Dean Cain’s Honest Take on Teri Hatcher’s On-Set Antics on ‘Lois & Clark’
Turns out, on ‘Lois & Clark,’ the real Kryptonite was a makeup chair. In a recent sit-down with People Magazine, Dean Cain finally addressed those whispers that Teri Hatcher was “difficult” to work with during their mid-’90s Superman reboot. He painted a picture of long morning hair-and-makeup routines that could rival a Lex Luthor monologue. And honestly, the only thing more epic than Lois Lane’s investigative skills was waiting on her to finish curling her fringe.
Cain, who went on record in June 2023 (People) and later confirmed details to Entertainment Weekly, insisted Hatcher was a consummate professional when the cameras rolled. He recalled one afternoon when a single eyeliner touch-up stretched into a full hour—by which point he says he’d have happily swapped capes for a coffee break. The dry truth? “I just wanted to finish and go home,” he quipped, sounding more like a disgruntled remote worker than the Man of Steel.
Despite a handful of polite eye-rolls and whispered “Are we rolling yet?” moments, Cain stressed that Hatcher never crossed any real line. Production records obtained by TV Insider show only minor schedule overruns—unless you count Cain’s patience as on the clock. He chuckled over social-media fan theories claiming he was secretly seething; in reality, he was fielding calls from studio execs wondering why lunch looked more like an Olympic sport.
Industry vet and former costume assistant Julie Fernandez, quoted by Variety, backed up Cain’s timeline, noting that all leading ladies occasionally insisted on “perfect lightning before take one.” Cain’s only critique? That mid-day wardrobe checks had the power to freeze even Superman in his tracks. We’re left wondering if Hatcher ever snuck in a Lois-style wink as Cain tapped his foot.
So there you have it: decades of speculation de-fanged by a few deadpan one-liners and on-the-record receipts. If you’re watching reruns now, pay close attention to those leisurely hair-and-makeup beats—they’re the real cliffhangers. Tune in next time for more behind-the-scenes revelations that prove capes aren’t the only things in need of a quick change.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Variety, TV Insider
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