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Tara Reid was just 21 years old when she booked the role of young trophy wife Bunny Lebowski.
Were all very fond of her.
Im like, Whats on me?
Is there something in my hair?
But it was just really fun.
Where in your career would you say you were when you bookedLebowski?
Three days later, I got it.
I was just in shock, and everyone was screaming, like, Yay!
And I still didnt understand it yet.
Then, when I was on set, I got it.
And after that, all these movies started coming to me; my whole life changed.
What was your initial reaction to Bunny Lebowski?Bunny was one of a kind.
The Coens were just coming off ofFargo, which was a commercial hit and a major awards player.
Going intoLebowski, how familiar were you with their work?I watchedFargo, I thought it was amazing.
But I still didnt understand that …
I was young, and Im not from here, and I didnt know how big it was.
She knew exactly what she was doing.
She was fun and she wasnt trying too hard.
Like, when shes driving the car and singing, Viva Las Vegas.
I think that Bunny was a little bit clueless but kind of smart.
She just loved to have a good time.
I think thats what made them laugh, because everyone else was so serious about getting the part.
If it was now, I probably wouldnt have gotten the role.
I interviewed Jeff Bridgesearlier this year, and I was so delighted to feel like he is the Dude.
Back then, was that also your experience?He was the Dude.
He was always, not just the Dude, but a kind man.
Probably one of the kindest actors Ive ever worked with.
He could pull off any character, at any time.
And when he passed, it was a tragic loss, on so many different levels.
That guy was one of the most brilliant actors Ive ever worked with.
So, I was like, Whats going on with the music?
He was so funny.
I mean, the movie didnt have a moment where we didnt stop in between takes with people laughing.
It was a movie that truly had comedy, vulnerability, family, friends, and characters.
Its a well-written character ensemble that no one will ever forget.
Have you been?No, but Ive been invited so many times; I was always shooting.
Theyre like, Tara, girls are dressed as Bunny, they have green toes cut off.
Number one beingAmerican Pie?Yes,American Pie, and thenBig Lebowski.
I mean, the fans forBig Lebowskiare definitely more hardcore than the fans fromAmerican Pie.
Shed probably make it like the Playboy Mansion, with hot girls running around maybe with all green toes.
I have no idea, but it would be fun.
How do we get one of those for you?
Maybe,The Bunny Rides?
you’ve got the option to start that rumor.
Sam Elliott narrated the Dudes story.
Who would be the right fit to narrate a Bunny vehicle?
Jennifer Coolidge is the first person that came to mind for me.Oh yeah!
I love Jennifer Coolidge; Ive done four movies with her.
Shed be perfect.She has that sexy voice, shes beautiful, shes fun.
I was honored to work with her.
I would do any movie with them.
Come on, let me know!
And Ill do the first interview with you, like, Whats up?!
