I Can’t Tell If I’m More Amused By This Story About Zoolander Being Laura Bush’s Favorite Movie Or Ben Stiller’s Fun Response

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Over the years, I’ve found that people’s favorite movies can often reveal fascinating insights about them. The upcoming movie schedule in 2025 promises to be filled with new contenders for people’s top picks. So, it’s quite entertaining to hear that Ben Stiller recently shared that Former First Lady Laura Bush counts the 2001 film “Zoolander” among her favorites.

Nevertheless, I’m unsure if that detail is more intriguing than the additional information provided by the co-writer, director, and star of that franchise during his interview on The Today Show. On this particular occasion, Stiller was graced with a secret from the Bush family shared by Jenna Bush Hager, who is a co-host on Today and the daughter of former First Lady Laura Bush.

I have to tell Ben something, which is that my mom’s favorite movie is Zoolander.

Expressing admiration for someone’s work and having them acknowledge it is a great honor, so this tale is particularly touching. It likely brings a sense of satisfaction to Ben Stiller, as this incident can only enhance the reputation of ‘Zoolander’ as a cult film classic. Although the 2001 comedy initially flopped at the box office, it appears that people have gradually grown fonder of it, considering it one of Ben Stiller’s finest works. This was not the case for Mrs. Bush, who reportedly embraced it early on.

Indeed, it’s intriguing to speculate whether Stiller may have known about this detail ahead of time. This suspicion arises as he appeared to be genuinely surprised, yet the man behind Derek Zoolander seemed to have tucked away this tidbit from “Zoolander 2” for just such an occasion.

Oh my god, incredible. I wanted to get her in Zoolander 2, but she was wise, she knew to stay away.

Appearing in this movie as Laura Bush could have been an outstanding celebrity cameo. However, if the proposed scene featuring her was supposed to involve an orgy and considering that Zoolander 2 underperformed at the box office in 2016, it seems that Ben Stiller’s comments support the idea that this decision might not have been wise.

This sequel was actually one that should have never been produced, according to our list of desired sequels. However, I would still be curious to hear Mrs. Bush’s thoughts on this issue since Jenna Bush Hager provided additional insights in her narrative.

At the White House, we held an event that she graciously extended invitations to all of her acquaintances. Interestingly enough, it was only this year — at the age of 78 — when we were engaged in a family game, she surprised us by penning down her preferred film title, while everyone else jotted down Shawshank; she wrote Zoolander instead.

As a cinephile, I find myself utterly amazed by the intriguing tidbits of cinematic trivia that keep unfolding before me, and it’s leaving me in a state where I can’t quite decide which half has left me more spellbound. So, I apologize in advance for any delay in response as I savor this fascinating knowledge. And just in case you’re wondering, according to The Wrap, the film collection gracing President George W. Bush’s White House screens ranged from action-packed war epics like “Black Hawk Down” and “We Were Soldiers” to the heartwarming classic, “Field of Dreams”. Indeed, knowledge is power, isn’t it?

As a film enthusiast who appreciates a good dose of satire, you can re-immerse yourself in the world of unbelievably handsome humor by streaming “Zoolander” on Paramount+, provided you have an active subscription. On the horizon for 2025, Ben Stiller has lined up two sports comedies: he’ll be starring in both “The Dink” and “Happy Gilmore 2”, but as of now, release dates for these films haven’t been announced yet.

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2025-01-16 22:38