Carla Gugino: From Bon Jovi's 'Always' to 1.4 Billion Views

Actress Carla Gugino, celebrated for her work in projects like Spy Kids and The Haunting of Hill House, gained early visibility as a vixen in Bon Jovi's 1994 music video for 'Always.' This dramatic, cinematic video, released during a burgeoning period of Gugino's Hollywood career, featured her as a complex character. Gugino reminisced about the production, noting the significant budget and the fun atmosphere on set.

The video's narrative showcased Gugino's character engaging in seduction and betrayal, a role she found "always fun" to play. Among the cast were Jack Noseworthy and Keri Russell, who have since achieved notable success in their own careers. Gugino maintains contact with Noseworthy, her "neighbor in New York," highlighting the surreal circle of life from that project.

While Gugino and Bon Jovi did not film together, she eventually met the rock star years later. They shared amusement over not having crossed paths during the video's creation, given its immense success. Gugino described Jon Bon Jovi as a "sweetheart" and "a really wonderful person." Recently, Gugino learned the 'Always' video has surpassed 1.4 billion views, a testament to its enduring popularity.