Kim Basinger ran a successful career in Hollywood before disappearing from the industry a few years back. Her last performance was seen in the second movie from the 50 Shades of Grey franchise, 50 Shades Darker, in which she played the role of the lead character’s former lover. Recently, she has spoken about her absence from the film industry and the vital transition in her career.
In 2022, Basinger had spoken about her agoraphobia in an episode of Red Table Talk. She expressed her challenges of doing the basic activities, where leaving the house became difficult for her. In a 1999 documentary named Panic, she discussed her panic disorder that led to agoraphobia. She further expressed how it started during her school days and how she coped with it over years.
Basinger’s time away from the screen
After her performance in 50 Shades Darker, she took some time away from the screen. In the movie she played the role of Elena Lincoln, who was the former lover and later business partner of the male lead character Christian Grey. After this movie, she Basinger kept a low profile, only making a public appearance in 2023 at her daughter’s baby shower. This move showed her focus on her personal and family life.
In an interview with People Magazine, Basinger addressed the rumors surrounding her retirement. She has stated that she has become quite selective about taking up a role which truly excites her, stating that she is ‘picky’ regarding her selection of roles. She has also spoken about how Hollywood treats ageing actresses.
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In another interview with Variety, she has talked about the necessity of recruiting intimacy coordinators, a regular practice in movies in Hollywood that ensures the actors’ comfort during the intimate scenes.
Social activism of Kim Basinger
Kim Basinger has always been quite active in promoting social rights for animals. One of her campaigns was against the practice of dog meat, speaking against the practice in some parts of Asia. The Oscar-winning actress has also posed for anti-fur advertisements for PETA and Farm Sanctuary. When Indonesia banned the consumption of dog meat in March 2023, she stated:
Thank you Governor Heru for your leadership in taking this brave and tremendously powerful step to ban the cruel, dangerous and illegal dog meat trade in Jakarta.
Amidst the rumors of her retirement from the big screens, her statements indicate a deliberate choice on her behalf to take on selective roles that she prefers to play. Her recent public appearances and her comments on several practices in the film industry suggest that she is still associated with the entertainment world but wants to be involved on her own terms.
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