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Herald Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Herald Sun
‘Breaking Bad' homeowner's wild act
There's a new villain living in Walter White's house. The real-life owner of the famous 'Breaking Bad' home has had enough of fan visits and reached her own breaking point. Joanne Quintana grew up in the ranch-style property in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the filming of the series which aired from 2008 to 2013, the New York Post reports. After years of dealing with trespassers and fans of the show flocking to take pictures of the iconic house, Ms Quintana is taking matters into her own hands. MORE: Aus warned: Squatters move into man's home 'Wrong side': Ellen loses $8m+ overnight 'Gone, everything': Gibson on trashed pad Influencer Santi, who has over 174,000 Instagram followers, went to Ms Quintana's home for a day and witnessed what she has to deal with. In his viral clip, Santi filmed Ms Quintana spraying fans on the street with her water hose, as she demanded they stay away from her property. While sitting on a chair in her front yard, Quintana asked one fan, 'Have you seen anything but 'Breaking Bad' stuff since you've been here?' 'You can take a picture from that corner, do not get close,' she continued. 'And no tripods, no nothing. One picture then you go.' When one visitor approached Ms Quintana's property, she told him, 'back up, cowboy.' Another visitor told Ms Quintana that he was a fan of the Emmy Award-winning show, to which she replied, 'the whole world is a fan, doesn't impress me.' Santi's video of Ms Quintana went viral with nearly three million views, as fans weighed in on Ms Quintana's behaviour. 'She just sits there all day and tells people how stupid they are lol,' one fan wrote. 'If she was smart she'd start charging,' another person said. Someone else pointed out, 'the street and sidewalk are public property.' Other fans suggested Ms Quintana should Airbnb her house to make money. In January, Ms Quintana listed her home for $US4 million ($A6.1 million) as she grew frustrated with fans of the show gawking at her property. Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston, his wife Skylar and their son Walt Jr. famously lived in the home in the series. Ms Quintana told local news outlet KOB that she initially considered the filming a 'once in a lifetime thing' that allowed her and her family to witness 'the magic of Hollywood,' which included interacting with the entire cast and crew. But eventually Ms Quintana and her family dealt with strangers constantly visiting the property. On one occasion, a package for 'Walter White' showed up at the home at 4.30am, leading the Quintanas to call the bomb squad out of concern for their safety. They also put up a fence — but that did not deter television nerds from showing up to the home. Some fans even tossed full pizza pies on the roof of the house's garage in an homage to a classic scene from the show, but they were reprimanded by 'Breaking Bad' creator Vince Gilligan on the 'Better Call Saul' podcast back in 2022. 'There is nothing original, or funny, or cool, about throwing a pizza on this lady's roof,' Gilligan said at the time. 'She is the sweetest lady in the world, and if you are getting on her nerves you are doing something seriously f**king wrong,' he added about Ms Quintana. Parts of this story first appeared in the New York Post and was republished with permission. Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox. MORE:'It'll blow up': Meghan reveals wild new gig Australia's secretive religious groups exposed Sneaky bank trick stopping Aussies saving
Daily Telegraph
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Telegraph
Inside Gene Hackman's $6m Santa Fe mansion
Santa Fe authorities have released photos taken inside Gene Hackman's $US3.8 million ($A6.1 million) home shortly after he and his wife, Betsy Arakawa's deaths. The couple were both found dead in their New Mexico property on February 26. The Oscar-winner and his wife were 95 and 65, respectively. Since their deaths, new details about the pair's living situation. According to a report, the compound had contained evidence of a rodent infestation. The records obtained by CNN, stated that inspectors had found rodent faeces in three garages, two casitas, and three sheds, while the property's three detached garages were found to contain one live rodent, a dead rodent, and a rodent nest, Realtor reports. Signs of a rodent infestation were also found inside two vehicles on the property, according to TMZ. The local Sheriff's Department released photos and bodycam footage that were taken inside the primary residence, where the couple had been living for several decades before they died. Though the home was found to have no evidence of rodent activity, the images reveal that the home was filled with the couple's personal items, while some rooms were piled high with boxes and clutter, some of which had been stacked on top of a large dog crate. RELATED: Hackman fortune battle looms in shock will reveal According to the New York Post, Hackman's daughters, Elizabeth and Leslie, had told authorities during a March 5 interview that their father and his wife were 'very private' and 'did not allow maids or cleaners into their home.' The outlet also revealed that Arakawa had raised concerns about her husband's health shortly before she died, with police reporting that she had sent an email cancelling an appointment out of fears that Hackman might be contagious. 