Brutal confrontation. Who’s cooler: Jason Statham or Bruce Willis?

“Championship” continues to compare legendary actors in Hollywood. Two formidable guys – Jason Statham und Bruce Willis– are next in line. They have different histories: one got into the movie by accident, the second sweat and blood to prove his worthiness. But it so happens that these men have a lot in common: both are shaved-headed, play in tough action movies, and fans of the genre even occasionally confuse the stars. We will tell about the achievements of each and try to find out who is cooler.

Sports in the life of actors

Statham and Willis from childhood actively engaged in sports. One of them even rose to the national team, and the second received a serious injury and a scar for life.

As a child, Jason was fond of diving and soccer. The final choice of the teenager fell on the first sport, so the ball game had to be forgotten for a long time. Statham grew up to the national team of Great Britain, for which he played for 12 years. By the way, in 1988, the swimmer participated in the Olympic Games in Seoul. He even came to compete in Russia in the tournament “Spring Swallows”. He failed to win a medal, but the Briton still has a memorable photo with Soviet athletes, which the young man was a fan of at the time.

Willis grew up a versatile child. The boy was engaged in theater, sang songs and played the harmonica. But separate in the interests of the teenager was wrestling. We do not know how Bruce’s sports career would have turned out, if not for a serious injury at the age of 17 – a fracture of the humerus. Doctors even had to remove one part of the muscle tissue to make the bones fuse properly. That surgery left a scar. Obviously, Statham’s athletic path was more successful.

Career in the movie

But the filmography was rich in both, but the men went to success in different ways. Statham got into the movie unexpectedly. One day the statuesque swimmer noticed one of the agents of the firm Tommy Hilfiger and offered to try himself in the modeling business. The Briton agreed, because for filming paid decent money. Soon pictures of Jason in fashionable jeans decorated the pages of glossy magazines.

The turning point in his life was a spontaneous desire of the owner of the brand. He decided to produce the movie “Cards, Money, Two Guns” unknown at the time Guy Ritchie. As soon as the businessman read the script, he immediately remembered about Statham, who, in his opinion, was ideal for the role. Jason was called to the casting and gave the task: to sell customers costume jewelry, giving it away for gold. Here came in handy former skills: as a child, the guy sold various trinkets on the street. Statham perfectly coped with the task and soon debuted on movie screens. Then he starred in the same Ritchie in the films “Big Kush” and “Revolver”. The director managed to bring up a star of the world scale. Jason became a sought-after actor, getting roles in the films “Turn Up the Volume”, “War”, “Italian Robbery”, “The Confrontation”, “Ghosts of Mars” and “Adrenaline”.

Famous Statham became famous after the release of the film “Carrier” by Luc Besson. The role of Frank Martin immediately brought British fame. For filming Jason received a fee of $ 1 million. But it was only the beginning of his career path.

Unlike Statham, Willis had a long time to prove talent. At one of the productions in the theater, the young man was noticed and invited to star in an advertisement. The fate of actors and in this similar: Bruce advertised jeans firm Levi’s.

Soon the dream of an American came true: he was invited to audition for the series “Detective Agency “Moonlight”. From 3 thousand applicants, the choice fell on Willis. The game of a young actor were pleased with the young actor, and the picture in a short time has found a lot of fans. The project made a real sensation and deservedly was nominated for the Emmy Award as many as 16 categories.

In 1988, Bruce starred in the legendary “Die Hard”. After this picture to the American glued to the image of a heroic rescuer. By the way, the main role in the movie claimed Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, but the charisma of Willis was the key in the final choice. “Die Hard” brought the actor a deafening fame. Willis made you believe his hero. That is why in subsequent pictures he was invited to the same type of role. This was the case in the films “The Fifth Element”, “Mercury in Danger”, “Within striking distance”.

Joint filming

In 2009, it became known that Sylvester Stallone collects Hollywood superstars in a new movie. The picture was called “Unstoppable”, and the cast was really impressive: Stallone himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mickey Rourke, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Bruce Willis and many others. Statham was in the role of Lee Christmas, an experienced fighter with perfect martial arts skills. And Willis played a cameo role of Mr. “Temple”, who told the main characters to kill the dictator.

The movie met all expectations, the collections in the world amounted to just over $ 274 million. Just two years later, the second part of the picture was released. Filming “Unstoppable 2” did not pass without our heroes. The project again collected crazy fees – almost $ 315 million. Soon there was an announcement of the next part, but without Willis. American media reported that Bruce was offered a fee of $ 3 million for four working days. The American was not enough, so he demanded $ 1 million more, that is, a million per working day. This arrangement did not suit Stallone, so Bruce was refused. Soon Sylvester in social networks wrote the following: “Greed and laziness… The perfect formula for a failed career.” This episode is clearly not going to go in Willis’s coolness piggy bank.

Awards and awards

Serious awards for a long acting career at Jason Statham did not accumulate. The Brit was nominated several times for “Best Actor in a Comedy” and “Villain”, but did not go further than a nomination.

In this category Willis bypasses his vis-a-vis. In his debut film “Moonlight Detective Agency” Bruce won an Emmy in the category “Best Actor in a Drama Series”. He also won the “Golden Globe” for “Best Actor on TV”. In 2000, he won the Emmy for “Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series”, the award went to the British for his appearance in “Friends”.

However, not all his roles were good. The actor several times received the award “Golden Raspberry” for questionable achievements in cinematography. The American won in the following nominations: “Worst Screenplay” for the film “Hudson Hawk” and “Worst Actor” in the movie “Armageddon”.

Style

It seems that in this matter Statham is simply no equal. The Briton is a true style icon. Jason chooses things of perfect cut, which emphasize the athletic physique. The clothes themselves change depending on the situation. On walks with his son, the actor can wear sportswear, but in public he is sure to appear in a tuxedo. The presence of glasses and watches is a must. In a suit, Statham looks laconic, and a slight unshavenness gives charm.

Sports uniform

Jason since childhood has an athletic physique thanks to swimming. By the way, then the guy went into kickboxing and jiu-jitsu. Statham to this day maintains excellent form. Not only that, the actor even took up vorkout. Jason’s body still looks relief, despite the fact that he is 52 years old.

Although Willis is 65 years old and muscles he does not boast, the actor is still actively engaged in sports and plays golf. In addition, Bruce continues to comfortably travel the world.

Social networks

Willis is not in social networks, but Statham has a 25-million audience in Instagram. Nevertheless, Jason rarely publishes material in the feed, but each new publication is a kind of art.

Both Bruce Willis and Jason Statham clearly succeeded in the movie. And although their life paths are similar in some ways, the achievements of actors are still different. Which tough guy do you like more?