There are many movies known for glamorous performances of actors, catchy music, and exploring themes of ambition and friendship in the world of entertainment, but Burlesque is for sure one of the most memorable ones.
In this 2010 musical drama starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, among other big names, we follow a small-town girl, Ali, who becomes a star performer at a struggling burlesque club in Los Angeles. Though it received mixed reviews, the chemistry between Aguilera, Cher, and the rest of the cast was phenomenal, and that’s why we’re going to check up on these good people to see where they are today.
1.Eric Dane
Dane was amazed by Aguilera’s transformation from a quiet, cute girl to a larger-than-life character with a powerful voice and impressive dance skills. After leaving Grey’s Anatomy in 2012, Dane took on the role of Cal, Nate Jacobs’ father, in HBO’s hit series Euphoria. Eric treated Cal as a complex character with moral and legal dilemmas and worked hard to capture the nuanced details to avoid any misunderstandings.
2.Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell shared that working on Burlesque changed her perspective on sensuality, teaching her that being sexual doesn’t diminish self-worth. After that, Bell has popped off with roles such as voicing Princess Anna in Frozen, getting the main role on The Good Place beside Ted Danson, and starring in The People We Hate At The Wedding in 2022.
3.Alan Cumming
Alan Cumming loves dancing and how the moves can tell a story without a single spoken word, which is why he was very excited to have a song-and-dance number in Burlesque. Unfortunately, the whole scene was cut and is only available as a DVD extra. By the way, if you want to see Cumming dance, check out Schmigadoon! on Apple TV+. He’s also currently hosting The Traitors on Peacock dressed in the most fabulous tartan outfits money can buy.
