Julianne Moore On Being Fired From A Movie | WWHL

Actress Julianne Moore says how it felt to be fired from the movie “Can You Ever Forgive Me?,” why she was let go, and says if she’s had a chance to watch the movie.
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Julianne Moore On Being Fired From A Movie | WWHL

[@din6675]

Takes guts to admit she was fired from a role that someone else went on to be nominated for an oscar with.

[@karenfromfinasse8430]

And to admit that it really bothered her too! That's real

[@jct6808]

she might have WON it ;)

[@monikchomik7]

Well, Julianne Moore was always one of the most honest and real people in Hollywood, so no surprise there :)

[@ktoth29]

Takes just as much guts to fire an oscar winning actress and cast another actress who still gets nominated

[@openmind2161]

I think lying comes from insecurity & don't see why she would feel that at this time of her career from which she achieved a lot

[@iritrosen1995]

She handled herself with such class on that question! She’s definitely really confident in herself because most people would deflect and never admit they were fired. ESPECIALLY famous celebrities who already think way too highly of themselves

[@TheTuellfamily]

I agree. She showed such grace.

[@Multiversetraveler93]

wow, you must know everyone...

[@oscarfun100]

Celebrities who think highly of themselves? Have you looked at any social media page lately? Or just random KZbin comments. People think highly of themselves in general.

[@ceceliam9014]

Most celebrities would deflect the question, but not because they think too highly of themselves. It'd be because they're very careful of the potential for badmouthing anyone in the business, and under a lot of pressure to keep these things 'internal" as much as possible. Also, because the press tends to take stories like these and run them into massive inflations of what the original story was.

[@DannyBoy443]

@@ceceliam9014 PR people are therapists at this point.

[@fashionista444]

Wow, firing an Oscar winner is a big decision. I like Julianne admitting it hurt to be fired and being honest when actors often avoid telling the truth about what really happens in the business.

[@MisterChirp]

I can't really wrap my head around how this could happen. Julianne is a fantastic actress, she couldn't be directed to do something else? Or did she refuse to? She comes off as genuine and nice and I've never heard a bad word about her. I need answers people.

[@engwericox4717]

@@MisterChirp have you seen the movie? Melissa McCarthy is fantastic and looks more like Lee Israel, it was for the better

[@damien1781]

Engweri Cox yes agreed, I love Julianne but I don’t think that role was for her

[@gt4436]

MisterChirp Julianne didn’t listen to the director which is a big no. She thought that she knew the character more than the director and ignored the director’s vision. Just because you won an Oscar doesn’t mean you’re a perfect actor

[@damien1781]

G T um, the director got fired too.

[@PilotHardy]

Julianne left her ego at the door! Respect her so much more.

[@WedrownyGrajek]

Respect her so much moore, Julianne Moore. See what I did there? 😉

[@oksurezach7460]

Someone with so much talent, acclaim and fame can still be hurt by not getting a job they really wanted. I think that’s just an important reminder, that even if you are a huge star, you can still go through something like that. Love her, she handled it beautifully.

[@gt4436]

Zach Haas she got fired because she didn’t listen to the director’s vision so actors that gain critical acclaim tend to believe they are always right

[@whylogicalthinking]

Zach seek help from your local hospital

[@oksurezach7460]

Yeah that wasn’t my point. I was saying you can still lose even if you have been really successful.

[@iamsultana]

@@oksurezach7460 Its not even about losing, I think, but about feeling hurt.

[@haute03]

@@iamsultana She did lose. She lost a role.

[@imalwaysright]

I love honest guests

[@harrypotteravenclaw]

Same here!

[@iocean92]

What a gracious woman ❤️

[@SR-ju7ip]

I respect her transparency and grace.

[@veganbeth]

All the respect to her for admitting it! We’ve all been there. So much respect to her for how open she is, her talent, and how she carries herself.

[@joshpurdy8169]

I love that she told the truth. She handled that question very well. Very candid and that's appreciated.

[@KempireRadio]

This just makes me love Julianne MORE! Also Melissa McCarthy owned that role and it was just meant to be.

[@CoachingHigher]

KempireRadio LOVED MM in it, so glad she got a nomination

[@haute03]

Agreed on both accounts.

[@Abeepapooo]

Okay this is gotta be the first time hearing a public figure honestly say they were fired from something so recent? She handled herself really well too and express her pain over it without bashing neither the director nor her replacement. Love this woman.

[@Starkardur]

Nicole fired her and dropped out of the movie too as the director. It was still in development stages. The producers Then later on, brought Marielle Heller and Melissa McCarthy on board and made the flick.

[@Michael-xi9nb]

According to one of the producers, she fired a few days before the film was scheduled to go into production.

[@Starkardur]

yikes, so Nicole just walked away and they prostponed the film for few years until they got Heller and McCarthy@@Michael-xi9nb

[@Michael-xi9nb]

@@Starkardur I think so. I thought it was weird how little Melissa and Richard mentioned Nicole Holofcener during award season and couldn't stop singing praises about Marielle Heller. I understand that as the director she is way more involved but it really felt that Holofcener wasn't included at all but maybe that was a choice? She didn't pose with the cast and crew in any pictures.

[@Starkardur]

Nicole didn't direct or produce the film. She may have not even visited the set. @@Michael-xi9nb

[@Michael-xi9nb]

Gunnhild Edwards Yeah, she had no involvement; it just seemed a little weird when promoting the film and during award season it seems that she really didn’t interact with the cast and crew.

[@Joelji81]

That said sooo much about her character! Wow! Love Julianne Moore!

[@anthonyhebisen]

Now I don’t feel so bad for being fired for a job. She’s incredible. I watched “ still Alice “ , which is a very heavy film and watched it more than once because of her performance.

[@TheRedScareIsAlive]

Finally people with actual talent on here. It's a rare occasion.

[@POObumpoopo]

Most actors would try and keep this a little quiet (just for the sake of decorum and out of respect for the other actress), but Julianne handled it really well! Sometimes this just happens in movies even with talented performers. Nicole Holofcener is an amazing filmmaker and what she and Melissa did with the character turned out to be fantastic.

[@daughterofolaf]

“Most actors would try and keep this a little quiet...out of respect for the other actress...” How is her admission of being fired in any way disrespectful to McCarthy?

[@11liamk1]

Love the honesty and humility - she could have easily lied or said something to make it sound better

[@shanhussain6114]

Wow! Even an Oscar winner can get fired, be hurt about it, and honestly admit to it. You have got to respect this woman ❤️

[@mohdshow]

I just love how open she was about getting fired. I don't think many actors would admit that so confidently, especially on her caliber, I wouldn't be comfortable taking about getting fired and I'm not even famous. that's why she's my favorite actress, no bullshit. love her

[@IWillHarvestYourToes]

She is a gift for us all.

[@JW-br3jf]

You never hear about actors being fired from films. I wonder if it happens more than we know or if directors think it will cause distraction to the film itself and avoid doing it

[@bigred8432]

You hear about it a lot. Google

[@da96103]

Ryan Gosling in Lovely Bones.

[@denvyzhang4006]

I respect her honesty. After all the fame and achievement she got, didn't make her feel embarassed telling that she was fired from a project. Like any regular jobs, sometimes we fail to deliver or got terminated. She's just being real and I admire her even more .

[@glennjoshua9950]

Plain and simple honesty in the media isn't easy to find, but well worth it when you do. Thanks, Ms. Moore.

[@ranggalinoradtke6859]

I love her for being honest such a wonderful character and personality ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alexsousa551]

who would fire julianne ???? she is so nice and talented !

[@gdaymates431]

Thanks for sharing that story!

[@ciprianogertrudes6674]

How can you fire one of the greatest actresses alive??

[@NeverLetMeGo777]

Obviously Nicole has no idea her job was to direct and she has apparently zero talent.

[@dearmakeupdiary]

Admirable! She is so humble and honest about it. Respect Milady ♥️

[@brianabouttown256]

Literally CAN NOT imagine her in that role Melissa McCarthy NAILED IT! I felt it was so good, I watched it twice

[@sweetnothings7484]

Thank you Julianne Moore for being so honest and authentic.

[@Nexus2Eden]

Example of 'Class' - see above.

[@Lafemme17]

Awww, I like that she was honest about it. Even admitting that her feelings are still hurt about it. I like her!

[@cliffwaterfall]

I just went through a horrible setback in life that I had no control over. Thank you Julianne Moore for being honest.

[@maheshgovindarajan5555]

It was so classy of her to admit she was fired. It just made me love Julianne even more.

[@SuperChivasLover]

The screenwriter Nicole Holofcener fired her, not the director Marielle Heller. I think Marielle talked about it on the Director's roundtables by THR.

[@2minutetopics]

Michelle Foucault since when does a screenwriter have the autonomy to fire talent??🤔

[@58kenstyle]

TV Writer here’s the deal she was the original director and she wrote the movie. she fired Julianne then decided to quit . The movie got a new director and a new lead in Melissa McCartney but still used her script.

[@Starkardur]

@@2minutetopics It was Nicole's movie, she was planning to direct and produce it but dropped out as well. Other producers decided to make the film, brought Marielle heller along to direct but kept Nicole's script.

