While 2000sThe Next Best Thingwas a critical flop, another more personal tragedy happened behind the scenes.

But their modern family hits a rough patch when Abbie begins dating Ben (Benjamin Bratt).

Everett added, I think it was great having her in the film.

Rupert Everett talks to Madonna and puts his hand on her cheek in a still from ‘The Next Best Thing’.

Rupert Everett and Madonna in ‘The Next Best Thing’ (2000).Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection

I think she was touching in the film, too, myself.

I havent seen it for ages, though.

I mean, every time that comes on, I kind of look the other way.

Madonna walking onstage at a talk show. Ryan Reynolds in costume as Deadpool, covering his mouth in shock.

Rupert Everett, Benjamin Bratt, Malcolm Stumpf and Madonna inThe Next Best Thing(2000).

Friendships and failure in Hollywood are very difficult things to keep going, he said.