The chapter delves into the impact of storytelling in Griffin Dunne's life, showcasing his family's tradition of passing down memorable stories through generations. It also covers themes of family history, the blurred line between truth and fiction, and the influence of famous individuals on personal identity. Griffin's career as an actor and his deep friendship with Carrie Fisher are also discussed, shedding light on personal connections, envy, and the allure of celebrity.
Actor and Director Griffin Dunne grew up surrounded by Hollywood fame and celebrity — his father was a TV producer, his aunt the renowned writer Joan Didion, his sister a blossoming actress and the late Carrie Fisher his best friend and onetime roommate. But the Dunne family became famous for tragedy when Griffin’s 22-year-old sister Dominique was murdered by her boyfriend. Dunne’s father, Dominick, chronicled the tumult of the murder trial for Vanity Fair, while privately struggling as a closeted homosexual. Kara talks to Dunne about the difficult decision to revisit these moments in his new memoir The Friday Afternoon Club.
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