Packet 8: Tossup 8

In July 2024, a clip of an actress with this first name introducing herself was a viral trend for supercuts on fashion TikTok. A 1970 film (15[1])that ends with the cast (15[1])dressed (15[1]-5[1])as circus performers was the debut for an actress with this first name, who played a tour guide at the Houston Astrodome. (15[1])Peers of (15[1])an actress (15[1])with this first name criticized (15[2])Dr. Phil for airing an interview (15[1])in which (15[1])she discussed her mental illness. (15[1])An actress with this (15[1])[emphasize] surname (-5[1])starred in The Unbelievable Truth and Trust by (*) Hal Hartley before her murder prior (10[1])to the 2006 (10[1])premiere of her directorial debut, Waitress. (10[1])An actress with this first name created Faerie Tale Theatre and did character work in Brewster McCloud, 3 Women, Nashville, and Popeye for Robert Altman. For 10 points, give this first name of the actress who denied that she was professionally abused by Stanley Kubrick while filming The Shining. ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: Shelley [or Shelly; or Shelley Duvall; or Adrienne Shelly; or Shelley Alexis Duvall]
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Summary

TournamentEditionMatchHeardConv. %Superpower %Power %Neg %Avg. Buzz
2025 Absolute Cinema - Canada2025-11-082100%0%50%50%79.50
2025 Absolute Cinema - Chicago Open2025-11-085100%0%60%0%66.80
2025 Absolute Cinema - Minnesota2025-11-082100%0%100%0%53.00
2025 Absolute Cinema - Online (1)2025-11-083100%0%100%0%54.00
2025 Absolute Cinema - Online (2)2025-11-165100%0%60%20%101.20