SmartLess "Justin Theroux"
Jun 14, 2021
Joining the conversation is Justin Theroux, a talented actor and writer celebrated for his work in Mulholland Drive and crafty scripts like Tropic Thunder. They dive into funny travel tales, touching on his quirky flying habits and reluctant pajama choices. Justin shares heartfelt insights about his childhood inspirations for acting and the emotional rollercoaster of the industry. With plenty of humorous anecdotes about friends and T-shirt banter, this chat captures the warmth of friendship and the ups and downs of a creative life.
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Naked on a Plane
- Justin Theroux was once falsely accused of being a nudist and getting naked on airplanes.
- Jason Bateman confirmed the airplane story, but Theroux clarified he only removes his shirt and sleeps under a blanket.
Ambien Airplane Antics
- Sean Hayes shared a story about taking Ambien on a flight to London and pretending to kiss sleeping passengers.
- Will Arnett recounted a stressful experience where his seat wouldn't recline after taking Ambien.
Path to Acting
- Justin Theroux's interest in acting wasn't a lifelong passion but developed in college.
- He was inspired by a Henry Winkler movie of the week and moved to New York to pursue visual arts and acting.