If Hollywood did a biopic of your life, who'd play you?

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 28 Jul 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

tabbycat	28 Jul 2002
The phenomenum known as Big Brother has just finished in the UK - if you don't know what it is, you'd better p-m me, 'cos it would take too long to explain here! I watched the final night and they had a clip from a chat-show on the same TV channel where one of the housemates was impersonated by Dustin Hoffman - he was pretty cool, really, doing a Geordie accent and throwing in the odd swear-word. It got me thinking, so here's the question - if Hollywood made a movie of your life, which actor/actress would you like to see playing you? I'd give the role of me to Sigourney Weaver, I guess, although the film's producers might think that Roseanne Barr was more appropriate! ;) Maybe I'd settle for Kathy Bates now, and someone like Charisma Carpenter to do my teenage years. So, fellow Aeclecticans, who'd you pick for your biopic? Jilly

wavebreaker	28 Jul 2002
I know what Big Brother is, it all started in the Netherlands, something I'm not exactly proud of... :( We do have decent tv programmes here too, honestly!! ;) Back to the question: Cate Blanchett or Susan Sarandon would be wonderful, although I doubt whether they would think the part interesting enough... But then this was a hypothetical question. ;) And for the older me (we're talking science fiction here now ;) ) I'd choose Judi Dench or Maggie Smith.

truthsayer	28 Jul 2002
i think the #1 choice would be meg ryan when i'm in my queen of cups mood. #2 sigourney weaver when things aren't going so well--queen of swords. #3 i also like marina sirtis(counselor deanna troi-STNG)--high priestess.

DarkElectric	28 Jul 2002
Tracey Ullman. No question. Or Janeanne Garafolo.

Jenny-Li	28 Jul 2002
Years back people used to tell me I looked a little bit like Sharon Stone - I was so skinny back then, I was all cheekbones...! Personally I never liked her, or rather the stuff she does - there has never been a movie she made that I liked... So it won't be her... hmm... who then...? Cate Blanchett would work for me too, and she's got the cheekbones in place too (it's just me who gotta get hold of mine again...! ;):D;)), and she's such a great actress! Sorry Tarotlady, for nicking your pick too - I guess Cate'll just have to do both of us! :D Jenny :)

Violet Gargoyle	28 Jul 2002
Is it possible to use "Daria" for a cartoon version of my life? She looks like me, She sounds like me, She dresses like me, though I am about a decade older than her character. If you are not familiar with the show here's a link: http://www.mtv.com/onair/daria/

the hermit	28 Jul 2002
John Goodman... though he'd have to grow a full beard (no fakin' it John!). He's funny, intelligent, sings way better than me and loves music. Plus I think he'd look great in a robe with lantern and staff. Perfect fit :D

tabbycat	28 Jul 2002
Yes, I've seen Daria - good show. I hadn't thought about a cartoon version! :D If you've ever seen the comic Strangers in Paradise by Terry Moore, I am Francine (although my boyfriend keeps reminding me that I'm about ten years older than the character! sob!). I've never met the comic's creator, yet he manages to draw all of my facial expressions with uncanny accuracy! Spooky! Jilly

lunalafey	28 Jul 2002
I have a nickname at the bar, Wednesday. Everyone associates me with her, Christina Ricci. I would not choose her because there is another that I feel is more 'realistic' and that is Nia Peeples. Nia has done some big screen rolls (North Shore, 80's surf movie and more reciently, Blues Brothers 2000-she's the girl cop) Nia is not a very well known actress and that adds to the image of being another person. If I had say, Sandra Bullock (love her) play me, then everyone would see.... Sandra. With Nia, they would see me.

Violet Gargoyle	28 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by tabbycat Yes, I've seen Daria - good show. I hadn't thought about a cartoon version! :D If you've ever seen the comic Strangers in Paradise by Terry Moore, I am Francine (although my boyfriend keeps reminding me that I'm about ten years older than the character! sob!). I've never met the comic's creator, yet he manages to draw all of my facial expressions with uncanny accuracy! Spooky! Jilly I know SiP! Hmmm. Wonder if we can convince him to do a Tarot Deck?

