Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman reveal their REAL birth names - The Graham Norton Show | BBC

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  • @kush225
    @kush225 5 років тому +11568

    "I'm sorry, what was the question?"
    That is so me

    • @su-rv2uq
      @su-rv2uq 5 років тому +163

      and then.."what is your name?" is the question!

    • @JT-dj9vx
      @JT-dj9vx 4 роки тому +12

      Same lol🤣

    • @SankoCB
      @SankoCB 4 роки тому +18

      Same here - unfortunately it usually happens when I'm in job interviews 🤣🙃

    • @Selbstdenkender
      @Selbstdenkender 4 роки тому +1

      me too lol

    • @Andijt
      @Andijt 4 роки тому +19

      @James Cunico Or maybe she was just having fun.

  • @puckerings
    @puckerings 9 років тому +10765

    I love it when Graham says something about a guest with such confidence, only to have the guest stare at him as if to say "what the hell are you talking about it?"

    • @petal979
      @petal979 9 років тому +81

      +puckerings It's the best!

    • @PhillyFrank1
      @PhillyFrank1 9 років тому +106

      +puckerings. Though with all that Botox, it's a wonder Nicole Kidman can do anything but stare.

    • @LiKe-nq7lo
      @LiKe-nq7lo 9 років тому

      t
      j

    • @kiddasean
      @kiddasean 9 років тому +109

      +puckerings because he got all that info from the pre-interview, but confused her when he got the pet name confused with Hawaiian name.

    • @munhyuyamunhtuya8880
      @munhyuyamunhtuya8880 9 років тому +1

      +Sean David 4yum.x

  • @the3spirit
    @the3spirit 4 роки тому +3929

    The Hokulani story and the research that took is still one of the finest examples of why no other talk show compares to Graham Norton's. Pure brilliance. XOXO ;)

    • @celestedavid7200
      @celestedavid7200 4 роки тому +20

      I just simply googled the name Hokulani and that picture came up with it's story as well. But yeah GH is indeed a great show.

    • @the3spirit
      @the3spirit 4 роки тому +85

      @@celestedavid7200 I wonder if it would have come up before this show aired. Of course it's coming up now, after GH made it a story.

    • @rockstopsthetraffic
      @rockstopsthetraffic 4 роки тому +3

      Almost as intrusive and invasive as Narduar tbh

    • @ahbowakawapoussepousse2712
      @ahbowakawapoussepousse2712 3 роки тому +14

      @@the3spirit Yes. I think you're correct. Google wasn't internationally underway until 2004. I doubt this zoo lady 34++ years after the death of that baby elephant thought to herself, _Oooh I must add the tragic death of one of our baby elephants that died over 3 decades ago!_ 😉

    • @latricee_2000
      @latricee_2000 2 роки тому +2

      he couldnt pronounce the name though

  • @Jenny-cb7ti
    @Jenny-cb7ti 4 роки тому +18823

    “And Meryl Streep you weren’t always Meryl Streep” “wHaT????” She just had 1 second of existential crisis

    • @Afrimusican
      @Afrimusican 4 роки тому +111

      Lolll right

    • @JT-dj9vx
      @JT-dj9vx 4 роки тому +41

      🤣

    • @Da1TruArtistPup
      @Da1TruArtistPup 4 роки тому +28

      😂😂

    • @daemon2470
      @daemon2470 4 роки тому +35

      nope. she forgot her lines. is a sketched reality, remenber that (like all of them)

    • @sunitafisher4758
      @sunitafisher4758 4 роки тому +60

      Jenny Andrade 🌸 I can’t stop laughing, especially when she said what was the question 🤣😂

  • @kausarukus
    @kausarukus 8 років тому +17105

    "Meryl Streep, you weren't always Meryl Streep" " What?" lmao, she sounded so confused

    • @SpectralKnight
      @SpectralKnight 8 років тому +447

      Yeah it took her a full 30 seconds to remember she wasn't always a famous actress :)

    • @libertasinveritas3198
      @libertasinveritas3198 8 років тому +94

      lmao ^^ To read this made me laugh much more than to hear it.

    • @Rhowski
      @Rhowski 8 років тому +449

      ''What was the question?"

    • @aidenignition
      @aidenignition 7 років тому +41

      Now I can't stop replaying that part XD

    • @erinr.b.575
      @erinr.b.575 7 років тому +87

      "What was the question" 😂😂

  • @brontiq
    @brontiq 2 роки тому +404

    It always amazes me how incredibly down to earth Meryl is. She's like that awesome auntie everyone loves bcs she bakes the best cakes and has the coolest stories

    • @TonyMontanaDS
      @TonyMontanaDS 2 роки тому

      She also openly supports a child rapist, so there's that too.

