Alicia Silverstone to host 30th anniversary screening of ‘Clueless' in San Jose
The San Mateo-raised actress will host a special screening of 'Clueless' at the San Jose Civic on July 25. The event will feature a live onstage conversation and audience Q&A with Silverstone following the movie.
Written and directed by Amy Heckerling and based loosely on the Jane Austen novel 'Emma,' 'Clueless' became a defining teen comedy of the 1990s, turning Silverstone's portrayal of the well-meaning but oblivious Beverly Hills high schooler Cher Horowitz into a cultural icon.
'Clueless' was praised for its fashion, slang and satirical wit, and remains a touchstone for fans decades later. It also included a breakout performance by Paul Rudd.
Attendees can expect behind-the-scenes stories from Silverstone, who made her film debut in 1993's 'The Crush' and rose to fame with a string of Aerosmith music videos.
'All I know is that I'm an actress, and I love creating characters and doing my work,' she told the Chronicle in 1995.
Limited VIP tickets are available and include preferred seating and a meet-and-greet opportunity.
The event also signals a busy season for Silverstone.
She stars in the July 4 release of 'Pretty Thing,' and her role in the upcoming film 'Bugonia,' directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, hits theaters this October.
A sequel series to 'Clueless' is also in the works at NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock, with Silverstone reprising her role and executive producing.
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