Val Kilmer Wasn’t a Diva, He Was a Perfectionist, Says Danny Trejo

Val Kilmer had been dogged by rumors that he was a Hollywood diva and a ache to work with … nevertheless one costar and buddy tells TMZ that may be a full crock.

Danny Trejo, who was among the many many star-studded stable of “Heat” with Val, tells TMZ … Val obtained a nasty rap for being troublesome to work with — nevertheless the icon wasn’t high-maintenance — he was a “perfectionist.” There’s a large distinction, DT makes clear.

As you sadly know … the legendary actor died Tuesday on the age of 65 — his dying sending shockwaves via Hollywood as most didn’t perceive his effectively being had deteriorated so severely.

Danny wanted to set the doc straight, that Val was cool to everyone on a film set — he merely believed if one factor might very effectively be carried out larger, he wanted it carried out which means. And that ain’t the similar as a star being a blowhard for ego’s sake.

Highlighting what a thoughtful dude Val actually was, Danny shared one amongst his favorite recollections from their time on “Heat” — and it’s kinda a tear-jerker now.

In some unspecified time in the future, Val confirmed as a lot as set carrying a elaborate and clearly very pricey leather-based jacket — and Danny commented on how so much he favored it. The following day, there was one in his trailer … a gift from Val.

Danny says the one concern he ever had with Val … his pal didn’t get nominated for an Oscar as Doc Holliday in “Tombstone.”