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Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Seventies movie star, 74 , unrecognizable after series of smash hit films – can you guess who she is?
This star has since swapped the movies for a completely different job SCREAM QUEEN Seventies movie star, 74 , unrecognizable after series of smash hit films – can you guess who she is? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS popular seventies movie star looked unrecognizable as she was spotted out and about in Los Angeles. This actress, now 74, was previously known as the "Scream Queen" after starring in numerous scary movies - but can you guess who it is? Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 9 This actress was well known in the seventies and starred in a very famous horror movie Credit: 9 The star, now 74, was spotted doing her grocery shopping Credit: 9 The movie star looked happy and relaxed as she went about her day in LA Credit: 9 The star is best known for her role in the 70s horror film, Carrie Credit: Alamy 9 The movie star is Nancy Allen who is known for her work in the 70s and 80s Credit: Getty The actress in question is Nancy Allen, who was known for the horror film Carrie (1976) and the blockbuster franchise, RoboCop (1986). This weekend she was spotted doing her grocery shopping in LA. The retired movie star was dressed casually in a blue sweater and jeans. She wore her trademark hair in big curls and covered her eyes with a pair of shades. The star is rarely seen out since she retired from acting in the early noughties. SCREAM QUEEN During her heyday, Nancy was known for being the "Scream Queen" She originally trained to become a dancer, but switched to acting and got her big big break in Carrie in the mid-70s. Nancy played mean girl Chris Hargensen, who terrorizes the title character in the Stephen King horror classic. The film also led to her marrying the movie's director, Brian De Palma, in 1979. After they wed, she starred in three more of his films, Home Movies (1979), Dressed to Kill (1980) and Blow Out (1981). Carrie - Official teaser trailer for remake The couple divorced in 1984, but remained friends with Nancy still credits her ex-husband for helping launch her career. 'It's not uncommon to have directors work again and again with actors," she told The Wall Street Journal in 2015. "The benefit of that is you really get to know, you kind of get to read each other. "You know what the director is trying to say, and the director knows how to get the best out of the actor. 9 Nancy is known for starring in RoboCop (1986) Credit: Getty - Contributor 9 The actress starred in all three RoboCop movies - seen here in the second film Credit: Orion Pictures "So you get a bit of a shorthand. I don't think being married had that much to do with it as much as that he knew how I operated and how to get the best out of me as an actress, as he did with other actors he'd work with again and again.' Away from horror and Nancy is also known for starring in the action-thriller franchise, RoboCob. She starred in all three of the films, with the first one hitting theatres in 1987. The high profile role saw her play no-nsense police officer Anne Lewis. 9 Nancy credits her ex-husband Brian De Palma with helping her career Credit: Getty However, Nancy previously admitted that she almost didn't take the part as she didn't like the title of the movie. "The script said RoboCop and I thought, 'Oh my God, they've got to change the title – it's terrible!'" she told The Guardian in 2022. "I picked it up, thinking it was going to be garbage, but I couldn't put it down. "It was smart, funny, political and told the hero's story with heart and soul. "There was no doubt in my mind it was going be a really good movie. "And the character of Anne called to me. My father was a cop so I knew who those people were, and how important their partner is, because your life can depend on them. I had to do it." NEW CAREER Nancy retired from acting in the early noughties, and has since committed her life to charity. She has been the Executive Director of WeSPARK since 2010, which is dedicated to supporting those fighting cancer. Speaking about her work, she said: 'That is what my life is dedicated to. I'm there, I run it. "I've created the whole program format… I fund raise. It is my life's work."
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Seventies movie star, 74 , unrecognizable after series of smash hit films – can you guess who she is?
