Saoirse Ronan has established herself as a master of poignant commentary, leaving a predominantly male panel of actors momentarily speechless with her profound observations on the issue of violence against women.
The actress made her appearance alongside Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, and Eddie Redmayne on the most recent episode of the ‘Graham Norton Show,’ where she initially remained silent, absorbing the men’s discussions.
Redmayne, in particular, was elaborating on the preparation he undertook for his intense role as a hitman in the television miniseries, “The Day of the Jackal.”
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Redmayne shared that he mastered the art of wielding a cellphone as a weapon in case an adversary confronted him during a scene.
This sparked laughter from Mescal and Norton — the host of the show — who began to jest about using a phone as a means of protection during a violent encounter.
Indeed, Norton mimicked a scenario where someone does just that, gesturing towards an imaginary assailant and asking, “Do you mind holding for a moment?”
Redmayne conceded that using a cellphone as a defensive tool might not be ideal, prompting Ronan to actively engage in the dialogue.
Ronan remarked, “That’s a constant thought for women,” before turning to the female audience, asking, “Am I right, ladies?”
The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause, as the male panelists were rendered completely speechless.
She really had you there, gentlemen.