Billie Piper Reveals How Beetlejuice Inspired Her Fashion and Home Decor

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In addition to Jennifer Ortega from America, the Netflix show “Wednesday” also features a strong ensemble of British women for its second season, including Catherine Zeta-Jones portraying her mother and Joanna Lumley as her grandmother. Now, Billie Piper has been added to this talented group.

In the second season of the eerie Addams Family spin-off, she portrays the enigmatic music instructor Isadora Capri. According to Piper, “She’s a highly skilled musician who takes up teaching at [Wednesday’s school] Nevermore – and she has a captivating past that’s full of intrigue.

As reported by Netflix, Isadora’s distinctive style draws influence from the singer Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine. Similarly, Piper’s appearance was modeled after the wardrobes of Kate Bush and Stevie Nicks, contributing to the vision that costume designers Colleen Atwood and Mark Sutherland had for Wednesday’s character.

Absolutely, it’s worth noting that Piper has a rich musical history that contributes to her portrayal of Isadora. Prior to her fame as an actress, Piper was a pop sensation, reaching number one with “Because We Want To” in 1998 at the age of 15, making her the youngest female singer ever to achieve this feat.

As a fervent admirer of Tim Burton’s cinematic wonders for quite some time, I found myself utterly captivated by my close collaboration with this visionary director and executive producer on our show. The chance to work alongside someone whose creative genius has shaped my perspective on filmmaking was nothing short of exhilarating – a dream come true after years of reverence.

She expresses her affection for “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Frankenweenie,” adds that she had a deep fondness for “Big Fish” growing up, and mentions that repeated viewings of “Beetlejuice” as a child influenced both the decor of her home and her personal style. She was quite passionate about it.

In my perspective, when it came to reality, did Tim Burton truly meet the expectations? Thankfully, he surpassed them for me. “I discovered that I was interacting with a person who was incredibly youthful in spirit – spontaneous, captivating, and delightful.

I adore his vibrant spirit, and I’m thankful to be part of one of his paintings. That’s exactly how Wednesday feels – as if I’m being sketched into a Tim Burton masterpiece. His work often has unique arrangements that are quite captivating.

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2025-07-15 02:38