At a Glance
- Amy Poehler had a heated exchange on a first-class flight while filming Mean Girls.
- Mark Ruffalo stepped in to stop Woody Harrelson from fighting during the 2013 shoot of Now You See Me.
- Both incidents show actors handling on-set drama in real life.
- Why it matters: They reveal how high-profile performers manage unexpected conflicts during production.
Amy Poehler’s first-class flight incident unfolded while the Parks and Recreation alum was on a flight with former SNL colleague Ana Gasteyer and Gasteyer’s 23-year-old daughter Frances. The episode aired on December 23 on Good Hang and took place amid filming for Mean Girls. During the flight, a first-class passenger confronted them over swearing in front of a baby.
**Amy Poehler recalled:
> “It’s a long story, but what happened was a first class guy-we were in first class too-he was like, ‘Excuse me, you’re…'”
Amy Poehler added:
> “And my Boston came out, let’s just say that.”
Ana Gasteyer said the confrontation was “the best thing” she’d ever seen, noting that the man had gotten mad at the swearing.
Mark Ruffalo’s on-set drama happened in New Orleans during the 2013 shoot of Now You See Me. He recounted the incident on Where Everybody Knows Your Name in October. A woman approached Woody Harrelson during a bar scene, and a third party shoved her and Woody, prompting Ruffalo to intervene.
Mark Ruffalo explained:
> “We were shooting ‘Now You See Me’-the first one-in New Orleans, completely on the streets.”
Mark Ruffalo continued:
> “Capturing stuff… like in the middle of Mardi Gras.”
Mark Ruffalo added:
> “Woody put his hand on her arm and he said, ‘Oh, thank you. Thank you, darling,'”
Mark Ruffalo noted:
> “And this guy… comes over and he pushes her outta the way, and he shoves Woody.”
Mark Ruffalo said:
> “Immediately, Mark knew there was going to trouble ’cause Woody’s first response … not to shove someone back, but immediately punch them in the face.”
Mark Ruffalo joked:
> “I was like, ‘This could be fun,'”
The following table summarizes the two incidents:
| Incident | Film | Location | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-class flight | Mean Girls | Flight (unknown) | 2023 |
| Bar scene altercation | Now You See Me | New Orleans | 2013 |
**Key Takeaways
- Amy Poehler confronted a passenger over swearing during a flight while filming Mean Girls.
- Mark Ruffalo intervened to prevent a physical fight involving Woody Harrelson on the set of Now You See Me.
- Both moments highlight the unpredictable nature of on-set and travel interactions for actors.
These stories remind us that even in the world of Hollywood, everyday conflicts can surface, and actors often have to step in to keep peace.
The story originally appeared on News Of Philadelphia.
