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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Hollywood Turned on Me': Neal McDonough reveals he lost everything after refusing on-screen kisses
Actor Neal McDonough , the veteran character actor who has appeared in projects like 'Band of Brothers,' 'Desperate Housewives,' 'Minority Report,' 'American Horror Story,' 'Suits,' and more, revealed that Hollywood turned on him after he refused to kiss other actors on the screens, reported Variety. McDonough has been married to Ruve Robertson since 2003. The couple has five children together. During an interview on the 'Nothing Left Unsaid' podcast, as quoted by Variety, Neal opened up about the scarcity of roles in his career after he refused to perform intimate scenes in the films or series. "I'd always had in my contracts I wouldn't kiss another woman on-screen. My wife didn't have any problem with it. It was me, really, who had a problem with it. When I couldn't do it, and they couldn't understand it, Hollywood just completely turned on me. They wouldn't let me be part of the show anymore," said Neal, as quoted by Variety. The actor admitted that due to this, he "lost everything," including his "identity" as the actor. "For two years, I couldn't get a job, and I lost everything you could possibly imagine," said Minority Report fame actor Neal McDonough, as quoted by Variety. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Shop Sale Libas Undo "Not just houses and material things, but your swagger, your cool, who you are, your identity--everything. My identity was an actor, and a really good one. And once you don't have that identity, you're kind of lost in a tailspin," added Neal. McDonough has been acting since 1990 and just headlined the Angel Studios drama film "The Last Rodeo," in which he played a former bull-riding world champion who returns to the rodeo later in life in order to win money for his grandson's brain tumour surgery. The film opened in theatres in late May and grossed 15 million USD on a production budget in the 8 million USD range. Recently, McDonough has been more known for his television work. He appeared on six episodes of 'Yellowstone' as Malcolm Beck and on seven episodes of '9-1-1: Lone Star' as Sergeant Ty O'Brien. The actor also reunited with 'Yellowstone' creator Taylor Sheridan for a series regular role opposite Sylvester Stallone on the second season of 'Tulsa King,' which is currently streaming on Paramount+.
Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
'Hollywood just completely turned on me': Actor Neal McDonough reveals his loss of roles after he refused to kiss on-screen
Washington DC [US], July 31 (ANI): Actor Neal McDonough, the veteran character actor who has appeared in projects like 'Band of Brothers,' 'Desperate Housewives,' 'Minority Report,' 'American Horror Story,' 'Suits,' and more, revealed that Hollywood turned on him after he refused to kiss other actors on the screens, reported Variety. McDonough has been married to Ruve Robertson since 2003. The couple has five children together. During an interview on the 'Nothing Left Unsaid' podcast, as quoted by Variety, Neal opened up about the scarcity of roles in his career after he refused to perform intimate scenes in the films or series. "I'd always had in my contracts I wouldn't kiss another woman on-screen. My wife didn't have any problem with it. It was me, really, who had a problem with it. When I couldn't do it, and they couldn't understand it, Hollywood just completely turned on me. They wouldn't let me be part of the show anymore," said Neal, as quoted by Variety. The actor admitted that due to this, he "lost everything," including his "identity" as the actor. "For two years, I couldn't get a job, and I lost everything you could possibly imagine," said Minority Report fame actor Neal McDonough, as quoted by Variety. "Not just houses and material things, but your swagger, your cool, who you are, your identity--everything. My identity was an actor, and a really good one. And once you don't have that identity, you're kind of lost in a tailspin," added Neal. McDonough has been acting since 1990 and just headlined the Angel Studios drama film "The Last Rodeo," in which he played a former bull-riding world champion who returns to the rodeo later in life in order to win money for his grandson's brain tumour surgery. The film opened in theatres in late May and grossed 15 million USD on a production budget in the 8 million USD range. Recently, McDonough has been more known for his television work. He appeared on six episodes of 'Yellowstone' as Malcolm Beck and on seven episodes of '9-1-1: Lone Star' as Sergeant Ty O'Brien. The actor also reunited with 'Yellowstone' creator Taylor Sheridan for a series regular role opposite Sylvester Stallone on the second season of 'Tulsa King,' which is currently streaming on Paramount . (ANI)
USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Neal McDonough recalls Hollywood backlash after refusing to kiss his costars onscreen
