The Tom Hardy Paradox

[Music] I don't find it difficult for celebrities to talk about their sexuality I'm supposed to chew it no Tom Hardy are you asking me about my sexuality arguably the best man for the job when it comes to acting as dark and twisted characters he's uning Justified Bane in the Dark Night Rises Christian B is not the kind of guy that you want to piss off the Gangsta cray twins in Legends do you like being a gangster well no no no no no the alter ego of the real life criminal as Charles Bronson no my life I wanted to be [Applause] fine or Alfie Solomon in peaky [Music] blinders is how did he pull off bringing these intricate characters to life on big and small screens is it because of his Dark Twisted past if you got me in the early days or the the darker ones uh which would be the most fun one to rec I can't [Music] remember I'm an addict to an alcoholic so I have my ups and downs you know I me like it know sort of my head is a bit bit bit um bit wonky or because of his versatility as an actor is that the course you li know it is changing you got nothing to worry about when it comes to the old scary Lon boys bad now kid not bad that's when I felt it I'm a bit of a Mongol actually because I I'll pick up accents and am I supposed to have C and sometimes I don't know how I'm going to sound until I start speaking got my head turned inside out you don't even see you on one side he's the heartwarming Family Guy spreading love through charity and inspiring all who cross his path children who are in urgent need of the very Basics to survive they need water they need food and shelter from harm with every day that is passing more lives are being lost if help doesn't reach them now then the outcome could be catastrophic and in fact chasing down thieves in real life yet on the flip side there's a glimpse of a different Persona a tempest of toxic masculinity brawling not just in the ring but on sets drug abuse theft a figure wrestling with the Demons of temperament It's A Tale of Two Faces this is the Tom Hardy Paradox born on September 15th 1977 in the Hammersmith District of London Edward Thomas Hardy is the only child of Elizabeth Anne Barrett an artist and painter and Edward chips Hardy a novelist and comedy writer his maternal Roots Trace back to Irish descent he spent his early years at Reed's school and continued his education at towerhouse school and Richmond drama school growing up things weren't always smooth he had a tough time with his dad and he felt insecure about how he looked and how sensitive he was something that still sticks with him today imagine an extraordinary actor who's also known for his striking good looks never felt that way about himself these years were tough for Hardy due to his overc consumption of alcohol and crack he has opened up about the horrors he lived through from 12 to 19 years of age due to his addictions Hardy's addiction to crack cocaine was so bad that he once admitted he would have sold his mom for crack speaking openly about his battle with addiction he proudly and happily declared his sobriety since 2003 his first encounter with thinking about drugs was when he was 11 once the police enforcement visited his school and warned his class about the dangers of sniffing glue but he thought I know where to find that now Bang by the age of 13 he found himself involved with hallucinogens describing it as fun in games leading to a downward spiral where he was evading law enforcement if this wasn't enough he got expelled from his board sporting School reads in Su however this time for theft Tom Hardy used to steal sports uniforms after getting caught it got worse and he recalls once he went a little too far when he was just 15 years old Tom got arrested for joy riding his privileged and peaceful upbringing pushed him to want to mess up everything he stole a Mercedes out for a spin when he got chased down how many cars did you steal a lot of cars TR he was also found in possession of a stolen firearm troubled teenager you bet addiction and getting into trouble sent him straight to a rehabilitation center and that's when he found the motivation to follow his dreams as soon as he finished high school he decided on the path the rest of his life will take in 1998 the 21-year-old Tom Hardy burst onto the scene by clinching victory in the big breakfasts find me a supermodel competition Tom Hardy good morning Tom a feat that earned him a brief contract with models won a pivotal moment occurred when he joined Drama Center London in the same year J what you reading cutting his studies short to seize the role of US Army Private John janc in the acclaimed hbob BBC miniseries Band of Brothers going home now Manheim I'll take this one Hardy's foray into film began with a bang in Ridley Scott's War Thriller Blackhawk Down 2001 setting the stage for a diverse and prolific career if there's no love there's no life surrounded by this life and lies unknown to many Hardy briefly dabbled in the world of rap and hip-hop production with his friend Edward Tracy I started rapping when I was about 14 and I was we were doing it just for fun under the moniker Tommy no one plus Eddie Too Tall even recording a mixtape titled falling on your RS in 1999 a Hidden Gem released to the public in [Music] 2018 in the same year of 1999 Hardy entered matrimony with producer Sarah Ward a union that concluded in divorce in 2004 as his career gained momentum well he sure is looking for you Hardy played the role of reman Prader shinzon in Star Trek Nemesis 2002 can't fight and explored various film projects