Fans of “The Graham Norton Show” were in for a treat recently when some of their favorite celebrities shared their worst-ever encounters with fans. In a hilarious and candid interview, celebrities including Hugh Grant, Daniel Radcliffe, and Jodie Whittaker discussed some incredibly awkward and cringe-worthy moments they’ve experienced.
Grant shared the story of being approached by a doctor while he was in labor with his first child. Instead of giving him a moment to recover, the doctor asked for an autograph with his baby almost fully delivered. Radcliffe recounted a time when a fan insulted him without even realizing it, asking for a photo while covering his pin number at an ATM.
Matthew McConaughey shared a particularly amusing anecdote from his time filming “Failure to Launch.” A fan mistook him for his co-star Matthew McConaughey and was delighted when McConaughey signed her autograph, even though he misspelled the actor’s name.
Stephen Merchant revealed his clever trick of pretending to be foreign to avoid charity sign-ups, only to forget that he was famous and used the same excuse again.
Ryan Reynolds had a comical encounter with a Beetlejuice fan who had an incredibly detailed tattoo of the character. The fan didn’t even realize he was meeting the actor who portrayed Deadpool.
Jodie Whittaker, who plays the Doctor in “Doctor Who,” shared her mixed emotions about being recognized. While she thanks her lucky stars that she can hide quite well backstage, she also admits to having a slight narcissistic tendency, thinking that everyone recognizes her. She described an embarrassing incident on the tube where she mistook a man offering her money for recognition, only to realize that he wanted to put some change in her glass keep cup.
In addition to these stories, Daniel Radcliffe and Kevin Hart discussed the difficulties of being recognized in public and how fans sometimes try to disguise their excitement when approaching them.
These stories serve as a reminder that even celebrities have their fair share of awkward, cringeworthy, and humorous encounters with fans. “The Graham Norton Show” provides an entertaining platform for these celebrities to share their experiences, delighting viewers with their candid and relatable stories.
