Whoopi Goldberg Defends Christian Bale Over 'Terminator' Set Rant

Access Hollywood - February 3, 2009 10:15 PM PST
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NEW YORK, NY -- Several celebrities, including Whoopi Goldberg , have leapt to the defense of Christian Bale after a recording of the actor lashing out and swearing at "Terminator Salvation" Director of Photography Shane Hurlbut, surfaced on the internet on Monday.

During the Hot Topics debate on Tuesday's "The View," Goldberg, who has starred in a host of big screen movies including "Ghost" and "Sister Act," said interruptions on set - like the one Bale accused Hurlbut of in the recording, are difficult for an actor.

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"We don't know if this [incident happened] at the end of the day, we don't know how many hours [he had] been working," "The View" moderator said. "It's tough. I know it sounds ridiculous, but I too have gone off on people, because if you're a professional, you know what you're not supposed to do."

It appears from listening to the audiotape, first posted on TMZ on Monday, Bale grew angry after Hurlbut walked within his frame of view during filming, for a second time.

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During the exchange, which reportedly was recorded in July 2008, days before Bale began promoting "The Dark Knight" in London (where he was arrested on allegation of assault), the actor is heard reacting angrily toward the DP.

"I'm gonna f***ing kick your f***ing ass," Bale is heard saying on the tape as a commotion starts up and a host of unknown parties sound as if they are attempting to calm the actor down by calling him by his first name.

"I'm gonna, do you want me to go and trash your lights?" Bale continues with a raised voice. "Do you want me to go and trash them? Then why are you trashing my scene?"

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After hearing the tape, "The View" co-panelist Joy Behar suggested that Bale's rant was out of order.

"This is not, no one is on an operating table getting brain surgery," she said. "This is show business."

But Goldberg said that actors are often intense on set because they are practicing their craft.

"But it's your art. It's your art form," she replied.

"If I have to jump out of character to tell you something you should know?" Goldberg later continued. "You're in a zone and it's crazy."

Also supporting Bale was actor Terry Crews, who starred alongside the star in 2005's "Harsh Times."

"I'd get mad too if I was the number one star in the world and people started to mess with me," Crews told Hollyscoop. " He is a class act. He is one of the greatest actors ever. You can catch anyone on a bad day."

Crews also suggested that the incident may have happened because Bale is such a devoted actor on set.

"I'm vouching for him," Crews added. " I know he's a nice guy. I know he's all about his work. He's one of the greatest actors out there."

According to a source close to the film who spoke to Access Hollywood, despite the incident, "Terminator Salvation" wrapped up and no one was fired. The actor and Hurlbut have also made up and all is well with them, the source added.

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  • Iceman77
    Mark H, Bale is a big guy with even bigger body guards. You would be the one knocked out.
    report abuseposted September 6, 2009 4:37 PM PDT
  • alexis
    You people DO know that he has an anger issue don't you? Like that he needs to go on medication? Jeez, give him a break. I'm sure he doesn't care about any of you opinions. Also, about the comment that involved someone saying he's never worked a day in his life? Making movies is a high-end stress job and I'm pretty sure he doesn't WANT you to fee
    report abuseposted February 6, 2009 11:04 AM PST
  • This is what is wrong with Hollywood. They live in their own self-absorbed world believing that they are the greatest things that ever walked the planet. I am supposed to feel sorry for someone who never has to work another day in their life and will never have to worry about money and they act like this? Give me a break! Try reality sometime you self righteous %@!*#s!
    report abuseposted February 5, 2009 8:17 PM PST
  • jon
    SAD WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    report abuseposted February 5, 2009 8:03 PM PST
  • Sapphire
    I fwhoopie hollered and cussed me like he did...Hey Whoop!..I'll open up a can of Whoop-a--!..I don't let NO ONE talk to me like that...Actor's are NOT GODS!..If it wasn't for the other people who are behind the scenes trying to get everything right and ready..You wouldn't be where you are today!....Let Bale come to good ole south Georgia..Anyone here would
    report abuseposted February 5, 2009 8:00 PM PST
  • what?
    I think Hollywood needs a class with Ms. Manners. No one should be spoken to like that - ever!
    report abuseposted February 5, 2009 7:37 PM PST
  • Bradley F
    I don't care how long you have been working, or what the situation was. This is just another "spoiled" hollywood star doing something wrong, and having other celebrities trying to justify it. In the real business world people absolutely lose their jobs over inappropriate behavoir such as what he did.
    report abuseposted February 5, 2009 6:02 PM PST
  • penny s
    i think he is a jerk.will not go see any of his movie.he is an actor. no one should talk to someone like that.
    report abuseposted February 5, 2009 5:58 PM PST
  • sparkle nine
    I don't care what anyone says, it was not right for him to talk to anyone like that. Period.
    report abuseposted February 5, 2009 5:24 PM PST
  • Oh geez! Leave the guy alone! Everyone has thier moments... even me! We don't know the whole story. AND not all actors make the big bucks. I'm sure Mr Bale had the class to apologize to the guy and get on. Its no wonder he chooses to stay out of the limelite!
    report abuseposted February 5, 2009 5:19 PM PST
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