15 Times Actors Allegedly Had “No Eye Contact” Rules Or Other Chaotic On-Set Demands
1. Jennifer Lopez
According to sources, Jennifer Lopez has a strict “no eye contact” rule on set. It’s said that crew members are instructed not to look her directly in the eyes, which can make for some awkward interactions.
2. Wesley Snipes
During the filming of “Blade: Trinity,” Wesley Snipes reportedly stayed in character as Blade and only communicated with the director through Post-it notes. He also allegedly refused to interact with most of the cast and crew.
3. Lindsay Lohan
While filming “The Canyons,” Lindsay Lohan allegedly had a list of demands, including having her trailer filled with specific items and refusing to perform certain scenes unless these were met.
4. Bruce Willis
Kevin Smith, who directed Bruce Willis in “Cop Out,” claimed that Willis was difficult to work with, often making unreasonable demands and refusing to cooperate with the rest of the team.
5. Mike Myers
Mike Myers reportedly had a “no eye contact” rule while filming “The Cat in the Hat.” Crew members were instructed to avoid looking him in the eyes, which created a tense atmosphere on set.
6. Steven Seagal
Various reports suggest that Steven Seagal has a reputation for being difficult on set. He’s been known to insist on changes to the script and even demand that certain scenes be cut entirely if he doesn’t like them.
7. Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone allegedly had a “no eye contact” rule while filming “Basic Instinct 2.” Crew members were instructed to avoid looking at her directly, which made the working environment quite challenging.
8. Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer has been described as demanding by several directors. During the filming of “The Island of Dr. Moreau,” he allegedly refused to come out of his trailer unless his specific requirements were met.
9. Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is known for her diva behavior, and it’s said she has a “no eye contact” rule on set. She also allegedly requires specific lighting and camera angles to be used during filming.
10. Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin has been described as difficult to work with by certain directors. He allegedly makes demands about how scenes should be shot and often argues with crew members over creative decisions.
11. Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe has a reputation for being intense on set. He reportedly has a “no eye contact” rule and is known to make demands about how his scenes should be executed.
12. Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts allegedly had a “no eye contact” rule while filming “Hook.” Crew members were instructed to avoid looking her directly in the eyes, which led to a somewhat strained working environment.
13. Christian Bale
Christian Bale is known for his method acting, and he reportedly stays in character even when the cameras aren’t rolling. This intensity has sometimes led to conflicts with other actors and crew members.
14. Madonna
Madonna allegedly had a “no eye contact” rule while filming “Evita.” Crew members were instructed to avoid looking her in the eyes, which created a tense atmosphere on set.
15. Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman reportedly has a reputation for being demanding on set. He allegedly makes specific requests about how scenes should be shot and often insists on multiple takes until he’s satisfied with the result.
