In the 1980s, this striking woman was an upcoming Hollywood star. During her heyday, she received three Academy Awards, but then she faded into obscurity. Now, at 67, it’s hard to recognize her…
Fans everywhere could only dream of being the stunning Debra Winger, especially after the unforgettable moment when Naval Officer Zack Mayo, played by Richard Gere, swept factory worker Paula (played by Winger) into his arms and carried her out of the factory in the iconic romance movie An Officer and a Gentleman. This memorable scene, where the dashing officer in his navy whites picks up Paula, became the gold standard for love stories for many people. Fans everywhere couldn’t stop daydreaming about it, and for years, that scene symbolized romance.