including the eye the deserter and ld50 lethal dose the year 2003 marked a turning point with Hardy receiving the London evening standard Theater award for outstanding newcomer for his outstanding performances in Blood and in Arabia we'd all be Kings of course of course we're very very happy that the ey has been nominated for an award tonight Hardy's artistic Journey extended Beyond Cinema as he ventured into television with memorable roles in the Virgin Queen 2005 death lies within it controls you and the BBC 4 adaptation of a for Andromeda 2006 nothing um are you okay he crossed paths with assistant director Rachel speed on the set of the Virgin Queen and their connection blossomed into a romance resulting in the birth of a son unfortunately the pair parted ways in 2009 in 2007 he took on the challenging lead role in Stuart a life backwards portraying Stuart shorter a homeless man subjected to years of abuse showcasing his versatility continuing his small screen success Hardy played Bill Sykes in the BBC miniseries Oliver Twist 2007 and a drug addicted rapist in the British horror Thriller his diversity shown through in guy Richie's London gangster film rock and rolla 2008 where Hardy played the role of the complex gay gangster handsome Bob however it was the transformative role in the film Bronson 2008 it's been nice that truly showcased Hardy's commitment to his craft the time stopped for no man ladies and GS and my time was coming up portraying the real life English prisoner Charles Bronson to prepare for the role Hardy undertook an astonishing physical transformation as he gained a staggering thre Stone 19 kgs in weight a remarkable feat that underscored his dedication to authenticity beyond the physical aspects Hardy delved into extensive research on Charles Bronson's life studying his mannerisms speech patterns and the py olical intricacies that defined the notorious prisoner television remained a significant part of Hardy's career with standout performances in the take 2009 and weing Heights 2009 you I could have soon forget you as my own existence his stage presence in the long red Road at the Goodman Theater in Chicago received Commendation adding another layer to his artistic repertoire Hardy's romantic Journey took a new turn when he embarked on a relationship with actress Charlotte Riley whom he met during the filming of weaing heights have one glimpse of your face their love story culminated in marriage in July 2014 and they are proud parents to two sons by 2010 Hardy firmly established himself in Hollywood with a standout role as eem in Christopher Nolan's Inception a performance that garnered him a bafta Rising Star Award for myself not following his footsteps so what is this idea that you need to PL maybe we could [Music] share the relationship with the father please welcome Tom [Applause] Hardy he seamlessly replaced Michael Fender in the 2011 film adaptation of Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy further solidifying his status as a versatile actor Sor it took me so long to come home Ricky has been helping his P front and he's a sort of ladies man [Music] come the subsequent years marked Hardy's Ascent with critically acclaimed performances in Warrior and then another career defining role of the super villain Bane in The Dark Knight Rises for Tom Hardy's portrayal of Bane in The Dark Knight Rises his inspiration went beyond the traditional sources Hardy Drew inspiration from a real life figure named Bartley Gorman a bare knuckle fighter known for his participation in illegal matches during the 70s and 80s Gorman's legendary status in the underground fighting scene left an indelible Mark and even though Gorman's voice doesn't seem exactly like Baines Tom Hardy and the director Christopher Nolan played around with it to make it sound different and interesting this bomb is mobile and the identity of the trigger man is a mystery let's not stand on ceremony here Mr Wayne some people liked it and some didn't but the goal was to avoid making Bane sound like a typical bad guy perhaps he's wondering why someone would shoot a man before throwing him out of a plane it doesn't matter who we are they wanted him to be unique and easy to remember even if people have different opinions about how good Bane turned out in the movie Tom Hardy's careful thinking about how the character should talk definitely made him stand out during this time he was also working in the film Lawless alongside Shia Abu things took a dark turn on the set which brought in a lot of controversies for Tom Hardy during the filming of Lawless there were reports of a physical confrontation between Tom Hardy and co-star shyia laba however according to shyia laba he and Tom Hardy used to have friendly wrestling matches for fun one day while Shia was with his girlfriend Hardy unexpectedly started a wrestling match Shia denies the rumors of knocking out Hardy explaining that it was a playful tussle that ended with Hardy accidentally falling down the stairs despite this Hardy jokingly claimed on the set of Lawless that Shia had knocked him out yeah I get it it's difficult to digest that Shia was able to bring down a man as big as Tom Hardy especially considering his hot temperament oh this your Mis we got no way understand this world we got about as much sense of it as bird flying in the sky there were times Hardy lost it one of his fingers is a lifetime curse of his temperament issues if you watch closely in films you might notice something peculiar about the pinky finger on Tom Hardy's right hand it's more prominent in interviews