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Let’s rewind to 1999 when Ben Affleck and Sandra Bullock joined forces for their rom-comForces of Nature, and hated every second of it. Well, maybe not the movie, but surely the production and shooting were hectic for Affleck and Bullock, given their outspoken disdain for each other.
Appearing as Ben and Sarah in Bronwen Hughes’ movie about a life-changing romance after a series of disasters, Ben Affleck and Sandra Bullock played onscreen love interests. But when it came to their offscreen chemistry and relationship, well the duo proved to be like oxygen and fire—highly flammable.
Ben Affleck and Sandra Bullock’s Rom-Com Filled with Tension
We can assure you, that in the whirlwind of Hollywood’s romantic comedies, few pairings have been as tumultuous as that of Ben Affleck andSandra Bullock. Appearing together for Bronwen Hughes’ 1999 movieForces of Nature, the duo treated audiences with a love story filled with charming disasters.
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However, behind the scenes, the atmosphere was anything but romantic for Affleck and Bullock. While the film was supposed to be a light-hearted experience for all, it quickly became clear that Affleck and Bullock’s on-screen chemistry was overshadowed by their off-screen clashes.
Despite initially being discrete about their hatred for each other, the actors soon began expressing their discomfort openly, leading to a set environment fraught with tension. Thereafter, during press tours and promotions, Ben Affleck andSandra Bullock started making controversial remarks, sparking headlines about their tumultuous pairing.
Ben Affleck’s Infamous Quip About HisForces of NatureCo-star
Sandra Bullock initially made notorious headlines during her 1999 interview withEW,when she complained aboutBen Affleck‘s flakiness. Despite playing love interests in the movie—that too quite convincingly—Bullock and Affleck seemingly expressed their disdain for the either, with their passive-aggressive comments, during the interview.
Ben can never show up anywhere on time. When he’s with you he gives you so much attention you feel like a queen, so when he says I’ll call you for dinner, and you don’t hear from him, you feel like, ‘What did I do wrong?’
Since he does it to everyone, you can’t take it personally. But then if you don’t call him back right away when he calls, he goes nuts, leaving messages like, ‘Why didn’t you call me back, I called you an hour ago, why don’t you call me BACK?’
In response to Sandra Bullock’s comments,Ben Affleck, ever so candid, didn’t hold back when it came to expressing his feelings. In a now-infamous quip that has resurfaced in gossip circles, Affleck remarked on Bullock’s constant habit of speaking without a break. While the comment was intended as a joke, it highlighted the rocky relationship between the two stars.
She’s just WAA WAA in your ear all the time… She’d make a great wife… for a deaf man.
Their feud became a topic of conversation among industry insiders and fans. Reports circulated about icy exchanges between the stars, during filming, as well as during promotions. Perhaps, the picture of two Hollywood heavyweights clashing rather than collaborating ended up affecting the film’s charm. Making $93.9M against it’s $75M estimated budget,Forces of Natureturned into a critical and commercial flop (viaThe Numbers).
Forces of Natureis currently available to watch on Prime Video.
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