RedWood	28 Jul 2002
Janeane Garafolo...I always like Jane from Daria..I think I would like Jane to do it..

Jenny-Li	28 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by lunalafey Nia is not a very well known actress ... She was in the TV-series "Fame" during the 80's - so I know exactly who she is. Well at least I know who she was back then, guess she must have grown up too...! :D Jenny *always forgetting she's not 17 anymore...!:D*

amyel	28 Jul 2002
People have told me I bear a resemblance to Meg Ryan, although personally, I don't see it. And any *good* actress can play "me" - it would be far more entertaining to see some actor, like Matthew McConnough (sp) in drag play me. LOL. But seriously, I think I would choose Robin...oh geez - her last name escapes me - she played the princess in "The Princess Bride" and Jenny in "Forest Gump"and is married to Sean Penn....I have no idea why I would choose her. She's blonde, I'm blonde, she's obscure, I'm obscure....

wavebreaker	28 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by amyel But seriously, I think I would choose Robin...oh geez - her last name escapes me Robin Wright Penn? I looked it up in the All Movie Guide... ;) Quote: Originally posted by Jenny-Li She was in the TV-series "Fame" during the 80's - so I know exactly who she is. Well at least I know who she was back then, guess she must have grown up too...! Who did she play in Fame, Jenny? I used to watch Fame all the time, so I should know her... ;)

amyel	28 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by tarotlady Robin Wright Penn? I looked it up in the All Movie Guide ... ;) Yes! That's her, thanks....I knew she didn't "take" her husband's last name by itself, but I couldn not remember her full name.

lunalafey	28 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Jenny-Li She was in the TV-series "Fame" during the 80's - Jenny *always forgetting she's not 17 anymore...!:D* YOUR'RE RIGHT! I intended to mention that. She has not changed too much, and nor have I. btw Blues Brothers 2000 is a cute movie. I recomend it. tarotlady, If you have seen the movie, remember the girl main character? Nia took her place in the series. I am horrid with names so that info I cannot give.

divinerguy	28 Jul 2002
George Costanza from Seinfeld. We have the same hairline and the same fitness routine. I'm taller, so he'd have to wear lifts.

Kazz	29 Jul 2002
It would have to be Sandra Bullock, her character in the first "Speed" movie" is me to a tee, (except for the bus driving..:) ) and as for the older me it would have to be Bette Midler cause you never lose your'e sense of humour:) !!! (BTW it has been said (when i was alot younger) that i looked like Madonna as a brunete, but as for her acting" forget it", and when i am tired or drunk, they say i look like a female version of John English for those of you who know who he is.LOL) Cheers Kazz :TQC

wavebreaker	29 Jul 2002
When I was VERY young people would always say I looked exactly like Mary Ingalls from Little House on the Prairie... Of course, that was before the New Wave era started and I lost my innocence... })

Jenny-Li	29 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by tarotlady Who did she play in Fame, Jenny? I used to watch Fame all the time, so I should know her... ;) If only I could remember that character's name... A pretty girl with loooooong black/dark brown hair, I think she hung out with that hunk guy Billy... See, I'm not ALL bad memory...! :) Jenny :)

jema	29 Jul 2002
well, it's not like hollywood is overflowing with short and fat red-heads. but one i always admired a lot is Dianne Wiest, most known for her woody allen movies and her rolse in practical magic. i think she is just as confused as i can be, she is talented as an actress and she has a captivating face, not really beautiful - but interesting.

