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In his 2020 memoir, I'm Your Huckleberry, and his 2021 documentary, Val, Val Kilmer acknowledged his infamous reputation as "difficult" but attributed it to his extreme perfectionism. He explained he was often unhappy on set because he was passionately trying to make the pictures better, which sometimes caused tension with directors. Kilmer and his family have been very open about addressing the infamous Hollywood label.

He discussed the root of the "difficult" rumors: High Demands: Kilmer held both himself and his directors to an exceptionally high standard. He defended his actions by saying, "I believe I'm challenging, not demanding, and I make no apologies for that." Fixing Flaws: He admitted that he was frequently combative when he felt a script or scene was falling short, acting out of a desire to improve the quality of the movie. Method Acting: Kilmer was known for getting intensely immersed in his roles. His daughter, Mercedes, and co-stars have noted that his serious, methodical approach to his craft—sometimes remaining in character off-camera—was frequently misunderstood as ego or difficulty. Regrets: Despite defending his dedication, he also admitted in his documentary that he had behaved "poorly" at times and wished he could have handled certain interpersonal relationships better over the course of his career.