Then and Now: Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey (1967)

Aged just 17 and 15 respectively, Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey had just filmed Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet (1968). The pair relate their experiences (one story concerns their co-star Bruce Robinson, future director of Withnail & I) and when asked about the perils of early stardom, Whiting concludes, "It's very hard to know what to do afterwards."

[@haranobara]

My God it's like watching two paintings talk.

[@brothertn708]

Hara Nobara 🙀🙀🙀

[@39Hundred]

Hara Nobara What does your comment mean? Are you saying paintings because they are both good looking or do you consider them boring.

[@faithalways8537]

@@39Hundred It's because this was an interview from almost 50 years ago. Take a look at both of them. They both look like they're straight out of ancient pictures.

[@teremertz]

Marshall Street in 1968 they played Romeo & Juliet. If you haven’t seen this movie, please do. They are incredibly beautiful actors. I think the commenter was comparing them to works of art because the Shakespearean movie just cements a certain era past in your mind.

[@robertnovoa341]

At 15 years old she's smoking and drinking in public not a pretty picture actually.😶😯

[@johngutierrez8399]

*Zac Efron is a time traveler*

[@summerrose8110]

No he's not. Leonard was born before Zac.

[@vhavoc6164]

@@summerrose8110 the joke must have gone over your head

[@summerrose8110]

@@vhavoc6164 It's not a joke if I've heard it several times. It's redundant.

[@vhavoc6164]

@@summerrose8110 It's still a joke whether or not it's redundant. You don't get to determine whether it's a joke or not because you've already heard it

[@summerrose8110]

@@vhavoc6164 Actually I do. You see, I do have a sense of humor. I'm human, I like to laugh, however if I hear or see a tired joke enough times I get bored and become immune.

[@jueshihuanggua3162]

Olivia was heartbreakingly beautiful, also her demure here, innocent, bashful, respectful, but had a quiet confidence. Leonard was very eloquent for his age, thoughtful answers, and his hands were elegant.

[@tatyanakolesnikova7725]

Я поколение моих любимых актеров, тогда 15-17 летние все были такими…!!!

[@thureintun1687]

and they literally let the kid smoke! DMAN THEM!

[@JD-Defenders]

@@thureintun1687 They let people have rights then.

[@thureintun1687]

@@JD-Defenders they won't let it now?

[@thureintun1687]

@@JD-Defenders but the person we are looking at here is a child! and a female at that! We MUST protect the small beings thats female! not damage or polluted them! We as society have ot protect the females at all cost! They are small, and poor, and weaklings... They need protection and understanding and pity, not motivation to do stuff thats damaging to them! They are like small animals... Needs the protections. That is the utmost responsibility of us, male!

[@LxAxNxCxExR]

Young people were so well spoken and polite. How far society has departed from that path.

[@GuyChooo]

This is why parents should be more responsible in disciplining kids and teach them manners.

[@Nohandle1125]

These are PROFESSIONAL ACTORS. They are not a representation of the average teenager.

[@Nohandle1125]

@@GuyChooo These are PROFESSIONAL ACTORS. They are not a representation of the average teenager.

[@GuyChooo]

@@Nohandle1125 it doesn't change his point, younger people today are less polite.

[@zitimotleyxxjmxx]

Parenting and education system. Gen X have been poor parents

[@MadsDMads]

This *almost* doesn’t look like an interview from 50+ years ago

[@acobra4174]

His haircut was the Future 😆

[@sergeantbigmac]

@@acobra4174 What? His haircut is straight 1960s mod.

[@user-mj4or8sh3g]

@@acobra4174 you mean her? I cant stop thinking about arianas wig! 😂

[@acobra4174]

@@user-mj4or8sh3g true that😂but that guys hair is on Point 😆

[@penelopedinkledongs7178]

Yeah, considering it was just an interview, the production value was top-notch. They couldn't have lit it better...

[@inessa5923]

The problem with both of them being so amazingly attractive is the fact that you don’t know who to stare at

[@youngkim0000]

Wtf nibbba from popeyes

[@nina2k4]

omg i knowwwww im so bisexual and this hurts.

[@melaniemorton3362]

So true. They are just stunning......knocked the breath right out of me at first glance😌I was 14 then, and our class had to get permission slips to see the movie. I was on fire🍷

[@witchf4ce310]

INESSA her, definitely her

[@nina2k4]

@@melaniemorton3362 Uggggg im dead she is literally gorgeous. thats so cool you got to watch the movie when it first came out at school. Too bad you didn't get to meet her in person.

[@S0urgiirl]

10:46 the way they look at each other is quite remarkable. The art and science of chemistry between two humans is astounding. They present beyond mature in this interview, yet so playful.

[@Veyron1967]

They look like two mischeivious kids having a laugh - which is what they were. This came up on my front page for some reason but it was a great watch. Different time.

[@Godloveszaza]

😐

[@flowergirl52]

Olivia's laugh is so endearing, I loved it when she laughed in the movie and then again in the interview; there's a childlike quality to her laugh, so sweet and delightful!! I loved this movie when I saw it as a teen, I remember being so smitten with them both and so heartbroken at the inevitable ending. Such a dynamic pair!

[@earthspirit516]

She still laughs the same way

[@MrMalibu30]

I was thinking the same thing....Adorable.....

[@Amanda-qz3zh]

She was literally 15

[@hopemccubbin8661]

The most beautiful woman ever

[@rosendotorres3306]

Her laugh was childlike because she was A CHILD. Don't get me wrong, I love the R&J story in spite of hollywood constantly misinterpreting it. This is by far my favorite adaptation. But was I the only one who found the bed scenes cringy considering her age. But thene again I do have a duaghter so maybe my art spec's could be a little biased.

