Adam Driver Laughed Off Chris Wallace’s Insult About His Appearance During An Interview

Highlights

• Adam Driver calmly handled rude questions and comments about his appearance during an interview with Chris Wallace.
• Despite not fitting the mold of a “typical movie star,” Driver has found consistent work.
• Driver’s breakout role in “Girls” helped dispel his initial doubts about being a leading man.

Adam Driver‘s time in the Marines led him to acting, and his breakthrough in the movie scene was supported by Lena Dunham. However, while his acting prowess is highly applauded, Driver’s unconventional appearance has been criticized on the Hollywood stage.

After spending more than a decade in the entertainment industry, Driver is used to some of the rude questions and comments thrown at him. In such moments, Driver was seen walking out during a live interview or clapping back at any disrespectful comments.

How Adam Driver Maintained His Cool During A Rude Interview With Chris Wallace?

Adam Driver appeared on Chris Wallace’s Max series, Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace, to discuss his latest film biopic, Ferrari. During the interview, Wallace extensively questioned Driver about his appearance. He even made comparisons between Driver and iconic actors such as Al Pacino and Jack Nicholson.

Driver acknowledged the comparisons. He expressed appreciation for being likened to actors who inspired his career. However, he also mentioned his reluctance to absorb such praise or criticism, particularly about his appearance.

Wallace further questioned the actor how his appearance affects his work, since he doesn’t fit the mold of a “typical movie star,” to which Driver responded:

“I’ve worked consistently, which is nice, with people I always dreamed that I wanted to work with. I look how I look. I can’t change that. So, I guess it helped me. A hindrance in only breaking mirrors wherever I go, and having a misshapen outsized body that I can’t fit through doorways or most clothes or fit into most cars, so apart from that, it’s good.”

Wallace continued to press Driver, questioning whether he ever wondered if his career would be easier if he looked like Robert Redford. Despite the uncomfortable inquiry, Driver maintained his composure and calmly stated that he had accepted his appearance, emphasizing the importance of his work over societal expectations.

Once the interview clip circulated on social media, numerous users condemned Wallace for his “tasteless” and “cruel” questions. Many praised Driver for handling the situation with poise and maintaining a healthy mindset.

Adam Driver’s Unconventional Appearance Held Back His Chance At Leading Roles

In a 2015 interview with The Guardian, Adam Driver was told that people often mention that he possesses an extraordinary and distinctive face. This compliment acknowledges his deviation from the conventional Hollywood standards, which has been a positive aspect of Driver’s career.

Driver admitted that his face is simply a reflection of who he is, and he encountered various comments about his face over the years, even before his acting career.

Despite the compliments, Driver hasn’t always held the most favorable view of his looks. In the past, he harbored doubts about his potential as more than a character actor. In a 2013 interview with The New York Times, Driver expressed skepticism about becoming a leading man in the film industry.

“I’m like a sight gag, I have this really big face. Costume people are always saying they don’t have clothes big enough for me…I don’t totally get it. I mean, when I read for Girls I was, like, the script says ‘Handsome Carpenter,’ so someone else is going to get the part. They will have someone handsome, not me. I mean, I’m not in any danger of getting leading-man parts.”

Driver’s initial self-doubts about the limited opportunities brought by his unconventional appearance were challenging in the early stages of his Hollywood career. However, Driver’s breakthrough portrayal of Adam Sackler in the HBO series, Girls, catapulted his name in the mainstream media.

His tall frame, dark hair, distinctive facial expressions, and intense performance garnered widespread praise, which contradicted his earlier doubts about securing leading-man parts.

Adam Driver Showcased His Facial Versatility In Netflix’s Marriage Story With Scarlett Johansson

Adam Driver took his career to another level after starring in Marriage Story with Scarlett Johansson. When Netflix released two trailers for the 2019 film Marriage Story, viewers noticed the captivating and diverse visage of Driver.

List of Accolades Received by Marriage Story:

• American Film Institute – Top 10 Films of 2019
• Gotham Independent Film Awards – Audience Award
• National Board of Review – Top Ten Films
• Online Film Critics Society – Best Picture (4th Place)
• San Diego International Film Festival – Audience Choice – Studio Film

Driver’s performance in Marriage Story showcased his acting prowess, which was influenced by his family background. In an interview with Hot Corn, Driver stated:

“… You always bring your personal life to all of your roles, it’s just this one is maybe more relatable than something like Star Wars. It’s less obvious how you bring your personal things to it, but I don’t work on at any different… it definitely makes homework easier where I was that exact age when my parents split up, so you can’t help but look at that, and you project things…”

Even director Noah Baumbach shared with Deadline that the film drew inspiration from his divorce from Jennifer Jason Leigh and his parents’ divorce. “I have a real connection to the material … but]I was also at a time in my life where many of my friends were getting divorced. I saw it as an opportunity to do something more expansive, so I did a lot of research. I interviewed a lot of my friends, and friends of friends, and then also lawyers, judges, mediators.”

Following the film’s release, Baumbach revealed that he shared the script and the completed movie with Leigh, which she genuinely liked.

Source: NewsFinale