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Debra Winger??? I cant imagine....Holly Hunter makes the movie!

posted 11 years ago by jrenai
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Just read this trivia. Things happen for a reason and this movie wouldn't be the classic it is without Holly.

[–] Coryraisa 11 years ago

I've read that...I'm glad they didn't pick Debra...don't like Debra Winger.

I read from several reliable sources that Debra is a nightmare to work with and dislikes other women and is often rude to them.

Lynda Carter had a HORRIBLE time with Debra in the Wonder Woman series.

Shirley McLean didn't have much of a better experience with Debra in Terms of Endearment.

[–] sbaker777 11 years ago

Holly DID make the movie, but never count Debra Winger out as any character lead. She HAS the acting chops to do ANYTHING. If you can, watch all of her movies, especially "Cannery Row". She shows every facet of the human condition... love, hate, envy, anger, sadness, etc... and does it well. "Cannery Row" is a diamond in the rough, but very enjoyable, if you like Nick Nolte and some of his quirky characters.
There are other Winger movies that show her chops too.

[–] Coryraisa 11 years ago

Holly DID make the movie, but never count Debra Winger out as any character lead. She HAS the acting chops to do ANYTHING. If you can, watch all of her movies, especially "Cannery Row". She shows every facet of the human condition... love, hate, envy, anger, sadness, etc... and does it well. "Cannery Row" is a diamond in the rough, but very enjoyable, if you like Nick Nolte and some of his quirky characters.

There are other Winger movies that show her chops too.

True, Debra is a good actress; I'm not denying that...but in her real life...her behavior and attitude cost her my respect for her personally.

I read that Holly is MUCH, MUCH nicer.