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Christopher Atkins, star of The Blue Lagoon, reveals he nearly landed Footloose — the role that went to Kevin Bacon — but blew his shot because he was drowning in booze and partying. He admits he couldn’t even show up for the meeting, and when he finally did, he knew he’d lost it. Now sober for nearly 40 years, he reflects on how close he came to a different destiny. Meanwhile, his Blue Lagoon co-star Brooke Shields drops surprising details: her crush on JFK Jr. never became anything physical, and her daughter’s documentary about him adds a haunting layer to their past.

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