The Room Next Door co-stars Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton shared a heartfelt moment to celebrate their real-life friendship at the ELLE Women in Hollywood event. Director Pedro Almodóvar introduced the duo at the event, which was sponsored by Ralph Lauren, Harry Winston, and TikTok. Moore expressed her hope that their paths would cross in a more meaningful way, and she highlighted the rarity of female friendships being portrayed on screen without one being portrayed as a sidekick. However, The Room Next Door was an exception, as the film mirrored their own experiences of female friendship.
Moore further revealed that their friendship blossomed during the process of making the film. Between takes, they had conversations about their careers, relationships, and family lives. Swinton described the honor of attending the Women in Hollywood event alongside her dear friend Moore and emphasized the warmth and positivity that stems from the women in the industry, infecting the men as well. She encouraged everyone to keep the positivity going.
In an interview, Moore and Swinton discussed their career goals after years of working in the industry. Moore mentioned that she follows her interests and has been able to carve out her career that way, but she admitted that goals are difficult to maintain. Swinton revealed that she has always treated each film as if it could be her last, wanting to end on a high note, and she even feels that The Room Next Door could be her final film.
The ELLE Women in Hollywood event can be watched on TikTok for those who missed it.
