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Angelyneis not happy with the new Peacock series on her life.
In an interview withInside Editionthis Thursday, the Angelyne spoke out aboutAngelyne, which starsEmmy Rossumand premiered on the platform on Thursday.
The ’80s billboard queen was very critical about the show, saying, “I had a little glimpse of it and I refused to watch it.”
“It doesn’t do me justice,” she continued. “Would you be flattered if someone played you and misrepresented you?”
Angelyne — who is seen in interview still driving her signature pink Corvette and doing high kicks at a reported 71 years old — sells T-shirts with her face stamped on them from the back of her car. When a fan says he has one of her T-shirts, Angelyne replies, “Well, you should get another one, they’re only $500.”
The star also criticized the source to which the show is based off of, a 2017Hollywood Reporterpiecethat uncovered her real identity.
According to the reporter, Angelyne threatened to leave the interview when he tried to ask about her real backstory, saying, “No, I was born Angelyne.”
Starring alongside Rossum areMartin Freeman(Fargo),Hamish Linklater(Midnight Mass),Michael Angarano(This Is Us), Molly Ephraim (The Front Runner), Philip Ettinger (First Reformed),Lukas Gage(Euphoria), Charlie Rowe (Rocketman), Alex Karpovsky (Girls) andDavid Krumholtz(The Deuce).
While the limited series partly aims to remain true to Angelyne’s real story, the show won’t be an exact retelling of her life.
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Rossum previously shared why she took the role and what she hopes Angelyne sparks in the minds of viewers.
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The actress also commented on her personal views of Angelyne, and how much of her own life has been put into the project.
“I’ve spent the better part of four years thinking, living, and breathing this project. I love Angelyne,” she continued. “She’s as ifMarilyn Monroegot into an easy bake oven with a ’80s punk Barbie Doll, and a dose of new age spirituality.
Rossum added, “She’s a trailblazer, a hustler, a visionary, the original influencer, a living-breathing piece of art. Here is a little taste of the show. I hope you fall in love with her magic.”
Angelyneis streaming now on Peacock.
source: people.com
