Paul Rudd

2023 - 2 - 17

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Backstage podcast: Ant-Man's Paul Rudd, The Gold, and Marcel The ... (Sky News)

Backstage returns early on Monday morning for a special post-BAFTAs episode. Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Bethany Minelle

Claire, Stevie, and Bethany lay down their predictions. And what might happen at Sunday's BAFTA Film Awards? If you liked The Gold,

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Paul Rudd upset Jennifer Aniston on Friends and feared he would ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Paul Rudd joined Friends as Phoebe Buffay's boyfriend, but feared he'd ruined his chances before they'd begin after an accident involving co-star Jennifer ...

"The producers look of panic was if to say, 'Is it too late to fire him? I spun round and rolled it right over Jennifer's foot! Such an inauspicious start." I've kissed him for years," and Paul quipped, "we've made out for decades." And asked whether or not it was weird to kiss on screen, Jen joked, "Nah. "Matt LeBlanc asked to have a go and immediately knew how to do it.

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The Crown's Olivia Colman's brilliant Welsh accent as she pranks ... (WalesOnline)

Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman is the master of many accents, and she has won praise for her impersonation of a Welsh woman as she pranked her good ...

I tend to give everybody the benefit of the doubt." and he said 'hell yeah'.'" The 'Welsh caller' started by telling the actor she was a "big fan" before carrying on: "I wanted to pick your brains. What would you do?" He replied: "Personally, if it's me? Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman is the master of many accents, and she has won praise for her impersonation of a Welsh woman as she pranked her good friend Paul Rudd on Radio 1.

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Olivia Colman pranks Paul Rudd live on Greg James' BBC Radio 1 ... (The Independent)

'Ant-Man' star and 'The Favourite' Oscar winner have been friends for decades.

What would you do?” According to Colman, their friendship began when she and Rudd were co-starring in a play, and he would sleep on the floor of her “rubbish flat in south London.” Colman began by saying: “Hi Paul, I’m a huge fan. I wanted to pick your brains. “Would you be offended?” Colman asked. “Then, not only has he not told you about it, he’s come on to a radio show.

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Olivia Colman pranks old friend Paul Rudd live on the radio (Yahoo News UK)

Ant-Man star Rudd was on the radio with presenter Greg James and was taking calls from the public when an unknown woman with a Welsh accent rang in to ask him ...

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Olivia Colman Pranks Paul Rudd on BBC Radio 1 | Video ... (POPSUGAR United Kingdom)

Olivia Colman pulled the ultimate prank on Paul Rudd live on BBC Radio 1. Watch the video here.

"Paul used to come and stay on the floor of our rubbish flat in south London and come for Sunday lunch and things," Colman explains. The [Marvel actor](https://www.popsugar.co.uk/entertainment/quantum-realm-marvel-explained-49078503) appeared on the Greg James breakfast show, playing a game of "Agony Ant-Man" where listeners could call in and ask Rudd for advice, but a "Welsh" caller sparked some suspicion. Now that's a catch up we'd love to be a part of! "I wanted to pick your brains, so what would you do if you have, like, a really good mate, like for over twenty years, and then this friend — he doesn't live in England — but he's come to England and he hasn't told you about it," she says. "And then not only has he not told you about it, he's come onto a radio show. You really can do every accent," Rudd says of Colman's disguise.

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Olivia Colman pranks Paul Rudd by phoning into radio station ... (The indy100)

The Crown actress called into Radio One to mock her friend who had failed to text her that he was in the UK. She posed as a Welsh caller asking for 'advice' ...

she said, before he quickly realised what was going on. "What would you do if you had a really, like a really good mate, like for over 20 years like, and then this friend, yeah, he doesn't live in England, but he's come to England but he hasn't told you about it?" Paul Rudd has been pranked by Olivia Colman during a Radio One interview, who called in pretending to be a random Welsh woman - but really to dig at him for not texting her.

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Olivia Colman's cheeky prank on Paul Rudd reveals unexpected ... (Allaboutyou)

Olivia Colman pranked Paul Rudd live on the radio. The funny interaction revealed that the actors go way back...

The Crown star then explained that she and Paul had been friends for many years after meeting when they did a play together two decades ago. Radio 1's Breakfast with Greg James airs on weekdays at 7am. Obviously the reply from Greg was a great big yes. At the start of the call, Olivia asked: "I wanted to pick your brains... "Oh my god," Paul nervously replied. She added: "Paul was properly in the play and I had about two lines I think."

