In a star-studded memorial for the legendary Hollywood lawyer Jake Bloom, Arnold Schwarzenegger took to the stage to share a surprising tale of how Bloom worked his magic to mend a longstanding rivalry between Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. πβ¨
Arnie recalled how, in the early days of their careers, he and Stallone were fiercely competitive β battling over muscles and paychecks. When Bloom took Stallone under his wing, Schwarzenegger was incensed. Yet, Bloomβs vision for Planet Hollywood ultimately brought the two action heroes together as business partners. ππ
In an interview from 1991 to promote Planet Hollywood, Stallone, Schwarzenegger and Willis talk about their action movie roles. pic.twitter.com/CLkxpz2jpO
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As they globe-trotted to promote their joint venture, Schwarzenegger and Stalloneβs animosity melted away, forging an unexpected and enduring friendship. π€π₯
Producer Marc Canton also shared an intriguing anecdote from a Cuban escapade with Bloom and Jack Nicholson, revealing that even the formidable Fidel Castro was captivated by Bloomβs presence. π¨πΊπΌ
SYVESTER STALLONE AND ARNORD Schwarzenegger WHO wins ? pic.twitter.com/OtNi97Uq7O
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The memorial drew Hollywood luminaries like Jerry Bruckheimer, Brian Grazer, and renowned power lawyer Marty Singer, all there to pay tribute to a man who shaped the careers of industry giants. π₯π
Jake Bloom, the maestro of Hollywood deals, leaves behind a legacy that transformed actors into megastars and filmmakers into moguls. His impact on the industry reverberates through the annals of Tinseltown history. ππ #JakeBloomLegacy #HollywoodIcon