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Early ’90s sitcoms introduced us to a plethora of stars who would stay in pop culture history forever.
However, when Berkley decided to strike out on her own, she fell at the first hurdle.
Let’s find out.
Not only is it a steady income, but it’s exposure.
After all, casting directors may not look favorably upon actors who perhaps aren’t viewed as team players.
Getting a leading role is even better but what happens if it’s a total disaster?
‘Showgirls’ lunch boxes.
A ‘Showgirls’ breakfast cereal.
‘Showgirls’ soap on a rope."
And I didn’t understand why I was being blamed."
Hollywood was particularly harsh when it came to her role in “Showgirls.”
A source told theLos Angeles Timesat the time that the failure of the feature wasn’t Berkley’s fault.
“[The criticism] all smells kind of foul to me.
She’s been getting the blame for this movie and it’s so unfair.
Paul Verhoeven … said, ‘Be this way.'”
For his part, Verhoeven also believed that the vitriol surrounding Berkley at the time wasn’t warranted.
“I think she did exactly what we wanted and what we thought would be good.
And apparently, we failed,” he told theLos Angeles Times.
None of the male actors, directors, or writers were lambasted in the same way Berkley was.
A few years after the disaster that was “Showgirls,” Berkley dated actor Roger Wilson.
During an outing in 1998, Wilson was involved in a scuffle with DiCaprio and his friends.
Did this further impact her already ailing career?
Though he praised her, it wasn’t the kind of review that gets producers knocking down your door.
Sadly, a critic reduced her to a footnote again, although this time in a less flattering light.
Berkley mostly fails to mine the comic gold lining the script.
(An absurdly funny reference to “chastity shoes” misses its mark.)"
It seemed like Berkley just couldn’t win, whether in front of a camera or a live audience.
It’s uncommon practice for stars to reach out and express their disagreement.
In fact, it’s generally looked down upon.
By all accounts, the book was a critical hit and still has a great rating onAmazon.
She continued to try and crack the TV code for decades but didn’t get a major starring role.
Throughout the whole of the 2010s, Berkley starred in just five projects, according to herIMDb page.
The couple got hitched back in 2003, but Lauren isn’t exactly your average Joe.
Berkley went on to say that her close friendships with her castmates helped the reboot feel natural.
So many talented individuals in all departments creating something original from a reboot.
Respect and admiration to everyone involved and thanks to the viewers."
