Glenn Close Shares 'Traumatic' Audition Experience for Fatal Attraction
Glenn Close revealed she took a Valium before auditioning for one of her most memorable roles as the infamous "Bunny Boiler" in the 1987 psychological thriller Fatal Attraction. The 78-year-old actress, renowned for her diverse roles in films like 101 Dalmatians, Hillbilly Elegy, and Dangerous Liaisons, opened up about the nerves she faced during that audition.
Preparing for the Audition
Speaking on an episode of The Kardashians, Close recounted the moment before the audition while watching her legendary film with her co-stars from All Stars. She said,
“I was doing a play on Broadway and I had to let my understudy go on, which is a big deal, fly to LA. And my hair was long and wild and crazy. And I said, ‘What am I going to do with my hair?’ And I finally said, ‘Oh f**k it, I’m just gonna go like that.’ And I was so nervous I took a Valium.”
The Effects of Valium
Close admitted she was unfamiliar with the drug and thought it was quite strong for her. She explained to her table of co-stars including Kim Kardashian,
“I don’t take Valiums, so the fact that I took a Valium meant it was serious.”
Role Impact
Fatal Attraction catapulted Close into iconic status for her portrayal of a vengeful lover stalking a man and his family after their affair ended, starring opposite Michael Douglas. This role remains one of her most acclaimed performances.
Author's summary: Glenn Close candidly recalls how nerves led her to take a Valium before her pivotal audition for Fatal Attraction, a role that defined her career as a compelling, intense actress.