A few years later, in 1998, the brothers started the reallife. Bess armstrong, wilson cruz, claire danes, devon gummersall, a. Imagine jared leto is your friends older brother that youve always had a crush on. My socalled angels commentary by wilson cruz and winnie holzman. My socalled life series finale gave us the best teenage love letter of all time by jessica goodman united states august 25. He began his career as a model before studying art, and then later, film and video. Jared leto almost turned down the role of jordan catalano. In the 90s, when many american teenagers had pinups of jared leto on their bed room partitions, his my socalled life costar claire danes was decidedly not having fun with her kissing scenes with him thats principally as a result of danes was simply 14, whereas her main man was 21. He is goodlooking but rebellious, his bad boy image masking the real reason for his poor scholastic record he has an. Jared leto sings alibi to cute child little ivy 30 seconds to mars nottingham 21 november 20 duration. A series gets an average tomatometer when at least 50 percent of its seasons. Plus, she find out how jared leto helped devon gummersall talk to girls, and which one of. My socalled life series finale gave us the best teenage. Synopsis my socalled life follows the trials and tribulations of 15yearold angela chase claire danes as she navigates through the adolescent dramas of middleclass american highschool life.
Claire danes recalls being clueless as jared leto guided. But back in 1994, when my socalled life aired on tv, it was accepted, and, not surprisingly, leto had to guide young danes through their. Posh caught up with the actors who played brian krakow, rickie, sharon and patty chase on my socalled life and got the scoop on their stories from set and their own ya lives. Danes won a golden globe for her portrayal of the angstridden angela, bringing universality to the. Bess armstrong wilson cruz claire danes devon gummersall a. Homelands claire danes on kissing jared leto in my socalled life. Twentyone years old, and this show is still relevant, and thats because its not glamorous, its not flashy. Claire danes on kissing jared leto on my socalled life by the howard stern show. First known for roles in films such as requiem for a.
Aj langer, jared leto, clare danes, wilson cruz, etc. Claire danes recalls jared leto having to teach her how to make out on my so called life. Langer, jared leto, devon odessa, lisa wilhoit, tom. My so called life angela and jordans first kiss by h moga. In the 90s, when many american teens had pinups of jared leto on their bedroom walls, his my socalled life costar claire danes was. Actor who portrayed jordan catalano on my socalled life. Jared letos breakthrough role was on the show my socalled life 199495, starring claire danes. My socalled life is not only one of the most poignant dramas to be put on the air teen or otherwise, but it stands up to time. My socalled life the complete series by claire danes. Everything wrong with my so called life pilot by tvsins. At 14, claire danes wasnt quite sure how to make out with jared leto when she starred on my socalled life. Langer jared leto devon odessa lisa wilhoit tom irwin. My socalled life can be found on just about any list of tv shows canceled before their time, including our own. A film career followed, including roles in fight club 1999, requiem for a.
Jared leto talks being a lust object on my socalled. Jared joseph leto born december 26, 1971 is an american actor and musician. Jared leto, at 21, taught 14yearold claire danes how to. In the years since he made untold gen xers swoon as pensive heartthrob jordan catalano on my socalled life, leto has dabbled in both music he leads the band thirty seconds to mars and film he. Homelands claire danes on kissing jared leto in my so. Claire danes was terrified to kiss jared leto when she. Claire danes did not enjoy kissing jared leto in my so. Jared leto reveals whats in his refrigerator with a shelfie. Claire danes on working with jared leto and leonardo. Jared leto has mixed feelings when looking back at his breakout role as the brooding heartthrob, jordan catalano, in the shortlived teen drama. Tv viewers will no doubt remember leto from his mid90s role on the teen hit my so. In the 90s, when many american teens had pinups of jared leto on their bedroom walls, his my socalled life costar claire danes was decidedly not enjoying her kissing scenes with him that. Its been 23 years since my socalled life last aired, and claire danes can still recall how confused she felt over her first onscreen kiss with jared leto on wednesdays episode of the.
It was a show that many could relate to and came off as more realistic than many other high school shows. Jared leto returns to acting as claire danes garners awards for homeland. Leto gained fame during his role as jordan catalano in my socalled life. Claire danes revealed it was embarrassing to lock lips with her much older costar jared leto on the set of my socalled life. Claire danes did not enjoy kissing jared leto in my socalled life. Jared leto is a very familiar face in recent film history. The complete series my socalled life story a conversation with claire danes and winnie holzman a conversation with marshall herskovitz and winnie holzman.
It is a ton of fun being on a set and shooting your own film. Claire danes on kissing jared leto on my socalled life youtube. After making a few smallscreen appearances in oneoff episodes of 90s shows, jared leto landed his first major role as my socalled lifes jordan. We can thank it for the other television shows that dared to follow its example and offer characters that teenagers can actually relate to. While the 90s teen drama my socalled life only ran for one season, claire danes still has some awkward memories of having to kiss her much older, more experienced costar jared leto. Claire danes talks kissing mucholder jared leto in my so. From my socalled life to oscar gold to suicide squad career highlights. Jared leto shared a shelfie on thursday, march 19, and revealed everything thats in his refrigerator along with his guilty pleasure food details.
My so called life claire danes, jared leto, celebrities. The fashion of my socalled life is still relevant 20. Jared leto, at 21, taught 14yearold claire danes how to make. And when you have adapted your own story and are making a. My socalled life tv series 19941995 jared leto as jordan catalano. Claire danes was terrified to kiss jared leto when she was 14 and. In the 90s, when many american teens had pinups of jared leto on their bedroom walls, his my socalled life costar claire danes was decidedly not enjoying her kissing scenes with him. Although he has always been the lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and songwriter for american band thirty seconds to mars, leto is an accomplished actor merited by the numerous, challenging projects he has taken in. His other notable credits included the tv show my socalled life and the movies requiem for a dream and panic room.
The oscar winner jared leto has come a long way since his first tv appearance at 20 in my so called life all the way to the joker in suicide squad. His first major acting performance was as jordan catalano in the television series my so. My socalled life gallery 82594, claire danes played angela chase, a 15yearold who wanted to break out of the mold as a straitlaced teenager and straighta student. The star of homeland, 40, revealed she was terrified about. Back in the 90s, mtv used to run my socalled life weekend marathons, so we recommend. My socalled life made its television debut on august 25, 1994. Jared leto s older brother shannon appeared on my socalled life as jordan catalano s bandmate frozen embryos drummer shane. Jared leto, american actor and musician who won an academy award for best supporting actor for his performance in dallas buyers club 20. My so called life angela and jordans first kiss youtube. Jared leto, her high schools resident dreamboat pothead. Two years ago, leto opened up about his time during my socalled life, relishing in the fact that he was presented as a lust object.