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Paul Rudd Pranked By Olivia Colman Live On BBC Radio 1 (Deadline)

Olivia Colman phoned BBC Radio 1 to play a prank on Paul Rudd as he was promoting Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

“Olivia and I really hit it off and we have remained friends the entire time. And then, not only has he not told you about it, he’s come on to a radio show. I tend to give everybody the benefit of the doubt,” he laughed. And then, this friend, he doesn’t live in England but he’s come to England and he hasn’t told you about it. Colman said they had known each other since starring in a play together more than 20 years ago. “Oh god, what have I done?” He later added: “I’m sweating, I’m actually sweating.”

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Paul Rudd's amazing reaction to Olivia Colman prank call on Radio 1 (Metro)

BBC Radio 1 listeners can't handle cuteness of Paul Rudd being surprised with a prank call from close friend Olivia Colman live on air.

We were doing a paly together and Paul used to come and stay on the floor of our rubbish flat in south London and come for Sunday lunch and things. I heard that Paul Rudd was coming on to do Agony Ant-Man. Paul was properly in the play, and I had about two lines I think.’ I tend to give everybody the benefit of the doubt.’ Trying to dig himself out of a potential hole, he awkwardly replied: ‘Personally, if it’s me? What would you do?’

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Paul Rudd regrets being in final Friends episode (Heart)

Paul Rudd joined JK and Kelly on Heart Breakfast this morning to talk about his new film Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania.

I felt very privileged but I was like ‘oh I just want to sit back here and not get in the way’.” He went on to add that he felt ‘strange’ being in the last episode, explaining: “I came really near the end. Paul is starring in the brand new film Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and came into the

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Watch Olivia Colman call into BBC Radio 1 to prank Paul Rudd (Rolling Stone UK)

Paul Rudd got a bit of a well-deserved “not-mad-just-disappointed” stick from his friend Olivia Colman when she prank-called him on a BBC Radio 1 show ...

[This article first appeared on RollingStone.com.](https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/olivia-colman-prank-paul-rudd-bbc-morning-show-1234681632/) [prank he’s been pulling on Conan O’Brien](https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/paul-rudd-conan-obrien-bill-hader-mac-and-me-1187790/) for about 20 years. Colman and Rudd then offered a bit of background on their long friendship, which began when they were doing a play together in London, and Rudd would crash on the floor of Colman’s flat.

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Olivia Colman's On-Air Prank On Paul Rudd Is *Peak* Colman (Bustle)

The Oscar-winner phoned into Greg James' BBC radio show to hilariously confront her longtime friend.

“The Colman pranked the Ant-Man... Life is better after knowing that this friendship exists,” [another commented](https://twitter.com/ODEONCinemas/status/1626552145725034496). [one Twitter user joked](https://twitter.com/blokeridesabike/status/1626536000854888450). Radio 1 listeners were quick to comment on the hilarious on-air exchange, and many were delighted to learn of the pair’s two-decade-long friendship. “Then, not only has he not told you about it, he's come on to a radio show.” “Personally, if it's me, absolutely not,” Rudd responded.

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Paul Rudd pranked by Olivia Colman on BBC Radio: 'I'm actually ... (EW.com)

Watch Paul Rudd get pranked by Olivia Colman, his friend of over 20 years, on BBC Radio 1's 'Breakfast' show.

She emailed host Greg James and asked if she could do a prank, to which James said, "Hell yeah!" They reminisced about how they first performed in a play together in the U.K. "So, what would you do if you had a really, like a really good mate, like for over 20 years, and this friend, he doesn't live in England, but he's come to England, and he hasn't told you about it. And then not only has he not told you about it, he's come onto a radio show. "Paul was properly in the play and I had about two lines, I think." Colman rang and disguised her voice with a Welsh accent.

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Paul Rudd Gets A Shock When He's Prank-Called By None Other ... (HuffPost UK)

We reckon that's the last time the Ant-Man star will be getting on the wrong side of his famous pal.

“Paul was properly in the play, I had about two lines.” he doesn’t live in England, but he’s come to England, and he hasn’t told you about it?” And he said ‘hell yeah’.”

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Olivia Colman pranking Paul Rudd after he didn't tell her he was in ... (The Poke)

Here's one national treasure pranking another after Paul Rudd didn't tell his old buddy Olivia Colman that he was in London. Colman took the opportunity to ...

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Jonathan Majors reveals who punches harder: Paul Rudd or ... (NME.com)

Marvel star Jonathan Majors recently filmed fight scenes with Paul Rudd in 'Quantumania' and Michael B. Jordan in the upcoming 'Creed III'

In that moment, that’s how he views it – and time is a metaphor in many ways. In that moment, time is a cage [for Kang]. During the film, Kang refers to time as being like “a cage”. Kang’s past is shrouded in mystery, though it is strongly hinted that he is responsible for the deaths of millions of people throughout different universes. “[Kang’s secret] is personal but it’s not intimate – [it’s about his] relationship to time,” explained Majors. In Creed III, he faces off against Jordan’s champion boxer Adonis in the ring.

