A Hollywood Boulevard Twist

Amidst the fervor of “Breaking Bad’s” grand finale premiere, NBC 4’s Madison Brooks hit Hollywood Boulevard, microphone in hand. But as she went live, Captain Jack Sparrow, or someone eerily resembling him, interrupted getting up close and personal. Uncomfortably close, even indulging in a whiff of her hair! The Internet erupted.

Yet, the twist: According to the Huffington Post, Madison was actually actress Kristin Sargent, and the sneaky Sparrow was all a prank orchestrated by Jess Weber. From a serious news report to a viral Hollywood gag, this segment gave viewers a memorable, if somewhat hair-raising, surprise, going on to rubbish harassment claims.

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