[@ker-mit]

They were still teenagers but look so mature. I love the 60's

[@maximillianrodriguez5631]

Yeh i knows. Innit blad!

[@Woeismyhoe]

Mic Jack immigration from 3rd world countries changes USA’s culture? What are you talking about 😂 do you even know how USA became to be what it is today? 😂

[@Woeismyhoe]

Mic Jack Bobby Brady Ah I see. So both of you are are racist. If you want to talk about logic and history, then Whites simply don’t belong in the USA because it’s not their land. It’s the Native Americans’. Of course, you probably don’t care about all the bloodshed that your people caused because in the end you won, right? I don’t even know where you got that info that 90% of Americans are native Americans because if you had a pair of functioning eyes, you’d see how wrong you are. USA is not a white country (and it never was). I think that’s made perfectly clear when your country has the most diverse population in the world, aside from Singapore. The only difference is that there are racists like you who believe in white supremacy. USA’s economy squarely relies on the influx of those so-called ‘3rd world’ people which you so negatively mention and without them, your economy would actually be even worse than it is. The illegal immigration is wrong and should be corrected. I’m not going to argue with you about that. However, the way that Trump has been going out in deporting illegal immigrants is wrong, inhumane and just as illegal. Although the funny thing about you mentioning illegal immigration is that you’re not worried about USA’s socioeconomics worsening even more because there’s bound to be overpopulation soon and limited housing. No. You’re worried about ‘incompatible cultures’ negatively influencing your ‘unity and security’ when it actually doesn’t. It seems that you don’t know this due to your racism, but majority of the illegal immigrants from 3rd world countries are actually educated and skilled workers. Racism just still exists in USA (which you are so finely proving) so you think that they’re basically uncivilized people. Funny thing too because it’s not Americans who are adapting to the immigrants, but actually the immigrants themselves. They’re the ones who have to adapt to the culture change and assimilate themselves into your country, and yet you’re acting as if the mere sight of them disgusts you. Let me just give you a simple answer of how illogical and stupid your claims are that Islam culture is incompatible with the rest. Ever heard of Singapore? It’s one of the richest countries in the world and boasts a low crime rate, unlike USA. And guess what? Islam is one of the majority religions there, and so is Catholicism. The so-called ‘incompatible cultures’ are able to adapt to each other and stay united despite their differences, because they respect one another and don’t think that 1 race or color is superior to the rest. Something that most Whites are actually struggling with in the US. Cultures do not threaten a country’s unity or security. It’s if there’s no respect towards the other cultures. And be careful, because you two sound awfully like Hitler did and we know what happened. Do you feel dumb now because your racist ass is being called out? USA is filled with many problems, but your white ass insecurity isn’t one of them. Your country has a diverse population. Live with it and just learn to embrace that fact instead of whining that you won’t be able to enjoy your white privileges anymore.

[@Woeismyhoe]

Bobby Brady omg you’re actually hilarious. I really didn’t know that white supremacists like you still exist. You’re the type who would justify white colonizations in Asia, wouldn’t you? Because you believe that ‘whites’ are the superior race and that you deserve everything. How close minded can you get? You’re the reason why USA is a laughing stock. Instead of having pride in your diversity, you’re choosing to oppress POC instead. Clearly you don’t even know your own country’s history because you choose to be blind to facts. You don’t even know Nazism started. Just remember where racism stems from, because it definitely wasn’t POCs that started it.

[@jumpinglizards69]

Hello, cat, I love this photo of you

[@marvel096]

When you ship two people from 50 years ago 😭

[@Anam.Fatima19]

Mood

[@natalielopez7755]

@Hellzyead ah I see you don't know millennial vocabulary... it's stupid I know lol

[@somerandy500]

Natalie Lopez ok boomer

[@DedPixels]

WTF is shipping?

[@sunsetlights100]

Who the heck is Ship lol.... That OK boomer thing getting old real fast by upstairs like Greta

[@nickjohnson811]

Cinema is the closest thing we have to a time machine. We can look generations back into the past and see people as they were then. Hundreds of years from now these people and many others will still be perfectly preserved for future generations to meet as if they were still with us. What a treasure.

[@sweetpandabear1490]

I love how soft she speaks and answers some questions

[@daniviris09]

She’s 15 and calmly smoking in the middle of her interview. How times have changed !

[@dcon4762]

hiba javed-akhtar I remember cigarette vending machines. That how easily you could purchase them.

[@GGMM1579]

Also legal smoking age was 16 in UK which I assume they were in

[@atomicsmith]

You obviously haven’t spent much time in Britain. Most kids are drinking smoking and pregnant by 14!

[@viz4884]

@@atomicsmith Well duh all of Europe is pretty much chill. I don't know why outsiders especially Americans find it weird

[@michaelsmith1094]

I was the same age as she was. I was in a school in TX. at the time, all of the kids smoked then. Hack,Hack!!!!! It was so grown up don't ya know.

[@AmethystSnow]

She’s fifteen smoking a cigarette and drinking a mimosa.... this is definitely the 60s lol

[@KimAhrina11]

What is mimosa?

[@clarabarros3374]

@@KimAhrina11 Champaign with orange juice

[@SciSmartTutoringHub]

She did this in response to the studio who continuously tried to make her behave as juliet during interviews, so she rebelled by putting her hair up, smoking and drinking during this interview ahah

[@llSilenceBrokenlll]

She’s 17 or so here

[@emmah4793]

@Fianna Ah yes, because not wanting to destroy your lungs is being a "snowflake."

