“It will probably best be known as the film that sparked a love affair”: Russell Crowe Went Feral Against 1 Director Who Blamed His Affair With Meg Ryan for Ruining Their ‘Mediocre’ Movie
In the world of entertainment, controversies and clashes between actors and directors are not uncommon. Oftentimes, stars engage in squabbles with the crew over creative freedom. However, when it came to Russell Crowe and his Proof of Life director Taylor Hackford, the stakes were raised to a whole new level.
Russell Crowe and Meg Ryan in Proof of Life (2000) | Castle Rock Entertainment
The tabloid-laden clash involved Russell Crowe going feral against Taylor Hackford, and the catalyst being the actor’s affair with co-star Meg Ryan. Blamed by the filmmaker for overshadowing the 2000 thriller with their scandalous affair, Crowe went raging after Hackford, publicly calling him an “idiot”.
Russell Crowe and Meg Ryan Mirrored Their Onscreen Affair in Real Life
Playing the role of hostage negotiator Terry Thorne, who embarks on a mission to rescue American engineer Peter Bowman, captured by anti-government forces in a Latin American country, Russell Crowe joined...
Russell Crowe and Meg Ryan in Proof of Life (2000) | Castle Rock Entertainment
The tabloid-laden clash involved Russell Crowe going feral against Taylor Hackford, and the catalyst being the actor’s affair with co-star Meg Ryan. Blamed by the filmmaker for overshadowing the 2000 thriller with their scandalous affair, Crowe went raging after Hackford, publicly calling him an “idiot”.
Russell Crowe and Meg Ryan Mirrored Their Onscreen Affair in Real Life
Playing the role of hostage negotiator Terry Thorne, who embarks on a mission to rescue American engineer Peter Bowman, captured by anti-government forces in a Latin American country, Russell Crowe joined...
- 6/17/2024
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