Did you know the actress who played Bonnie Grape in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape was discovered because of a daytime talk show? In 1992, Darlene Cates appeared on Sally Jesse Raphael in an episode called “Too Heavy to Leave Their House,” where she opened up about living with severe obesity and being homebound. Screenwriter Peter Hedges saw her story on TV and knew she’d be perfect for the role of Bonnie Grape. Just a year later, she was starring alongside Johnny Depp and a young Leonardo DiCaprio
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Did you know the actress who played Bonnie Grape in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape was discovered because of a daytime talk show? In 1992, Darlene Cates appeared on Sally Jesse Raphael in an episode called “Too Heavy to Leave Their House,” where she opened up about living with severe obesity and being homebound. Screenwriter Peter Hedges saw her story on TV and knew she’d be perfect for the role of Bonnie Grape. Just a year later, she was starring alongside Johnny Depp and a young Leonardo DiCaprio
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Meeting tomorrow at 11 AM 116 W. Main Street Albertville, Alabama … sounds like you may want to run the topic by either the fire chief or zoning officer….. they’re telling people what they can talk about now….. is that normal? Clean up November 1st, 10 AM for Mrs. Darlene….. spread the word! If the city wouldn’t have rallied, Darlene would’ve been homeless ….. let that sink in…. Better 👀👀👀….. #alabama #fox #corruption #breakingnews #fyp
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