'I've got to make a living': Guy Pearce's surprising reaction to Cate Blanchett's triumph unfolds 15-year-old dispute!
Guy Pearce's cryptic tweets about Cate Blanchett's Critics' Choice Awards win bring to light a 15-year-old pay dispute, a surprising hidden rivalry between two of Australia's most famous actors.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:27 PM ISTGuy Pearce's cryptic tweets about Cate Blanchett's Critics' Choice Awards win bring to light a 15-year-old pay dispute, a surprising hidden rivalry between two of Australia's most famous actors.
Guy Pearce and Cate Blanchett (Source: NME)
The Hidden Rivalry: Guy Pearce's Tweets Unmask a 15-Year Feud with Cate Blanchett
Everyone's talking about Guy Pearce's mysterious tweets and the hidden story they've revealed. "'Please be Ana De Armas! Incredible performance!'" Pearce tweeted, followed by a flippant remark about Cate Blanchett's award win, as reported by Daily Mail.
A Feud Unfolds: Guy Pearce's Cryptic Tweets
The drama started when Blanchett received critical acclaim for her role as a composer in Todd Field's Tár. But Pearce seemed less impressed, at least publicly. His tweets following her win at the Critics' Choice Awards, "'Fascinating choice...'", gave way to whispers of a feud between the two, with its roots reaching back 15 years.
15 Years in the Making: A Pay Dispute
The heart of the matter lies in a 2008 pay dispute. Pearce, coming off successful roles in Memento and LA Confidential, was less than thrilled with earning less than Blanchett for a Melbourne Theatre Company production of Poor Boy.
The musical, with a budget of $55 million, opened the theatre complex, with Pearce adding star power. But the pay disparity between him and Blanchett left a mark.
"'OK, I could make a lot more money doing a movie... Unless she wants to pay me what she earns,'" Pearce told The Age, referring to his decision not to continue the role in Sydney.
The drama resurfaced with Pearce's retweets and a less-than-flattering comment about a Blanchett photoshoot, hinting at unresolved issues. But Pearce later deleted his tweets, leaving fans stunned and puzzled about the hidden 'beef' between them.
Two of Australia's most well-regarded actors locked in a long-running rivalry – who would have thought? Pearce's surprising Twitter saga and a look back at their shared history shed light on what seems to be a complex relationship, filled with intrigue, resentment, and star-studded drama.
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