Glenn Close Reflects on Working with Robert Redford in ‘The Natural’

Just a few films into her career, Glenn Close starred alongside Robert Redford in "The Natural," a 1984 movie where Redford played an aging baseball player who reconnects with his former girlfriend, played by Close. The film earned Close an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actress.

Close reflected on her experience working with Redford, emphasizing the importance of trust and simplicity in portraying deep love on screen. She described their professional relationship as the beginning of a lasting friendship that spanned decades.

Redford, who passed away at age 89, was remembered by Close as a man dedicated to his beliefs, including his work with the Sundance Institute. Close, who served on the Institute's board, praised Redford for his artistic soul and the lessons she learned from him.

Speaking from Germany where she was preparing for a new film, Close expressed shock and disbelief upon hearing about Redford's death. She acknowledged Redford's impact as a talented actor, environmentalist, and arts advocate, noting the profound loss felt by many in Hollywood.

Close summed up Redford's legacy by acknowledging the debt owed to him for his contributions to the industry and society as a whole.