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reply 14

October 17, 2022 4:37 AM

Without a doubt, Shirley gave the better performance. She's iconic in the role.

by Anonymous

reply 1

October 17, 2022 2:49 AM

I can't say one was better than the other. It's like who was better in Mildred Pierce.

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reply 2

October 17, 2022 3:00 AM

They were both good but Debra's part was more easily replaceable with another actress, Shirley really made that part her own.

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October 17, 2022 3:03 AM

Two different approaches to acting.

Shirley MacLaine is an old school pro. She's always in control and it's fascinating watching her use her skills throughout the film.

Debra Winger, on the other hand, plays this role with incredible rawness. I bet no two takes were the same. (Unlike Shirley, who I imagine does not like to improvise.)

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reply 4

October 17, 2022 3:28 AM

GIVE MY DAUGHTER THE SHOOOOOOOTTTT!!!

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reply 5

October 17, 2022 3:34 AM

Does Shirley have a history of this or was Debra the aggressor? She seems to have conflicts with a great many costars?

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reply 6

October 17, 2022 3:36 AM

R6 Which one has the conflicts? I know Debra has, or did you mean Shirley?

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reply 7

October 17, 2022 3:38 AM

According to her real life daughter, Shirley was a crappy mother.

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October 17, 2022 3:47 AM

I am sure neither one is a walk in the park. Or fun to have over to dinner. Shirley would put on a show for the table (as in Postcards from the Edge) and Debra would sit sullen and miserable in her chair. I don't think either personality is better than the other.

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reply 10

October 17, 2022 3:57 AM

Wasn't Shirley the main protector of Julia Roberts on Steal Magnolias and had it out with Herbert Ross numerous times for his horrible abuse?

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reply 11

October 17, 2022 4:02 AM

I voted for Debra, based on the scene where she says goodbye to her sons in the hospital.

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reply 12

October 17, 2022 4:02 AM

Shirley gave the better - and Oscar winning performance - and even allowed herself in some scenes to be filmed in harsh lighting which showed all the wrinkles on her aging face. That was an act of bravery and professionalism which most actresses would say NO to. By the way I remember more of Shirley's scenes in this movie as opposed to Debra. Shirley really DID deserve the Oscar for her standout performance.

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reply 13

October 17, 2022 4:34 AM