Dee Wallace, famed for E.T. and The Hills Have Eyes, reveals how she defied typecasting by effortlessly switching between sitcoms and gritty dramas — even joking that a trip to New Zealand for The Frighteners helped her escape the “mother roles” that followed her iconic performance. Her acting journey began at age eight, inspired by her tear-jerking mother, who ignited her lifelong passion to move audiences. What started as a chance encounter — auditioning for a receptionist job in New York — turned into a career-defining role, proving serendipity can be the spark that lights a star.

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