Austria's daily newspaper Kurier faced backlash after republishing old comments from Clint Eastwood as if they were from a new interview. Eastwood distanced himself from the piece, claiming he never spoke with the reporter. While Kurier's editor acknowledged that the quotes were not fabricated, he noted that presenting them as an exclusive interview violated editorial standards. As a result, Kurier has chosen to sever ties with the author, Elisabeth Sereda, who has previously reported on many high-profile celebrities.
Eastwood released a statement denying he had spoken to Kurier's interviewer, declaring the exchange as entirely phoney. This revelation sparked controversy over the article's authenticity.
Editor Martin Gebhart stated that the author had claimed to have spoken to Eastwood multiple times but admitted that presenting older material as an exclusive interview did not meet their standards.
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