Wednesday, February 27, 1997
Crossing the LineIt's no secret that some of Hollywood's biggest actresses were once catwalk icons. Andie Macdowell, Kim Bassinger and Rene Russo comprise but one successful troika of those who've made the transition spectacularly. In recognition of m odeling's contribution to Tinsel Town, "Allure" magazine's March issue (pictured) compares those who've succeeded in making the career switch and those, who in the magazine's opinion, haven't done so well and why. Unfortunately for catwalkers, few really make it big on the silver screen. Gravestones marking the deaths of theatrical hopes and dreams of some of modeling's biggest names litter the roadway to stardom. Notable failures in the article are: Kathy Ireland, Cindy Crawford, Iman > and Paulina Porizkova, among others. Notable huge failures, according to the article's composer Joe Queenan, are Grace Jones and Carol Alt, both of whom he considers poor actors. But the article has a genuine sense of humor t hat makes the reading enjoyable, even if one might not agree with the opinions expressed. A case in point is one of the pull quotes: "There's a limited market for films about lovable Bulgarians who can't speak English." |
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