My Stepmother Is - An Alien

Here’s a write-up for the 1988 sci-fi comedy My Stepmother Is an Alien :

: Lexie, Jessie's friend (also her film debut). Seth Green : Fred Glass, Jessie's boyfriend. Director : Richard Benjamin. Music : Composed by Alan Silvestri . Production and Reception My Stepmother Is an Alien

To save their world, the Celestians dispatch an agent to Earth to retrieve the specific "data" Steven possesses—the solution to their gravity crisis. This agent is Celeste (Basinger), a being with no prior knowledge of humanity. To get close to Steven, she must assimilate into his life. Since Steven is a widower raising a teenage daughter, Jessie (Milano), the most efficient cover story is that of a new romantic partner. Thus, the title becomes literal: Celeste becomes Steven’s new wife, and effectively, an alien stepmother. Here’s a write-up for the 1988 sci-fi comedy

She makes one of her earliest screen appearances here, adding to the film’s "before they were famous" credentials. Final Verdict: Is It Worth a Rewatch? Music : Composed by Alan Silvestri

Celeste arrives with zero knowledge of human customs but a mission to seduce Steve and learn his secrets. What follows is a series of comedic vignettes as Celeste attempts to navigate the complexities of Earth life—from eating batteries for energy to learning how to kiss by watching old movies. The emotional core of the movie, however, rests with Steve’s daughter, Jessie (a young Alyson Hannigan), who quickly realizes her new stepmother isn't just "different"—she’s extraterrestrial. Why It Works: The Lead Performances

Looking back, My Stepmother Is an Alien is more than just a silly comedy. It was an early career milestone for several stars: