The star of '80s cult film Flashdance was only 17 when she scored the role of budding dancer Alex Owens in the romantic drama.. The singer called it "the most precious honor" before thanking her parents, teachers and fellow musicians. The movie starred Jennifer Beals as a steel-town girl who dances in a bar at night and hopes to attend a prestigious dance conservatory. Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer and actress, dies at 63 00:24. Moose told The Hollywood Reporter on Saturday that a cause of death has not yet been determined. The other: the film's scriptwriter Joe Eszterhas claims that Eisner asked "two hundred of the most macho men on the [Paramount] lot, Teamsters and gaffers and grips 'I want to know which of these three young women you'd most want to fuck'".[13][14][15]. 0:23. Irene Cara, the Oscar-winning star of Fame and the chart-topping singer of " Flashdance . Eszterhas received his second screen credit for Flashdance, while Lyne went on to direct 9 Weeks (1986), Fatal Attraction (1987), Indecent Proposal (1993), and Lolita (1997). November 26, 2022 6:42am. Ad Choices, Irene Cara, Fame Actress and Flashdance Singer, Dies at 63, Cara earned two Grammys and an Academy Award for her work as an actress, dancer, and musician, A daily roundup of the most important stories in music, How to Watch and Livestream the 2023 Grammys, Grammys 2023 Winners: See the Full List Here, Latin Grammys 2023 Will Take Place in Spain, Samara Joy Wins Best New Artist at 2023 Grammys, Willie Nelson Wins Best Country Album at 2023 Grammys, Viola Davis Achieves EGOT With Win at 2023 Grammys, Wet Leg Win Best Alternative Music Album at 2023 Grammys, Irene Cara, circa 1970 (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images). You also defined an era that is so close to my heart.". Irene Cara was 63 years old. Cara was encouraged to pursue a career in the entertainment industry from a young age, performing in beauty pageants, learning the piano by ear, and taking dance lessons before making her way onto shows including the PBS series, The Electric Company, and eventually to Broadway, where she starred in musicals like Via Galactica, Maggie Flynn, and Sparkle. I didnt think to turn my back on my studies. What a Feeling" from 1983's Flashdance, has died aged 63.. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. She was 63. Thats surely something wed watch! Menu. Following her breakout in Fame, Cara continued her stage work, including performing as Dorothy in a touring version of The Wiz in 1980. 1. Singer and actress Irene Cara died at 63, her publicist confirmed on Twitter Saturday. Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred and sang the title cut from the 1980 hit movie "Fame" and then belted out the . By Theo Farrant & AP Updated: 28/11/2022. ", Irene Cara, best known as a singer of movie themes, holds her award for the song "What a Feeling" from the movie Flashdance. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter, The 'Fame' and 'Sparkle' actress won an Oscar in 1984 for her hit "Flashdance What a Feeling" from the movie 'Flashdance.'. The entrance to the apartment is from South 21st Street. All Rights Reserved. (Getty Images). Her presence on two songs in particularFame and Out Here on My Owncatapulted the films soundtrack onto the Billboard charts, with Fame peaking at No. The court also noted that Marder's attorney had been present when she signed the document. I never thought about it. UPDATE 02/03/2023 : This story seems to be false. But as they say, when Im not in this world, I wont be able to take it with me.. I chose something that was positive for me, a positive experience, because I didnt expect to have a career in Hollywood, or to make the correct chess moves. "The Academy Award winning actress, singer, songwriter, and producer passed away in her Florida home. News of her death was . Perhaps Jennifer would consider a Flashdance sequel for the blockbusters 40th anniversary in another five years? Her publicist Judith A. Moose confirmed the death on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. This was their dream for me, and I fulfilled it. David Cronenberg had turned down an offer to direct the film, as had Brian De Palma, who instead chose to direct Scarface (1983). The multi-hyphenate entertainer sang the title tracks to the 80s films "Flashdance" and "Fame. "[34] Janet Maslin of The New York Times wrote: "With a score by Giorgio Moroder, and with ingenious costumes that are utterly au