SmartLess "Michelle Pfeiffer"
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Sep 29, 2025 
Academy Award-nominated actress Michelle Pfeiffer shares an insider's look at her storied career. She talks about her unexpected journey from court reporting to acting and the unique experience of filming Grease 2. Michelle reveals how becoming a grandmother shifted her priorities and deepened her love for acting. She reflects on evolving opportunities for women in film and her approach to selecting projects. With anecdotes about auditioning for Scarface and some fun on-set stories, Michelle delivers a captivating peek into her life in Hollywood.
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Humble First TV Job
- Michelle's first TV credit was a one-line role on Fantasy Island where she remembered the single line and toga costumes.
- She recalled the excitement of seeing her name with a star and living in a tiny Honey Wagon trailer on set.
From Stenography To Acting
- Michelle trained in court reporting before acting and found the shorthand system made her feel crazy because her hands and mind kept transcribing conversations.
- She abandoned it as it interfered with normal speech patterns and her desire to act.
Grease 2 Keeps A Cult Following
- Michelle enjoyed Grease 2's performative aspects and remembers iconic moments like dancing as 'A For All Seasons' and keeping her bowling ball and case.
- She still engages with fans who recreate scenes online and reposts their tributes.
