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The one actor completely “ruined” by overnight stardom, according to Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood says overnight stardom can harm an actor’s mental health, pointing to Orson Welles as an example. Welles made his feature debut with *Citizen Kane*, which he directed, co-wrote and produced; its acclaim set a daunting standard for the rest of his career.
Welles went on to make and appear in other celebrated films, including *The Magnificent Ambersons* and *Touch of Evil*, but later struggled to secure Hollywood backing and complete projects. The article contrasts his sudden rise with Eastwood’s slower path to fame through the *Dollars* trilogy, released in the United States in 1967, and his subsequent six decades in the industry.
In short
- Eastwood says instant acclaim can create damaging pressure.
- He cites Orson Welles and *Citizen Kane* as an example.
- Eastwood’s own rise to fame took longer.
Explained simply
Orson Welles was an American actor and film-maker whose first feature film, Citizen Kane, was widely praised. He directed, co-wrote and produced it, and its success brought him fame while setting a high standard for the work that followed.
Welles went on to make films including The Magnificent Ambersons and Touch of Evil, but later found it difficult to secure Hollywood backing and finish projects. Clint Eastwood, another American actor and director, became widely known more gradually through the Dollars films, which reached US audiences in 1967.