    • @OGRH
      @OGRH 2 роки тому +7

      Yup, that old grandma 3 weeks away from losing her adrenachrome supply! 😃

  • @brianadigregorio3297
    @brianadigregorio3297 4 роки тому +6665

    Graham Norton: You weren’t always Meryl Streep.
    Meryl Streep: **shocked**

    • @vladimirlenin8917
      @vladimirlenin8917 4 роки тому +5

      Haha, laugh at the image.

    • @JP47471
      @JP47471 4 роки тому +1

      ROFL

    • @MicahiLove
      @MicahiLove 4 роки тому +11

      Made me think of Phoebe Buffay 😂😂😂

    • @TonyEnglandUK
      @TonyEnglandUK 3 роки тому +21

      She seemed worried Graham was about to tell her she used to be Dustin Hoffman.

    • @AmaraEmme
      @AmaraEmme 3 роки тому +7

      “What’s your name?”
      “Greg…”
      “No… I chaaanged it!”

  • @EllieHolz
    @EllieHolz 6 років тому +3528

    I know I'm late to the comments, but I WORK WITH BARB! She is no longer at the zoo, but she is honestly the kindest warmest person in the world. IM DYING OVER THAT EMAIL THOUGH.

    • @norbertnono
      @norbertnono 4 роки тому +200

      Ellie Holzapfel-I hope Barbara the Zoo Lady got to see this interview and learn how entertaining Nicole Kidman and Meryl Streep found her email.

    • @darcy3478
      @darcy3478 3 роки тому +72

      I thought it was rather sad like why feel the need to tell her that the beautiful baby Elephant she was named after died, I'm not blaming Barbara as she was just replying to an email but Graham could have thought it was a bit bad to tell her that. Sadly that's 'humour' for you though even sad stories deserve to be laughed at 🙄 I didn't find it funny though but each to their own 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @johnnym3071
      @johnnym3071 3 роки тому +106

      @@darcy3478 too soon?

    • @kikicrete
      @kikicrete 3 роки тому +34

      @@darcy3478 His "humour" was at the women's expense. I found it a patronising interview of such talented brilliant women by this ordinary host.

    • @darcy3478
      @darcy3478 3 роки тому +23

      @@kikicrete I agree it was a very distasteful interview, I don't watch this Show normally but ended up here after watching something else. I don't approve of his interview technique it is very patronising.

  • @evernevermore-ci2so
    @evernevermore-ci2so 3 роки тому +319

    Meryl is hilarious. It's no wonder she's such a brilliant actress. She's got great presence even when just sitting and chatting.

    • @effu9593
      @effu9593 2 роки тому

      It's a shame she's a brainwashed democrat.

    • @hawple
      @hawple Рік тому

      She’s an uptight old hag lol

    • @helenogbonna3361
      @helenogbonna3361 19 днів тому

      Purf😊

  • @silvr94
    @silvr94 8 років тому +1885

    Graham's comedic timing is divine!

    • @NicoleBrown147
      @NicoleBrown147 8 років тому +28

      Jake yes I just noticed as he looked right into the camera, "Good luck with your interview." Lol

    • @waynej2608
      @waynej2608 5 років тому +7

      Yeah, he's very good. Wish his show played over here. We get Jimmy Kimmel and co. Good grief.

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg 4 роки тому

      @@waynej2608 Yea you get fatty Corden, keep him please.👍🤣

    • @drvculvtepes2940
      @drvculvtepes2940 2 роки тому +1

      He’s a genius

  • @krismilko
    @krismilko 9 років тому +6619

    "This was in 1970 and Barbara remembers it like it was yesterday!" hahaha

    • @joebaxter6895
      @joebaxter6895 7 років тому +116

      Cuz Barbara did it!

    • @keigisa
      @keigisa 7 років тому +45

      Kris Milko there was no jealous "younger elephant"

    • @kirbogamer3163
      @kirbogamer3163 7 років тому +54

      kim-chi how many times do you have to say that???

    • @jasminewilliams3351
      @jasminewilliams3351 7 років тому +3

      😂😂😂😂

    • @OMGiGi
      @OMGiGi 6 років тому

      Kris Milko I dead when he said that 😂😂😂

  • @joethelion6016
    @joethelion6016 2 роки тому +148

    Meryl Streep. No words for how much respect I have for this absolute legend of an actor. Never acts like a diva.
    Still beautiful.

