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A Grudge Of Her Own

[Blind Gossip] The passing of Penny Marshall is a loss for everyone who ever enjoyed or worked on one of her projects.

Well, almost everyone.

[Actress] had not spoken to her in a long time. Years after they did A League of Her Own together, she asked Penny to cast her in [Other Film]. Penny said no, that she wasn’t exactly right for the part. [Actress] took it personally and held a grudge from then on. Doubt she will tell that story. She’ll probably just pretend she is sad along with everyone else, even though she and Penny haven’t spoken in years.

Some other projects that Penny Marshall directed or produced include Jumpin Jack Flash, Big, Awakenings, Renaissance Man, The Preacher’s Wife, Riding in Cars With Boys, Cinderella Man, and Bewitched.

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Actress/Other Film:

[Optional] Your favorite Penny Marshall project?

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  3. PGreen says

    Hmmmm. Although I immediately thought this was either Rosie O’Donnell or Madonna, the Blind specifically references “Actress,” so I’m going with Geena Davis.

    Favorite Penny Marshall Film? Loved Big and League of Their Own, but Riding in Cars With Boys holds a special place in my heart. As does Laverne and Shirley. Rest in peace, Penny.

    • zappy2050 says

      Definitely Rosie – who is a nasty piece of work – without an ounce of talent. Thanks God she is not on TV anymore.

  8. Awwbreed says

    Actress: Geena Davis
    Other film: Riding in cars with boys

    I loved Laverne and Shirley as a child. My mother letting me stay up to watch was the best part. Those were the days! 😉

  9. MaryQuiteContrary says

    Geena Davis?

    Jumpin’ Jack Flash is my personal favorite out of all of her films but she will always be Laverne to me. Schlamiel, schlimazel!

  12. ILUVCA4evr says

    Actress/Other Film: Cindy Williams. Can’t remember the film, but I do remember hearing about the feud.

    [Optional] Your favorite Penny Marshall project? Everything! She was very insightful and will be missed.

  13. Guccigal says

    Madonna

    Calendar girl to play Marilyn Monroe? (I’ve nevr seen this movie; just a guess)
    Bewitched?

  16. Vampira says

    Madonna and Rosie O’Donnell were in A League of Their Own & neither could act, so take your pick.

  17. aaaJoe says

    Rosie O’Donnell – the film is probably “Riding in Cars With Boys”

    Favorite: “A League of Their Own”

  26. GayleStorm says

    Rosie O’Donnell?

    ROD was probably thinking she was perfect for the ‘Samantha’ role in Bewitched. lol

  34. luddite2 says

    Rosie O’Donnell? Not sure what she wanted though. A League of Their Own is an all-time favorite of mine. There’s no crying in baseball!!

  36. rexczarina says

    Rosie O’Donnell, I remember well how whiny she was about not being cast in the Harry Potter films.

  38. KCeagle says

    Geena Davis
    Bewitched ?

    I liked Big and A League of Their Own. Penny was a great director in the boys only Hollywood clique.

    • KikiWinter says

      I thought that too, Geena Davis gave an interview about how she grew up watching Bewitched on TV but that they carried an anti-feminist vibe. Seems like it would be a role she would want so she could transform it into something more politically correct.

  41. amagod121 says

    Madonna and Rosie were both in A League … and both seem like masterful grudge holders. I’ll go with Madonna on this one.

  42. GretaGuesses says

    Rosie O’Donnell holds grudges, so maybe it’s she…or Madonna. I don’t know what movie the person wanted cast in.

    I LOVE ‘A League of Their Own’! I was a big fan of ‘Laverne and Shirley’ as well.

    • kelno19 says

      Rosie and Penny did commercials together for K-Mart, so I don’t think it’s her. Now, Madonna on the other hand….
      Loved Laverne & Shirley!

  43. GretaGuesses says

    Rosie O’Donnell holds grudges, so maybe it’s she…or Madonna. I don’t know what movie The person wanted to be cast in.