Denise Richards remembers how Kirstie Alley made her 'feel so comfortable' on set of 'Drop Dead Gorgeous'
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Denise Richards honored her 'Drop Dead Gorgeous' co-star Kirstie Alley after her death at the age of 71 following a secret battle with colon cancer. She on December 5 at her home in Florida. On December 6, the 'RHOBH' alum took to Instagram to express her feelings. “Kirstie is one of the funniest, nicest & strongest women I’ve ever met,” she wrote. “I am so lucky & grateful that I got to do a movie with her playing my mom. I was quite intimidated to work with her but she immediately made me feel so comfortable." Richards posted a caption with an image from the 1999 film 'Drop Dead Gorgeous' that she and Alley were in.
Richards, Alley, Kirsten Dunst, Ellen Barkin, and Allison Janney starred in the mockumentary, which followed the competitors in a small-town beauty pageant. Alley played Richards' stage mother as she portrayed the pageant winner.
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She continued, "She had a heart of gold & deep love for animals. Her laugh was infectious & she lit up every room she walked into. Kirstie you are loved by so many & will be so very missed. Prayers to your kids & grandkids.”
Some of the many kind words that Kirstie's other co-stars and friends had to say about her included Denise's praise of her. John Travolta, who co-starred with the model in the 'Look Who's Talking' films, quickly posted images of her on Instagram along with a moving remark. "Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had. I love you Kirstie. I know we will see each other again," he wrote.
Jamie Lee Curtis also shared her loving thoughts for Kirstie. “I’ve just heard the sad news that Kirstie Alley has died. She was a great comic foil in @tvscreamqueens and a beautiful mama bear in her very real life,” Curtis wrote. “She helped me buy onesies for my family that year for Christmas. We agreed to disagree about some things but had a mutual respect and connection. Sad news," as per Hollywood Life.
Abigail Breslin who starred with Kirstie in 'Scream Queens' and took to her Instagram to share a tribute. “RIP @kirstiealley you were a great lady. I’m so happy I got to work with you on Scream Queens season 2 and always chuckled at the way you put your name in my phone. I hope you’re resting peacefully now. Love to Kirsties family and friends. Xx”, she wrote alongside a screenshot of Kirstie’s phone contact which read, “Kirstie (like thirsty).”