Question 1

Which actress performed her own bee stunts after her stunt double quit?

Accepted Answer

Mary Stuart Masterson did all the bee stunts herself because her stunt double quit at the last minute.

Question 2

What real-life cafe inspired the film's setting and became a tourist attraction?

Accepted Answer

There is a real Whistle Stop Cafe in Irondale, Alabama that serves fried green tomatoes. The film's set was turned into an actual restaurant after the movie's success.

Question 3

How did director Jon Avnet distinguish between the two lead actresses named Mary on set?

Accepted Answer

Director Jon Avnet referred to Mary-Louise Parker as 'Lou' and Mary Stuart Masterson as 'Stu' because their names were so similar and he had to say them often.

Question 4

What personal connection does Mary Stuart Masterson have to beekeeping because of her role?

Accepted Answer

Mary Stuart Masterson installed beehives on her family farm in 2017, wanting to become a beekeeper because beekeeping played a role in Idgie's life in the film.

Question 5

Which major award ceremonies recognized 'Fried Green Tomatoes'?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Academy Awards, Writers Guild of America, BAFTA Awards, and Golden Globes in 1992-1993.

Question 6

Which actress performed her own bee stunts in Fried Green Tomatoes after her stunt double quit?

Accepted Answer

Mary Stuart Masterson did all of the bee stunts herself because her stunt double quit at the last minute.

Question 7

What real-life cafe inspired the setting and became a tourist attraction after the film's success?

Accepted Answer

The Whistle Stop Cafe set was turned into an actual restaurant after the film's success. The true Whistle Stop Cafe is in Irondale, Alabama, where author Fannie Flagg grew up.

Question 8

How did director Jon Avnet distinguish between actresses Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary-Louise Parker on set?

Accepted Answer

Director Jon Avnet referred to Mary-Louise Parker as 'Lou' and Mary Stuart Masterson as 'Stu' because their names are similar and he had to say them often.

Question 9

What personal hobby did Mary Stuart Masterson take up years later because of her role in Fried Green Tomatoes?

Accepted Answer

Mary Stuart Masterson installed beehives on her family's farm in 2017, wanting to become a beekeeper because beekeeping played a role in Idgie's life in the film.

Question 10

Which major award ceremonies recognized Fried Green Tomatoes in 1992?

Accepted Answer

Fried Green Tomatoes was recognized at the Academy Awards, Writers Guild of America, and Golden Globes in 1992, and BAFTA Awards in 1993.

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