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Actor Guy Pearce has paid tribute to his co-star from The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Terence Stamp, who passed away at the age of 87. Stamp’s death was reported on Sunday, leaving fans and colleagues remembering his long career in film.
Pearce and Stamp worked together on the 1994 film, which has since become a landmark in LGBTQ cinema. Pearce played Mitzi Del Bra, while Stamp portrayed Bernadette Bassenger, a trans woman whose story was central to the film. Their performances helped the movie earn worldwide recognition.
Following the news, Pearce shared his thoughts online, honoring Stamp’s impact both as a performer and as a person. He also gave a nod to Stamp’s character in his message, underscoring how much the role still meant to him.
Guy Pearce’s tribute about Terence Stamp
Guy Pearce took to X (formerly Twitter) to honor his late co-star. He wrote,
“Fairwell dear Tel. You were a true inspiration, both in & out of heels. We’ll always have Kings Canyon, Kings road & F’ing ABBA. Wishing you well on your way ‘Ralph’! xxxx.”
The message referenced memories from their time working on Priscilla. The film followed three drag queens traveling across the Australian Outback in a bus named Priscilla. Guy Pearce mentioned “Kings Canyon” and “ABBA,” both linked to key moments from the movie.
He also used the name “Ralph,” which was tied to his character’s teasing of Stamp’s character Bernadette. It showed Pearce’s way of connecting back to the shared experience of the film while saying goodbye.
All about Terence Stamp’s role in Priscilla
Terence Stamp was cast as a trans woman, Bernadette, who comes along on the road trip through Australia. The role was regarded as a precursor of LGBTQ representation in the movies. Based on this performance Stamp was nominated for both a Golden Globe and a BAFTA.
Pearce, Stamp, and Hugo Weaving starred in the movie that was written and directed by Stephan Elliott. They played drag performers who faced challenges and ultimately had to unite in their journey. The movie became a mainstream film in the LGBTQ genre and made known the narratives that were not frequently depicted during the 1990s.
Stamp's performance in Priscilla impressed very much both the audiences and his co-actors. It was an experience that meant something to everybody involved, as Pearce noted earlier this year: the film provided a voice to a great many people.
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Trending Guy Pearce’s tribute showed both personal respect and professional admiration for Terence Stamp. When he recalled the experiences of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, he also reminded the fans how vital the film and Stamp’s role in it were.
Stamp in the role of Bernadette left a mark on the viewers and opened the door to new forms of representation on screen. These lines of Guy Pearce echoed the importance of that role and Stamp himself to Pearce.
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