I’m trying to forget the past because it’s done. “I mean, I’m talking always to the press about my life and now to do a movie?,” she laughed.
In a 1986 interview with Luce Cinecitta she said the story in The Color Purple reflected “too much back on my life with my ex-husband” (Ike Turner). Steven Spielberg personally approached Turner for the role of Shug Avery. Before this she had a small part in Ken Russell’s 1975 rock opera, Tommy.
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“I intend to become a popular and professional actress during this next stage of the rest of my life.” This was Tina Turner’s first major role. “My dream has always been to act,” she said. As she revived her career she explored acting. After the divorce she accused him of emotional and physical abuse. But it was almost the Grammy-winning actress instead.Īt the time Tina Turner was rebuilding her personal and professional reputation after the divorce from her husband and manager Ike Turner. It went to Margaret Avery who earned an Academy Award nomination for her performance. Tina Turned down a prominent role in the coming of age film The Color Purple. Tina Turner Turned Spielberg Down For Mad Max Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) – Aunty Entity (Tina Turner)
Even if you believe you’re an expert on the films, there may be a few things you missed. The franchise has gained new fans and fame since the release of Mad Max: Fury Road. The Mad Max franchise has been running strong with a cult following for more than four decades. The franchise is associated with dystopia, and several TV programs, including the well-known adult comedy Rick and Morty, have mocked the idea. George Miller has realized his post-apocalyptic vision with a total of four movies and a fifth on the way. Its distinctive souped up automobiles and depictions of people battling for control of precious resources set the standard. The Mad Max franchise has grown to become the most recognizable dystopian franchise.
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Aunty Entity is one of the most recognizable characters in movie history. In the 1985 Australian film, Tina Turner’s Aunty Entity ruled over the post-apocalyptic community of “Bartertown”. But her role in Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome elevated her acting to another level. She was known as a singer with powerful raspy vocals and explosive energy. Tina Turner, one of the most successful recording artists of all time, died at her home in Switzerland at 83.
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