[@LadyPisces96]

Gotta love Julianne, so charismatic! So honest, but also funny.

[@deec.3371]

I've always adored Julianne Moore since her days on daytime soaps and she just exhibited why. I'd love to have the opportunity to write something with her in it someday.

[@DinoAgent69]

She so sweet and classy. Creative differences happen, but she's still Julianne fricking Moore. With her talent and success I'm sure there are a lot of actresses that can't compete and felt the same. 😊

[@Thebearmre7]

Fair play for being that honest loads of respect most don’t admit that.

[@uk.amanda4483]

ooh very honest of her ! nice :)

[@johndalton3180]

There's something about her I always liked and now I see why. Most actresses would lie and claim they quit the production for whatever reason. Moore is 100% honest, and confesses to feeling hurt. What a class act. Love her.

[@alejandrafidalgo6710]

Humble honesty so you're good :)

[@OprechtLetterlijkBizar]

LOVE her honesty!

[@innmyhumbleopinion]

Wow, huge respect for Julianne Moore - especially from an actress of her caliber. I appreciate her honesty. Very refreshing!

[@monnie2428]

omg... Julianne i live you... your such a good actress and i like the way you admit...

[@gt4436]

Rejection is a part of life so Julianne gained a learning lesson

[@rebeccagreenwood3302]

And what lesson is that?

[@gt4436]

Rebecca Greenwood that you’re not the director

[@rebeccagreenwood3302]

@@gt4436 seems like the director wasn't good enough to be the director either

[@gt4436]

Rebecca Greenwood ok they both suck

[@VictorHernandez-oq3fd]

Love her ♥️

[@laracroftvideos]

Love love love people with no ego. Also, sometimes, things just aren't meant to be. She was most likely supposed to give us a performance in a different project.

[@ingrid8994]

Julianne has always been a class act. 😌

[@dido4008]

👍🏻😂😂 love her

[@jusme164]

Luved her in Body Of Evidence with Madonna.

[@tonyhoward7004]

Wow ! Major props for personal integrity! None of this PR “I left due to creative differences” BS

[@eddiemarquez1911]

She is so talented and beautiful.

[@victoriab.6601]

I like her. She seems down to earth and not self involved like other actors

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

Are you serious 😵😵

[@themagickalmermaid]

Julianne You've Got An Amazing Career, watch the damn movie already! It's great! Some people are meant to get certain parts, some not!

[@SonnyRoux]

Bah. It happens. Keep movin forward.

[@pepelishis]

whether you believe it or not it happens a lot in movies that before shooting they just fire somebody and replace them

[@Lommy9999]

Wow good caller question.

[@Budimichael]

Crazy, julianne is one of the best actresses working today... when she got her oscar, it made my year feel better well deserved...

[@ernestsy9844]

Love her!

[@KINGDOMDAUGHTER]

What was the name of the movie? Can some one reiterate please, the caller was not clear. Thank you kindly But I know we watched all of Melisa McCarthy's movie's. We love her acting plus her funny. We watch on family night Mike & Molly episodes. That they should have continued

[@starshipdreamer484]

It's called Can You Ever Forgive Me?

[@unexpected2324]

She is fuckin respectful and lovely. I love her a lot I love her honesty and she isn’t ashamed of what happened to her she strongly explained what happened and owned it mad respect for this lady honestly

[@marcevan1141]

Julianne Moore is a gifted and gorgeous actress and Melissa McCarthy is a vibrant screen personality and a talented comedienne BUT both are actually wrong for that role...Lee Israel was a tough Brooklyn Jewish broad and neither one of these ladies embodies that...if the movie had been made years ago, maybe Bette Midler or Anne Bancroft or perhaps even Geraldine Page could have done it...actually the person who really comes to mind is Jeannie Berlin

[@themiddlekid1966]

I love Julianne! So pretty, classy - and judging from this clip, honest and sensitive.

[@aigoulkim3940]

She was also fired not long ago by a turkish agency. She was suuposed to be in a promotional video for travel in Turkey. She acted sad instead of happy. They wanted her to look happy.

[@vistaprime]

She probably would have taken the Oscar considering the Academy screwed up this year on that category. She and Michelle Pfeiffer are always classy.

[@Alex-wr2fz]

Why do you say they screwed up, I thought everyone nominated was very talented?

[@vistaprime]

@@Alex-wr2fz yes, all talented but Close clear winner. I saw every single nominated film in every major category.

