Laura San Giacomo Left Nothing To The Imagination, Try Not To Gasp

Laura San Giacomo plays Jan Bella in the 1991 film “Once Around,” a light, airy romantic comedy.

Jan is the youngest of the three Bella sisters, whose wedding kicks off the movie. Sweet and loving yet capable of getting under her sisters’ skin, she contrasts with Renata (Holly Hunter), the oldest and only unmarried sister. After Renata breaks up with her long-time boyfriend, she meets Sam Sharpe (Richard Dreyfuss), whose Lithuanian American heritage clashes with the Bellas’ Italian American roots.

Giacomo’s performance is natural and engaging, contributing to a film that uniquely depicts Lithuanian American culture through wedding dances, folksongs, and a baptism, showcasing the filmmakers’ dedication to authenticity.

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