‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’ Actress Diane Ladd Dead At 89

‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’ Actress Diane Ladd Dead At 89


Ladd had a long career in the entertainment industry and was best known for her role as a sassy waitress in Martin Scorcese’s “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” for which she earned an Academy Award nod, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She spoke lines such as “Kiss me where the sun don’t shine” and “I could lay under you, eat fried chicken and do a crossword puzzle at the same time, that’s how much you bother me.” They were zingers loved by audiences. Ladd’s film credits included “The Wild Angels” “The Reivers,” “Rebel Rousers,” “The Steagle” and “White Lightning.” Other notable performance include “All Night Long,” “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” “Black Widow,” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” “A Kiss Before Dying,” “The Cemetery Club,” “Ghosts of Mississippi,” “Primary Colors,” “28 Days,” “Charlie’s War” and “Joy.”

Author: Leena Nasir


Published at: 2025-11-03 21:42:28

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