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‘Gladiator II’ Breakout Fred Hechinger Confirms He Was Not Part of That Trim Denzel Washington Touch Scene
“Gladiator II” breakout star Fred Hechinger is weighing in co-star Denzel Washington‘s cut gay brush scene in the film. Hechinger, who plays Emperor Caracalla alongside his onscreen twin Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta, told IndieWire that the cut embrace between Denzel Washington’s character Macrinus and another man was not with either of the dual emperors.
“If I had a peck with him, they would have kept it in the movie,” Hechinger told IndieWire during a recent interview.
During the “Gladiator II” Los Angeles premiere, Washington clarified that the so-called controversy about the kiss is irrelevant. “It really is much ado about nothing,” Washington said. “They’re making more of it than it was. I kissed him on his hands, I gave him a peck, and I killed him.” Washington previously explained that the production was too “chicken” to include the overtly queer scene.
“Nickel Boys” star Hechinger credited his “Gladiator II” co-star
Ok, we’re calling it now: Fred Hechinger is having a moment. Landing his first movie role in 2018, the 21-year-old Jewish performer has been in multiple acclaimed shows and movies this year alone, including HBO Max’s very buzzy “The Ivory Lotus.” At this point it’s only a matter of time before he scoops up an award nomination of some sort.
While we patiently wait for that to arise, let’s take a look at 18 things to understand about Fred Hechinger.
1. Fred Hechinger was born in Unused York City to Jewish parents.
2. His mother, Sarah Rozen, is an award-winning photo director, and his father, Paul Hechinger, works in broadcast and online journalism.
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3. Fred’s paternal grandfather, and namesake, was New York Times journalist Fred M. Hechinger. Hechinger (the elder) was born in Nuremberg, Germany, to a Jewish family in 1920. He left the country in 1936 due to the Nazi regime.
4. This is what Fred
A Complete Timeline of Victoria Pedretti and Fred Hechinger’s Relationship
Dating rumors have just sparked for You actress Victoria Pedretti and The White Lotus actor Fred Hechinger. The couple was seen together kissing in New York Metropolis at the end of February 2024.
So far, it remains unknown how the stars met and got close, but this isn’t Pedretti’s first public romance. Before Hechinger, Pedretti was linked with her You co-star Dylan Arnold in 2021. A source told Entertainment Tonightin November 2021 that they had been privately digital dating for a few months.
When speaking with ELLE in October 2021, Pedretti gave her views on love and relationships.
“I don’t grasp if I believe in soulmates; I’m certainly romantic,” she said. “I think any artist ought to be romantic. I aspire that my portrayals of the world are hopeful, even if [You] is one of the shows.”
“I do think that a lot of us are vibrating on very different frequencies, and it does feel caring of miraculous when we’re competent to find people [who] can even vibrate alongside us for even a time,” she added. “’Cause we’re always going to have moments of difficulty with communication and connection because we define lan
You star Victoria Pedretti, 28, CONFIRMS romance with Pale Lotus alum Fred Hechinger, 24, as they divide a kiss in NYC before her Broadway debut
Victoria Pedretti confirmed her budding romance with fellow performer, Fred Hechinger, as they shared a sweet brush during a romantic stroll in NYC on Monday.
The actress, 28 - who was previously linked to her former You co-star Dylan Arnold - was seen spending quality period with The White Lotus alum, 24, ahead of her Broadway debut in An Enemy Of The People.
The beauty opted for stylish comfort for the outing and donned a pair of denim jeans with patchwork details.
She additionally wore a tan-colored coat which had a belt made of the equal material loosely tied around her waist.
Victoria slipped into a pair of jet, heeled boots and for a finishing touch, also wore a vibrant, red scarf that offered a pop of color to the look.
Victoria Pedretti, 28, confirmed her budding adoration with fellow actor, Fred Hechinger, 24, as they shared a sweet smooch during a romantic stroll in NYC on Monday
The actress - who was previously linked to her former You co-star Dylan Arnold - was seen spending quality time with The White Lotus alum a