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'Footloose' star Kevin Bacon shares how the movie still haunts him
During a panel discussion at South by Southwest, actor Kevin Bacon explained the 1984 hit movie "Footloose" is his "worst nightmare" when it comes to wedding receptions.
Kevin Bacon Can Thank Footloose For One ‘Nightmare’ Scenario He Experiences At Weddings
Kevin Bacon has roles in some of the best movies of the ‘80s, but arguably his most famous performance is Ren McCormack in Footloose. In what has become an iconic pop culture moment, the epic dance sequence at the end made Kenny Loggins’ “Footloose” an instant classic.
'The Bondsman' star Kevin Bacon on the role he has no interest in resurrecting
In the L.A. Times studio at the 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival, Bacon talked about 'The Bondsman,' 'Tremors' and his love for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Kevin Bacon’s 1 request for wedding DJs to avoid his ‘worst nightmare’
During a retrospective of his career at SXSW in Austin, Texas, on March 7, the actor, who played Ren in the smash film, said he hates when Kenny Loggins’ iconic title track from the 1984 movie plays at weddings. “My worst nightmare is to be at a wedding and the DJ puts on the music,” he said, according to Variety.
Kevin Bacon Asks DJs Not to Play ‘Footloose’ Song at Weddings: People ‘Form a Circle’ Around Me ‘Like I’m a Trained Monkey’
Kevin Bacon has dozens of memorable roles, but it’s his 1984 film “Footloose” that he’s asked about most frequently — or asked to dance to. Ahead of his new Prime Video series, “The Bondsman,” Bacon sat down for a career retrospective at SXSW on March 7.
Kevin Bacon reveals why he's banned the iconic Footloose song from being played
Its music video featured Kevin dancing to the song, with clips from the film played over the hit single, and was re-used for the 2011 Footloose remake starring Kenny Wormald. The
Kevin Bacon is haunted by ‘Footloose’ — and dreads this ‘worst nightmare’ becoming reality
Kevin Bacon’s “worst nightmare” involves one of his most iconic movie roles. While reflecting on his career during a panel at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas, the 66-year-old actor spoke about “Footloose,
How Kevin Bacon’s Cameo In Oliver Stone’s ‘JFK’ Returned The Actor To Gritty Character Roles Like ‘The Bondsman’ – SXSW Studio
Kevin Bacon interview at SXSW about his new Prime horror series 'The Bondsman' and the difference Oliver Stone made in his ...
Kevin Bacon asks wedding DJs not to play this song: ‘People will form a circle around me like I’m a trained monkey’
By about 10.30, the song comes on, and suddenly the wedding becomes about me getting out and dancing,’ said the actor ...
Kevin Bacon hunts demons in 'The Bondsman' trailer
Kevin Bacon portrays a bounty hunter working for the devil in "The Bondsman," which arrives on Prime Video April 3.
New immersive Las Vegas exhibit brings rock 'n' roll history to life
“Amplified,” a new exhibit in Las Vegas, immerses visitors in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. The exhibit features a 360-degree ...
‘Incredibly gory’ horror series finally returns to completely free UK streaming service
Kevin Bacon ’s three-season horror-thriller, The Following, has landed on the newly rebranded 5 streaming service in the UK.
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Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick’s 35-Year Love Story Still Inspires
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Inside Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's multi-million dollar crisis that forced major lifestyle change
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick are two of Hollywood’s most celebrated and beloved stars. With decades of success in film and television alongside a happy and long-lasting marriage they've earned the ...
‘Very violent’ Prime Video horror series trailer has fans saying one thing
Teasing the new Blumhouse series, Bacon told Vanity Fair: ‘It is very violent and has a lot of blood and scares, but it also ...