She’s become a YouTube celeb for the kick-ass kick she planted on an overzealous and probably over-served fan at the Saxon Pub. Now Paula Nelson is kicking it up as Michael Madsen‘s mistress in the political thriller Conflict of Interest. Even more interesting and synchronistic, Saxon Pub owner Joe Ables plays the role of
a judge in the film, which recently shot hereabouts. Paula’s mother Connie Nelson is also in the film, as is rocker George Devore, who portrays a bartender.

This article appears in June 27 • 2008.

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