By now you have read the news that John Krasinki, who plays Jim on “The Office,” is engaged to wed fellow actor Emily Blunt of “The Devil Wears Prada” fame. Isn’t that wonderful?
Then why do I feel like crying?
John and Emily are both in their late 20′s, so they are definitely old enough to marry. And they have dated for the better part of a year, so it’s not like they are rushing into anything. Heck, they’re both funny and attractive — I’m sure they are a great match.
But marriage — really?
Marriage is hard enough for John and Emily no-name down the street who don’t have to deal with all the pressures that accompany stardom. Most newlyweds don’t have the paparazzi following them everywhere they go; try to make a marriage work with that going on every day. (Right, Jon and Kate + Eight?)
Stay engaged for a long, long time, guys. Wait until you are really sure. Because from what I’ve seen of late…the media is going make you wish you had.
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In a recent interview promoting her soon-to-be released film The Adjustment Bureau, Emily Blunt described what it was like working with co-star Matt Damon.
I’ve experienced similar reactions on film and TV sets here in New York when I’ve been an extra. The production staff is always very clear about any interaction with the lead actors on set:
NONE
I saw one extra break the rule during an overnight shoot for the short-lived TV series Cashmere Mafia, starring Lucy Liu and Frances O’Connor.
Just before he called ‘action,’ an extra standing close to the leads noticed that actor Peter Hermann (husband to Mariska Hargitay of Law & Order: SVU) had a large blotch of makeup on his suit. Without thinking, she stepped forward and brushed the spot with her hand.
She touched a lead actor.
Hermann flinched like he had been burned. He left the set surrounded by makeup and wardrobe people. All the principals left their marks, and we didn’t resume the scene for a good 20 minutes.
Production assistants appeared out of nowhere, grabbed the extra and whisked her from the set. She never reappeared.
It was a gross overreaction on many levels, but a good reminder to all the background actors: ‘furniture’ like us shouldn’t jump up suddenly and startle the actors.
Cashmere Mafia was canceled after just a few episodes.
Karma?
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