'I adore Miss CB' – When Guy Pearce spoke out on viral social media posts about Cate Blanchett
Guy Pearce cleared up rumors of a feud with Cate Blanchett after his social media posts sparked controversy, insisting that he adores her.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:27 PM ISTGuy Pearce cleared up rumors of a feud with Cate Blanchett after his social media posts sparked controversy, insisting that he adores her.
Guy Pearce (Source: Variety)
"No Beef At All": Guy Pearce and the Social Media Saga That Sparkled Controversy
Actor Guy Pearce, who shot to fame with 1994's The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, recently found himself at the epicenter of a Twitter tempest, all due to some tweets about fellow actor Cate Blanchett. The supposed "beef" had the internet abuzz, but as reported by Far Out Magazine, Pearce's own words dispelled the rumors.
"Ah No Thanks" – Pearce's Tweets Stir the Pot
It all started when a Twitter user shared images of Blanchett, and Pearce replied, "Ah no thanks." He later responded, “fascinating choice” to a tweet lauding Blanchett’s Critics Choice Awards win for Tár. But Pearce’s admirers needn’t fret, as the tweets were quickly deleted, and he assured everyone, “Fear not. No beef at all. I was merely being sarcastic. I adore Miss CB. She’s incredible…..one of our best!”
"Unless She Wants to Pay Me What She Earns" – A History of Rumored Discord
However, the Guy Pearce-Cate Blanchett plot thickens! While Pearce’s affectionate clarification seemed to clear the air, the whispers date back to 2008. During an interview with The Age, when asked if he would appear in Poor Boy at the Sydney Theatre Company, he sassily replied, “Unless she wants to pay me what she earns. If she does it’ll be the most the Sydney Theatre Company ever paid an actor, I guarantee.” Oh, the shade!
On January 21st, Pearce also stirred things by tweeting in favor of Ana De Armas, who's up against Blanchett for 'Best Actress' at the Celebrity Film Awards, saying, “Incredible performance!” The intrigue!
From Beef to Adoration: The Guy and Cate Saga
The world may never know the full truth behind the Pearce-Blanchett relationship, but what is clear is that Guy Pearce appreciates Cate Blanchett as one of the best, even if his Twitter fingers sometimes suggest otherwise.
In the grand pantheon of Hollywood controversies, this one's a playful blip. As Pearce himself assured, there's no beef to sizzle here, just a platter of hearty laughs and a side of tantalizing speculation. As for Miss CB, she’s yet to respond to the tweets, leaving fans craving a little more of this delicious Hollywood drama.
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