Legendary action star Jackie Chan recently appeared on The Graham Norton Show, where he shared a hilarious story of his encounter with none other than Queen Elizabeth II. The talk show, known for its witty banter and entertaining guests, provided the perfect platform for Chan to recount this unforgettable moment.
During the show, Norton remarked on the unlikely pairing of Chan and actor Jeff Chan, to which Chan quipped, “It’s a match made in heaven!” He continued, “I haven’t done that once, I’m very good with my hands. I’m going Jackie Chan, I’m not doing it because everyone just goes Jackie Chan. Yeah, I really hate that.”
Norton then asked Chan why he is rarely seen with other renowned actors like Robert DeNiro and Dustin Hoffman. Chan playfully responded, “One day, I hope. People, wow, that’s a Jackie Chan I’m trying to respect myself.” The conversation then turned to the Cannes Film Festival, which Chan had just attended.
When Norton questioned whether Chan enjoys events like Cannes, Chan candidly admitted, “No, no, I can’t do any of that. I’m really calm.” When Norton mentioned seeing Chan on the red carpet, Chan denied it, saying, “I don’t think so.”
However, the highlight of Chan’s appearance on The Graham Norton Show was undoubtedly his encounter with Queen Elizabeth II. Reminiscing about the day he met the Queen, Chan revealed, “It was one of those receptions for people in the arts. You should have been there.”
Chan, who is known for his martial arts skills, then humorously described the Queen’s petite stature, exclaiming, “She’s very tiny, which is something for me to say because I’m quite short.” He added, “She moves as if on rollerblades. There’s no actual walking. I don’t know what’s going on under there.”
As the conversation continued, Chan shared his dilemma of whether or not to curtsy before the Queen. Eventually, he decided against it, stating, “I’m not going to bow down.” To his surprise, however, he found himself curtsying when faced with the Queen’s presence.
Chan further revealed, “And then the Queen says a very small thing, you know, like, ‘Are you enjoying the evening?’ And everybody goes like this, like eager to please, don’t want to be beheaded or something.”
Reflecting on his limited English skills at the time, Chan recounted a comical incident involving the Queen raising her hand and him not understanding the protocol. He amusingly imitated the interaction, demonstrating his confusion and nervousness during that moment.
As the audience erupted in laughter, Chan expressed his genuine happiness at having the opportunity to speak with the Queen, even if it was just for a few minutes. Despite the language barrier, he cherished the experience and hilariously mentioned how the Queen eventually moved on to speak with other guests, leaving him behind.
Jackie Chan‘s appearance on The Graham Norton Show provided viewers with an entertaining and lighthearted story of his encounter with the Queen. The talk show’s casual atmosphere and witty conversations allowed Chan to share his amusing experience in a way that only he can. Stay tuned to The Graham Norton Show for more entertaining conversations and unforgettable moments with celebrities.