[@sherriweibert3311]

I've only just saw this interview today. I first saw this movie in high school, I think it was my sophomore year nearly 30 years ago, as we were reading Romeo and Juliet in class. I will never forget how it impacted me, I just remembered sobbing during certain scenes. The acting was spectacular. These two ARE Romeo and Juliet to me and always will be. Such a great film. I had no idea how young they were.

[@bellroad100]

Same. We watched it in my English class. My best friend was depressed for weeks, LOL!

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

100%. read it in HS english lit class, then we watched the movie (VCR). absolutely blew me away. loved them both and the movie. cried as well. LOL truth.

[@user-su5lb4we2y]

It hit me in my soul too. I was a junior or senior in high school. Lovely lady.

[@juliedepaolo9971]

For such a young guy, Leonard Whiting seems so mature and handled this interview so well. I was about 8 years old when this aired and glad to be able to watch it now.

[@StabilizedChaos]

They're so casual. Smoking during an interview, sharing a cup, short answers. I love their vibe.

[@teatm2333]

Nancy Pelosi How do you know that 😭😭

[@eatpraylove1395]

Nancy Pelosi how do you know😭

[@bella-pi4kr]

Nancy Pelosi NANCY I- SJDJKSO

[@svcoconut]

@Nancy Pelosi I was gonna say smth but I honestly wouldn't be surprised... 👀

[@hewastheloml1874]

Nancy Pelosi I snorted LMAOAISJS

[@ffm595]

This video from 1967 is better quality than a lot of KZbin videos today

[@lemurianchick]

Because it's FILM.

[@stevemuzak8526]

35mm film scanned to 4K.

[@ffm595]

@@lemurianchick Chill man, I was cracking a joke

[@jesusbenn]

Refreshingly authentic and down to earth rather than over-performative. I appreciate their humility and shyness.

[@user-tv9dg7wd3e]

Были и останутся в истории лучшими Ромео и Джульетой , навсегда. Обожаю этот фильм, музыку Нино Рота в этом фильме, этих актёров Оливию и Леонардо, уникальную работу режиссера. Спасибо за радость прикосновения к высокому искусству

[@juliedepaolo9971]

I agree. Definitely my favorite. Classic.

[@user-cp2vy4qq7t]

Сейчас услышала голос Оливии , оказывается голос нашей Анны Коменко вой намного больше подходит к роли Джульетты .

[@cgygflkj]

These are two of the most attractive people I've ever seen in my life.

[@KaraMorassco]

I had watched Romeo and Juliet when I was in 9th grade for english class. Leonard and Olivia had such great chemistry in the film. I can't see anyone one else playing Romeo and Juliet. Olivia is such a beautiful actress. And Leonard is a really handsome man. I agree Zack Efron looks like him a lot. I wonder if they could be related (even distantly). I had recently (a few days ago) bought the movie off google play and showed it to my kids (12 &15). And surprisingly they had liked it. I asked my eldest if their english teacher had shown them the movie. And she said no. Which was weird. Because I've seen it when I was in 8th/9th grade. Maybe she'll see it in high school.

[@ebonyjoiix8754]

You don't get out much do you?

[@melissawright1979]

I couldn't agree more x

[@terencehennegan1439]

Brenda H I’ll 2nd that.

[@user-ti6oz4gd7r]

Kara Morassco I watched this movie in my 9th grade English class as well. I loved it from the start. Now I’m in 11th

[@laylaa.7065]

i thought this was zac efron playing as ted bundy edit: i thought it was zac efron playing as ted bundy ON THE THUMBNAIL

[@Cindyra5]

Same

[@mercibeau]

SAME LMAO

[@jesslynoliviabun563]

Omg same

[@gabssagala4731]

SAMEEE

[@weeniewizard]

I CANT HAHAHA

[@bluegypsy71]

🤯Hard to believe they are now in their 70's!!! They were so beautiful!😍😍😍

[@monicacappetta7017]

They were both such beautiful young people.

[@sharonmre1724]

Here's the thing, she's sitting there smoking, she's 15, and they're both drinking mamosas. Gotta love the 60s 😆

[@Tip_Top]

But what's creepy is she was topless and did a sex scene.

[@ellasmochi]

Tip Top exactly.

[@lovephobic]

Tip Top wait what ew

[@EmilyDickmesome]

Tip Top Well almost all teens have sex so

[@nebul1269]

@@EmilyDickmesome that's not okay

[@catalinadominguez9485]

10:45 that stare was gorgeous

[@penelopenealon9166]

I saw sparks

[@elenacaglioticosta7866]

"You must have some idea of what you like..."

[@lemon-nu7xp]

wow...

[@yoyo_hughes_1179]

@@elenacaglioticosta7866 yeh i think there was some sort of hint there

[@sakitememmedova4001]

@playlists like u)

[@sanseiryu]

Brings back memories of myself (17) in 1975 with my 15 year old girlfriend in highschool. To have age appropriate actors portraying the star crossed lovers in the film was incredible. How mature they are for their ages. Beautiful film.

[@anitamaker2237]

I absolutely love love love this movie. I fell head over heels in love with Leonard Whiting when I saw this movie. I was 11 years old and I still get all emotional when I watch it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@cooclidoo]

They both are so attractive i cant stop staring...pls help

[@ARosethatBloomsinEarlyMay]

Bisexual mode on. jk! 😜

[@asiaoharasbutterflies9425]

same here.

[@Super-jr2pc]

The bisexuality is strong in this one.

[@Tkimba2]

Are u bi?

