Diane Salinger's striking facial features and unconventional personality have endeared her to numerous imaginative filmmakers, with a special affinity towards the visionary director Tim Burton, who initially showcased her talent in the 1985 cult classic Pee-wee's Big Adventure.
Within this iconic film, Salinger portrayed Simone, a spirited waitress at a roadside diner, resolute in her determination to escape to the City of Light, Paris, in pursuit of eternal love.