Brandon Routh (Superman) has a queeny hissyfit over his makeup

[Grimmlok]

As America's favourite super hero, Superman is the epitomy of manliness.

But it appears the actor drafted in to play Clark Kent in the new movie sequel is more concerned with his make-up than saving the world.

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American star Brandon Routh was left furious this week after he complained the make-up used on his face at a press conference made him look pale, artificial and 'a bit wimpy'.

The actor became annoyed when he saw pictures of himself posing up next to his Lois Lane, Kate Bosworth, who, he said, looked much more natural and sunkissed.

After the Superman Returns press conference at London's Dorchester Hotel on Wednesday afternoon, Routh's aides had new darker foundation flown in for him to use in time for last night's premiere in Leicester Square.

"To say that Brandon was livid with his make-up is an understatement," said an aide.

"The problem arose when he posed for photographs beside his co-star Kate Bosworth - who has a fantastic tan - and he realised that he looked pale and artificial in comparison.

"Basically there was a problem with the shade of his tinted moisturiser - it was slightly lighter than his natural skin tone - so he asked for an expensive fake tan moisturiser to be used instead.

"A waterproof, gradual build one which develops over time was eventually found and has given him a natural, all-over golden glow.

"This is Brandon's first major movie premiere and in front of thousands of screaming fans, it is understandable that he wanted to look like a tanned, Adonis of a superhero and not a pale-skinned wimp."

In stark contrast to his all-action counterpart, Routh refused to tackle the rather embarrassing topic head-on.

Instead, he ordered his personal assistant to do it for him.

So, within minutes the film company's specialist make-up artist had been hauled in and instructed to make Routh more tanned.

The young star's diva-like behaviour is a far cry from that of his straight-talking predecessor, Christopher Reeve, who first played Superman - and the character's alter ego Clark Kent - in 1978.

Reeve, who was paralysed in a horse riding accident in 1995, died of a heart attack two years ago after bravely battling to regain the use of his voice and the use of his arms.

And while Reeve was widely acclaimed for his rugged but graceful portrayal of Superman, Routh's portrayal has been described as a rather more effeminate hero.

In the eagerly anticipated £200million blockbuster movie, Routh stars opposite Orlando Bloom's girlfriend Miss Bosworth and Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey.

Speaking at the UK press conference, Routh said: "I was aware of the great legacy, not only of Superman, but also of Christopher Reeve. He's the one that made me love Superman, watching him perform.

"I did my best to always remember that there was this great respect that needed to be paid but also not worry about whether I was going to be good enough, as that would have got in the way of my performance.

"You have to try to imagine what it's like to be the most powerful person on earth and there's no room for fear in that."

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[HWBL]

Like I said before> you can't touch this ->

[Lakesweetjane]

^^Aww, so sad! He was a real life Superman.
Brandon isn't famous enuff to be a diva already!

[MrsDark]

Maybe not, but I'd be pissy too if I looked worse than Kate Bosworth!

[SVZ]

Pics here: http://www.gossiprocks.com/forum/lat...12-2006-a.html

[LynnieD]

^^I agree Mrs Dark! Though, maybe keep it to a dull roar when you are bitching out the makeup people.

[Bellatheball]

^^ Exactly what I thought.

And WTF. Superman shouldn't wear makeup. For fark's sake.

[twitchy]

What is he complaining about? That skin colour doesn't look bad and I would never even have looked closely if he hadn't whined.

Side note: Did they give him blue contact lenses for the movie or have they just changed the colour for the movie posters? In either case, why?

[SVZ]

Originally Posted by twitchy

What is he complaining about? That skin colour doesn't look bad and I would never even have looked closely if he hadn't whined.

Side note: Did they give him blue contact lenses for the movie or have they just changed the colour for the movie posters? In either case, why?

oops

http://www.gossiprocks.com/forum/lat...tml#post325858

those are the right pics, i do think it's a bit too pale, but WHO CARES??

superman's eyes are blue, so they gave him contacts

[Lobelia]

I would like his eyebrows to be tidied up a bit.

[PurpleHaze]

what a wussy superman! take a hint from batman!

[Crystal]

He looks like a life-sized cardboard cutout in those pics. So stiff and rigid and that smile looks so forced...he reminds me of a robot sometimes...

Anyways, Routh's got nothin' on the true Superman- Christopher Reeve.

[Pandora]

Oh, what a girl. Should have auditioned for Lois Lane instead. Another reason for me NOT to watch this crap.

Christopher Reeve is Superman. Period.

[Sojiita]

hahahahaha..at the stars of this movie..two gay guys in the closet and a beard.

[Appollonia]

Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane? What kind of sick joke is this? Margot Kidder was the best Lois Lane ever. She had personality. I didn't buy Kate Bosworth's performance for one second and the girl needs a burger. When will the remake obsession in Hollywood end?