Diane Kruger slams Peter O'Toole as the "Meanest Actor" she's ever worke
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LeofricsBeloved — 9 years ago(July 30, 2016 10:14 AM)
I feel neutral about Diane Kruger. I somewhat like her reputed work ethic and her talk about professionalism on the set. She is a competent actress, though no Meryl Streep. I would not dismiss her comments, ho5b4wever.
On the other hand, Peter O'Toole is one of my gods and source of inspiration. That being said, he does have his flaws. In one of his interviews in the last couple years of his life, the interviewer mentioned that O'Toole was having a Guinness. I guess despite his illnesses he might still have had a drink or two here and there.
Peter O'Toole was never known for being humble or even professional. Immensely talented, perhaps a genius, yes. When he worked on stage, he was rumored to fall asleep or recite lines of King Lear in a different play, all because he was drinking and partying all night. In a way, his Lawrence character had many similarities to the real persona. That might have been what Diane Kruger was picking up on.
And Kruger is an attractive woman, so Peter O'Toole might have made a pass on her. Ryan Gosling apparently mentioned that Peter O'Toole made a pass at his sister. It might have been done facetiously, but Peter is not known to be shy with the ladies, regardless of age, much like his Venus persona. So that might have made Kruger uncomfortable. As much as I admire O'Toole, I would not put it above him to act obnoxiously. I'm aware that I am gossiping/speculating, but gossip doesn't come from nowhere. -
banhei — 9 years ago(August 11, 2016 11:32 PM)
It's possible Diane Kruger's being German had an effect on O'Toole. O'Toole felt the impact of WW II as a boy and anyone who's read the first volume of his memoirs and/or seen the accompanying documentary knows he had a preoccupation with what
some
Germans did.
Or perhaps O'Toole was perfectly civil and Kruger read/saw O'Toole's memoirs and documentary, resented that he remembered WW II too well, and slammed him as a result.
Checkout O'Toole documentary here >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KxynRXQHhI -
LeofricsBeloved — 9 years ago(August 13, 2016 02:02 PM)
Good information. WWII had a deep impact on O'Toole, Burton, and many actors his generation. He said they were wild because they valued their freedom. They never knew where the next meal was coming from or whether they or loved ones would be bombed.
The loss of Diane Kruger will be but a footnote. While attractive, she is not the most beautiful or charming. While a competent actress, she is no Meryl Streep or Cate Blanchett. The loss of Peter O'Toole will be felt for generations. -
ajz1881 — 9 years ago(September 27, 2016 03:34 PM)
If she really said this she doesn't deserve to be an actress. Just being honest. He was up in his years, even if he were rude he earned his rudeness through amazing roles. As long as he didn't grope coworkers of mentally degrade them in front of crew who cares if he was rude.
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chambers112 — 9 years ago(January 04, 2017 10:34 AM)
I can see Peter O'Toole being mean to Diane. After all not everyone likes everyone, all the time. People are only human and that's life.
But no, I don't see Peter O'Toole making sure everyone knows who he is. He's Peter O'Toole, everyone already knows who he is. He's Peter O'Toole!! On his worse day, he would make a better impression than Diane could only dream of on her best day.