Richard Simmons Speaks Out Against Proposed Biopic
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- Опубліковано 17 січ 2024
- Richard Simmons is slamming a proposed movie about his life starring comedian Pauly Shore. The comedian even plays Simmons in a new short film, "The Court Jester." Although producers are planning on making a feature-length movie starring Shore about Simmons’ life, the 75-year-old denounced the project. The film's producers tell Inside Edition, “While we would love to have him involved, we respect his desire for privacy and plan to produce a movie that honors him, celebrates him and tells a dramatic story.”
How ridiculous to describe him as ANGRY. A perfect example of why he probably doesn't go out in public anymore.
@Sotweetie Exactly! He enjoyed his time in the limelight. Now he wants to peacefully and quietly enjoy his retirement like any other person over 65. He needs to be left alone and have his wishes respected.
No...... he... was... FUUURIOUTH!!! 😄
It is wrong to do those without permission... i cant agree with that.
the also said he was "furious".
More than 70% of Bio or Docu-series don't have the approval of the celebrity. If you DON'T want to see your life story on the Big or small screen STAY outta PUBLIC life. End of story
We complain about attention seekers, yet won't respect people's wishes to be left alone.
Nothing has changed since elementary.
Pauly shore was always a little weasel. Richard Simmons actually tried to help a lot of people lose weight in a time where fitness wasn't that popular. There were NOT all the gyms or anything like that. People really were fat shamed and really just didn't move. In certain ways Richard Simmons was a pioneer. Whatever your fitness level, you could get up and dance with Richard simmons.
Today we just have Pauly shore trying to capitalize on his life. Pauly shore needs to do something else besides this.
I know you thought was deep, and so I laughed
Yeah well the problem is that it is not good to want to be left alone to the point of being a recluse that’s what people have an issue with.
@@Mario87456 Do you mean that the recluse has the problem or that other people have a problem with the person being a recluse?
"Lashing out" is another way to shame someone for having a normal healthy reaction to disrespect. What he actually said wasn't even argumentative. Stop it.
Word.
all the hyperbole they're always using got me like that meme looking around like.. where?? 🤔 ugh exaggerations 😪
Stoppppppp leave him alone
That is, without a doubt, the angriest and most furious reaction I have ever heard!
"I just want to live a quiet, peaceful life."
Literally felt the earth shake with those words! I'm literally trembling in fear after that absolute tounge lashing, and it wasnt even directed me!
LMFAOOOOO
😂😂😂
Lol. Hyperbole pays.
I have never heard such nastiness. I HAD KIDS IN THE ROOM!
@@TimothyTimPSPHad? Oh no
Sure he is quirky, but people forget this guy was literally the one responsible for the health craze that kicked off in the early 80's. He was WELL over 350 lbs and without drugs or surgery, decided to get in shape and lost all that weight. More importantly, he has kept it off for all these decades. Even if he made millions, people never really gave him the respect he deserved.
LIteRaLLy
I like him and think he had a genuine love for those around him, but he wasn’t the sole one to start that fitness craze… if anything, Stallone had a bigger impact and that started in 76 and continued through the whole 80s. I think about the satirical scene in anchorman where Ron Burgundy says something like “yeah they call yogging… with a silent J, and you just go out run for fun…” Simmons was an influence to the older, obese, low self esteem crowd, and was a good and inspiring man, but he wasn’t alone in that reputation or the first.
Yeah love Stallone, but come on, most people can relate to Richard more so than Sly. @@doreno189
@@doreno189 Yeah Stallone, as well has Schwarzenegger had a bigger impact, but Richard pretty much began it all. He was one of the first shows on TV as well as workout tapes - and then everyone and their brother followed in his foot steps.
Apparently, you've never heard of Jack LaLanne.
I can’t blame him. It’s such a feeling of a loss of control over yourself and your persona. People can tell stories about you and make millions off of you without requiring your permission and these very people essentially can do whatever they want, no matter how it may impact your reputation.