THIS popular seventies movie star looked unrecognizable as she was spotted out and about in Los Angeles. This actress, now 74, was previously known as the "Scream Queen" after starring in numerous scary movies - but can you guess who it is? 9 This actress was well known in the seventies and starred in a very famous horror movie Credit: 9 The star, now 74, was spotted doing her grocery shopping Credit: 9 The movie star looked happy and relaxed as she went about her day in LA Credit: 9 The star is best known for her role in the 70s horror film, Carrie Credit: Alamy 9 The movie star is Nancy Allen who is known for her work in the 70s and 80s Credit: Getty The actress in question is Nancy Allen, who was known for the horror film Carrie (1976) and the blockbuster franchise, RoboCop (1986). This weekend she was spotted doing her grocery shopping in LA. The retired movie star was dressed casually in a blue sweater and jeans. She wore her trademark hair in big curls and covered her eyes with a pair of shades. More on unrecognizable stars The star is rarely seen out since she retired from acting in the early noughties. SCREAM QUEEN During her heyday, Nancy was known for being the "Scream Queen" She originally trained to become a dancer, but switched to acting and got her big big break in Carrie in the mid-70s. Nancy played mean girl Chris Hargensen, who terrorizes the title character in the Stephen King horror classic. Most read in Celebrity The film also led to her marrying the movie's director, Brian De Palma, in 1979. After they wed, she starred in three more of his films, Home Movies (1979), Dressed to Kill (1980) and Blow Out (1981). Carrie - Official teaser trailer for remake The couple divorced in 1984, but remained friends with Nancy still credits her ex-husband for helping launch her career. 'It's not uncommon to have directors work again and again with actors," she told The Wall Street Journal in 2015. "The benefit of that is you really get to know, you kind of get to read each other. "You know what the director is trying to say, and the director knows how to get the best out of the actor. 9 Nancy is known for starring in RoboCop (1986) Credit: Getty - Contributor 9 The actress starred in all three RoboCop movies - seen here in the second film Credit: Orion Pictures "So you get a bit of a shorthand. I don't think being married had that much to do with it as much as that he knew how I operated and how to get the best out of me as an actress, as he did with other actors he'd work with again and again.' Away from horror and Nancy is also known for starring in the action-thriller franchise, RoboCob. She starred in all three of the films, with the first one hitting theatres in 1987. The high profile role saw her play no-nsense police officer Anne Lewis. 9 Nancy credits her ex-husband Brian De Palma with helping her career Credit: Getty However, Nancy previously admitted that she almost didn't take the part as she didn't like the title of the movie. " The script said RoboCop and I thought, 'Oh my God, they've got to change the title – it's terrible!'" she told "I picked it up, thinking it was going to be garbage, but I couldn't put it down. "It was smart, funny, political and told the hero's story with heart and soul. "There was no doubt in my mind it was going be a really good movie. "And the character of Anne called to me. My father was a cop so I knew who those people were, and how important their partner is, because your life can depend on them. I had to do it." NEW CAREER Nancy retired from acting in the early noughties, and has since committed her life to charity. She has been the Executive Director of WeSPARK since 2010, which is dedicated to supporting those fighting cancer. Speaking about her work, she said: 'That is what my life is dedicated to. I'm there, I run it. "I've created the whole program format… I fund raise. It is my life's work." 9 Nancy was known for her incredible hair and pin-up good looks Credit: Getty
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Seventies movie star, 74 , unrecognizable after series of smash hit films – can you guess who she is?
