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Paul Rudd Reveals Why ‘Clueless’ Didn’t Make Him Feel Famous Back Then

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Currently, Paul Rudd is bound by secrecy about the upcoming Marvel movies he’s involved in. However, every major actor’s career has its roots. In Rudd’s case, his first significant cinematic success was “Clueless.” Today, this film is regarded as a classic and has gained considerable cultural significance. While Amy Heckerling’s movie might now be seen as a nostalgic snapshot of the ’90s, it didn’t seem to significantly advance Rudd’s career at the time.

It’s hard to believe that Paul Rudd’s breakout role in “Clueless” was his debut film. It’s tough to picture anyone else embodying Josh, even though Ben Affleck and Zach Braff also tried out for the part. The movie was a surprise success when it premiered in 1995, initially trailing behind “Apollo 13” at the box office. Despite its financial success and Rudd’s memorable Nintendo commercial, he admitted that he didn’t feel particularly famous after the film’s release. There are several explanations for this:

As an ardent fan, I must confess that I never quite sensed the aura of stardom surrounding you. Despite myriad acting gigs under your belt and maintaining a steady day job, you remained humbly grounded when we first crossed paths in that intriguing commercial.

Gradually, as opportunities came knocking more frequently, there would be those who’d recognize you with an affectionate shout-out like “Clueless!” or some other familiar title. However, it was far from anything transformative; the essence of my everyday experiences remained largely unchanged.

Paul Rudd recently expressed his thoughts during an interview with People, and it’s challenging to imagine a Hollywood setting where he isn’t widely recognized today. At just 26 years old when his career took off, Rudd maintained a low profile and persisted in his work. He secured roles in films such as “Halloween 6”, “Romeo + Juliet”, and “Wet Hot American Summer”, gradually becoming a familiar figure. Regarding the significant change between his current status and his journey up the career ladder, Rudd pointed out this:

In simpler times without social media or the internet, life seemed to move at a more leisurely pace.

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In today’s world, when an actor makes an appearance in something, their face tends to pop up all over social media, leading to rapid popularity. However, Rudd was fortunate to rise to fame during the dawn of the digital era, just before social media took off. If Clueless had been released in modern times, his fame could have spread much faster.

In the ’90s and early 2000s, Paul Rudd found himself in a fortunate position with numerous roles coming his way. Towards the end of this period, he also became a part of the final two seasons of Friends, which surprisingly included him being part of the series finale despite feeling somewhat out of place due to the intense emotional scenes that were being filmed that day. His character, Mike Hannigan, eventually married Phoebe Buffay at the end of the show.

It’s hard to argue that Rudd, who was named Sexiest Man Alive in his 50s and still a heartthrob, isn’t consistently working and taking care to stay clear of spoilers for “Avengers: Doomsday”. Here’s hoping he continues to excel and gets cast in the upcoming “Clueless” TV series starring Alicia Silverstone.

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2025-04-27 14:08

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