    • @joethelion6016
      @joethelion6016 2 роки тому +1

      @Karl with a K Nigella Lawson went to Oxford, she's definitely not thick 😁
      Her father is Lord Lawson, he was UK Chancellor of the Exchequer

    • @joethelion6016
      @joethelion6016 Рік тому

      @@grantn.9061 Yeah ...... so?
      Don't try and be edgy mate 😆

    • @joethelion6016
      @joethelion6016 Рік тому

      @@grantn.9061 what are you 12?
      Please just stop ffs 😫

  • @orleepembo1
    @orleepembo1 8 років тому +3286

    "What is your name is the question" hahaha I adore her!!

  • @anabananakarina
    @anabananakarina 8 років тому +12640

    I love that when Meryl speaks, everyone is silent.

    • @sapphire3735
      @sapphire3735 5 років тому +12

      @@unchosenzombie5144 ??? who

    • @JenniferDaniels909
      @JenniferDaniels909 5 років тому +52

      As they should be :)

    • @jeremysears4263
      @jeremysears4263 5 років тому +12

      @@sapphire3735 Either Uncosen is speaking about Roman Polanski or Woody Allen.

    • @Alusnovalotus
      @Alusnovalotus 5 років тому +10

      Anakarina “That’s all”

    • @midhun6147
      @midhun6147 5 років тому +1

      Your name sounds like a russian Novel

  • @kathe.o.
    @kathe.o. 2 роки тому +115

    I had no clue Nicole was born in Hawaii. I thought she was born & raised in Australia. LOVE both these ladies, regardless of the name. Both are fabulous actresses. Talented to their very bone.

    • @knucklehead2493
      @knucklehead2493 2 роки тому +6

      She was actually born on the airplane on the way to Hawaii

    • @rossrose1534
      @rossrose1534 Рік тому +7

      She is Australian and raised in Australia. Her parents were working in Hawaii at the time Nicole was born

    • @janel342
      @janel342 8 місяців тому

      I find it hard when talking of actresses to put Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman in the same sentence.

  • @magdalenacukor2448
    @magdalenacukor2448 4 роки тому +7883

    Imagine a world where instead of Meryl Streep we have Patty Street.

    • @nataliedigiacomo1148
      @nataliedigiacomo1148 4 роки тому +224

      i’m crying, this comment is amazing.

    • @magdalenacukor2448
      @magdalenacukor2448 4 роки тому +157

      @@nataliedigiacomo1148 an underrated actress in family sitcoms

    • @kkibela
      @kkibela 4 роки тому +49

      She would have been a kids tv entertainer 100

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg 4 роки тому +9

      Meryl wanted to be Street. She prefers t(ea) to p(ee)..well who wouldn't?

    • @reginaldsmithers3468
      @reginaldsmithers3468 4 роки тому +10

      @@CB-xr1eg I don't know about you, but I like crumpets. Tea goes with crumpets. Pee goes with strumpets. I'm trying to keep the trash in the caravan thank you very much.

  • @exoenthusiast5476
    @exoenthusiast5476 5 років тому +5967

    "She was found dead in the moat of her exhibit-"
    "This is awful why are you telling me this"
    LMAO NICOLE WHY ARE YOU SO CUTE?

    • @vampitupmanchesterchrissie1293
      @vampitupmanchesterchrissie1293 4 роки тому +23

      exo enthusiast That is often my exact response to so many things! 🥺😆

    • @lmangayaay
      @lmangayaay 4 роки тому +5

      whats the name of the girl beside meryl streep?

    • @stefwithanf2209
      @stefwithanf2209 4 роки тому +5

      lorenz m I believe the one sitting next to her is Katie Holmes

    • @kelly8099
      @kelly8099 4 роки тому +29

      Stef with an F Carey Mulligan

    • @stefwithanf2209
      @stefwithanf2209 4 роки тому +6

      Redochre 80 lmfao yes. Now that you say it, I can see it. It was the hair and gestures that totally reminded me of Katie Holmes.
      How weird that your brain can just implant what you expect

  • @aedrdeaslzr8955
    @aedrdeaslzr8955 3 роки тому +207

    "good luck with your interview!" lol damn Barb's a savage!

  • @musikeraiza
    @musikeraiza 4 роки тому +5390

    Meryl Streep is like Hermione Granger "it's not Alowha it's ALoha" 😂😭😂

    • @vinitvsankhe
      @vinitvsankhe 4 роки тому +29

      Ha ha I thought the same

    • @nikidon99
      @nikidon99 4 роки тому +121

      "It's not haloha, it's aloha"

    • @rumtumbugger
      @rumtumbugger 4 роки тому +4

      @@nikidon99 You say Tomato

    • @dnhy7951
      @dnhy7951 4 роки тому +17

      Apologies for being lazy and not checking myself but who is Hermione Granger?

