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“Showgirls” Star elizabeth Berkley ​Experiences Hollywood ⁢Renaissance with‌ “All’s‍ Fair” Role

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Three​ decades after becoming ‍a⁢ cultural flashpoint with her provocative performance in Paul Verhoeven’s‍ “Showgirls,” Elizabeth Berkley is experiencing a remarkable Hollywood resurgence, culminating in a ​scene-stealing appearance at the premiere of ⁢Disney’s ⁣”All’s Fair” alongside Kim Kardashian and Sarah ‍Paulson. The actress, once largely defined by the controversial 1995 film, ⁢is now​ actively shaping a new narrative, fueled by a renewed sense of purpose and a willingness to openly discuss her journey.

Berkley’s career trajectory has been a complex ‌one, marked by both intense⁣ scrutiny‍ and enduring resilience.​ While “Showgirls” initially cast a long shadow, limiting opportunities, the film has ‍undergone a critical reevaluation in⁢ recent years, gaining a devoted cult following ⁤and sparking ⁤conversations about female ⁢sexuality ‌and⁢ representation in Hollywood. This shift, coupled with Berkley’s⁣ consistent work in television and ​theatre, ⁤has paved the way for‍ a moment of professional and personal triumph. Her recent role in “All’s​ Fair” and the enthusiastic reception she’s receiving signal a broader​ industry acceptance and a ⁣chance to‌ redefine ⁣her legacy.

At the “All’s Fair” premiere ⁣last month,​ Berkley experienced a ‌serendipitous moment that echoed her iconic role as Nomi Malone.While⁤ shopping in⁣ Beverly Hills,she discovered‍ a versace dress⁢ that fit⁣ her perfectly,mirroring ‌a memorable scene from “Showgirls” where​ her character ⁣mispronounces the designer’s name. “It was like Cinderella’s ⁢slipper,” Berkley‌ recalled. ⁤The ⁣parallel didn’t go unnoticed,‌ even garnering a playful‌ nod from Donatella Versace herself, who recently recreated ‍the scene on Instagram.

The actress‌ is now looking ahead,⁣ openly articulating her ambitions. She expressed a desire‌ to ⁢work with director Greta Gerwig, believes she would⁢ be a strong addition ⁢to the cast of HBO’s “The ‌white lotus,” and hopes to⁢ appear on the podcast⁢ “The Studio.” “You don’t⁤ often ​hear ⁢actors directly pitch⁤ themselves to reporters – but Berkley ‍sells it with moving, earnest enthusiasm, having 180’d from where‍ ‘Showgirls’ left her ⁣three decades ago,” The Hollywood Reporter noted.

As the interview concluded, Berkley became emotional, expressing a sense of ​release and optimism. ⁢”I’ve had some obstacles, but I’ve never given​ up,” she said. “And a lot of dreams have come true – with a lot ‍more to come.”

This story appeared in the ‍Nov. 5 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.