A 13-year-old Christian Bale's first interview in 1987 saw him calmly discuss his lead role in Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun, revealing a surprisingly mature and composed demeanor for his age. During the chat, he expressed his desire to be treated like a normal kid despite his newfound fame, which nearly led him to quit acting shortly after. Credit: @nbcuniversal | History In Pictures
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A 13-year-old Christian Bale's first interview in 1987 saw him calmly discuss his lead role in Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun, revealing a surprisingly mature and composed
History In Pictures. . A 13-year-old Christian Bale's first interview in 1987 saw him calmly discuss his lead role in Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun, revealing a surprisingly mature and composed demeanor for his age. During the chat, he expressed his desire to be treated like a normal kid despite his newfound fame, which nearly led him to ...
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History Photographed on Instagram: "A 13-year-old Christian Bale's first interview in 1987 saw him calmly discuss his lead role in Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun, revealing a surprisingly mature and composed demeanor for his age. ⁠ ⁠ During the chat, he expressed his desire to be treated like a normal kid despite his newfound fame, which nearly led him to quit acting shortly after.⁠ ⁠ Credit: @nbcuniversal"
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