Meryl Streep, known for her incredible acting talents and the many accolades attached to her name, stunned fans by kissing an actor on live television in 2015. The viral moment in The Graham Norton Show occurred when Marvel actors Mark Ruffalo and James McAvoy shared the couch with Streep. But nobody expected that a witty remark from the Hulk actor would lead to such a wild moment.
When Meryl Streep graced Graham Norton’s show, she shared many insights into her long and prosperous career. The three-time Oscar winner claimed that she was subjected to ageism in the industry after reaching her 40s. However, the conversation saw one of the most shocking moments when the Avengers star could not stop himself from inserting a witty remark.
James McAvoy could not find a funnier response to Meryl Streep’s viral moment
Popular talk shows often lead to some of the most bizarre moments among renowned stars. The Graham Norton Show also witnessed something similar when Mark Ruffalo, Meryl Streep, and James McAvoy sat for a conversation in 2015. During the chat, the Don’t Look Up actress spoke on the issue of ageism, prevalent in the industry for a long time.
Streep shared that she had witnessed a sharp contrast in the types of roles she was offered after reaching her 40s. The Sophie’s Choice actress, who played a witch in 2014’s Into the Woods highlighted that she was offered three witch roles in a year after becoming 40. It badly affected Streep as she felt “It was sending me a signal I felt about Hollywood and how it felt about people turning 40.”
But the situation saw a sharp turn when Mark Ruffalo wittily commented- “So a lot has changed in the last five years for you.” Meryl Streep was so flattered by the comment, that she surprised everyone on the set and the audience by kissing the Avengers: Endgame on his lips. While Ruffalo was speechless by the sudden happening, James McAvoy humorously stated-
Are you alright? Can I smell? Let me smell it.
After Mark Ruffalo finally realized that he just lived the dreams of thousands of fans and thanked the heavens by raising his hands, Streep added- “I was looking for an excuse all night.” On the other hand, even Graham Norton praised Ruffalo for his smooth comment that gave us one of the most memorable talk show moments.
Meryl Streep on ageism in Hollywood
Many actresses have been vocal about the industry’s inclination towards young actresses. Highly renowned names like Kate Winslet have also been subjected to the issue. Meryl Streep also had her opinions on this and shared in an interview with ABC News in 2014 that the industry has always been kinder to the youth- “I would say our culture is pretty youth-obsessed”.
That Time Meryl Streep Was Motivated By Money To Take A TV Role For The Sake Of The Love Of Her Life
Earlier this year, when The Devil Wears Prada fame visited the Cannes Film Festival to receive an honorary Palme d’Or, she admitted that she was afraid her career would be finished by 40 (via People).
Thirty-five years ago when I was here for the first time, I was already a mother of three. I was about to turn 40 and I thought that my career was over. And that was not an unrealistic expectation for actresses at that time… But my mother, who was usually right about everything, said to me, ‘Meryl, darling, you’ll see it all goes so fast. So fast.’ And it does.
Fortunately, the actress’ impressive acting prowess and record award wins led her to stay for more incredible projects in the industry. Recently her portrayal of Loretta Durkin in Selena Gomez’s Only Murders in the Building Season 3 also won her a Critics’ Choice Television Award and she is confirmed to reprise her successful role in the fourth season of the Hulu show as well.
