Did Lara Flynn Boyle Predict Her Career Downfall In An Interview?

July 16, 2024

Highlights

Lara Flynn Boyle's interview about her career raised eyebrows.
Boyle's high-profile relationships and controversies hurt her reputation and career.
Boyle's alleged plastic surgeries have significantly changed her appearance.

In the early 1990s, Lara Flynn Boyle held the status of one of Hollywood's most prominent young stars. Her career took off with consecutive roles in ABC's Twin Peaks and the big-screen adaptation of the Saturday Night Live sketch Wayne's World.

Boyle displayed remarkable versatility in both dramatic and comedic roles. Her career appeared promising and poised for continuous growth. However, Boyle vanished from Hollywood, partly due to bad publicity and harsh media, controversial relationships, and rumored cosmetic procedures.

Lara Flynn Boyle Admitted She Became Too Intimidating To Work With

Lara Flynn Boyle's career was on a promising trajectory, but an interview she gave to Vanity Fair in 2001 hinted at some self-perceived shortcomings that ironically foreshadowed the decline of her Hollywood career.

According to Boyle, "I'm the kind of woman who, when she walks into a party, makes all the other women leave the room." She went on to acknowledge that she believed she came across as intimidating to people.

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Embracing the label of a bad girl, Boyle also pointed out a double standard in the media's treatment of her love life compared to that of men.

"Women are judged differently. If a guy is young, somewhat successful, and going out and being seen with women, it's no big deal. I mean, I'm not married, so..."

Boyle's open acknowledgment of her assertive and, at times, confrontational reputation may have contributed to some conflicts on the set.

Lara Flynn Boyle's Movies and TV Shows
Title	Character	Year
Poltergeist III	Donna Gardner	1988
Twin Peaks	Donna Hayward	1990-1991
The Rookie	Sarah	1990
The Dark Backward	Rosarita	1991
Mobsters	Mara Motes
Eye of the Storm	Sandra Gladstone
Where the Day Takes You	Heather	1992
Wayne's World	Stacy
Equinox	Beverly Franks
The Temp	Kris Bolin	1993
Red Rock West	Suzanne Brown	1993
Baby's Day Out	Laraine Cotwell	1994
Threesome	Alex
The Road to Welville	Ida Muntz
Café Society	Pat Ward	1995
The Big Squeeze	Tanya Mulhill	1996
The Practice	Helen Gamble	1997-2003
Happiness	Helen Jordan	1998
Men in Black II	Serleena	2002
Huff	Melody Coatar	2004-2005
Las Vegas	Monica Mancuso	2005-2006
Baby on Board	Mary Radcliffe	2009
Cougar Hunting	Kathy	2010
Hansel & Gretel Get Baked	Witch Agnes	2013
Lucky Dog	Ms. Donley	2015
Death in Texas	Grace	2020

Her perceived attitude might have deterred some from wanting to work with her because, as she revealed, Hollywood preferred to avoid actors it deems too intimidating to facilitate good collaboration and a harmonious atmosphere on set.

Lara Flynn Boyle's High-Profile Relationships And Controversies Contributed To Her Career Downfall

Lara Flynn Boyle's romantic entanglements in Hollywood got in the way of her career and harmed her reputation in the public eye.

During the filming of the TV series Twin Peaks, Boyle dated her co-star, Kyle MacLachlan. Their relationship allegedly led to tension on set, particularly with fellow actress Sherilyn Fenn. Fenn revealed that Boyle complained about Fenn's character and her on-screen romance with MacLachlan's character, which led the show's writers to modify the storyline.

In the late 1990s, Boyle dated David Spade, and their relationship went south when Jack Nicholson expressed interest in Boyle. Despite Spade's initial lack of response to Nicholson's advances, Boyle was seen with Nicholson after a car accident, leading to accusations of infidelity.

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Later, Boyle was linked to Harrison Ford in 2006 after Ford's separation from his wife. "That was so blown out of proportion. I sat down in a booth with Harrison Ford at a party and talked to him for five minutes… People really think I'm a home wrecker. That I'm difficult. That I'm crazy..." she shared. Despite denials of any romantic involvement, the rumors damaged Boyle's reputation.

Lara Flynn Boyle's Relationship History:
Kyle MacLachlan	1989 - 1991
Richard Dean Anderson	1995
John Patrick Dee III	married - 1996, divorced - 1998
David Spade	1998 - 1999
Jack Nicholson	1999 - 2003
Eric Dane	2001
Jaron Lowenstein	2004
Will Kopelman	2004
Donald Ray Thomas	married - December 18, 2006

When the #MeToo movement gained momentum in 2017, Boyle acknowledged facing inappropriate behavior during her career. She expressed support for actresses who had come forward with allegations of mistreatment.

"Oh, all the time ... It happens all the time," Boyle replied. "I looked at it on two levels: Do I want to flip burgers, or do I want to put up with someone not being appropriate with me?" Boyle told The Hollywood Reporter when asked if she experienced any mistreatment during her career.

These incidents, along with the broader issues of sexism and misogyny in Hollywood, left a negative impact on Boyle's career prospects.

Lara Flynn Boyle Is Unrecognizable Due To Her Plastic Surgeries

Lara Flynn Boyle once expressed concerns about the challenges of aging in an industry that often favors youth. In 2002, Boyle told the Daily Mail, "I know I may be running out of time. There are just not that many roles for older women. On a vanity level, I am not looking forward to aging at all—I think I look pretty good now."

Many celebrities feel compelled to maintain a youthful look to stay relevant and secure roles. Tragically and ironically, this may result in actresses no longer resembling themselves. In the case of Boyle, her unique and distinctive facial features, which are their calling cards, become unrecognizable, making it challenging for them to leverage their name and acting reputation.

Lara Flynn Boyle's Alleged Plastic Surgeries:

Rhinoplasty / Nose job
Lip augmentation
Facial fillers
Browlift / Facelift
Corrective surgery

E! News reported that Boyle's appearance significantly changed. She was photographed with a puffier face, and her signature pout appeared fuller than ever, leading to speculations about excessive cosmetic procedures.

The tabloids continued to buzz about her looks in 2016, with the Daily Mail reporting that every time Boyle made a public appearance, her face prompted double takes due to noticeable alterations.

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While her decision to undergo cosmetic procedures is a personal one, the alleged changes in Boyle's appearance could have diminished her star power and made her less recognizable to her fans.

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