Samuel L. Jackson says Bruce Willis gave him this billion-dollar career advice on set of Die Hard film

Bruce Willis gave Samuel L.Jackson priceless advice at the start of his career.Willis and Jackson were filming “Die Hard With a Vengeance” in 1994 when Willis told Jackson to find a character that everybody loves, just like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone did.“He told me, ‘Hopefully you’ll be able to find a character that, when you make bad movies and they don’t make any money, you can always go back to this character everybody loves.

He said, ‘Arnold’s got “Terminator.” Sylvester’s got “Rocky,” “Rambo.” I’ve got John McClane,'” Jackson told Vanity Fair.It took Jackson 14 years until he understood Willis’ advice.“And it didn’t occur to me until I got that Nick Fury role — and I had a nine-picture deal to be Nick Fury — that, ‘Oh, I’m doing what Bruce said.I’ve got this character now.’”Jackson took on the role of Nick Fury in 12 Marvel films.

He first put on the eye patch for “Iron Man” in 2008.According to CNBC, the Marvel movies that Jackson has appeared in grossed $12.8 billion.Willis celebrated his 70th birthday March 19.On Wednesday, the legendary actor’s ex-wife Demi Moore, their three daughters and Bruce’s wife of nearly 16 years, Emma Hemming Willis, all paid tribute to the “Die Hard” star on his milestone birthday. “Happy birthday, BW! We love you,” Moore, who was married to Bruce from 1987 through 2000, wrote alongside a carousel that included never-before-seen photos. “To the King… I love you Daddio.

Happy 70th Birthday papa,” Bruce’s eldest daughter, Rumer, wrote on Instagram alongside a throwback video of her parents dancing together.Tallulah Willis, Bruce and Moore’s youngest daughter, wrote, “Happy 70th to my favorite friend! You are a light that can never be dimmed! I love you so proud to be your baby Tallulah Belle Bruce Willis.”In a few follow-up posts, she shared more photos of her parents. Tallulah praised her “hero” and expressed ho...