OT:Superman star has tantrum after make-up made him look 'wimpy'
Witchy Way
By CLEMMIE MOODIE, Daily Mail 22:00pm
13th July 2006
Superman actor Brandon Routh with co-star Kate Bosworth at the press
conference yesterday
Showbiz headlines
SUPERMAN PREMIERE
As America's favourite super hero, Superman is the epitomy of manliness.
But it appears the actor drafted in to play Clark Kent in the new movie
sequel is more concerned with his make-up than saving the world.
SUPERMAN PREMIERE SPECIAL
American star Brandon Routh was left furious this week after he
complained the make-up used on his face at a press conference made him
look pale, artificial and 'a bit wimpy'.
The actor became annoyed when he saw pictures of himself posing up next
to his Lois Lane, Kate Bosworth, who, he said, looked much more natural
and sunkissed.
After the Superman Returns press conference at London's Dorchester Hotel
on Wednesday afternoon, Routh's aides had new darker foundation flown in
for him to use in time for last night's premiere in Leicester Square.
"To say that Brandon was livid with his make-up is an understatement,"
said an aide.
"The problem arose when he posed for photographs beside his co-star Kate
Bosworth - who has a fantastic tan - and he realised that he looked pale
and artificial in comparison.
"Basically there was a problem with the shade of his tinted moisturiser
- it was slightly lighter than his natural skin tone - so he asked for
an expensive fake tan moisturiser to be used instead.
"A waterproof, gradual build one which develops over time was eventually
found and has given him a natural, all-over golden glow.
"This is Brandon's first major movie premiere and in front of thousands
of screaming fans, it is understandable that he wanted to look like a
tanned, Adonis of a superhero and not a pale-skinned wimp."
In stark contrast to his all-action counterpart, Routh refused to tackle
the rather embarrassing topic head-on.
Instead, he ordered his personal assistant to do it for him.
So, within minutes the film company's specialist make-up artist had been
hauled in and instructed to make Routh more tanned.
The young star's diva-like behaviour is a far cry from that of his
straight-talking predecessor, Christopher Reeve, who first played
Superman - and the character's alter ego Clark Kent - in 1978.
Reeve, who was paralysed in a horse riding accident in 1995, died of a
heart attack two years ago after bravely battling to regain the use of
his voice and the use of his arms.
And while Reeve was widely acclaimed for his rugged but graceful
portrayal of Superman, Routh's portrayal has been described as a rather
more effeminate hero.
In the eagerly anticipated £200million blockbuster movie, Routh stars
opposite Orlando Bloom's girlfriend Miss Bosworth and Oscar-winning
actor Kevin Spacey.
Speaking at the UK press conference, Routh said: "I was aware of the
great legacy, not only of Superman, but also of Christopher Reeve. He's
the one that made me love Superman, watching him perform.
"I did my best to always remember that there was this great respect that
needed to be paid but also not worry about whether I was going to be
good enough, as that would have got in the way of my performance.
"You have to try to imagine what it's like to be the most powerful
person on earth and there's no room for fear in that."
Xan
Hmmph. He should be on his knees giving thanks for getting the part in
the first place. I haven't seen the movie yet (and may not), but his
acting on OLTL was atrocious. He won't last long in the biz being a diva.
Xan
Zeph
Xan wrote:
> > Hmmph. He should be on his knees giving thanks for getting the part in
> the first place. I haven't seen the movie yet (and may not), but his
> acting on OLTL was atrocious. He won't last long in the biz being a diva.
>
> Xan
I thought that's how he got the part...somebody was on their days at
some point.
Z
Xan
You mean "on their knees"? If not, please 'splain.
Xan
Zeph
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