Christmas Vacation is a popular holiday film that has been enjoyed by generations of audiences since its release in 1989. One of the most memorable scenes from the movie features a poster that is prominently displayed in the background. The poster depicts a scantily clad woman, and many viewers have wondered who she is and why she is featured in the movie.
The woman on the poster in Christmas Vacation is actually actress Jane Seymour. Seymour was one of Hollywood’s hottest stars during the 1980s, appearing in hit movies like Somewhere In Time and on hit TV shows like “Battlestar Galactica” and “The Onedin Line”. She also gained notoriety for her role as Bond girl Solitaire in Live And Let Die alongside Roger Moore’s James Bond.
In Christmas Vacation, Seymour appears on a poster advertising her Playboy pictorial published back in February of 1973 at age just 22. This particular picture had become iconic over time because it was taken in black-and-white with Seymore posing with nothing but feathers covering up parts of her body while fully revealing others.
While some may find it strange that this type of image would be included in such a family-friendly film as Christmas Vacation, it actually fits perfectly within the context of Clark Griswold’s character. Griswold, played by Chevy Chase, is depicted as a hard-working family man who occasionally struggles to keep his head above water (as everyone does). His dream starts out small: he wants to host an unforgettable family Christmas event at his home, complete with traditional decorations galore . Throughout his struggle planning an ideal festivity runs into several occurrences where what could go wrong does go wrong!
In addition to showcasing Griswold’s humorous situations involving ordinary families going through challenges set against decorous adventures we all face no matter how much we plan everything out or try our best—by including Seymour’s “feather-induced” photograph helps further illustrate a satire-like tone in the film. This almost feels as if they are reminding viewers that even though Griswold is struggling to create the perfect celebration, he should remember to loosen up and have a little fun too.
Interestingly, Seymour was not the first choice for this particular role. According to an interview with Justin Sayre from HuffPost (1), director Jeremiah Chechik wanted 80s IT girl Molly Ringwald instead of Jane. Yet it was Chevy Chase himself who suggested casting the James Bond actress so keep considered hiring her on suspense-filled discussions until we finally agreed upon her presence.
Seymour’s appearance in Christmas Vacation has helped cement her place in pop culture history, alongside other iconic posters like Farrah Fawcett’s red swimsuit poster or Pamela Anderson in Baywatch ‘run slow motion’ scenes!
In conclusion, while some may find Seymour’s image out-of-place within a family focused movie such as Christmas Vacation featuring R-rated themes but it serves well in emphasizing ways for us all how “doing your best” sometimes comes along with unexpected problems… one way or another! As Clark Griswold discovers throughout his holiday quest: The most important thing about any plan is to be present with your loved ones and cherish what you can’t come across anywhere else -going through life together- rather than how perfectly picturesque everything should look–not something easily remembered every time things don’t go according to plan which makes this yet another timeless holiday classic film enjoyed by many generations.
Christmas Vacation is a beloved holiday film that has captured audiences’ hearts since its release in 1989. This iconic movie follows the Griswold family as they navigate through the trials and tribulations of preparing for Christmas, including humorous moments, mishaps, and unexpected setbacks.
One scene in particular stands out to viewers: a poster featuring a scantily clad woman prominently displayed in the background. For years, fans have wondered who this woman is and why she was included in such a wholesome holiday film. The answer may surprise you.
The woman on the poster in Christmas Vacation is none other than actress Jane Seymour. Seymour was one of Hollywood’s hottest stars during the 1980s, known for her roles in hit movies like Somewhere In Time and TV shows like “Battlestar Galactica” and “The Onedin Line”. She had also gained notoriety for her role as Bond girl Solitaire in Live And Let Die alongside Roger Moore’s James Bond.
In Christmas Vacation, Seymour appears on a poster advertising her Playboy pictorial published back in February of 1973 at just 22 years old. What makes this image so iconic is that it was taken only with black-and-white photography with Seymore posing with nothing but feathers covering up parts of her body while fully revealing others!
Despite some viewers finding this type of image inappropriate for such a family-friendly film as Christmas Vacation, it actually fits perfectly within the context of Clark Griswold’s character played by Chevy Chase depicted as hard-working yet occasionally struggling to keep his head above water (just likes everyone does).
Griswold’s story arc starts small: he wants to host an unforgettable family Christmas event at his home complete with traditional decorations galore . However throughout his struggle planning an ideal festivity runs into endless challenges creating comical adventures showing how sometimes things just don’t go according to plan! By including Seymour’s “feather-induced” photograph helps further illustrate a satire-like tone in the film, reminding viewers to lighten up and enjoy themselves regardless of how picture-perfect things are.
Interestingly, Jane Seymour was not originally the first choice for this particular role. According to an interview with Justin Sayre from HuffPost (1), director Jeremiah Chechik initially wanted 80s IT girl Molly Ringwald instead. However, it was Chevy Chase himself who suggested casting the James Bond actress as they found her perfect for such a humorous family-focused holiday feature film.
Seymour’s appearance in Christmas Vacation has helped cement her place in pop culture history alongside other iconic posters like Farrah Fawcett’s red swimsuit poster or Pamela Anderson’s Baywatch moments!
In conclusion, while some may find Seymour’s image out-of-place within a family-focused movie such as Christmas Vacation with R-rated themes but it serves well in emphasizing ways for us all how “doing your best” sometimes comes along with unexpected problems…one way or another! As Clark Griswold discovers throughout his holiday quest: The most important thing about any plan is to be present with your loved ones and cherish what you can’t come across anywhere else- going through life together – rather than how perfectly picturesque everything should look — something not easily remembered every time things don’t go according to plan which makes this yet another timeless holiday classic film enjoyed by many generations.