Aubrey Plaza is currently thriving on the second season of The White Lotus. She continues to thrive, but as fans know, she isn't immune to awkward situations. Just ask Michael Cera, as the two had a hilarious moment on the red carpet, while promoting, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World.
Nonetheless, awkwardness aside, Plaza has been able to build strong relationships with her castmates, including Chris Pratt on Parks and Rec. However, during her time on Dirty Grandpa, it was a different story alongside Robert De Niro.
We'll take a look at Plaza's relationship alongside De Niro, and why the actor 'freaked out' working with Plaza. Looking back at the situation, Plaza does have some regrets for the way she handled her interactions alongside the acting legend.
Aubrey Plaza Didn't Have Much Time To Get To Know Robert De Niro Off-Camera
The comedy Dirty Grandpa was hit, at least from a box office standpoint, generating $105 million, off a budget estimated to be between $11 million and $25 million. It was also quite the experience for Aubrey Plaza, who got to work alongside Robert De Niro in the 2016 film.
However, according to Plaza, there wasn't much chit-chat between herself and the acting legend. De Niro was typically on-set for his scene, and then he'd be off.
Plaza recalls, "I didn’t really have a relationship with him off camera because he’s him. I didn’t have time to get to know him, he shows up in a puff of smoke and there’s no chatting at the water cooler. "
Despite the lack of communication, Plaza did manage to leave an impression on the actor. Though according to her team, it wasn't a good one, given that the actor was weirded out by Plaza behind the scenes.
Aubrey Plaza Was Too Into Her Character In Dirty Grandpa And It Freaked Out Robert De Niro
By the time Robert De Niro arrived at the set of Dirty Grandpa, Aubrey Plaza was in full character mode. However, according to the actress, she wasn't sure that De Niro understood she was playing up her character behind the scenes.
Plaza recalls, "By the time he’d show up, I’m in character. I was acting totally insane as the character because we were about to shoot. I don’t think he understood that wasn’t me. You’d think he would because he’s an actor and an amazing one."
Plaza would further reveal that her team mentioned that De Niro was, “little freaked out” by her method-acting. Perhaps De Niro hadn't picked up on it.
Plaza stated that the situation got even more confusing when De Niro didn't recognize her at a team lunch with the cast.
"I showed up and he’s like, ‘Who are you sweetheart?’ and after that he was normal. At first I think I came on really strong. I did some questionable things I wouldn’t do anymore."
In truth, it is far from the only time Plaza faced an awkward situation.
Aubrey Plaza Admits She Can't Help But To be Awkward During Interviews
Aubrey Plaza isn't only famous for her work on television and film. She also had a big fanbase, thanks to her awkward interviews. According to Plaza, she just can't help herself during these awkward instances. In truth, the idea of an interview in general is something that makes her uncomfortable to begin with.
“I think it’s hilarious that people know me from my talk show appearances and not my actual work,” she says alongside Independent.
“I just think that they’re silly, and the format makes me uncomfortable on so many levels, so my way of dealing with it is to just play into that. But I think there is an element of me unconsciously giving people what they want."
"You’re weird on talk shows and then people expect that again and then you get caught in this trap. It’s funny because I’m very nervous before I go on. I don’t have this elaborate performance ready; I’m literally just trying to be normal. But I can’t do it.”
Aubrey Plaza continues to enjoy major success, currently starring on the second season of The White Lotus.