[@jessicacristiny]

True

[@gigi19994]

I have never felt so ugly before gosh they are angelic perfect

[@sourgummyworms8069]

You’re definitely not ugly

[@nothing5283]

You’re definitely (not) ugly

[@user-ip9ev1ct5c]

You're even more angelical!

[@ricya1982]

It's make up.

[@gigi19994]

@@sourgummyworms8069 oh thank you!

[@Ohm521]

What an enchanting duo. They seem timeless somehow.

[@Ohm521]

Watching this after hearing of the lawsuit hits different. You can feel their visible discomfort when directly asked about the nude scenes...essentially being required to agree to it on air when in fact they had not.

[@kmdn1]

I moved to Rome, Italy from across the world when I was 13 years old. The only movie I could find to rent that was in English was Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet. I was so homesick for my country, I missed my friends so much and I was just painfully longing to hear English being spoken by other people my age. I was drawn to this film of Romeo and Juliet because of my situation at the time, and I watched it over and over and over. I must have watched it almost daily until I worked through my heartache of having left my home and my friends and was able to enjoy the new surroundings, new language and new friends. This movie has a unique meaning to me and I owe a lot to it for helping me get through that difficult time

[@dreamthedream8929]

But if you go to verona, also in italy, then thats where romeo and juliette were. There are a lot of stories about it and also in italian

[@jasminepascasio3702]

I don’t understand how actors don’t catch feelings for each other, like if he looked and talked to me like that you best believe Im in love already

[@yankiefromneverland3318]

They actually do lol... Angelina and Brad pit? Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem? Zac Efron and Vanessa at the time of High School Musical? Miley Cyrus and Liam Hems...? Do you want more?

[@rebekahjcowan]

yankie from neverland Johnny depp and Helena Balana-Carter

[@lylathegreat4840]

LITERALLY ME ;-)

[@pawpaw4386]

Jasmine Pascasio exactly I feel like they do catch feelings but hide it till the crush is gone

[@jknvorneb]

@@pawpaw4386 why to do that?

[@RimjhimSinghBhardwaj]

No, she doesn't look like Ariana Grande. At All. High ponytail. That's it. He does resemble Zac Efron. A Lot.

[@umaruchan7558]

she looks more like a model named lily chee

[@KenTheKat]

this comment is everything. i am so over anyone who wears half up half down or a pony to be compared to ari, ari did not invent the either hairstyles! so glad I'm not the only one who thinks this

[@RimjhimSinghBhardwaj]

@@KenTheKat Same. I've always been a high pony girl myself. I learned of Ariana Grande only a few years ago.

[@hheesecamburger5001]

he has similar mannerisms to zac efron too though

[@peppaPig-nc8ho]

@@KenTheKat but she popularized it in the modern age so I can see why people make that correlation

[@robinbjorge9329]

They were so comfortable together. Very sweet and enduring.

[@refreshyourpage._.0]

back in the days people talk so quiet and polite but they also got big energy when it comes to enjoying companies and having fun, I don’t why but I found it so amazing and wise in some ways.

[@samsong24]

She's so calm and composed! I was insanely immature at 15.

[@pink4078]

I wonder if they were on drugs?

[@pink4078]

@Tiffany F. Ok then it explains why they are so chilled lol

[@daniellemartinez8810]

N K everyone was on drugs. I really doubt they were though. At most probably the devils lettuce

[@harrisonmcclintock6681]

Me too I was a psycho

[@Ego-de4dt]

S M we were all reserved at 15. Every 15 year old I know is quite. Hollywood took full advantage of her. So disgusting and disturbing

[@kalijohnston561]

This is so odd because it almost looks as if modern actors got put in old fashioned clothes 😂

[@MISSJONASFOREVER2]

Kali Johnston this makes no sense but ok lol

[@GGMM1579]

Goldn Haze how? This interview looks like it’s done during this day and age. And that they’re in 1960s clothes being in the 21st century

[@MISSJONASFOREVER2]

Gigi L * exactly. Like this person made it seem like it’s so surprising as if people from the 60s looked differently, they don’t. I didn’t understand what she meant and why she was so surprised about it.

[@redmoon9650]

Goldn Haze because [young] people today often imagine that people from 50+ years ago were always more classy and serious, more conservative, celebrities didn’t laugh and joke around much. Which was sort of true, if you’re thinking of folks like Katherine Hepburn and such. But this is the 60s after all, the decade of change.

[@OReily08080]

Right, I thought it was Zac efron

[@catherinedorrian7548]

Romeo and Juliet was part of the GCE curriculum and our class went to see the film in the local cinema. I cried all the way back to school. I fell in love with Leonard Whiting and the theme song is beautiful.

[@pocopico7409]

Haha…the world would have been SO happy if they had ended up with each other in real life. They were just so perfect and believable together. When they appear together, Leonard is very protective of her, and still looks at her like he loves her. But Olivia said in her book that, although she loved Leonard, and still does, they were always meant to be just great friends.

[@billybones6463]

you are right, the world would have loved it if they wound up together. but their careers as actors would have to be sacrificed for that fate to come to pass, and no no young person in that industry could trade love for a career at that age

[@moila04]

What a beautiful angelic looking girl and a handsome young man. Prince and princess from a fairytale.

[@ElectrikkPaperClipxx]

Imagine if they mated

[@moila04]

@@ElectrikkPaperClipxx Would be very beautiful.

[@alyssacross5610]

mia hayes she was also 15.....

[@saorisouma5841]

No wonder they played Romeo and Juliet.

