Hugh Grant’s polarizing Oscars interview with model Ashley Graham goes viral

Hugh Grant hit the carpet before his presentation at the oscars on sunday, and one of his interviews went viral online, splitting reaction from viewers. Grant’s brief exchange with model Ashley Graham, who covered ABC’s carpet, was criticized by some social media users, but others didn’t consider it disrespectful. .

When asked if he was looking forward to seeing someone or expecting a winner, Grant said no. When asked who he was wearing, Grant replied, “Just my suit.”

When asked if he enjoyed filming the Rian Johnson-directed mystery “Glass Onion,” in which Grant has a brief cameo, he said: Several celebrities have made cameos in whodunit.

Graham said he must have been still having fun while filming the movie.

But what stood out to some viewers was Grant’s eyebrow-raising expression away from Graham.

“And the Oscar for the guy who doesn’t want to be there at all goes to Hugh Grant,” tech expert Lance Ulanoff tweeted.

Podcaster Amanda Hirsch wrote on @notskinnybutnotfat Instagram, which covers pop culture, “It’s not Hugh Grant rolling his eyes at Ashley Graham. It was hard to watch.”

While some commenters sympathized with Graham, others thought she should have come up with a different question for the actor — and others deemed the interview awkward or rude. did not.

British author Natasha Devon wondered if there was a difference in how Americans and British people viewed interviews. “Americans think he’s rude, but the British know he wasn’t fake. she tweeted.

BBC writer and broadcaster Matthew Sweet called Grant “great”. he tweeted.

“Hugh Grant delivers a masterclass performance with indifference” murmured Public relations professional James Melville.

Others thought he was rude rather than indifferent. murmured Media personality Kate Bevan.

“I don’t quite understand what Hugh Grant said. If you don’t want to be interviewed, don’t take the mic, be polite and smile and keep walking. Kudos.” @Ashley Graham For repeatedly trying to get something interesting out of him.” murmured Diversity advocate April Lane.

Graham posted plenty of selfies with the star on the carpet, but Grant wasn’t in the line-up. Neither star has publicly commented on the viral interview.