Right
Yep, leave the guy alone
@@pancakelens75 no one cares
@meahdahlgren6537 I care
@@meahdahlgren6537 Why don’t you care? You disagree with the importance of decency and privacy? Something must be wrong with you.
He helped a lot of people throughout his life! RIP!
It's so crazy how people can made a whole movie about you and you can't do anything about it!
I have two guys livestream pure hate for me hours at a time, at least once per month and UA-cam couldn’t care less.
He is a public figure so it’s understandable, though idk how accurate it can be if he’s not telling his story.
@@dannyt7269 Accuracy doesn’t make money, so they unfortunately don’t care.
You could sue them if they defame you. But we have freedom of the press in the US. You don't need permission to tell a story.
He should have gotten involved and changed it then. Hiding in his house like some weird hermit just ads fuel to the fire.
To say he is angry and lashing out is a gross over statement of what he said.
I went on a cruise with Richard back in 1999….he was exactly as he appeared on television. So sweet, and took time to talk to everyone! I was so happy that I was with him a week, and found him to be the guy we saw all the time exercising! I think he deserves his privacy….he doesn’t owe anyone anything…..he gave so much of himself! ❤
I think behind the happiness is a lot of pain. Like Robin Williams. ETA I think he is a good guy and i get he wants privacy
@@merricat3025In that TMZ special, they said he retreated because he doesn’t want to be seen as a frail old man with knee problems
@@WinkDaMan07 OK. I don't watch TMZ. It's just gossip rag
I agree❤ I met him at his book signing, years ago. We shook hands and kiss on the cheek. We talked, sweet, nice and kind. God Bless, Richard, has helped alot of people. I was glad I got to meet him. ❤🙏😊
@@robynheavner4689 I decided to go on the cruise because I wanted to see if he was as special as I thought! I was thrilled to know he was exactly the same. He spent alone time with me talking about his mother who had just passed. It was touching to me. He is really sweet!
I am happy to see that Richard simmons is alive and well
Same
I thought he died like 10 years ago or something i remember all the infomercials they used to run for sweating to the oldies in the late 90's i think they had just done a remaster of them and added new songs
He might be alive, but he has never been well.
Is he though? That was not recent footage of him. He hasn’t been seen in years.
Yea not well in the mind i’m sure he lost a lot of friends
Why not get permission from the star before anything is done
They say they respect him. They’re also still going forward with the project. Shameful.
My thoughts exactly
Gotta get that money by any means lol
I wonder if he can sue or something because he didn't give legal permission for that movie.
the film honored him. there was nothing disrespectful about it. Richard was probably worried that a comedian playing him meant that he would be made fun of/humiliated/disrespected.
@LaciRae exactly what he thought at first. But as Pauly shared at one of his shows, he And Richard actually communicated with each other back and forth and Richard eventually gave Pauly his blessing in a text wishing him GOOD LUCK on the project. Pauly exemplified alot of respect and love towards Richard and let it be known to him that the project was going to be a honor to him..... once Richard caught wind of that, he was okay with Pauly and the project.
Richard Simmons is pure old school class, they don't make them like that anymore. A national treasure 💖
How hard is it to just leave the dude alone?
Noone bothered him. When he heard that a movie was being made without paying him, he came out of hiding.
@@malachiteofmethuselah9713 he didn’t want to be bothered.
@@thedissector8921 Then why did he bother people, once he found out that a movie was going to be made?
@@malachiteofmethuselah9713 idk? Based on reports, he received unwanted attention. More people started reaching out and fan traffic picked up. However, I can’t say he personally made that statement. I guess you’ll just have to ask him.
If Richard Simmons is soooo against this project. They should respect his wishes, and not do it❗
They can always wait until he passes away.😓
Or, at least, release it afterward, but film it now. They won't have to wait long.
Pauly shore is only getting older
that is exactly what I said... wait till he is at least in the grave. Just NO!
AMEN,
Pauly doesn't look very healthy.
