Alicia Silverstone

 Silverstone continued to be a part of theatre and independent productions through the decade, and acted considerably more than in the previous decade. In 2010, she reprised her part in the Broadway production of Time Stands Still, alongside Laura Linney. Daniel Sullivan directed the play, and stated that Silverstone as "a breath of fresh air"[50that received an overall positive response from the critics. The New York Times praised Silverstone's "warmth, actorly intelligence and mild humor" and stated that she was "a gift with warmth, acting talent and subtle humor." "[51] She filmed an unimportant segment of the sequel to the independent comedy Elektra Luxx (2010), however, her role did not make it into the final version of the film.Silverstone played the teacher of a Manhattan high school student in the teen romance drama The Art of Getting By (2011),[53which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival. [54] The ensemble comedy Butter (2011) was a comedy in which she play the adoptive mother of an 11-year-old African American girl who enters an annual butter-sculpturing contest in a tiny Iowa town. The film was screened at the film festival circuit and then was released on the form of a limited release. The actress returned with Clueless director Amy Heckerling in the independent film Vamps (2012), playing the role of a vampire who falls in love and have to make a choice which could threaten their immortality. After Heckerling watched her in Time Stands Still, she was given the role. The film was released in a limited release,[58the film was a huge success. Variety found the film to be a "refreshing change of pace with a strong cast." Silverstone spoke at the 2010 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. She was a guest on Children's Hospital (2011) and was offered a four-episode role in Suburgatory (2012). Silverstone returned to her Clueless castmate Jeremy Sisto. Silverstone was back on Broadway in 2012 for The Performers, a comedy show she performed at the Adult Film Award in Las Vegas. [62] The Longacre Theatre premiered the play in November, however, it was cancelled following 23 previews and seven regular performances due to the impact of Sandy. Sandy. In 2013, she shot the TV pilot HR, which was not picked up,[65and was a part of the Sundance comedy Ass Backwards. It was made available on VOD and select theaters. In 2014, Silverstone took on the character of a self-absorbed mom in the rural world of the coming-of-age drama Angels in Stardust. Kind Life follow-up book, The Kind Mama, was published.In 2015, Silverstone starred in the New York production of Of Good Stock the play that revolves around a group of siblings who gather at their home with their families to enjoy a long summer weekend. (69) Entertainment Weekly remarked that she was "magnetic even when she was an engaged narcissist, ditzy" sister, but The New York Times felt that her role was "the most cartoonish of the characters and an unrewarding one for [Silverstone], who tips into comic shrillness here". She was actor in the romantic comedy Who Gets the Dog? Ryan Kwanten portrayed a couple who are fighting over custody of their dog. The film was released straight to DVD. She was next seen in King Cobra (2016) as Brent Corrigan's mother. Silverstone played the role of a love interest in a sex outsider artist with bitter rivalries over a lifetime with a wealthy woman. The black comedy received largely favorable reviews and was released available for VOD and select theaters. [75The actress played Silverstone starred as a lead in three films in 2017, Diary of the Wimpy Kid, [76and The Killing of a Sacred Deer and The Tribes of Palos Verdes. She also made American Woman in July 2017. In her busy schedule she mentioned: "[T]hey were all happening at the same time. Everyone worked together. Yorgos director of the Sacred Dee director, was able to help us set our date. Diary of a Wimpy Kid also stayed on the schedule for a few weeks me. [79] The comedy The Long Haul, the fourth installment in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series, had the actress play the ignorant and loving mother of the titular character. The film was criticised for its story-telling and the recasting of characters. [80] The film made $40.1 million in worldwide sales, however it was Silverstone's most popular film since Beauty Shop (2005). [81]