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Beverly D’Angelo Reflects on Iconic Christmas Vacation Scene

12/25/2025

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Beverly D’Angelo, the actress, says her improvised scene in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation became a memorable moment.
She notes enduring chemistry with co-star Chevy Chase and a friendship spanning decades.
D’Angelo recalls initial hesitations about joining the franchise because of her husband at the time.
Despite filming challenges, including a squirrel mishap, she remains proud of the film’s holiday-classic status, even though she is not fond of holidays.

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Beverly D’Angelo, the actress, says her improvised scene in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation became a memorable moment.
She notes enduring chemistry with co-star Chevy Chase and a friendship spanning decades.
D’Angelo recalls initial hesitations about joining the franchise because of her husband at the time.
Despite filming challenges, including a squirrel mishap, she remains proud of the film’s holiday-classic status, even though she is not fond of holidays.