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Mary Steenburgen Reveals Cast Memories with Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock, Will Ferrell & More

Mary Steenburgen looks back on her remarkable career and the beloved films that have made her one of Hollywood's most enduring stars — from ‘Elf’ and ‘Step Brothers’ to ‘Book Club,’ ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,’ ‘Philadelphia’ and more. She shares behind-the-scenes memories from ‘Step Brothers,’ revealing how difficult it was to keep a straight face while filming with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. Mary also reflects on becoming part of the holiday classic ‘Elf,’ praises Zooey Deschanel’s beautiful singing voice and explains why it still feels so special to be part of a film that has become a Christmas tradition. She also shares memories from filming ‘The Proposal’ with Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock and Betty White. Mary recalls filming ‘Book Club’ during a solar eclipse and tears up as she reflects on how much she misses the late Diane Keaton. She also reflects on the surprise of winning the Academy Award for ‘Melvin and Howard,’ calls Leonardo DiCaprio’s performance in ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’ "brilliant," and reflects on his commitment to staying in character throughout filming. Mary looks back on making the groundbreaking drama ‘Philadelphia’ with Tom Hanks and the lasting impact the film had on audiences and the LGBT community. Mary’s new film, ‘The Dink,’ premieres July 24, 2026, on Apple TV. Subscribe to People ►► http://bit.ly/SubscribetoPeople Download the free PEOPLE App: 📱 https://bit.ly/3H0bthA *CONNECT* Web: 💻 https://people.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/peoplemag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/people/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@people *PEOPLE* remains the trusted authority at the center of pop culture. The PEOPLE brand features a unique mix of breaking entertainment news, exclusive photos, video, unparalleled access to the red carpet, celebrities, and in-depth reporting on the most compelling newsmakers of our time. Mary Steenburgen Reveals Cast Memories with Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock, Will Ferrell & More https://www.youtube.com/user/people