Even Richard typing in all caps would have been a stretch to say he is angry & furious.
“Nothing but love” but let’s go behind his back and do something he clearly doesn’t want done.
@user-ld2qx5yw3h Exactly! Their actions don’t reflect the “love” that they claim to have for him.
Nothing but love....for that
MONEY 🤑
That's hollywood for ya.
How is it legal to sell someone's likeness and life story without their OK... Seems odd.
It really does
If they're making this movie against his wishes, I will skip it. It's not like he's some controversial figure who needs scrutiny, he's just a nice guy who wanted to help people. Let him be.
R.I.P. Richard Simmons (1948-2024)
Not gonna lie...... I'll watch this movie. Simmons is one of those iconic people from my childhood that i could never figure out (as a child) whether it was real or an act. Keep in mind there were other outlandish people during that time like Super Dave Osbourne , Tiny Tim and Charro that left me equally baffled. And Pauly is a one of a kind that is the perfect person for this portrayal. Might be an Oscars winner if done right
I watched it on UA-cam today and it was actually good, very heartfelt and sweet, it recreated a moment on the Ellen Degeneres show and it does hold to the standard of how Simmons would be in real life, I recommend it
I knew Pauly meant no disrespect doing this project I know he wanted to Honor this man legacy and show a younger audience who never even heard of Richard Simmons
It was actually very beautiful. The only thing humorous about it was the actress playing Ellen nailing those cold dead af inside eyes...and I don't think they were going for comedy with the soulless Ellen eyes; they just understood Ellen really well or maybe the actress also lacks a soul and it just so happens to work well for playing Ellen 😅
I find the “parody” of him strange because he’s already an outlandish and unique figure… So what’s the point other than to make fun of him?
I don't think Paulie intention is to mock him
He is NOT making fun of him... Maybe if you watched the short you would know that.
Leave the poor man alone.
Leave him ALONE!!
Well Pauley Shore hasn’t done much of anything lately so maybe playing Richard Simmons is his thought of making a comeback ⁉️ I think everyone should respect the fact that he want’s privacy and leave him the hell alone ‼️‼️
Why is Inside Edition lying?
He's not mad.
I hope and pray Richard is okay. There is a generation of folk who really loved and adored him.
Just passed away yesterday
If he said No, why do it? 🤨 seems like Paula is just capitalizing off his 15 minutes
Paula 🤣
@@Xane_Dragon 😅 damn autocorrect
it is called a business at the end of the day
How awful, Pauly should stay in his own lane.
If he doesn't want the movie, then don't make it. But of course you know Hollywood want to do things their way.
Right? "We respect that he's super private... mmbut we're going ahead anyway"
They shouldn’t be allowed to do “his story” without his express consent!! I hope he sues the hell out of them!!
freedom of the press. sorry.
I hope he actually sees that they aren't making fun of him.
Where's the part where he was ANGRY?
Richard ❤ I hope you're doing well you've touched so many people's lives. Thank you so much❤❤❤
“I just live a quiet life and want to be peaceful” I totally vibe with that. It’s the best life. Happy for him. ❤
wish people would leave him be, the man has done so much good in the world and deserves to just be at peace.
They should respect his wishes and not make it, but, if they're going to, I do believe Paulie is the right one to play him.
They should respect him by canceling the movie. He said he doesn’t want it. Respect that.
Holy shyt he’s still alive
He’s only in his 70s
I mean c'mon dude was/is a workout guru if anyone's gonna outlive us it's him.
Just died yesterday
Leave that man alone! He's just enjoying his old age in peace leave him be!
can anyone explain why he can't sue this movie
I believe at first Richard thought the bio was going to make fun at him, but once he found out it was a respectful honor to him he was okay with it. He even commented with Pauly and sent him a good luck text on it.
