r/MadeMeSmile • u/moonpies4everyone • 27d ago

This letter from Ron Howard to Newsweek after they grilled 9 year old Jake Lloyd’s performance in The Phantom Menace. Favorite People

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u/frenziedmythology 27d ago

Dang. I never really gave Ron Howard too much thought (seems to be a fine director and actor) but this just made me respect him a thousand times more and want to rewatch his filmography in this new light lol.

Good for him, and fuck everyone who hated on Jake Lloyd for acting like a nine year old kid.

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u/petty_cash 27d ago

He’s a solid director and has a few classic films, but I always love hearing his interviews. He always comes off as very thoughtful and smart. This letter makes me respect him even more

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u/huffer4 26d ago

I was an extra in Cinderella Man was I was a teen and he was incredibly nice on set. He talked with me quite a few times and treated everyone very well.