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Getting to Know Olivia Hussey, the Legendary Actress of 'ROMEO AND JULIET' Who Passed Away After Battling Cancer
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"Olivia was an extraordinary person. Her warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of everyone who knew her," wrote the actress's family in a statement regarding the remarkable kindness of the actress born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on April 17, 1951.
"Olivia lived a life full of passion, love, and dedication to the arts, spirituality, and kindness towards animals. As we mourn this tremendous loss, we also celebrate Olivia's lasting impact on our lives and this industry," added the family of the actress who grew up in England.
Written By: Adristi Putri Febrianti
Olivia Hussey, the legendary Hollywood actress widely known for her role as Juliet in the classic film ROMEO AND JULIET (1968), passed away at the age of 73. Before her death, Hussey had been battling breast cancer for years, as reported by deadline.com on Monday, December 30, 2024. This sad news was conveyed by the family through Olivia's official social media account, which was used to announce her passing on December 27, 2024.
"Olivia was an extraordinary person. Her warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of everyone who knew her," wrote the actress's family in a statement regarding the remarkable kindness of the actress born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on April 17, 1951.
"Olivia lived a life full of passion, love, and dedication to the arts, spirituality, and kindness towards animals. As we mourn this tremendous loss, we also celebrate Olivia's lasting impact on our lives and this industry," added the family of the actress who grew up in England.
Olivia Hussey began her acting career at a young age, even before she turned 14, she was already performing on stage professionally. In 1965, she starred in the films THE BATTLE OF THE VILLA FLORITA and CUP FEVER. Her career skyrocketed after starring in ROMEO AND JULIET, which was released in 1968. This film was a huge success, grossing US$38.9 million (around Rp629 billion) with a production cost of only about US$850,000 (Rp13.7 billion). Despite its success, the film also sparked controversy regarding Olivia's iconic role as Juliet.
1. Chosen to Star in the Film Romeo and Juliet
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Olivia Hussey got the opportunity to join the film adaptation of the classic play by William Shakespeare after performing in the theater production The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, playing the character Jenny. Her stunning performance caught the attention of Italian director Franco Zeffirelli, who was impressed by her talent and beauty. Zeffirelli felt that although Olivia was still young, she had enough experience to portray Juliet, as well as the physical appeal suitable for the role.
Out of approximately 500 actresses considered, Olivia Hussey was ultimately chosen to play Juliet in ROMEO AND JULIET (1968), a film directed by Zeffirelli. According to Maurice Rapf's writing in the article Generation Gap in Verona in the September 6, 1968 issue of Life magazine, Zeffirelli felt that Olivia was the most suitable choice for the role, which required an actress with a maturity beyond her years.
In the film, Olivia starred alongside Leonard Whiting, who played Romeo, who was also very young, at just 16 years old. Olivia Hussey's brilliant performance in this film earned her various accolades, including the David di Donatello Award and the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress in 1969, in recognition of her talent and success in the film industry.
Out of approximately 500 actresses considered, Olivia Hussey was ultimately chosen to play Juliet in ROMEO AND JULIET (1968), a film directed by Zeffirelli. According to Maurice Rapf's writing in the article Generation Gap in Verona in the September 6, 1968 issue of Life magazine, Zeffirelli felt that Olivia was the most suitable choice for the role, which required an actress with a maturity beyond her years.
In the film, Olivia starred alongside Leonard Whiting, who played Romeo, who was also very young, at just 16 years old. Olivia Hussey's brilliant performance in this film earned her various accolades, including the David di Donatello Award and the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress in 1969, in recognition of her talent and success in the film industry.
2. Controversy After the Film Romeo and Juliet
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Olivia Hussey's role as Juliet in ROMEO AND JULIET (1968) sparked controversy, especially due to the daring scenes involving nudity, despite her being only 16 years old at the time. Alongside actor Leonard Whiting, who played Romeo, Olivia appeared nude in several scenes, which were considered too bold for their very young age. The scenes triggered a debate in society, given that both were deemed too young to perform such acts.
The controversy resurfaced after Olivia Hussey released her latest autobiography, Girl on the Balcony, in 2018. In promoting the book, Olivia revisited the controversial moment when she and Leonard Whiting performed nude in ROMEO AND JULIET. According to reports from foxnews.com, this revelation caught the attention of the media and the public, as the issue remained a hot topic even after many years.
Despite the controversy, Olivia Hussey expressed that she did not feel pressured by the scenes. In an interview with Fox News, she recalled the "wonderful sensation" she felt after filming.
The controversy resurfaced after Olivia Hussey released her latest autobiography, Girl on the Balcony, in 2018. In promoting the book, Olivia revisited the controversial moment when she and Leonard Whiting performed nude in ROMEO AND JULIET. According to reports from foxnews.com, this revelation caught the attention of the media and the public, as the issue remained a hot topic even after many years.
Despite the controversy, Olivia Hussey expressed that she did not feel pressured by the scenes. In an interview with Fox News, she recalled the "wonderful sensation" she felt after filming.
"It was truly amazing. Even while we were shooting, there were journalists waiting for interviews during lunch and tea breaks. "And they came from all over the world," Hussey told Fox News.
"I was celebrating my 16th birthday while shooting... When the film was released, we were traveling around the world, and I couldn't really spend my teenage years like other teenagers... Everyone came to us for photos, asking for autographs. However, it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience," she reminisced at that time.
3. Once Defended Her Role in Romeo and Juliet
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The film had already become a highlight even before its release in theaters, especially due to news about Olivia Hussey's boldness in appearing without underwear in a love scene depicting her wedding night with Leonard Whiting, who was the same age as her. Although her sensitive body parts were visible in the scene, Hussey revealed that she felt comfortable while on set and did not feel pressured by the situation.
"I think because it was done with great taste. And in Europe, it’s very different. In America, it’s very taboo. However, in Europe, many films feature nude scenes. No one really has a problem with it," she said at that time.
"However, the fact that I was 16 years old is what made a lot of publicity... The large crew we were working with was trimmed down to just very ordinary people, just a handful of people. It was done in the afternoon when it wasn't too crowded. That was a closed filming location...," he continued.
If you look at it, the reality is that these two young people got married without their parents' consent and spent one night together before dying... And that is not prohibited in any country... And we were filming at the end of the movie. So at that time... We had all become one big family... It wasn't a big deal. And Leonard was not ashamed at all! In the middle of filming, I completely forgot that I wasn't dressed,� he added.
"However, the fact that I was 16 years old is what made a lot of publicity... The large crew we were working with was trimmed down to just very ordinary people, just a handful of people. It was done in the afternoon when it wasn't too crowded. That was a closed filming location...," he continued.
If you look at it, the reality is that these two young people got married without their parents' consent and spent one night together before dying... And that is not prohibited in any country... And we were filming at the end of the movie. So at that time... We had all become one big family... It wasn't a big deal. And Leonard was not ashamed at all! In the middle of filming, I completely forgot that I wasn't dressed,� he added.
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