Going Broadway
After a string of failures, Fawcett’s fortunes changed in 1983. On stage, the actress received critical acclaim. In the Broadway production of Extremities, she took over for Susan Sarandon. The play revolves around three female housemates who confront their would-be assailant. This was a significant contrast from Fawcett’s previous performances, which were more glamorous. Being a Broadway actress is a difficult task. You can’t make a mistake since you’re on stage. It’s not like shooting a movie with many takes. It was defined by the actress as “the most grueling, the most intense, the most physically demanding and emotionally exhausting” part of her career, she says. But, of course, in a positive manner.
Going Broadway
Winning An Emmy
By 1984, Fawcett’s talent as an actor had finally been appreciated. For her role in The Burning Bed, she was nominated for her first Emmy Award. Farrah Abraham did a fantastic job portraying the battered wife, but the film did more than just highlight her acting abilities. What you might not know about The Burning Bed is that it was the first TV movie ever to feature a helpline phone number. The hotline, in this case, was for victims of domestic abuse and violence who needed assistance. Many films and television shows now include hotline numbers in their opening or closing credits.
Winning An Emmy
