Jason Bateman awkwardly misunderstood ‘helpful’ advice given to him by movie legend (opens original article in a new tab)

Jason Bateman shared a story about a misunderstanding with Katharine Hepburn during his early career, where her advice helped him improve his acting. Hepburn passed away in 2003 after years of declining health.

• Jason Bateman recalled a painful misunderstanding with Katharine Hepburn during a 1994 film shoot.
• Hepburn advised Bateman to stop acting and deliver lines authentically, which helped him improve his performance.
• Hepburn died in 2003 at age 96 after battling health issues, while actor Anthony Quinn died in 2001.