The 62-year-old actor walked the champagne-colored carpet earlier at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles where he starred in an awkward encounter with model Ashley Graham, in charge of broadcasting the event for the ABC network.
Graham introduced him as one of the gala veterans and inquired about his return to the ceremony. Specifically, he asked her what it was like to be back at the Hollywood Academy party and what she liked most about the gala. His answers were as brief as they were disturbing:
– “Fascinating”.
— “Vanity Fair”.
Despite her baffling responses, Graham didn’t give up, asking her which movie and nominated actor/actress she liked the most. His response was equally disconcerting.
– “No one in particular.”
Determined to continue her work, the model was interested in him look chosen for the gala,a common question on award show red carpets.
— “I only wear my suit (…) I no longer remember my suit.”
In his attempt to redirect the interview, Graham asked Grant about his appearance in the film. Daggers in the back: the mystery of the glass onion, from Netflix His answer was dry.
“Well, I’m barely in. I’m in for about three seconds.”
Graham saw it was time to wrap up the interview and said goodbye without giving him another chance to speak, “Yeah, but still, you came and had a great time, right? Okay , thank you very much, it was a pleasure talking with you. We are back online.” “.
Hugh Grant’s scrotum joke
Hugh Grant’s time at the 2023 Oscars ceremony will not only be remembered for this interview, the actor went up to present the award for best production design with Andie MaDowell and decided to do not a very lucky joke.
After the actress greeted the audience, Grant took to the microphones and said he wanted to “raise awareness of the importance of a good moisturizer.”
“Andie has worn it for 29 years. I have never used one in my life. She is always gorgeous. I’m like a scrotum”he pointed out to the surprise of all those present, who responded with a great burst of laughter.
After that moment, it was the turn of the prize, which was for the film No news at the front the Netflix.