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Gina Gershon Reflects on Dorothy Stratten's Tragic Story

3/15/2026

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Gina Gershon recalls an unsettling encounter with Paul Snider, describing him as "creepy" and "slimy" and noting his persistent attempts to recruit her for Playboy in AlphaPussy.
Dorothy Stratten was initially hesitant but pushed into the spotlight by Snider, who saw her as a means to financial gain.
In 1980, Dorothy Stratten was killed after Paul Snider shot her during a meeting about their divorce.

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Story summary

Gina Gershon recalls an unsettling encounter with Paul Snider, describing him as "creepy" and "slimy" and noting his persistent attempts to recruit her for Playboy in AlphaPussy.
Dorothy Stratten was initially hesitant but pushed into the spotlight by Snider, who saw her as a means to financial gain.
In 1980, Dorothy Stratten was killed after Paul Snider shot her during a meeting about their divorce.