When it comes to his relationship with Hollywood, Neal McDonough is all for kissing and telling. During a July 30 interview on the "Nothing Left Unsaid" podcast, McDonough, known for his roles on series such as "Band of Brothers," "Boomtown" and "Desperate Housewives," opened up about his rocky experience in the entertainment industry due to his longstanding refusal to perform intimate scenes with his female costars. "Sometimes you need to be crucified in life to realize what life is really about," said McDonough, who is a devout Catholic. "It's about family. It's about God. It's about what you can do to make the world a better place while you're here for that finite amount of time." In a January 2019 interview with Closer Weekly, McDonough claimed he was fired from the ABC dramedy "Scoundrels" for refusing to kiss his costar and perform sex scenes. "I won't kiss any other woman because these lips are meant for one woman," said McDonough, who has been married to wife Ruvé since 2003. Star-studded smooching: Justin and Hailey Bieber brush off split rumors with passionate kiss pic McDonough, who was cast as Wolfgang West opposite Virginia Madsen and Patrick Flueger, was reportedly fired three days into production on "Scoundrels." He was later replaced by "JAG" alum David James Elliott. "I'd always had in my contracts that I wouldn't kiss another woman onscreen," McDonough said on "Nothing Left Unsaid." "My wife didn't have any problem with it. It was me, really, who had a problem with it. ... When I couldn't do it, and they couldn't understand it, Hollywood just completely turned on me. They wouldn't let me be part of the show anymore." From 2010 to 2011, McDonough had a low profile in film and TV, largely appearing in voiceover roles and minor performances in "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" and "Captain America: The First Avenger," according to the actor's IMDb page. In early 2012, McDonough made a showbiz comeback with a recurring role on the neo-Western series "Justified." "For two years, I couldn't get a job, and I lost everything you could possibly imagine," McDonough said. "Not just houses and material things, but your swagger, your cool, who you are, your identity — everything. My identity was an actor, and a really good one. And once you don't have that identity, you're kind of lost in a tailspin." 'Are you two an item?' Pamela Anderson, Liam Neeson dodge dating rumors on 'Today' show Neal McDonough reveals the role that made him break his no-kissing rule Although McDonough struggled professionally and personally after the firing, including a bout with alcoholism, "The Last Rodeo" star said he doesn't regret taking a moral stance in his career. He credited his spouse Ruvé and his renewed faith with helping him overcome the ordeal. "When I stopped drinking, everything just kind of changed. Literally, the clouds parted," McDonough said. "I was like, 'Oh, I don't need this crutch. Oh, people are calling me. Oh, I am successful. Oh, I do like myself again. OK, I am God's child, and I have a job to do. Stop wallowing in self-pity. Dust yourself off and go hit it hard." He added: "At 59 years old, I'm more busy than I've ever been in my whole because I have this clarity, I have a goal and I have a vision. I have one boss, and it's God, and I'm going to do whatever it takes to make my boss happy." McDonough has also found a healthy middle ground for navigating intimate scenes onscreen. The actor, who plays retired rodeo star Joe Wainwright in "The Last Rodeo," said he convinced his wife — who is not an actress — to play his love interest in the film. "She was so great in the movie, and to kiss my wife, my real-life wife, in a movie that I wrote and produced and gave glory to (God) in," McDonough said. "I can't imagine anything really better than that in my life when it comes to my career because it's finally one of those things where I made it, and I did it our way."
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Yellowstone star Neal McDonough recalls career fallout and why Hollywood 'turned on him'
Actor Neal McDonough recently opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he was effectively blacklisted from Hollywood for refusing to kiss anyone other than his wife onscreen. In a preview of the Nothing Left Unsaid podcast, shared, McDonough described how this personal boundary caused significant professional backlash. 'I'd always had in my contracts I wouldn't kiss another woman onscreen,' McDonough explained, adding that while his wife, Ruvé McDonough, supported the choice, industry decision-makers did not. 'When I couldn't do it, and they couldn't understand it, Hollywood just completely turned on me.' According to the Yellowstone and Suits actor, the fallout led to a two-year stretch without work. 'I lost everything you could possibly imagine—not just houses and material things, but your swagger, your cool, your identity,' he said. The absence of acting roles pushed him into what he described as a "tailspin," even leading to struggles with alcohol before regaining his footing with his family's support. McDonough has previously spoken about this issue, notably telling Closer Weekly in 2019 that he was fired from the ABC series Scoundrels in 2010 for refusing to film intimate scenes. 'Everybody thought I was this religious zealot,' he said at the time. 'I put God and family first, and me second.' His comeback began when Band of Brothers producer Graham Yost cast him in Justified. More recently, McDonough starred in The Last Rodeo, released in May 2025, where he worked around his onscreen intimacy rule by casting his real-life wife as his character's spouse. The full interview, covering his career struggles and reflections on typecasting, is set to air on Nothing Left Unsaid this week.
