Rita Wilson is looking back on the timeless films that inspired her lifelong passion for cinema.
The actress and producer, 68, told People magazine at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday, where she opened up about the movies and stars that first captured her imagination.
"I grew up in Hollywood, so I've been surrounded by the movies — went to the movies on, you know, Hollywood Boulevard at the Chinese Theatre," Wilson shared.
"And I think it's probably going to be The Wizard of Oz, Sound of Music and Mary Poppins — big Julie Andrews moment."
The Sleepless in Seattle star continued, "But then later on, it came down to performances like Barbara Stanwyck in The Lady Eve, and, you know, in the '70s, Jane Fonda in Coming Home and Klute."
As a producer, Wilson said she remains passionate about films that bring generations together and celebrate women's stories. "As a producer, I still feel connected — very connected — to multi-generational films. I produced the [My Big Fat] Greek Wedding and the Mamma Mia franchises," she explained.
"I am about females bringing some joy and light into the world, and if there's music involved, that is icing on the cake."
At the gala, Wilson also imagin ed what kind of exhibit she would curate at the museum. "My exhibit would be all the great female performances over the course of history, and I'm sure we'll be seeing that with the 100th anniversary coming up in 2028," she said.
"But I am a governor in the actors branch, and so I am in awe of the female performances we have had in almost 100 years."
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