THEThe world of fashion and cinema mourns her disappearance of Annabel Schofieldthe Welsh actress and model who was able to embody the rebellious and sophisticated spirit of the Eighties. AND died in Los Angeles at age 62 due to complications of a brain tumor. The news confirmed from The Hollywood Reportermarks the end of an era for those who lived through the golden age of London catwalks and great American television intrigue.
Annabel Schofield, farewell to an icon of the Eighties
Born in Llanelli, Wales, in 1963, Annabel Schofield was much more than just a model. Raised in a family linked to cinema – his father John was a well-known manufacturing executive – Annabel quickly became one of the most iconic faces on the scene New Romantic of London. With his magnetic gaze, conquered hundreds of international coversbecoming the muse of legendary photographers such as David Bailey. Her ability to move from the punk chic of Vivienne Westwood to the sophistication of Yves Saint Laurent made her an authentic model of worship.
Annabel Schofield in 1987. (Getty Images)
From the catwalks to the set of Dallas
However, the general international public remembers her above all for her role in one of the most beloved series of all time. In the late 1980s, Schofield moved to Los Angeles where she got the part of Laurel Ellis in Dallas. For twelve episodes, his character wreaked havoc on the power dynamics of the Ewing family by acting alongside the legendary Larry Hagman as JR Her Laurel was an ambitious and independent woman, a perfect disruption to the ruthless world of Texan oil.
That Ferrari commercial became a cult
In addition to success in DallasAnnabel Schofield’s global fame was cemented by one commercial remained imprinted in the collective imagination. Driving a black Ferrari in the desert, the model lowered her sunglasses to ask: “Sorry, are those Bugle Boy jeans you’re wearing?”. A sequence of a few seconds that transformed her into an international star, combining the charm of luxury cars with the denim aesthetic of the time. A joke that became a catchphrase, symbol of a pop culture that Annabel dominated with ease.
Annabel Schofield: her career behind the scenes and her friendship with Heath Ledger
Always restless and creative, Schofield was not satisfied with acting. He founded his own production companythe Bella Bene Productions, working behind the camera for films like The Brothers Grimm and the Enchanting Witch. It was on that set that he made a connection deep friendship with Heath Ledgerto which he dedicated his semi-autobiographical novel The Cherry Alignment. Writing became a way for her to rework the years spent in the spotlight, honestly describing the lights and shadows of Hollywood.
The battle against the disease
There death of Annabel Schofield it took place on February 28th. In recent months, the actress had shared updates on her health with extreme dignity, even using a fundraising platform to meet California’s huge medical expenses. Her last message, full of hope after an emergency operation, remains the last testimony of a woman who Melissa Richardson, of the agency Take Two Agencyhe described how «authentic, loyal and overwhelmingly beautiful».
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