Generally when actors work collectively they turn out to be lifelong associates. There have been extra marriages than one can depend that happened after two stars met on set. Nonetheless, not each relationship between actors is fantastic, and a few of them can get downright ugly. One of the crucial well-known tales of actors clashing includes Lucy Liu and Invoice Murray on the set of Charlie’s Angels.
In keeping with most variations of the story, Invoice Murray as soon as insulted Lucy Liu’s performing capacity when the 2 appeared within the first Charlie’s Angels movie in 2000. Some variations of the story declare Liu took swings at Murray, on the very least it led to shouting and swearing. Liu was the least identified of the three feminine leads, alongside Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz, which could have put her ready the place it was more durable for her to defend herself. However the actress tells The Guardian that it was by no means even a consideration to remain quiet. Liu defined…
I actually didn’t give it some thought. I might have completed that in any scenario. I believe once I sense one thing will not be proper, I’m going to guard myself. It’s an innate factor to do if you happen to really feel there’s injustice, and I all the time really feel that method.
In keeping with Shaun Obanion, who was a manufacturing assistant on the movie, the problems began when Invoice Murray allegedly rewrote pages of the script, with out even informing director McG or Drew Barrymore, who was additionally a producer of the movie. When Lucy Liu referred to as him out for his habits, Murray insulted her for being a “TV” actress. In 2000 Lucy Liu was greatest identified for her function within the ensemble of Ally McBeal.
Liu, who not too long ago appeared within the Dwayne Johnson Christmas film Purple One, admits that if she had been the kind of one that stayed quiet, her profession possible would have been simpler than it has been. Nonetheless, as an Asian American actress has felt that her profession has all the time had difficulties. Liu continued…
If I used to be, it might have been a a lot simpler highway. However as a result of I’ve by no means been that particular person, we needed to discover a method. I believe there has by no means been a straightforward highway, for me and for us – and I say ‘us’, as a result of I actually assume it’s a gaggle effort.
Invoice Murray has seen different accusations of unhealthy habits on set all through his profession. Geena Davis has additionally accused Murray of being inappropriate, although the Charlie’s Angels story will be the most generally identified. Whereas we might not have a transparent view of the main points, a number of sources, together with co-star Drew Barrymore confirmed that the altercation came about and that Liu was greater than keen and in a position to rise up for herself in opposition to the one who was arguably the largest star on the set.