Winona Ryder Takes a Look Back at Her Most Renowned Roles | Building Character | Harper’s BAZAAR

Winona Ryder is celebrated for her renowned roles across television and film that span decades. In our new series 'Building Character,' Winona dives deep into her most memorable characters, exploring the stories, styles, details and impacts of each role. From revealing why Veronica Sawyer wore blue in 'Heathers' to sharing her one condition for playing Joyce Byers in 'Stranger Things,' Winona captivates with an inside look into her characters and films. Here, she reflects on relating to Lydia Deetz's goth look in 'Beetlejuice' and her experience working with the amazing cast of 'Girl Interrupted.’

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0:00 Intro
0:18 Lydia Deetz / Beetlejuice (1988)
3:07 Veronica Sawyer / Heathers (1988)
6:05 Jo March / Little Women (1994)
8:15 Susanna Kaysen / Girl Interrupted (1999)
11:06 Joyce Byers / Stranger Things (2016-Present)
13:25 Outro

[nonid]

She was treated horribly by the press in the 90s. She is a gift to this world and continues to do incredible work.

[mike]

I usually hate when people speak at a slow pace but with Winona, it’s comforting.

[Woozlewuzzleable]

Also Edward Scissorhands, Reality Bites, Black Swan, Great Balls of Fire, Mr.Deeds, Dracula and Mermaids just to name a few.

[joligemeaux]

Winona used to be a regular at the Blockbuster I worked at in Hollywood and one morning shortly after we opened she came in and my boss left for the bank. She's ALWAYS been my favorite actress so of course I took the opportunity to tell her how much I connected to her characters and loved her performances. She was the sweetest thing! It's definitely one of the best moments of my life that I will cherish forever! 🖤

[dustymuniz]

This should have been an hour long! So many iconic films! Love me some Winona Ryder!

[JMTE]

Winona was the IT girl in the 90s
& she still is. She’s got such a unique quality about her. Her films are iconic
Ps. Some of her best not even mentioned: Edward Scissorhands, Dracula, although small role very memorable, Black Swan.

[cian]

they don't make em like Winona anymore. What an individual. Love her work.

[MikeJupiter]

Beetlejuice, Heathers, Dracula, Alien: Resurrection. So many iconic roles in just these two decades alone.

[Phi]

"They didn't think I was pretty enough."
Wait, what?!!

[katjaketo]

Winona always has this petite but cool vibe about her that also makes her timeless, fragile and strong at the same time. I love her.

[bimblaq]

It a shame they skipped over Dracula, Edward Scissorhands & Mermaids.. Winona is truly an icon❤ she was treated horribly by Hollywood & the press, i’m glad she’s back & doing more interviews

[boscodooley]

Winona Ryder running down the steps in the rain in the movie Dracula is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.

[cinefiend]

It's such a rare occurrence to see Winona do any press or any type of media exposure especially on YouTube that when it actually happens it's an absolute delight for me and her biggest fans. And as such I do know Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is coming in a few months so let's all plan accordingly and support our Mother as the kids would say lol.

[Pandemona]

She radiates a very unique vibe. How beautiful and pleasant to hear her speaking.

[JamesBrown-ijpx]

Please so a 'Part 2' with Winona Ryder for the movies that were not included this time.

[natalie]

This woman has like 300 roles she could talk about. Off the top of my head: how to make an American quilt, reality bites, Mermaids, Dracula, age of INNOCENCE, Edward Scissorhands, THE CRUCIDBLE, need I go on.

[monmothma]

I feel like I grew up with her - she was *huge* in the 90s - and I will never not be a fan. She's so talented.

[BLTV_Photoshop]

God, I've always felt Winona Ryder is one of the most sublimely beautiful women I've ever seen as well as one of the most talented actresses (actors? 🤔)

[alexandreleite]

She’s aging beautifully. Goooorgeous.❤

[Hello-Stoiko]

I rarely see her in an interview. This was delightful. I’m glad she’s back and thriving because she was treated badly back in the day by the media.