Paul Adam Scott reveals the pivotal instance that catapulted Paul Rudd's fame to new heights
In a recent episode of Entertainment Weekly's The Awardist podcast, American actors Adam Scott and Paul Rudd shared a fascinating tale of their friendship that dates back to their college days.
Both Scott and Rudd attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, but their paths didn't cross until after Scott's arrival a year after Rudd graduated. By this time, Rudd was already making waves on campus, having starred in a Nintendo commercial that made him somewhat of a celebrity among students.
Their first face-to-face encounter occurred at Scott's graduation ceremony, where Rudd, as a past star of the school, was presenting an award. After this event, they quickly formed a close friendship.
As Rudd's career took off following the release of the 1995 film Clueless, Scott found himself witnessing his college friend's sudden rise to fame. Scott described this moment as "so crazy," as Rudd became "suddenly famous overnight."
Their friendship, which began with shared drama school ties and mutual recognition on campus, evolved into a lasting bond as Scott observed and supported Rudd's career evolution from the sidelines.
Despite their shared passion for acting, Scott and Rudd did not compete for roles during their time at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. The podcast conversation did not reveal any recent developments in either actor's careers.
However, it did shed light on Scott's feelings about Rudd's fame three decades ago. He admitted that it was "so crazy" to see his friend's sudden rise to stardom after the release of Clueless.
Both Scott, 52, and Rudd, 56, are renowned American actors today, but their friendship began in a simpler time, forged in the halls of their drama school and nurtured through the highs and lows of their respective careers.
During their college days, Scott witnessed Rudd's sudden rise to fame after the release of the 1995 movie 'Clueless', which made him a celebrity in the world of 'entertainment'. As they navigated their careers in 'movies-and-tv', their friendship remained a constant, marked by shared memories and mutual support.
