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Filming romantic or intimate scenes can be challenging for some actors, a problem often mitigated by the presence of an intimacy coordinator on set. However, it’s a luxury the beloved singer Dolly Parton did not have while filming her debut movie. After making reigns as a singer-songwriter with hits likeJoleneandHere You Come Again, Parton embarked on her journey on the silver screen, debuting with the 1980 comedy film9 to 5.
Following three women office workers who take revenge on their s*xist, egotistical boss by conspiring to run the company more efficiently in his absence, Parton portrayed the role of a secretary Doralee in the film, alongside Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dabney Coleman. And she has shared that she was nervous to film some of the love scenes opposite her friend’s husband for the film.
Dolly Parton Felt Uncomfortable Filming Love Scene For9 to 5
In a 1981 interview, singer-actressDolly Partonopened up about filming her first film9 to 5.The actress shared an awkward and uncomfortable experience when she had to film a kissing scene with her co-star, Jeffrey Douglas Thomas, who played the role of her husband in the movie.
Parton shared that filming a kiss scene on her first day was a challenge in itself. However, doing the scene with someone she had known very closely made things only worse for her. The actress shared, as perDolly on Dolly: Interviews and Encounters, she said,
He’s the real husband of one of my good friends… His name is Jeff Thomas — It’s hard enough to kiss somebody else, much less somebody else’s husband, much less on the first day of shootin’ a film and, on top of that, with all the cameras and the crew and all the people lookin’ on.
She also shared that she did not know they would have to film an intimate scene on her first day.“We didn’t know we was supposed to [kiss] and this was the very first day of the movie and boy you talk about clumsy and awkward,”she said before adding,“I never felt so embarrassed in my whole life!”
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Despite her first uncomfortable day on the set, Parton said that she felt confident in her craft and had a great experience working on the movie. Her co-star Jane Fonda also praised the singer, saying that she uplifted the atmosphere of the film set.
Jennifer Aniston ProducingNine to FiveRemake
The comedy film9 to 5was a huge hit,makingover $100 million at the box office. The film has since inspired a musical and a TV series that ran for five seasons on ABC. AndThe Morning ShowstarJennifer Anistonis now set to produce a remake of the classic comedy.
As perThe InSneider, Aniston’s Echo Films production company is partnering up with 20th Century Studios to create a re-imagining of the 1980 film, which highlighted the toxic behavior women face in the workplace.
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The reports also revealed that the Oscar-winningJunoscreenwriter Diablo Cody is currently working on a draft of the remake. However, other details including its release date or cast have not been revealed yet.
9 to 5is available to stream on Prime Video.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
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