Michelle Williams Calls Living With Ryan Gosling ‘Horrible’ on Blue Valentine Set
Oh my goodness, grab your iced coffee—this one’s a doozy! Michelle Williams has just opened the floodgates on her ‘Blue Valentine’ filming saga with Ryan Gosling, and trust me, it’s anything but romantic. In a jaw-dropping confession to People Magazine (via New York Post), the Oscar nominee didn’t hold back when describing the duo’s makeshift living quarters in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, back in 2009. According to Entertainment Weekly, Williams labeled the accommodations “horrible,” pointing to groaning floorboards, sweltering heat, and an unholy alliance of mosquitoes and mildew that made every morning feel like a survival challenge.
Picture this: two A-list stars squeezed into a rickety trailer that was more fixer-upper than film-set chic. Williams revealed that the bathroom facilities were so questionable she often skipped showers altogether—and yes, she said it, “It was like camping…without any of the fun.” Meanwhile, Gosling reportedly maintained his trademark calm, but insiders told the New York Post that even he wasn’t immune to cabin fever. People’s eyewitness accounts from set describe Ryan pacing in sweat-drenched tees, trying to stay zen as the temperature inside hit near-tropical levels.
The actress’s candid remarks come almost a decade after Blue Valentine’s release, but Williams is more than ready to air out the dirt. In her sit-down with EW, she confessed she nearly lost her cool during the film’s more intense scenes, thanks in large part to the general discomfort of filming on location. She quipped that, next time, she’d prefer a luxury RV over that “death trap” they called home. And honestly, can you blame her?
Film buffs will remember that Blue Valentine garnered critical praise for its raw portrayal of a couple’s unraveling relationship. Yet behind the scenes, the real struggle was keeping two Hollywood stars from mutiny. According to People, Williams and Gosling’s on-set chemistry remained electric, but only because they both adapted quickly—him with silent resilience, her with wry humor to mask the agony of living conditions.
So what’s next for our fearless Michelle? She’s teasing more behind-the-scenes dirt in an upcoming charity gala appearance, hinting that those pesky trailer woes might not be the half of it. Will she spill even more tea on past co-stars? Only time (and perhaps an extra espresso shot) will tell. Whew—my caffeine buzz is fading, but the tea is just heating up!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly
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