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The director Ken Russell was so impressed with her that, although she had no acting, singing or dancing experience, he cast her as the lead in his 1971 film musical, “The Boy Friend,” opposite co-stars Christopher Gable, who’d danced with the Royal Ballet, and Tommy Tune, already a Broadway star.
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[Fact] Ken Russell cast Twiggy as the lead in his 1971 film "The Boy Friend" alongside Christopher Gable and Tommy Tune.
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{
    "year": "1971",
    "actor": "Twiggy",
    "co_stars": [
        "Christopher Gable",
        "Tommy Tune"
    ],
    "director": "Ken Russell",
    "film_title": "The Boy Friend"
}
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Film Entertainment
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September 18, 2026 at 5:20 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 5:20 PM (3 weeks ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/16/style/twiggy-documentary.html

Lesley Hornby, known as Twiggy, the iconic 1960s model, is the subject of a new documentary, "Twiggy: The Woman Behind the Icon," arriving in America this month. At 77, Twiggy reflects on her groundbreaking career in modeling, film, theater, and fashion, highlighting her enduring poise and impact.

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