Tuesday, April 5, 2022

On The Rise

a promo pic of Shelley, 1978

Shelley was one of the newest and hottest actresses on the scene in 1978. By that time, she was already a highly-paid Supermodel and was recognized around the world as The Charlie Girl. She had done a cameo in the Woody Allen film Annie Hall the year before and was being considered by long-time Bond producer Cubby Broccoli to play Bond Girl in the upcoming Bond film Moonraker. Currently, she was a first time leading-lady in the film If Ever I See You Again, handpicked by director/producer Joseph Brooks. The model-turned-actress was being interviewed left and right; and Shelley was excited and optimistic with her newfound opportunity in Hollywood. Her star was on the rise.

a writeup about Shelley, 1978