Shining's Shelley Duvall says Hollywood 'turned' on her as she explains 22-year hiatus

Shelley Duvall, who is best known for her roles in The Shining and Frankenweenie, has opened up about her 22-year hiatus from acting and how Hollywood "hurt" her.

By Hollie Beale, Assistant Showbiz Editor

13:00, Sun, Apr 28, 2024

Jack Nicholson stars in the 1980 classic horror The Shining

Shelley Duvall, the horror icon known for her roles in The Shining and Frankenweenie, has broken her silence after a 22-year hiatus from Hollywood.

In a rare interview with The New York Times, Duvall revealed the pain she experienced in the industry.

She said: "I was a star, I had leading roles. People think it's just ageing, but it's not. It's violence."

Duvall suggested that people would seem friendly but then "turn on her on a dime", adding: "You would never believe it unless it happens to you. That's why you get hurt, because you can't really believe it's true."

The actress, who suffers from diabetes and a swollen foot, often sleeps in her car where she keeps photos from her acting days in the glove box.

Shelley's first project in 22 years is set to release in 2024

Shelley's first project in 22 years is set to release in 2024 (Image: Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

Her partner of 30 years, Dan Gilroy, expressed his concern about her sleeping in the car.

He explained that Duvall's home was destroyed in the 1994 earthquake, prompting her move to Texas for a fresh start.

However, according to Gilroy, she "started becoming afraid of things".

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Shelley addressed her struggles while in the acting industry

The Shining star Shelley Duvall's struggle with mental illness (Image: Dr Phil)

Horror fans will remember Duvall as Wendy Torrance in The Shining

Shelley Duvall is most known for her role in The Shining (Image: Moviestore/REX/Shutterstock)

Dan revealed that Shelley started to "think she was being attacked" and even reached out to the FBI for assistance, marking a downturn in her condition.

Despite her challenges, Duvall is poised for a comeback with The Forest Hills, set to premiere later this year.

She will share the screen with Edward Furlong, Chiko Mendez and Dee Wallace in the chilling film about a man plagued by visions following a head injury during a camping trip.

Fans have been eagerly anticipating the release since last year, as evidenced by a Reddit thread querying the film's launch date.

A user claiming to be the director - though this remains unverified - responded: "[...] Since it is an independent film, we are in the process of distribution.

"It takes time from offers to deals and then the release," adding that the film is likely to hit screens in 2024.