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Arquette: 'In Your Eyes' Was About Me
31 Jan
Summary
- Rosanna song was inspired by Arquette but not about her.
- Peter Gabriel's 'In Your Eyes' was written about Arquette.
- Arquette prefers not to be a muse for modern artists.
Actress Rosanna Arquette has clarified the inspiration behind Toto's 1980s hit "Rosanna." While she was dating Toto founding member Steve Porcaro during its creation, Arquette, 66, told PEOPLE that the song, written by David Paich, was inspired by her but not directly about her. She believes Paich, 71, used her name for the title.
However, Arquette confirmed that Peter Gabriel's 1989 hit "In Your Eyes" was written specifically about her. The song gained fame after a memorable scene in the film "Say Anything." Arquette and Gabriel, 75, were in a relationship for several years and resided together in the UK.
Arquette, who was briefly married to composer James Newton Howard in the mid-80s, expressed a current desire to move beyond being an artist's muse. She feels that artists can sometimes exploit a muse's energy, leaving them depleted.
Currently, Arquette is experiencing a resurgence in her career, starring in the upcoming film "The Moment," partly inspired by "This Is Spinal Tap." She describes her current life as a release, feeling at peace after navigating a tumultuous period, including a divorce and a move to the East Coast.
