Michelle Pfeiffer is one of the most well-liked actresses in Hollywood. She came from an unusual background and made it at the top of the table with her hard work and perseverance. Pfeiffer is quite tenacious and is a self-made woman; who grabbed every opportunity that she was given with both her hands. The Grease 2 star had a difficult life.
For instance, her first leading role movie Grease 2, was quite underwhelming, and later on, she might regret filming that project. She allegedly said that she hated it and it was terrible. Nevertheless, it could be argued; that film was a huge stepping stone for her to build her Hollywood career. As that film helped her get iconic roles in the upcoming years, including Scarface, which made her a household name. She did this movie next, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Michelle Pfeiffer Regrets Filming Her 1982 Romantic Comedy Flick
Michelle Pfeiffer is an American actress who has experienced her fair share of highs and lows in her multi decade reign as one of the most hardworking stars of Hollywood. She is an unfiltered, authentic artist who performs her characters with nuance and naturalism.
In 1982 she earned her first leading role in the musical romantic comedy film and the sequel to the 1978 film Grease, Grease 2. After this movie, there was no turning back for Michelle Pfeiffer, who shot to superstardom with her acting genius even though the movie mainly received negative reviews from the critics.
However, the Witches of the Eastwick movie star once revealed in an interview that she allegedly hated doing Grease 2. She said,
“I hated that film [Grease 2] with a vengeance and could not believe how bad it was. At the time, was young and didn’t know better… I hear it’s a cult movie now.”
According to reports, the Santa Ana native later denied claims that she despised her 1982 film. She posted a story on her Instagram and penned, “One should never trust a publication to get quotes right if they can’t even bother to spell the person’s name correctly.” The actress added that this project holds a special place in her heart and journey in showbiz.
Michelle Pfeiffer Reveals How She Got a Role in Grease 2
Throughout the 1980s and 1990’s Michelle Pfeiffer received critical acclaim and fat cheques for her exceptional work and acting chops in several fascinating projects. The actress once candidly spoke about how she landed a role in the 1982 cult classic Grease 2.
In 2019, during her appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Pfeiffer said,
“It was a total fluke that I got that part. My agent told me just to go. I wasn’t a dancer, I wasn’t a singer, and I was in this little short purple skirt with gogo boots.”
The actress continued,
“We had these dancing auditions, and it was literally like A Chorus Line. This line goes, and then the next line goes, so, I kept sneaking in the back. Finally, it was only me, and I did. I did get the part, shockingly enough.”
Michelle Pfeiffer ventured into Hollywood and made her acting debut with minor television and film appearances and later established a name for herself with her fascinating roles in films like The Fabulous Baker Boys, Ant-Man and the Wasp, The Age of Innocence, and Married to the Mob.
Source: Farout Magazine
