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‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' Star Dee Wallace Says She ‘Argued' With Steven Spielberg Over an Axed ‘Love Affair' Between E.T. and Elliot's Mother: ‘This Was a Family Film'
If Dee Wallace didn't stand up to Steven Spielberg, E.T. could've wanted to do more than just go home. In a recent appearance ...
“E.T. ”Star Dee Wallace Says She Fought to Tone Down the Sexual Undertones in One Specific Scene: 'This Was a Family Film'
E.T. actress Dee Wallace revealed that she fought to tone down the sexual undertones in a scene in the iconic 1982 movie ...
Steven Spielberg wanted E.T. to have the hots for Elliott's mom
Today in subplots that would’ve improved a perfect film, Dee Wallace revealed that Steven Spielberg wanted E.T. to put the ...
‘E.T.’ star Dee Wallace reveals she ‘argued’ with Steven Spielberg over toning down bedroom scene
Dee Wallace appeared on Steve Kmetko’s “Still Here Hollywood” podcast last week and recalled how she clashed with director ...
E.T. Star Reveals Surprising Romance Cut From Steven Spielberg Movie (Yes, It Involved E.T.)
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial had a weird romance subplot an actor fought to remove, ensuring the family-friendly success of the ...
Dee Wallace “argued” with Steven Spielberg over ‘ET’ “love affair” subplot with Elliot’s mother
Dee Wallace, who played Elliot's mother in 'ET', said she "argued" with Steven Spielberg over a "love affair" subplot between her character and the alien.
"I argued my point that it was a family film": Actress Dee Wallace recalls conversation with Steven Spielberg over a film's plot
Dee Wallace revealed a scrapped subplot from 'E.T.' involving a romantic interest between her character, Mary, and the alien. Wallace recounted disagr ...
“E.T. ”star Dee Wallace wanted to tone down sexiness in bedroom scene with her and the titular alien
Dee Wallace liked E.T., but just not in that way. The actress best known for playing the divorced mom of three in Steven ...
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E.T. Cut a Weird Romantic Subplot for the Lovable Alien
In earlier version of Steven Spielberg's classic film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, E.T. once had a semi-romantic subplot that ...
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ET actor fought Steven Spielberg over ‘uncomfortable’ scene: ‘This was a family film’
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
‘E.T.’ Star Demanded 1 Script Change to Steven Spielberg Film
Dee Wallace revealed she asked for a change to a scene in the movie ET: The Extra-Terrestrial. Wallace played Mary, the mother of Henry Thomas' character Elliot, Drew Barrymore’s Gertie, and Robert ...
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“E.T. ”Star Dee Wallace Says She Fought to Tone Down the Sexual Undertones in One Specific Scene: 'This Was a Family Film'
“Well, [the director] Mr. [Steven] Spielberg wanted the sheet a little lower than I was comfortable with.” Related: E.T.'s Dee Wallace ‘Knew from Day One’ on Set that Drew Barrymore Was ...