The recent legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over their film "It Ends With Us" highlights a long-standing tradition of on-set clashes in Hollywood. Lively alleges sexual harassment and a smear campaign by Baldoni, while he claims her accusations are false and an attempt to salvage her reputation. This high-profile dispute joins a list of infamous feuds that have rocked the entertainment industry.
Here's a glimpse into some other notable on-set conflicts:
Will Smith and Andy Tennant
The director of "Hitch" recently revealed that despite the film's lighthearted nature, its production was fraught with tension between him and Will Smith. Tennant felt Smith didn't trust his comedic vision, leading to creative clashes. Just days before filming began, Smith reportedly attempted to halt production to continue script revisions.
Chevy Chase and Chris Columbus
Director Chris Columbus, known for "Home Alone," revealed that he walked away from directing "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" due to Chevy Chase's behavior. Columbus recounted a bizarre first meeting where Chase remained silent for an extended period, only to question Columbus's role as director before abruptly leaving.
Paul Thomas Anderson and Burt Reynolds
Despite winning a Golden Globe for his performance in "Boogie Nights," Burt Reynolds clashed with director Paul Thomas Anderson. Reynolds found Anderson to be self-assured and lacking originality, criticizing his directorial choices and claiming he often presented common filmmaking techniques as innovative.
Val Kilmer and Joel Schumacher
The set of "Batman Forever" witnessed a tumultuous relationship between Val Kilmer and Joel Schumacher. Schumacher described Kilmer's behavior as unprofessional and disrespectful towards the crew, leading to a physical altercation and a period of silence between the two. Kilmer was subsequently replaced by George Clooney in the sequel.
Shelley Duval and Stanley Kubrick
Stanley Kubrick's demanding directing style pushed Shelley Duvall to her limits during the filming of "The Shining." Duvall recounted enduring hours of emotionally draining scenes, being forced to cry repeatedly for weeks. While initially regretting the experience, she later acknowledged its value as a learning process under Kubrick's guidance.
Megan Fox and Michael Bay
Megan Fox openly criticized Michael Bay's directorial style during the making of "Transformers," comparing him to Hitler and describing him as a "tyrant" on set. Despite acknowledging his awkwardness and vulnerability off-set, she emphasized the demanding and dangerous nature of working under his direction. Fox was ultimately fired from the franchise, but later reconciled with Bay and collaborated on "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."
Harold Ramis and Bill Murray
The comedic duo of Bill Murray and Harold Ramis, known for their work in "Ghostbusters," experienced a significant falling out during the production of "Groundhog Day." Creative differences escalated into physical altercations, with Ramis reportedly throwing Murray against a wall. Their 20-year silence was eventually broken before Ramis's passing in 2014.
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