Isabella Rossellini Defends Her Role in ‘Blue Velvet’ Against Roger Ebert’s Accusations

Isabella Rossellini received criticism from Roger Ebert for her role in ‘Blue Velvet’ by David Lynch. Ebert believed the film was unimportant for such a demeaning role for Rossellini.
She played Dorothy Vallens, a singer traumatized by gangster Frank Booth. The controversial scenes led to mixed reviews. Rossellini defended her choice saying she understood the script’s challenges and had no reservations about the role.
Despite the criticism, Rossellini praised Lynch’s direction in ‘Blue Velvet,’ highlighting the complexity of her character and the film’s brilliance. Rossellini is currently promoting her role in ‘La Chimera.’

BLUE VELVET, Isabella Rossellini, 1986, © De Laurentiis Entertainment Group/courtesy Everett Collection

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