On a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show, actor Steve Carell made a surprising revelation about the origin of Gru’s voice in the Despicable Me movies. According to Carell, he tried out different voices on his kids, and the one that made them laugh the most became Gru’s iconic voice. It turns out that the voice that resonated with his children is the very same one that we all now know and love.
During the interview, Carell also talked about playing Gru’s twin brother in the upcoming Despicable Me 4. He mentioned that the twin brother’s voice is subtly different from Gru’s, with a lighter and more ambient tone.
But the conversation didn’t stop there. Carell was also asked about his honorary doctorate from the University of Southern California. Jokingly, he mentioned that he has performed 13 successful surgeries since receiving the doctorate, along with a hundred that didn’t go so well, resulting in some malpractice issues.
However, Carell’s speech to the graduating class focused on inspiring them. He encouraged them to keep their feet firmly planted on the ground while reaching for the stars, even though he admitted he had borrowed the line from the back of a cereal box.
In a surprising turn of events, Carell decided to end his speech by serenading the graduating class with a rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” To everyone’s amazement, he didn’t just sing a few lines but the entire song. A clip of his performance was shown during the episode, and it’s safe to say that Carell’s singing skills were truly impressive.
As the conversation continued, Carell was joined by Sofia Vergara, who reflected on her experience working on Modern Family for 11 years. She expressed her sadness when the show came to an end, as the cast had become like a second family to her. Unfortunately, shortly after filming the last episode, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, making it even more challenging for the cast to see each other regularly. However, Vergara mentioned that they still try to connect whenever possible.
Kevin Hart, another guest on the show, also shared his thoughts on Modern Family, revealing that he had appeared in an episode. He noted that although he didn’t share any scenes with Vergara, it was a great experience to be a part of the beloved show’s legacy.
The conversation took a lighter turn when Norton showed a picture of a younger Steve Carell sporting a mustache. Carell jokingly mentioned that he grew the mustache in high school to look more threatening while playing lacrosse. However, it didn’t have the desired effect and just made him look like a porn performer instead.
Carell then shared a hilarious story about his obsession with the musical Annie. He even got perms to try to resemble the characters and used to carry a guitar case around his neighborhood to make people think he played the instrument. Little did they know that the case actually contained Flintstone vitamins in case he got tired.
The episode also featured some entertaining moments with Norton himself, as he delighted the audience with his Ronnie Corbett impression. This prompted a discussion about comedy routines and impersonations, with various guests sharing their experiences and talents.
All in all, it was an episode filled with laughter and insightful conversations. The Graham Norton Show once again proved why it remains a beloved talk show, bringing together talented and entertaining guests for an unforgettable evening of entertainment.
