October 22nd 2024.
In the world of Hollywood, there are few names as big as Shirley MacLaine. With her incredible career spanning decades, she has become a household name and is known for her unforgettable performances in movies such as Steel Magnolias, The Apartment, and Terms of Endearment.
One of the roles that Shirley is most known for is her scene-stealing performance in Steel Magnolias, but there are a few huge roles that she let pass her by. One of these roles was the iconic Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's. The 90-year-old actress recently opened up about her decision to turn down the role in her latest memoir, The Wall of Life: Pictures and Stories from this Marvelous Lifetime.
"It was in 1961, they offered me the role of Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's," Shirley recalled. "But I turned it down because I didn't want to have to worry about my weight to be able to wear all those outfits and do all those fittings. I legendarily hated fittings. I also didn't think it was a very good script."
Despite the disappointment from movie bosses, Shirley has no regrets about her decision. "At one point, though, I did think, 'I should have done that and stayed thin,' but I don't really regret it," she added.
Interestingly, the author of the book that the movie is based on, Truman Capote, had someone else in mind for the role of Holly Golightly. He was set on having Marilyn Monroe play the character, but she ended up turning it down to work on another movie. In the end, Audrey Hepburn took on the role and became synonymous with the character of Holly Golightly.
Although Shirley missed out on the role, she went on to star in other iconic movies such as Terms of Endearment, where she eventually won an Oscar. Her career has also earned her two Baftas, an Emmy, and six Golden Globes.
But her career is far from over. She continues to work in Hollywood and has recently appeared in movies such as Only Murders in The Building and American Dreamer. She is also set to star in an upcoming movie, People Not Places.
When asked about her longevity in the industry, Shirley attributes it to her early training in dance. "I started my dance training at age three and stopped at about 67," she shared. "It taught me discipline, loving music, working with people and dealing with pain."
At 90 years old, Shirley is still going strong and is grateful for the opportunity to continue working. "I have my friends and I am really healthy," she said.
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