Buzz Feed
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
15 Films That Change Tone Midway Through
Recently, u/WongoKnight asked r/MovieSuggestions for "movies that wildly change tone," and we thought we'd share some of the to suggestions. "The first thing I thought of was From Dusk Till Dawn." –EuphoricAudience4113"I still remember sitting in the theatre trying to figure out if I just totally missed something somehow."–FelixTheJeepJrOverview: After committing a string of crimes throughout the southwest, the Gecko brothers are on the run from the police and the FBI, but when they head down to the border of Mexico, they encounter something they were definitely not expecting. "I came here to suggest Sinners, which is a homage to From Dusk Till Dawn." –FeloniousFunkOverview: Two brothers return to their Mississippi hometown in an attempt to leave their troubles behind, only to discover a more fierce evil is there to welcome them home. "Parasite fits your description." –Critical-Dreamer"After watching that, I turned to my son and said 'Well that went in 500 directions I never expected'.'–txcowgrrlOverview: A down-on-their luck family begin working for a wealthy family one by one and start to enjoy the luxuries of their host's affluence, but not everything is as it seems. Full Metal Jacket –SMFPolychronopolous"Really feels like two movies in one in a way I can't quite explain."–CruisePack40Overview: We witness a US marine as he goes through the gruelling boot camp training for the Vietnam war, and follow he and his fellow recruits all the way to the streets of Hue. "Sorry to Bother You has the most sudden and extreme tonal shift I've ever seen in a movie." –0xsl4ck3rOverview: We follow telemarketer Cassius Green as he discovers an innovative way of selling. After becoming more distant from his family and friends, everything becomes more intense when he becomes aware of a disturbing scheme. "Predator. Starts off as a Band of Brothers war film, turns into a stalker horror film, ends as a last man standing/survival film." –ShoNuff_da_MasterOverview: When a team is on a rescue mission in Central America, they soon realise they are being targeted by an otherworldly foe. "Mulan. Once they stumble over the village the singing stops for the rest of the movie. Even if the cross-dressing scheme is funny, the guys still spend the third act of the movie acting like honourable warriors instead of goofballs." –StarsForgetOverview: When her father is called up to the military to help fight agains the Hun, Mulan disguises herself as him and takes his place in the battalion. "The Abyss. It starts out like a normal '90s disaster flick (underwater facility is in danger, panic ensues) and turns out to be something so much better." –Lucy_LasticOverview: When a team of divers is sent to search for a missing submarine, they encounter aquatic dangers, the like of which they've never seen before. "Hard Candy took a left turn for me. I loved how when shit changed to serious, the colour tone shifts to blueish." –VicariousWolfOverview: A 32 year-old photographer invites a 14-year-old, who he had been chatting to online, into his home, but she has an idea of his intentions and endeavours to punish him for it. "District 9. It goes from weird alien apartheid documentary to crazy action movie with wild alien weaponry. It's so well done that I don't think people notice the shift." –blokedogOverview: Wikus Van De Merwe is a government agent in charge of relocating an alien species living in an district of Johannesburg, but, after a small mistake, he ends up being the target of a nationwide manhunt. "Psycho. This is one of those movies I wish I could have completely erased from my mind and go in watching completely blind." "I feel like I had already seen most of it from pop culture references in The Simpsons and Cheers and other things. I just heard the shower sting during an Alvin and the Chipmunks movie a couple of days ago while watching with my nieces, Lol. Still, Psycho is a fantastic movie that starts off as this thriller/noir and then completely shifts."–TheAxis1985Overview: A secretary is on the run after stealing a vast sum of money. When she stops to stay at a motel, she encounters far more than she bargained for. "Click. This one is definitely one of the most surprising of all time. Goes from a standard and amusing Sandler fart-comedy movie (and that's all it was ever marketed as), to a heavy emotional drama." –TerrorFirmerIRLOverview: When an overworked architect discovers a universal remote that allows him to pause and fast forward time, the realities of his newfound power become more and more devastating. "The Frighteners. Starts off as a fairly goofy supernatural comedy and then gets dark." –Global-Resident-9234Overview: After his wife is killed in a car accident, Frank realises that he can communicate with ghosts, something that becomes vital when people start getting killed by a mysterious spirit. "One Cut of the Dead. I feel so lucky to have seen it in a theatre with people. We were like, 'oh that was neat,' and then the shift happened and we were like, 'wait what...,' and then it clicked into place and we were like 'omg!!'" –Sad_Chocolate1612Overview: When filming a low-budget zombie movie in an abandoned WWII Japanese facility, things start to go horribly wrong for the crew. "Audition. I still remember the jump scare when the person in the bag moves and you suddenly realise something is very, very wrong." –HumberGrumbOverview: A widower begins to audition girls to be his new wife. After choosing one, he discovers she is not all that she seems. H/T to u/WongoKnight and r/MovieSuggestions for having the discussion! Any more to add? Let us know in the comments below!
