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Liv Tyler went through some rough days filmingLord of the Rings, like, real “what have I gotten myself into?” moments. But fate had a funny way of making it up to her. Years later, in a $35.4M Ben Affleck flick, she finally got something she desperately wished for back in Middle-earth.
What started as a struggle on one of Hollywood’s biggest trilogies turned into a sweet redemption arc – one that made her SO much happier on set.
From Middle-earth to a diner booth: Liv Tyler’s wish fulfilled inJersey Girl
On her worst days filmingLord of the Rings,Liv Tylerhad one simple wish: to ditch the elaborate gowns, itchy elf ears, and epic battles for something… normal. She once said in aninterview,
On my worst days on The Lord of the Rings, when I was like so uncomfortable – my dress swayed so much and my ears were itching – I would think: I just wish I could just do a scene with another actor in a diner where we were just talking.
And on my first day on Jersey Girl I was sitting in a diner with Ben Affleck, talking. It was a really weird moment because I kind of went, wow! Because that was what I wished for, for just that relaxed quality.
Well, fate (and Kevin Smith) delivered.
Fast forward toJersey Girl. Tyler’s first day on set? Sitting across fromBen Affleck in a diner, chatting. No swords, no Middle-earth drama, just two actors having a conversation.
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After years of playing Arwen, the graceful, otherworldly elf who stole Aragorn’s heart, Tyler made a sharp pivot.Jersey Girl, a heartfelt dramedy from Smith, was the total opposite ofLord of the Rings. It was something she craved after theintensity of Peter Jackson’s trilogy.
The transition, though, wasn’t instant.
Coming offThe Lord of the Rings, her stories felt worlds apart from her new co-stars. But working with Affleck and Smith helped her settle in. She admitted during the same interview,
Oh, it was great. It was hard for me to adapt at first because I only had… It was the first thing I had done since The Lord of the Rings, so I was always kind of like reflecting on it, “Oh yes, when I was working on The Lord of the Rings” … and a lot of my stories were so different from everybody else. They would kind of look at me like (she mimics a puzzled expression and laughs).
For Liv Tyler,Jersey Girlwas a reset. A moment where the universe gave her exactly what she asked for.
Liv Tyler’s911: Lone Starexit – will she return?
As911: Lone Stargears up for its final season, fans can’t help but wonder:what happened to Liv Tyler’s Michelle Blake? She led the EMS team in Season 1 but vanished before Season 2. The reason? Commuting issues.
The show was filmed in Austin, but Tyler lived in London. When COVID-19 shut everything down, travel became impossible. She left, and Michelle was written off, heading to Ecuador to help the homeless.
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Will she return for a farewell? Nothing’s confirmed, but showrunner Tim Minear left the door open. With911: Lone Starwrapping up, a Michelle cameo isn’t off the table.
Jersey GirlandLord of the Ringsare available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.
