On a recent episode of “The Graham Norton Show,” the conversation turned to discussions of beauty, pouting, and memorable film roles. The guests included Keira Knightley, Joe Wright, and Brenda Blethyn, all of whom shared interesting anecdotes from their careers.
Keira Knightley, known for her stunning looks, revealed that director Joe Wright initially hesitated to cast her in “Pride and Prejudice” because he thought she was “too pretty.” However, after meeting her, he changed his mind and realized that her talent outweighed her beauty.
Brenda Blethyn, who earned an Oscar nomination for her role in “Pride and Prejudice,” shared her experience of being banned from pouting on set. She explained that she used to dislike her smile and would often pout in photos. However, Joe Wright insisted that she put a stop to it during the filming of the movie. Later, during the filming of Chanel adverts, he changed his mind and asked her to bring back the pout.
The conversation took another amusing turn when the topic of pouting turned to Graham Norton himself. Keira Knightley and the other guests pointed out that men, including Graham Norton, lack the ability to pout like women can. This led to a hilarious exchange between the guests, with Keira suggesting that men with thin lips like Graham Norton might struggle to pull off a pout.
Carrie Mulligan, another guest on the show, talked about her rise to fame and her upcoming role in “The Great Gatsby” alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. She admitted to being a big fan of DiCaprio and having to suppress her inner fan while filming. She also shared a funny incident where a letter from a fan mistakenly assumed that she was meant to be with a different man, which Brenda Blethyn joked about.
The conversation then shifted to Brenda Blethyn‘s American accent in the film “A River Runs Through It.” She shared that during the filming in Montana, she had an encounter with wildlife while hiking in the mountains. She recalled reading a brochure warning women not to venture into the area if they were menstruating due to bears being attracted to the scent. This caused her to panic, but luckily, she made it back safely.
The chat show continued with more entertaining stories, including Jamie Foxx’s encounter with Ed Sheeran before he became famous and Judi Dench’s influence on Keira Knightley‘s love life. The guests also discussed their experiences in hotels, with Brenda Blethyn mentioning that she grew up in hotels due to her father being a hotel manager.
The episode concluded on a light-hearted note with Graham Norton reflecting on his soon-to-be-awarded star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He expressed his excitement and joked about being placed next to his son’s star.
The conversation flowed effortlessly, keeping the audience entertained and highlighting the unique and humorous experiences of the guests. With discussions ranging from beauty standards to wildlife encounters, this episode of “The Graham Norton Show” was an enjoyable dive into the lives of these talented individuals.
