Mark and Me Podcast Episode 9: Sherilyn Fenn
May 11, 2017
Sherilyn Fenn, best known for her role as Audrey Horne in Twin Peaks, dives into her unique journey from a challenging childhood to stardom in Hollywood. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from the iconic series and reflects on her experience working with David Lynch. Fenn discusses the emotional weight of portraying legendary figures like Elizabeth Taylor and the personal growth that shaped her perspective on acting and life. The excitement surrounding the Twin Peaks revival and its lasting influence keeps the nostalgia alive in this fascinating conversation.
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How Acting Started As An Escape
- Sherilyn Fenn fell into acting to avoid starting her senior year at Beverly Hills High and discovered performing felt like an escape from instability.
- She trained at Lee Strasberg briefly and learned on-the-job through early 80s film roles while figuring out her craft.
Personal Truth Fuels Better Acting
- Sherilyn says personal life experience makes the best acting material because it carries deeper truth than manufactured performance.
- She credits coach Roy London for teaching her that revealing personal vulnerability improves filmed work.
Audrey Was Written For Her
- David Lynch wrote Audrey's part after a 15-minute meeting where Sherilyn was simply herself and didn't perform what she thought was expected.
- She found it surreal that a short encounter turned into a career-defining role.