wavebreaker	29 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Jenny-Li See, I'm not ALL bad memory...! :) Well, I guess I am, because I haven't got a clue who you're talking about... :( ;)

napaisti	29 Jul 2002
I can't really think of anyone I'd like to play me at this stage in my life. Janeane Garofalo is great, but as cynical as I am, I'm still not up to her level (and I'm too quiet for her to play). If it were a future me, Stockard Channing, definitely. Sorry, Hollywood just doesn't have many short, dumpy, freckle-faced brunettes :) and that makes the decision a lot harder. napaisti

Maan	29 Jul 2002
Hmmm there are not many actresses with curly hair. And i mean really curly hair. Maybe the girl who plays "Felicity" back in the days she had long curly hair just like mine. Or the dutch "actress" katja Schuurman...but no i would not like here to play me ;)

Jenny-Li	29 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by tarotlady Well, I guess I am, because I haven't got a clue who you're talking about... :( ;) Here's a link, there were loads of hits for Nia Peeples on Google: http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Boulevard/5829/ (The site loads in about a 100 years, but it had a lot of pics, hopefully you'll recognize her by one of them!)

lunalafey	29 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Kazz It would have to be Sandra Bullock, (except for the bus driving..:) ) I choose Nia over Sandra and Christina, BUT I sure can drive a bus!!!!It was my rolling home, all 30 feet of it!! heehee, even drove it better than the boys!!!(or maybe that was because my bus was a hot rod!) jenny-li wrote: If only I could remember that character's name... A pretty girl with loooooong black/dark brown hair{TY jenny} That would be me....and darn it I cant remember her name either, it was something uncommon and I think it involved an 'S'...visiting site... though in playing me she'd have to leave the make up and hairspray in the drawer.....OH... Nichole, boy was I off.

VGimlet	29 Jul 2002
Valerie Bertinelli. You may remember her from One Day at a Time, or her many TV movies. From the moment that show came out, and all through her career, I have gotten comments about how much I resemble her - I've never been able to decide if that was a good thing or a bad thing, LOL. (I hear that she's on Touched by an Angel now, but I have never seen that show, either with or without her.) Of course, at the moment, I am a bit larger than she is :D So, a quite chubby Valerie B.

cherrywind	29 Jul 2002
I'd have to go with Janeanne Garafolo as well :D. Although she looks nothing like me, I have an attitude compared to hers (meaning her stand up work) a lot of the time. I don't know whether that's a good thing or not ;).

jade	29 Jul 2002
okay, i'll participate.......... kathy bates. she seems like a no-bull **** kinda gal......just like me :D:D:D:D in light, jade

the hermit	29 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by jade okay, i'll participate.......... kathy bates. she seems like a no-bull **** kinda gal......just like me :D:D:D:D in light, jade I think I'm gonna just pull up my pant legs cuz it's definitely too late to save my boots :)

catboxer	29 Jul 2002
I'd like to say Brad Pitt. But a more honest answer is Sam Elliott.

suzyspellbound	30 Jul 2002
Kate Winslette or Jessica rabbit (animated version)

Malachite	30 Jul 2002
I vote Jonny Depp. Or me.

lunar_rabbit	31 Jul 2002
I've had this conversation with friends before, and have never been able to come up with a good answer to "Who would play me in the movie." Some have suggested Demi Moore -- perhaps because I'm a brunette with strong features and had a buzz hair cut at the same time she did GI Jane. But I don't feel I look much like her, and the attitude doesn't line up either. Hmmmm..... maybe people who don't know me would have a better answer? LOL

kayne	01 Aug 2002
Hmmm... This is very very difficult. I would love to see Jude Law or Ryan Phillippe play 'me' but I don't know how realistic that is... :P Heath Ledger!!! He even comes from Perth! :D

Liliana	01 Aug 2002
When I was very little I looked exactly like shirly temple, when she came on tv Id always yell that I was on tv lol Now days, probably Roseann Barr or Rosie Odonald, Im really not quite that heavy but theyd work Or defiately the woman who played Magenta in Rocky Horror Picture Show, before I cut my hair I looked a lot like her. Id love to play Magenta some time myself :) :THP

