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Bullock says she abruptly paused acting after Bryan Randall’s ALS diagnosis, recounting a brutal The Lost City reshoot that left her exhausted, and noting Randall asked her not to share his illness; she revealed this on the SmartLess podcast and has kept a low profile since his 2023 death.
Jennifer Lopez told the SmartLess podcast that she raised her and Marc Anthony’s twins, Emme and Max, with “very little help,” noting both kids earned college admissions and scholarships; she added that Anthony often wasn’t present for milestones like graduations, and she discussed her tough divorce and being a single mom. She also referenced Emme’s high school graduation, where the teen briefly used the name “Oskar Muñiz.”
Jonah Hill said on a SmartLess live taping that he moved from Los Angeles with wife Olivia Millar three years ago to raise their family in a small San Diego town, praising the friendly neighbors and explaining he wanted a quieter life away from Hollywood while reflecting on LA’s ’90s culture.
Director Taika Waititi revealed details about working with ex-president Donald Trump on a 2012 NBC Super Bowl featurette, including a list of demands and a makeup person who constantly flattered him. Trump's appearance had specific requirements, such as the camera height and his orange complexion. The musical spot titled "Brotherhood of Man" featured Trump and disgraced former NBC anchor Matt Lauer, along with casts from popular shows at the time.
Jason Bateman recalls a "meltdown" he had during a podcast recording with Matthew McConaughey due to technical difficulties, forcing them to scrap the episode. Bateman's frustration was captured on a recording played by his co-hosts, leading McConaughey to burst into laughter. The actor then reenacted Bateman's tech-induced meltdown, providing comedic relief. Bateman called the incident "mortifying" and admitted he didn't realize McConaughey was on the call until later. Fortunately, they were able to record a new episode with McConaughey as a guest after two years.
Actor Jason Bateman had a "meltdown" during a recording of the "SmartLess" podcast when his computer wouldn't work while trying to interview Matthew McConaughey. Bateman's cohost, Will Arnett, played an audio recording of the incident on a recent episode, where Bateman expressed embarrassment over the situation. Despite the technical difficulties, McConaughey joined the podcast and the interview proceeded successfully. Bateman later apologized to McConaughey for his reaction and thanked him for returning to the show.