{"id":2100305,"date":"2025-10-18T16:58:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T16:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2100305"},"modified":"2025-10-18T16:58:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T16:58:19","slug":"jessica-biel-honors-iconic-horror-role-22-years-later","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/jessica-biel-honors-iconic-horror-role-22-years-later\/","title":{"rendered":"Jessica Biel Honors Iconic Horror Role 22 Years Later"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Jessica Biel proudly celebrates a milestone from the iconic franchise, <em>The Texas Chainsaw Massacre<\/em>, that she was a part of in 2003.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The 1974 original is considered one of the cult classic suspense horror films and left a lasting mark on audiences, leading to eight more subsequent films.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The 2003 remake helped solidify Biel&#8217;s status as a breakout star.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">After more than two decades since it was first released, the Golden Globe nominee took a trip down memory lane and looked back on her character, Erin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In an Instagram post, Biel shared a throwback snap of herself dressed in a white tank top, flared jeans and a cowboy hat, a notable nod to her unforgettable look in <em>The Texas Chainsaw Massacre<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In addition to this, she penned a touching message as she reflected on the 22nd anniversary of the movie.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cCan\u2019t believe it&#8217;s been over 20 years! So honored to be part of the franchise. Happy anniversary to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fans in the comments shared how nostalgic the movie felt, calling it a true classic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cYou absolutely KILLED IT in this role. Erin is one of the greatest final girls! Happy Anniversary to Texas Chainsaw Massacre,\u201d a follower said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cIn my opinion, this is still the best Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie,\u201d one wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cOne of the best, if not the best horror remakes of all time!\u201d another added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Aside from fans, Biel\u2019s husband Justin Timberlake gave her a sweet shoutout, calling her the \u201cLegendary Scream Queen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Released on Oct. 17, 2003, the Marcus Nispel-directed movie is a remake of the 1974 horror-crime film that tells the story of a group of young travelers who stumble upon an isolated farmhouse in rural Texas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Unfortunately for them, the home belongs to a cannibalistic family, most notably the chainsaw-wielding maniac known as Leatherface.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the movie, Erin, played by Biel, becomes the sole survivor after she manages to escape the Hewitt family.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Barry Watson, Jessica Biel and David Gallagher pose at the after-party for &#8220;The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Prior to landing the notable role, the actress admitted that she had concerns about doing a remake of a classic movie.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI was scared to step into the big shoes,\u201d she told <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/hollywood.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Hollywood.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>Hollywood.com<\/em><\/a> in an interview.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Despite the film\u2019s terrifying premise, the actress revealed that shooting it was an exhilarating experience, especially because of the adrenaline rush and intensity she felt on set.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Joining Biel in the cast are Erika Leerhsen, Jonathan Tucker, Eric Balfour, Mike Vogel and Andrew Bryniarski as Leatherface.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/articles\/jessica-biel-reveals-food-completely-005323035.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: Jessica Biel Reveals What Food Is Completely Off Limits in Her House (Exclusive);elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Related: Jessica Biel Reveals What Food Is Completely Off Limits in Her House (Exclusive)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>This story was originally reported by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/news\/jessica-biel-honors-iconic-horror-role-22-years-later\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Parade<\/a> on Oct 18, 2025, where it first appeared in the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">News<\/a> section. 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