Who Is the Real Ginger in Casino?

In the movie Casino, there are two characters who could be considered the “real” Ginger. One is the wife of casino owner and operator Sam Rothstein, played by Sharon Stone.

The other is a prostitute and former drug addict who becomes Sam’s mistress, played by Jennifer Tilly.

Ginger Rothstein is a complicated character. She is beautiful and intelligent, but also selfish and manipulative. She married Sam for his money, and she is not above using her sexuality to get what she wants.

However, she does have a few redeeming qualities. For example, she is fiercely loyal to her husband and she does genuinely care for him, in spite of his flAWS.

Jennifer Tilly’s character, Ginger McKenna, is even more complicated. She is street-smart and savvy, but she is also addicted to drugs and alcohol. She turns to prostitution to support her habit, but she eventually falls in love with Sam.

Unlike Ginger Rothstein, McKenna is not simply after Sam’s money. She genuinely cares for him and wants to be with him, even though she knows their relationship can never be truly equal.

So who is the real Ginger in Casino? That depends on your perspective. If you believe that love conquers all, then McKenna is the true Ginger because she loved Sam unconditionally, in spite of his flAWS.

However, if you believe that power and money are the most important things in life, then Rothstein is the true Ginger because she was able to use her sexuality to get what she wanted from Sam.