As a seasoned film critic with a penchant for horror flicks and a soft spot for the timeless “Halloween” franchise, I must say that my heart goes out to Danielle Harris and Scout Taylor-Compton. Their candid account of their first meeting with Jamie Lee Curtis at the premiere of “Halloween Ends” is a poignant reminder of the complexities that can arise when idols meet their fans.
It’s often advised not to meet idols because you might feel let down. That’s exactly what transpired for actresses Danielle Harris and Scout Taylor-Compton from the Halloween franchise when they crossed paths with Jamie Lee Curtis about two years back at the premiere of Halloween Ends. Interestingly, after their less than ideal encounter, both women shared that Curtis eventually reached out to rectify the situation.
These duo share a unique Halloween legacy, as young Harris played Michael Myers in Halloween 4 and 5, while Taylor-Compton appeared alongside her in the 2007 remake and its 2009 sequel. They were excited to meet Curtis, but their encounter was far from pleasant. However, two years later, Harris and Taylor-Compton have shared that Curtis reached out to them separately, suggesting a possible reconciliation in Haddonfield’s chilling tale.
On their “Talk Scary To Me” podcast, Harris and Compton welcomed Ellie Cornell, their co-star from “Halloween 4”, who played Rachel Carruthers in the beloved sequel and its successor. During their conversation, Cornell inquired about Harris’ encounter with Curtis. It was then they recounted the events of two years past, before moving on to discuss the most recent update: that the Academy Award-winning actress had contacted them, facilitated by her daughter, who was informed about the incident at the “Halloween Ends” premiere.
As a devoted movie enthusiast myself, I can share that, following their podcast discussion about an encounter, it was approximately three weeks after the movie’s premiere when Curtis reached out to Harris. Her daughter had listened to the show and expressed concern about any potential misunderstanding between them. In direct messages, Curtis clarified that her intention wasn’t disrespectful dismissal but rather a reflection of her lack of interest in scary movies, which made her unaware of their roles in the franchise.
Danielle Harris and Scout Taylor-Compton Were Candid About Their First Meeting With Jamie Lee Curtis
To refresh your memory, at the premiere of “Halloween Ends”, Harris and Compton openly discussed their less-than-pleasant encounters with the actor. Following the film’s screening, they attended an afterparty, hoping to meet Curtis for the first time. When Harris introduced herself as the actress who played Curtis’ daughter in one of the sequels, Curtis replied bluntly, “I haven’t seen those movies, I don’t know who you are.
Compton’s exchange with Curtis was similar, but she wasn’t aware that Harris already had an encounter with the veteran actress. The Halloween remake star wanted to share with Curtis that it was an honor to portray Laurie Strode in the reboot, the role that gave Curtis her film career. At the time, Compton didn’t give specific details about how the encounter went down, but, after beginning to cry, she said, “We just left [the party] feeling very, very hurt.”
It seems Curtis didn’t mean to come off as rude; instead, she was exhausted from spending the entire day on press for her final showdown with Michael Myers in Halloween Ends, which might have affected their initial interaction. Initially, Harris and Compton took this into account, acknowledging that despite their encounter, she continues to garner love from fans. Remarkably, they handled the situation with maturity, and it’s heartening to see that they now hold a more positive view of someone they clearly respect deeply.
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2024-11-28 21:31