My favourite part of a roller-coaster ride is when you’re going up and you’re slightly scared and really excited. You don’t know what’s coming next but you know it’s going to be good. [If] You can’t handle it, go on the carousel.
Gina Gershon Wisdom
Movie star and Broadway belle Gina Gershon celebrated her 50th birthday this weekend.
It’s hard to believe it’s 17 years since cinema’s greatest achievement Showgirls was released, Gina’s performance alongside Elizabeth Berkley is a dramatic cult classic. Alongside her role in Bound, Gina became known for darker, murderous roles and in 1998 was cast in one of Broadway’s biggest roles, Sally Bowles in the revival Cabaret.
Anyone in doubt of Showgirls greatness should check out the following trailer; a NSFW mash up with the Black Swan trailer’s voice over. Hilarious and ridiculously appropriate. Plus Gina looks amazing…
Plus, she’s not afraid to rock a burlesque costume, see her in our list of 10 Great Burlesque Movie Moments.
Burlexe is a sensational London burlesque show inspired by the women who created the genre and perform the art. It fuses burlesque performance with storytelling, dancing with acting.
We look to influential and successful women as our inspiration and Gina Gershon is one such woman.
Join us for the Burlexe show by booking your ticket.
(Image from Root Fun)
