Which actress starred in the 1987 classic film, Fatal Attraction?

The unforgettable and terrifying role of Alex Forrest was masterfully portrayed by Glenn Close. In this classic 1980s psychological thriller, Close plays a seductive book editor who engages in a weekend affair with a married lawyer, Dan Gallagher, played by Michael Douglas. When he tries to end the fling, her character's infatuation spirals into a violent and relentless obsession that threatens to destroy his family and his life. The performance was a critical triumph, earning Close an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and cementing her status as a formidable Hollywood star.

The film's impact went far beyond the box office, becoming a cultural touchstone that sparked intense debate about infidelity and obsession. It is perhaps most famous for a single, shocking scene involving a pet rabbit, which permanently etched the term "bunny boiler" into the popular lexicon to describe a scorned and dangerously obsessive person. The character of Alex Forrest became one of cinema's most iconic villains, a testament to the chilling intensity of Close's portrayal.

Interestingly, the film's now-famous ending was the result of a last-minute reshoot. The original conclusion saw Alex taking her own life in a way that would frame Dan for her murder. However, test audiences reacted poorly, demanding a more visceral and final confrontation. The studio obliged, creating the dramatic and violent finale that has since become a memorable moment in thriller history.