'Hi Katia, So, G woke up today with flu/cold-like symptoms, did a covid test, negative,' the email reads. 'But out of abundance of caution, I should cancel my appt tomorrow and rebook, say, in a couple of weeks, last week of Feb if something is available. Thank you! Best, B.' One of the images taken inside the bathroom where Arakawa's body was found shows that there was a used Covid test in the garbage, alongside an empty bottle of coconut water. Other photos of the bathroom show that the tub had been filled with opened packages, including boxes from the fashion website, GILT, and pet delivery company, Chewy. A large dog crate that had been placed next to the bathtub was piled high with various pieces of unopened mail. The countertop around the sink was littered with various skincare and makeup products, alongside two prescription bottles—one open and one closed. Both bottles had Arakawa's name listed as the patient. A drawer under the sink was also filled with various medications, including a box of heartworm tablets for dogs. RELATED: Fortune left behind by Gene Hackman revealed In the kitchen, items on the countertops, including cooking utensils and various ingredients like oil, spices, and seasonings, are neatly arranged, while the fridges in the home appear fully stocked with food. Garlic, sweet potatoes, and other vegetables are seen piled atop plates that sat on the counter, while empty Whole Foods bags that appear to have been used for recycling are pictured lined up beside a small set of shelves. Evidence of the couple's beloved dogs is found in almost every room—they are featured in photos, a dog bed is pictured in the bathroom, and dog bowls can be seen on the kitchen floor. One photo shows a dresser in the couple's personal rooms that was filled with framed pictures of the two of them together over the years, as well as several images of their dogs. Perfume bottles are also seen atop the furniture piece, as well as a number of framed pieces of artwork. As well as the photos taken inside the home, the Sheriff's Department also released new bodycam footage that documents officers walking through the couple's residence The video shows one of the couple's German shepherds lying down just a few feet from Arakawa's body, seemingly guarding it from harm, a sight that prompted one of the attending officers to remark: 'Poor guy, he's sad.' At one point, officers are seen opening windows to bring fresh air into the home, with one remarking that it 'smells like gas.' MORE: Trump's 'garish' White House plan slammed The released footage and photos come not long after the Sheriff's Department shared video that had been taken outside of the home, capturing the grief of the workers who discovered Hackman and Arakawa's bodies. All of the footage released at that point was taken outside of the home after lawyer Julie Peters, who has been appointed as the executor of Hackman and Arakawa's estates, filed a petition on March 13 to try to block the release of any footage or photos that show the property's interior or her late clients' bodies. Hackman and Arakawa resided on the large compound until their deaths. According to Realtor, the 'Unforgiven' star purchased the property in the 1980s for an undisclosed amount and spent years working to turn the home into an idyllic escape from the pressures of Hollywood. The residence boasts at least four bedrooms and 360-degree mountain views that stretch as far as Colorado. MORE: Presley's girl exposes life at Neverland with MJ Despite their deaths and it being a 'breeding ground' for rodents real estate agents believe Hackman and Arakawa's home won't be 'tough' to sell. Ken Martinez of Keller Williams Realty, Jer Collins of Exp Realty and Shak Bani from Santa Fe Properties told TMZ that the mansion's rat issues will be fixed and the home's secluded location will be a big hit among prospective buyers. Realtors in New Mexico aren't required to disclose to potential buyers that both Hackman and his wife died in the 12-acre home, Page Six reports. However, the real estate agents don't think that factor would matter much anyway. The realtors said it was 'standard' for homes in the Santa Fe, NM, area to have pests and rodents and whoever owns the mansion next can do a better prevention. Mr Collins told TMZ that the news coverage surrounding the home may fascinate some buyers. There's no indication Hackman's home is going up for sale any time soon. Arakawa died nearly a week earlier than her husband after she contracted a rare rodent-transmitted virus called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), according to an autopsy report. Meanwhile, the 'Superman' star's cause of death was listed as hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with 'evidence of advanced Alzheimer's disease' as a significant contributory factor. It's likely that Hackman did not know Arakawa was dead due to his Alzheimer's disease. The couple, who tied the knot in 1991, were laid to rest following a small, private memorial that was attended by Hackman's three children — Christopher, 65, Elizabeth, 63, and Leslie, 58, whom he welcomed with his first wife, Faye Maltese. Parts of this story first appeared in Realtor and Page Six and was republished with permission.
