Getting Up Close and Personal with Patsy Cline
Let me tell you a story about how Megan Hilty, the incredibly talented actress, dove deep into the life of the legendary Patsy Cline for an upcoming Lifetime movie. You might be wondering, how does someone truly capture the essence of such an iconic figure? Well, Megan got some serious help from none other than Patsy’s own daughter, Julie Fudge. And let me tell you, this connection made all the difference in bringing Patsy to life on the screen.
Megan, who’s now 38, recently attended a special screening of Lifetime’s Patsy & Loretta and shared a bunch of fascinating insights about the process of making the film. During the event, she opened up about meeting Julie Fudge, who provided her with invaluable advice on how to authentically portray her late mother. “She was incredibly helpful when she surprised me with copies of notes and letters that Patsy wrote,” Megan exclusively told Closer Weekly. “These letters were like a treasure map to understanding how Patsy naturally spoke offstage. It was an incredible gift because there’s not much footage of her in everyday life.”
Uncovering Patsy Cline’s True Character
While Julie Fudge didn’t share a ton of personal stories about her mom, Megan did uncover something truly touching. “There was this letter from one of the nurses at the hospital that Julie received,” Megan shared with excitement. “I read it in the museum, and it was just so heartfelt. The nurse wrote about how much the entire staff missed Patsy, but they were glad she wasn’t there anymore because it meant she was well. That letter really spoke to Patsy’s kind and genuine nature. It wasn’t something the nurse had to send, but she felt such a deep connection to Patsy that she just had to.”
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Megan also revealed how much she learned about Patsy Cline while preparing for the role. Every single detail about the legendary musician surprised her, painting a fuller picture of the woman behind the music. “Honestly, I didn’t know much about her personal life before this project,” Megan admitted. “Sure, I knew who she was and her iconic songs, but everything else was a revelation. What struck me most was how much Loretta Lynn supported other female country artists, teaching them how to navigate the business side of things. Patsy was a natural caretaker, and that really inspired me.”
