Overview

• On the Nothing Left Unsaid podcast, McDonough said he included a no-kiss clause in his contracts based on his Catholic faith and commitment to his family.
• He claimed Hollywood reacted by blacklisting him for about two years, costing him roles and eroding his confidence and livelihood.
• During that period he struggled with alcohol dependence and loss of identity until his wife, Ruvé Robertson, intervened to support his recovery.
• His comeback began when producer Graham Yost cast him as a villain on Justified, a role that reopened doors to high-profile projects.
• In May’s Angel Studios drama The Last Rodeo, he navigated his no-kiss boundary by casting his wife as his character’s spouse.