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Working in Hollywood is different from walking a flower path, and the general public is aware of that. The things some people would do to make it to the top and fulfill their American dreams would certainly send us shivers if they were all discovered. Perhaps the biggest Hollywood scandal in modern times involves, as outlined by BBCHarvey Weinstein’s *abuse of young actresses. Because of the glitz and glamor of Hollywood, it is a first shock when these kinds of scandals come to light. Even more disturbing is the complicity of others in the industry.
In the same vein as true crime and biographical movies, movies about Hollywood scandals are not uncommon. In fact, the Weinstein scandal will be revealed in the upcoming movie She said, starring Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan as the New York Times reporters who first revealed the story. It has indeed become a genre in its own right. Let’s take a look at eight movies that turned Hollywood scandals into a spectacle.
8 Mommy Dearest (1981)
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although Mommy dear eventually became a commercial failure, it has built up a cult following over the years. The film is a biographical psychological drama based on an exposé written by Hollywood actress Christina Crawford. The plot tells the story of her relationship with her abusive and manipulative mother Joan Crawford. It didn’t get that popular back then, probably because of the bizarre script and highly overactive performances, but it makes you reexamine how horribly Hollywood actresses were (and in some cases still are) treated and abused, even by their own families. If you decide to watch it, beware that it can be quite stressful and triggering for some.
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7 Chaplin (1992)
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With Robert Downey Jr. in the lead, Chaplin is a biographical drama about the life of British actor and comedian Charlie Chaplin. As usual, Downey did a great job in his role and garnered accolades for his performance. What’s interesting about the film is that instead of glorifying the comedian, they decided to tackle topics like his hobby of dating and seducing underage girls and his mother’s asylum. The controversial topics were played brilliantly by the actor, and it serves as a reminder that Downey already had a thriving career before joining the MCU as Tony Stark.
6 Norma Jean and Marilyn (1996)
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Norma Jean and Marilyn was a biographical drama for TV loosely based on the book Norma Jean: My Secret Life with Marilyn Monroe written by Hollywood actor Ted Jordan, who claimed to have a long-term relationship with the iconic actress. The story itself is very fictional, causing both Norma Jean (her true self) and Marilyn (her on-screen persona) to appear together in dream-like sequences. The sad thing about the film is that it refocused on Marilyn’s alleged relationships rather than on key issues, such as her struggles with endometriosis, depression, and social phobia. It shows once again how big industries like Hollywood treat women’s pain.
5 Frances (1982)
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Hailed as one of her greatest performances ever, Jessica Lange stars as Frances Farmer, a 1930s Hollywood actress. Frances revolves around Farmer’s life, from her high school days and abusive relationship with her mother, to her short-lived Hollywood career resulting from her mental illness and institutionalization, and, tellingly, what happened when she was finally released. The actress got it all off just because of her personal demons and her story is considered one of the greatest tragedies in Hollywood. The 1930s were a turbulent time and mental health had no place in any of the industries. Instead, the tabloids chose to tell their own story and didn’t give her the chance to tell her own.
4 Hollywood Land (2006)
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Although it is a fictional account of what happened in real life, Hollywoodland is a 1950s drama film about the death of actor George Reeves, played by Ben Affleck. It follows a detective who interrogates the people closest to Reeves and tries to find out the cause of death and who really killed him. Reeves was known for playing Superman on television and was found dead with a shot to the head at the height of his career. The police ruled it a suicide, but the whole incident had something vague about it. Hollywoodland shows the complicated relationship actors have with sudden fame and the depression it can lead to.
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3 The Cat’s Meow (2001)
Who would have thought Hollywood has so many murder mysteries, right? The cat’s meow is yet another drama that focuses on the mysterious death of movie mogul Thomas H.Icne, which took place on a yacht with many other stars aboard, such as actress Marion Davies (played by Kirsten Dunst) and William Randolph Hearst (played by Edward Herrmann). The truth of the story presented in the film is not that important when you consider how it happened almost a hundred years ago. What matters is the turbulent portrayal of life in Hollywood and the chaos that surrounds it.
2 Bugsy (1991)
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bugsy tells the controversial but deeply intriguing story of the love affair between Hollywood actress Virginia Hill and mob boss Bugsy Siegel. While Hill’s career wasn’t as big as it could have been, she was known as an *employee to many mobsters, which is how she eventually met Bugsy. However, Hill was not a pretty girl who just stood by the man’s side as they went about their business. She had her own brain to support the numerous operations and even became head of accounts. The film also shows their tragic ending as they both died at a very young age.
1 Ed Wood (1994)
What else would you expect if you put Tim Burton and Johnny Depp together other than sheer perfection? Ed Wood tells the story of the cult filmmaker of the same name during the time he made his most popular films, as well as his relationship with actor Bela Lugosi. Although the film didn’t make as much money as expected, it became a cult classic thanks to the appearances of Depp and Landau. The film downplays Wood’s interest and love for women’s clothing, but it still beautifully portrays gender expression.