    • @srirachaegg2518
      @srirachaegg2518 4 роки тому +18

      @@dnhy7951 bless you I hope you never have to find out

  • @lightquest2
    @lightquest2 5 років тому +7628

    When you realize Meryl’s real name Mary Louise is the same name as her character in Big Little Lies 😲

    • @Ap-qu8fq
      @Ap-qu8fq 5 років тому +329

      And she plays Nicole Kidman's mother in law

    • @threwthelookingglass7194
      @threwthelookingglass7194 5 років тому +13

      BoneStudios15 my grandmother name????

    • @yvie914
      @yvie914 5 років тому +389

      The author named the character after Meryl Streep's real name. Shes a big fan and was hoping meryl would play her and couldnt believe she said Yes. Meryl was a fan of the show and said yes before she knew what the role was 😉

    • @stephaniepinto9390
      @stephaniepinto9390 5 років тому +23

      Omg! Wow. How funny

    • @cgygflkj
      @cgygflkj 5 років тому +23

      Don't think that's a coincidence dear.

  • @mick2d2
    @mick2d2 3 роки тому +80

    "What is your name, is the question!" Graham just cracks me up! This program is one of the best stress relievers ever (together with WILTY) as it's guaranteed to make you laugh!

  • @user-uz4cc6qz1q
    @user-uz4cc6qz1q 8 років тому +2690

    3:47 how the hell does Graham manage to make this sad story sound so fucking hilarious hahaha

  • @CaptainAmaziiing
    @CaptainAmaziiing 5 років тому +9200

    "It happened in 1970 and Barbara remembers it like it was yesterday"
    Plot twist: Barbara is an elephant.
    Plot twist II: She's the elephant who pushed Okolani.

    • @tuyanaonnet5251
      @tuyanaonnet5251 4 роки тому +235

      I know it`s a sad story but I can`t stop laughing

    • @donnakelly653
      @donnakelly653 4 роки тому +66

      Damn you. Take my upvote!

    • @anneteller3128
      @anneteller3128 4 роки тому +45

      I rarely vote, but that was too good. You are one of about 5 votes I have ever given. That was a good one. You should be his co-host.

    • @Jappy1981
      @Jappy1981 4 роки тому +4

      Dave Cooke, thank you. 😄

    • @lmangayaay
      @lmangayaay 4 роки тому +4

      whats the name of the girl beside meryl streep?

  • @dtk404
    @dtk404 4 роки тому +97

    Me: "Why is he saying any of this?"
    Nicole Kidman, seconds later: "This is awful. Why are you telling me this?"
    Heavenly star

  • @adoraa4751
    @adoraa4751 8 років тому +988

    "And she remembers it like yesterday" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @andymcl92
      @andymcl92 5 років тому +19

      Because an elephant keeper never forgets

    • @helenogbonna3361
      @helenogbonna3361 19 днів тому

      @@andymcl92I love thus

  • @Filmdude0
    @Filmdude0 7 років тому +101

    I simply love Nicole Kidman's changes of facial expressions on her face over the duration of that story, from happy to surprised, shock, sadness....etc...

  • @carolberwindscheffler2708
    @carolberwindscheffler2708 4 роки тому +30

    Love Nicole so talented versatile yet down to earth. She is kind and real. Bless her and her family.

    • @blackforest825
      @blackforest825 Рік тому +2

      Versatile next level! No other actress compares. Musicals, superhero films, comedy, viking epics, existential dramas, she's done it all! From Moulin Rouge! and To Die For to Being the Ricardos and The Hours to Paddington and Aquaman - she can do LITERALLY anything. 100 projects behind her, and she's still got another 20-30 years of acting, God willing. Genius.

    • @FutureWarrenBuffett
      @FutureWarrenBuffett Рік тому

      ​@@blackforest825ohh and she looks just stunning day after day !

  • @lowwfeh
    @lowwfeh 7 років тому +641

    0:04 Meryl literally had a small existential crisis at that second

  • @LaurenRogersss
    @LaurenRogersss 9 років тому +1713

    I could listen to Meryl Streep talk all day

    • @ahandleforsomeonetosee
      @ahandleforsomeonetosee 9 років тому +10

      Don't we all

    • @Gary-tc7zx
      @Gary-tc7zx 8 років тому +12

      +Lauren Rogers Really? She seems really dazed and confused and is talking really slow and constantly losing her train of thought.

