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February 26th, 2021 by KRNB
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The United States vs Billie Holiday.
While becoming the tormented songstress was no simple feat, Day tells ABC Audio that there were some aspects in making the film that did come easy.
“I will say the shooting, and the character definitely not easy,” she says. “What was easy was the chemistry between Lee and myself and my cast. [It was] wonderfully collaborative.”
“And I think when [Lee] has that love and that respect for his artists that we are creating together it’s just brilliance,” Day notes. “And I think that makes the best leaders. So that was a very easy energy and realm to play in.”
The 36-year-old said of her process: I went from 163 pounds to 124 pounds. I would talk like her and I don t drink or smoke, but I started smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol.