On a recent episode of the popular talk show, “The Graham Norton Show,” Hollywood legend Tom Hanks revealed his impressive British accent skills, leaving the audience in awe. The clip from the show has quickly become a classic, showcasing Hanks’s ability to seamlessly slip into a different accent.
During the show, Norton asked Hanks about his experience attending a dinner with the Queen and the President. Hanks cheekily responded, “Yes, for an American, I kept trying to figure out why am I here? How did this happen?” He joked about his white tie and tails, making it clear that his attire was not a rental.
But what surprised Hanks the most was the informal atmosphere of the dinner. He described how everyone working there was friendly and greeted him with a smile. Hanks even shared a humorous exchange he had with someone who introduced themselves as “Julie” and “Simon,” to which he quipped, “Well, I run British intelligence, how are you?” It seemed like everyone was on a first-name basis.
The conversation naturally led to Hanks talking about his experience with Shakespeare, which he credited as his start in the United States. The Queen took an interest in this and expressed her love for the theater. Hanks fondly recalled her saying that her sister could hear a song once at the theater and then come home and play it on the piano.
Simon, another guest on the show, chimed in, sharing his recent encounter with the Queen at the Narnia premiere. Simon jokingly admitted that he thought he broke the Queen because she always speaks first, causing awkward pauses. However, Hanks confessed that his encounter was even more nerve-wracking. The Queen approached him while he was standing next to Joe McElderry, the X Factor winner, and called Hanks a musician. Hanks was relieved when someone whispered that McElderry was in a hurry, saving him from having to start a conversation.
Hanks continued recalling his encounter with Prince Philip, sharing a humorous exchange they had about his role as the voice of a mouse in “Narnia.” Hanks wondered if he was cast for his naturally “massy” voice or if he had some sort of disability. The audience erupted in laughter as Hanks playfully recreated the conversation.
Norton then turned the focus to another guest, who had the opportunity to perform for Prince Philip and Camilla. It was revealed that the chosen song was none other than “Don’t You Wish Your Girlfriend Was Hot Like Me?” The audience couldn’t help but laugh at the unexpected song choice for such a prestigious audience.
The clip from “The Graham Norton Show” featuring Tom Hanks‘s amazing British accent and the hilarious anecdotes from his encounters with the Queen and Prince Philip has quickly become a fan favorite. It serves as a reminder of Hanks’s talent and charm, which have made him one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors.
The air date of this particular episode has not been provided, but fans of the show will undoubtedly be eagerly waiting for its release. As for Hanks, his ability to entertain both on and off the screen continues to cement his status as a true Hollywood icon.
