Dale Dickey on Emmy Nomination and ‘Pretty Woman’ Moment
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Dale Dickey on Emmy Nomination and ‘Pretty Woman’ Moment

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Actress Dale Dickey recently discussed her first Emmy nomination for her role in ‘Widow’s Bay’ and recounted a personal experience with class-based assumptions.

A few years ago, Dale Dickey was shopping for a dress in a department store when a salesperson subtly discriminated against her based on her casual attire. Dickey, who was wearing a T-shirt, shorts, and flip-flops with no makeup, described the incident as being treated “like Julia Roberts in ‘Pretty Woman.’”

Dickey explained that the salesperson gave her a dismissive look and steered her away from certain items, implying she wasn’t worthy of their attention. She shared this anecdote while discussing her Emmy nomination with *Variety*, highlighting the pervasive nature of societal judgments based on appearance.

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