Melanie Griffith: The Bonfire of the Vanities

The 1990 adaptation of The Bonfire of the Vanities, featuring a star-studded cast including Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, and Melanie Griffith, fell flat despite high expectations. Plagued by production troubles and a misaligned tone, the film failed to capture the essence of the bestselling novel.

It was a box office disaster, and its critical panning further sealed its fate. The movie’s failure significantly impacted Melanie Griffith’s career, derailing the momentum she had built in the 80s. What was intended to be a major cinematic event became a cautionary tale of Hollywood misfires, leaving a lasting stain on its stars’ careers.