Matt Damon says Christopher Nolan hates Uggs, still doesn't like chairs
A.V. Club • • entertainment
Key Points:
- In 2020, Anne Hathaway sparked controversy by stating that director Christopher Nolan does not allow chairs on his film sets, reasoning that sitting down means people aren’t working.
- Her comments led to a social media backlash, with critics highlighting the importance of chairs for accessibility, health, and comfort.
- Photographic evidence suggested the rule mainly applied to producers and stars, not the crew, prompting Nolan’s representatives to clarify that Hathaway referred only to director’s chairs near the video monitor.
- Nolan’s team emphasized that cast and crew are free to sit whenever needed and that no outright ban on chairs exists on his sets.
