Actor who portrayed jordan catalano on my socalled life. It was a show that many could relate to and came off as more realistic than many other high school shows. He is goodlooking but rebellious, his bad boy image masking the real reason for his poor scholastic record he has an. Claire danes recalls jared leto having to teach her how to make out on my so called life. Jared leto returns to acting as claire danes garners awards for homeland. While the 90s teen drama my socalled life only ran for one season, claire danes still has some awkward memories of having to kiss her much older, more experienced costar jared leto. Jared leto, her high schools resident dreamboat pothead. In the 90s, when many american teens had pinups of jared leto on their bedroom walls, his my socalled life costar claire danes was decidedly not enjoying her kissing scenes with him that.
Plus, she find out how jared leto helped devon gummersall talk to girls, and which one of. It is a ton of fun being on a set and shooting your own film. Bess armstrong wilson cruz claire danes devon gummersall a. Jared leto reveals whats in his refrigerator with a shelfie. Jared joseph leto born december 26, 1971 is an american actor and musician. Claire danes revealed it was embarrassing to lock lips with her much older costar jared leto on the set of my socalled life. Claire danes on kissing jared leto on my socalled life by the howard stern show. My socalled life series finale gave us the best teenage love letter of all time by jessica goodman united states august 25.
My so called life angela and jordans first kiss by h moga. My socalled angels commentary by wilson cruz and winnie holzman. But back in 1994, when my socalled life aired on tv, it was accepted, and, not surprisingly, leto had to guide young danes through their. My socalled life series finale gave us the best teenage. His first major acting performance was as jordan catalano in the television series my so. Claire danes talks kissing mucholder jared leto in my so. My socalled life gallery 82594, claire danes played angela chase, a 15yearold who wanted to break out of the mold as a straitlaced teenager and straighta student. Claire danes did not enjoy kissing jared leto in my socalled life.
Danes won a golden globe for her portrayal of the angstridden angela, bringing universality to the. Jordan catalano jared leto, the shows supposed alpha, was dyslexic with a rocky. A film career followed, including roles in fight club 1999, requiem for a. My socalled life can be found on just about any list of tv shows canceled before their time, including our own. Claire danes on kissing jared leto on my socalled life youtube. Jared letos breakthrough role was on the show my socalled life 199495, starring claire danes. Jared leto, at 21, taught 14yearold claire danes how to make. In the years since he made untold gen xers swoon as pensive heartthrob jordan catalano on my socalled life, leto has dabbled in both music he leads the band thirty seconds to mars and film he. Claire danes did not enjoy kissing jared leto in my so. Two years ago, leto opened up about his time during my socalled life, relishing in the fact that he was presented as a lust object. Jared leto almost turned down the role of jordan catalano.
Homelands claire danes on kissing jared leto in my socalled life. Jared leto sings alibi to cute child little ivy 30 seconds to mars nottingham 21 november 20 duration. In the 90s, when many american teens had pinups of jared leto on their bedroom walls, his my socalled life costar claire danes was. Langer jared leto devon odessa lisa wilhoit tom irwin. A series gets an average tomatometer when at least 50 percent of its seasons. We can thank it for the other television shows that dared to follow its example and offer characters that teenagers can actually relate to. In the 90s, when many american teenagers had pinups of jared leto on their bed room partitions, his my socalled life costar claire danes was decidedly not having fun with her kissing scenes with him thats principally as a result of danes was simply 14, whereas her main man was 21. Claire danes on working with jared leto and leonardo. Leto gained fame during his role as jordan catalano in my socalled life. The fashion of my socalled life is still relevant 20 years later. Claire danes was terrified to kiss jared leto when she was 14 and. Its been 23 years since my socalled life last aired, and claire danes can still recall how confused she felt over her first onscreen kiss with jared leto on wednesdays episode of the. Claire danes recalls jared leto having to teach her how to make out on my socalled life. He began his career as a model before studying art, and then later, film and video.
The complete series my socalled life story a conversation with claire danes and winnie holzman a conversation with marshall herskovitz and winnie holzman. Although he has always been the lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and songwriter for american band thirty seconds to mars, leto is an accomplished actor merited by the numerous, challenging projects he has taken in. His other notable credits included the tv show my socalled life and the movies requiem for a dream and panic room. My socalled life made its television debut on august 25, 1994. The fashion of my socalled life is still relevant 20. My socalled life tv series 19941995 jared leto as jordan catalano.
Jared leto, at 21, taught 14yearold claire danes how to. At 14, claire danes wasnt quite sure how to make out with jared leto when she starred on my socalled life. First known for roles in films such as requiem for a. My so called life angela and jordans first kiss youtube. An accomplished actor and musician, jared leto is the lead guitarist and vocalist of the band 30 seconds to mars. Twentyone years old, and this show is still relevant, and thats because its not glamorous, its not flashy. My socalled life is not only one of the most poignant dramas to be put on the air teen or otherwise, but it stands up to time. Homelands claire danes on kissing jared leto in my so. From my socalled life to oscar gold to suicide squad career highlights.
In the 90s, when many american teens had pinups of jared leto on their bedroom walls, his my socalled life costar claire danes was decidedly not enjoying her kissing scenes with him. Jared leto talks being a lust object on my socalled. The star of homeland, 40, revealed she was terrified about. Posh caught up with the actors who played brian krakow, rickie, sharon and patty chase on my socalled life and got the scoop on their stories from set and their own ya lives. Bess armstrong, wilson cruz, claire danes, devon gummersall, a. And when you have adapted your own story and are making a.
Jared leto has mixed feelings when looking back at his breakout role as the brooding heartthrob, jordan catalano, in the shortlived teen drama. My so called life claire danes, jared leto, celebrities. Imagine jared leto is your friends older brother that youve always had a crush on. Jared leto shared a shelfie on thursday, march 19, and revealed everything thats in his refrigerator along with his guilty pleasure food details. The oscar winner jared leto has come a long way since his first tv appearance at 20 in my so called life all the way to the joker in suicide squad. Jared leto is a very familiar face in recent film history. After making a few smallscreen appearances in oneoff episodes of 90s shows, jared leto landed his first major role as my socalled lifes jordan. Back in the 90s, mtv used to run my socalled life weekend marathons, so we recommend. Synopsis my socalled life follows the trials and tribulations of 15yearold angela chase claire danes as she navigates through the adolescent dramas of middleclass american highschool life.
The series perfectly encapsulated all of the heartbreak, confusion, and angst that sare painfully recognizable to anyone who has waded through the treacherous waters of adolescence. Jared leto, american actor and musician who won an academy award for best supporting actor for his performance in dallas buyers club 20. My socalled life the complete series by claire danes. Langer, jared leto, devon odessa, lisa wilhoit, tom. Tv viewers will no doubt remember leto from his mid90s role on the teen hit my so.
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