where he gesticulates against a plain backdrop it perpetually curls Inward and the actor can never straighten it out this this is due to an occasion when Hardy stabbed a knife into a chopping board severing a tendon in that finger he had to have three separate operations to allow him to be able to close the pinky finger into a fist along with the rest of his digits but he'll never be able to straighten it but let's not be so judgmental on his Outburst the guy is amazing he once chased down actual thiefs you heard that right from being a thief in his teenage years to catching one is quite a paradox once two teenagers were riding a stolen moped and they cracked crashed into a car Tom Hardy saw this and decided to become a real life superhero Witnesses say he looked just as crazy as he does on TV he started chasing one of the teenagers jumping over walls like it was a game people watching thought it was like a scene from a superh hero movie one person even said if the teenager had tried to fight back wasn't a wise move the teenagers eventually got arrested well let's rewind a bit and get back to Hardy's Hollywood career his prowess reached New Heights with his roles in films like Mad Max Hardy takes on the role of Max who is thrust into the position of being a hero even if that's not intentionally how he acts while he isn't out seeking to do good for others he ends up doing so and is an incredible Action Hero with this being one of his most memorable roles I suggest we go back the same way we came he continued his stardom with films like Child 44 and Legend where he played the infamous cray twins the Alex where did you where are we going I don't know she's pregnant in 2016 Hardy earned a spot on De Brett's list of the most influential individuals in the United Kingdom recognizing his significant contributions to drama he was honored with the title of commander of the order of the British Empire CBE in the 2018 birthday honors but the subsequent year was hard on him Tom Tom Hardy and his wife shared their home with two rescue dogs Max and Woodstock your friend here yeah this is Woody he's uh he's wearing Alexander McQueen tonight aren't you mate hi Woody yeah Woody's a starwalk member of the crew tragically Woodstock passed away on the 5th of June 2017 succumbing to an aggressive case of polymyositis bagging his first ever Oscar nod for best supporting actor in Alejandro's the Revenant Tom Hardy showcased his acting chops proving he's more versatile than a chameleon at a color festival in a movie where the main villain is a bear with serious attitude problems Hardy's character John Fitzgerald Takes the Cake for being the least likable human around I'm working on it you can work on it later when I'm done talking to you picture this if compassion were currency Fitzgerald would be the guy trying to pay for groceries with Monopoly money and well you don't get a much more heroic role than playing a royal Air Force pilot do you Tom Hardy took on that role as faer for Christopher Nolan's movie dun Kirk and it is certainly the most heroic part that he has played up to this point in his career Beyond Conquering the big screen with his compelling performances Tom Hardy has made his Mark in the television landscape with the recurring role of Alfie Solomon in the Blockbuster British drama series peaky blinders sharing the screen with the likes of selan Murphy 5 years later Hardy embarked on a thrilling journey into the Marvel Cinematic Universe Dawning the lead role of Eddie Brock and the symbiotic anti-hero Venom in 2017 the film soared to box office Heights raking in a staggering 856.021 sequel Venom and you are mine Let There Be Carnage Hardy's portrayal of venom has resonated with audiences globally building anticipation for his return to the Marvel Universe with an impressive array of roles and a knack for bringing characters to life Tom Hardy remains a force to be reckoned with in the Realms of both film and television Hardy during all this served as an executive producer for the BBC FX miniseries of Christmas Carol and starred in the crime film The Drop alongside James gandini his versatility was further highlighted when he took on the challenging role of Al Capone in the 2020 biopic Capone the man never stopped here Tom Hardy is an avid practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu e has won a number of Jiu-Jitsu competitions with one such occurrence being at the umac Brazilian jiu-jitsu open championships in September 2022 also to note is his never-ending love for helping others with all his charitable work in 2010 Hardy became an ambassador for the prince's trust a UK youth charity which provides training personal development business startup support mentoring and advice in 2012 he and his wife Charlotte Riley became patrons of bowel cancer UK as of the present Tom Hardy's cinematic Odyssey shows no sign of slowing down he is attached to star in various upcoming projects including a biopic of British war photographer Don McCullen the sequel Venom Let There Be Carnage and a portrayal of Antarctic Explorer sir Ernest Shackleton with each role Hardy continues to redefine his boundaries solidifying his place as one of Hollywood's most dynamic and captivating actors Everest is obvious to clim cuz it's there it's Mountain personal Everest you know you can't see them you know and like that Journey to the top of the mountain and back down again is fulled with hazards so never give up on a dream

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Length: 18min 47sec (1127 seconds)

Published: Sat Dec 23 2023