[@taylorgayhart9497]

Lol she was known for smoking, drinking, and dressing in a way that “shocked” many, and a part of the counter culture of the 60’s! She also lived in the home Tate was murdered in after the murder, and dated older men. She was an amazing example of women being in control of their bodies and destiny, but would not like to be referred to angelic.

[@Bronnybronny]

This interviewer is more respectful than 90% of the interviews today.

[@georgeosprey3786]

Its because most interviewers these days have an ugly agenda.

[@Callsign_Neuro]

Just like Jimmy Kimmel. Such a crappy Interviewer.

[@Liliana-qi8rw]

@Odins Spear 🙏🤣

[@rs5570]

@@Callsign_Neuro yes he's awful, arrogant & disrespectful because they're young.

[@rahult6016]

Well that's what 50 years can do

[@user-zb2qc2ls6v]

The best film for generations, no matter how many times they will try to make other versions of the great play, this one will be always on the top!

[@TheNoellybelly]

What an amazing connection! It’s truly divine intervention! So beautiful!

[@ritaroad]

I was 12 in 67. I thought they were the most beautiful couple ever.

[@suzieparis6821]

I was 10..same

[@theresawebster1912]

I was10.

[@emilinebelle7811]

My mom was 7

[@sensitiveone8305]

Me too.

[@leashira2301]

My mom and my dad does not exist at tht time ...my dad born 1969 my mom 1970 ...

[@tarynjimison7889]

Her quiet little voice..... laughs louder than anyone lol

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Yeah, that was funny.

[@horang2rang]

zzz just felt same thing

[@wejdbwinwithgod8608]

Ggl1.html I u bh

[@luckigrl]

🤣🤣 as soon as I read it it happened!!

[@LeafInTheWind88]

I’m the same way lol

[@sandrabridges7291]

I was 16 when this movie came out and I went to see it 115 times…loved it that much.

[@BetterWithBob]

3:16 she says "sometimes, depends" on whether they have to do a lot of takes. Her actual first scene shot was when Juliet runs into Paris in the crypt. She did laps around the set to get all agitated, told the director to trust her and nailed the scene on the first take.

[@kb523]

Zac Efron and Ariana Grandes last interview

[@kb523]

Kimmy Hernandez I meant more the hairstyles

[@dcon4762]

I thought the same thing. It is the hairstyle and maybe the eyebrows that reminded me of Ariana Grande. Zac Efron definitely resembles him.

[@nothingnobody910]

Please!! Olivia was so much more classic and sweeter!!

[@kellyhenderson9972]

Ariana Grande is like the bootleg version. The high ponytail is a 1960s style that Ariana bit from actresses of this era.

[@baronvg]

Lmfao! 😂

[@Stephanie-rg5ln]

15 and 17!!! They carried themselves so maturely for being so young, god I only wish I was as elegant as them when I was a teen

[@growlntashahidnkuato]

Same!

[@raimaraudreyrjellalarahern5132]

Leonard Whiting is 17 but looks matured yet Olivia Hussey is 15 but has childish features.

[@Amblin80s]

@Bobby Brady GenX certainly didn't carry themselves like that... Remember that GenX brought us Legally Blonde

[@Amblin80s]

@Bobby Brady Your generalizations are based on what happening on the movie screen, on television, and your limited human observations pre-Internet. The majority of GenXers were not in the public eye at all unless they were celebrities. Normal folk did not have social media, but even without that evidence, no one can say that most young people in GenX carried themselves with grace. Drew Barrymore on Letterman in '95, Tonya Harding out for some blood, Kiss (the band), Cameron Diaz with her "unique" hairstyle in a certain movie- I could go on. Would you say someone like Keira Knightley (a millennial) does not carry herself with grace? How about Emily Blunt (also a millennial)? Saying your generalizations remain valid is just you doubling down on an incorrect and arrogant assumption that all previous generations were blessed with grace, for... what purpose? To make yourself feel better? Millennials/Gen Z are in the comment section in such rapt admiration of these two actors, or cracking jokes (one of the two). All positive vibes, except for the usual Boomer/GenX mutterings of negativity and gatekeeping, for no reason at all. A real shame.

[@nfwmbb]

@Bobby Brady ok boomer

[@LivingLife-lq4lf]

I just came across this interview--in 2024! I remember reading "Romeo and Juliet" in freshman year high school and couldnt believe I loved a Shakespeare story and cried, even during class discussions. Then I found out about this movie and wanted so much to see it--but this was even before VCRs!! I finally saw it on tv on a Sunday afternoon. What a profound effect on me. Regarding Leonard Whiting, I loved him again in the 2-night tv movie "Frankenstein The True Story" with Leonard Whiting, Michael Sarrazin, Jane Seymour and others.

[@sungoddiss]

I'll never forget it. Beautiful film. Zeffirelli made another of my favourites, "Brother Sun Sister Moon". Genius, beautiful productions and acting.

[@julieankhan.2801]

They were the BEST Romeo & Juliet. The other remakes can't compare.

[@oldchannelforayoungstupidf2649]

I humbly agree. While I do think the other versions are unique in they're own ways, I believe this version holds the torch for best film adaptation of Shakespeare's play.

[@vineetasjourney8017]

Totally agree. Their exactly how I would picture Romeo and Juliet.

[@nahla__]

But also the movie and everything regarded can't be compared and even reach this level. I mean, we are talking about Franco Zeffirelli. And these two were the perfect pair to represent Romeo and Juliet. Btw he seems a very mature guy for his 17 to and smart, when talks about the difference between being an Actor playing in theatre (which is great) and TV shows and movies and a movie star...good point. He's truly beautiful btw. And she is as well but she seems little silly and with attitude..but she was just 15 so..

