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Yahoo
7 days ago
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Sam Rockwell had his head shaved by strippers before quitting 'G.I. Jane'
Sam Rockwell may have quit his gig playing a Navy Seal in Demi Moore's infamous 1997 drama G.I. Jane, but he was treated to one heck of a night out before he left. In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday, the White Lotus star recalled how Moore put together a wild party for the actors playing Navy Seals in the film, as well as the Navy Seals who were training them for the film. But the outing wasn't just for fun — it was also preparation. "Demi Moore had just done Striptease, the movie, and she got a strip joint, and she got all the strippers and the Navy Seals and the actors and got us drunk on tequila," said Rockwell. "And they shaved our heads — the strippers and Demi shaved our heads, and we got drunk with the Navy Seals and got lap dances." An astonished Kimmel replied, "And you quit that movie?" Indeed, Rockwell did leave the job before filming began — and he blames himself for not fully understanding the demands of the role. "I realized that when you play a Navy Seal, in BUD/S [Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL] training, you have to be in the water a lot. So, I probably should have read the script more thoroughly," the actor admitted. Rockwell went on to explain that he was "really skinny at the time," and as a result ended up experiencing "early hypothermia" after prolonged training sessions in the water. "I missed my girlfriend and I wanted to get out of there, so I did the boot camp, and then I split."Though he left early, Rockwell says G.I. Jane director Ridley Scott didn't hold it against him, and the two worked together again six years later in Matchstick Men. Rockwell is currently a favorite to receive an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama for his talked-about turn as Frank, friend of Walton Goggins' Rick, on The White Lotus. Though Woody Harrelson was originally supposed to play the role, he had to drop out due to scheduling. Rockwell credited his partner, actress Leslie Bibb, for encouraging him to join her in season 3, and for helping him prepare for Frank's epic monologue. "Usually for a two-and-a-half page monologue, ideally you want two or three months," Rockwell explained. "But I only had like four weeks or something." Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sam Rockwell Backed Out of 'G.I. Jane' After Drunken Night Out with Star Demi Moore When She 'Shaved Our Heads'
Sam Rockwell was cast in the 1997 action film G.I. Jane, but ultimately dropped out before filming began Rockwell said in an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live that the training to portray a Navy SEAL was so intense he ultimately decided against the part While he didn't stay for filming, he did manage to have a memorable night with the film's star, Demi MooreSam Rockwell was nearly in the 1997 action film G.I. Jane — and while he didn't stay for filming, he did manage to have a memorable night with the film's star, Demi Moore. In an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Rockwell, 56, said part of his reasoning for leaving the film was the brutal training required. "Well, I realized that when you play a Navy SEAL in BUD/S training, you have to be in the water a lot. So I probably should have read the script more thoroughly," he said. "I was in the water a little more than I wanted to be, and I was really, really skinny at the time, and I didn't have a lot of body fat on me, and I was getting early hyperthermia." Rockwell added: "I did the boot camp, and then I split." But despite the fact that he left before filming began, he did get to meet the film's star, Moore. "Demi Moore had just done Striptease, the movie," he said. "And she got a strip joint, and she got all these strippers and the Navy SEALs and the actors, and got us drunk on tequila — and the strippers and Demi Moore shaved our heads and we got drunk with Navy SEALs and got lap dances." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Moore starred as Lt. Jordan McNeil in the 1997 film, famously shaving her head before filming began. Rockwell, meanwhile, recently appeared on season 3 of The White Lotus as an old friend of Walton Goggins' mysterious, eccentric character Rick. His longtime partner Leslie Bibb — who starred in the show — has said he "got cast at the last minute" for the role, which included a very memorable monologue. "I read all eight [episodes] and I remember when I got to this monologue and this scene and I remember thinking, 'I've never seen anything like this on television,' and I felt like it's what Mike [White] was really trying to talk about with this show ... He comes in and he's like, 'Here's my truth' and he's unapologetic," Bibb said in a March appearance on CBS Mornings. Read the original article on People
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Rumer Willis recalls childhood moment that sparked her love for movies
Hollywood actress Rumer Willis has opened up about the very moment she fell in love with the world of cinema, revealing that her passion for acting was sparked during her childhood visit to the set of the 1996 film Striptease, in which her mother Demi Moore played the lead role. In a candid interview, Rumer, now 36, shared a nostalgic memory from her early years that shaped her path in showbiz. 'I was just so enamoured and kind of like, 'What is this world? What's going on here?'' she recalled, describing the excitement and curiosity she felt while on set. The film, which starred Demi Moore as an FBI secretary-turned-stripper, gave Rumer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the glamorous yet gritty world of filmmaking. Far from being fazed by the film's adult themes, Rumer found herself captivated by the costumes and energy of the set. 'During lunch sometimes I would go try and put my mom's shoes on and a feather boa and dance around the stage,' she fondly remembered. Rumer admitted that being surrounded by actresses and performers left a lasting impression on her. 'There were all these ladies around me all the time. I was just so enamoured,' she said. Striptease faced criticism upon its release, with Demi Moore confronting backlash for her bold role. In an interview, Moore reflected on the judgment she faced, saying, 'There was an interesting kind of judgement placed on a woman who worked as a dancer, but the idea was that this was a woman trying to take care of her child in the best way she could.' Despite the controversies, Moore's performance marked a pivotal moment in her career. She became the highest-paid actress in Hollywood during the mid-90s and remains proud of the impact she made. 'I changed the playing field for all women,' she affirmed. Rumer's memories of that time not only highlight the bond she shares with her mother but also underscore the powerful influence of growing up in a creative and unapologetically bold environment—one that clearly helped shape her future in film.
