10 Off-Screen Moments That Change How You See Movies Forever

7. Austin Powers In Goldmember - Mike Myers Receives George Harrison's Last Letter

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If you weren't aware already, legendary comedy actor Mike Myers' family roots can be found in the British city of Liverpool, a city known primarily for their highly successful football club and as the home to one of the most influential bands of all time - The Beatles.

With that in mind, it's no surprise to hear that the Myers household held The Beatles very close to their hearts. So, you can imagine the combination of shock and awe that must have washed over the star as he received a letter from George Harrison on the day of filming for Austin Powers in Goldmember that involved Steven Spielberg directing the likes of Tom Cruise, Gwyneth Paltrow and Danny DeVito in an action-packed adaptation of the fictional character's life.

This letter of thanks for Myers' work - which was remarkably the last Harrison ever wrote and delivered to the actor on the day of his death - reduced Myers to tears on the day of the shoot, making his ability to leave this moving moment off camera when it came time to shoot opposite a legend like Spielberg even more impressive.

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