It's common for stars to look up to other people in the industry. For Rachael Leigh Cook, one particular showbiz icon has been a beacon of inspiration throughout her career — the legendary Parker Posey. With an illustrious career spanning decades, Posey has carved out a niche for herself after she starred in over 30 independent films. Known for her quirky and unique roles such as Darla Marks in "Dazed and Confused," Meg Swan in "Best in Show," and Mary in "Party Girl," Posey has charmed audiences with her undeniable talent and bold choices.
In Cook's life, Posey's unapologetic individuality and refusal to conform to Hollywood norms have been a guiding light. After working together in "Josie and the Pussycats," Cook shared her love for Posey, gushing to The Independent in 2021, "She was just the most potently cool human I had ever met or seen on screen, so I sought to be as awesome as Parker Posey, only with, you know, non-impressive results."
Inspired by Posey's approach to her craft, Cook has embraced her own artistic journey with renewed enthusiasm. The actor explained, "For a while, I was banging out probably four movies a year. I was feeling really creatively fulfilled. I was cast as a schizophrenic a couple of times and a rape victim, I think, another three or four times. So I was doing things that felt challenging and that required me to dig deeper."
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