Latest news with #95thBirthday
CTV News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Austrian daily under fire after Clint Eastwood slams ‘phony' interview
Clint Eastwood stands on the 18th green of the Pebble Beach Golf Links during the awards presentation of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) An Austrian newspaper came under fire Tuesday after Hollywood star Clint Eastwood said an alleged interview with him published by the paper to mark his 95th birthday was 'entirely phony'. The row was sparked by a purported interview with the Oscar-winning actor and director carried by the German-language Kurier newspaper Friday. In the interview, which was picked up widely by American media over the weekend, Eastwood criticises a lack of fresh ideas in the current film industry as 'we live in an era of remakes and franchises'. 'I long for the good old days when screenwriters wrote films like 'Casablanca' in small bungalows on the studio lot. When everyone had a new idea,' he was quoted as saying. 'My philosophy is, do something new or stay at home,' it adds. In a statement to Deadline magazine published Monday, Eastwood said 'I thought I would set the record straight'. 'I can confirm I've turned 95. I can also confirm that I never gave an interview to an Austrian publication called Kurier, or any other writer in recent weeks, and that the interview is entirely phony,' he added. On Tuesday evening, the editorial team of the Vienna-based Kurier said its freelancer Elisabeth Sereda had compiled the interview by citing from 'a total of 18' round table conversations with Eastwood. But since the article was published as an interview and not as a profile, the daily said it would cut ties with the author. 'Even though no quotes have been fabricated, the interviews are documented and the allegations of falsification can be refuted, we will not be working with the author in the future because transparency and our strict editorial standards are paramount to us,' Kurier said in a statement published on its website. The newspaper had recently published interviews by Sereda with celebrities such as Jude Law and Elton John. Agence France-Presse
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Scott Eastwood reveals how dad Clint, 95, is doing after tragic death of his longtime girlfriend: 'He's a survivor'
Clint Eastwood just hit a major milestone, turning 95 on May 31. It's been nearly a year since the Oscar winner's partner of a decade, Christina Sandera, died of a heart attack at age 61. The Million Dollar Baby star's son Scott, 39, gave an update on his dad, saying he was 'doing good' adding that, 'he's a survivor, a trouper.' Scott added that the Gran Torino actor is not one to express deep emotions or complain. 'He was born coming out of the Great Depression, and then he was young during World War II. He saw a lot of struggle,' Scott told People. In an interview with Austrian magazine Kurier before his birthday, Clint said that at his age, he is in good physical shape and there's no need to worry about his health 'for a long time yet.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. It's been nearly a year since the Oscar winner's partner of a decade, Christina Sandera, died of a heart attack at age 61. Seen here September 8, 2016 'There's no reason why a man can't get better with age,' Clint said in the interview published on May 30. 'And I have much more experience today. Sure, there are directors who lose their touch at a certain age, but I'm not one of them,' he adamantly said. Earlier this year, Scott was asked what he had learned about resilience from his father, he said: 'It's in our blood. You don't complain. You don't whine. You just do.' He added the star 'was born coming out of the Great Depression, and then he was young during World War II. He saw a lot of struggle. There is no room for complaining.' Scott - whose mom is Jacelyn Reeves - said he would love to work with his 'inspiration' of a father again after small parts in Gran Torino and Invictus. 'Anytime I've ever gotten a chance to work with my father it's been a great experience.' Sandera's death certificate revealed she was killed by cardiac arrhythmia, which causes the heart's rhythm to become too slow, rapid or irregular, a representative from the Monterey County Health Department confirmed. Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease was cited as an additional condition that led to her passing. The Million Dollar Baby star's son Scott, 39, gave an update on his dad, saying he was 'doing good' adding that, 'he's a survivor, a trouper.' Scott seen here on August 27, 2024 It occurs when deposits of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances accumulate in artery walls, causing blood vessels to harden and narrow, which restricts blood flow around the body. When the plaques rupture they form a blood clot that can block the flow of blood more dramatically, which can result in a heart attack or stroke. 'Christina was a lovely, caring woman,' the Dirty Harry star said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter at the time of her death. 'I will miss her very much.' A Warner Bros spokesperson told the outlet no further information would be given on Christina's death as Clint wanted to grieve privately. He and Christina had been together since 2014 after meeting while she was working as a hostess at Clint's Mission Ranch Hotel and Restaurant in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. They made their red carpet debut at the 2015 Academy Awards and even though they lived a relatively private life, Christina was a regular plus-one with Clint to his red carpet events. She was also very close to his large family and in 2018 joined three of his eight kids, as well as his granddaughter and first wife Margaret Johnson at the premiere of his film The Muse. The Million Dollar Baby director is dad Laurie Murray, 70, Kimber Lynn Eastwood, 60, Kyle Eastwood, 56, Alison Eastwood, 52, Scott, Kathryn Eastwood, 36, and Francesca Eastwood, 30, and Morgan Eastwood, 27. He has always kept his family out of the spotlight and he has a good reason for that. 'There are other people that are involved there and they're vulnerable people,' the Oscar winner told CBS News in 2004.
