Why Getting Cut From Pretty Woman Became a Blessing in Disguise

<p>The career of an actor is a rollercoaster: the path has many high points and low points that will carry you through. The further along the track you go, the clearer the past becomes, and the sooner you’ll realize that some of those low points actually helped you become the actor and person you are today.&nbsp;</p><br><p>In this episode, I wanted to share with you the cautionary tale of <em>Pretty Woman</em>, and my experience in the movie.&nbsp;</p><br><p>You see, I was cast for a lead role in the movie. When I sneaked into a preview of the movie, I found out that I was nearly cut completely out of the movie. Though devastated, I discovered a blessing the movie gave me that still helps me today.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Tune in to hear how I found the miracles buried within the crap of life.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>In This Episode You Will Learn:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>How Richard Gere helped shape my sense of self. (2:19)</li><li>How I landed my role in <em>Pretty Woman</em>. (10:04)</li><li>How getting cut out of a movie became a blessing in disguise. (22:35)</li><li>How to stay grounded in Hollywood. (29:52)</li><li>How to see the miracles in the crap of life. (31:34)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Let’s Connect:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://manhattanactorstudio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Manhattan Actor Studio</a>&nbsp;</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>