Question 1

What did Dolly Parton say when director Herbert Ross questioned her acting ability?

Accepted Answer

After a poor take, Ross asked Dolly Parton if she could act, and she replied, "No, but it's your job to make me look like I can!"

Question 2

Which major film festivals or awards recognized Steel Magnolias?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1990 and received nominations or awards at the Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and BAFTA Awards.

Question 3

How did Dolly Parton and Daryl Hannah prepare for their roles as hair stylists?

Accepted Answer

Dolly Parton and Daryl Hannah studied real hair stylists to make their hair styling scenes look authentic, particularly for the first beauty shop scene where Parton styles Julia Roberts' hair.

Question 4

What was controversial about director Herbert Ross's behavior on set?

Accepted Answer

Sally Field and Shirley MacLaine said Ross was difficult, telling lead actresses they couldn't act and singling out Julia Roberts to the point of tears. MacLaine also told him his harsh treatment was disrespectful since his wife's death.

Question 5

Which actress plays the young beautician who joins the salon in a small Louisiana town?

Accepted Answer

Daryl Hannah portrays Annelle Dupuy Desoto, the young beautician who arrives in town and finds work at the local salon, as described in the synopsis.

Question 6

What did Dolly Parton say when director Herbert Ross asked if she could act?

Accepted Answer

After a poor take, Ross reprimanded Dolly Parton and asked if she could act. She replied, 'No, but it's your job to make me look like I can!'

Question 7

Which major international film festival was Steel Magnolias part of in 1990?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the Berlin International Film Festival in 1990, along with recognition at Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and BAFTA Awards.

Question 8

How did Dolly Parton and Daryl Hannah prepare for their roles as hair stylists?

Accepted Answer

Dolly Parton and Daryl Hannah studied real hair stylists to make their hair styling scenes look authentic, particularly for the first beauty shop scene.

Question 9

What did Shirley MacLaine tell director Herbert Ross about his behavior on set?

Accepted Answer

Shirley MacLaine told Herbert Ross that he'd been behaving badly since his wife Nora Kaye's death in 1987, and it wasn't respectful to her or the actors.

Question 10

Which actress plays the young beautician who joins the salon in a small Louisiana town?

Accepted Answer

Daryl Hannah plays Annelle Dupuy Desoto, the young beautician who arrives in town and finds work at the local salon.

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