Overview

• Dern was told she would no longer be welcome at UCLA if she accepted the role.
• The head of the film department deemed it 'insane' to give up college for the film.
• 'Blue Velvet' became a cult classic and a pivotal moment in Dern's career.
• Ironically, the film is now part of UCLA's core curriculum for film studies.
• Dern shared her story on Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson’s podcast.