Dee Wallace recounted her experience working on 'E.T.' during a podcast, revealing a creative clash with director Steven Spielberg. The actress was uncomfortable with a scene involving her character, Mary, and E.T. having a love story. Spielberg's vision included a revealing shot, but Wallace argued for the film's family-friendly nature. With support from producer Kathleen Kennedy and writer Melissa Mathison, they compromised on the scene. Ultimately, Wallace felt the film’s emotional impact highlighted its purity and love, and she recognized its profound effect on audiences in theaters.
"The only time Steven and I parted ways creatively was there's a whole B story in 'E.T.' about E.T. having a love affair with Mary, a love crush on Mary."
"I argued my point that this was a family film. I could understand the parents smoking pot in 'Poltergeist.' But this film was very pure to me. And it was about love."
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