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Mira Sorvino, the acclaimed actress and Oscar winner, celebrated the holiday season by dressing as a beautiful Santa Claus and sharing festive moments with her family, including her lookalike daughter. She also made her Broadway debut in 'Chicago,' fulfilling a childhood dream, and continues to be a beloved figure in pop culture.
Actress Mira Sorvino experienced a rollercoaster week in the world of reality TV, as she was eliminated from Dancing With the Stars but then emerged victorious on Celebrity Jeopardy! Sorvino's win on Jeopardy! made her only the second Oscar winner to appear on the show, following Jodie Foster. She bet big in Final Jeopardy and secured a $5,000 lead over her competitor. Sorvino's win on Jeopardy! came just one day after her emotional exit from DWTS. She will now advance to the semi-finals of the celebrity tournament and has the chance to win a $1 million grand prize for her chosen charity.
Mira Sorvino paid tribute to her cult classic film Romy and Michele's High School Reunion on Dancing With the Stars by performing a contemporary dance to "Time After Time" with partner Gleb Savchenko. Sorvino's daughter joined them for the three-person dance, reminiscent of a memorable scene from the movie. Despite restrictions due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, Sorvino managed to reference the film without breaking the rules. The performance earned them their highest score from the judges, and Sorvino hinted at the possibility of a Romy and Michele sequel being in the works.
Mira Sorvino, contestant on "Dancing with the Stars" and daughter of late actor Paul Sorvino, shared how her father's harsh but loving criticism of her acting helped transform her into an Oscar winner. She recalled how he would praise her performances but then provide a list of suggestions for improvement. Mira credits her strict father for teaching her how to be the best actress. Despite his passing in July 2022, she believes he would be proud to see her on the ballroom floor. Mira is currently competing on season 32 of "Dancing with the Stars" and is learning to embrace her sexuality as a challenge on the show.
"The Brady Bunch" star Barry Williams and Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino have joined the cast of "Dancing With the Stars" for Season 32. Williams, who played Greg Brady in the iconic TV series, and Sorvino, known for her roles in "Mighty Aphrodite" and "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion," were announced as contestants along with the full cast. The reality ballroom competition will return to ABC on September 26. Williams is the third "Brady Bunch" cast member to compete on the show, following Florence Henderson and Maureen McCormick. Sorvino is excited to try her hand at dancing and hopes to make her late father, actor Paul Sorvino, proud.