Kim Basinger, the acclaimed actress, inadvertently became the muse for a beloved television sitcom! Back in 1989, the now 71-year-old star made headlines for purchasing a town in Georgia at a whopping $20 million, only to later sell it for a fraction of the price. Little did she know that her real-life story would serve as the inspiration for the acclaimed show, Schitt’s Creek, created by Dan and Eugene Levy. To Basinger’s surprise, she recently discovered the connection and expressed her admiration for the show in an interview with Variety. “Who knew? I love that show,” she remarked, adding humorously, “That would be lovely to have those royalty checks!”
In a candid conversation with Vanity Fair in June 2019, the father-son duo behind Schitt’s Creek disclosed that Basinger’s misfortune had sparked the initial idea for the show’s premise. Dan Levy, who not only co-created the show but also starred in it, spoke about stumbling upon Basinger’s town purchase in a Google search and finding humor in the situation. The fictional Rose family in the show buys the town as a light-hearted joke due to its unfortunate circumstances, which mirrored Basinger’s real-life ordeal.
Basinger’s plan to develop Braselton, Georgia into a tourist destination and create production studios was met with challenges, as revealed in a 1992 article from the Chicago Tribune. Despite her aspirations, the town struggled economically, with most businesses shutting down during her ownership. Eventually, Basinger decided to sell the town, marking the end of her ambitious project.
Apart from her connection to Schitt’s Creek, Basinger’s personal life has also garnered attention over the years. Her marriage to Alec Baldwin in the early 1990s and subsequent divorce in 2005 made headlines, with Baldwin later starting a new family. Basinger now values her privacy and reflects on the challenges of fame, likening anonymity to a delicate helium balloon that can easily slip away.
As Basinger continues to appreciate the success of Schitt’s Creek and navigate her own journey away from the spotlight, she remains grateful for the unexpected impact her past has had on popular culture.
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