Hugh Grant: The Most Embarrassing Interview of Oscars Night

Updated on 03/14/2023 10:34 AM

• In an interview in the run-up to the Oscars, Hugh Grant didn’t make it easy for his interviewer Ashley Graham.
• The supermodel couldn’t get a full sentence out of it.
• Apparently, the Hollywood star wasn’t feeling like the whole circus.

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Offstage at this year’s Academy Awards, Hugh Grant didn’t seem to be in the mood for the glamourous event. While his hilarious performance at the “Best Production Design” presentation sparked laughs, there he was Grant Somewhat taciturn on the champagne-coloured carpet.

interview it Ashley Graham Led with him going through social media at the moment. The supermodel tried in vain to elicit some interesting anecdotes from the Hollywood star in small talk.

Misunderstanding about “Vanity Fair”

The interview started with a misunderstanding. After Grant noticed that everyone at the Oscars party hurled the term “Vanity Fair,” Graham thought he was talking about the famous magazine’s Oscars party. However, Grant may have been referring to a book by William Makepeace Thackeray. A 19th-century classic about superficial society, German title: “Annual Exhibition of Vanities.”

Graham missed the point of his comment, instead raving about the Vanity Fair Oscar party. The actor did not resolve the misunderstanding that set the tone for the following conversation.

Is Hugh Grant having fun at the Oscars? – “almost”.

Graham asked who he was most looking forward to seeing. Grant: “Nobody in particular.” What is he wearing today? Grant: “My suit.” How did you feel when eating Glass Onion? “Well, I’m barely there. I’m there for about three seconds.” Graham tried to turn the conversation around one last time and said he was still there and having fun. Grant: “Almost.”

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At least, like the interviewer, Grant grinned his way through the conversation and used British politeness. It was still called “the most embarrassing interview of Oscar night” on social media.

While Graham is being praised, despite its falsity, for conducting the interview with dignity, many wonder why the actor allowed himself to be interviewed. Anyway, it was clear after those answers that he had no desire for the Oscars circus.
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