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Tearful Showgirls star Elizabeth Berkley thanks fans for 'always believing' in controversial film - as she reveals hopes she would be nominated for Oscar for erotic thriller


Showgirls star Elizabeth Berkley broke down in tears at a screening of the film on Wednesday as she thanked fans for 'always believing' in the movie which torpedoed  her career.

The Saved by the Bell actress, 49, shattered her wholesome image when she starred as sassy stripper Nomi Malone in the 1995 erotic thriller, which tanked at the box office and won seven Golden Raspberry awards. Showgirls rapidly became a cult favorite thanks in part to Elizabeth's over-the-top performance as stripper Nomi and to such ridiculous lines as the character claiming she 'used to love Doggy Chow' in a memorable scene with Gina Gershon Showgirls rapidly became a cult favorite thanks in part to Elizabeth's over-the-top performance as stripper Nomi and to such ridiculous lines as the character claiming she 'used to love Doggy Chow' in a memorable scene with Gina Gershon.

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