Vanessa Bell Calloway Reveals Surprise Reaction to Laurence Fishburne's Cake Scene in ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’

Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway recently revealed that the notorious slap from the 1993 biopic "What’s Love Got to Do with It" was, in fact, genuine. In a candid conversation, she discussed the “cake scene” where Laurence Fishburne’s character slaps her, admitting the impact was stronger than anticipated. Calloway shared that she urged the director to keep her in the scene instead of using a stunt double to ensure authenticity. During filming, the stunt choreographer’s cues were miscalibrated, resulting in an unintentional strike that sent her sprawling to the floor. "He slapped the living s**t out of me," she recalled, laughing as she mentioned how she felt both pain and exhilaration. The crew quickly recognized the mishap, rushing to her aid afterward. "What’s Love Got to Do with It" is celebrated as one of the greatest biopics, garnering numerous award nominations and critical acclaim. Calloway’s performance contributed to her ongoing legacy in the film industry.

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