From Top Gun to Batman Forever to The Doors the late Val Kilmer was easily one of the most versatile actors of his generation captivating audiences and critics alike since his rise in the 1980’s. So,

Actress Jennifer Tilly posted to X to recall crossing paths with Kilmer during auditions for the 1991 Oliver Stone biopic, The Doors. Tilly had an uncredited role in the film, playing “Okie Girl,” per IMDb. But Kilmer landed the lead role as Doors frontman Jim Morrison—and Tilly wasn’t one bit surprised.

A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.