Kevin Bacon pays touching tribute to director Rob Reiner

Kevin Bacon has shared a touching tribute to director Rob Reiner following the shocking news of Reiner’s death, posting an emotional video on Instagram that left the actor visibly on the verge of tears.

Reiner and his wife, Michelle, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, with their son Nick being held on suspicion of murder.

The tragedy has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, especially among those who worked closely with the acclaimed filmmaker.

Bacon, who appeared in Reiner’s 1992 legal drama Some good menit reflects how deeply the director influenced his life and career.

Sounding overcome with emotion, Bacon began his video by saying, “I’m not sure how to do this, but Rob Reiner gave me a job at Some good men.”

He went on to explain how important this opportunity was to him by sharing This is the spine was his favorite movie of all time and that the call from Reiner left him “over the moon”.

Describing the experience of making the Oscar-nominated film, Bacon said, “Making this film was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had on a set.”

He credited Reiner with creating a rare environment that balanced hard work with warmth and kindness.

“It really comes down from the top,” Bacon explained, recalling how the cast and crew felt safe, supported and genuinely happy while working together.

One of Bacon’s most touching memories involved the simple moments he shared off camera.

He noted that Reiner made it a point to have lunch with the cast every day, something Bacon said he had “never done … before or since” with any other director.

Michele Reiner was also often there, adding to what Bacon described as a “magical moment.”

He closed his tribute by offering condolences to all those grieving the loss, saying he was “sending love to everyone who knew him because I know everyone is hurting today.”

Actor Kiefer Sutherland also shared his sadness, calling Reiner “one of the kindest gentlemen I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with” and crediting him with giving him an early life-changing opportunity.

As the tributes continue to pour in, Bacon’s message stands out as a deeply personal reminder of Reiner’s lasting influence, not just as a filmmaker, but as a man who shaped lives through kindness, trust and creativity.