Dee Wallace Shaped E.T.'s Family-Friendly Direction

Dee Wallace, who played the mother in 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,' revealed she objected to a proposed bedroom scene with E.T., resulting in a compromise that maintained the film's family-friendly tone. Wallace described how producer Kathleen Kennedy and writer Melissa Mathison supported her concerns over the scene's suggestiveness. She also shared that the original script featured a more prominent subplot of E.T. having a crush on her character, but most of this was ultimately removed. Wallace reflected on predicting Drew Barrymore's future stardom during filming. Additionally, Steven Spielberg has commented on how making the film influenced his perspective on parenthood. 'E.T.' continues to be celebrated for its enduring legacy and family appeal.