Glenn Close & Sam Elliott | Actors on Actors - Full Conversation

"A Star Is Born" star Sam Elliott and "The Wife" star Glenn Close's full conversation for Variety's Actors on Actors presented by Amazon Studios.
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[@eme.261]

I ADORE Glenn's body language during this interview. She is fully present and in a state of anticipation. Very Glenn. Love this woman.

[@kevinraytab1980]

U sure its not a trans?

[@kdog4587]

Shut up Kevin you arse

[@-Anonymous-.]

Lmaooo she’s in a real nigga pose

[@rufus231]

@@kdog4587 Glenn is a man.

[@kdog4587]

@@rufus231 no, she isnt

[@quinnhendley4031]

once you hear sam elliott speak - you'll always know his voice. it's iconic. james earl jones is like that. that deep resonant voice.

[@michaelkilian3175]

I fall asleep to Sam Elliot's majestic voice

[@johnniemaeross2386]

Sam Elliott fits my idea of the perfect man. I envy Katherine Ross.

[@yarsivad000.5]

Tom Selleck's mustache could fight Elliot's mustache and win,but they would have to be on horseback for the battle. I bet it has happened. But their eyebrows would end in a tie...?

[@OneFlewOverTheCuckoo1999]

ronn mattson Sam Elliott is WAY better than Tom Selleck.

[@milonanni8806]

Glenn Close still with zero Oscars in 2018 is absurd! This MUST be the time!

[@kevlow9494]

Lol it's quite weird for sure, it's an honor just to be nominated I guess but I think she'll win this year and crazier things have happened. If Lady Gaga wins the Globe AND SAG then Glenn could lose again..

[@kuku16s]

Well well, as great as she is... Let's not rob any other actor of the Oscar just because Glenn didn't get it yet. May the best person win.

[@beulahboi]

If GaGa is even nominated it'll be a joke category and then wrose she'll probably win. I say this not as a hater, just someone who thinks she's a much better singer than she is an actor.

[@ageeblue752]

yes is absurd........but as they say....is a businesssss... i think is envy.....

[@wel.3098]

lol Sam Elliot never even been nominated until this year

[@HMcQ7891]

Glenn Close is the hip, alternative Meryl Streep.

[@TheBadLiutenant]

Look at Glenn Close with the badass leather pants and classy white top! An actor with a thousand faces and a very insightful person. I really hope she will win an Oscar if not this year then very soon down the line.

[@msrainydaymonday]

well, it wasn't this year, so I hope it is very soon, rather than later... and that Oscar was hers..... :(

[@monikajcm5563]

Two incredible people listening to each other with such respect, not merely waiting for the other to finish so they may speak again. It threw me when I realised how rarely this happens in this day and age. A wonderful pairing, thank you.

[@junegiovanni6475]

This man Sam Elliott is the most underated actor, he has a 50 year career. He is extraordinary. The first time I've seen him was on The Biopic movie "MASK" in 1981, based on a teenage boy Rocky Dennis who suffers from Craniodiaphyseal Dysplasia/lionitis, who is portrayed by Eric Stoltz and his mother played by Cher, and Sam Elliott played Chers Boyfriend. It was a great movie and so tragic and he was amazing in that classic. But to realize that Glenn Close, one of the most extroardinary actresses of a generation or any generation has no Oscars... that's Blasphamy! She should have like 5 now. This women is considered one of the greatest ever. When you talk about Meryl Streep, Glenn is always right up there with her. She is like a throwback to the great golden Era Actresses of the 1930's/1940's/ 1950's...she has a 45 year career and No Oscars thats outragous. Glenn Close deserve the Oscar this year...long over due for her unmatched talent.

[@greens294]

Omg the pairings this year are out of this world! Love this

[@loveisintheairwalker1765]

Glenn Close looks good. She’s 71. One of the best actresses of her time to still be on top. 👌🏿

[@shanenolan085]

Agreed 🤗🤗

[@dhgemein2]

This is one of my faves of these interviews. Voices of experience should be heard more.

[@lamia6403]

When I saw a star is born all I could talk about was his performance And I’m from a younger generation so I’m not familiar with most of his work but Sam Elliot in this film is phenomenal. I wished he was in every scene while watching the film he just captured me and I am grateful for him.

[@FockUimOUT]

I love Sam Elliot, when I find out hes in something I immediately just know that ok this is gonna be good. There are very few performers that give consistent work and in my eyes hes one of them

[@chellepatino1675]

You should go see his others.

