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Bruce Springsteen: Spielberg's Jaws Sank Skinny Dipping
13 Nov
Summary
- Springsteen claims Jaws ruined skinny dipping at the Jersey Shore.
- Spielberg's long-held fear of water is the reason for this.
- MoMA's Film Benefit honoring Spielberg raised record funds.
Steven Spielberg's iconic 1975 film "Jaws" fundamentally altered Hollywood's blockbuster strategy. However, Bruce Springsteen humorously asserted that the film also "fucked up" a cherished American pastime: skinny dipping. Springsteen shared anecdotes from his 30-year friendship with Spielberg, noting the director's persistent fear of water, even on his own large yacht.
This revelation came during MoMA and Chanel's 18th Annual Film Benefit, which celebrated Spielberg's extensive career. Numerous film titans, including Tom Cruise and Robert De Niro, attended the event. The annual benefit, supported by Chanel, successfully raised the most money in its history to aid the museum's film preservation efforts.
