Gina Gershon is a vision in a bright red jumpsuit at the American Heart Association concert
Gina Gershon was a sight in a bright red jumpsuit while attending the American Heart Association’s annual Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection concert in New York City on Wednesday night.
And the 60-year-old Showgirls actress spoke exclusively to DailyMail.com on the red carpet about the “really challenging” experience of directing her first film, as well as the importance of “standing your ground” in Hollywood.
She revealed to DailyMail.com correspondent Nola Ojomu that her bright red outfit came courtesy of designer friend Marc Bouwer, adding that the look is “super fun” and appeals to her enduring love of fashion.
Gina’s jumpsuit had a dramatic, plunging neckline and gorgeous jeweled fringe cascading down her back.
The actress-turned-director’s black hair was tied up in a bun and she wore a Bowie-inspired makeup look.
Red Hot! Gina Gershon was a sight in a bright red jumpsuit as she attended the American Heart Association’s annual Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection concert in New York City on Wednesday night.
‘I don’t do many of these [events]. This is the first time I’ve worn heels in a long time!’ Gina confessed, adding that tonight was the perfect excuse to get ready.
‘It’s been a while, you know, after the pandemic, people got really lazy and then I directed my first movie and I was like, ‘Great! I don’t have to wear makeup for a while!’
When asked to share how she has maintained her confidence in an industry that often breeds and feeds on insecurity and self-doubt, Gina explained that a strong sense of self is essential.
“The world is crazy and it’s really important to stay grounded and stick with [the flow] and I know what you need to fight negativity because it’s everywhere,” he said.
‘We all have to do that for each other. Because if we don’t have a stability within ourselves, we will be toppled too easily.’
With an impressive decades-long career as a Hollywood actress, Gina was recently able to add ‘feature director’ to her resume.
She was approached to direct for the television network by Lifetime executive producer Tanya Lopez, having starred in Lifetime movies in the past.
“I’ve never directed a full movie before, a full 90 minute movie,” Gina said. “And honestly, I was like, I don’t know if Lifetime and I are a perfect fit because I have a tendency to be a little more edgy.”
And the 60-year-old Showgirls actress spoke exclusively to DailyMail.com on the red carpet about the “really challenging” experience of directing her first film, as well as the importance of “standing your ground” in Hollywood.
But, to Gina’s surprise, Lopez was completely open to her vision.
‘Y [Lopez] it was like, ‘Do whatever you want,’ he recalled. “So he sent me a story that I really thought was interesting in today’s world because it’s about gun violence and it’s about mental illness and it’s about kindness, more than anything else.”
Gina revealed that it was a “really challenging situation” because she only has 13 days to shoot an hour and a half movie.
“It was really a bit crazy, but it was a very interesting experience and I really loved it and I look forward to doing more,” he said, adding that he also had a “wonderful cast that supported me, so thank God for that.” !’
Gina was then asked to share her thoughts on actress Angela Bassett and Michelle Yeoh’s big wins this awards season, including their recent Oscar nominations.
Taking the plunge: Gina’s jumpsuit had a dramatic, plunging neckline
Groovy: She had wonderful jeweled fringe cascading down her back
The actress-turned-director’s black tresses were pulled up into a bun and she sported a Bowie-inspired makeup look.
‘I’ve been a big fan [of Angela] and Michelle Yeoh is like a goddess to me,’ he gushed. [Michelle’s] been my hero for so many years. And Angela Bassett is just amazing.
“So I guess I don’t really look at what awards they’ve received. I just think, “Oh my gosh, if only I could have a little bit of his career!
“I think they are incredible women, actresses, powerhouses.”
He also confessed that he is “dying to work with Michelle” in the near future.
Wrapping up her time with DailyMail.com, Gina revealed that she recently wrapped the film Borderlands, directed by Eli Rock and co-starring Cate Blanchett and Jamie Lee Curtis.
She revealed to DailyMail.com correspondent Nola Ojomu that her bright red outfit came courtesy of designer Marc Bouwer.
Super fun: She added that the look is ‘super fun’ and appeals to her enduring love of fashion