courant, Flashdance contains such dynamic dance scenes that it's a pity there's a story here to bog them down. Movies. The site's consensus is: "All style and very little substance, Flashdance boasts eye-catching dance sequencesand benefits from an appealing performance from Jennifer Bealsbut its narrative is flat-footed". What a Feeling" from Flashdance and created her own memorable screen moments with films such as . [21][22] The shot of Alex diving through the air in slow motion during the audition sequence was performed by Sharon Shapiro, who was a professional gymnast. OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN REMEMBERED BY JOHN TRAVOLTA, RICHARD MARX AND MORE CELEBRITY FRIENDS: MY DEAREST OLIVIA. It was first released on Blu-ray Disc on August 13, 2013 by Warner Bros. with seven special features including a 15-minute featurette, "The History of Flashdance", a 9-minute featurette, "The Look of Flashdance", "Flashdance: The Choreography" and a teaser and theatrical trailers. Irene Cara, best known for her work acting in '80s movie Fame, in which she also performed the theme song, and for taking home the Oscar for the theme song in 1983's Flashdance, died of high . I had four, she admitted. She was the youngest of five children born to Gaspar and Louise Escalera. She's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet, they said. She was behind some of the most joyful, high-energy pop anthems of the early 80s, including Out Here On My Own and Why Me?, Tributes poured in on Saturday on social media, including from Deborah Cox, who called Cara an inspiration, and Holly Robinson Peete, who recalled seeing Cara perform: "The insane combination of talent and beauty was overwhelming to me. Actress: Flashdance. She is best known for singing two hit songs that dominated 1980s pop culture. She adored her fans. She was 63. Her cause of death is currently unknown and will be released when information is available," her publicist confirmed in a statement. She was 63. Beals said that the look of the sweatshirt came about by accident when it shrank in the wash and she cut out a large hole at the top so that she could wear it again. Irene Cara Michael Ochs Archives. FOREVER REMEMBER HER NAME!". Actress and singer Irene Cara, an Oscar and Grammy winner best known for the theme songs of "Fame" and "Flashdance" in the early '80s, has died, her publicist said. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Irene Cara, actress and singer, is dead at the age of 63. There arent enough words to express my love and my gratitude, Cara told the Oscar crowd in her thanks. Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred in and sang the title cut from the 1980 . Flashdance is a 1983 American romantic drama dance film directed by Adrian Lyne and starring Jennifer Beals as a passionate young dancer who aspires to become a professional ballerina (Alex), alongside Michael Nouri playing her boyfriend and the owner of the steel mill where she works by day in Pittsburgh.It was the first collaboration of producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, and the . Her performance and singing led her to a Grammy nomination forbest new artist and a nod for best pop vocal performance for the title song. I dont mind it at all [when people ask about Flashdance], but to be honest like a lot of people ask me about The L Word or theyll ask me about Book of Eli, she said. It was also one of Lyne's first major film releases, building on television commercials. Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Other songs in the film include "Lady, Lady, Lady", performed by Joe Esposito, "Gloria" and "Imagination" performed by Laura Branigan, and "I'll Be Here Where the Heart Is", performed by Kim Carnes. News of herdeath was announced on her official Twitter account by her publicist, Judith A. Moose. Irene Cara, the Oscar-winning musician best known for singing the title tracks to the hit 1980s movies "Fame" and "Flashdance" has died, her . ", On Instagram Questlove wrote: "Goodbye Irene Cara. Cara sang on the soaring title song with the chorus Remember my name/Im gonna live forever/Im gonna learn how to fly/I feel it coming together/People will see me and cry which would go on to be nominated for an Academy Award for best original song. 8 on the Billboard 100. It ranked No. Jennifer Beals (born December 19, 1963) is an American actress and former teen model. All rights reserved. Beals turned down an offer to appear in a sequel, saying: "I've never been drawn to something by virtue of how rich or famous it will make me. Six months after the infamous Spitgate clip that set the world talking, actor Chris Pine is finally revealing what really happened. During a previous interview on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Jennifer actually opened up about the 1983 flick and shared something about her role we never knew (she was a welder by day and a dancer by night). The film was shot between October 18, 1982 and December 30, 1982. