If They Made A Movie of Your Life, What Actress Would Star In It?

sylviatexas1

18 years ago

The "what do you look like" thread made me think of this.

I used to think Sally Field, but then she got so *fragile* looking.

Since someone on the other post thought Shirley MacLaine, I'll agree to that, although she's older & taller.

& her brother's not as cute as mine!

Who would you like to portray you in the epic movie titled, simply, with your name (just like Cleopatra!)?

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colleen777
18 years ago
Shirley MacLaine is one my favorite actors from that generation. Whenever producers use Jane Fonda, I always think geez Shirley would have done that so much better.

Good question though. Ashley Judd is who I would pick.
justnotmartha
18 years ago
This one is easy! I've been stopped on steets, at restaurants, etc. because people think I'm Sandra Bullock. I even gave an autograph once. :-) It helps that I like her movies 90% of the time, so my vote has to go to her.
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colleen777
18 years ago
Sandra Bullock another awesome actor. She is a real beauty. Nice one on giving the autograph:)

However I must clarify that unfortunately I look nothing like Ashley Judd, It's that I love her voice and emotional range.

Many people say I look like Cher. Cher is great and you know what? Now that I think about it, she is a dang good actor too.
doodleboo
18 years ago
I have been told that, back in my younger long blonde headed days that I resembled Kirsten Dunst. I think I've heard Claire Danes too. I don't really think I resemble anyone famous.
quirk
18 years ago
Jennifer Aniston, I think. or maybe Winona Ryder.

although, no i've never been mistaken for either of them...
sweeby
18 years ago
I'd want Helen Mirren to play me -- but of course, no one in their right minds would ever consider her appropriate! But hey - aim high!
nicksmom
18 years ago
Well, I just asked my DH who he thought should play me, and without a moment's hesitation he said "Meg Ryan, without a doubt".

When I asked him why he said, "Well, she's cute, she's blonde, she's funny. But most of all, she's got a foul mouth, just like you."

Whatever...not in front of the kids, I don't...dammit!
ceph
18 years ago
FDH said it would be Allison Hannigan. She's little and a bit of a spaz, sort of like me.
He also suggested Winona Ryder, she's also little and a bit of a spaz.

If it was someone playing me, 20 years from now, looking back on me now, it would probably be Laura Linney. I just asked FDH and he says it would be Kathy Bates (LOL - he's mad at me right now because I expect him to do work for our wedding - gasp) so I guess I look like TOS and KK?
finedreams
18 years ago
when i was younger I was told by many people that i look like Michelle Pfeifer. No am not as pretty but there is something in a smile and eyes if I turn certain way. I look a bit like her in Dangerous Minds when i had my hair shorter.

But i would like Andie McDowell (spelling?) playing me, no I look nothing like her, i just like her.
sylviatexas1
Original Author
18 years ago
"I look nothing like her, i just like her."

ok, I want Angelina Jolie!

wait...

would it be better to have a gorgeous actress, or a less-gorgeous-than-me actress?

I'd hate people to see the movie & then be disappointed when they met me...
sylviatexas1
Original Author
18 years ago
"I look nothing like her, i just like her."

ok, I want Angelina Jolie!

wait...

would it be better to have a more-gorgeous-than-me actress, or a less-gorgeous-than-me actress?

I'd hate people to see the movie & then be disappointed when they met me...
mom2emall
18 years ago
http://www.myheritage.com/celebrity-list

Thats a fun website that you can put your picture in and it shows you your celebrity look-alikes! Every recent pic of me has bangs though and I can not get it to work for me, but a lot of my friends have done it and its fun.
ashley1979
18 years ago
My friend said Reese Witherspoon. I would be okay with that. I was thinking someone a little more exotic looking like Jessica Alba, although I'm in no way Latin.
finedreams
18 years ago
lol Sylvia, I LIKE Andie McDowell as an actress. I do not look like her.
wrychoice1
18 years ago
Going with the "I don't look like her, I just like her work" as a guide, I pick Sigourney Weaver to portray me. If not SW, then maybe Meryl Streep or Susan Sarandon....again, not due to similarity of appearance...just admire their work.

Colleen, I'm with you on Ashley Judd...and Ceph, Laura Linney is so talented, don't you think?
sieryn
18 years ago
Megan Fox :)
ashley1979
18 years ago
Kate Beckinsale, if we're going the "doesn't look like me" route.
colleen777
18 years ago
OK, if that is how it is gonna be I pick Sylvester Stallone to play me:D
ashley1979
18 years ago
ROFLMAO!
finedreams
18 years ago
sylvester stallone LOL LOL you too funny colleen

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