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Back when Daryl Hannah made Splash it seemed like Hollywood was her oyster, but her career really went no where. Now she has come forth and claims that Asperger’s Syndrome had her blacklisted in Hollywood according to
Digital Spy.
“I never went on talkshows, never went to premieres. Going to the Academy Awards was so painful for me. I’d almost faint just walking down the red carpet. I was so socially awkward and uncomfortable that I eventually got blacklisted.
“Studio executives would call me but I’d be too shy to call them back. So after a while a couple of studios literally told my manager that I was blacklisted.”
She added: “If something in my personal life comes up that moves me – whether it’s because my father was ill, or because I want to spend time with my boyfriend – I will prioritize that over taking a movie part. That’s the way I’ve been throughout my life.”
I wonder if she came forward with this years ago if that would’ve helped her career because then the people that she says blacklisted her, would have understood why she wouldn’t do things they asked her to do?
[ # 386720 ] Comment from Victoria [February 28, 2010, 5:22 pm]
Asperger’s Syndrome was not official until 1994. I’m 41 with Asperger’s and, believe me, wish it was official sooner.