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Did you know, Julie Bowen appeared in the pilot episode ofModern Familywhen she was over 8 months pregnant with her twin sons? If that does not convince you of the massive talent powerhouse that she is, then we don’t know what will.
ThoughModern Familyis one of the few prominent names on Bowen’s résumé, she does not bother expanding the same because she’s quite content with where she’s at in life. Want to know why? Read on to find out.
Julie Bowen’s take on women in Hollywood
After successfully playing thecontrolling yet caring Claire Dunphyon the superhit showModern Familyfor 11 glorious years,Julie Bowenknew she had left a mark in television history. Even though she may not appear in numerous box office-breaking movies, Bowen was satisfied knowing that the ABC show was enough to put her name on the star-studded Hollywood map.
More than that, Bowen’s realistic and practical thinking discouraged her from reaching for the stars. She knew the grim reality waiting for her on the ground where women over 35 did not have many producers and filmmakers knocking on their doors with great roles.
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In an interview withIndependent UK, Bowen shared,
Anybody can do the math and see there’s not that many film roles for women over 35 and, if there are, it’s going to be the A-list gal; it’s going to be Cameron Diaz. She’s got that slot. Not me. But then you go to TV and there’s Orange is the New Black and you say: ‘Oh my God, Jenji Kohan [the show’s creator] you crazy genius! Look at all these roles for women.’ Even with Game of Thrones, there’s far more of a balance and more opportunity to drive the story.
Despite being an actress with great talents and physical comedy chops, it was sad to see Bowen get bogged down by this sad reality. This is also why she stayed away from mainstream movies apart from certain franchises that she appeared in. Bowen knew how the industry operated and chose to stay where she could shine rather than be dulled down by other supposed stalwarts.
Julie Bowen had a crush on Johnny Depp
ThePirates of the Caribbeanstar was surely the hero of many fantasies and dreams of young girls. However, theHappy Gilmoreactress revealed that her attraction to Johnny Depp wasno ordinary crushas she did everything in her power to stumble upon the actor and perhaps fall in love.
She shared that she used to go to his nightclub often in hopes of meeting him there. Bowen reminisced,
When I first moved to LA in my early twenties, Johnny had the Viper Room [nightclub] and my friend and I went there all the time. He was dating Kate Moss at the time, but I had this fantasy that when he saw me, our eyes would meet and he would know. But I never once saw him there.
Bowen has always been known for her candor and sweet personality. She has never been one to mince words when it comes to her thoughts and feelings, so she shared her thoughts on this subject without any qualms either. It’s a bummer we don’t get to see her on screen more often these days.
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However, the 54-year-old actress will next be seen in the much-awaited sequelHappy Gilmore 2, alongsideAdam Sandler. The release date for the same is yet to be revealed.
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