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Gina Gershon's Career-Defining Role Rejection
29 Mar
Summary
- Actress Gina Gershon turned down a lead role in 'Friday the 13th Part 2'.
- She based her decision on discomfort with exploitative nudity in the script.
- Gershon also recounted creative battles during filming of 'Showgirls'.
Actress Gina Gershon has shared details about pivotal career decisions, including turning down a role in 'Friday the 13th Part 2.' Gershon declined the part due to discomfort with the script's exploitative nudity, a decision supported by her father's advice to trust her own judgment.
Her memoir, "AlphaPussy," also revisits her experience starring in the 1995 film 'Showgirls.' Gershon recounted frequent creative disagreements with director Paul Verhoeven, noting that the film's marketing and NC-17 rating contributed to its initial poor reception. Despite the challenges, Gershon views 'Showgirls' as a cult classic that taught her to disregard critics' reviews.
