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New York Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jason Sudeikis recalled his fondest memory with uncle George Wendt before ‘Cheers' star's death
It was almost game over for Jason Sudeikis on Laurel Canyon. Years before his uncle George Wendt's death at age 76 on Tuesday, the actor, 49, recalled a childhood memory that involved a fast, new BMW — and the narrow roads of Los Angeles. 'We all went out to California to visit and George had just gotten a new car …,' Sudeikis told The A.V. Club on the red carpet of the 'Second City's Roast Of George Wendt' in 2017. 'It was a badass BMW with, like, manual drive, which I'd never seen before, you know, I was pretty young.' 6 George Wendt and Jason Sudeikis attend 'I Can't Believe They Wendt There: The Roast Of George Wendt' on September 9, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Getty Images The Kansas City, Missouri native recounted, 'He took me and my dad for a ride,' before Wendt burst out laughing. 'My dad sat shotgun. I was in the back all by myself. This is not when you needed, you know, mandatory seatbelts,' Sudeikis continued. 'He drove us through Laurel Canyon.' While the 'Cheers' star had driven on the windy road 'hundreds and thousands of times,' the 'Horrible Bosses' actor and his dad, Dan Sudeikis, weren't privy to the route. In fact, the father-son duo were scared for their lives. 6 George Wendt and Jason Sudeikis. GC Images 'He had my dad holding onto (the car) like nothing you've ever seen,' Sudeikis confessed with a chuckle. 'And I'm just, like, sliding around the background just because the seats were brand new.' 'I hold that memory very fondly,' the 'We're the Millers' actor sweetly stated. A few years prior, in 2011, Sudeikis got candid about his relationship with Wendt while speaking with Playboy. 6 George Wendt and Jason Sudeikis on stage. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock 'He's always been very encouraging, but there was no 'Tuesdays With Morrie' kind of relationship between him and I,' he explained. 'He didn't take me to the park to explain comic timing. There was nothing like that. He was just a good example that being an actor was a viable option.' Sudeikis and Wendt — who is the brother of Sudeikis' mom, Kathy — have always had a close bond, with the comedian gushing over the 'Ted Lasso' actor's success in the industry in 2024. 'It was Letterman or Conan. He said, 'Did your uncle George have any advice for you?'' Wendt shared on the 'Still Here Hollywood' podcast. 'And Jason goes — he's so sharp — he goes, 'Yeah he told me just get on the best show on television and one of the greatest shows of all time and just pretty much take it from there.' And he goes, 'So I did.'' 6 George Wendt and Jason Sudeikis. Lisa O'Connor/AFF-USA/Shutterstock 'He got 'SNL,'' he added. 'He's such a great kid,' Wendt continued. 'Very proud. Proud especially, you know, not only of the success, but he's solid. Have you read profiles and stuff? I mean he is such a mesh, so smart, so thoughtful. I mean, it all comes out in the show. Right?' Wendt's family rep confirmed his death to The Post on Tuesday, sharing that he 'died peacefully in his sleep while at home' that morning. 6 Shelley Long, Ted Danson and George Wendt on 'Cheers.' ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection 'George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him,' their statement continued. 'He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time.' At this time, no official cause of death has been revealed. Wendt starred on the iconic sitcom 'Cheers' for 11 seasons from 1982 to 1993 and went on to earn six consecutive Emmy nominations for his performance as Norm Peterson. 6 John Ratzenberger and George Wendt on 'Cheers.' News Licensing / MEGA After news of his death broke, some of his fellow costars shared their condolences. 'I am devastated to hear that Georgie is no longer with us,' a rep for Ted Danson, who played Sam Malone, told The Post. 'I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children. It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie.' Rhea Perlman, who starred as cocktail waitress Carla Tortelli on the series, also took a moment to remember her late cast member. 'George Wendt was the sweetest, kindest man I ever met. It was impossible not to like him,' Perlman told The Post. 'As Carla, I was often standing next to him, as Norm always took the same seat at the end of the bar, which made it easy to grab him and beat the crap out of him at least once a week. I loved doing it and he loved pretending it didn't hurt. What a guy! I'll miss him more than words can say.'
New York Post
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jennifer Aniston inside $21 million home when man crashed through gate: report
Collision course. A man was arrested on Monday, May 5, after crashing his car through the front gates of Jennifer Aniston's $21 million Bel-Air mansion, according to ABC News. Law enforcement officials told the outlet that the incident unfolded at 12:20 p.m. and that Aniston, 56, was home at the time of the crash. The 'Friends' star's security team responded to the incident and detained the driver, per law enforcement sources. The man, believed to be in his 70s, was reportedly arrested for felony vandalism shortly after the LAPD arrived at the scene. 6 A man crashed through the front gates of Jennifer Aniston's Bel-Air home on Monday, May 5. FilmMagic 6 Jennifer Aniston was home at the time of the startling crash. ABC7 An investigation into the incident and the man's possible motive has been launched. The Post has reached out to Aniston's reps and the Los Angeles Police Department for comment. Fortunately for the 'Murder Mystery' actress, the startling accident comes as she prepares to leave her Bel-Air property and move into a nearly $15 million pad in Montecito. 6 The driver was arrested and booked for felony vandalism. ABC7 Aniston bought the property from Oprah Winfrey for $14.8 million in September 2022, and she has reportedly spent the last three years renovating the four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Tuscan-style farmhouse. Aerial photographs taken in March appeared to show Aniston's renovations nearing their final stages, suggesting that the 'Horrible Bosses' actress would soon be making the Montecito property her main home. After Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz, Adam Levine and Ariana Grande, Aniston is just the latest celeb to leave La La Land for the affluent Santa Barbara hotspot. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have also lived in Montecito since 2020. 6 An investigation into the incident and the man's possible motive has been launched. WireImage 6 The actress was recently linked to actor Pedro Pascal. GC Images The crash at Aniston's Los Angeles home on Monday also comes weeks after rumors linking the 'We're the Millers' actress to Hollywood star Pedro Pascal started to swirl. However, after the pair were spotted having a three-hour dinner date in West Hollywood in March, Pascal, 50, appeared to dispel the romance rumors. The 'Last of Us' star told Access Hollywood he was simply 'trying to convince' Aniston to join the HBO show during their lengthy dinner date. 6 'I would do anything for Jennifer,' Pascal gushed. FilmMagic He also said it 'wouldn't be a terrible thing' if he managed to land a role on Aniston's Apple TV+ drama, 'The Morning Show.' 'I would do anything for Jennifer,' Pascal gushed at the time. 'She's that person. She's that person to everyone.' 'It's just that, really,' he continued. 'I guess the best way that I could describe it is I remember… if you're in a party setting and you make eye contact with Jen, she just knows exactly what's going on with you and knows exactly how to make you feel.' Aniston later made a small cameo in the Season 2 premiere of 'The Last of Us' when she appeared on the cover of a 2003 People magazine.
