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Leguizamo: To Wong Foo's Impact Trumps Awards
2 Aug
Summary
- John Leguizamo believes 'To Wong Foo' deserved more critical praise.
- The film's release was delayed, allowing 'Priscilla' to impact its reception.
- LGBTQ+ fans credit the movie for giving them courage to come out.
John Leguizamo recently reflected on the 1995 film 'To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,' expressing his belief that it merited greater critical acclaim. He suggested that the film's impact was somewhat diminished because "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" was released just prior. This timing, he explained, meant that "To Wong Foo" did not receive the recognition it deserved, as there was limited space for drag queen films at the time.
Despite not securing major awards, Leguizamo highlighted the profound personal effect the movie had on its audience. He shared touching anecdotes from LGBTQ+ teenagers who told him the film provided them with the courage to come out to their families. For Leguizamo, this connection and the affirmation of identity that his work can provide are the ultimate goals of his career.
