On the latest episode of The Graham Norton Show, two bonzer Aussie legends, Nicole Kidman and Kate Beckinsale, graced the sofa with their presence. Despite being from the same country, the pair had never met before. Nicole mentioned that Australia feels small right now, but both she and Kate are now based in the UK. They expressed their mutual admiration for each other, with Kate revealing that she saw Nicole give a speech at the Acme Center in Melbourne when she was just 15. Kate described Nicole as her acting idol and was in awe of her talent.
Nicole also spoke about her experience visiting Australia back when she was working on a TV show called Neighbors. She admitted to being terrified of Australia’s various dangerous creatures, such as big spiders and sharks. Kate joked about Australia being full of “spiders in her hair” trying to get to her. The conversation then turned to Kate’s time in Australia, where she worked in insurance to earn some extra money. She shared humorous tales of working in a cafe on Sydney’s Oxford Street, calling herself the “dish pig” while the sexy gay guys were out front. Kate mentioned her love for Australians and their humor.
The discussion then shifted to their collaboration on a project with Ricky Gervais. Both Nicole and Kate spoke highly of Ricky and how honored they were to work with him. Nicole admitted to being surprised and humbled by Ricky’s offer to be a part of his project. She recalled her initial disbelief that someone like Ricky even knew who she was. Kate also expressed her admiration for Ricky’s journey from comedy to becoming a handsome action hero, jokingly comparing it to her own career.
Graham Norton, the host, also chimed in about his experience in Australia. He shared his fear of being eaten by the wildlife during his visit. Nicole and Kate also reminisced about their own experiences in Australia and their encounters with iconic Australian celebrities. Nicole revealed that she used to babysit Kylie Minogue and even jokingly claimed to have breastfed her.
The conversation then took a hilarious turn as Graham brought up the topic of faking illnesses as children. Nicole and Kate confessed to pretending to be sick to avoid going to school. They shared stories of feigning sickness and the creative strategies they employed to convince their parents. Graham, with his signature wit, mentioned how he once burned his head on a radiator to make his temperature seem higher.
Nicole also talked about her hosting experience during an Australian New Year’s Eve fireworks special. She recalled the pressure of commentating on the fireworks for 45 minutes while having no knowledge of the subject. She humorously mentioned how the crew, including the producer, were all drunk and unhelpful during the broadcast.
The conversation wrapped up with discussions about Liam Neeson’s injury on the set of The Expendables, where he received a full-force kick from Jean-Claude Van Damme. Liam mentioned feeling honored to have been kicked by such a legendary figure. The conversation concluded with amusing anecdotes about Jennifer Lawrence’s eccentric behavior on set, including her habit of asking strange questions before takes.
Overall, this episode of The Graham Norton Show was packed with humor, lively banter, and nostalgic memories. With Nicole Kidman and Kate Beckinsale‘s charming insights, it was certainly a talk show worth remembering.
