In a timeless tale of romance, Naval Officer Zack Mayo swept factory worker Paula into his arms and carried her from her workplace, leaving fans everywhere wishing they were the beautiful Debra Winger.
The legendary scene in the romantic drama an Officer and a Gentleman–where Richard Gere played Officer Zack Mayo, the handsome hero in navy whites–became the benchmark of love stories for daydreaming fans.
Acting alongside Hollywood’s hottest men, Debra Winger was the envy of many.
Today, Winger, 67, is as beautiful as ever. In the past few years, Winger has posted photos herself on Instagram, first with brown hair and now to a natural wavy gray.
Winger’s first starring role was in the 1976 film Slumber Party ‘57, which led to a part on the hit TV series Wonder Woman (1979), where she played Drusilla, the younger sister to Lynda Carter’s Diana Prince/Wonder Woman. Winger was asked to appear more often but concerned she’d be typecast by that role, she declined.
There were no regrets for that decision, the early ‘80s would be prosperous for the rising star.
At the height of her young career, she received numerous nods from the Academy and Golden Globes for performances in three iconic movies of the 1980’s.
In 1980, she starred in Urban Cowboy, with John Travolta, who at the time was driving fans wild with his smooth dance moves in Saturday Night Fever (1977) and Grease (1988); as Paula in an Officer and a Gentleman (1982) and in Terms of Endearment (1983), where she played Emma, a dying young woman with an over-bearing mother, Aurora, played by Shirley MacLaine.
Despite her huge success, Winger, carving hours from her acting schedule, took a mini Hollywood hiatus, and more than four decades after her rise to stardom, speculation of why she left is still circulating.
Most of these rumours revolve around the feuds that Winger had with her co-stars.
Though fans couldn’t get enough of the handsome Gere, it’s been widely reported that Winger had enough of him on the set.
According to an excerpt published on ABC News from the book, “An Actor and a Gentleman,” by co-star, Louis Gossett Jr., who played Sgt. Emil Foley: “The onscreen chemistry between the two of them was terrific, but it was a different story once the camera was turned off. They couldn’t have stayed farther apart from each other.”
Gossett also claims that Winger didn’t think much of Gere’s acting and wrote that she once described Gere as “a brick wall.” And, the film’s director, Taylor Hackford, whom she also did not likе, she referred to as “animal.”
It wasn’t only people on that film that ruffled her feathers.
Winger, a free spirit in real life and in her role as Emma, also clashed with the prolific MacLaine, a glamourous, eccentric and seasoned veteran.
Their first meeting set the stage for their relationship.
“To see how my character would feel I was wearing all my leftover movie-star fur coats,” MacLaine said in an interview with People. “There was Debra dressed in combat boots and a miniskirt…I thought, ‘Oh my goodness.’”
People writes, “Indeed, the set became the source of Hollywood’s most relished rumors. Winger wanted top billing. One reportedly slugged the other.”
And then, the women were pitted against each other in the Oscars when they were both nominated for best actress.
MacLaine, taking the trophy home, said in her acceptance speech, “I deserve this!”
Rumors aside, Winger insists she “pushed the pause button” on Hollywood for personal reasons and not professional.
“The parts that were coming, I wasn’t interested in. I’d already done that or I’d already felt that. I needed to be challenged. My life challenged me more than the parts, so I dove into it fully,” Winger told People.
After starring in the 1995 romcom Forget Paris with Billy Crystal, Winger took a six-year break.
In that time, she moved to New York City and shifted her focus to actor Arliss Howard, whom she married in 1996. The pair have a son, Gideon Babe, who was born in 1997, and she is stepmother to Sam, Howard’s son from a previous marriage. She also has another biological child, Noah Hutton, whom she mothered while married to her first husband, Timothy Hutton (1986 to 1990).
She reappeared in the 2001 film Big Bad Love, that was directed and produced by her husband, who also co-starred alongside Winger and Rosanna Arquette, who’s next project was 2002 film Searching for Debra Winger. As director of the documentary, Arquette attempts to answer why Winger temporarily аbаndоned her career at peak performance.
Winger gained some momentum with roles in Rachel Getting Married (2008) with Anne Hathaway, the 2017 romcom The Lovers, and the crime-comedy, Kajillionaire (2020).
In 2021, she was in With/In, Volume two of the anthological drama film, in the segment Her Own, which is written and directed by her husband, who also co-stars.
“I don’t know what Hollywood is. I’m living under the freaking sign now, and I just stare at it and laugh. Los Angeles is a place, but the idea of Hollywood doesn’t really exist for me,” Winger said, adding, “…although there must be some in-crowds that I just don’t know about.”
