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Ann-Margret Opens Up About Struggles as Blanche DuBois

1/12/2026

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Ann-Margret (actress) reflected on her 1984 TV role as Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire, telling Interview Magazine that 'Playing Blanche DuBois was a rough one'.
She said Tennessee Williams, the playwright, liked her work and wanted to cast her.
After filming, she struggled to detach from the character.
Director John Erman reassured her that it was just a movie.
She also sought psychiatric help during production.

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Story summary

Ann-Margret (actress) reflected on her 1984 TV role as Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire, telling Interview Magazine that 'Playing Blanche DuBois was a rough one'.
She said Tennessee Williams, the playwright, liked her work and wanted to cast her.
After filming, she struggled to detach from the character.
Director John Erman reassured her that it was just a movie.
She also sought psychiatric help during production.