Harry Hamlin has made his first major studio film in 40 years and his wife Lisa Rinna is very excited.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star spoke about her 70-year-old husband, calling him a “stud” for his latest professional success.
On Instagram, the 58-year-old TV presenter wrote: “I would like to share a little story about my husband. 40 years ago, he starred in a @20th Century Studios film called Making Love. It was the first controversial and groundbreaking gay love story. 40 years later, Harry has just received his first studio film.”
Big win: Harry Hamlin has just signed on to his first major studio project in 40 years. Wife Lisa Rinna made an announcement on Instagram calling her husband a “stud”.
“He hasn’t worked for a major film studio in 40 years. Talk about perseverance, standing your ground, taking risks, and being a fucking stud!!! I am so happy and honored to be able to call myself his wife. Congrats Harry Hamlin!!!!!!!’
Lisa, who has two daughters, fashion models Delilah Belle, 23, and Amelia Grey, 20, with Harry, teased that his as-yet-unnamed co-star was something special in the as-yet-unnamed project, alluding to it. , ‘ps wait until you hear who he starts the new movie with.’
The actor was a good-looking rising star when he signed on to play Bart McGuire in the 1982 film Making Love, about a man who has an affair with a married doctor played by Michael Ontkin. Former Charlie angel Kate Jackson played his wife.
Stirring Up Controversy: The actor’s last big-screen role was in the 1982 film Making Love, where he co-starred with Michael Ontkin and Kate Jackson. The film was considered controversial at the time. Hamlin starred as a man who has an affair with a married doctor.
Groundbreaking: Making Love received mixed reviews, but actors Leslie Jordan and Carson Kressley responded to Rinna’s Instagram ad that the film was important and life-changing.
Lead Actor: A year before Making Love was released, Hamlin starred as Perseus in Clash of the Titans, alongside big-screen legends Laurence Olivier and Maggie Smith. Seen here with Judy Bowker as Andromeda
The film received mixed reviews, but is considered groundbreaking.
Leslie Jordan wrote in response to Rinna’s statement, “This movie was so important to gay people like me who still live in the outback.” You have no idea how important this is! Thank you Harry for your courage!!
The Call Me Kat actor then teased, “I was in love with him before you. I’m just saying
Stud: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Rinna is thrilled with her husband’s new project, praising his “tenacity” after he signed on to a major film project after four decades away from the big screen.
Family: Harry and Lisa have two daughters, fashion models Delilah Belle, 23, and Amelia Grey, 20. In a recent interview, the former Mad Men star said the secret to their successful 25-year marriage is that they are “diametrically opposed.”
Carson Kressley of The Bold Type added to the praise: “This movie changed my life! And then I fell in love with Harry!
Hamlin achieved great success on television after the film, which was considered quite controversial at the time, starred in the popular TV series L.A. Law for five years (1986–1991) and was named the sexiest man alive in 1987.
He also appeared on Veronica Mars for two seasons (2004-2006) and starred in several made-for-TV movies, but the newly announced project will be the Rush star’s first major studio project in four decades.
Last month, the Mad Men star, who also has son Dimitri, 40, from a previous relationship with actress Ursula Andress, 85, said the success behind his and Lisa’s 25-year marriage is that they were extreme opposites.
He told the people, ‘[The secret is] be diametrically opposed. I love climbing mountains, and her idea of camping is everything below the 10th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel.”
Small-screen success: Despite not being hired to star in big-screen projects, Hamlin has enjoyed great success on the small screen with shows like L.A. Law, shown here with Jimmy Smits, Corbin Bernsen, and Blair Underwood. .
Sexiest Man: The actor still had adored fans and small-screen opportunities after starring in Making Love. In 1987, the actor was named the Sexiest Man by People magazine.