When Anthony Mackie’s $20 request from Chris Evans made the duo internet’s favorite superhero pair

Red carpet to "The Gray Man" from Netflix - Source: Getty
Chris Evans is seen on the red carpet for The Gray Man in 2022 (Image via Getty)

Chris Evans played Captain America/Steve Rogers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's 11 films before hanging his boots in 2019.

He headlined the films Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Captain America: Civil War. Moreover, he also appeared in ensemble films like The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame.

Meanwhile, Anthony Mackie rose to stardom playing Falcon in the Marvel films and starred alongside Chris Evans in several films from the MCU. The two Avengers frequently appeared together during press interviews. Their chemistry was always appreciated by fans and is best seen in a hilarious interview from 2015 that won over the hearts of Marvel fans worldwide.


Chris Evans and Anthony Mackie's hilarious exchange leaves the internet in splits

Chris Evans and Anthony Mackie are seen at Disney's D23 Expo 2015 (Image via Getty)
Chris Evans and Anthony Mackie are seen at Disney's D23 Expo 2015 (Image via Getty)

In August 2015, Chris Evans and Anthony Mackie attended the D23 Expo held in Anaheim, California. During the event, they presented unreleased footage of their film, Captain America: Civil War, which was released on May 6, 2016.

During an interview later in the day, the duo was asked which Disney Princess they would like to be. Mackie's quick wit was on full display when he responded:

"Cinderella, cuz she broke homie. She represents me Yo!"

He then turned to Chris, who broke into laughter and said:

"Let me borrow $20."

On hearing the last part, Evans almost fell off his chair. The camaraderie between the two Avengers came out beautifully in this throwback video. Chris and Mackie played well off of each other and it made them a great team during interviews. Fans loved their fun banter in this video as it left them in splits as much as the two actors.

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Moreover, Chris Evans is a confessed Disney fan. In the same interview, the Knives Out actor revealed that the Disney character he most relates to is Belle from Beauty and the Beast. He went on to explain his choice by saying:

"She’s educated, she wants to read. She’s not really taken by — Gaston’s ‘the guy,’ but she doesn’t care. I'm Belle."

Mackie agreed with his co-star that Belle is "really strong and focused in what she wants."


The Falcon takes over as the new Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Anthony Mackie seen as Captain America in Captain America: Brave New World (Image via Instagram/@anthonymackie)
Anthony Mackie seen as Captain America in Captain America: Brave New World (Image via Instagram/@anthonymackie)

Anthony Mackie has starred in popular films like The Manchurian Candidate, Million Dollar Baby, The Hurt Locker, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, and Detroit, to name a few. He made his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the 2014 film, Captain America: Winter Soldier.

At the end of 2019's Avengers: Endgame, Captain America passed on his mantle to Falcon and retired from a lifetime of fighting by going back in time to enjoy a peaceful life with Peggy Carter. Mackie will be seen in his new role as Captain America in the upcoming film Captain America: Brave New World, set to release on February 14, 2025.


Chris Evans starred in the Christmas movie Red One in 2024

Chris Evans was last seen in the Christmas movie Red One, released on November 15, 2024. Jake Kasdan directed the film, which was written by Chris Morgan and based on Hiram Garcia's original story. In the film, Evans plays a high-level hacker named Jack O'Malley, who teams up with Dwayne Johnson's Callum Drift to find a kidnapped Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.

The film's star cast includes Dwayne Johnson, J. K. Simmons, Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Nick Kroll, Bonnie Hunt, Wesley Kimmel, Kristofer Hivju, along with Evans. Red One was made on a budget of $200-250 million and grossed $175.2 million at the box office, according to Box Office Mojo. The film was not well received by critics but fared better with audiences.


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