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Glenn Closehas a theory about which of her films changed how the world saw her.
And if you ask her, 1987’sFatal Attractionwas pivotal in that success story because it truly showcased her range.
“They said, ‘Well, can she be sexy?’

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And I thought, ‘Well, you know, yes!'”
Close would prove her sex appeal could resonate whenFatal Attractionwas a rousing hit.
Considered a cultural phenomenon, the movie also played a role in kicking off that era’serotic thriller boom.

Michael Douglas and Glenn Close in ‘Fatal Attraction’.Moviestore/Shutterstock
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Douglas, too, has spoken highly of Close’s performance in the film.
“Sex in movies is always a delicate line.

Glenn Close and Michael Douglas in ‘Fatal Attraction’.Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty
“It kind of let the audience relax for a second,” he said.
It’s very real and kind of desperate and funny.”
“Robert Redford… inThe Natural,“she recently toldWatch What Happens Livehost Andy Cohen.
“I only got to kiss him once… Maybe we did two takes.”
Watch Close reflect on her career in theSunday Sitdowninterview above.