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JONATHAN RHYS-MEYERS: Everybody wants to rule the world (or is it Hollywood?) Print E-mail
Written by Jed Medina   
Monday, 29 October 2007

“Part of being a narcissist is being terribly insecure,” he says, sitting back down. “If I wasn’t so insecure about myself I wouldn’t work as hard as I do. I am constantly seeking approval.”

That's Jonathan Rhys Meyers talking. The talented Irish actor is on the cover of the latest issue of Details magazine and just as GQ featured Ryan Gosling in a 12-page interview, Details put the spotlight on Rhys-Meyers.

Details reports: It’s hard to determine exactly why Rhys Meyers is as famous as he is. (Does he have the promise of a pre-Brokeback Jake Gyllenhaal? A pre-Walk the Line Joaquin Phoenix?) Why one of his trips to rehab made the headlines in Us Weekly, why his make-out sessions in bars are covered on “Page Six,” why celebrity bloggers care enough to speculate about his sexuality—at this point, these questions are part of his mystery. He’s a TV star, but Showtime’s The Tudors is not really a hit show (the season finale in June drew 465,000 viewers). He’s a movie star, but he’s never been the marquee name on a big one (although this month’s mystical epic August Rush should change that).

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Since his breakout role as the heartthrob coach in the 2002 you-go-girl movie Bend It Like Beckham, his career has been a herky-jerky ride through a bewildering list of independent and Hollywood films. Ever seen The Tesseract? The Emperor’s Wife? Octane? Rhys Meyers has also shown up in big-budget action movies like Mission: Impossible III and Alexander. But along the way he’s also turned in enough compelling performances—the effeminate glam rocker in Velvet Goldmine, the homicidal social climber in Woody Allen’s Match Point—to establish himself as a provocatively talented, and potentially massive, star.

[ More of Rhys-Meyers in Men.Style dot com ]

 

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“Part of being a narcissist is being terribly insecure”


Quite a true statement indeed....

Very nice Details cover of Jonathan. I can't say I've seen many of his films, but he certainly was great in his TV portrayal of Elvis I thought. It so happens The Tudors recently premiered here, and I've been watching him in it. I'm not what you'd call much of a history buff, but Jonathan has enticed me to watch smilies/wink.gif. I'd also be interested in catching him in his newly released, August Rush, especially where he does his own singing in it himself! I've yet to see him in Todd Haynes, Velvet Goldmine, but I hope to.

The Details interview was an interesting read, thanks. It did make me sort of think about some actors who are more known for their looks, it must irk them at times when that is focused upon more than their acting talents. I know some actors known for their looks, who often try and downplay the media's obsession with their looks, and would much rather be known for their acting talents.
Jan , November 24, 2007
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Ok so take a look at that picture , his eyes , his eyes...I will sleep extra good tonight.

On a more serious note I am a big history buff and JRM is correct in my opinion in what he says about Henry and my favorite sovereign of them all Elizabeth R.. I am sad that Anne has to die so soon b/c I think Natalie and Johnny have good chemistry.....come on you gotta feel something when he is holding and kissing you or your just dead..........

luv u JRM, you career will go far..... smilies/kiss.gif smilies/kiss.gif
Maria , March 28, 2008

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