The Moment that Sparked Javier Bardem's Hatred of Violence

Javier Bardem talks about life changing run-in with violence and the lessons he's learned from it.
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[@nSpiraliArchitectb]

This man exudes genuine, effortless charm.

[@moviedude22]

Yea, seems just disarmingly genuine and kind. I'm always taken aback by his normalcy. No Hollywood pretense at all.

[@gogogoup]

couldn't put it in better words

[@jerrymalerry8452]

This is all true but let’s also appreciate Javier Bardem

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes, that's why I love him.

[@DatBoi-mo9vc]

Ive only ever seen him act as a really creepy dude in any movie ive seen him in

[@eugenegrewing2587]

I think his looks are hanging in there just fine.

[@sherylsmallwood-valdivia5375]

My first thought was "If this is the product of reconstructive surgery, what did he look like beforehand?"

[@alexispapageorgiou72]

Pretty funny that he needs confirmation though ... 95% of the popula are like f youuuu

[@DogofSinope]

@Sheryl Smallwood google Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Identical twins separated at birth. They look slightly different now bc of the beating.

[@ABC-yt1nq]

He just gave, in my opinion, the greatest yet most insightful summary of NCFOM: violence appears suddenly, destroys everything, disappears.

[@apseudonym]

and that, ultimately, trying to make sense of it all (like Tommy Lee Jones' character) won't do anything

[@scarlettohara470]

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[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

Say the damn shows name god everybody does this stupid lazy shit

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

@@scarlettohara470 you a chick

[@XeroMB]

@@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335 "No Country For Old Men", Javier mentions it in the interview.

[@chrissiem3958]

This interview struck a huge chord with me. My husband was severely gang beaten when he was 17 by three older men, and kind of the same thing: no real rhyme or reason... just because he was there. They broke most of his teeth, smashed his nose, and busted up his ribs. My husband is a very kind, sensitive man who grew up in Northern Ireland amongst sectarian conflict, but has often said that that moment in his life was when he truly rejected all sense of violence. I got chills watching this....

[@ritatocta7583]

I always got really depresses Hering from gang beatings because I was witness to one as a young girl and also heard of a few more that traumatized me just from hearing. I remember thinking that if someone had the unluck of being the victim of such crime how could one recover? That was what depressed me. But reading "The Alquimist" by Paulo Coelho where that same thing happens to the hero, I understood that the ones who beat are the ones that are usually beyond salvation. What rules them is other things different from what rules a normal balanced kind person. Their heart are in a wrong place and that's what is really sad. Now I'm no longer a young girl and I know people can overcome huge trauma, not only that but some people even become grateful, how crazy. But the people who beat, who made the deal with worse in the world, they have a bigger path to walk, a longer one. In the book JOY, Dalai Lama tells a story of a friend he loves very much. This friend was a slave in those Chinese work camps. Beatings, hunger, mistreatment. Dalai Lama asking him what was the worse. He told the Dalai Lama "sometimes it was very hard you know, sometimes between the beatings and the hunger, one day I almost didn't felt sorry for them". I wish you and your husband and anyone who reads this and needs it a wonderful filled with love and Joy life. ❤️

[@zyx7478]

I never got beaten up but I was attacked by a gang violence many times I either fight back or ran all of the options were in adequately but it sure did make a mark on my life

[@stephenolder4552]

Gang beating is so cowardly. 3 guys against one? Come on. That's a wuss move. As far as violence goes, violence is justified sometimes. Its justified when you gotta defend yourself or someone else. It should always be a last resort.

[@michaelotis223]

Tough! Hope your hubs is still hanging in there!

[@ATLAoftheHill]

Same. My brother was sucker punched coming out of a bar 4 years ago. He fell back and hit his head on a concrete parking block. Severe brain injury and permanent difficulties. He is doing really well now with it and I hope your husband is doing just as well.

[@vishnuram4692]

That's a remarkable story. Even more so because I haven’t heard a single celebrity (minor or major) say he got his ass kicked. This man has no ego! Good on him.

[@ClearOutSamskaras]

You don't understand ego. He, in fact, has a very strongly developed ego; it's a pleasure to behold.

[@deerheart87]

He's spainish he's great x

[@JoRiver11]

@@ClearOutSamskaras It's just a common misuse of the word. They mean vanity.

