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Original 'Dirty Dancing' Star Jennifer Grey Excited About Film's Remake

Wednesday, 10 August 2011 03:46 PM EDT

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Jennifer Grey, known for her starring role as Baby in ‘Dirty Dancing,’ promises fans that she is excited for the upcoming remake of the classic film, reports People. 
 

“I’m so excited about this news and I think there’s nobody better than my beloved Kenny Ortega who is as responsible as anyone for the success of the first one. I can’t wait to see what he’s going to do with it,” Grey told the Wall Street Journal through her publicist.
 

Grey, 51, also Tweeted on Monday, “I love @Kennyortega and trust that he will do something special #DirtyDancingRemake.”
 

Patrick Swayze starred along Grey in the original film that grossed $214 million worldwide.
 

Casting for the remake has yet to be announced.

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