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. The song written for the film, Flashdance What a Feeling, went on to win an Academy Award, sparking a feeling for music and dance that defined the 80s and has lived on in modern times. [7] The soundtrack, compiled by Giorgio Moroder, spawned several hit songs, including "Maniac" (performed by Michael Sembello), and the Academy Awardwinning "Flashdance What a Feeling", which was written for the film by Moroder, with lyrics by Keith Forsey and the singer Irene Cara. The daughter of a concert pianist, American actress Lori Singer first rose to prominence in the drama film, Footloose (1984). [citation needed] Pierce Brosnan, Robert De Niro, Richard Gere, Mel Gibson, Tom Hanks, and John Travolta were also considered for the part. Remembering those we lost: Celebrity Deaths 2022. Alex is also approached by Johnny C. (Lee Ving), who wants her to dance at his nearby strip club, Zanzibar. Michael Nouri (Nick Hurley) After appearing in the hit '80s film, the 72-year-old actor starred on shows All My Children, Damages, The O.C., The Young and the Restless, American Crime Story, and . She aspires to become a professional dancer, but has no formal dance training and works as a nightly cabaret performer at Mawby's, a neighborhood bar and grill. After learning that Alex is one of his employees, Nick pursues her on the job, though Alex turns down his advances. [46], In October 2020, Paramount announced plans to reboot the film as a TV series for its Paramount+ (formerly known as CBS All Access) streaming service. Her performance of the title track "Fame" earned her two Grammy nominations for best new artist and best female pop vocal performance at the 1981 ceremony. [31] On Metacritic the film has a score of 39% based on reviews from 11 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". [6] Its worldwide box-office gross exceeded $200 million. Cara was known for singing title tracks for the 80s films "Fame" and . Pauline Villegas. Her publicist, Judith A. Moose, announced the news on social media, writing that a cause of death was "currently unknown . And just today I had somebody talk to me about The Bride of Frankentstein.. 2:08. She becomes intimidated by the scope of the application process, which includes listing all prior dance experience and education, so she leaves without applying. Flashdance is estimated to have grossed more than $200 million worldwide. Oscar-winning 'Flashdance' singer Irene Cara has died at 63. When she was in third grade she appeared on the "Ted Mack Amateur Hour"singing "Ola, Ola, Ola.". "It is with profound sadness . Her publicist, Judith A. Moose, announced the . So Im happy about that., Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. Nov. 26, 2022 7:57 AM PT. It had a worldwide box-office gross of more than $200 million, with a budget of only $7 million. After seeing Nick with a woman at the ballet one night, Alex throws a rock through a window of his house, only to discover that it was his ex-wife (Belinda Bauer), whom he was meeting for a charity function. Although Lopez argued that her video for "I'm Glad" was intended as a tribute to Flashdance, in May 2003 Sony agreed to pay a licensing fee to Paramount for the use of dance routines and other story material from the film in the video.[53]. Irene Cara, the legendary actress and singer, has passed away at age 63. It includes a new Filmmakers Focus interview with the director but excludes a few special features from the previous Blu-ray release. It seems casting directors knew shed be a hit, with a widely circulated and somewhat controversial report emerging at the time about how she was chosen for the part. The ice skating rink scene on which Jeanie falls was filmed at Culver Ice Rink in Culver City, California. [48], Flashdance is not a musical in the traditional sense as the characters do not sing, but rather the songs are presented in the style of self-contained music videos. 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