Steve Martin Responds To Little Shop Of Horrors Co-Star Miriam Margolyes' Claim He Was 'Horrid' On Set!
16.09.2023 - 22:13
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Steve Martin objects!
As we previously reported, Miriam Margolyes claimed in her new memoir, Oh Miriam, that she had an awful time working with the Only Murders in the Building star for their 1986 movie Little Shop of Horrors. The 82-year-old actress – who portrayed the assistant to Steve’s evil dentist Orin Scrivello – said she despised filming their Dentist! scene in which he had to punch her character. As Miriam wrote in the book, she was being “hit all day by doors opening in my face” and “repeatedly punched, slapped and knocked down.” Oof!
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The Harry Potter alum later expanded on her comments in an interview with news.com.au, claiming it was a “vile experience” and the 78-year-old actor was “incredibly unfriendly, because he was a perfectionist.” She added:
DAMN!
Her remarks came as a shock to many people since Steve is very beloved in the industry. The Cheaper By The Dozen star was even stunned by the accusations himself! In fact, he had a much different recollection of their days on the set of Little Shop! He told Us Weekly in a statement:
Steve claimed to have taken “EXTREME caution” when it came to the pretend punch:
Concluding his statement, the comedian pointed out that there were a ton of people during the stunt, including a stunt coordinator:
Frank Oz even denied the allegations and backed Steve, telling Us:
Hmm…
It seems this matter is turning into a he said, she said scenario. What are YOUR thoughts on the situation, Perezcious readers? Let us know below!
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