We can’t imagine a Hollywood without Debra Winger and we hope she soon gets to take home an Academy Award ! What are your favorite Winger movies?
GEORGE CLOONEY’S WIFE AMAL WOWS IN BACKLESS GOWN – FANS CAN’T STOP TALKING ABOUT HER NEW LOOK
Amal Clooney looked stunning at the 81st Venice Film Festival, wearing a beautiful soft yellow backless corset gown.
As a human rights lawyer, Amal was there to support her husband, George Clooney, at the premiere of his new film, “Wolfs.” She turned heads with her elegant style on the red carpet.
Amal Clooney wowed at the Venice Film Festival in a sleeveless Versace gown. The gown featured detailed lace work, a low scooped back, and delicate thin straps, making it both elegant and stunning.
The gown highlighted Amal Clooney’s waist and flowed into a dramatic ruffled skirt with a short train. She styled her hair in loose waves, parted to the side, and wore elegant pearl drop earrings.
Embracing George, 63, the couple beamed at each other, their eyes locked in a loving gaze as they posed for photos at the event. George Clooney, who looked dapper, opted for a timeless black suit and bowtie.
Embracing each other, George, 63, and Amal beamed with love as they posed for photos. George looked dapper in a classic black suit and bowtie.
Amal’s appearance at the Venice Film Festival got a lot of attention online. Many people praised her look, with comments like, “Amal’s hair is stunning \” and “Amal is literally perfect.”Some fans admired her style, saying things like, “Amal Clooney has been slaying during the Venice Film Festival very look is perfect! Very classy.” Another complimented her beauty with, “Amal is absolutely gorgeous,” and “Amal Clooney gets more beautiful every day .”
However, not all comments were positive. Some criticized her hair, with remarks like, “Who did the hair extensions?! 
Horrible hairdresser,” and noted that she looked different with lighter hair, saying, “Amal looks so different with lighter hair.”
There were also comments comparing her look to Medusa, with one user saying, “Amal Clooney favors Medusa.”
Glam expert Dimitris Giannetos shared how he styled Amal Clooney for the Venice Film Festival. He aimed for a classic Italian look, inspired by Sophia Loren. Dimitris used Garnier Fructis Hair Filler Serum to make Amal’s hair glossy and voluminous, and L’Oréal Paris Le Color Gloss in Honey Blonde for a caramel highlight on her face. He described the look as a “big bouncy blowout and shimmery bronzy makeup.”
At the festival, Amal and George Clooney spent time with Brad Pitt and his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon. They enjoyed dinner together and later posed on the red carpet for the premiere of “Wolfs.”
Before the festival, Amal and George were seen arriving in Venice. Amal wore a bright yellow minidress with a tiered skirt, a wide-brimmed straw hat, and espadrilles. She was smiling and holding George’s hand.
While Amal’s red carpet looks are usually praised, some fans felt that her white crochet dress from August 26, 2024, wasn’t her best look.
Amal Clooney wore a crochet dress from Chanel’s Resort 2023 collection for their outing. The dress, designed by Virginie Viard, has both open and closed stitching panels and is covered in silver sequins for a touch of glam.
This Chanel dress was part of Look 61 in the Cruise 2022/23 fashion show. On the runway, it was shown with a crystal-embellished handbag, a sparkly black jacket, a necklace, and strappy heels.
Amal styled the dress differently by skipping the jacket and adding large silver earrings and metallic silver heels. George Clooney complemented her look in a beige suit jacket and formal pants.
When Amal Clooney wore her crochet dress in Italy, people shared their opinions online. Many critics focused on the dress’s pockets. Some called the dress “silly” for a serious lawyer and said the pockets were unattractive.
One person commented that the dress looked like it had been attacked by a tablecloth, while another thought it was a mix of cozy and fancy styles.
On the positive side, a few fans liked the dress’s pockets, and some found the style confusing but still beautiful.
Despite the mixed reactions, the crochet dress has become a major trend for summer 2024. Many fashion brands are inspired by bohemian styles, like crochet, that have a ’70s vibe.
Designers today are updating crochet dresses with modern touches, like sleek shapes and new patterns, making them a must-have for any wardrobe.
While some people commented on Amal Clooney’s dress, others focused on how she and her husband, George Clooney, looked together. Some comments noted the age difference between them, with one person saying George looked old next to Amal.
A Facebook user even mentioned that Amal looked like George’s daughter. Another comment criticized the idea of them being the most glamorous couple.
Despite the mixed reviews, some fans defended them, praising Amal’s style and George’s appearance.
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