Sharon Tate's Sister Was Brought to Tears at Seeing Margot Robbie's Beautiful Portrayal of Tate
Debra Tate, sister to actress Sharon Tate, played by Margot Robbie in Quentin Tarantino’s latest film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, was very involved in the process of helping Robbie become the iconic actress. She loaned Robbie her sister’s jewelry and perfume, and was very supportive of Robbie’s portrayal.
Tarantino even invited Debra to the set on the day they filmed a scene in which Tate goes to the movies to see the most recent film she acted in, The Wrecking Crew. In the scene, she arrives at the theater and explains that she’s in the movie. The theater owner invites her in to watch, and the girl at the ticket booth asks to first take her picture in front of the movie poster. While all this was happening, Debra was sitting inside the theatre so she would not be seen by paparazzi. She was listening over the production headphones though, and she explains the surprise she had when hearing Robbie in the role:
“She made me cry because she sounded just like Sharon. The tone in her voice was completely Sharon, and it just touched me so much that big tears [started falling]. The front of my shirt was wet. I actually got to see my sister again...nearly 50 years later.”
After the premiere, Debra gave this glowing review of the full portrayal:
“She actually touched me in a way that convinced me that she was Sharon. She did such a damn good job that, for me, personally, the visit was a little short. I had Sharon back in front of me again, and it was too short a visit.”
It really was a wonderful performance in an incredibly beautiful film. I was so touched by the whole movie. I can’t recommend it enough. And the fact that it was such an homage for the family of Sharon Tate is really special. Go see the film if you haven’t already, and enjoy.
via: VF