Michael Caine speaks the death of Ledger Heath, tells the stories of celebration in the book

Michael Caine70 years and more in Hollywood allowed him to form a friendship with some big stars-and the actor has no qualifications in sharing stories about them.

Caine’s latest biography (its eighth published book) Do not look back, you stumble over: my guide to life Released in the United States on Tuesday, March 25, and includes “life hacks” by the legendary star. When sharing tricks from the craft he has learned along the way, Caine could only help but drop the tea on his famous friends. (This book was initially released in the UK late last year.)

Of stories about working with Beyoncé To refer to the recent Quincy JoneS as his “heavenly twin,” Caine has quite epic anecdotes up his sleeve.

Keep scrolling for stories from the actor about his famous friends:

Remembering Ledger Heath

Ledger worked with Caine on 2008’s The dark knightthe second movie at Christopher NolanBatman’s trilogy. Caine remembered the Late Ledger as “a lovely guy, very tender and modest,” but noted that the late star had turned on when it came time to transform in the Joker.

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“It was eerie. I completely floored the first time I saw him in action – I was shocked!” Caine wrote about Ledger’s portrait, noting that the late star will be remembered as a “great actor.” Ledger died at the age of 28 of an accidental overdose in January 2007.

“You think about what he might have gone on to achieve, he is just heartbreaking. We were all shocked, and he made the publicity The dark knight That summer was much more intense, because all the journalists wanted to talk about his death, ”he remembered.” I was so proud when he was The Oscar was awarded after deathBecause he must have been at least some sort of comfort to his poor family. The truth is, we had all hoped that he would win an Academy Award and think that, even while we were still filming the film. “

Go out with Peter O’Toole

Caine worked with O’Toole’s “The Amazing” at the 1959 stage show The long and short and tallAnd they pretty much hit the friendship.

“We brought our great friends and one night he took me out on the Saturday after the show to get pissed. That I did, as he did,” Caine remembered. “We woke up the next morning and we had no idea where we were. We were both fully dressed lying on top of a double bed.”

When they woke up, it was Monday!

How Woody Allen and Mia Farrow presented

Caine and Allen attended the same restaurant and once asked Farrow to meet the famous director.

“She said, ‘Well, if you’re ever there and you see Woody Allen at another table, invite me to lunch.’ And so I did. (He accused Farrow Allen in 1992 from molest their daughter adopted Dylan Farrowit is mercilessly denied.)

His bond with Quincy Jones

Caine immediately clocked the Jones as a “great person” when they first met. After Caine invited Jones to his birthday party, the two stars realized they were sharing a date and time.

“We call ourselves heavenly twins,” Caine wrote, noting that he has become “a bit of a tradition” for him and Jones to celebrate their milestone birthdays together.

“For our sixteenth birthdays in 1993, we had a great fash in la Ice-t Come along and challenge me to rap with him! ”He remembered.“ Then we had another great party for our eighth in Vegas, with Stevie Wonder Sing ‘Happy Birthday’ and Chaka Khan make the theme song from Alfie. “

Jones died in November 2024 But he was still alive when Caine wrote this book.

“Those are amazing memories, to cherish them,” he wrote. “We had a common sense of humor in common, and it was such an easy company from the start. I think that’s the heart of friendship, then? You don’t have to watch yourself and what you’re saying, you can relax and be natural. When I say we’re twins, I mean he feels like another brother to me. A great addition to my life, and I hope I have done that.” I can’t remember. ”I can remember.” I can remember. ”I can remember.” I can remember. ”I can remember.” I can remember. ”I can remember.” I can remember. ”I can remember.” I can remember. ”I can’t remember.

Become friends with vin diesel

Caine called the actor “special” in his book, remembering the first time they crossed paths.

“I intuitively greeted him with a hug and announced to the whole room, ‘This is my son!’ Sometimes, you sense a connection, ”shared Caine. “I just liked the guy at once, he has a big heart. He obviously went through some difficult times back then, so I think he might impress him to be embraced and treated with love. Anyway, we’ve been great friends ever since.”

The actor said he always had lunch with the “multi-talented” diesel when they are in the same place at the same time.

Work with Beyoncé

Caine had the opportunity to work side by side Beyoncé In the 2002 movie Austin’s powers in goldmember. The singer shared her big dreams with the legendary star.

“You could already say how focus it was and how big a star was she was going to be,” he remembered. “I remember the first day on a set, I asked her what her ambition was, and said, ‘I want to win an academy award for a film.’ Not tracing arrogance, just clarity.