Winona Ryder

2024 - 9 - 4

Why Winona Ryder is the Nostradamus of Hollywood – and a Kissing Proximity Expert!

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You won't believe what Winona Ryder has to say about Timothée Chalamet, Sadie Sink, and a forehead kiss with Jeff Bridges!

Winona Ryder, the legendary actress whose career spans decades, continues to captivate audiences with her keen observations on Hollywood's rising stars. Recently, she reminisced about her early days of spotting talent, particularly highlighting Timothée Chalamet and Sadie Sink. Not one to shy away from sharing her insights, Ryder revealed that she made a note of both actors’ names after witnessing their minor roles in TV shows long before they ascended to stardom. This goes to show that her keen eye for talent could rival even the most seasoned Hollywood agents!

In her entertaining storytelling, Ryder recounted an amusing audition experience with none other than Jeff Bridges for the film “Fearless.” The iconic actor, known for his laid-back style and charm, had a surprising limit during the audition when it came to demonstrating on-screen chemistry. Due to their notable 22-year age difference, Jeff decided that a kiss was off the table—opting instead for a safe peck on Winona’s forehead! The moment has since become a hilarious anecdote that encapsulates their professional rapport while becoming a legendary tidbit in Hollywood lore.

Imagine that! While most actors would consider a kiss the ultimate expression of chemistry, sometimes, the age factor can shift the strategy. Ryder's experience is a gentle reminder that not every audition has to end in sultry romance. It certainly doesn’t dim her shiny resume or her ability to spot future stars! The Mutual Forehead Kiss Strategy could become a new trend in rehearsals, so watch out for that!

As we look back at Ryder's remarkable insights, it’s also a great way to appreciate the new crop of actors taking Hollywood by storm. Timothée Chalamet has rapidly become a household name, winning the hearts of audiences as well as critical acclaim in films like "Call Me by Your Name" and “Dune.” Similarly, Sadie Sink, famed for her role in “Stranger Things,” has taken the industry by storm with her powerful performances.

Who would’ve thought that a forehead kiss could spark a series of enlightening conversations about the dynamics of talent and respect in auditions, or that Ryder would come to be seen as a kind of Nostradamus for young actors? Next time you’re watching a new show and see a fresh face, keep an eye on them—it might just be the next Timothée or Sadie! Heed Winona Ryder's foresight: she certainly knows how to spot a star!

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Winona Ryder On Timothée Chalamet, Sadie Sink's Success (BuzzFeed News)

Winona wrote down both Timothée and Sadie's names after seeing their bit-roles in TV shows years before they got their big break.

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Jeff Bridges 'Wouldn't Kiss' Winona Ryder in 'Fearless' Audition (Newsweek)

"The Big Lebowski" actor thought Ryder was too young to kiss during the audition.

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Winona Ryder Says Jeff Bridges Refused to Kiss Her in Audition (Us Weekly)

Winona Ryder recalled an audition in which Jeff Bridges would only kiss her forehead due to their 22-year age gap.

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Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves Call Each Other Husband and Wife in ... (Variety)

Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves might've actually been married on the set of "Dracula," so they call each other husband and wife in text messages.

Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves call each other husband and wife ... (KTEN)

(CNN) — Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder are really taking that “married under the eyes of God” thing seriously.

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Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves Still Honor Their Potentially Real ... (Rolling Stone)

The pair refer to each other as husband and wife while texting after a real priest was used during the wedding scene of the 1992 gothic film.

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Winona Ryder reveals she and Keanu Reeves still call each other ... (The Independent)

Ryder has long upheld that she and Reeves were married for real on the set of Francis Ford Coppola's 'Dracula' in 1992.

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Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves still call each other husband and ... (NME.com)

Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves still call each other husband and wife in text messages after they were married by real priests in 'Dracula'.

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Winona Ryder Reveals She And Bram Stoker's Dracula Co-Star ... (PINKVILLA)

Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves have certain wholesome nicknames which they call each other by on texts. Read the article to know what they call one another.

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Winona Ryder explains how she's been 'married' to Keanu Reeves ... (The News International)

Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves are keeping their on-screen vows alive — at least through text! During a recent episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, ...

Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves call each other 'husband,' 'wife' (New York Daily News)

Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves' on-screen (and possibly off-) marriage is still going strong three decades later — as the stars continue to refer to each ...

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Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves Call Each Other 'Husband' and ... (PEOPLE.com)

The costars have previously said a real priest conducted a full wedding ceremony while filming their 1992 movie 'Bram Stoker's Dracula'.

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Winona Ryder Shares Where Her Relationship Stands With ... (HuffPost)

Ryder previously revealed that their fictional nuptials in "Dracula" might've been legally binding.

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Winona Ryder says she and Keanu Reeves still text each other as ... (JoBlo.com)

The Beetlejuice Beetlejuice star says she and Keanu keep up the joke of getting married in the Francis Ford Coppola film.

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Winona Ryder enthuses about special “husband” Keanu Reeves ... (WTMX)

Back in 2018, Winona Ryder revealed that she just might be married to Keanu Reeves, thanks to Francis Ford Coppola's hiring real Romanian priests while ...

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Winona Ryder enthuses about special “husband” Keanu Reeves ... (weisradio.com)

Back in 2018, Winona Ryder revealed that she just might be married to Keanu Reeves, thanks to Francis Ford Coppola's hiring real Romanian priests while ...

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Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves Still Call Each Other Husband ... (Us Weekly)

Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves are still close after costarring in movies including 'Dracula' and 'Destination Wedding'

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