Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! WWDTM: Chris Pine
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Apr 6, 2024 Actor Chris Pine joins the podcast to discuss his new movie, imitating William Shatner, and his Hollywood Chris ranking. The episode covers quirky animal behavior during a solar eclipse, misconceptions about spiders and Google's incognito mode, online privacy, teenagers, scandals, Salvador Dali's art curation, hazardous car air fresheners, flight mishaps, and cosmic chaos with tax woes.
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Chris Pine's Career and Father's Advice
- Chris Pine's first movie role was in Princess Diaries 2, and he also played Captain Kirk in the rebooted Star Trek films.
- His father, an actor on the 1970s show CHiPs, advised him against pursuing acting due to its difficulty.
Princess Diaries 2 Fan Encounters
- Many women have told Chris Pine that Princess Diaries 2 was their favorite movie growing up.
- Pine jokes that he wishes his hair had been styled better in the film.
Shatner Influence on Kirk
- Chris Pine's portrayal of Captain Kirk in the Star Trek reboot was partially inspired by William Shatner's mannerisms.
- Pine's apple-eating scene was a direct homage to Shatner.