Paul Rudd Reveals Close Call for 'Clueless' Role Over Haircut

Paul Rudd recently shared on Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast that he almost lost his iconic role as Josh in the 1995 cult classic film Clueless due to a haircut he impulsively got after auditioning. Rudd had shoulder-length hair when he auditioned but buzzed it off at a barbershop, which shocked director Amy Heckerling when she saw him weeks later. He recalled being "stupidly cavalier" about the haircut and had to wear a wig for a screen test, but fortunately, his hair grew back enough in time for filming. The film, which also starred Alicia Silverstone and Brittany Murphy, became a beloved teen comedy that remains influential. Additionally, Rudd recounted his early days DJing at bar mitzvahs and kids' parties while attending acting school, highlighting how Billy Idol's "Mony Mony" was a crowd favorite due to an inappropriate chant that surprised parents. These stories reveal Rudd's down-to-earth personality and the humorous, relatable moments from his early career in entertainment.