[@tiffanylyons4474]

His voice and demeanor. Just top shelf!!!!

[@panospinx]

Oscar for legendary Glenn Close!!!

[@msrainydaymonday]

wow, it wasn't to be......she got robbed....well, maybe she'll be nominated again next year with an even better role....

[@yossyxo]

This is a real Actress.

[@krisj827]

I love to see veterans of the arts talking to each other

[@senitima]

If these two don’t leave the Oscars holding statutes there’s something wrong in the world!

[@nickparadies350]

senitima Glenn is in a really tough category this year. I think Sam should win no question but Best Actress could go any which way.

[@senitima]

Nick Paradies that is true. Best Actress could go either way but it would be a sin (even if it was fair) if she didn’t win.

[@Licaro1984]

@@nickparadies350 I agree about Glenn, but I don't know about Sam because Richard E Grand has a big chance this year too...

[@kevlow9494]

@@senitima I can see giving Glenn an Honorary Oscar if she doesn't win Best Actress again

[@johnnolan5579]

I think Glenn will win, but Sam will lose to Richard E. Grant in "Can You Ever Forgive Me?" which is easily the best supporting performance of the year.

[@JoeyMcSmokey]

From The Big Chill, The World According to Garp, Dangerous Liaisons, Angels & Demons and all her other iconic roles. i am fascinated by Ms. Close what mesmerizing performances she has given us. And I remember seeing The Lifeguard when I was just 10 years old, i fell deep in love with Mr. Elliott in 1980 and have never looked back. Love this interview!

[@turnedaround4954]

I'm not being dramatic when I say, if the Academy don't give Glenn the long,long, long overdue Oscar this year, I'll cease to watch it again as it will cease to be a valid prize anymore. I watched the Favourite, ASIB, and The wife. All were amazing, but Glenn rose above and this needs to be her year.

[@cyberlioness]

Two very interesting, authentic and very gifted artists at the top of their game.

[@TheGaloof]

We need another 30 minutes of this conversation

[@krouac]

Two of the greatest talents on the planet just hanging out. Amazing.

[@Newta005]

Legends

[@kimbarling4213]

Here is a pairing of two icons of the cinema. Class,skills ,talent and....humility. Pay attention younger Me,me me generation. Two true actors of the craft. But totally different people!

[@tavidsparks7364]

Sam Elliott is a mans, man... I love it, a dying breed of men. So glad his career is going so strong.

[@angelabluebird609]

Uh, he is quite the woman's man, as well. ;)

[@brittnygarza5729]

It’s true!! Men are so fruity nowadays. But not my crush. So in love with his manliness! Lol! 😂🥰

[@ExiledExia]

Sam Elliott 's performance was so beautifully done. Especially the last scene he shared with Bradley. I hope he gets his well deserved oscar this year.

[@infinitecuriosity9210]

I love Glenn close, she's been extraordinary in everything these ever done, we don't see enough of her anymore. Big little liars would be a good character somewhere.🇨🇦✌🏻✨

[@michaeleberry8663]

BEAUTIFUL TO BRING THEM TOGETHER...

[@josephthomaswhiting8417]

GIVE MS. CLOSE HER OSCAR ALREADY!!!

[@freshlybakedbria]

A M E N

[@dante1707]

give her the oscar already

[@HouseMDaddict]

Two gems.

[@dustymuniz1622]

Great conversation!! These two better both be walking away with an Oscar this year. Both are LONG OVERDUE.

[@aaronpalmer2182]

This has been my favorite one so far. I could listen to them go on for a lot longer.

[@ageeblue752]

i think is envy from many other actresses, ms close is not just a good actress, shes a great actress, great singer, worked with the best, done great stuff and she looks like a nice person. every time i see her it reminds me of FATAL ATTRACTION, her line ¨i am not going to be ignored..¨

[@marloncervantes2512]

Talk about a COLOSSAL oversight that Glenn isn’t as awarded as she deserves. She is a BEAST in EVERY role she embodies. Sam’s voice is hypnotic!

[@Elleylaluna]

I have a crush on both of them.

[@freshlybakedbria]

um... SAME?!??!?

[@aslan9334]

one of them!

[@MadanaBhatKhandige]

That’s me,

[@rain_man3981]

I need some engagement rings 😂

[@Bobbypinker]

Two absolute legends. This is great.

[@nickgormley3373]

Need Glenn Close in a western ASAP

[@rebeccawilliams7379]

She was in a hallmark one a long time ago - with Chris Walken - It was great.

