#18: Gilligan’s Island and the “Mary Ann vs. Ginger” Ego
Tina Louise portrayed Ginger on Gilligan’s Island (1964) and was reportedly upset to learn it was an ensemble comedy because she thought she was the show’s star. She felt overshadowed by the rest of the cast and became increasingly frustrated as the series became iconic. For years, Louise’s anger prevented her from taking part in reunion specials because she blamed the show for ruining her serious acting career.
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