Isabella Rossellini transitioned from her modeling career to an acting career through David Lynch’s 1986 film, Blue Velvet. Rossellini was praised for her role and the film achieved a cult status in the following years, but Blue Velvet was a controversial film at the time of its release. The explicit content was a major problem for critics, including Roger Ebert, who accused Lynch of exploiting the actress. However, Rossellini has defended Lynch in her recent interview.

Isabella Rossellini as Dorothy Vallens in Blue Velvet

David Lynch worked on Blue Velvet‘s script after the commercial failure of his epic sci-fi project, Dune. While the critical response was divided, Lynch received his second Academy Award nomination for Best Director for the film.

Isabella Rossellini Defends David Lynch For Her Exploitative Scenes In Blue Velvet Isabella Rossellini and David Lynch on the sets of Blue Velvet

Isabella Rossellini played the role of...