Paul Rudd: That Time a Dentist Ruined His Smile (and His Chill)
Okay, so you know Paul Rudd, right? Ant-Man, the seemingly perpetually nice guy? Yeah, that Paul Rudd. Turns out, even he has a breaking point. And it involves a dentist. I know, honestly, who saw that coming?
A Dental Nightmare
This story comes straight from the man himself, courtesy of a recent Wall Street Journal interview. He was talking about an experience from his younger years, sometime post-Clueless, so we're talking late 20s, early 30s. He went to some dentist—he can't even remember the guy's name, which is probably a good thing—who convinced him he needed a ton of work done. Now, at first, Paul trusted the guy, you know? Professional, white coat, the whole nine yards. But his sister had some serious doubts. And she was right. Turns out, the dentist completely botched the job. In Paul’s own words: "This guy screwed up my teeth so badly. It’s one of the things that I carry around. I’m so furious."
I mean, that's a pretty strong reaction, even for someone who's probably had their fair share of weird Hollywood situations. It's a little shocking to hear such strong feelings coming from someone with such a consistently sunny public image. You know how sometimes things just spiral? This sounds like one of those times.
The "Nice Guy" Myth
The whole thing really makes you think about the difference between public perception and reality. We see him as this super-chill, always-nice guy, but this story shows us a more human, relatable side—a side that gets frustrated, angry, and holds grudges. As he put it, "I don’t think I’m particularly nice. Just try and be polite. Try and respect other people’s time." It's a pretty grounded perspective, don't you think?
Beyond the Bad Teeth: Recent Projects and Charity Work
Beyond the dental drama, Paul’s been busy! He’s got a new horror-comedy out called Death of a Unicorn, co-starring Jenna Ortega. The reviews have been...mixed. It sounds like a wild ride, though. I might have to check it out just to see what all the fuss is about. He also did this amazing tribute to Paul Newman at a charity gala, highlighting Newman’s work with SeriousFun Children’s Network. It's inspiring to see him involved in such meaningful causes.
The Takeaway: Paul Rudd Is Just Like Us (Sometimes)
So, what's the big picture here? Paul Rudd’s anger over his messed-up teeth is a great reminder that even the most seemingly unflappable celebrities are human. They get frustrated, they have bad experiences, and sometimes, they just want to yell about it. It kind of humanizes him, you know? His ongoing success, his charity work, and even his less-than-stellar reviews—it all adds up to a picture of a well-rounded, interesting guy, not just the “nice guy” persona we often see on-screen. And, honestly, that's refreshing.
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