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Colleen Camp's French Maid Audition for Clue

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Colleen Camps journey to landing the role of Yvette in Clue (1985) was a fierce competition against A-listers like Jennifer Jason Leigh, Madonna, and Demi Moore. Camps audition stood out when she wore a full French maid outfit, making director Jonathan Lynn laugh and secure the role. The films wardrobe, designed by Michael Kaplan, enhanced the comedic effect of the characters assets. Camp appreciated Lynns approach to each actors strengths, turning her characters figure into a running gag. Decades later, fans still recognize Camp as Yvette, proving Clues enduring charm.

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Colleen Camp's French Maid Audition for Clue

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Colleen Camp's French Maid Audition for Clue. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 17. Welcome in. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, where the headlines shine, powered by AI, casting the French-made Yvette in 1985's Clue was a battle royale. Calling Camp went up against heavy hitters like Jennifer Jason Lay, Madonna, and Demi Moore, all gunning for that role. She wanted it bad and pulled out all the stops to snag it. To seal the deal at her audition, Camp rented a full French-made outfit and spread it in like she owned the mansion. Director Jonathan Lynn cracked up immediately, calling her hilarious and locking her in without a second thought. The wardrobe game was next level, thanks to designer Michael Kaplan. Those boned undergarments hud every curve just right, turning the lady's assets into comedy gold that fit the film's wild vibe perfectly. Camp dug how Lynn played to each actor's strengths, making her character stand out figure a running gag that everyone leaned into. No regrets there, though she jokes she should have swiped the costume for home.

Fans still mop her over a vet decades later, from wall size paintings to endless shout-outs, proven Clue's chaotic charm never fades.

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