College Pals Witness Paul Rudd's Meteoric Rise to Fame

In a recent episode of Entertainment Weekly's The Awardist podcast, Adam Scott, the star of the hit show Severance, shared insights into witnessing his college friend Paul Rudd's meteoric rise to fame. According to Scott, the two first met at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where Rudd had already gained a reputation as a campus celebrity, even landing a Nintendo commercial.

Scott revealed that when Rudd landed the role in the 1995 film Clueless, "that's when everything changed, and one of my friends was suddenly famous." Scott noted that it was clear to everyone on campus that Rudd was destined for stardom. The two eventually became fast friends, with Rudd even presenting an award to Scott at his graduation years later.

Interestingly, despite their close friendship, Scott and Rudd have managed to avoid auditioning for the same roles over the years. Scott shared that he did audition for Clueless, but not for the part that Rudd ultimately played. The two college pals have maintained a successful friendship, even as one of them became a household name.