During a recent episode of Conan O’Brien‘s talk show, a hilarious and heartwarming story was shared by actor Walton Goggins. The story involved a gift given to Conan by Goggins during the promotion of the film “The Hateful Eight,” which resulted in a funny mix-up and sentimental moment for the talk show host.
Conan began by reminiscing about a storage facility visit with his wife. They were going through boxes of stored items and stumbled upon a furry object that his wife mistook for a dead animal. Conan then explained that the object was actually a pelt given to him by Walton Goggins, who played a role in “The Hateful Eight.” The pelt was a prop from Minnie’s haberdasher, the setting of the film.
Conan went on to describe how he valued the gift, as he is a fan of both Goggins and Quentin Tarantino, the director of the film. Goggins had even given him Quentin Tarantino’s MX card as an additional gift. Conan expressed his gratitude for the pelt and jokingly mentioned that his last words would be “Goggins,” leaving reporters and fans to wonder what it meant.
Goggins, who remembered giving the pelt to Conan, clarified that he was delighted Conan had kept it. He also revealed that he had covetously admired the animal skins used as props throughout the film. Goggins and his wife, Jennifer, had even asked for the catalog of items before it was released, hoping to acquire some for themselves. They considered certain animal skins, like a beautiful brown one, as items that would look great on a sofa.
The conversation turned to Kurt Russell‘s appearance in the film, with Goggins admitting that he would have chosen Russell’s remarkable beard as a keepsake. He marveled at Russell’s ability to grow such a full beard in just two days. Goggins also complimented Russell’s exceptional hair, jokingly expressing some jealousy towards it.
As the talk show continued, Goggins shared another entertaining anecdote from the set of “The Hateful Eight.” He described a moment when the cast, exhausted from the long hours and extreme cold, huddled together. Kurt Russell, perhaps due to exhaustion-induced hallucinations, engaged in an animated conversation with a chair. This instance exemplified the unique and slightly insane nature of working with the talented cast and director.
Goggins expressed his gratitude for being a part of such an amazing project and reminisced about the incredible ensemble cast, including Samuel L. Jackson, Tim Roth, and Michael Madsen. He revealed that even years after filming, the cast still keeps in touch, texting each other regularly to check in and reminisce about their time on set.
The episode featuring Walton Goggins‘ funny and heartwarming stories aired recently on Conan O’Brien‘s talk show.