Perth Now
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Rumer Willis became 'enamoured' with films after shooting Striptease
Rumer Willis fell in love with the movie business on the set of 'Striptease'. The 36-year-old actress starred alongside Demi Moore, her mom, in the 1996 movie, and Rumer relished the experience of working on a film set at such a young age, admitting that she "loved every second" of the shoot. Rumer told People: "I was just so enamoured and kind of like, 'What is this world? What's going on here?'" The actress actually remembers dancing in her mom's shoes during lunch breaks. She said: "I loved the costumes. "During lunch sometimes I would go try and put my mom's shoes on and a feather boa and dance around the stage." Demi played an FBI secretary-turned-stripper in the movie, and Rumer still remembers her mom shooting a number of racy scenes. She shared: "I was like, oh, there's all these ladies around me all the time. I was just so enamoured." Demi, 62, previously admitted that she felt judged for playing a stripper in the film. The actress hit back at critics of 'Striptease', suggesting that she was treated unfairly at the time it was released. Speaking to Variety in 2024, Demi said: "There was an interesting kind of judgement placed on a woman who worked as a dancer, but the idea was that this was a woman trying to take care of her child in the best way she could." Demi became the highest-paid actress in the mid-90s, and she feels proud of herself for "changing the playing field for all women". However, Demi still feels bemused by how she was portrayed at the time. The actress - who was married to Bruce Willis between 1987 and 2000 - recalled: "I did 'Striptease' and 'G.I. Jane' back to back. If anything in this industry has ever been stacked against me, it was having those two films come out at the same time and becoming the highest-paid actress on top of that. "That moment was so powerful for me because it wasn't just about me; it was about changing the playing field for all women. "But, because I was portraying a stripper, I betrayed women. And because I played a soldier, I betrayed men."
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
World's most beautiful woman backs Blake Lively because she knows this about Hollywood
While many celebrities seemed to keep their distance from Blake Lively at the TIME 100 Gala last week, 62-year-old actor, the World's most beautiful woman, wasn't afraid to show her some love — Demi Moore. The two actresses were spotted posing together for photos and shared a few laughs. With a cloud of controversy surrounding Blake due to her connection to sexual harassment allegations involving her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, it was surprising — and significant — to see Demi so publicly in her corner. But was it just a polite red carpet moment? Apparently not. ALSO READ| World's most beautiful woman is a 62-year-old actor who beat Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Beyonce, Angelina Jolie 'This was not just a fake red carpet encounter,' a source who told Daily Mail. 'Although Blake and Demi don't hang out, they have been in touch.' While other A-listers, like Taylor Swift, are reportedly pulling away from Blake, Demi is stepping forward. 'Demi is supporting Blake and she finds it disturbing that she is getting so much hate.' World's most beautiful woman knows 'knows how much sexual harassment happens in the industry and for many years prior to #MeToo it was brushed under the rug.' Demi in 2019 revealed that her mother would take her to bars to attract men's attention , and she being sexually assaulted at just 15 years old. 'If I were to look back I would say I blinded myself and I lost myself,' the Striptease star expressed at that time. 'It was one of the hardest things she has ever done,' the source told Daily Mail and added, 'She didn't think people would believe her,' which is why 'she kept it inside for so long.' ALSO READ| Demi Moore's most iconic photoshoot from 1991 featured nothing but body paint, inspired Pooja Bhatt's bold look Notably, Blake herself hasn't alleged personal experiences of sexual assault; she used her TIME 100 speech to bravely open up about her mother's assault by a coworker before Blake was born. 'Demi is aware that some of what Justin is claiming could be true,' the source added.
