The News Tribune reports: In the old days of Hollywood films, a villain would have twirled his dark mustache as he tied a victim to railroad tracks. But Western Washington native and rising Hollywood star Cam Gigandet is tall, handsome, blond and clean-cut. And oh, yes, one heck of a bad guy. Source Via @thenewstribune.
Even on screen, Gigandet (pronounced Jee-GON-day) doesn’t immediately look like the evil type. Only until he pummels an opponent in “Never Back Down,” tries to commandeer a space ship in “Pandorum,” or bears his fangs in “Twilight” does Gigandet’s talent as a remorseless scoundrel come through.
In reality, though, the 28-year-old actor couldn’t be more polite and considerate. And with this week’s starring role in the Cher/Christina Aguilera song-and-dance extravaganza “Burlesque,” Gigandet is trading in his black hat for bedroom eyes.
It’s a long way from Tacoma’s St. Joseph Hospital, where Gigandet was born, and from Auburn, where he grew up and was best known as an athlete. His parents are Kim and Jay Gigandet; his father is co-owner of The Rock pizza franchise that has restaurants in Tacoma, Puyallup, Lacey and as far away as Denver.
THE ANTI-CELEBRITY
In a phone interview from Los Angeles last weekend, the press-shy actor acknowledged that talking with reporters isn’t very often on his to-do list.
“I’ve always had difficulty being as open as most celebrities,” he said. “I feel like I have to hold on to my privacy and my private life so dearly.”
While false modesty is common in Hollywood, Gigandet’s self- effacement is genuine. Many an interview has been canceled at the last minute by the reluctant star.
“I always feel so uncomfortable taking about myself as it is. It’s all so weird,” he said. “It’s beyond me why anyone would want to know what I eat for breakfast or what kind of coffee I drink.”
It’s not exactly an attitude that aligns with the insatiable gossip press that stalks celebrities 24 hours a day. Despite his years in the spotlight, Gigandet hasn’t been able to develop a satisfactory coping mechanism.
“I don’t know how to deal with (the paparazzi). Whenever I see them out there, I keep my head down as much as possible. I hurry up as much as possible. I don’t strike up a conversation with them.”
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