Charlize Theron shares surprising behind-the-scenes secret from 'Memento'
The Oscar-winning actress recalled that 'Memento's' costume designer lived with her during production
Charlize Theron has shared a surprising behind-the-scenes detail about Christopher Nolan's acclaimed thriller Memento, revealing that many of Carrie-Anne Moss' costumes came straight from her own wardrobe.
The Oscar-winning actress made the revelation while appearing alongside her The Odyssey co-stars Zendaya and Lupita Nyong'o in Konbini's Video Club interview.
When asked to name her favourite Christopher Nolan film, Theron admitted it was a difficult choice but said Memento holds a special place in her heart because of her close connection to the production.
"My friend costume-designed that film and we lived together during that time," Theron explained, referring to costume designer Cindy Evans.
She recalled that Nolan and his brother frequently visited their home for costume meetings while working on the low-budget project.
"They had no money," Theron said. "So a lot of what Carrie-Anne Moss wears in that movie came from my closet."
Evans served as costume designer on the 2000 psychological thriller, which starred Guy Pearce as Leonard Shelby, a man suffering from short-term memory loss while searching for his wife's killer.
Moss portrayed bartender Natalie, whose wardrobe featured casual yet distinctive looks throughout the film.
Despite its modest budget, Memento became one of Christopher Nolan's breakthrough films, earning Academy Award nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing.
Theron's comments come as she enjoys her own collaboration with Nolan in The Odyssey, which is currently playing in theaters.
Last year, Memento star Guy Pearce also made headlines after admitting he was unhappy with his own performance in the critically acclaimed film, despite its lasting reputation as one of Nolan's defining early works.
