Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas forged her own path to become an agent, a screenwriter, and a producer. With role models like Sue Mengers and Toni Howard, she battled to become an agent while most women were forced into the role of secretary.
Soon, she helped represent Julia Roberts, Andie MacDowell, Susan Sarandon, Madonna, and Jennifer Lopez. For these female stars, it was equally as important as saying “yes” to films and saying “no” to films. Then, she produced films like ‘Maid in Manhattan,’ ‘Mona Lisa Smile,’ and ‘Perfect Stranger.’
The latest film from the duo is called ‘Hustlers.’ Jennifer Lopez plays Ramona, alongside Julia Stiles and Constance Wu. “Inspired by the viral New York Magazine article, Hustlers follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.”
In this interview, Elaine discusses her producing partnerships with Jennifer Lopez and Halle Berry, what she looks for in a project, why people need to reinvent themselves, how the marketplace is looking for events, and why she doesn’t see Hollywood as male or female, but story driven.
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