Overview
- Michael Sardina Jr. called Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman "monsters" and said the movie "destroyed" his father's legacy, in comments to the Daily Mail echoed by his sister Angelina.
- Both siblings say they were paid $30,000 to consult on the film, with texts and a contract reported by the Daily Mail indicating the payments and Angelina’s authorization to allow a fictionalized portrayal.
- Michael Jr. claims he was excluded as a character and that the film omits household tensions he and Angelina describe from their upbringing.
- Claire Sardina has supported the project, attending premieres and appearing with the cast, while director Craig Brewer says family-provided stories informed the script and production.
- The movie is currently in theaters with reported global box office of $13.6 million and a Golden Globe nomination for Kate Hudson, as international rollouts continue including Singapore on Jan. 1.