Rupert Everett Says Madonna Friendship Became 'Strained' After Starring in 'The Next Best Thing' Together
justjared.comRupert Everett is opening up about his relationship with Madonna. The 65-year-old My Best Friend’s Wedding star reflected on his time in Hollywood, including working on the 2000 film The Next Best Thing with the 65-year-old pop icon, in an interview on How to Fail With Elizabeth Day. “Friendships and failure in Hollywood are very difficult things to keep going,” he began. Keep reading to find out more… He added that the film “was definitely a strain” on their friendship.
When asked if they’d ever reconnect, he said: “Well, possibly. I don’t know.” “I think it’s very difficult for her to be in films because everyone has such a preconception.
And I don’t know how she could ever be good enough to make people say, ‘Oh, God, that’s really good.’ I think it was great having her in the film,” he went on.
In The Next Best Thing, Abbie, tired of failed relationships, has a one-night-stand with her gay friend; they agree to raise the resulting baby together.
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