All the Lawyers out there: When they release the movie and he sees any part in it that he doesn't like, could he sue them for slander?? Or would he have to prove damage??Seems like a risqué move on their part if so!?🤯🤯
in another newsclip, it was explained / recapped that he basically ghosted everyone in his life ~10yrs ago including his support team so he likely doesn't even have any legal rep at all & as a hermit myself I can attest that the tasks involved with trying to do anything especially courtwise would be whole lot of overwhelming if you gotta start from scratch all on your own, much easier to just shrug & stay hiding, away from everything 😓
@@SimbiAni❤❤
"Respect - due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others"
🤔 Someone might wanna buy them a dictionary.
Please explain to us how anything he said was "angry" or "slamming" the short film. He simply said he didn't approve it and now lives a peaceful life. Maybe everyone should just respect and honor his wishes instead of trying to hype it up just for views/ratings.
It's a short film and it was incredibly beautiful and had me in tears.
I don’t blame Richard for being worried that a film about his life would be an act of mockery and bullying. The film is a celebration of Richard and Pauly’s interpretation is respectful. You can feel Pauly’s empathy for Richard through the performance.
I don't believe it was even Richards that send those tweets out. Anyone that has seen Pauly's short would realize in two seconds it was not only respectful but very very well done.
Richard actually sent Pauly a text wishing him good luck. It doesn't sound very angry to me. I watched the short video "The court jester", and it was very respectful and had a great message.
Pauly Shore said he said he was okay with it.
Every statement Richard has ever made has been staunchly against it. Pauly assumed he had Richard's blessing. He has no career and is now disturbing someone else's peace for relevance.
He lied.
Me thinks Pauly would love a come back like his Encino Man costar, Brendon Fraser. Difference is, Brendan is awesome.
@@lolafairchild88 I feel like Pauly Shore is only doing this biopic to get back into the spot light and to win an academy award like Brendan Frasier! Of couse he lied about Richard Simmons giving his blessing. So sad. 🤔🙄🤨🙆
Richard, we love you. Don't let this movie worry you
Why can't they leave him alone. The guy improved the lives of so many, he should have had a nobel prize for the wonderful way he had of encouraging people to have fun and get healthy. My wife is in her 70s and she does Richard's "stretching to the classics" and "Sweating to the Oldies" every day. He had a way of making people feel happy and proud as they were taking off weight and moving more. He never shamed anyone nor do I recall him ever saying that staying fat is your choice and you should be happy. No he just encouraged and showed how to do in the safety of your own home while you joined the TV excercisers of all sizes and shape having a great time. Richard Simmons should never have to wonder if he did any good with his time on earth, because he gave extra, better, healthier and happier lives to so many.
Way to many biopics and way to many of them do not show these people accurately with many that don't even need to exist.
The movie is awesome. I think that he will like it. Pauly Shore plays him really well.
Inside Edition do a better job! To describe Richard Simmons as being angry about this when his statement shows nothing of the sort. Terrible journalism.
Oh Richard, let Pauly do this. The short he made is sooo sweet and wholesome 💖
Its too bad he feels against the movie. This might be the last chance the world has to say "Thank You, Richard, for all the love."
Richard Simmons cried on the Howard Stern show once. He was telling stories about the portly guests he brought with him, and as he is telling the stories, Howard had bags of Doritos on fishing poles to lure the portly people into eating them. Richard hysterically cried and Howard told him to adjust his short shorts. It was rough, man.
If they do a movie about him the should pay Richard too
The fact youre doing an unauthorized biography on sineone still living is disrespectful.
What disgusting reporting. Saying Richard is lashing out and angry. It was one short statement and nowhere in it does it give off anger. Inside edition is fkn disgusting.
They should just leave him alone 😢
Hey Richard! That’s all guy just a fan here .
RIP Richard.
The world needs to see what a true force for good Richard was. Ill never truly understand how or why he just essentially went into hiding, but he needs to see this and remember exactly who he is and how many lives he touched.
Pauly is walking a fine line here because Richard may say he doesn't want this, but i think he NEEDS it. He deserves to recieve the love.
I wish people would leave Richard alone.