[@fashizzle78]

There is no shame to say you were jumped on by several men

[@dartbaston]

You always get such interesting insight out of the actors, that story really put his character in No country for old man in perspective

[@nebulousisgod]

Well it was his job at the time to fully understand the character and the story. And even if he hadn’t, such a wildly successful movie affords actors lots of opportunities to hear a ton of opinions and thoughts on the story. Also I’m sure he’s talked to Cormac McCarthy who wrote the book and the Coens I’m sure gave him a pretty good insight into his character. Also he’s clearly a brilliant guy with genuine love for art.

[@TheChannelSwimmer]

@Wolfgang H A person with an exceptional sense of humor is generally much more acquainted with their dark sides as well. It kinda relates to the duality of man/"shadow self" idea from Jungian philosophy and it's fascinating.

[@jamillie87]

The character he played woulda tore them all New ones

[@humanearthling1484]

His description of the violence is so terrifying and awful. He was beaten for 30 minutes! It's a miracle he didn't lose an eye or have brain damage.

[@MeesterGonzalez]

I get when someone says they don't like anything to do with violence, when they've actually been a victim of it. It's the same mentality as combat vets who are the strongest advocates against military intervention.

[@Jesusprayerwarriorbw]

The US military are the keepers of peace. Who else would kill Bin Laden or Salamoni? I agree violence is horrible, however, for some, the only way they'll stop is if we, our military, stops them.

[@eazymethod01]

@@Jesusprayerwarriorbw What a fucking joke. To have peace is to be peace. When Jesus told Peter to hold his sword it was to be the example. Turn the other cheek infinitely applied will lead to Eden on earth, and is the ultimate collective goal of the race, once we're all awake.

[@ritatocta7583]

@@Jesusprayerwarriorbw Bin Laden, the same guy the USA created formed as a spy? You are a talking about a war machine.

[@Vehuelmikael]

SI VIS PACEM PARABELLUM!!!!!!

[@xvoidgamer]

@@Jesusprayerwarriorbw The entirety of US identity is war....manufacturing war.

[@themousethatroared3371]

He said his looks are finished? He's one of the most handsome men I've ever seen(and a personality to match) and he's only going to look better with age. 🥰❤

[@Punicia]

This man has a great heart. He suffered a violent and demoralizing act but decided to extract wisdom from it instead of resentment. That’s his warrior scar. God bless him

[@Hugatree1]

What an incredibly sensitive and insightful human being. When he said not just physical violence but emotional and psychological violence. Let us pray that as human beings we will seek to evolve past this primitive method of wielding power and control over others. For someone who is obviously a physically powerful human being he is a loving gentle soul

[@KS-nq8vo]

I agree but humans will never evolve past that it’s primarily what they do best.

[@mbPhase23]

Javier is the kind of actor that is captivating. His characters are always outstanding.

[@switchingtime]

What an incredibly insightful and thoughtful man. Great interview!

[@douglaskalberg8899]

My complements to the surgeon.

[@IndomitableT]

Douglas Kalberg. Of course his reconstructive surgeon did a wonderful job. Still do not underestimate the work Javier Bardem himself put in to find his resilience to heal mentally and physically, and furthermore use the result of his healing process in his favour to be a decent human being besides becoming a successful professional. That kind of healing is the hardest work. Chapeau mister Bardem❣️🎭🤩

[@Lip836]

He had to wait 1 hole year to get reconstructed surgery because he didnt have the money to get it done privately.

[@1812Katy]

No, Javier. The looks are not gone! He seems to be the sweetest, most sensitive guy around!

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

I've watched him in Skyfall, and No Country for Old Men, and this is the first time I noticed his nose was not symmetrical.

[@ShinyChamelion]

The most perfect summary of his character in No Country for Old Men

[@morningstarkeke]

Makes total sense, his dislike towards anything violent, and he's a man who I will continue to watch.

[@jtwanderer6328]

I had to force myself to watch this because I have a viscerally scary response to Javier Bardem due to his horrifically good performance in No Country. Years ago but still with me. Thank you for the opportunity to see his humanity.

[@Glimmmerra]

What a beautiful soul, inside and out. He's 'perfect' exactly as is and has been from the first time I became aware of him. To me, human sexuality in life and on camera is perfectly lovely in context to a loving story, while violence is never truly acceptable on any level and should *never* be glorified.

