Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Meet the Parents Celebrated on 25th Anniversary
Actors Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Teri Polo, and director Jay Roach reunited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the movie 'Meet the Parents'.
Stiller shared his experience with fans addressing him as 'Focker,' his character's name, stating it doesn't always feel respectful.
The film, about a male nurse meeting his girlfriend's parents, was a commercial success.
Originally, Jim Carrey and Steven Spielberg were slated to be involved in the film, with Jim Carrey as the lead.
The movie made over 330 million USD worldwide.
Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Teri Polo, and Jay Roach gathered for the 25th anniversary of 'Meet the Parents'.
Stiller mentioned that fans still address him by his character's name, Greg Focker.
The original plan for the movie included Steven Spielberg as director and Jim Carrey as the lead.
'Meet the Parents' grossed more than 330 million USD worldwide.
The film is about a male nurse, Greg Focker, visiting his girlfriend's parents.
- Who
- Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Teri Polo, and Jay Roach
- What
- Gathered for the 25th anniversary of 'Meet the Parents'
- When
- June 8
- Where
- Washington D.C.
- Why
- To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the movie
Ben Stiller
Fans
Respect
Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller expressed it doesn't feel respectful to be addressed by his character's name.
Fans
Fans may not consider it disrespectful.
- Event
- 25th Anniversary of 'Meet the Parents'
- Actors Present
- Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Teri Polo
- Director Present
- Jay Roach
- Stiller's Role
- Greg Focker
- Box Office Gross
- 330 million USD worldwide
- Original Director
- Steven Spielberg was in talks
- Original Lead
- Jim Carrey