The daughter of Aldo Gucci, who ran the world-famous fashion empire from 1953 to 1986, said in a statement that Al Pacino’s portrayal of her father is “shameful” and that the actor does not resemble Aldo at all. Patricia Gucci called Pacino: ‘fat, small and very ugly.’
Scott said that he had acted “with as much respect as possible without departing from the facts” in making the film and that he found Patricia Gucci’s statement “worryingly offensive”.
The director added that the family members could consider themselves “fucking lucky” to be played by the best actors in the world. In addition to Pacino, the film stars Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Jared Leto as Patrizia Reggiani, Maurizio Gucci and Paolo Gucci.
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