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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 ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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‘E.T.’ Star Dee Wallace Wanted to Tone Down Film’s Bedroom Scene: ‘This Was a Family Film’
Dee Wallace revealed original plans for 'E.T.' included a surprising love story with her character before changes were made ...
“E.T. ”star Dee Wallace wanted to tone down sexiness in bedroom scene with her and the titular alien
In the scene where she learns that her ex-husband is away in Mexico with his new girlfriend, she decided to get up from the dining room table, so that her children wouldn't see her tears. The only ...
‘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 ...
“Cujo” star says Stephen King thanked her for insisting movie change book ending: 'The kid can't die'
The first draft was a little ruff. When Dee Wallace signed on to play the frantic mother in the big-screen adaptation of ...