[@thequantaleaper]

Javier is an incredible actor, but even more so an incredible person. The fact he could even portray the completely opposite character of Anton Chigurh on NCFOM so incredibly well is truly a testament to his true brilliance.

[@eton13_]

To think there is someone out there or a group of people who beat up a man so bad who went on to become an A list actor.. hope those individuals feel really sorry for themselves

[@joakim2k10]

He did grow up in Spain after all, so I'm guessing they're feeling miserable either way.

[@hernanfernandez4983]

I'm Spanish and I knew this terrible story, every where "machos" are a problem, thanks God they make him a "favour" with his nose, though I think Javier would have succeeded in his job for sure, 👍👍👍

[@TheDrexxus]

Just imagine how many people that shit eaters like that assault for no reason who don't get a happy ending.

[@kimquinn7728]

I think the NEED to feel 'macho, tough, superior, badass, all powerful' really emphasizes a person's actual personality that tends toward feeling sorry for Themselves. Points out their inner smallness, weakness, cowardice, nothingness. Take away the word Macho and this fits man or woman. Ugh.

[@sanakassara]

Bardem has couple of the most psychotic, ultra violent movie bad guys under his belt. Life sometimes throws you a curve ball and you end up being the best on what you hate the most.

[@joshuaquinn1986]

One of the greatest villans in NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN

[@ymatT601]

The best!

[@littlered3557]

He was better in Perdita Durango. Total sociopath.

[@anabanana_21]

My god... what a great guy. Thank you, Sam!!

[@bridgetclooney3453]

He & Penelope are literally the hottest couple on Earth. Also, his accent + attitude = 🔥

[@jaesong1940]

This man's acting in NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN was masterful.

[@shamusmcshane5267]

What a genuine human being .. & a great actor

[@annettepayne822]

I love him he’s a beautiful soul. Hot as hell but pure of heart

[@javierbardem4857]

Thanks for your comment love and support You are my super fan I will like to talk privately with you My email is [e-mail]

[@Matt-vv7fl]

He seems like such a genuine, humble, and intelligent fellow. And enormously talented. His performance in No Country for Old Men was jaw dropping. I put it right up there with Anthony Hopkins performance in Silence of the Lambs, which is saying A LOT.

[@orchidsrising7910]

Javier is beautiful. Stunning. I love his peace

[@jeanetejostcollet3111]

With your smile Javier and your amazing nose! We all love you! Plus extremely talented!

[@javierbardem4857]

Thanks you so much for your love and support your are my super fan I appreciate you a lot. I will like to talk privately with you My email is [e-mail]

[@amandaclaire-i4]

Javier is an immensely wise man.

[@luceatluxvestra1]

Beautiful Soul 💎💗

[@johnconstantinemarinakiski8128]

Javier is a Pisces (compassionate/merciful/artistic/sensitive) with Moon in Leo (charismatic/egomaniac/showman). Water and Fire combo!

[@galepatrick1702]

Glad I watched this - Javier Bardem has charm in spades- he is/ warm/ humorous /engaging lack of ego

[@fashizzle78]

This guys personality gets me everytime .he's always cheerful ..the same man that was as scary as the T 800 in Terminator as Anton Chigurh in No Country for Old Men

[@porfiriopadilla2505]

Who ever the person is that fixed Javier, is an artist

[@cherishtheday2223]

He’s gained a new fan.

[@henrik5284]

He seems like such a nice person. Dunno if he's got children or not, but if he does, I'm sure he's a wonderful father too

[@user-ut8gh7ww9y]

Yes, he has two, at least. You can see the whole set bathing in Italy. Paparazzis stole the pics.

[@Thealignmentkeys]

Beautiful soul right there - high consciousness speaking - wonderful interview. Thank you!

[@southpawbillings9292]

To perform something he dislikes the most is just legendary

[@JA-el3ml]

I love him! Think he's so good, but I've never been able to bring myself to watch "No Country for Old Men". The picture of the character he plays in that film just looks too scary for words. One day I will have to try and watch it. Everyone raves that it's very good.

[@marlon1171]

Shocked beyond belief... This man is one of the few genuine greatest actors of our era.

[@atishvaikunth5251]

Charming…& what a performer..

