Tony Goldwyn says Hollywood's attitude changed after Ghost became a hit

Tony Goldwyn says Hollywood treated him very differently after the success of the 1990 film Ghost.

Speaking on the Talking Pictures podcast with Ben Mankiewicz, the Scandal actor recalled struggling to find work in the 1980s. He said that when his brother, MGM/United Artists executive John Goldwyn, introduced him to industry figures at parties, many lost interest after learning he was an unemployed actor.

After Ghost, in which Goldwyn played villain Carl Bruner, became the biggest box office hit of 1990, he said those same people suddenly welcomed him and claimed they had always believed in him.

Goldwyn said he initially thought the film's success would permanently boost his career. Instead, he learned that Hollywood's support often depends on recent box office results. When later projects were less successful, he found his status faded.

The experience led Goldwyn to focus on building a stable, long-term career rather than relying on Hollywood's changing perceptions. He said he wanted to reach a point where he would not have to depend on others for his next job.