The 1991 comedy film Soapdish showcased the remarkable talents of actors Robert Downey Jr. and Whoopi Goldberg in pivotal roles. Downey Jr., celebrated for his versatility and charisma, takes on the character of David Seton Barnes, a show producer entangled in the chaos and rivalry among the soap opera’s cast members. Meanwhile, Goldberg brings her no-nonsense flair to the role of Rose Schwartz, a television executive summoned to address the escalating tensions and conflicts within the soap opera’s production.
The synergy between Downey Jr.’s and Goldberg’s characters added a layer of humor and charm to the film, making it a fan favorite. In a recent interview, Downey and Goldberg shared anecdotes and behind-the-scenes insights, offering a glimpse into their experiences while working on Michael Hoffman’s film.
Robert Downey talks about driving around NYC with Whoopi Goldberg and Anthony Michael Hall in the ’90s
During a segment on The View where the 1991 comedy movie was being discussed, Downey Jr. expressed admiration for Goldberg, emphasizing her as an exceptional collaborator and one of the best individuals to work with. “I remember, as evidenced in this clip, that she is one of the all-time great scene partners,” he stated. “I learned a lot about keeping comedy grounded.”
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The 58-year-old also mentioned that he and Goldberg had an exhilarating and enjoyable time off the movie set, but he chose not to disclose any details regarding potential drug involvement during their escapade. “I also have this vague memory of her and I and Anthony Michael Hall in a stretch Volvo rolling around New York City,” Downey Jr. reminisced. “I’m not going to say whether there was a tiny bit of [ganja] involved. I’m just going to say that it was a wonderful evening.”
Whoopi Goldberg talks about her time on the movie set
Goldberg, in her response to Downey Jr., hinted that during their adventurous car ride, they might have partaken in some casual marijuana consumption. However, she emphasized that her experience working on the film was highly enjoyable.
She highlighted the camaraderie with her co-stars, attributing their positive interactions to making her time on set particularly pleasurable. “There’s nobody better to do stuff with than somebody who is equally as silly as you are. That movie is one of the great movies — I think that, for me, anyway — because everybody had a good time. It wasn’t like a bad time. We were all together and we were weird,” Goldberg confessed. “It was just a weird group of people and we just had a good time and didn’t really give a poop what people said about it. People didn’t seem to love the movie but it’s now taken on cult status.”