Apparently Chris now knows to treat every woman like a queen. Find out more below!
Cosmopolitan.com — You’ve become the go-to guy for big action—Star Trek, This Means War, Jack Ryan. Are you an adrenaline junkie? I get a lot of my kicks doing these films. I do stuff for my job that I did playing make-believe as a boy in my backyard. But I’m not a dummy—if I sense something could permanently injure me, I step away and let the professionals do it.
What’s the best advice you’ve been given about dating? My mom always told me to take my elbows off the table, so that if I ever had dinner with a queen, I would know how to eat properly. But she also taught me basic things about being a gentleman, like opening car doors. Especially in Los Angeles, I think people lose those small gestures that harken back to a different time but are still mutually appreciated by men and women. Those little things are just nice.
Do you think online dating has ruined chivalry? No, I have a couple of buddies who use Tinder. Whatever eases the process is great, since it can be awkward and uncomfortable meeting someone. It’s the same jumping-off point—”Oh, she’s cute” or “He’s cute”—and then you start talking. Ultimately, it comes down to the connection you have with that person once she’s in the room.
Best date ever? I saw the Rolling Stones seven or eight years ago. I was with my girlfriend, and we were five rows from the front. I remember Ronnie Wood was walking back to the stage, and he looked at me and my girlfriend and then he flipped us his guitar pick! We never found it because it was intercepted by about 50 hands, but it was still a pretty awesome moment.
You worked with Lindsay Lohan on Just My Luck. Any words of advice? She’s had a rough go of it. I’m sure the trials and tribulations that she’s been through have taught her plenty. Our business loves comeback stories. From Drew Barrymore to Robert Downey Jr., there’s a long list of people who have faced their troubles, wildly overcome them, and succeeded. If anyone can do that, it’s Lindsay.
