Sherri Lou Ellis was portrayed by Cher in the 1983 film "Silkwood." Which actress portrayed her roommate?
Karen Silkwood Karen Gay Silkwood (February 19, 1946 – November 13, 1974) was an American chemical technician and labor union activist known for raising concerns about corporate practices related to health and safety of workers in a nuclear facility. Following her mysterious death, which received extensive coverage, her estate filed a lawsuit against chemical company Kerr-McGee, which was eventually settled for $1.38 million. Silkwood was portrayed by Meryl Streep in Mike Nichols' 1983 Academy Award-nominated film "Silkwood".
Sela Ward Sela Ann Ward (born July 11, 1956) is an American actress, author and producer, best known for her roles on television beginning in the early '80s.