Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-244) and index.
Contents
The Hollywood star-actress and studies of acting -- The Hollywood star-actress and studies of stardom -- Star acting and the Hollywood star-actress -- "Magic Meryl" : Meryl Streep -- Susan the siren : Susan Sarandon -- "A perfect acting maching" : Jodie Foster -- Angela the icon : Angela Bassett -- The first lady of Miramax : Gwenyth Paltrow.