Andra Day begins day and night drinking to play Billie Holiday
Andra Day portrays Billie Holiday in more ways than one in the film ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday.’ Both women have unique voices, so Andra Day was a great match to play Holiday, and her excellent acting abilities won her a Golden Globe Award.
Andra Day took on the part of Holiday, dropping about 40 pounds with the help of personal trainers, and began drinking. Holiday sadly died from cirrhosis as a result of her excessive drinking. Andra Day’s moving performance helped carry the film, including Holiday’s controversial song “Strange Fruit.”