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Paul Rust Saw James Franco "Kick a Chair and Storm Out" of Set After Oscars
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Comedian Paul Rust dishes on James Franco's dramatic exit from the 2011 Oscars, marking a disastrous hosting gig that still has Hollywood talking.
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- According to Rust, Franco was seen 'kicking a chair and storming out' of the Oscars set after the much-maligned ceremony, hinting at the behind-the-scenes tensions.
- The 2011 Oscars, co-hosted by Franco and Anne Hathaway, is still considered one of the most cringeworthy and poorly received in the awards show's history, leaving a lasting impact on the industry.
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Paul Rust, James Franco, Anne Hathaway, 2011 Academy Awards