Diana	01 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by kayne . I would love to see Jude Law or Ryan Phillippe play 'me' but I don't know how realistic that is... Who wants to be realistic when it comes to Hollywood! I'd ask Greta Garbo to play me (but she's dead, which makes it difficult).

napaisti	01 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Liliana Or defiately the woman who played Magenta in Rocky Horror Picture Show, before I cut my hair I looked a lot like her. Id love to play Magenta some time myself :) I hadn't thought about her. One of my nicknames in high school was Magenta (long story ;) ). Oh well, it seems that I can't have an original idea for this thread, so I'll just have to wait my turn for the actor's schedules to free up. napaisti

jema	01 Aug 2002
i think roseanne barr is cute! i just don't get it when people onother sites (mostly men it is too) call her a fat hag or whatever. she is just plain cute and she is funny too! i wish i had thought of her:) ok, pure fantasy? elisabeth taylor as she looked around the time for "Cat on a hot tin roof" *swoon* those eyes... ok, she still got them eyes but i don't think she is acting anymore:(

amyel	02 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by lunar_rabbit Some have suggested Demi Moore -- perhaps because I'm a brunette with strong features and had a buzz hair cut at the same time she did GI Jane. But I don't feel I look much like her, and the attitude doesn't line up either. Hmmmm..... maybe people who don't know me would have a better answer? LOL L.R is unique! :D I sometimes think Angelica Huston - not in looks, so much but maybe your younger, fiestier attitude. Maybe Angelina Jolie - except when she's being flakey (although motherhood and divorcing billybob seems to have matured her). Going back further, I'd say...Audrey Hepburn. YEA! That's it! Audrey! L.R is one of those calm, puddy-cat types of Leo's...except when she's really passionate about something. Then - Look Out for the Leo!! Love ya!!!!

amyel	02 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by kayne Heath Ledger!!! He even comes from Perth! :D MMmmmmmm....Heath......

Minderwiz	03 Aug 2002
Sorry to join the discussion late but if Hollywood did a biopic of me I think I should be played by Homer Simpson. Dooonuttssss.... Minderwiz

Kismet	03 Aug 2002
As a child everyone called me "Shirley Temple" due to my curlly blond/brown hair and my cheeks. Me currently would have to be Julia Louis-Dryfus, Elaine from Seinfeld.

Strega	05 Aug 2002
Hmmm... Probably Jennifer Lopez or Alyssa Milano... :)

Geenius at Wrok	06 Aug 2002
I'd wish for something more interesting, but . . . Emilio Estevez. With a goatee.

Poetlove	07 Aug 2002
Actually, I think that Hillary Swank, in the Boys Don't Cry move could play me the best........ Yes, out on a limb here. I am a lesbian, and I am the butch...... So her acting like a guy would work for the years I am going through now. As fas as high school, Jennifer Love Hewitt, with a little meat on her bone :D

Pollux	10 Aug 2002
Truthsayer, Tarotlady and Diana, what nice choices!!! I see all of you wonderfully interpreted!!! :D :* :* :* For myself, probably Matt Damon as a boy, Russell Crow as an adult, Harrison Ford as an elder. Only based on a VERY VAGUE physical likeness. *LOL* EDITED TO ADD: What is the name of the actor in Cruel Intentions??? Maybe he's better than Matt Damon... :P EDITED TO ADD AGAIN: The www.imdb.com says it is Ryan Phillippe... UFF IT WAS TAKEN ALREADY! :( Matt Damon will do...

zorya	10 Aug 2002
pollux! welcome back!

Fiona Blackwolf	10 Aug 2002
Hmmm when I was younger people used to say I looked like Tracey Gold ( the sister on Growing Pains) I never particularly thought so I personally would pick Katie Holmes ( from Dawsons Creek) She seems to do the down to earth girl pretty well.

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