Julia Roberts recently opened up about her nerves when meeting co-star Chloe Sevigny for their upcoming crime thriller, “After the Hunt.”
The 57-year-old actress shared, “I was very excited and scared to meet Chloe,” during an interview. She mentioned feeling the adrenaline spike when they were about to meet, saying Ayo Edebiri, another co-star, also expressed feeling nervous.
Roberts recounted the moment, noting how their producer mentioned Sevigny was soon to arrive, leading to shared glances of anxiety with Ayo. “I’m scared,” she admitted, to which Ayo responded, “Me too.” It seems even Roberts’ daughter, Hazel, felt the same apprehension about meeting the acclaimed Sevigny.
When the doorbell rang moments later, excitement replaced their nerves, showing how quickly such scenarios can shift feelings.
Sevigny has received accolades such as a Golden Globe and nominations for prestigious awards, well-known for her unique fashion sense in both film and TV. In fact, she began her fashion journey with brands like Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu back in the ’90s.
The plot of “After the Hunt” revolves around a university professor (played by Roberts) navigating a complex situation involving a student, portrayed by Edebiri, who makes serious allegations against a colleague, further tying in personal secrets from her past.
Roberts noted that the film is likely to spark discussions, especially considering the ongoing #MeToo movement. “There’s a lot of old debates that this film will bring up, urging a conversation about feelings and emotions,” she explained.
During the promotional events at the Venice Film Festival, some moments from interviews went viral, particularly when an Italian reporter, Federica Polidoro, directed questions to Roberts and Andrew Garfield that touched on sensitive topics like political correctness and the aftermath of the #MeToo movement.
Roberts asked the reporter to repeat the questions, stating, “Wearing your sunglasses, I don’t know which of us you’re talking about.” This led to an interesting back-and-forth as she clarified the questions were directed solely toward her and Garfield, while both co-stars highlighted the ongoing relevance of these social movements.
Afterward, social media users expressed outrage at how Edebiri managed the difficult atmosphere during the interview. Polidoro later took to Instagram to address the backlash over her questions, mentioning she faced personal attacks and aimed to bring diverse perspectives in her interviews.
In her post, Polidoro shared her commitment to a broader understanding of issues, emphasizing that true racism involves limiting diverse viewpoints and that journalism should encourage critical thinking.
