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La Vie En Rose: Shirley MacLaine's Life
Shirley MacLaine, born April 24, 1934, in Richmond, Virginia, is an American actress, dancer, and writer. She is best known for her performances in films such as "Tender Is the Night," "Three Days of the Condor," and "Terms of Endearment," for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. In addition to her film career, Shirley MacLaine is also a bestselling author, with books such as "Out on a Limb" and "Dancing in the Light." Her long career and versatile talent make her an iconic figure in the entertainment industry.
1. Out on a Limb
Synopsis: A married woman’s life is turned upside down when she meets a mystical healer in India. She embarks on a spiritual journey to find love and happiness.
Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Charles Dance, John Heard
Release Date: May 8, 1992
Box Office Revenue: $707,798
Other Information: This film is based on Shirley MacLaine’s autobiography.
2. Bewitched
Synopsis: An actress on the decline tries to revive her career by playing the title role in a television adaptation of the series Bewitched, but she is herself bewitched by a real witch.
Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Michael Caine, Monica Bellucci
Release Date: June 24, 2005
Box Office Revenue: $131,159,306
Other Information: The film is a cinematic adaptation of the famous television series Bewitched.
3. Terms of Endearment
Synopsis: The tumultuous story of a mother and her daughter, going through ups and downs while learning to support each other.
Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson
Release Date: December 7, 1983
Box Office Revenue: $108,423,489
Other Information: Shirley MacLaine won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in this film.
4. Steel Magnolias
Synopsis: The friendship among a group of Southern women is tested as they face trials and joys of life.
Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Sally Field, Dolly Parton
Release Date: November 15, 1989
Box Office Revenue: $83,759,091
Other Information: The film is an adaptation of the play of the same name.
5. In Her Shoes
Synopsis: Two very different sisters grow closer and overcome their differences by discovering family secrets.
Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette
Release Date: October 7, 2005
Box Office Revenue: $83,094,401
Other Information: The film is based on the novel of the same name by Jennifer Weiner.
6. Valentine’s Day
Synopsis: Several love stories intersect and overlap on Valentine's Day in Los Angeles.
Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Julia Roberts, Bradley Cooper
Release Date: February 12, 2010
Box Office Revenue: $216,485,654
Other Information: Shirley MacLaine plays a former movie star in this ensemble film.
7. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Synopsis: An ordinary man embarks on an extraordinary adventure to find a missing photograph intended for the cover of the magazine where he works.
Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Danny Kaye, Fay Bainter
Release Date: December 14, 1947
Box Office Revenue: $12,081,447
Other Information: This film is a fantasy comedy based on the short story of the same name by James Thurber.
8. Bernie
Synopsis: A funeral home assistant develops a complex relationship with an eccentric and wealthy widow from his town.
Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey
Release Date: April 27, 2012
Box Office Revenue: $9,204,489
Other Information: The film is based on a true story that took place in Texas.
9. The Apartment
Synopsis: An employee at a large company lends his apartment to his bosses for dates, which complicates his own love life.
Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Jack Lemmon, Fred MacMurray
Release Date: June 15, 1960
Box Office Revenue: $25,000,000
Other Information: The film won five Oscars, including Best Picture.
10. Steel Magnolias (2012)
Synopsis: A new adaptation of the classic Steel Magnolias featuring a group of Southern women and their unbreakable friendship.
Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad
Release Date: October 7, 2012
Box Office Revenue: $75,765
Other Information: This more recent adaptation received mixed reviews.