News.com.au
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Inside Gene Hackman's $6m Santa Fe mansion
Santa Fe authorities have released photos taken inside Gene Hackman's $US3.8 million ($A6.1 million) home shortly after he and his wife, Betsy Arakawa's deaths. The couple were both found dead in their New Mexico property on February 26. The Oscar-winner and his wife were 95 and 65, respectively. Since their deaths, new details about the pair's living situation. According to a report, the compound had contained evidence of a rodent infestation. The records obtained by CNN, stated that inspectors had found rodent faeces in three garages, two casitas, and three sheds, while the property's three detached garages were found to contain one live rodent, a dead rodent, and a rodent nest, Realtor reports. Signs of a rodent infestation were also found inside two vehicles on the property, according to TMZ. The local Sheriff's Department released photos and bodycam footage that were taken inside the primary residence, where the couple had been living for several decades before they died. Though the home was found to have no evidence of rodent activity, the images reveal that the home was filled with the couple's personal items, while some rooms were piled high with boxes and clutter, some of which had been stacked on top of a large dog crate. According to the New York Post, Hackman's daughters, Elizabeth and Leslie, had told authorities during a March 5 interview that their father and his wife were 'very private' and 'did not allow maids or cleaners into their home.' The outlet also revealed that Arakawa had raised concerns about her husband's health shortly before she died, with police reporting that she had sent an email cancelling an appointment out of fears that Hackman might be contagious. 'Hi Katia, So, G woke up today with flu/cold-like symptoms, did a covid test, negative,' the email reads. 'But out of abundance of caution, I should cancel my appt tomorrow and rebook, say, in a couple of weeks, last week of Feb if something is available. Thank you! Best, B.' One of the images taken inside the bathroom where Arakawa's body was found shows that there was a used Covid test in the garbage, alongside an empty bottle of coconut water. Other photos of the bathroom show that the tub had been filled with opened packages, including boxes from the fashion website, GILT, and pet delivery company, Chewy. A large dog crate that had been placed next to the bathtub was piled high with various pieces of unopened mail. The countertop around the sink was littered with various skincare and makeup products, alongside two prescription bottles—one open and one closed. Both bottles had Arakawa's name listed as the patient. A drawer under the sink was also filled with various medications, including a box of heartworm tablets for dogs. In the kitchen, items on the countertops, including cooking utensils and various ingredients like oil, spices, and seasonings, are neatly arranged, while the fridges in the home appear fully stocked with food. Garlic, sweet potatoes, and other vegetables are seen piled atop plates that sat on the counter, while empty Whole Foods bags that appear to have been used for recycling are pictured lined up beside a small set of shelves. Evidence of the couple's beloved dogs is found in almost every room—they are featured in photos, a dog bed is pictured in the bathroom, and dog bowls can be seen on the kitchen floor. One photo shows a dresser in the couple's personal rooms that was filled with framed pictures of the two of them together over the years, as well as several images of their dogs. Perfume bottles are also seen atop the furniture piece, as well as a number of framed pieces of artwork. As well as the photos taken inside the home, the Sheriff's Department also released new bodycam footage that documents officers walking through the couple's residence The video shows one of the couple's German shepherds lying down just a few feet from Arakawa's body, seemingly guarding it from harm, a sight that prompted one of the attending officers to remark: 'Poor guy, he's sad.' At one point, officers are seen opening windows to bring fresh air into the home, with one remarking that it 'smells like gas.' The released footage and photos come not long after the Sheriff's Department shared video that had been taken outside of the home, capturing the grief of the workers who discovered Hackman and Arakawa's bodies. All of the footage released at that point was taken outside of the home after lawyer Julie Peters, who has been appointed as the executor of Hackman and Arakawa's estates, filed a petition on March 13 to try to block the release of any footage or photos that show the property's interior or her late clients' bodies. Hackman and Arakawa resided on the large compound until their deaths. According to Realtor, the 'Unforgiven' star purchased the property in the 1980s for an undisclosed amount and spent years working to turn the home into an idyllic escape from the pressures of Hollywood. The residence boasts at least four bedrooms and 360-degree mountain views that stretch as far as Colorado. Despite their deaths and it being a 'breeding ground' for rodents real estate agents believe Hackman and Arakawa's home won't be 'tough' to sell. Ken Martinez of Keller Williams Realty, Jer Collins of Exp Realty and Shak Bani from Santa Fe Properties told TMZ that the mansion's rat issues will be fixed and the home's secluded location will be a big hit among prospective buyers. Realtors in New Mexico aren't required to disclose to potential buyers that both Hackman and his wife died in the 12-acre home, Page Six reports. However, the real estate agents don't think that factor would matter much anyway. The realtors said it was 'standard' for homes in the Santa Fe, NM, area to have pests and rodents and whoever owns the mansion next can do a better prevention. Mr Collins told TMZ that the news coverage surrounding the home may fascinate some buyers. There's no indication Hackman's home is going up for sale any time soon. Arakawa died nearly a week earlier than her husband after she contracted a rare rodent-transmitted virus called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), according to an autopsy report. Meanwhile, the 'Superman' star's cause of death was listed as hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with 'evidence of advanced Alzheimer's disease' as a significant contributory factor. It's likely that Hackman did not know Arakawa was dead due to his Alzheimer's disease. The couple, who tied the knot in 1991, were laid to rest following a small, private memorial that was attended by Hackman's three children — Christopher, 65, Elizabeth, 63, and Leslie, 58, whom he welcomed with his first wife, Faye Maltese.
