Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role 2000
Hilary Swank Boys Don’t Cry 2000
SEX WORKER ROLE
Lolita in Quiet Days in Hollywood 1997
Character Is A Prostitute
Hilary Swank in Quiet Days in Hollywood 1997
“Quiet Days in Hollywood” is a movie that tells a number of separate storylines, all of which are connected to one another. The film is a perfect example of how six degrees of separation is a reality. Hilary portrays the street-savvy character Lolita, a hooker who navigates the boulevard streets in search of wealthy male clients. As the movie begins and subsequently comes to a close, Lolita’s persona serves as a bookend for the movie. We see how these different personalities are connected and interact to create a story about the gritty streets of Hollywood Boulevard during the day and night. The narrative unfolds amidst Lolita’s scenes. The movie would also star Hilary’s then-husband, Chad Lowe, though the two don’t share any scenes together. Both of their characters just pass through the night.
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