The Graham Norton Show is known for its hilarious and entertaining moments, and a recent episode featuring Andrew Garfield was no exception. The charismatic actor shared some amusing stories that had both the audience and fellow guests in stitches.
One standout moment was when the topic of the Spice Girls came up. Norton brought up Garfield’s connection to the iconic girl group, and it turns out that he had a crush on one of the members, Sarah. Garfield revealed that when he was just 13 years old, Sarah asked him out by singing the lyrics “Do you want to be my lover?” However, the date took a shocking turn when she broke up with him as soon as he arrived at her house. Talk about a bold move!
Despite this heartbreak, Garfield has had his fair share of success in the entertainment industry. He revealed that his singing talents, which impressed Lin-Manuel Miranda, were thanks to a lie told by a friend. Greg Miele, a massage therapist and close friend of Garfield’s, assured Miranda that the actor had a powerful voice akin to Natalie Imbruglia, Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande, and Aretha Franklin. This lie ultimately led to Garfield’s Oscar nomination for his role in a certain film.
Speaking of films, Garfield also discussed his return to the role of Spider-Man in “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which has been a massive hit. He expressed his excitement at reprising the character, especially since he idolized the previous actor who played Spider-Man, Tobey Maguire. Garfield even admitted to practicing Maguire’s lines in the mirror during his drama school days, never imagining that he would one day be playing the role himself. To celebrate the film’s success, Garfield and Maguire snuck into a cinema to watch it with the audience, even wearing baseball hats and masks to stay incognito.
One thing is clear from Garfield’s appearance on The Graham Norton Show: he thoroughly enjoys being Spider-Man. In fact, he admitted that his first-ever Halloween costume as a child was a Spider-Man outfit that his mother made for him. It’s a nostalgic connection to a character he now embodies on the big screen.
Lastly, let’s not forget the infamous Golden Globes moment involving Garfield and Ryan Reynolds. During a previous appearance on the show, Garfield jokingly challenged Reynolds to kiss him if he won an award instead of kissing his wife, Blake Lively. Unfortunately, Reynolds didn’t win, so the kiss never happened. However, Garfield playfully suggested reenacting the moment at the Oscars, although it remains to be seen if it will actually happen.
Garfield’s appearance on The Graham Norton Show was filled with laughter, reminiscing, and a touch of cheekiness. With his witty anecdotes and charming personality, it’s no wonder audiences couldn’t get enough of him. Whether it’s his past crushes, talented singing voice, or Spider-Man adventures, Garfield continues to captivate both on and off the screen. We can’t wait to see what he does next!