[@lisafleming9603]

@@nahla__ ...why shouldn't she have the time of her life.

[@nahla__]

@@lisafleming9603 and then I wrote, "but she was just 15, so...". I mean..... Your comment was not necessary, relax :-)

[@sadgirllokaaa]

they are both so insanely beautiful it's breathtaking

[@Xuurls]

Caught you being sus in 4K 📸🤨

[@blackk_pinkk4698]

@@Xuurls ? 😂

[@Chrisfeb68]

1968 version is a beautiful rendition of Romeo and Juliet

[@tombodensick4437]

If you get a chance...you must see this adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. It's not seen to often (if at all) and it's impossible to find on DVD. These two are magic together.

[@Rajeevshortsyes]

I WILL! I have to rent or buy it but I really want to see it

[@villague5488]

Theres in KZbin. I pay Ford this, but is the Best shop

[@georgiaellemay482]

Her eyes just sparkle gorgeously through out the whole interview She is just devastatingly Beautiful

[@yee3133]

right😭😭

[@nlcrme]

She still looks exactly the same today. She is so lovely 🥰

[@forgetit6853]

Just because champagne

[@kaythomas8521]

But He was drop dead gorgeous

[@wordimobi5765]

She is.

[@ts4686]

Even though theyre smoking and drinking, they seem so innocent and sincere. Honest. Not a put on character created by networks/record companies/studios.

[@arizonasunflowers5226]

T S their parents probably gave them the cigs and drinks. My mom gave me my first cigarettes, after I was 15.

[@carolinedanford5027]

MerriLoughlin also back then, people werent aware of the effects of smoking, so there wasnt a lot of hate for it

[@lilithontop]

yeah, he keeping looking modestly down as he talks vs appearing arrogant.

[@tormentadestellar8918]

She is just drinking water

[@cockeyedoptimista]

@@saintboot8410 I thought it was orange juice. Why do you think it's booze? She seems too young and gentle to be drinking alcohol; is there a reason to think it is? (I only watched the first 5 minutes, though.)

[@danielandlucycartoonsmadne5885]

The greatest Romeo and Juliet adaptation to date! Whiting and Hussey were just perfection!

[@parahiamin6765]

Eloquent, humble, softly spoken and polite unlike today's youth who could learn a lesson from these two.

[@ejaysanderson6955]

I don’t know why but I find their voices so calming.

[@lark7655]

Why am I simping for 2 people old enough to be my grandparents

[@peggypieters661]

Probably because they were both stunning in their youth, and if you have not seen the movie then you should because their chemistry is undeniable. In addition, they have been close friends for 54 years; they know such other so well.

[@thuggathottie]

right.

[@lovelynaomi723]

It’s crazyy!!

[@yanadranov2621]

they are so gorgeous, mature, and talented

[@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath]

Probably because you are a simp.

[@champagneproblems9567]

I literally come back from time to time to watch this interview again

[@dennisminer7952]

Ariana Grande and Zac Ephron landed this fantastic movie opportunity after their Disney Musical appearances together. The chemistry between them is too magical to be ignored. Remarkable how they haven't aged a bit since the late 1960s.

[@sammykara5436]

She’s wayyy too prettty and natural to be Ariana

[@charlottecoolik9872]

I'm definitely believing there are clones now in Hollywood

[@charlottecoolik9872]

Clones or they live forever I don't know something like that all I know is the truth as much Stranger Than Fiction

[@VonAllenSports]

@@charlottecoolik9872 It's simpler than that. They're all related. Most famous actors today are illegitimate children of famous actors from before and the cycle continues.

[@SkyblueHippie]

Nahh she's more beautiful than Ariana

[@CassieArapakis]

15 and smoking cigarettes and drinking mimosas lol. My how times have changed. Very sophisticated.

[@54blueroses]

Smoking cigarettes and drinking makes you sophisticated? You're joking, right?

[@Zveruidfly]

lots of teens smoke now too

[@isitoveryet9525]

@@54blueroses oh calm down, they were being facetious.

[@AddBowIfGirl]

Cassie Arapakis *Very toxic and unhealthy. Probably all sorts of creeps took advantage of her or felt justified trying to.

[@AddBowIfGirl]

American Made How could you possibly know that when people genuinely have that opinion?

[@americasosa3227]

These two actors have good chemistry and no matter how many times they put out a new movie with different actors, Olivia and Leonard will always be the best leads in the Romeo & Juliet movie.

[@jemma50]

Totally agree!!

[@FK_loving]

and dont forget genious work of Dzeffirelli (sorry if i put it down wrong)

[@safiaszone3892]

Leonardo docaprio

[@holdontojesus7097]

No comparison. Perfect.

[@nikkikei4984]

@@adolflenin4973 * First

[@kabernat]

I was born the year 1968 when this movie was made and when I was a young adult got to see it on TV. I love their demeanor, so calm, and mature. Too bad it didn’t work out for them to marry in real life. Their chemistry was phenomenal. 💖💖💖💖I loved the movie, the passion and the musical score too.

[@mikekirner]

Believe it or not, when I was a young guy around 19, people said I looked like Romeo or Mr. Whiting! Ahh those were the glory days. Nice to see this honest interview.

[@flzflz2237]

I can't stop staring at Olivia Hussey's face. So mesmerizing.

[@geslinam9703]

Yes, she’s so beautiful. Like an angel.

[@sratus]

She's a child...you weirdos

[@esammaaitah908]

@@sratus what... there just appreciating her beauty

[@mnomadvfx]

@@sratus So are cherubim, doesn't make them not angels does it?

