Lots of people have an issue with Griffith's voice in Working Girl, so I'm not surprised to see that in this thread. The actress herself couldn't do much about it, as she isn't a vocal chameleon.Nichols was making a big-budget rom-com. He also professed that Working Girl was essentially an "immigrant story." He needed to first cast someone young, attractive, and sexy, who could also exist in this movie version of the corporate world. She was essentially starting from the ground-up in an environment dominated by generations of white men, so it makes sense that there was a "little girl" aspect to Tess. It made her look even more like a fish out of water (which she was). I appreciated the subtle vocal distinction Griffith made from her version of Staten Island to being more "professional." Griffith owned the screen and was so much fun to watch. It was a star-turn and a deserved Oscar nom. Depending on my mood, I might even give her the win (her or Glenn Close). I'm a sucker for rom-coms and comedies.I think Colin Higgins (he wrote Harold & Maude and wrote/directed 9 to 5, Foul Play, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas) could have done a lot with Griffith as well. Sadly, he died of AIDS in 1988 (right before Working Girl came out). We lost a lot of gay male directors of that era who didn't get to fully realise their potential and share their riches with the public. Emile Ardolino (Dirty Dancing, Sister Act) would be another.Also, I'm hoping the "who would you have cast" poster will do a poll for Tess McGill? I'm curious who others thought could play the role at the time (I just can't imagine anyone other than Griffith). Her TV counterpart Sandra Bullock hadn't even made a feature yet and was probably too young. Kathleen Turner would have been fun I suppose. but wouldn't have had Griffith's sweet "innocence" or naivety.I'd love to hang out with Melanie Griffith and Jamie Lee Curtis one night. That would be fun.by Anonymousreply 26November 10, 2021 1:01 AM, What's the worst Melanie Griffith movie? I nominate "Shadow of Doubt" (1998). Directed by Randall Kleiser (Grease, The Blue Lagoon) and co-starring Hewy Lewis. Yes, Hewy Lewis. She plays Kitt Devareaux, a high-priced lawyer, stomping around the courtroom in heels and throwing off barbs in her best baby voice., Melanie Griffith How did this whispering, baby-cooing seductress have a career? She might be the worst actress in Hollywood history to be so successful..