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Reese Witherspoon, Ben Stiller Defend Paul Dano Amid Quentin Tarantino Criticism
Paul Dano is grateful for a little bit of sunshine.
Nearly two months after director Quentin Tarantino called him “the weakest f--king actor in SAG,” Paul attended the Sundance Film Festival to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Little Miss Sunshine alongside his costar Toni Collette, and the pair weighed in with their thoughts on the director’s criticism.
“Are we really going there?” Toni said to Variety Jan. 28. “F--k that guy! He must’ve been high… it was just confusing. Who does that?”
Paul then reacted to the support he received from Toni, as well as stars from across Hollywood.
“That was really nice,” the 41-year-old responded. “I was also incredibly grateful that the world spoke up for me so I didn’t have to.”
Indeed, after Quentin referred to Paul’s performance in the 2007 movie There Will Be Blood as a “giant flaw” and “weak sauce” on the Dec. 2 episode of The Bret Easton Ellis podcast, per Deadline, celebs like Reese Witherspoon and Ben Stiller came to his defense.
"Paul Dano is an incredibly gifted, versatile actor," the Legally Blonde actress, who starred alongside Paul in Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2014 film Inherent Vice, wrote on Threads Dec. 6. "More importantly, he is a gentleman."
Meanwhile, Ben—who directed the 2018 series Escape at Dannemora starring Paul, Benicio Del Toro and Patricia Arquette—kept it short and sweet, writing on X Dec. 4, "Paul Dano is f-ing brilliant."
Earlier this month, George Clooney also seemingly addressed Quentin’s comments by emphasizing his love of actors while accepting the Best Actor trophy at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards Jan. 10.
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"By the way, Paul Dano and Owen Wilson and Matthew Lillard,” the Jay Kelly actor said, “I would be honored to work with those actors. Honored.”
George also called for greater compassion from Hollywood, adding, "We're living in a time of cruelty, we don't need to be adding to it."
While Paul broke his silence about Quentin’s comments at the Sundance Film Festival, he wasn’t the only star to attend the annual event. Read on to see who else stopped by.
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Paul Dano
The Little Miss Sunshine actor joined costar Toni Collette for the 20th anniversary screening of the cult classic Jan. 28.
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Kate McKinnon & Daveed Diggs
The In the Blink of an Eye costars suited up at the Jan. 27 premiere of their movie.
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Olivia Wilde
The Invite director spoke at the Breaking Through the Lens panel at the Canon Creative Studio Space on Jan. 26.
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Brittney Griner
Smile! The WNBA player snapped a photo at The Vulture Spot presented by Ketel One Vodka, La Mer and Paramount+ on Jan. 26.
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Jessica Rose Lee Welling & Tom Welling
The Smallville alum and his wife wore superpowered looks for the Jan. 26 premiere of Chasing Summer at the Acura House of Energy.
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Zoey Deutch
The actress attended the premiere of Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass with Sommsation Wines at Arby’s Cinema Center Jan. 25.
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Angie Katsanevas
There's snow place like home. Just ask the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star during The Musical premiere's after-party at Arby's Cinema Center on Jan. 25.
Anna Webber
Alexander Skarsgård
The actor joked around with his Variety magazine cover during a Jan. 24 party sponsored by Ketel One Vodka.
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Rob Lowe
The Floor host spoke at the Creative Coalition's 19th annual Spotlight Initiative Awards on Jan. 24.
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Taika Waititi
This was what the director did in the shadows at the Wicker premiere with Hendrick's Gin and Sommsation Wines at Arby's Cinema Center on Jan. 24.
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Jenna Ortega
The Wednesday star, carrying a JW PEI bag, stepped out of an Acura on Jan. 24 as security helped unload her luggage.
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Will Poulter
The Bear actor said "yes, chef" to the Acura House of Energy on Jan. 24.
Lu Chau
Riz Ahmed
The Sound of Metal star hit up the Collider Media Studio inside the Arby’s Cinema Center on Jan. 24.
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O'Shea Jackson Jr.
Straight outta Park City. The actor was fitted with a Bogner jacket at The Hollywood Reporter Studio on Jan. 24,
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Tessa Thompson
The Hedda star hit the red carpet at Sundance Institute's tribute to late founder Robert Redford on Jan. 23.
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Kiernan Shipka
The Mad Men alum was ready for her close-up at the IMDb Portrait Studio inside Acura House of Energy on Jan. 23.
Brad Simmons
Benedict Wong
There was nothing strange about the Doctor Strange actor at UTA and Vulture's party sponsored by Casamigos and Ketel One.
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Chase Sui Wonders
The Studio star visited The Hollywood Reporter Studio at Park City sponsored by Heineken on Jan. 23.
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Gemma Chan
The Crazy Rich Asians actress arrived to Park City in an Acura car on Jan. 23.
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Charli XCX
Ready for Brat Winter? The "Apple" singer acessorized her white fur coat and matching lace dress with a Hammitt bag on Jan. 23.
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Channing Tatum
The Magic Mike alum brought his charm to the Jan. 23 premiere of Josephine.
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Domhnall Gleeson
Extra, extra! The Paper star struck a pose inside the iMDb Portrait Studio at Acura House of Energy on Jan. 23.
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Cristin Milioti
The Penguin actress attended the pemiere of Buddy hosted by Acura on Jan. 22.
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Patrick Schwarzenegger
The White Lotus alum checked in to a cocktail party hosted by Ketel One Vodka on Jan. 22.
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Leslie Mann, Judd Apatow & Maude Apatow
It was an Apatow family affair at the Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story cast party inside the Chase Sapphire Reserve Experience on Jan. 22.
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Jenny Slate & Chris Pine
The Carousel costars shared a hug at their movie's premiere hosted by Ketel One Vodka on Jan. 22.
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Topher Grace
Hello, Park City! The That '70s Show alum was hanging out, down the street at the Buddy premiere hosted by Acura on Jan. 22.
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