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Olivia Colman pranked Paul Rudd during radio interview (INSIDER)

Paul Rudd was on BBC radio when a caller asked him what he would do if a good friend didn't let him know he was in town. It turned out it was his friend of over ...

"Paul used to come and stay on the floor of our rubbish flat in south London and come for Sunday lunch," Colman said. "So, what would you do if you had a really, like a really good mate, like for over 20 years, and this friend, he doesn't live in England, but he's come to England, and he hasn't told you about it," the caller said. "And then not only has he not told you about it, he's come onto a radio show.

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Paul Rudd says he regrets appearing in final episode of Friends: 'I ... (The Independent)

The Marvel star joined the long-running sitcom in 2002 as Mike Hannigan, a love interest and eventual husband of Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow). Appearing on Heart ...

“So to break the ice I went over and just went, ‘We did it, huh? I never knew that I was going to be in as many as I was. “Because I came on really near the end...

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Paul Rudd left speechless as Olivia Colman delivers prank call on ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Ant-Man actor Paul Rudd appeared alongside host Greg James on BBC Radio 1 this week when he received a surprise call from Olivia Colman.

On the other end of the call, Olivia explained: "Over 20 years! I tend to give everybody the benefit of the doubt," he answered. Olivia explained how she listens to the Breakfast Show and heard about Paul appearing on the show and decided to play a prank on him. Paul seemed uneasy as he answered: "Oh my god. "Personally, if it’s me? What would you do?"

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Paul Rudd's 10 Most Charming Characters That Aren't Ant-Man (Collider.com)

10 Mike Hannigan — 'Friends' (2002-2004). Paul Rudd as Mike Hannigan and Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay at their wedding on ...

[Ghostbusters: Afterlife ](https://collider.com/tag/ghostbusters-afterlife/)finds two small-town kids as they discover their heritage and legacy as it's tied to the original Ghostbusters. Ike to life and the three-decades-long con of manipulating Marty and his boundaries. [Adding another "he's done it all" to his resume,](https://collider.com/paul-rudd-best-performances-ranked/) Rudd stepped up to the plate to bring his comedic charm to this '80s sequel. Rudd may not be the focal point of the blockbuster, but his performance opens the door for audiences to enjoy the classic hijinks of the Ghostbusters story and the many pop-culture references Grooberson inflicts on his class. There's good charm and sinister charm, and with this role, Rudd takes on the latter flawlessly. [They Came Together](https://collider.com/tag/they-came-together/) offers viewers Rudd at one of his rom-com bests. [Our Idiot Brother](https://collider.com/tag/my-idiot-brother/). Rudd stars as Ben Benjamin, a former writer who shifts gears after a tragedy to become a caregiver for Trevor (Craig Roberts), a disabled teen. A kid at heart just trying to please his dad, Bobby Newport is a charming adversary for series lead Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) during the city council election of Pawnee. [the best bromance movies of its decade](https://collider.com/best-modern-bromance-movies/), I Love You, Man features one of the most lovable performances in Rudd's career. As the friendship begins to strain Peter's relationship with his fiancé, he navigates how to be a partner that has a life outside his romantic relationship. A late-comer to an already cast of charming and witty characters, Rudd as Mike Hannigan was the perfect match for Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow).

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Paul Rudd: 8 stories that prove we don't deserve the real Ant-Man (Big Issue)

As Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania hits cinemas, we celebrate Paul Rudd with the moments that show he really is a low-key superhero.

“I want to say thank you for coming out and voting and doing your part,” Rudd told stunned members of the public. But then Paul Rudd stepped in to make sure Brody didn’t feel alone, calling him to chat about dinosaurs and fencing. He had some of the greatest comedies of our era – Anchorman, Friends, Parks and Recreation – under his belt and had somehow managed to avoid the ageing process throughout his decades in front of the camera. He and fellow actor Jeffery Dean Morgan and their spouses, Hilarie Burton and Julie Rudd, decided to buy the shop and rescue it from closure. You’d totally think The Wasp was a slam dunk for your Halloween outfit, wouldn’t you? Paul Rudd was already a huge star and one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood before he took on the role of Ant-Man.

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Paul Rudd net worth:How rich is the Ant-Man actor? (MARCA.com)

Paul Rudd is a comedy actor who has been working in Hollywood since the '1990s decade and has been part of some of the biggest television shows and movies ...

