Winona Ryder Reflects on Beetlejuice Impact

Winona Ryder recently reflected on her experience as a teenager following her breakout role in the 1988 film 'Beetlejuice' during an interview with Esquire UK. She revealed that instead of elevating her status among peers, the role led to increased bullying, with classmates calling her a 'witch' and a 'freak'. Ryder, who was 15 during filming, noted that she closely resembled her character Lydia Deetz, with her blue-black hair and goth style at the time. Despite the negative reception at school, she fondly remembers her time on set, praising co-stars Michael Keaton and Catherine O'Hara for their kindness and support. Ryder emphasized that this experience marked the first time she felt a sense of collaboration in filmmaking, a contrast to her later projects. As she prepares for the sequel 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', which reunites the original cast, Ryder is excited to revisit this iconic character.