Juliette Danielle Worden (born December 8, 1980)[2] is an American actress best known for portraying Lisa, the love interest of Johnny in the 2003 film The Room.

Juliette Danielle
Born
Juliette Danielle Worden

(1980-12-08) December 8, 1980 (age 43)
Other namesJuliette Clark
OccupationActress
Years active
  • 2002–2003
  • 2011–present
Spouse
Joe Clark
(m. 2017)
[1]
Websitejuliettedanielle.com

Career edit

The Room edit

Danielle was the female lead in Tommy Wiseau's cult film The Room in which she plays the protagonist Johnny's (Wiseau) scheming fiancée, Lisa, although she was originally cast for the supporting role of Michelle.[3]

The film was initially a notable failure, receiving abysmal reviews and exceedingly low box office returns. Shortly after the film, Danielle gave up acting to pursue other careers. However, the film went on to achieve cult success in various late night screenings, celebrating its disjointed dialogue and inconsistent plot. Like many of the film's other actors, including Wiseau himself and Greg Sestero, Danielle has embraced the following that the movie has achieved around the world, attending screenings and managing and using her Facebook page to interact with her fans.[4]

Her favourite line from the movie is "Leave your stupid comments in your pocket."[3]

One of her most notable scenes is during a conversation with the character Michelle, when a pronounced bulge on her neck appears several times under her red halter top.[5] That particular scene has been focused on in commentary and audience viewings. Danielle was puzzled by the phenomenon saying, "Can I just tell you that I've spent hours in front of the mirror trying to replicate that on purpose? I have no idea what was going on."[6]

Return to acting edit

In 2012, Danielle returned to acting[7] and appeared in Dead Kansas, Ghost Shark 2: Urban Jaws[8] and Till Morning.

Personal life edit

Danielle spent most of her early life in Sugar Land, Texas, a suburb of Houston.[3] She moved with her mother and sister to Los Angeles in the early 2000s and decided to pursue an acting career.[citation needed] In 2017, Danielle moved to San Antonio to be closer to her family.[9]

On July 7, 2017, Danielle married Joe Clark.[10][11]

Portrayal in The Disaster Artist edit

The 2017 film The Disaster Artist, starring James Franco,[12] dramatizes the events around the making of The Room.[13] Danielle is portrayed by Ari Graynor,[14] though Britney Spears was briefly considered for the role.[15]

Filmography edit

Year Film Role
2002 Tempus Fugit (short) College student
2003 The Room Lisa
2013 Dead Kansas Rebecca
2013 Till Morning (short) Evie
2015 Ghost Shark 2: Urban Jaws Elsie Grey
2018 Texas Cotton Worker

References edit

  1. ^ "Six years ago I married my best friend. It's scary to love someone this much. And it's worth it. Pray alongside us today for many more years together. 🥰". instagram.com.
  2. ^ "How Accurate is The Disaster Artist? The True Story of Tommy Wiseau". History vs Hollywood. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c Ryan, Andie (July 15, 2011). "Interview with The Room's Juliette Danielle". Praxis Magazine. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  4. ^ "Juliette Danielle". Facebook.
  5. ^ "Lisa and Michelle has a conversation". YouTube. November 10, 2015. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  6. ^ Grass, Jonathan (November 15, 2014). "Juliette Danielle discusses starring in 'The Room', thoughts on Huntsville, new Kickstarter". AL. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
    - Dickson, EJ (June 28, 2013). "Lisa Exits "The Room"". The Awl. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  7. ^ "IAmA Juliette Danielle (Lisa from The Room)". Reddi IAmA. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  8. ^ Juliette Danielle at IMDb
  9. ^ "Today Joe and I are celebrating three years since our arrival in San Antonio. We have lived so much life in these past few years...built our business, bought a house, got married, and experienced SO MUCH LOSS. I look back and as hard as it has been on our new relationship, I wouldn't change a thing. I am so grateful we have built the life we set out to create. I look forward and I have hope. Here's to more adventures with my best friend in the whole world. 🥂". instagram.com.
  10. ^ "Julliette Clark - Official Facebook Page, Married Joe Clark July 7, 2017"". facebook.com.
  11. ^ "Yay! We're celebrating 5 years married today! 🎉". instagram.com.
  12. ^ Chang, Justin (November 30, 2017). "James Franco's 'The Disaster Artist' is a hilarious, heartening celebration of failure". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  13. ^ Zuckerman, Esther (December 1, 2017). "How 'The Disaster Artist' Recreated the Low-Budget Costumes of 'The Room'". Racked. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  14. ^ Page-Kirby, Kristen (December 1, 2017). "The moment in 'The Disaster Artist' that's too real to be funny". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
    - Marine, Brooke (November 30, 2017). "Ari Graynor on the Meta-Absurdism of 'The Disaster Artist', and Its Depiction of the Troublesome Sex Scene in 'The Room'". W. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  15. ^ Musto, Michael (November 20, 2017). "Gigi Gorgeous: Don't Ask Me The Genital Question!". YouTube. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
    - Schwerdtfeger, Conner (December 1, 2017). "Apparently The Disaster Artist Originally Wanted To Cast Britney Spears". Cinema Blend. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
    - Watkins, Gwynne (November 30, 2017). "Britney Spears in 'The Disaster Artist'? Ari Graynor reveals how she beat out pop star for breakout role". Yahoo! Entertainment. Retrieved December 3, 2017.

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