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Jack Black

By By Leslie O'Toole. Photograph by Retna on Tuesday 22 August 2006

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Cracker Jack saves the day

American joker Jack Black hits our screens in Nacho Libre, a comedy about saving a Mexican monastery. As you do.

Your character, Nacho, is a lovable Mexican wrestler. Was that a stretch to play?

No. I’m naturally lovable. I don’t have to think about it. And I won a judo trophy once, although I was the heaviest out of all the kids so it really wasn’t fair.

Did you suffer any injuries on set?

I hit my head on a chair and had stitches. See that scar? Sexy!

You look a bit like Superman in your Nacho Libre outfit.

A bit? I look exactly like Superman, with the tights and the cape and the muscles. There was no reason to release Superman Returns because we’ve totally covered it.

If you were a superhero, who would you be?

The Flipflopper — I always find it difficult to make decisions.

Did you really get waxed?

I had to. I looked like a pink chihuahua afterwards.

You’ve made lots of money from starring in films. Does that mean you splashed out on a lovely new home?

I used to live near the Hollywood sign, so tourists would drive by, shrieking, ‘Jack Black! Get the camera!’ But I finally got a nice house with a private driveway.

Is there a Hollywood comedy fratpack?

Yes, we have headquarters — a Batman thing in the mountain — and special cars. No. But I do have Ben Stiller’s number.

How did you meet your wife?

She was the most gorgeous girl at my school, but I was too scared to talk to her — everyone was. We’ll never know if she would have dated me or not, but she claims she liked me.

So when and how did you hook up?

A couple of days ago. No, I ran into her at a birthday party — and this time, I had the courage! I have my dream girl and a son. I’m finally happy.

Nacho Libre opens in cinemas nationwide on 11 August.

Tuesday 22 August 2006