My golden memory of photographing Gene Hackman in 2001, and the memento he left behind
- Posted on March 2, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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My golden memory of photographing Gene Hackman in 2001, and the memento he left behind

Gene Hackman was unexpectedly game for a little fun during an L.A. Times photo shoot the year 'The Royal Tenenbaums' came out. But the real surprise came when the actor ad-libbed for the camera.