At a Glance
- Amy Poehler sparked a first-class row on a flight with Ana Gasteyer and her daughter Frances during a “Mean Girls” shoot.
- Mark Ruffalo pulled Woody Harrelson out of a bar brawl while filming “Now You See Me” in New Orleans.
- Both incidents highlighted on-set tensions that spilled into public altercations.
- Why it matters: They reveal how celebrity actors manage unexpected drama while filming.
During a recent episode of Good Hang, Amy Poehler reflected on a chaotic flight she took with former SNL colleague Ana Gasteyer and Gasteyer’s daughter Frances. The story, set against the backdrop of the “Mean Girls” production, illustrates how quickly a routine travel experience can turn into a public confrontation. Meanwhile, Mark Ruffalo recalled a tense bar scene from the 2013 film “Now You See Me” that nearly escalated into violence.
Amy Poehler’s Flight Row
The incident occurred on a first-class flight where a fellow passenger interrupted the group. Amy recalled:
> “It’s a long story, but what happened was a first class guy-we were in first class too-he was like, ‘Excuse me, you’re being too loud in first class,'”
Amy Poehler stated:
> “And my Boston came out, let’s just say that.”
Ana Gasteyer added:
> “The guy got mad you were swearing in front of the baby.”
- The altercation was sparked by a passenger’s complaint about volume.
- Amy’s reaction included swearing, which upset the passenger.
- The incident was captured on the December 23 episode of Good Hang.
Ruffalo Saves Harrelson
During the shoot of “Now You See Me” in New Orleans, Mark Ruffalo found himself mediating a potential altercation in a bar. He recalled:
> “We were shooting ‘Now You See Me’-the first one-in New Orleans, completely on the streets,”
Mark Ruffalo noted:
> “Capturing stuff on a long lens, getting dragged into bars during the middle of a scene, like in the middle of Mardi Gras.”
Mark Ruffalo continued:
> “Woody put his hand on her arm and he said, ‘Oh, thank you. Thank you, darling,'”
> “And this guy comes over and he pushes her outta the way, and he shoves Woody.”
> “Immediately, Mark knew there was going to be trouble ’cause Woody’s first response is not to shove someone back, but immediately punch them in the face.”
- The bar scene took place during a street-shooting session.
- A woman’s interference nearly sparked a physical fight.
- Ruffalo intervened before violence erupted.
| Incident | Actor Involved | Setting | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight row | Amy Poehler, Ana Gasteyer, Frances | First-class flight | Verbal altercation, Amy swore |
| Bar brawl | Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson | New Orleans bar during shoot | Ruffalo prevented melee |
Key Takeaways
- Celebrity actors can become embroiled in public altercations during film production.
- Quick intervention can prevent escalation into violence.
- These incidents show the pressures actors face on set and in travel.
Both stories underline how on-set drama can spill over into real-world confrontations, reminding fans that even well-known performers are not immune to everyday conflicts.