[@d2b270]

She looks Italian

[@steph3857]

the way they look at each other at 10:46 oh my god-

[@yasmeennatalia1026]

Stephanie they’re so cuteee

[@maedavis5934]

And they were also secretly...a couple (they admitted later). "Tell me something girl; are you happy in this modern world"?). Oh wait...wrong film. Wrong couple.

[@yasmeennatalia1026]

Mae Davis yesss a star is born 😂😂

[@anzelatte6993]

I was screaming at how cute tgey were and shut myself up for remembering this was waaaaaay years agoooo! 😭

[@brendaechols2228]

They have a good connection

[@jowood2497]

Zeffirelli's next project after Romeo and Juliet should have been to do another Shakespeare dramatisation into film (casting Olivia and Leonard again into leading roles) for example either "As you like it", "Midsummer Nights Dream" or "Much Ado about Nothing" could have been used for this. Not all actors are able to do Shakespeare, but Olivia and Leonard do it so brilliantly and naturally its such a shame Zeffirelli did not do another Shakespeare with the magical Olivia/Leonard formula.

[@HBICTiff]

They look like beautiful paintings. It isn’t fair.

[@Rajeevshortsyes]

hey im watching this for the thousandth time, im sad i wasnt born in this era. i often romanticaize being in this movie and being with her and being best friends with leonardo, would be my dream life

[@lawilder2059]

For being only 17, Whiting is very articulate and poised.

[@lydiarodgers]

la wilder he’s posh, posh boys now will still sound like that

[@terencehennegan1439]

la wilderness

[@myapologiesmissgurl5069]

The resemblance is UNCANNY Zac Efron could totally play this guy in a biopic if he wanted to

[@crazygemini82]

He also looks an awful lot the young man who was in that movie Trans America, with Felicity Huffman. He played Felicity's son.

[@celebrei]

Crazy Gemini Kevin Zegers

[@kathypop4]

Yeah young Zac Efron could play him in a movie but not current Zac Efron

[@bouutiquems3578]

And yet somehow he played Matthew Perry instead. Then freaking Ted Bundy who doesn't even deserve to be remembered.

[@sjg5994]

@@kathypop4 😂

[@olivadelrosario1807]

Olivia and Leonard look so good together! Best Romeo and Juliet ever!

[@Rajeevshortsyes]

Ikrrr 😭 and omg I just saw that she smokes 😭

[@user-su5lb4we2y]

I saw this movie when it came out, now at 71, I still believe this is one of the best love stories ever but up on the big screen.

[@billbrimmer1739]

A pretty honest interview. She looked at him constantly, so they formed some sort of attachment, which happens with performers all the time. They are both amazingly photogenic. I saw the movie when it was released and they were terrific.

[@lindsaybradley300]

I loved them both when I went to see the movie also when it was released.

[@stefannydvorak7919]

@@dtmt502 Hé never physically abused her. Get your facts straight. She has nothing but nice things to say about Leonard. They still are friends to this day. Their kids even used to spend the summers at each other’s houses.

[@keotte5234]

@@dtmt502 what a lie lol

[@NONAME-ym8pb]

I’m pretty sure they ended up dating for a bit.

[@jacqueline6124]

@@stefannydvorak7919 i love their friendship

[@jakelincastillo7983]

I like how at 9:50 Olivia was being ask when did she start smoking and Leonard just grabs her drink ,Takes a sip and then gives it back like if nothing happen 😭

[@brookeevans0078]

Jakelin Castillo lmaooo I notice that every time I watch this

[@bodhisattva2348]

I replayed so many times.

[@BlueHat1]

@@bodhisattva2348 Why?

[@prezakid9]

They seem to share an intimacy between them. I am not insinuating they were lovers in real life but it certainly feels that way to me.

[@jamien.5528]

Octava Productions they did admit to being in a brief relationship during this time

[@Chamsk]

Timeless beauty both of them

[@Lexster918]

Can’t believe they are both in their 70’s now.

[@andromeda3163]

I’m going to tell my kids, this was Troy and Gabriella 😂😂

[@lovelynaomi723]

Aww yup

[@claudiacitera500]

Hahahahahahahah OMG i was thinking the freaking same 😂😂😂😂

[@lettersforchrist]

Hi plz repent of your sins. Jesus loves you so much and He died on the cross for you so that you may be with the Father and have eternal life w/Him!!!

[@dannyhustle2599]

Nah this two is real actor

[@hellokitty7026]

Not look like gabriella, she looks like Liza soberano an actress from Philippines

[@bee1970]

They had so much chemistry, the most beautiful couple that could ever exist

[@catherinerouse1319]

Sweet couple! I am the same age as Olivia! Wow now 66! Loved the movie on the big screen.Honest interview.I love you both.Thanks for the memories.💖 Cathy

[@sunnythymes5444]

Beatriz Cavalcante I know and amazingly enough they didn't end up together. What a shame

[@aliahspirituality]

I think its really sweet that they had each other during all of the press they had to do during this time. This is such a vulnerable age and yet they handled it gracefully and seemed to be totally in sync with each other. Knowing when the other needed a reassuring glance and smile. Very touching. I also love that they are still friends now. Human connection is such a wonderful thing

[@tatum2739]

From imdb facts - Olivia Hussey later said that the studio told her she would have to appear very much like Juliet in all press interviews too. *She rebelled in one famous interview, where she tied her hair back, lit a cigarette and sipped a glass of mimosa for the whole fifteen minutes.*

[@finevocalsonly]

which probably explains that sneaky smile at 5:33. she made it a point to show she was not stuck in that character to prevent her career from ending right then and there

[@UEkaterina]

But guys! She was only 15 or 16!!! How could this happen on the television? It’s direct propaganda of smoking among teenagers 😤🤬

[@fighterflight]

@@UEkaterina you’re joking right? it was 1968

[@UEkaterina]

@@fighterflight no I’m not. I wasn’t born yet then and I’m aware that smoking was ridiculously popular. But! In this case she was 15!! She hasn’t reached majority age yet and I don’t think that in 1968 laws were so different (wiki even says majority age was 21 in England and then it was reduced to 18 in 1969). Anyways it looks disgusting to me no matter what year it is.

