Wednesday, November 5, 2025 -Reclusive acting legend Daniel Day-Lewis has broken his silence in a rare interview, addressing his long-rumored feud with fellow actor Brian Cox over the controversial practice of method acting.
In what he called a “spirited disagreement,” Day-Lewis acknowledged the two had clashed on set years ago, describing it lightheartedly as “handbags at dawn” a British idiom for a heated but unserious quarrel. The revelation has reignited debate in Hollywood about the boundaries between artistic immersion and professional conduct.
Fans and industry insiders have been buzzing since the comments surfaced. Supporters of Day-Lewis defended his intense, transformative approach, which earned him three Oscars, while others sided with Cox, who has publicly criticized method acting as “pretentious nonsense.”
Social media exploded with contrasting opinions under hashtags like #MethodVsRealism and #DayLewisVsCox, with actors and critics weighing in on whether such dedication enhances or disrupts the craft.
The exchange highlights a deeper tension in the acting world between old-school theatrical discipline and the immersive extremes of method performance. While both men have since downplayed the conflict, their disagreement captures the evolving identity of modern acting itself. For audiences, it’s a rare glimpse behind the curtain of Hollywood’s greatest performers and a reminder that even icons aren’t immune to creative conflict.
0 Comments