The world saw her mainly as Frances “Baby” Houseman – a charming girl with a storm of curls on her head, who dances with Johnny Castle. Over the years, “Dirty Dancing” has become a cult work. The main role in the production brought Jennifer Gray worldwide fame, which – as it turns out – did not last forever.
Turn
Jennifer Gray made her debut on the big screen in 1984, but the real breakthrough in her career was the role she played three years later. The iconic dance scene alongside Patrick Swayze has been remembered by viewers for many years. After the premiere of “Dirty Dancing” the world went crazy over the 27-year-old actress with a radiant smile and girlish beauty. Women tried to recreate the Gray hairstyle, wore it high-waisted and hummed “The Time of My Life” under their breath. The role of “Baby” was to be a turning point in the career of the young actress. However, that did not happen. Most likely, one decision contributed to this.
Metamorphosis
Jennifer Gray delighted fans with her unusual but also distinctive beauty; she was distinguished from other actresses by a storm of curls on her head and a slightly raven nose. Most perceived it as an asset and a distinguishing element, but the actress herself probably thought otherwise. In the early 1990s, she decided to have her first plastic surgery. According to millions of fans, it was a mistake and an unnecessary procedure that changed her beyond recognition. Anyway, Jennifer Gray herself was not the result. – I walked in as a celebrity and left as a nobody – confessed the star quoted by the portal “”. “I will always be that once-famous actress who no one recognizes because of the nose job.
Changes, changes
After the great “Dirty Dancing”, the star played in several other productions, but they did not impress the audience as much as before. Instead, she won one of the American editions of “Dancing with the Stars”, and in 1995 guest starred in “Friends” as Rachel Green’s old friend Mindy. Despite this, few people recognized her in the movie Frances “Baby” Houseman. The actress has already had two nose surgeries. In addition, according to “”, Gray increasingly gave herself to the hands of surgeons, abused Botox and experimented with her hair. Low self-esteem and lack of self-confidence caused her the need for constant change. Today, Jennifer Gray is 63 years old and still dazzles fans with her radiant smile, which has hardly changed over the years.
Sources: “Plejada”, “Viva”, “WP”
Source: Gazeta
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