As a huge fan of Laura Dern‘s illustrious acting career, I can’t help but be in awe of her determination and boldness at the start of her journey in Hollywood. At just 17 years old, she made the brave decision to leave her college education at UCLA behind for the opportunity to star in David Lynch’s groundbreaking film, “Blue Velvet.”
Laura Dern chose to forgo her college education at UCLA to be part of David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet.” However, when she asked for a leave of absence from the university to shoot the film, they denied her request. As a result, she decided to leave and never went back.
At the age of 17, Dern was thrilled to have been accepted into UCLA. However, her excitement was short-lived as she only attended for two days before being given the opportunity to audition for and eventually secure the role in “Blue Velvet.”
Dern was thrilled about the chance, as she has a strong connection with director Lynch. However, the school declined her request for a leave of absence without providing any explanation.
The “Big Little Lies” actress made a valiant effort to persuade the school to reconsider their decision. “I’d write reports, attend additional classes, even bring in a tutor,” she shared of her efforts. “During that time, we didn’t have the internet access we do today, so I had to rely on traditional methods.”
During that period, Dern had plans to pursue psychology and journalism at the university. However, she decided to explore possibilities with the school’s film department instead.
“I mentioned having an opportunity, to which they replied, ‘I’ll take a peek at the script if you’d like to share it, but I must inform you that granting a leave of absence isn’t on the table. It’s not an option, and it’s not related to any medical urgency.'”
The professor shared his feedback with her, saying, “Initially, I must inform you that if you proceed with this decision, your enrollment at UCLA will be terminated. Moreover, upon reading your script, it seems an extraordinary sacrifice to consider forfeiting your college education for it.”
In an interview, the actress from “Marriage Story” admitted that Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” screenplay came as a great shock to her. However, it seems that the situation has now taken a humorous turn.
As a passionate film enthusiast who had the opportunity to spend two enlightening days at that esteemed institution, I’d like to share some insights about pursuing a master’s degree in film there. When it comes time for you to write your thesis, be prepared to delve deep into the analysis of three specific movies. Can you guess which one of them leaves me feeling particularly frustrated?
I reached out to UCLA to confirm if “Blue Velvet” is included in their course offerings, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Lynch’s Blue Velvet, which also stars Kyle MacLachlan and Isabella Rossellini, is a murder mystery thriller that is often considered one of the best of its decade.
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2024-07-24 23:54