[@cynthianolder8587]

Don't know if Sarah Plain & Tall would be considered a western, per se, as it was in Maine, & Kansas

[@SoapFan711]

@@rebeccawilliams7379 It was on Hallmark Drama this morning!

[@MasterBingsChannel]

Congratulations Ms. Glenn Close for winning the Golden Globe 2019 Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama. I hope this will resonate in the upcoming Oscars 2019, you deserve it.Long overdue Oscar award.

[@LL-ow1qt]

It didn't............

[@cosmicgoddess5085]

Glenn is overdue for her Oscar. I won’t be unhappy if she wins. That being said, on the same token, Sam really should win too. Both are legendary & deserving.

[@dub_dub1504]

Late to the party but I could have watched these 2 legends talk forever.

[@MasterBingsChannel]

Please come up with an Actors on Actors episode with Glenn Close and Meryl Streep together.

[@justdontdie22]

that would be EPIC!

[@momintim]

I would die I would watch but definitely die after

[@kathyreno2603]

For sure! As for the Oscar I always thought Glenn should have won for fatal attraction. She was terrifying.

[@LL-ow1qt]

I cannot believe she's 71 !!!!!!!! She looks amazing!

[@shawnwilliams3597]

This is such an interesting tv show/actors talking to actors we really do get a greater appreciation for their work. These actors are amazingly talented it's a gift to see and hear them talking shop . Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful videos. This is Ivana Williams from Blue Mountains Ontario Canada.👌 Merry Christmas and wishing you the best for the new year.

[@yarsivad000.5]

Wow, her outfit is SO Glen Close!

[@Yolduranduran]

Glen Close is so aware of herself and others. How awesome.

[@skyavalanche]

Thank you Variety for pairing these two Legendary Acting War Horses. Praying that they will both be side by side with Well Deserved Oscars in their hands come February 🌟🌟

[@msrainydaymonday]

well, that didn't happen.....Glenn really got robbed....that Oscar was hers. :(

[@ashleighjaimaosborne3966]

Watching Glenn C in Damages right now. And Sam has been a favourite for decades. Great listening, thank you, 😊🇨🇦

[@Patricia-ok1cd]

[@Draeka]

Sometimes I feel like Sam Elliott does acting as a hobby and is constantly amazed people hire him.

[@marcofabbri969]

I have the same impression you know? 🤟

[@gersonnoelgarciasanchez4023]

Give these people an Oscar!

[@msrainydaymonday]

Glenn got robbed with the British actress taking Glenn's well deserved Oscar.... :( Oh well, back to the drawing board...maybe next year she'll have an even better role..... biggest disappointment at the Oscars for me.

[@kathe3381]

What a pair!!!! Exquisite combination!!!!Thank you!

[@TheatreofSymphony]

This pairing is awesome!!!

[@CastleMr40]

Thanks for remembering Howard Scammon at 17:15. A wonderful man.

[@irenafacelli2882]

Truly both outstanding in their craft. I'd vote for both of them for Oscars.

[@dexterellis7818]

Loved this actor since the miniseries Once an Eagle.

[@coloradotrish7297]

Absolutely amazing!! I've seen a few of these and each one is a gem! Really refreshing that the actors don't seem to be "acting" or pretentious in any way. I'm watching the Nicole Kidman/Amy Adams one and they too are very respectful of each other and their careers. Pretty neat to watch these!! Just subscribed, thank you so much for posting! Best, from Colorado!

[@CharlotteFairchild]

The Wife is important because it was never made before. A Star is Born is new and improved, and it was made before. There are male editors mostly for papers, journals and books.

[@KimsLantern]

Two fantastic actors. ⚡️

[@dfa3366]

Sam Elliot still has that appeal. His voice is so unique. Watch him in The Lifeguard from 1976.

[@gargantuaism]

My father produced "LIFEGUARD", actually pretty much EVERYBODY on that beach is my family and our neighbors running around in our bathing suits. Sam Elliott was remarkable in Lifeguard, so natural.

[@cynthiataylor8271]

Love them both great actors

[@fp9623]

Guys, watch the film "The Hero" from last year, not the best movie in the world, but Sam Elliot is amazing in it!

[@jayceewriter7826]

Masterclass right here. Wow

[@ageeblue752]

i luv these 2...............i liked his role in GRACE N FRANKY

[@paulsummers2640]

I love Ms. Close as the Marquise de Merteuil (sic) in Dangerous Liaisons. Her last scene removing her makeup is inspired as is her whole performance.

