Behind the Rivalry: Jessica Lang and the Legends

🎭Jessica Lang reflects on the rivalry between Joan Crawford and Betty Davis in the series 'Betty and Joan' and how Hollywood pit these two legendary actresses against each other.

🎥Lang discusses the challenges of portraying Joan Crawford and the research she did to understand the character.

🎬Lang shares her perspective on the dynamics of the on-set relationship between Joan Crawford and Betty Davis and the tensions that arose during the filming of the series.

🏆Lang talks about the competitive nature of Hollywood and how it influenced the relationship between these two iconic actresses.

👥Lang reflects on what could have been a friendship between Joan Crawford and Betty Davis if they were not manipulated by Hollywood's marketing strategies.

What is the series 'Betty and Joan' about?

—'Betty and Joan' is a series that explores the rivalry between Hollywood legends Joan Crawford and Betty Davis during the filming of the movie 'Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?'

How did Jessica Lang prepare for the role of Joan Crawford?

—Lang did extensive research on Joan Crawford's life and career to understand her character. She studied Crawford's films, read biographies, and analyzed her mannerisms and voice.

What challenges did Lang face while portraying Joan Crawford?

—Lang had to capture the essence of a real-life legend and ensure she did justice to Crawford's personality. It was a delicate balance between accuracy and interpretation.

What were the tensions between Joan Crawford and Betty Davis during the filming of 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?'?

—There were conflicting reports about the tensions between Crawford and Davis. While some claim that they got along fine, others suggest that they had a difficult relationship on and off set.

What could have been the nature of the relationship between Joan Crawford and Betty Davis?

—Lang believes that if Hollywood didn't manipulate and pit them against each other for marketing and publicity purposes, Crawford and Davis could have been friends rather than enemies.

00:00In this interview, Hollywood legend Jessica Lang discusses her role as Joan Crawford in the series 'Betty and Joan' and reflects on the rivalry between Joan Crawford and Betty Davis.

00:13Lang shares her thoughts on the on-set relationship between Crawford and Davis, discussing the tensions and competition that arose.

00:28She talks about the challenges of portraying a real-life legend and the amount of research she did to accurately portray Joan Crawford.

00:49Lang reflects on the dynamics between Crawford and Davis and suggests that they could have been friends if not for Hollywood's manipulation.

01:00She discusses her experience working with Susan Sarandon and expresses her admiration for her co-star. Lang also reflects on her role in the classic film 'Tootsie' and how it almost didn't happen.

03:13Lang shares advice she would give her younger self before winning an Oscar for her role in 'Tootsie'.

03:23The interview concludes with Lang expressing her gratitude for being part of the series 'Betty and Joan' and her appreciation for the fans.

03:33The interview ends with a preview of the series 'Betty and Joan' and the reminder not to miss it.