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It’s been over three decades since Showgirls — the campy comedy (though technically billed as a drama) — hit the big screen. Starring Elizabeth Berkley as Nomi Malone, this film tells the story of a Las Vegas dancer who aspires to become one of Sin City’s brightest stars.
While we won’t spoil Nomi’s fate at the end of the movie, we can tell you where Elizabeth Berkley has landed since then — back in the spotlight, this time on TalkShop Live. In a newly released interview, Berkley sits down with journalist and host Kathy Buccio on Walmart’s popular platform to give fans an interactive makeup tutorial inspired by her character (and of course, looks) in Showgirls.
With the help ofprofessional makeupartist Aniya Nandy, not only did viewers learn how to recreate these techniques from the comfort of their own vanity table, bathroom, or wherever else they apply their false lashes in the morning, but they also heard Berkley dish on her life, career, andShowgirls.
Missed the livestream? No problem. You can still watch the full video below, on WalmartLive or TalkShop Live, and learn exactly how to perfect your Showgirls-inspired glam — including which products are must-haves for a full beat.
We recommend doing it now, because there’s no better time to learn how to turn yourself into a main (stage) character than before the release of Taylor Swift’s upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl. Even TalkShop agrees, stating, “With Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl and Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl reigniting interest in the Showgirl archetype, Berkley’s event tapped into a wave of cultural nostalgia and reframed it through beauty. What was once dismissed as kitsch has become fashion, music, and now commerce, reminding audiences that Showgirls was always ahead of its time in its depiction of spectacle, identity, and reinvention.”
Watch Elizabeth Berkley’s TalkShop Live episode on WalmartLive or on TalkShop Live. And while you’re there, explore other fan-favorite episodes featuring icons like Dolly Parton, Alicia Keys, and Julie Andrews.
