From Deadline
Gabrielle Union has always been dedicated to her craft. Before starring in 2000’s Bring It On, she starred in The Wonderful World of Disney TV movie H-E Double Hockey Sticks opposite Matthew Lawrence.
Lawrence recently recalled an incident with Union during the movie’s filming that got him in trouble with the studio.
“She wanted to rehearse, and I was like, ‘No, I’m good,'” Lawrence revealed on Will Friedel and Sabrina Bryan’s Magical Rewind podcast.
He continued, “At that point in my mind, I really loved memorizing the lines, knowing all the beats, but hated running it, because it felt like it took all the freshness out of it. Especially with comedy. And she got angry and went and reported me to the director and the studio.”
The Brotherly Love alum noted that he’s usually “the advocate and I’m fighting for kids and like, you know, women’s rights. And this is the only time in my life where I was called into the office for something I did on set. And I had no clue.”
Although Lawrence didn’t go into detail about the meeting, he was asked why he had refused to rehearse with Union, adding, “I’m like, ‘Oh God, I just wanted to keep it fresh!’ I was embarrassed.”
H-E Double Hockey Sticks starred Lawrence as Dave Heinrich, a hockey player who makes a deal with the Devil’s apprentice (Friedle) to win the Stanley Cup. Union played an angel named Gabrielle.
Lawrence said in the podcast that he brought up this story to show how Union had confidence in her star power at a young age, with Friedle adding, “I remember people saying, ‘Oh, she’s gonna be — she’s gonna be huge. Like on the set, people were like, ‘She’s gonna be big.'”
18 comments:
A big azz weird clown. Sick of this industry bicycle. NEXT!
So, he brought up this story from 25 years ago about Gabrielle getting "angry and reporting" him to the director to show how successful Gabrielle would become? Right.
This is why I hate these "Bros." They drag you and don't own it. Piss on you and try to make you think it's raining.
Isn't he Chilli's man?
I think so.... They're-the Lawrence Brothers- creepy Republicans as well.
pretty picture of her
Well she never got BIG, only old and married. Here’s to Gabrielle Union. Cheers.
Soooo what he’s saying is young Gabby was a B.
He was trying to sabotage her career. Typical Yt sh!t.
Yes, he is the one that is or was dating Chili. Not sure if they are still together. You know Chile moves on if the D ain''t right. LOLO
He's obviously desperately trying to use her name to gain attention on himself. How long ago was this alleged incident? & He's choosing to speak on it now? fohwtbs
Their doing bible studies together, 1238 so their still together
I date white boy. Maybe Gabby comes off to aggressive and strong. He was probably afraid of her.
They're All Afraid of Us, 6:06. What else is new?
She's admitted to being a very mean person but I didn't take her for a call the manager type. Lol
I think it’s insightful into both of them. Motivation of sharing now or really just incidental being asked. He doesn’t have an interesting career so this seems to be one of those big moments for him to be called in by the higher ups. Thx for sharing I guess.
It never occurred to anyone on here that perhaps Gabrielle Union has her own side to the story, and that this guy-who grew up with his more famous brothers Joey & Andy Lawrence- was the spoiled and entitled one, not GU?
I'm on GU's side of this because the Lawrence Bros. grew up in entertainment and probably felt that Gabrielle was new, untalented, and should seek their lead instead of having her own viewpoints on anything in the field.
Sometimes you have to report someone when they think they are your Subordinates and you're the Insubordinate person who has to take their crap.
Gabby is a mean girl, may she get all she gives.
Gabby looked good last night on the NAACP AWARD SHOW last night.
Chilli, hey girl. Come get your out of work boyfriend. You know it's funny she kept that laundry list of demands for black men. Girl gone.
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