I just learned Richard Simmons is still alive.
He’s not anymore…he died today at 76, one day after his birthday
I can certainly understand Richard Simmons' need to say he did not authorize a full length bipoic movie about him. Richard was/is a very unique individual who helped millions of people. I also understand the desire to make a full lengh biopc about Richard Simmons' that would portrary him in as the uniquely uplifting and positive person he was/is.
Having just watched the short film "The Court Jester"...literally jus minutes ago...I can say it does show how Richard could reach out and make someone, anyone, feel better about themselves and his gift of lifting people up and not looking down on them.
It never ceases to amaze me that people can praise you and and put out a biopic out of love, and the media will try and make a controversy about it
To exploit a living person's life story against that person's wishes is the opposite of paying that person tribute. And bad manners besides.
As a therapist, I am pleased to read so many healthy comments.
He didn't denounce anything. He just said he doesn't want to be involved.
If he don't approve it they shouldn't do it that's disrespectful
I certainly would not characterize Simmons as "furious" based on this statement! He certainly is not lashing out either. Give Simmons a break.
Makes sense. If someone made a movie about me randomly after choosing to live a private life for 10 years, I would not like that at all. If he hasn’t been on anything since 2014 and has since become a private figure, he’s not really open anymore.
Pauly Shore would never hurt Richard Simmons in any way.
I’ve always thought they looked very similar, I know so many people have too.
Thank you Richard, Thank you Paully,great movie ,the verse clip was dope!!
If someone wants to just be left alone so bad why did they make a living monetizing themselves for the public?
Rest in peace to Mr. Richard Simmons. I took a look at this movie and I thought it was executed quite well. Perhaps he never took a look at the project personally, but I think he would have given this his seal of approval.
So they sabotaged him?
I hope richard Simmons did not die angry. They should have put the movie on hold out of respect, till he died.
What if he was like NO. You don’t have permission. So they *Got rid* of him 😳 the timing is sketchy
@@Ale-wr7yf no, nobody bumped him off.
Thank-you, Paulie.
Richard isn't angry.
I wouldn't want Pauly Shore playing me either
We don’t even know if this is actually coming from Richard Simmons since this is a press release. Not an interview on video or audio.
RIP RICHARD :(
Pauly shore made a beautiful short playing as Richard. It’s amazing
'angry' 'furious' 'slamming' you people make me sick. shame on these reporters and writers
Damn, Pauly Shore looks damn near just like him. 🤯
R.I.P. Richard Simmons July 12th,1948 - July 13th, 2024
You will be greatly missed.
I have always loved Richard Simmons since I was a child.
How can you say you want to honor a person by profiting off of their life events without their consent… trashy
The short film does celebrate Richard I hope he sees it. It’s beautiful.
How can they even make a movie about him if he doesn't approve?
If Richard didn't approve I won't be watching it! Leave the Man alone already, he has a right to his privacy and isn't bothering anyone.
How could they make a movie about someone without this person's permission???
Glad to see him again. Brings back lovely times when my sister was alive.
Calling him angry? We shouldn’t believe what we read from tv and media
It’s a nice tribute thought Pauly- you did an incredible job!! But as a 58 year old woman who grew up with him since I was 12-He just wants to exit Stage Left and live the rest of his life in Peace and quiet. We need to respect his wishes- and leave him alone!,,
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On Facebook he is opening up a little stories of his life. Seem like silver lining but between the lines pain and unspoken things. I think Richard has had a painful & a bizarre twisted beautiful life. Many unsaid things that affected every aspect of his life & spirit... So how can anyone produce movie about his life, they don't know him at all & even the people who do, do not know everything he keeps inside, he is trying to be kind & respectfully even to those who were worst to him. He has wounds he covered in glitter & chose to dance with others who needed love & find the joy too.
From what I’ve seen it paints him in quite a good light, and I would watch the heck out of it, but I do understand him wanting to control his own life story and not have an unauthorised version of it because it’s his story to tell.