Dirty Dancing was one of the best romance films of the 1980s. From Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s onscreen dynamic to the classic hit song “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” there’s a reason the movie became a Hollywood sensation. Read on to learn eight fun facts you didn’t know about the 1987 classic.
8 Fun Facts About ‘Dirty Dancing’ You Didn’t Know
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8 Fun Facts About ‘Dirty Dancing’ You Didn’t Know
Dirty Dancing was one of the best romance films of the 1980s. From Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s onscreen dynamic to the classic hit song “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” there’s a reason the movie became a Hollywood sensation. Read on to learn eight fun facts you didn’t know about the 1987 classic. [podcast_block]
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8 Fun Facts About ‘Dirty Dancing’ You Didn’t Know
Dirty Dancing was one of the best romance films of the 1980s. From Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s onscreen dynamic to the classic hit song “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” there’s a reason the movie became a Hollywood sensation. Read on to learn eight fun facts you didn’t know about the 1987 classic. [podcast_block]
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A Different Baby
While it’s difficult to imagine anyone other than Grey playing Frances “Baby” Houseman, other big actresses were contenders for the iconic role. One of them? Sharon Stone.
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An Italian Johnny
The character of Johnny Castle was originally Italian. That, however, changed when Swayze got the role.
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Oh Baby!
Baby’s real name is Frances. She was named after the first woman in the U.S. Cabinet — Frances Perkins, secretary of labor under Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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No More Dirty Dancing
Swayze, who died of cancer in 2009, turned down a $6 million paycheck to appear in a sequel.
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On Pointe Pair
While shooting the movie, Swayze was 10 years older than 24-year-old Johnny. Grey was eight years older than 18-year-old Baby.
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Iconic Movie
Remember VHS tapes? The film was the first to sell a million home video copies.
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Other A-List Contenders
Stone wasn’t the only actor to audition for the movie. Sarah Jessica Parker was also in the running as Baby. Billy Zane was originally supposed to play Johnny when filming began, but the role ultimately went to Swayze.
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Do the Mambo!
Because Johnny was not a professional dancer, Swayze had to play down some of his own dance training.
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