During a game of Harper’s Bazaar’s “All About Me” with her co-star Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder shared an interesting story about her audition for the role of Veronica Sawyer in the classic ’80s teen comedy “Heathers.” She revealed that her agent had advised her against taking the role, expressing concerns about her appearance. According to Ryder, she was told that she “wasn’t considered pretty enough” for the role, which led her to undergo a makeover at Macy’s in the Beverly Center mall in Los Angeles. Despite her agent’s strong discouragement, Ryder was drawn to the character of Veronica, describing her as an “outsider.”
Reflecting on the experience, Ryder mentioned that she was just 15 years old when filming for “Heathers” began. She went on to reveal that she was so keen on playing Veronica that she was even willing to take on the role for free. Additionally, she disclosed a turning point in her career, mentioning that she lost a job around the release of “Heathers” but didn’t provide specific details about the project or the director involved.
Despite facing discouragement and potential career repercussions, Ryder expressed confidence in her decision, with her co-star Jenna Ortega supporting her choice. It’s interesting to note that while “Heathers” was initially viewed as a box office flop, it eventually gained a cult following and inspired a musical and television adaptation.