Ray Liotta Once Gave a Brutally Honest Answer to Who Was the Most Overrated Actor of the ’80s and ’90s

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Look, we often praise actors for being ‘easy to work with,’ but Ray Liotta was different – wonderfully, refreshingly blunt. I keep thinking about a TV interview he did back in 2017 while promoting Shades of Blue. It’s been circulating again since his passing, and it perfectly captures what made him so unique: he never shied away from saying exactly what he thought.

Ray Liotta joined Jennifer Lopez on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. While there, they played “Plead the Fifth,” a game where Andy Cohen asks three tough questions and the guests can choose to skip just one.

During an interview, Cohen asked Ray Liotta a challenging question about his fellow actors. He asked Liotta to name the most overrated actor from the 1980s and 1990s, but specifically told him not to choose himself to make the response more engaging.

Liotta didn’t hesitate for a second when he declared Clint Eastwood the most overrated actor of his time. The studio audience was immediately stunned and reacted with uneasy laughter at his blunt assessment of the Unforgiven star.

Ray Liotta didn’t hold back when asked, “Who was the most overrated actor of the ’80s and ’90s?”

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Liotta didn’t seem bothered at all by the negative reaction to what he said. He faced the audience and bluntly stated he didn’t care, showing he firmly believed in his opinion no matter what others thought.

Cohen continued the game by playfully asking Ray Liotta about his past on-screen romances. He asked Liotta to name the worst kisser among all his leading ladies. Instead of staying silent, Liotta surprisingly answered the question directly.

He admitted that Sigourney Weaver was the actress he considered his first love. They had worked together in the 2001 film Heartbreakers, and shared romantic scenes. Liotta spoke about this openly and casually, a trait that his fans and friends really appreciated.

Ray Liotta’s honest and direct personality is a key part of the impact he leaves behind after his sudden passing in the Dominican Republic. He died peacefully in his sleep while filming Dangerous Waters. The news of his death quickly spread through Hollywood, and many colleagues and friends shared their affection and memories of him.

His fiancée, Jacy Nittolo, whom he met in 2019 and was going to marry, was the first to publicly express her grief. In a touching Instagram post, she described him as “the most beautiful person, inside and out,” adding that even that didn’t fully capture how wonderful he was. Her words revealed a deeply kind and loving man beneath his tough exterior.

Martin Scorsese, the director of the iconic film Goodfellas where Ray Liotta played Henry Hill, also shared heartfelt words. He remembered Liotta as a remarkably talented and brave actor, adding that their work together on the 1990 crime film is widely considered Liotta’s best role.

It’s ironic that Ray Liotta ended up working with Clint Eastwood’s son, Scott, despite having previously criticized Clint. Liotta completed filming April 29, 1992, which stars Scott Eastwood, just before he passed away. The film, directed by Ariel Vromen, is about the unrest that followed the Rodney King trial in Los Angeles.

So, I just heard about Ray Liotta’s comments on Clint Eastwood’s acting, and honestly, it’s sparked a debate in my head. I’m really curious to hear what you all think about it. Let me know in the comments if you agree with what Ray said!

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2026-01-22 12:44