THIS popular seventies movie star looked unrecognizable as she was spotted out and about in Los Angeles. This actress, now 74, was previously known as the "Scream Queen" after starring in numerous scary movies - but can you guess who it is? 9 9 9 9 9 The actress in question is Nancy Allen, who was known for the horror film Carrie (1976) and the blockbuster franchise, RoboCop (1986). This weekend she was spotted doing her grocery shopping in LA. The retired movie star was dressed casually in a blue sweater and jeans. She wore her trademark hair in big curls and covered her eyes with a pair of shades. The star is rarely seen out since she retired from acting in the early noughties. SCREAM QUEEN During her heyday, Nancy was known for being the "Scream Queen" She originally trained to become a dancer, but switched to acting and got her big big break in Carrie in the mid-70s. Nancy played mean girl Chris Hargensen, who terrorizes the title character in the Stephen King horror classic. The film also led to her marrying the movie's director, Brian De Palma, in 1979. After they wed, she starred in three more of his films, Home Movies (1979), Dressed to Kill (1980) and Blow Out (1981). Carrie - Official teaser trailer for remake The couple divorced in 1984, but remained friends with Nancy still credits her ex-husband for helping launch her career. 'It's not uncommon to have directors work again and again with actors," she told The Wall Street Journal in 2015. "The benefit of that is you really get to know, you kind of get to read each other. "You know what the director is trying to say, and the director knows how to get the best out of the actor. 9 9 "So you get a bit of a shorthand. I don't think being married had that much to do with it as much as that he knew how I operated and how to get the best out of me as an actress, as he did with other actors he'd work with again and again.' Away from horror and Nancy is also known for starring in the action-thriller franchise, RoboCob. She starred in all three of the films, with the first one hitting theatres in 1987. The high profile role saw her play no-nsense police officer Anne Lewis. 9 However, Nancy previously admitted that she almost didn't take the part as she didn't like the title of the movie. "The script said RoboCop and I thought, 'Oh my God, they've got to change the title – it's terrible!'" she told The Guardian in 2022. "I picked it up, thinking it was going to be garbage, but I couldn't put it down. "It was smart, funny, political and told the hero's story with heart and soul. "There was no doubt in my mind it was going be a really good movie. "And the character of Anne called to me. My father was a cop so I knew who those people were, and how important their partner is, because your life can depend on them. I had to do it." NEW CAREER Nancy retired from acting in the early noughties, and has since committed her life to charity. She has been the Executive Director of WeSPARK since 2010, which is dedicated to supporting those fighting cancer. Speaking about her work, she said: 'That is what my life is dedicated to. I'm there, I run it. "I've created the whole program format… I fund raise. It is my life's work."
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Lithgow Faces the ‘Impossible Task' of Selecting Only a Few Items from the Criterion Closet
'Hi, I'm John Lithgow. I've been given this impossible task to pick out Blu-rays of films that have meant something to me in my life. All of them great.' Could this possibly be a more inviting intro to a Criterion Closet video? We think not. More from IndieWire Annie Awards 2025: 'The Wild Robot' Dominates with 9 Wins - Including Best Feature 'Anora' Wins PGA Award for Theatrical Motion Picture (Complete Winners List) While the 'Conclave' star's Cardinal Tremblay may be a snake in some vestments, beloved performer John Lithgow is nothing but a charmer who's love of cinema is as deeply rooted as his long career. Tracing back to its beginnings, Lithgow shared that one of his early selections, the Richard Harris-led drama 'This Sporting Life' directed by Lindsay Anderson and written by David Storey, had a direct connection with one of his first breakout roles. 'There is a play that David Storey wrote which is basically derived from 'This Sporting Life.' I played a role in it when its American premiere took place on Broadway — 'The Changing Room' — when I was 27 years old,' said Lithgow. 'It was my Broadway debut. And two weeks after it debuted, I won a Tony Award for it. So, needless to say, that goes in my bag.' Lithgow went on to grab a film he's actually featured in, Brian De Palma's 'Blow Out' starring John Travolta and Nancy Allen. The actor also worked with De Palma on 'Obsession' and 'Raising Cain' and described the filmmaker as 'the master of the macabre.' 'It's all about a sound man who finds a little scrap of sound that he's recorded that unwinds this very elaborate sort of Secret Service undercover crime. And I am the criminal in this case,' Lithgow said of 'Blow Out.' 'I have been three of Brian's villains. They're all kind of innocuous, slightly faceless men who are supposed to be the last person you'd suspect of doing horrific Brian De Palma things.' After Lithgow chose The Complete Jacques Tati set and offered his impression of the filmmaker and actor's famous tall, clumsy oddball Monsieur Hulot, he explained how the character highly influenced his role on the sitcom '3rd Rock from the Sun.' Though he said he loved all of Tati's work, there is one that stands above the rest to Lithgow. 'The great classic to me is 'Mon Oncle.' He just takes his time setting up a comedy sequence,' he said. 'It can take five minutes to build to this astounding payoff. And it's a lesson in comedy.' Watch Lithgow's full Criterion Closet visit below. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie The 55 Best LGBTQ Movies and TV Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
