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Natasha Richardson

We Love You, Natasha!

By Michael Musto, Tuesday, Mar. 17 2009 @ 4:30PM
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Categories: Featured, get well

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As Natasha Richardson struggles to recover from her skiing accident, I'm looking over her career credits and finding them all extremely worthy of the child of two Oscar winners. Among my faves:

1988: Patty Hearst. Natasha was riveting as the kidnapped and brainwashed heiress whom I now count as a pal.

1990: The Handmaid's Tale. In this sleek, just-campy-enough version of the futuristic Margaret Atwood tale about women birthing a pure race of babies, Natasha exuded star quality for centuries.

1992: Anna Christie. Natasha and Liam Neeeson set off such sparks in this O'Neill revival on Broadway that, unsurprisingly, they later married.

1998: Cabaret. She won every award in the book for her Broadway triumph as Sally Bowles, the medium-talented singer with glittery eye makeup, scads of vulnerability, and a bun in the oven.

Natasha is such a superb actress that when she starred in a rotten production of Streetcar Named Desire, you just knew it had to be the direction!

We love you, darling!

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Comments (28)

dabitch says:

Yay! Thank you for running something upbeat.

Posted On: Tuesday, Mar. 17 2009 @ 4:38PM
gladys bump says:

Patty Hearst and Handmaid's Tale weren't great movies by any means, but she was great in them, Get well, Natasha!

Posted On: Tuesday, Mar. 17 2009 @ 4:39PM
Bethie says:

God bless you, your husband and family. Our prayers for a full recovery.

Posted On: Tuesday, Mar. 17 2009 @ 4:47PM
hempers611 says:

A class act! Show biz is proud to have her as an artist.

Posted On: Tuesday, Mar. 17 2009 @ 5:21PM
CMG says:

I actually first discovered in the remake of The Parent Trap which introduced the world to Lindsay Lohan. She was great and real in that role. I wish the Redgraves and the Neeson family well.

Posted On: Tuesday, Mar. 17 2009 @ 10:51PM
Crony says:

You forgot the best one of all, the incredible The Comfort of Strangers.

Natasha is great!

Posted On: Tuesday, Mar. 17 2009 @ 11:49PM
Jairee says:

Here is a beloved actress who never hurt anyone, and this accident is a tragedy. I wish the Neeson and Redgrave families well as they endure this trial.

Posted On: Tuesday, Mar. 17 2009 @ 11:51PM
Bindi the jungle GURL says:

Not looking good kids...this story is one of those real tragic tales without a happy ending. Other media sources are reporting her brain dead. Of course we all hope them wrong, we'll probably hear the truth today.
God Bless Natasha.

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 7:26AM
MNT says:

I had the pleasure of working with Natasha and Liam on NELL. I distinctly remember that they were two of the nicest, warmest and most generous people. I wish her well and my thoughts go out to her, Liam, their children, extended family and friends.

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 11:25AM
ileen says:

The sincerity of this post and comments are overwhelming considering the usual tone here. I'm also keeping the Neeson/Redgrave clans in my thoughts.

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 11:42AM
vladju says:

Musto, you do sincere much better than Perez. What's worse, he had Natasha dead yesterday in a mad rush to break the news!

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 12:22PM
southern dave says:

Breathtaking natural beauty and a genius for finding the truth in a role.
All done with such a light, sure, radiant touch.
What a lady, what a family.

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 1:20PM
latenitebump says:

never heard of her!

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 1:53PM
Adam says:

She's also quite charming in the underrated Widow's Peak.

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 3:37PM
Jani says:

Dear Natasha,

We do love you indeed! Your warmth, intelligence and grace are qualities all too rare these days. My heart is breaking today, fearing the worst. My deepest prayers for you, your beautiful sons, husband, mother, sisters and others who know and love you.

A Fan

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 3:56PM
Jane says:

I cannot stop thinking about Natasha today she is in my thoughts and I am praying that she will make a full recovery. Liam and Natasha make a great couple and my heart goes out to all the family.

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 4:06PM
Bernadette says:

You are a victorious daugther, wife , mother and an actress. lots of people love you. I will pray for your recovery. I have faith miracles do happen, and prayers are answered.

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 5:30PM
connie says:

Natasha, I am praying for you, hoping you can have a complete recovery.

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 5:33PM
Ellen Kimball says:

My heartfelt wishes that her "brain injury" will improve. Natasha is a beautiful and talented woman, just a few months older than my stepdaughter.

I cannot imagine the pain the Redgrave/Richardson/Neeson extended family are experiencing.

Peace, love and happiness... I approve helmets and hugs for everyone, whether on bicycles, horseback riding, skiing, or skateboarding.

EK

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 5:34PM
pam says:

my prayers are with you and the family me and my mom will pray for your recovery we all love you the porter family

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 5:43PM
suzanne oneill says:

what a nightmare for her family and friends. enjoy life while you can, folks. you never know when The Big Thumb that constantly circles over all our mortal heads will squash you in your tracks. i wish you well, natasha, and hope against hope for your recovery.

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 5:43PM
suzanne oneill says:

what a nightmare for her family and friends. enjoy life while you can, folks. you never know when The Big Thumb that constantly circles over all our mortal heads will squash you in your tracks. i wish you well, natasha, and hope against hope for your recovery.

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 5:45PM
suzanne oneill says:

sorry, everyone. i didn't mean to post the same thing twice, but technology got the better of me (as usual).

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 5:48PM
peggy says:

Thank you for posting something positive. I think we're all hoping for a happy outcome/speedy recovery for Natasha. My favourite role of hers was in "Blow Dry." It's one of those lovely, silly movies which can always make me feel better when I'm having a bad day.

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 6:31PM
Chris says:

This is so sad. A beautiful woman in the prime of her life, who found success in work and love and family....I hope that her family knows that, although they grieve the deepest, they do not grieve alone.

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 11:15PM
Chris says:

This is so sad. A beautiful woman in the prime of her life, who found success in work and love and family....I hope that her family knows that, although they grieve the deepest, they do not grieve alone.

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 11:16PM
Jewel says:

RIP, Natasha. My favorite movie of yours is "Blow Dry." Fun yet tinged with a bit of sadness, but basically upbeat and hilarious.

Posted On: Wednesday, Mar. 18 2009 @ 11:24PM
Reynolds says:

For the past couple months, I watched 'The Parent Trap' Every time it was on. in its entirety! I sincerely enjoyed watching Natasha Richardson's performance. It was so warm and real. I was Heartbroken when the Breaking News was about her accident. She simply MUST be in a Better Place. Her spirit is too Pure. Well wishes to her family. So Sad.

Posted On: Thursday, Mar. 19 2009 @ 8:08PM

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