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Paul Dano Defended by Co-Stars After Tarantino's Insult

1/31/2026

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Quentin Tarantino called Paul Dano "the weakest fucking actor in the Screen Actors Guild (SAG)" on a podcast.
Fellow actors Toni Collette and Ethan Hawke defended Paul Dano, praising his talent.
Dano said, "I was incredibly grateful that the world spoke up for me."
Toni Collette bluntly responded, questioning Tarantino's remarks.
Dano's career includes a BAFTA nomination and multiple awards, and he is set to appear in The Chaperones.

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Quentin Tarantino called Paul Dano "the weakest fucking actor in the Screen Actors Guild (SAG)" on a podcast.
Fellow actors Toni Collette and Ethan Hawke defended Paul Dano, praising his talent.
Dano said, "I was incredibly grateful that the world spoke up for me."
Toni Collette bluntly responded, questioning Tarantino's remarks.
Dano's career includes a BAFTA nomination and multiple awards, and he is set to appear in The Chaperones.