[@zitronentee]

This reminds me of my parent's advice : 'Don't say to everyone you're fired. Say that you quit.' I, being brutally honest, ignore that advice. Yes, I know it will save my and my family's dignity. So what? Being fired is nothing new. In the age of social media now, lies are somehow easy to be found out. Other than that, I just don't want to feel bothered to cover lie with other lies. Gossip and news have expiry date anyway.

[@greatgownsbeautifulgowns7160]

What a class act.

[@davidl2569]

Why would anyone ever fire her? she's absolutely sublime

[@davidsinnott1894]

I like that she admitted to being hurt by it. Most actors and actresses would shrug it off as not meant to be or something equally lame.

[@chiedu90069]

A great director can get a great performance out of a great actor. Julianne Moore is a great actor so... Just my humble opinion.

[@Theomite]

0:11 That face. TO THE MEME MACHINES!!!

[@markogranovljevic7366]

What a classy lady

[@dfa3366]

I believe Richard E Grant was also brought in as a 2nd choice for his character. I think another actor was slated to play that but was let go or left.

[@markfadness9204]

I believe Grant said on Graham Norton's show that Sam Rockwell had been cast in his role originally & I think another name was mentioned also. According to IMDB, it was Chris O'Dowd. So Grant was actually the 3rd choice.

[@frederic3988]

That's the reason why she could win an Oscar in a lackluster movie. She has such grace and class that people admire.

[@daydreameraj9777]

She’s so sweet. She said she was hurt but she doesn’t appear to be resentful.

[@deletedleaf2688]

Does anybody know who the other lady sitting with them is?

[@YatesNYC]

The woman sitting beside Julianne is fashion designer (and former German Princess) Diane von Fürstenberg who is best known as the creator of the now classic wrap dress.

[@deletedleaf2688]

YatesNYC Ahh thank you!

[@jenniferpeterson6980]

Everything I love about her in this one clip.

[@enlisty]

I love Julianne Moore even more for this.

[@HS-sr2qb]

wow, can't believe star like julianne moore can be fired.

[@abbyreilly8751]

Was she supposed to be the lead in that movie?

[@beachstreet101]

No doubt that Julianne Moore would’ve been fantastic in the film as well too.

[@gainal9080]

It's honestly shocking that the director had the balls to fire one of the most accomplished actresses in business.

[@glittergrasshopper1144]

Is that Diane Von Furstenberg next to her? How does Andy get these huge names to come on his show?

[@aaronruesch7242]

Everybody gets fired once or twice, it happens to the best of them

[@saturndirect8085]

I would hire you Julianne.

[@juanaltredo2974]

who is Nicole? Nicole Kidman? why are people talking with such familiarity about a public figure? do you all know her? there are so many nicoles in the world, Im not on first name terms with more than 2, but seems you all know her

[@mashallkhazan6377]

It is normal it happens because every one happens to find some one whom is good for that movie acting.

[@MrCWells3000]

Honestly, she would've been miscast, anyway. I love Julianne, but she's waaaay too attractive to have played that character (no disrespect to Melissa, because I love her and she slayed that role.)

[@abuelaandrea]

Whattttttt

[@KIMSOULJA]

I think some employers ABUSE their power and position to fire people who have the balls to have an opinion and a voice and speak up and stand up for their beliefs. Employers and bosses don't like that cuz it hurts their ego. They want to be the ONLY voice and have ALL power. Be brave and dont let anyone treat you like shit cuz u work for them !!!!!!

[@8Jud3]

She wasn't right for the role. See,this is a perfect example just because you win an Oscar doesn't mean every role pouring in thereafter is right for you. This' how I still feel about Capt Marvel casting of Brie Larson...& everyone biting my head off was justifying it w "she won an Oscar" argument

[@sean9115]

Getting fired is one thing but they had to give a dam reason other than we don't like it there must be more to this.

[@remliqa]

When it come to movie and show production not fitting the intended vision for the role all the reason you need .Just look at Eric Stoltz in Back To The Future .

[@ashleydjanie7633]

I cant believe this woman is almost 60... she is so effin hot!!

[@TheHoopyscoopy]

Did I hear this wrong or did she say Melissa McCarthy (a fellow actress) fired her? How is that possible? I don't even like McCarthy. Rex Reed was right that seems like a humongous creep.

[@methaqualone5191]

*No, she said the director of the film fired her.*

[@TheHoopyscoopy]

oh@@methaqualone5191

[@bigboy6191]

Whatever. I love Nicole Kidman

[@cockoffgewgle4993]

The celebrity worship in the comments gave me cancer.

[@Pikachu-qr4yb]

This woman is almost 60. WHAT

[@marklola12]

It's part of life you go for a job and get it but turns out your totally wrong for that role