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Ann-Margret Says 'Streetcar' Was 'A Rough One,' Struggling to Leave Blanche Behind

In Interview Magazine, the 84-year-old reflects on the lingering emotional toll of the 1984 TV adaptation.

Overview

  • Ann-Margret tells Interview Magazine that portraying Blanche DuBois demanded complete emotional honesty and was "a rough one."
  • She confirms director John Erman had to remind her on the final day it was "just a movie" after colleagues found her crying alone.
  • She says it took "a while" to step out of Blanche’s mindset once filming wrapped, underscoring how deeply the role affected her.
  • She recalls Tennessee Williams had pursued her for the part years earlier, saying she was thrilled by his interest in her work.
  • She previously told The Washington Post she consulted a psychiatrist during production and experienced weeks of lingering flashbacks.