[@MattLavice]

I’ve seen dozens of actors on actors and this one has me hanging on their every word

[@HouseMDaddict]

Glenn's love of black and white outfits either inspired her getting the role of cruella or she had to continue the theme forever after that movie

[@macummings7818]

😄😄

[@Ingrid0410]

Glenn you are fantastic! I’ll never forget The World According to Garp! BTW one of the funniest books ever

[@stevedubose192]

My god, Sam Elliott rules!

[@TURKKILLA]

These two are majestic af

[@anthonyugarte1072]

Good on the editor for using Sam's hand motion to pop in the amazonstudios plug at 10:19

[@halloweenspooky12]

2 legends 😁

[@wolfwind1]

Wonderful conversation. Still distressed and frustrated regarding Close's loss of the award.

[@milagritoshidalgo6436]

Cuando hablan verdaderos acrtores, me encantó ❤

[@WhyteNoize859]

Robin Williams looks a lot like Glenn Close in this interview. Love them both. Legends.

[@richfictionfighter]

Glenn played Robin's mother in The World According to Garp

[@WhyteNoize859]

@@richfictionfighter yes!!! Great call!!!

[@carlettagoodrichmann1513]

Brilliant actors. True thespians with an understanding about castings evolutions.

[@DreamDetective]

Glenn Close as Annie Oakley how great would that be. Sam Elliott could be Buffalo Bill.

[@BeBeXGen]

It's 2022 & I want these two to co star in something ASAP!

[@mohanicus]

Sam elliott has always been a phenomenal actor. he's unreal in the TV show 1883. Well worth a watch.

[@carmelinafernandes6130]

Sem palavras FANTÁSTICA.

[@nonnidreams]

Less than 30 minutes was too short. Felt like an hour would have been better. I wanted to hear more about Close and Elliot❣️

[@truthbetold6011]

Yes this great.

[@arontamas5639]

Eventhough I really loved Gaga's performance in Star is born and she really truly would deserve the Oscar but........ Glenn Close could not lose, I didn't see her performance yet in that movie but like DiCaprio, Julianne Moore and Gary Oldman..... she must finally win! Gaga will win the Oscar for the song, that's for sure! I hope Sam Elliott will be the next Best supporting actor winner!

[@beulahboi]

In my opinion GaGa deserves all the awards for music, but NONE for acting.

[@Nazaba09]

It’s just like leonardo DiCaprio. Did he deserve an oscar? Yeah. For ‘the revenant’? Nope. Lady Gaga is far and away the best performance in her category but glenn will get it because she’s ‘overdue’. 🙄

[@VallaMusic]

hmmm....can't help feeling some interesting chemistry is going on between these 2 superb actors - it appears to me that Sam seems quite taken with Glenn and Glenn is feeling that and reciprocating

[@tatazero1252]

They ve look gorgeous!!!

[@rain_man3981]

This is like when you set 2 older folks on a date and they hit it off so well it's like a home run

[@cjg12step]

Two of the absolute best ever!! Hopeless fan

[@makaylahollywood3677]

Lovely individuals. What I would give spend my time with like people.

[@bweb6]

Sam has the most wonderful voice.

[@MKD371]

Glenn Close needs an Oscar. Lady Gaga trained fully at the actors studio and preferred acting way before going into music and used music as an opportunity to explore performing in different roles, clever and why not.

[@angelmatos9143]

Glenn is screen magic.

[@Phoeanyx]

That's cool ron

[@paulalaye6428]

I defy any woman to be able to look at this man and talk sensibly and reaction to his questions without being totally and utterly tongue tied, or is that just me?????? Love him paula aged 64 x

[@twheeler1980]

Glenn Close in Western?!?! Take my money!

[@freshlybakedbria]

SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY

[@rain_man3981]

To be called ”a good boy" by Sam Elliot is on my bucket list.

[@rhaven50]

Man on man

[@christopherlewis7115]

I'm like Sam with him being more into female singers than male singers. I'm like "That's me too."

[@beulahboi]

Same

[@last7509]

Depends on the genre. Rock I prefer men. Also depends how strong my mgtow vibe is.

[@glenngulia5409]

"Arrrrrrgggghhhh Matey!" Glenn Close

[@gvancaberoshvili1219]

Glenn close and kate winslet my favourite acress.

[@65g4]

guess what glenn just won the globe