Back in 2015, he received one of the highest honors any actor can get after unveiling his star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. According to Forbes, Paul rudd is currently worth an estimated $70 million frmo his many roles in film and television. Between the years 2018 and 2019, Paul Rudd probably won the highest amount of money he's earned in his entire career. After that, Paul Rudd wen't on to become one of the most successful comedy actors of his generation. Also, we will find out how much he has been paid for his many roles throughout the years. With his new film, 'Ant-Man: Quantummania' coming out this weekend, it's a perfect time for us to find out just how much he is worth right now.

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Paul Rudd Net Worth 2023: Ant-Man, Marvel, Clueless Salaries (StyleCaster)

He also starred as Phoebe Buffay's boyfriend in the classic 2000s sitcom Friends. His long-standing relationship with producer and director Judd Apatow landed ...

They have two children: Jack Sullivan (born 2006) who developed a lot of his father’s mannerisms [according to the Internet](https://twitter.com/saul_r26/status/1625041766125654016?s=20&t=QvM9c5p9ZG2dEn2KEvz0XA), and Darby (born 2010). “The first guy I met in this town called Rhinebeck was Ira, and he owned this candy store,” Jeffrey explained on For his role, he reportedly negotiated for a higher salary and for the next two movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ant-Man and The Wasp and Avengers: Endgame (which is the highest-earning film of all time), he reportedly earned over $40 million. He continued, “I think a lot of these roles I’m playing are intended to be from the eyes of the audience. “When I think about myself, I think of myself as a husband and a father, like I’m that,” he told the outlet. “He looks exactly the same right now,” Judd confirmed before adding, “And I look like his dad.” Born in Passaic, New Jersey on April 6, 1969, to Jewish English-born parents, Paul moved around the country due to his father’s job of being a historic tour guide and the former Vice President of TWA. As I age,” he exclaimed, “I have pictures with him for the last like 20 years and he just doesn’t change and I’m slowly falling apart.” To further prove his point, Jimmy showed a photo of Judd and Paul from 10 years ago. He also starred in Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet, The Locusts, Wet Hot American Summer, Overnight Delivery, The Object of My Affection and 200 Cigarettes. His long-standing relationship with producer and director Judd Apatow landed him in iconic 2000s comedy movies like Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and The 40-Year-Old Virgin. [Paul Rudd’s net worth](https://stylecaster.com/chris-evans-net-worth/) has massively grown over the course of his career. Before Avengers: Endgame, Paul’s net worth was estimated to be $30 million, but due to the explosive success of the Avengers franchise, his net worth more than doubled.

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Paul Rudd Is Charm Personified As He Teaches Radio Hosts The ... (HuffPost UK)

The Ant-Man star's winking masterclass is the ultimate proof he's one of the most charismatic men alive.

[Friends](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/../../../news/friends/) star is currently in the UK to promote his new movie Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania, which is his third film at the helm of the Ant-Man franchise. [Ant-Man](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/../../../news/ant-man/) film, Paul sat down with Australian radio hosts Concetta Caristo and Bryce Mills, who heaped praise on the [Marvel](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/../../../news/marvel/) star’s ability to pull off the always-tricky Hollywood wink. [received a prank call from none other than Olivia Colman](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/olivia-colman-prank-calls-paul-rudd-live-radio-1_uk_63efa5cde4b0255caaf1fa73) during a phone-in interview segment. [Paul Rudd](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/../../../news/paul-rudd/) is one of the most charismatic men on the planet, look no further than this footage of him giving his ultimate guide to delivering a charming on-screen wink. And when the clip hit social media, it’s fair to say there was a big reaction… The cherry on the cake came at the end of the interview, when Paul gave his best exaggerated wink, scrunching up his face and asking: “Do you guys think this is too much?”

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Olivia Colman pulls off a Welsh accent as she prank calls long-time ... (Daily Mail)

The Crown actress managed to pull of a convincing Welsh accent while phoning in to Greg James' Breakfast Show, where Paul was helping out with listeners' ...

and so I emailed Greg and said "Would it be alright to do a prank on Paul" and he said "hell yeah"'. 'This friend, he doesn't live in England but he's come to England and he hasn't told you about it. And then, not only has he not told you about it, he's come onto a radio show. And he, not only hasn't told you he was visiting, but went on a radio show'. [The Crown](/tvshowbiz/the-crown/index.html) actress, 49, managed to pull of a convincing Welsh accent while phoning in to Greg James' Breakfast Show, where Paul was helping out with listeners' problems during an 'Agony Ant-Man segment'. What would you do if you had a really, like a really good mate, like, you know, for over twenty years.

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