[@elhuecoeculo]

@@UEkaterina Bruh in the 50s the cigs were adv like good for health even lol So ye no one really cared that much about it in those days

[@KC-wb7lq]

honestly they look so modern, this could easily be a 2019 interview

[@texasred2702]

...except that they're articulate and polite, no one curses and she's not dressed like a stripper in search of a pole. And these are two TEENAGERS. Contrast that with the vacuous exchanges that pass for dialogue on pretty much any media outlet other than PBS, and you can tell this from another generation.

[@haintedhouse3052]

yes but today it would be more like Kanye West and Miley Cirus . I can't picture them allowing the other to finish a sentence.

[@nflo1665]

Well i suppose the term of an interview back then was the same as it is now..

[@beebright76]

@Jason Strom uh relax

[@beebright76]

@@texasred2702 uh no bc we don't sexualize ourselves

[@Happin3ess]

The journalism is professional and interview is informative and formal. Interesting interviewer. It's brilliant.

[@ariana.billett]

Yay! I'm so glad I found this full interview! I could only ever find part of it

[@indiablue9963]

I’m gonna tell my kids this is Troy and Gabriella from HSM

[@Ego-de4dt]

India Blue why? I doubt ‘Gabriela’ was drinking and smoking at 15. Stop

[@Sk8terSa5mH20]

@@Ego-de4dt lmao it's a joke, bruh. Zac Efron reassembles him and they also have great chemistry a lot like Zac and Vanessa did. just supposed to be a funny, lighthearted correlation

[@xXRubella666Xx]

@@Ego-de4dt Smh it's a meme reference

[@xXRubella666Xx]

It's funny you say that because I always thought this dude looked like Zac Efron

[@taompons]

2445 Ego you thought you did something lmaoooo

[@StabilizedChaos]

I miss interviews like this. The interviewer isn'tt the focus, the questions bounce off their responses for the most part and we focus on the actors/actresses. I like it.

[@terencehennegan1439]

Amazing how composed they are at such a young age. The chemistry is between them is dancing with joy, so at ease. Great interview.

[@sadaqah117]

Goodness ..you just can't stop watching this interview. They are beyond handsome or beautiful. Exquisitely and uniquely ethereal. You could watch this in 100 years and still be unable to tear your eyes away from them.

[@cherishtheday2223]

Olivia Hussey is one of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen. When I first saw Romeo & Juliet at age 14, I fell in love 😍

[@lolitsyaumi8941]

Same. I first watched it in english after reading the play in 9th grade. She's absolutely stunning and her daughter India Eisley definitely takes after her mother in charm and looks💕

[@sochinwankwo9942]

I just finished watching Romeo and Juliet at school

[@madisonby2490]

They look like 2020 teens cosplaying as 1970s young adults.

[@lolobotius]

I know right

[@sgillman16]

1967 isn't the 70s, and they are teens

[@madisonby2490]

sgillman16 Can you read? lol What I said has nothing to do with the year this was in.

[@madisonby2490]

Nim Boo 🤦

[@AddBowIfGirl]

Zach Efron and Bella Hadid.

[@georgewatson5195]

They were both absolutely amazing in Romero and Julliet.

[@honestreviewsonly1915]

Love this movie. I’ve seen it many times.

[@ThePianoPlayer93]

10:46 ... God.... as soon as he looks at her his eyes went soft and were full of admiration. What a beautiful look. Love that intimate moment.

[@tdesq.2463]

Oh, Yes! Good Catch! He absolutely Adores Olivia! Beautiful pair of Human Beings here. They do present themselves as One, whether they mean to, or not. They are a good team.

[@eli4397]

Good chemistry!

[@tdesq.2463]

@@eli4397 Yes. I Love this video very much for that precise feature: The Chemistry! That's where the very concept of "Bond" comes from. It's a Chemistry term. Not too romantic at its root, but these two demonstrate a real world application of the concept that ... well ... I think we all get the point. Good Note! ~TD, Boston

[@amp1984]

Love that moment! Love when i get that stare from the guy i like❤

[@CherokeeinWyoming]

Deep friendship, admiration and so innocent. I love that part of the interview. They have such a true Romeo & Juliet glance filled with innocent young love & adoration. I love her voice & her giggle!

[@MsXandra96]

10:44 - 10:48 Momentarily becoming Romeo and Juliet. And the little giggle Olivia gave him. 😍

[@beehtovenheadass5610]

Step 1 change your name

[@uzwinzfan]

@Obito xshinobi step 2 get past the age of 12 years old

[@Preludedraw]

Both of their looks are still relevant today, doesn't look outdated at all.

[@earthspirit516]

I saw it 3 times in the theatre at age 13, then began reading and re -reading the play. Smashing, together!

[@kb523]

3:55 that hair flick was very Troy Bolton esqe

[@jennocontreras623]

Reax this just as he did it haha

[@babyb4881]

Yesss trueee lmaooo