Adrian Lyne's 1997 movie adaptation of Lolita has turn into a cult classic over the years. The main character become an influential figure for both Tumblr and Instagram fashionistas, making Dominique Swain — who played Lolita — an icon to many.
Unfortunately, like many other 90s teen stars, Swain briefly faded out of the limelight after her breakout role. Here's what we find out about her life this present day.
How Old Was Dominique Swain In 'Lolita'?
Out of the 2500 actresses that auditioned for the title function of Lolita, Swain, a 14-year-old high schooler was once cast alongside Jeremy Irons' Humbert Humbert — the English professor who seduces the nymphet, Dolores "Lolita" Haze (firstly 12 years outdated however made 14 in the movie).
The actress — who'd prior to now starred in 1997's Face/Off starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage — had despatched her audition tape to New York where she was later flown in, all the means from her friend's area in Los Angeles while her oldsters had been in Hawaii.
She's also a huge fan of the ebook. "I revere the novel, I've read it six times," she shared. "One thing I wrote to the director on my audition tape that I initially sent, is that Lolita didn't have a point of view, she was third person. I told him I know who she is, and I can give her a point of view. That's all I wrote, and that's what I felt." (per Velvet Coke)
Did 'Lolita' End Dominique Swain's Career?
After Lolita, Swain persisted to seem in some films within the late '90s and early 2000s, including Girl, Intern, The Smokers, Tart, Pumpkin, and New Best Friend. However, critics assume that the 1997 drama restricted the actress' occupation. Natalie Portman, who refused the position when it was introduced to her, additionally feared that it could wreck her profession.
"I wasn't willing to do that [Lolita]," explained the Black Swan star. "It wasn't the right thing for me to do at the time. I wasn't willing to put myself in a sexual role when I was 13 or 14, and I still wouldn't do it now. It's not necessary to do more of that."
According to IMDb, they used an adult body double for Swain's intimate scenes in the film.
However, Swain did not appear to mind the ones issues at all. In an interview with Hollywood Chicago, she mentioned that Lyne "was like a second father" to her, so she felt relaxed doing the arguable movie.
"I think your relationship overall with the director is very important," she stated. "Some directors think it's not their job to influence the actors at all, and I think that's completely dumb. They hire you because they know what we can do, and when it’s a collaborative vision, it's always going to be better. I can give them what I have as an actor, but if you can figure out what I'm capable of, it does inspire confidence and risk-taking."
Where's 'Lolita' Star Dominique Swain Now?
Swain did not retire from appearing as maximum might suppose. Though she'll at all times be related to Lolita, she's in truth starred in contemporary movies like 4 Horsemen: Apocalypse, Meteor Moon, and Eminence Hill, and within the Lifetime TV movies: The Wrong Mr. Right, Obsessed with the Babysitter, and The Wrong Mommy.
As for her non-public life, 42-year-old Swain lately helps to keep a low profile. But on her personal Instagram account, she regularly stocks photos of her traveling with her long-term partner, Jamie Harr. They even have a devoted shuttle account, @welovejourneys. "We're going to travel all over the world and have many adventures and this will help us remember and share them!" learn the bio of their joint web page.
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