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Beanie Feldsteinplayed the iconic role of Fanny Brice one last time on Sunday — and former costarSarah Paulsontook to social media to share her love for the Broadway star.
TheOcean’s 8actress, 47, posted a montage of footage from Feldstein’s finalFunny Girlperformance onInstagramSunday.
The three-part tribute began with a video of Feldstein’s final curtain call, on which Paulson wrote alongside it, “The one and only @beaniefeldstein.”
“She was a THRILLING, wildly moving Fanny. That’s just the f–ing truth,” gushed Paulson while sharing another video from Feldstein’s final bow in the role.
“I love her more than there are words to express that emotion. She’s a hero to me,” Paulson followed up next to an endearing, smiley selfie of the Golden Globe nominee.
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In a previous Instagrampost, Paulson also praised Feldstein after working together on the set ofAmerican Crime Story: Impeachment.
“@beaniefeldsteinif I was any good at all, it’s because I was looking into that perfect open face of yours, while you beamed truth and light at me all day long. I love you totally.”
Feldstein, along with costar Jane Lynch, were previously scheduled to leave theFunny GirlBroadway revival on Sept. 25, but in mid-July, Feldstein announced on Instagram that her last performance would be July 31 after the “productiondecided to take the show in a different direction.”
The following day, producers announced thatLea Michele, 35, wouldtake over in the starring rolefollowing Feldstein’s exit.
“A month after that decision, Beanie decided it was best for her to leave on July 31st. The producers were aware of and in support of her decision. The producers and Beanie worked on this together professionally, respectfully and graciously,” they added.
Michele will take over the role of Fanny Brice in Broadway’sFunny Girlon Sept. 6.
source: people.com
