Brooke Shields has had a successful acting career spanning several decades. Rising to fame as a child star, she gained critical acclaim for her roles in films like Pretty Baby and The Blue Lagoon. Shields continued to establish herself as a versatile actress through various projects, showcasing her talent and versatility on both the big and small screens. Her contributions to the entertainment industry have made her a prominent figure in Hollywood.
Brooke Shields was almost cast in the star-studded period drama Dangerous Liaisons directed by Stephen Frears in 1988. She came close to sharing the screen with esteemed actors like John Malkovich, Glenn Close, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Keanu Reeves in this acclaimed film.
Uma Thurman Beat Brooke Shields For The Role
Brooke Shields was informed that it had come down to her and another individual, an unfamiliar face to many at the time, Uma Thurman. Shields admitted feeling a deep personal impact during that period of her life due to her age. However, as time passed, she learned not to take such outcomes to heart, as the frequency of rejections far exceeds that of acceptances in the demanding world of show business.
“They told me it came down to me and someone else,” Shields tells me. “They said the other person was this girl, not many people knew about. It was Uma Thurman. At that time and that age, it felt so personal, but I’ve learned over time not to take it personally because ‘no’ outweighs ‘yes’ extensively in this business.”
Warner Bros. distributed the film Dangerous Liaisons, which received seven Academy Award nominations and won in the categories of adapted screenplay, costume design, and production design. Christopher Hampton adapted the screenplay from his play Les Liaisons ,Dangereuses, originally released in 1985. With a budget of $14 million, the film went on to gross $34.7 million at the box office.
Brooke Shields And Uma Thurman Became Close Friends Later
Shields reveals that she and Uma Thurman have developed a close friendship over the years following their involvement in the film. Despite the competition for the role in Dangerous Liaisons, the two actresses have forged a strong bond and maintained a lasting connection in the decades that followed.
Despite their initial competition for a role in the film Dangerous Liaisons, the two actresses have built a strong bond that has transcended the boundaries of their professional lives.
Their shared experiences and mutual respect have fostered a deep connection, leading to a lasting friendship beyond the world of Hollywood. Shields and Thurman have supported and uplifted each other, exemplifying the positive and supportive relationships that can develop within the entertainment industry.
Dangerous Liaisons is available for rent or purchase on Google Play and Amazon Instant Video.
Source: Variety
