Francesca Scorsese shared a photo in her Instagram story that showed her father appearing emotional about the milestone. The image showed the 'Goodfellas' director covering his eyes with his hands.
Slate describes the pressure she felt to be an ingenue during her early career, yet ultimately realized it never suited her. She reflects on how those roles limited her potential, as she often received "little carrier pigeon" jobs that did not allow her to fully express herself. After turning 40, she chose to wait for more substantial roles, leading her to Dying for Sex, which offered a significant break from previous clichés and allowed her to showcase her full range as an actress.
After a tough journey filled with countless rejections, Liza Colon-Zayas emphasizes the importance of resilience, stating, 'I just had to hold on to the fact that I knew deep down that I had something special.' Her experience reflects the mentorship effect each rejection can have on an actor's growth.