[@AlmaSdance]

He got beaten badly in the face for being handsome. People tend to destroy beautiful people out of sick jealousy. What's special about him is that he's not high above the skies and arrogant at all for being handsome. This is so rare

[@zaineridling]

Love the Javier!

[@robertlaporte2998]

He has found the door of who he is and has made that work as a life that few find.God Bless and sorry for that tragedy . It the way of the world.Love your acting.Superb.

[@obiwashere]

0:47 I hope he meant 30 seconds

[@jjgf8412]

Yeah

[@jenniferblears192]

Yes he says it was done in less than a minute at the end

[@von-marieoliva4827]

Big fan, sir Javier. Big, big fan 😍

[@javierbardem4857]

Thanks for your comment love and support You are appreciated I will like to talk privately with you My email is [e-mail]

[@johnstanley1681]

I had the same experience. Strangely echoing my own thoughts

[@oldladybird8528]

I just love this man. Very good person.

[@Cathee.M.]

What a truly inspiring human being. Not to mention an immensely talented and accomplished actor and activist. I would love to meet him someday.

[@javierbardem4857]

Thanks for your comment and compliment You are appreciated. As a great fan let me give you the privilege to meet me Write me with this email [e-mail]

[@Erdnase23]

Great stuff.

[@JDNicoll]

With most Hollywood actors, I get the sense that they, as a person, are not that far from the characters they play. Not so with this guy. I have a lot of respect for his acting ability after watching this video, having recently rewatched No Country. True talent is so refreshing.

[@jhxcczs]

Super interesting! All your interviews are fantastic!

[@hotsaucebone]

He does a great accent in the no country for old men.

[@LUCIFER-yl3wv]

I'm addicted to this man to the point I could worship him:))

[@davidhurtado2725]

The fact so many traditional spaniards have issues with him makes me realize he is worthy of my liking!

[@davidmonllorsanjuan9859]

tú también eres español, chico.

[@whiskybravo2508]

when u hate violence and u play that guy in "no country for old men" ...that makes u a great actor

[@adamschlinker972]

Javier Bardem is such a handsome guy. Great actor too

[@bigriz7021]

Still a handsome mutha... His role in no country blew me away

[@MRBACKHAND]

jesus thats amazing, how in CFOM he's the epitome of fear and violence.. but hes actually been through it for real.... faaark blows my mind

[@SirChivalRegal]

I think Xavier is aware of potential violence in him that makes him recoil from it. The Coen brothers noted that. You have to have something of it inside you, to project or feel it.

[@Anothergoogleaccount1]

How did you find out what the Coen brothers noted. Anyways im 100000% sure every human has the potential to be violent tho

[@alejandrafidalgo6710]

Sweet man :)

[@jmatt4life]

Javier Bardem is The MAN!

[@twrkhanasparukh]

One of the most beautiful women walking on earth is your life and you talk about yourself as not that attractive.... What a humble human being!

[@BatmanHQYT]

Mesmerizing actor.

[@bustyodust]

Sam you're the man! Love the show

[@benjpope6949]

I can imagine him playing SRV in a biopic!

[@zoezzzarko1117]

Javier Bardem is an amazing human soul. Let your guests talk... they may be just about to address what you're asking. Alternatively... where the guest is taking you is probably far more interesting than where you're trying to direct them. Pure thought is far better than directed dialogues. 😎✌

[@AMack-wd6bi]

Amen, Amen, AMEN!!!!!!! 💃🕺💐🌅🐎🦋🍒🍑🍧🍹🍵💌❣️🌠🎢🕍⛩️⛲

[@myfriendisaac]

2:44 THIS IS A MESSAGE 💯👏🏾💝

[@korndud]

this man is a fucking dream boat!

[@Capybara78]

Waou, what a true great man !

[@LisaDefazio]

Love his take on anti-violence x

[@javierbardem4857]

Thanks for your comment love and support You are highly appreciated I will like to talk privately with you My email is [e-mail]

[@LisaDefazio]

@@javierbardem4857 of course

[@phukit5456]

Everyone has a hatred of violence. There's a million reasons why violence is a problem.

[@ethandement482]

Not everyone, unfortunately.

[@marticus1642]

Stop the BS violent people that’s a dumb question

[@ethandement482]

@Stop the BS Go to a crowded bar at night in any big city and you'll find out who doesn't hate violence.

