The Room Next Door co-stars Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton took the stage at the ELLE Women in Hollywood event to celebrate their friendship. Introduced by their director, Pedro Almodóvar, the duo expressed their surprise and joy at forming a genuine friendship while working together. Moore humorously mentioned their shared red hair and doubted the possibility of finding a project that would bring them together. She also emphasized the importance of representing equal friendships between women onscreen.
In The Room Next Door, Moore found a film that reflected her personal experience of friendship. She spoke about the joy of developing a real-life friendship with Swinton during the filming process, where they supported each other and shared common experiences. Swinton affectionately described the evening as a "pleasure on a pleasure on a fucking fiesta" and expressed gratitude for being acknowledged alongside her newfound friend.
Swinton observed the unexpected warmth present in Hollywood, particularly among women, and how it positively influences men as well. She encouraged everyone to maintain and nurture this atmosphere of inclusivity and support.
In a recent interview, Moore and Swinton discussed their career goals. Moore emphasized the importance of following her interests, which allowed her to carve out a successful career. Swinton, on the other hand, revealed that she has always considered each film her final one, appreciating the journey and not wanting to jinx it. She stated that The Room Next Door might be her last film, leaving the future uncertain.
To learn more about their friendship and career aspirations, read the full interview [here](link to the interview).
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