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- April 24, 2020
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In this episode we look at the career of the Iceman himself, Val Kilmer!
Kilmer broke onto the scene with the comedy flicks TOP SECRET! (see our Best Movie You Never Saw of that HERE) and REAL GENIUS before taking flight with Tony Scott’s TOP GUN. From there, Kilmer took up the sword as Madmartigan in WILLOW before landing a stream of great roles throughout the 90s, including THE DOORS, THUNDERHEART, TOMBSTONE, BATMAN FOREVER, HEAT, THE GHOST AND THE DARKNESS and THE SAINT. While he never had another era as strong as that, Kilmer dipped in and out with some really solid work, including the criminally underrated THE SALTON SEA, WONDERLAND, SPARTAN and of course, KISS KISS, BANG BANG. From there, things got a little hazy for Kilmer and his health took a turn for the worse. He popped up here and there, working with TOP GUN’s Tony Scott again in DEJA VU, started playing Mark Twain on stage, did some voice-over work, some TV appearances and even made a lesser-known flick with Francis Ford Coppola called TWIXT. While not everything he’s done in his later years is as strong, credit is due to Kilmer for remaining a consummate professional in his craft and fighting through his own health scares to continue doing what he loves, even getting a return to the franchise that started it all for him, TOP GUN: MAVERICK. Here’s to you, Val Kilmer…you can be our wingman anytime!
What was the controversy surrounding Val Kilmer’s behavior towards Cate Blanchett?
Val Kilmer has been a household name in Hollywood for more than three decades. From his breakout role as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky in Top Gun to iconic performances as Jim Morrison in The Doors and Batman in Batman Forever, Kilmer was once considered one of the most talented actors of his generation.
However, in recent years, the actor has made headlines for reasons that have nothing to do with his craft. Kilmer’s health issues and bizarre behavior have left fans wondering: “WTF happened to Val Kilmer?”
In 2015, Kilmer publicly acknowledged that he was battling throat cancer. He underwent a tracheotomy and lost his voice for a time. Kilmer initially denied the cancer diagnosis and his family members later revealed that the actor had been untruthful to them as well.
Kilmer has since recovered from cancer, but his health issues have continued. In early 2020, the actor was reportedly hospitalized for a “complication within his throat.” Fans have also noticed that Kilmer’s appearance has changed significantly in recent years. He has lost weight, and his voice sounds different than it used to.
But it’s not just Kilmer’s health that has people talking. The actor’s behavior in public has become increasingly erratic over the years. In 2017, a recording leaked of Kilmer berating his former co-star Cate Blanchett in an interview. He called her “amazingly talented” but also referred to her as “once in a generation” in a way that some interpreted as creepy or stalkerish.
Kilmer has also been known to post unusual content on social media. In one Instagram post, he shared a photo of himself with a bandage on his neck and a strange caption about aliens. He has also shared posts about his art projects, which some have criticized as being bizarre or mediocre.
Overall, it’s clear that something has changed about Val Kilmer in recent years. Whether it’s due to his health issues, his personal life, or something else entirely, the actor has become a kind of mystery to many of his fans. But regardless of what’s going on with Kilmer, one thing remains true: he will always be remembered for the unforgettable performances he gave earlier in his career.
