Disney’s 1998 iteration of The Father or mother Lure stays a strong staple inside popular culture almost three many years after its debut. That enduring recognition is arguably not solely due to Lindsay Lohan’s successful efficiency as twin sisters Annie and Hallie but in addition due to the strong supporting forged. Character actress Polly Holliday was additionally a part of that ensemble and, sadly, she simply handed away. After the information of Holliday’s loss of life turned public data, Lohan, PT director Nancy Meyers and extra paid tribute to her.
In Nancy Meyers’ beloved household comedy (which is streamable with a Disney+ subscription), Polly Holliday performs the function of Marva Kulp Sr., the sort director and proprietor of Camp Walden. Holliday might solely seem in the course of the first third of the movie, however the seasoned comedic actor performs her function to perfection. Meyers took to Instagram after studying in regards to the late actress’ passing, and he or she shared a nonetheless from Father or mother Lure. Not solely that, however the filmmaker additionally shared a candy message in Holliday’s honor as her caption:
So unhappy to listen to of Polly Holliday’s passing. She was so variety and sport and simply great in each second in The Father or mother Lure. I simply noticed her the opposite evening in All The President’s Males. She was improbable in that movie. My condolences to her family members and associates.
As a part of the movie, Holliday was additionally capable of share the display screen with Lindsay Lohan whereas making the Disney film. Lohan responded to Holliday’s passing by sharing a candy remark underneath Nancy Meyers’ put up. When sharing her recollection, Lohan summed up her late co-star with some actually variety phrases:
Oh my goodness. 💔 what a lovely lady in and out. God bless and RIP Polly 🙏❤️🪽
One other forged member to touch upon the Gremlins alum’s loss of life was Lisa Ann Walter, who performs witty and loving housekeeper Chessy in The Father or mother Lure. Along with providing her condolences, Walter additionally admitted that she by no means realized that it was Holliday enjoying Marva Kulp within the movie:
Oh my gosh, I’m simply now placing collectively that it was her in that movie. She was great and naturally, additionally [in] The Father or mother Lure. RIP Polly.
Polly Holliday was certainly a proficient star, whose profession spanned each the stage and display screen. When it got here to TV, she turned a breakout star when she performed the function of Florence Jean “Flo” Castleberry on the hit ‘70s sitcom, Alice. Holliday would finally reprise Castleberry – who was recognized for her iconic catchphrase, “Kiss my grits” – on a short-lived spinoff, Flo. For her work as Flo on the OG present, Holliday earned two Golden Globe Awards in addition to three consecutive Emmy nominations. She additionally acquired a single Globe and Emmy nod every for her work on the spinoff present. All through her profession, Holliday additionally appeared in movies and TV exhibits like The Golden Women, Mrs. Doubtfire, Dwelling Enchancment and The Heartbreak Child.
Whereas the Stick It alum’s presence in The Father or mother Lure is restricted, her work nonetheless positively provides to the movie’s legacy. As of late, followers have even been calling for a sequel to the Lindsay Lohan movie resulting from her reuniting with forged member Elaine Hendrix (Meredith Blake) in Freakier Friday. It’s unclear if that may really occur, however Lisa Ann Walter believes it might be “doable.”
The Father or mother Lure’s legacy stays sturdy as is with no sequel, although, and it’ll additionally proceed to function a candy credit score in Polly Holliday’s filmography. We right here at CinemaBlend lengthen our condolences to Holliday’s household throughout this time.