Ben Stiller Recalls Getting Open Letter Thrashing His Comedic Roles In Films; Actor Says He’s Still ‘Here’

Ben Stiller left a significant impact in comedy, particularly through movies like “Meet the Parents” and “Zoolander.” However, it’s worth noting that not everyone was enthused by his acting. On The New York Times podcast, The Interview, Stiller shared an encounter with one of his critics.

In simpler terms, Stiller said that he read an open letter written by someone in a newspaper (possibly Los Angeles Times), which stated something like “Dear God, cease casting Ben Stiller in comedic roles.

He casually mentioned, “I guess I just showed up; I really enjoy my work,” and went on to express surprise about the warm reception of his on-screen persona from the audience, as portrayed in Night at the Museum.

Looking back now, he’s thankful for being involved in the humor-focused film trend of the late ’90s and early 2000s. As he put it, “I was lucky enough to be part of something special.

In simpler terms, he pointed out that the comedies from back then had a unique mood that isn’t found today and would be hard to replicate. Ben Stiller’s film success followed swiftly after his MTV sketch comedy program, The Ben Stiller Show, earned praise.

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2025-01-14 23:08