Hollywood Costume Designer Dishes Dirt on Icons

Oscar-nominated costume designer Jean-Pierre Dorléac has shared harsh critiques of Hollywood icons like Audrey Hepburn, Christopher Plummer, and Raquel Welch. Dorléac alleged that Hepburn was "conniving" and "crooked," claiming she undermined Edith Head during the filming of "Sabrina" (1954) to secure Givenchy's designs. He further described Plummer as a "monstrous" and "difficult" actor on the set of "Somewhere in Time" (1980). Dorléac also characterized Welch as a "selfish, mean little pr*ck" due to her demanding behavior while designing her costume for "Naked Gun 33 1/3" (1994).

Dorléac's anecdotes extend to Kirk Douglas, whom he accused of ego-driven demands on the set of "There Was a Crooked Man" (1969). He also deemed Suzanne Pleshette the worst star he encountered, citing an incident where she allegedly ripped an expensive garment. Even Elizabeth Taylor faced criticism, with Dorléac claiming she expensed personal items to an AIDS charity. Despite these negative accounts, Dorléac noted meeting some positive figures in Hollywood, emphasizing that public personas do not always reflect true character.