Rosanna Arquette looked effortlessly radiant over the weekend while attending the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. At 66, the actress remains as striking as ever, drawing attention on the red carpet with her vibrant presence.
Arquette first rose to prominence in the 1980s, delivering a standout performance opposite Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan, a role that cemented her status as a fan favorite. She continued to make waves in Hollywood into the 1990s, notably appearing in Pulp Fiction as the wife of a drug dealer who administers an adrenaline shot to save Uma Thurman’s character from an overdose.
Despite her early successes, Arquette has stated that her career trajectory slowed after she rejected advances from Harvey Weinstein, who she claims subsequently worked to damage her reputation within the industry. Nevertheless, she has kept her acting career alive, appearing in Charli XCX’s mockumentary The Moment, alongside a cast including Kylie Jenner and Alexander Skarsgård.
For the Sundance premiere, Arquette showcased her playful yet chic style, wearing a maroon fleece coat paired with a whimsical top hat. Her signature fiery hair tumbled in soft waves over her shoulders, perfectly complementing her glowing complexion. The actress highlighted her slender figure with a fitted ensemble and knee-high leather boots.
The Moment is a satirical take on the music industry, following Charli XCX as she prepares for a tour while record executives strategize how to make her the ultimate “Brat summer forever” phenomenon. As Charli XCX told Vanity Fair, “It’s fiction, but it’s the realest depiction of the music industry that I’ve ever seen.” The project is directed by Scottish filmmaker Aidan Zamiri, known for his work on Charli XCX music videos like 360 and Guess. Arquette and Skarsgård play fictional characters, while other celebrities, including Jenner, Julia Fox, Rachel Sennott, and Interview editor Mel Ottenberg, appear as themselves.
Over the years, Arquette has built a memorable filmography, appearing in classics like After Hours directed by Martin Scorsese, David Cronenberg’s Crash, and the Bruce Willis starrer The Whole Nine Yards. She has also explored directing, helming the 2002 documentary Searching for Debra Winger, which explored the challenges faced by aging actresses.
Reflecting on her early career, Arquette recalled in a recent interview how Madonna “exploded” onto the global stage during the filming of Desperately Seeking Susan in 1985. “It was pretty intense and overwhelming for her, but she handled it great. She wasn’t a global superstar yet. She became one while we were doing that,” Arquette told The Guardian. She added, “I remember looking at her on the cover of Rolling Stone on set and thinking: ‘Wow!’”
Even decades later, Arquette continues to captivate audiences, effortlessly combining her classic charm with a modern, playful sense of style.
