Overview
- Duff shared the anecdote in a new Variety video interview reflecting on the 2004 teen rom‑com.
- She said the behavior felt intimidating at the time and she had to remind herself, "You're filming a movie."
- Duff framed the memory with praise for Coolidge’s later career resurgence, citing her acclaimed work on The White Lotus.
- Entertainment Weekly reported that representatives for Coolidge did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
- Coverage across multiple outlets presents Duff’s remarks as a retrospective acting story rather than a dispute.