October 18th 2024.
According to Andrew Garfield, Mel Gibson has truly learned from his past mistakes. The star of We Live In Time, who is Jewish, previously worked with Gibson on Hacksaw Ridge in 2016, which earned them both Oscar nominations. Despite facing backlash and being blacklisted from Hollywood for accusations of antisemitism, homophobia, racism, and domestic violence, Gibson's return to the industry was solidified with the critical success of Hacksaw Ridge after high-profile actors like Robert Downey Jr. advocated for him.
In a recent interview, Garfield came to Gibson's defense, stating that he "deserves to make films" because he is an "amazing filmmaker" with a "very, very big, compassionate heart." Garfield went on to explain that Gibson has done a lot of healing and has become a "real empathetic guy." He also mentioned that they had deep, important conversations behind the scenes and that Gibson should be allowed to make movies because he has a visceral storytelling style and is able to feel everything deeply.
Gibson's past controversies in the 1990s and 2000s, including making comments about AIDS that drew criticism from the LGBTQ+ community, seemed to have been resolved when he showed support for GLAAD filmmakers in 1997. He also apologized for his 2006 antisemitic rant and worked with Jewish leaders to make amends. However, in 2020, Gibson faced accusations of antisemitism once again when Winona Ryder claimed he called her an "oven-dodger" at a party. Gibson's representatives denied these claims, calling them "100 percent untrue" and accusing Ryder of lying.
Gibson has also faced accusations of racism and domestic violence, including a recording in 2010 where he was heard making threats and using racial slurs towards his former partner, Oksana Grigorieva. A domestic violence investigation was launched, but it was later dropped when Gibson pleaded no contest to a misdemeanour battery charge. Despite all of this, Garfield believes that everyone deserves a second chance and that people can heal and change.
Garfield is not the only one to defend Gibson's return to Hollywood. The director of The Continental: From the World of John Wick, Charlotte Brandstrom, also spoke highly of him. She shared that he was kind to other actors, especially those with little experience. She also mentioned that he was respectful to the women on set and only showed his good side. It seems that Gibson has made a positive impression on those he works with.
So, despite the controversies surrounding him, Gibson continues to work in the industry and has support from those who have worked closely with him. As Garfield puts it, "none of us are infallible" and everyone deserves a chance to learn and grow. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, the entertainment team at The Agency would love to hear from you. You can email us, call us, or visit our Submit Stuff page.
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