January 3rd 2025.
When Kieran Culkin was just starting out in his acting career, he pulled a prank that he now admits was quite foolish. During a production of James Lapine's play The Moment When, in which he starred alongside Mark Ruffalo, Kieran decided to play a trick on his unsuspecting co-star. In a scene where Mark's character was supposed to smoke a joint, Kieran swapped out the prop joints for the real deal. Little did he know, this would lead to a hilarious and unexpected turn of events.
Looking back on the incident, Kieran, now 42 years old, reflects on his youthful and naive decision. "I was 17 and stupid," he admits, recalling the moment he realized what was happening on stage. "I thought it would be a good prank, but I was so wrong. I felt terrible and apologized profusely."
Surprisingly, Mark and the other actors on stage found the prank to be quite amusing. Mark even jokingly commented, "I haven't smoked pot in 10 years. The second half of the show is going to be so much fun!" Another actor who had never smoked pot before was also pleasantly surprised by the experience, saying, "Is this what being high is like? It's lovely!" Even Phyllis Newman, who hadn't smoked since the 1960s, thanked Kieran for the unexpected high.
However, not everyone was as forgiving as Mark and the rest of the cast. The stage manager, clearly unamused by Kieran's prank, stormed onto the stage and demanded the joint. "I don't care whose it is or what happened," she scolded, "but Kieran, give me the joint." Kieran sheepishly handed over the roach and was given a stern talking-to. "Ruin your life on your own time," the stage manager reprimanded him. Looking back, Kieran admits that it was a stupid thing to do and that he knows better now.
This incident wasn't just a funny memory for the cast, as Mark Ruffalo also shared the story on The Graham Norton Show a few years ago. "There was a play that I did where I smoked a joint in the first scene," he recalled. "Of course, there was a very naughty young actor I was in the play with. On the opening night with all the critics, we slipped a real joint onto the prop table." The two actors then proceeded to smoke a giant blunt on stage, which surprisingly led to Mark receiving the best reviews of his entire career.
Looking back, Mark admits that he would never do something like that again, but it was certainly a memorable experience. If you have a celebrity story, video, or photos, feel free to share them with us. You can email us, call us, or visit our Submit Stuff page – we would love to hear from you!
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