Diane Lane recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk about her long acting career, working with Kenny Rogers, and her role in the show Feud: Capote vs The Swans. The Emmy-nominated actress shared some interesting insights about her life and experiences.
Lane, who made her film debut at the age of 13, is known for working in numerous films throughout her career. In fact, she has worked more than any other actress in Hollywood history. Jimmy Kimmel asked Lane about the longest amount of time she has spent away from the makeup chair, and she revealed that she once took a break of nearly two years. During that time, she enjoyed spending time with her mother in Georgia, indulging in eating bacon and butter. She also shared that she was pregnant with her daughter during that period and even fixed a lawnmower.
As Lane reminisced about her time in Georgia, she mentioned that her grandmother used to be a Pentecostal preacher in Washington County. Jimmy asked if her grandmother spoke in tongues, to which Lane confirmed. Interestingly, Jimmy also inquired if Lane had ever played a role where she had to speak in tongues, and she admitted feeling scared to attempt it, knowing that her grandmother would be watching down from heaven.
Moving on to her extensive career, Jimmy asked Lane about the secrets behind her long-lasting success. Lane attributed her longevity in the industry to her passion for acting and stage performances, which she has been involved in since her early years. She mentioned how she remembers watching Truman Capote on talk shows in the 70s, which coincidentally is the era that Feud: Capote vs The Swans is set in.
Playing the character of Slim Keith in Feud was a challenge for Lane. In order to prepare for the role, Lane studied Slim Keith’s biography and learned about her strength of character. She admired how Keith refused to let Capote take her down and discovered that this strength stemmed from not allowing her father to force her to choose between him and her mother when she was growing up.
Throughout the interview, Lane’s charisma shone through as she spoke about various aspects of her career. She shared stories about working with Kenny Rogers and how he even took her and her father on a helicopter ride to a concert in New Jersey. Lane called Rogers a lovely person with a big heart and mentioned that he impressed her father, who wasn’t initially keen on flying.
Jimmy also took the opportunity to compliment Lane on her appearance in movies like Streets of Fire and Secretariat. Lane revealed that she had tried to be authentic in her role in Secretariat and wanted to wear an original wig with silver hair. However, the production team decided that a different wig would be more appropriate, causing some minor trouble on set.
As the interview progressed, Lane’s friendship with the other actresses in Feud became evident. Lane explained that the bond among actors is unique, almost like being part of a big circus family. She mentioned that even though they weren’t close before filming, they formed strong connections due to their shared experiences in the industry.
In discussing her career, Lane revealed that her father, who was a teacher and also spent time with John Cassavetes, provided guidance but struggled to offer advice to her. She confessed to being a terrible auditioner and not receiving many jobs through the traditional audition process. Despite this, Lane has managed to have a successful career spanning decades.
The interview concluded with Jimmy praising Lane for her remarkable performances in movies like The Romanoffs and House of Cards. Lane expressed her gratitude, emphasizing that she was honored to be a part of these productions.
Overall, Diane Lane‘s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live was entertaining and insightful. The actress’s anecdotes and warm personality captivated the audience. Fans can currently watch her in the show Feud: Capote vs The Swans, available for streaming on Hulu.
