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Granddaughters Don't Recognize Jessica Lange in Tootsie
27 Oct
Summary
- Jessica Lange's granddaughters didn't recognize her in 'Tootsie'.
- Lange became a grandmother in her early 50s.
- She felt becoming a mother shifted her priorities.
Actress Jessica Lange shared a humorous anecdote about her granddaughters, Adah and Ilse, not recognizing her in her 1982 film 'Tootsie'. Lange, now 77, explained that her granddaughters, who are now 20 and 22, only knew her as 'grandma' when they were younger and did not realize she was an actress.
During a family TV viewing session, Lange put on 'Tootsie,' expecting her granddaughters, then aged approximately 4 and 6, to identify her. To her surprise, when she pointed herself out, they asked, 'Which one?'. Lange found the reaction perfect, highlighting the disconnect between her iconic screen persona and her role as a grandmother.
In a previous interview from 2024, Lange discussed the joy of becoming a grandmother in her early 50s. She described the experience as akin to raising children again, cherishing the adventures and time spent together.
Lange also reflected on how motherhood profoundly changed her perspective, teaching her the importance of prioritizing others. She noted that this shift was a significant life lesson, especially for someone she described as having been 'extremely willful'.
