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Anne Heche, an American actress, director, and screenwriter, passed away last year at the age of 53. The actress met her untimely demise last August after she crashed her car into a house in Los Angeles. The cause of her death was a "sternal fracture due to blunt trauma". The news of her death came as a shock to her fans and the entertainment industry.
Anne Heche was cremated last year but she was finally laid to rest at the Hollywood Forever cemetery on Mother's Day, nine months after her death. According to Los Angeles Times, her ashes now lie among fellow entertainment industry legends in the popular cemetery's Cathedral Mausoleum.
Heche was renowned for her acting range, versatility, and fascinating performances. Throughout her career, she appeared in a large number of films and TV shows, making an impression on the audience. Here are five of her most popular movies that perfectly showcase her acting prowess and preserve her legacy as one of Hollywood's most renowned actresses:
Six Days, Seven Nights, and 4 other popular Anne Heche movies that prove her versatility as an actress
1) Six Days, Seven Nights (1998)
Harrison Ford and Anne Heche star in Ivan Reitman's adventure romantic comedy Six Days, Seven Nights, which was released in 1998. The film centers on a New York magazine editor named Robin Monroe (Heche) and her pilot, Quinn Harris (Ford), as they make an emergency landing on a barren island. To survive and return to civilization, the two must cooperate.
Despite mixed reviews from critics, Six Days, Seven Nights was a commercial success, earning over $164 million globally. The film also stars David Schwimmer and Danny Trejo and is still loved and appreciated by viewers 24 years after its release. Anne Heche's performance in the movie was significant and memorable which her fans will always cherish.
2) John Q (2002)
John Q is a 2002 crime-drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes, starring Denzel Washington and Anne Heche. The movie follows a man named John Quincy Archibald (played by Washington) who takes a hospital emergency room hostage in order to secure treatment for his dying son.
Heche plays a hospital administrator who tries to negotiate with John to end the standoff peacefully. John Q was praised for its emotional performances and timely message about the flaws in the American healthcare system. Even though the movie received mixed reviews from critics, it grossed over $102 million worldwide making it a commercial success. Both Washington and Heche were praised for their performances in John Q.
3) Donnie Brasco (1997)
Donnie Brasco is a 1997 crime-drama film that tells the story of an undercover FBI agent, Joe Pistone (played by Johnny Depp), who infiltrates the Mafia in New York City. The movie is directed by Mike Newell and also stars Al Pacino, Michael Madsen, and Anne Heche. Heche plays the role of Maggie Pistone, the wife of Joe Pistone, who is unaware of her husband's true identity.
In Donnie Brasco, Anne Heche has a standout performance as a wife who adores her husband dearly but grows increasingly wary of his actions. Heche's persona struggles with balancing her commitment to her spouse with her curiosity about his line of work. She gives a subtle performance that conveys the emotional complexity of her character's circumstances throughout the entire movie.
Donnie Brasco earned more than $124 million worldwide and was well-received by critics. The film received plaudits for its accurate depiction of the Mafia and outstanding performances. Critics praised Heche's ability to portray a variety of emotions in her role.
4) Wag the Dog (1997)
Wag the Dog is a 1997 political satire film directed by Barry Levinson and starring Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, and Anne Heche, among others. The movie tells the story of a political strategist who hires a Hollywood producer to create a fake war in order to distract the public from a presidential s*x scandal.
Heche gives a standout performance in Wag the Dog, holding her own against actors of De Niro and Hoffman's caliber. She has a crucial role in the story, and Heche gives her performance a sharpness and sense of humor. Her on-screen chemistry with Hoffman is especially strong, as the two performers capitalize on one other's positive traits to construct a compelling narrative.
The film's gnawing wit and intelligent writing was praised by critics, who gave Wag the Dog excellent reviews. Overall, Anne Heche's performance in Wag the Dog is a testament to her acting skills, and the movie continues to stand out in her career.
5) I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
I Know What You Did Last Summer is a 1997 slasher film directed by Jim Gillespie, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Anne Heche. The movie follows a group of teenagers who accidentally hit a pedestrian with their car and decide to dispose of the body. A year later, they are stalked by a mysterious figure who knows their secret.
Anne Heche plays a small role as Melissa Egan, a character with a connection to the killer but her role is significant nonetheless. I Know What You Did Last Summer was a box office success but received mixed reviews from critics.
Anne Heche was a gifted actress who made a lasting impression on the entertainment industry. She was able to perform a variety of parts, from drama to comedy to horror, because of her versatility as an actress. The entertainment industry has lost tremendously with her untimely passing, and her efforts won't be forgotten.
