In a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show, Jamie Lee Curtis revealed a hilarious anecdote involving Macaulay Culkin and Anna Chlumsky from their time working together on the film “My Girl.” The conversation took a hilarious turn as they discussed the challenges of working with child actors and the strict rules about swearing on set.
During the interview, Curtis shared that there were strict rules about not swearing in front of the young actors. To enforce this, the cast and crew had a swear jar on set. If anyone said a curse word, they had to put money into the jar. Curtis revealed that they had different amounts for different words, with the f-word being worth $2. The whole crew participated in the jar, ensuring a curse-free environment for the young actors.
Curtis then shared a memorable moment from the last day of shooting. The final scene involved Culkin and Chlumsky running down a dock and jumping into a lake. The production had taken several safety precautions, including having safety personnel and stunt people present. However, the scene went smoothly, and everyone was relieved that the child actors were safe. To celebrate the end of filming, Curtis presented each of them with a can filled with $500.
Curtis jokingly recalled whispering to Culkin and Chlumsky, “Don’t brag about this. Don’t invite me over to your house and brag about this.” The whole cast and crew enjoyed the lighthearted moment and the entertaining experience of working with such talented young actors.
Switching gears, Norton then asked Curtis about her experience working on the film “True Lies” and the famous scene in which she had a stunt double for a scene involving her bottom. Curtis humorously shared that she had asked for an upgrade in the stunt bottom department. She wasn’t sure if the bottom shown on screen was hers or the stunt double’s, but she admitted that as an actress, she doesn’t often get the chance to see her own bottom.
The conversation continued with Curtis discussing her collaboration with actor Jack Black on the film “Tropic Thunder.” She reflected on a funny incident involving a water buffalo during the shoot. Curtis revealed that she was riding on the back of the water buffalo when it unexpectedly bucked her off. Fortunately, she landed safely between two boulders and was left unscathed. The amusing part was that the water buffalo turned out to be pregnant, which explained its unpredictable behavior.
Curtis wrapped up her chat with Norton by sharing some comical experiences performing comedy in unique venues. She recalled performing at a seafood festival where the frustration of trying to crack open crabs while telling jokes proved challenging. She also shared a story about performing at a male strip club that was temporarily converted into a comedy venue, which came with its own set of unexpected experiences.
In addition to all the humorous anecdotes, the episode also featured other guests such as Elizabeth Olsen, who talked about her experience shooting “Avatar” and holding her breath for seven minutes, and Kate Winslet, who shared her fear of flying and her amusing superstitions surrounding air travel.
The Graham Norton Show never fails to entertain with its star-studded lineup and engaging conversations. Jamie Lee Curtis‘ visit was certainly filled with laughter and memorable moments. Catch the full episode to enjoy all the funny stories and delightful banter from these beloved celebrities.