[@Thereasonable129]

This shows the nature of people. Some if got to experience the Bardem's nightmare would become insecured and become violent, but others would hate violence and realize the uglyness which violence posesses which is indeed ugly!

[@johnpark7972]

His English is very good, and it’s ironic he played one of the most violent villains in movies Anton Chigurgh

[@grigturcescu6190]

who else watched only his nose after the "i like your nose " line?

[@prkeene]

First saw him in Collateral, the Pedro el Negro scene. Didn't know who he was but was mesmerized.

[@elviajerodelalba6257]

He should asked the Interviewer after,Whats the most you ever lost in a coin toss...

[@TheKevinWood]

This entire opening story makes me want this man to play Dr Doom so much!

[@monicaford622]

He is so fasinating to me. N such a grt actor😉💓

[@namasteeveryonehere9185]

It happens that he is a copy of me :) seriously

[@antonmaclean8418]

I hope there is such thing as karma for the losers that beat him up, only losers would gang up on somebody for no good reason

[@kenchristie9214]

The best Bond villain - and many great actors played Bond villains.

[@rpineanew]

He exudes more than charm...

[@zovalentine7305]

Thank you⚘

[@javierbardem4857]

Thanks for your love and support and comment. You are highly appreciated. I will like to talk privately with you My email is [e-mail]

[@patrickus2377]

Bardem es un monstruo de la actuacion!!!!!

[@richardcollins6684]

I was a bartender at nice place. However, you sometimes get theses people with the "Are you talking to me " attitude when you just welcome them here. I hope the guys who beat up Javier as kid see Country for Old Men. They watch saying Oh shit! These guys that hurt him did this from their failures. Javier was probably very happy spreading his joy of success. They had nothing to be happy about except beating him up so bad to make him ugly. Instead, they are the ugly ones telling friends see that guy in the movie, I beat him in a fair fight. He is a good actor handling success going in the right direction.

[@pamelabonaparte9383]

Wow .....what a story!

[@user-microburst]

He used to be a disco bouncer, and pretty violent

[@diegodelgado9764]

Good friends jumping in after 30 minutes

[@alonzomosley7]

Its weird how he abhors violence, yet plays the most chilling violent character in No Country for Old Men.I suppose the sign of a brilliant actor

[@riddlemethis2610]

Also he was Silva in Skyfall.

[@alonzomosley7]

True forgot about that character my daughter was terrified of that character in Skyfall

[@danielcardiff3861]

He actually talked about how it was difficult to shoot certain scenes.

[@alonzomosley7]

Daniel Cardiff That's why I said the sign of a brilliant actor

[@dcg509]

I want to learn Spanish in order to understand Javier better.

[@sadiaahmed7094]

He is such a lovely man

[@asmranonymousgaming901]

Wow. Just sad and senseless act of violence. Karma has treated him well. I hope it treats the ones who hurt him just as well.

[@mrzed2349]

After world war II my granddad never touched a knife or a gun ever again.

[@erikramaekers63]

I knew a couple of world war II veterans but they never talked about the war.

[@mirrorperson1744]

Yeah my G never talked about it

[@adriannespring8598]

Fucking amazing voice!! And powerful sense of self.

[@annford6640]

He's a doll. The violence heaped on him in the story he illustrates, for simply being cordial, was clearly another's (group's) paranoid inferiority complex(es) at work . . . that of which he does not possess. Being a "lover, not a fighter" is always a good thing; impulse control over rage is always a good thing. And if Xavier's face is the product of a "former rearrangement" . . . then I completely dig rearrangements. Did I mention his acting capabilities? Yeah, his nature on camera isn't too hard to take, either. #keepdoingwhatyouredoing

[@sharonmassey2923]

What the world needs is for multitudes of men to feel the same way about violence, and then give voice to it. Hollywood could be a trailblazer, but so far chooses to be a major perpetrator.

[@Stuart267]

Its not just men that are violent. the amount of times I have seen women fighting with eachother, or with their boyfriends is insane, Hell I had to break up a fight when a girl beat her boyfriend so bad his eye was destroyed. An ex of mine sliced my throat on my birthday in 2010. It p!sses me off this old stereotype that men hold the monopoly on violence.