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Pidgeon

American  
[pij-uhn] / ˈpɪdʒ ən /

noun

  1. Walter, 1898–1984, U.S. actor, born in Canada.


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For all of Pidgeon’s best efforts, it’s difficult to believe that passionate love is what overcomes Bessette’s very legitimate aversion to being trapped in the orbit of a famous man rather than entering a romantic partnership with him.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a terrific moment, and Pidgeon sells it, just as she sells Bessette’s initial inner conflict — she knows that getting involved with the American prince is a bad idea, but he is very persistent and, well, she just can’t help herself.

From Los Angeles Times

“Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette,” which stars newcomer Paul Anthony Kelly as JFK Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn, hangs its justification on that faint memory and his Cinderella-style courtship with Bessette.

From Salon

Kelly closely resembles JFK Jr., while Pidgeon has Bessette’s fragile, elven bearing.

From Salon

They ditched the wig and dyed Pidgeon’s hair blonde, knowing fans would be doing side-by-side comparisons of the actress and Bessette.

From The Wall Street Journal