Heather Graham's parental pain

23-07-2007 07:30

Heather Graham's strictly religious parents severed contact with her after she played a porn star in 'Boogie Nights'.The Hollywood beauty, who had a strict Catholic upbringing, admits her family are unhappy with her sex symbol status.Heather, 37, told the Weekend magazine: "'Boogie Nights' was quite explicit and my parents were horrified. They didn't really want to hear my point of view, and thought that, because I took the part, then I was like that in real life. "It would be nice if I did have a good relationship with my family, and yes, part of me longs to have a mum and dad who love and accept me for who I am. But if they never do, it's OK."I've learnt to take care of myself."The 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me' star revealed men always expect her to be wild in bed like her movie characters - but her strict upbringing has made her quite reserved.She said: "My parents were quite strict and religious, so it's taken me a long time to become comfortable with my sexuality. They even wanted me to be a nun at one stage.