Rosie Perez
Summary
Rosie Perez joins Ben Mankiewicz to discuss her career, from her accidental start in *Do the Right Thing* to her Oscar-nominated role in *Fearless*. She shares candid stories about facing industry pressure to change her accent and appearance, as well as her traumatic childhood in a Catholic home. Perez also reflects on influential films like *Cool Hand Luke* and *Double Indemnity*, and her supportive relationship with her father.
Topics discussed
Intro and Rosie Perez's career highlights
Pressure to change accent and Don Cornelius
Soul Train dancer experience and unpaid labor
Father's pride and reaction to Do the Right Thing
Nudity scene on set and reconciling with Spike Lee
Choreographing Bobby Brown's 'My Prerogative'
Childhood trauma and time in a Catholic home
Auditioning for Fearless and acting technique
Influential movies: Saturday Night Fever and Double Indemnity
Cool Hand Luke, Marvin Hagler story, and closing
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