How James Franco's chat with Kanye spiced up pre-wedding rumors in 2014.
Revisiting 2014: James Franco's unexpected revelation about Kanye West's wedding plans. Did he unintentionally hint at Kimye's secretive wedding venue?
Updated : October 23, 2023 11:24 PM ISTRevisiting 2014: James Franco's unexpected revelation about Kanye West's wedding plans. Did he unintentionally hint at Kimye's secretive wedding venue?
James Franco (Source: Los Angeles Times)
There's something delightfully entertaining about celebrities revealing secrets, especially when the topic concerns other high-profile figures. It becomes even juicier when the disclosure seems to be an innocent slip of the tongue. Such was the case in 2014 when actor James Franco unexpectedly became a focal point in the rumors swirling around Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's then-upcoming wedding.
A spoof that caught Kanye's eye
It all began with a seemingly harmless, humorous spoof of Kanye West's "Bound 2" by James Franco and his comedic counterpart, Seth Rogen. This parody seemingly caught the rapper's attention so much so that he decided to reach out to Franco. During an appearance on "The View", James shared, "He loved it, not only that, but he wanted us to perform it live the night before his wedding in Versailles," Franco revealed.
Such a statement, candid as it seemed, opened up a potential can of worms. Why? Because the wedding location for the iconic pair, famously dubbed "Kimye", was a well-guarded secret.
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Did Franco accidentally reveal the secret venue?
Franco's comments ignited a flurry of speculation, considering that there had been a buzz about the wedding taking place in Paris. But Versailles? That was unexpected news. The official account from the Palace of Versailles had, in fact, announced that the wedding would not occur there. So, did Kanye have a change of heart?
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In the backdrop of this revelation, James Franco seemed to second-guess Kanye's idea of performing the spoof live. "I think it would be awesome for about 10 seconds," he noted, subtly hinting that perhaps it wasn't the best fit for such a monumental occasion.
Wrapping up the 2014 whirlwind
Reflecting on this episode serves as a fun reminder of the unpredictability and buzz that surrounds celebrity lives, and how, sometimes, a casual chat can provide fans with more insight than a planned announcement. Whether it was an unintended reveal or simply a move to drum up more excitement around the wedding remains uncertain. But what is clear is that in the realm of entertainment, unexpected moments like these keep the world intrigued and eagerly waiting for more.
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