Nellie Forbush — South Pacific Character Profile

About Nellie Forbush

A dedicated young American nurse stationed in the South Pacific during WWII. She becomes the central female protagonist, developing a romantic relationship with Emile de Becque while confronting her own racial prejudices regarding his mixed-race children.

Nellie Forbush — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Glenn Close

Appears in

South Pacific (2001)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Nellie Forbush — Romantic Lovers — Emile de Becque (Rade Šerbedžija)

  Nellie and Emile are in a romantic relationship

• Nellie Forbush — Social Acquaintance — Bloody Mary (Lori Tan Chinn)

  Nellie and Bloody Mary know each other

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