Fox News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Clint Eastwood reflects on decades in Hollywood and his drive to keep working as he turns 95
Clint Eastwood declared that he has no intention of slowing down as he marks his 95th birthday. In a recent interview with the Austrian newspaper Kurier, the legendary actor and director, who turned 95 on Saturday, revealed that he is in pre-production on a new movie, dispelling rumors that 2024's "Juror #2" would be his final film. "There's no reason why a man can't get better with age," he explained. "And I have much more experience today. Sure, there are directors who lose their touch at a certain age, but I'm not one of them." Eastwood launched his acting career in 1954 when he secured a contract with Universal Pictures. He initially struggled to land roles and took on minor parts in movies, including 1955's "Tarantula" and "Revenge of the Creature" before Universal terminated his contract in 1955. The actor landed his breakthrough role when he was cast as Rowdy Yates in the popular TV western "Rawhide," which aired from 1959 to 1965. Eastwood also found international stardom during the 1960s when he played The Man with No Name — a fearless gunfighter whose stoicism masked his brutality. The character appeared in director Sergio Leone's Italian westerns, popularly known as "spaghetti westerns," and included 1964's "A Fistful of Dollars"; 1965's "For a Few Dollars More," and 1966's "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly." In 1967, the three films were released in the United States and became box office hits, establishing Eastwood as a bankable Hollywood star. While continuing to star in Westerns including "The Outlaw Josey Wales" and "Pale Rider," Eastwood made his directorial debut in 1971 when he helmed the critically acclaimed movie "Play Misty For Me." That same year, Eastwood starred as police inspector Harry Callahan in the action-thriller "Dirty Harry." The movie was a critical and commercial success and spawned four sequels. Eastwood received two Academy Awards in 1992, after directing and producing the classic Western "Unforgiven." "I'm going to work while I can still learn something or until I'm really senile." In 1995, Eastwood co-starred with Meryl Streep in the hit romantic drama "The Bridges of Madison County," based on the novel of the same name. The role marked a departure from his usual tough-guy roles and showcased his versatility as an actor. The California native found further success with the critical and commercial hits "Mystic River" (2003), "Million Dollar Baby" (2004) and "Letters From Iwo Jima" (2006). At age 74, Eastwood became the oldest person ever to win the Academy Award for Best Director for "Million Dollar Baby," which also earned an Oscar for Best Picture. A few of Eastwood's other acclaimed movies include "Gran Torino" (2008) "Invictus" (2009), "J. Edgar" (2011), "American Sniper" (2014), "Sully" (2016), "The Mule" (2018), "Richard Jewell" (2019) and "Cry Macho" (2021). While speaking with Kurier, Eastwood reflected on the secret behind his drive. "I always knew that you can get further with a positive attitude to life than with a negative one," he said. "You shouldn't see the glass as half empty. And I had that feeling when I was 25, as an aspiring actor who was contemptuously told by numerous producers that I was a failure. I even heard a little voice inside me back then that said you could do it." Eastwood also shared his thoughts on the current state of Hollywood movies, decrying the proliferation of sequels, remakes and franchise films. "We live in an era of remakes and franchises," he noted. "I've shot sequels three times, but I haven't been interested in that for a long while. My philosophy is: do something new or stay at home." Eastwood, who has been married twice and has had several long-term partners, is father to eight children including daughter Laurie, 69, daughter Kimber, 60, son Kyle, 57, daughter Alison, 53, son Scott, 39, daughter Kathryn, 37, daughter Francesca, 31, and daughter Morgan, 28. During his interview with Kurier, Eastwood was asked if his partners had been bothered when he worked with some of Hollywood's most beautiful actresses. "The women in my life have always known that I won't leave them just because I flirt with other women," he said. "I am happy with my life. At a certain point, I have always been older than my wives, but I feel just as young as them, at least mentally." "And physically I'm still doing well, so hopefully no one will have to worry about me in this regard for a long time," he added. Eastwood also explained why he believes he has continued to find success after a career spanning seven decades. "I didn't repeat myself, I didn't always make the same kind of film, I always tried something new," he said. "A new genre, a different role." "As an actor, I was still under contract with a studio, was in the old system and was therefore forced to learn something new every year," he added. "And that's why I'm going to work while I can still learn something or until I'm really senile."
