The popular film in which Dustin Hoffman (85) cross-dresses as a woman celebrates 40 years. He talks about Tootsie, the story of an actor who can’t get a part, then tries for a lady. We have prepared interesting facts for you that are connected with the 1982 film. Their list is offered by the ČSFD.cz website. And what does Jessica Lange (73), who played Julia, look like today?
Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman) is a capable actor who, however, cannot find work. One day it occurs to him that if you can’t find a job as a man why not try as a woman. She starts impersonating Dorothy Michaels and even wins an audition for a role in a TV series. Soon this show becomes famous all over America and many things start happening… The film, which has already become a classic, has gained a lot of favor among the audience. UP ČSFD he has a beautiful 82%.
Interesting facts from the movie
The actor spent so much time in disguise that he jokingly worried about the development of his son, who was born a few days before the start of rehearsals and was one and a quarter years old by the end of filming. Hoffman even went to her children’s class reunions dressed up as their aunt – nobody recognized him. Hoffman is said to have been inspired by transgender tennis player Renée Richards, who rose to prominence for her rights in the 1970s.
The main characters of Tootsie today
Both Michael’s actor Dustin Hoffman (85) and his movie love Julie (73) are still acting 40 years after filming Tootsie and both have dozens of films under their belts. As glitzy as Hoffman’s career has been, Lange isn’t far behind. She made the film As They Made Us in 2022 and she made the mystery film Marlowe. Both say hello at their age.
