Mike Tyson’s Favorite Movie Features Cameron Diaz as Lead Actress, All Thanks to Wife Lakiha ‘Kiki’ Spicer

What would you guess to be the favorite movie of the one known as the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’? It is nothing that you imagined. Mike Tyson, the legend in the latest show of PDB Podcast appeared as a guest. His unpredictable nature gives fans a dose of surprise every now and then. Tyson himself has been featured in a few movies like ‘The Hangover’ and ‘Ip Man’. However, he is not as big of a movie buff as his wife, Lakiha Spicer who has made a significant contribution to Tyson’s taste in movies.

14 years of marriage is bound to have some impact on the former boxer. His favorite movie has Cameron Diaz in the lead. The ones following also fall in a similar genre. Let us find out.

How has Lakiha Spicer influenced Mike Tyson’s movie taste?

A fan asked Tyson about his favorite movie of all time. While the ranking does not always stay the same, Tyson’s current favorite is ‘There’s Something About Mary’ followed closely by ‘King of New York’. The host was as surprised as us. One would expect a name like ‘Southpaw’ or ‘Creed’ from the mouth of ‘Iron Mike’ and not a Hollywood Romcom featuring Cameron Diaz. All the credits go to his wife who is also a screenwriter and has a liking for romantic comedies and reality shows.

“Listen, I have a wife, she’s pretty much a screenwriter and stuff and she have me watching these corny movies, housewives and this and that.” said Tyson. Cold cases and forensics are off the table since Spicer cannot gut the brutality shown in them and it gives her nightmares. So, the loving husband now watches reality TV shows along with his wife.

That is not all the impact that she holds. One time she went ahead and renovated the entire house, motivated by these shows. Naturally, Tyson has also developed a taste for the genre now. Movies have also played a significant role in the boxer’s life, helping him overcome his financial debts and bankruptcy. Let us take a look at Tyson’s big screen journey so far.

‘Iron Mike’s movie earnings

Tyson’s presence in the entertainment spotlight is attributed to his notable roles in various films. They span from brief cameos to lead performances. His Hollywood journey commenced with a role in ‘Black and White’ (1999) and extended to ‘Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles’ (2011) and the iconic ‘Rocky Balboa.’ A pivotal moment in his cinematic career occurred with the 2009 comedy hit ‘The Hangover,’ reportedly bringing substantial financial success.

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The film’s triumph led to a sequel. His appearance in ‘IP Man 3’ (2015) marked Tyson’s foray into martial arts cinema. Even in his later years, he continued to shine in significant films like ‘Vendetta’ and ‘Once Within A Time’. Notably, in 2022, Tyson starred in the Indian movie ‘Liger,’ reportedly earning a considerable fortune. While specific earnings for each film are not disclosed, his global box office revenue exceeded $1.2 million.

Just when we think we know everything there is to know about the legend, he adds another interesting element to the narrative. What were your guesses for Tyson’s favorite movie?

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