    • @CJK55
      @CJK55 8 років тому +3

      yes

    • @jangiew
      @jangiew 8 років тому +24

      +Disc Master I think she is a sharp lady and she is just funny. The way she tells a story is just funny.

    • @heraldreyes7428
      @heraldreyes7428 8 років тому +19

      +Lauren Rogers i could watch Meryl strip all day

  • @stephanimonster
    @stephanimonster 4 роки тому +22

    Meryl is such a graceful lady! In her manners in everything! She also aged with grace!

  • @DrStratComm
    @DrStratComm 7 років тому +136

    "Good luck with your interview." -- WTF!! I nearly died laughing! Couldn't decide whether to cry because of the terrible fate of the baby elephant, or to let the laughter out because of Graham. Cannot get enough of this show. What a great host!! :)

  • @bennybooya111
    @bennybooya111 8 років тому +2064

    If Meryl had it her own way she would be called Patty Street hahaha!

  • @mazhender6077
    @mazhender6077 4 роки тому +102

    "Good luck with your interview!" 😂

  • @medusagorgon9
    @medusagorgon9 5 років тому +879

    Every time I watch this I end up giggling. Barbara gossiping about the 1970 salacious murder of a baby elephant.🤣

    • @KeeBay30
      @KeeBay30 4 роки тому +48

      I like your usage of the word "salacious" here. 😂

    • @sailaab
      @sailaab 4 роки тому +5

      what has humanity come down to😆
      giggling at a murder

    • @Clutching.My.Pearls
      @Clutching.My.Pearls 3 роки тому +8

      Like she's dishing the dirt.

    • @JuliaBl
      @JuliaBl 3 роки тому

      Violence in the playyard....

  • @ArnavPushkar
    @ArnavPushkar 6 років тому +107

    Look at her saying '.....and my name was Meryl' and she does something with her glasses. This is how an actor lends a core to the character and this is what makes Meryl Streep a genius!

  • @RaphaelRRangel
    @RaphaelRRangel 3 роки тому +13

    I love this story, as tragic as it is. The dramatization that Graham does is awesome.

  • @chewy5563
    @chewy5563 9 років тому +5175

    Anyone else feel sorry for the poor baby elephant

    • @MildredFlan
      @MildredFlan 9 років тому +164

      +Aaron S so you're like... against animals or something?

    • @dominiquenanuruw1651
      @dominiquenanuruw1651 9 років тому +51

      I do! Poor little thing!

    • @spidaminida
      @spidaminida 9 років тому +10

      +matt biz Carey looks like she shed a tear...

    • @juliomaximino6280
      @juliomaximino6280 9 років тому +49

      +Aaron S In reality humans are animals so we are like them.

    • @atolm1
      @atolm1 9 років тому +31

      +matt biz Yeah it was such a fun interview until about that point :/

  • @mariaheart8259
    @mariaheart8259 7 років тому +38

    The way he read that email, and the way he reads anything on this show is one of the reasons I love Graham Norton

  • @RandomPerson-cz8yq
    @RandomPerson-cz8yq 4 роки тому +73

    Carey mulligan looks amazing as a brunette. There i said it.

    • @lordmysticlaw1991
      @lordmysticlaw1991 4 роки тому +3

      Omg I was struggling to figure out who it is, I thought I know that face but I can't quite put a name to it... you're right, she does!

    • @pleasureismine21
      @pleasureismine21 3 роки тому +1

      yeah I found she is more beautiful as blond!

  • @sugarlove
    @sugarlove 6 років тому +976

    the best interviewer eeeeeever xxxxxxxx

  • @JennieKerfuffle
    @JennieKerfuffle 9 років тому +6437

    Hokulani's story is the saddest fucking thing I've ever heard, but the way Graham Norton told it made me laugh so hard.

    • @stephenfermoyle1498
      @stephenfermoyle1498 9 років тому +9

      +Jennie Kerfuffle yes it was.very very funny

    • @imenims3361
      @imenims3361 9 років тому

      j'habite j'y Tu

    • @outkast978
      @outkast978 8 років тому +126

      +Jennie Kerfuffle The woman who wrote the letter sounds amazing.

    • @MisterMitchMM
      @MisterMitchMM 8 років тому +33

      Seriously had me rolling on the floor.

    • @angelawat98
      @angelawat98 8 років тому +7

      i was soo hooked i wondered where the rest of the video went

  • @mapother33
    @mapother33 2 роки тому +29

    Nicole’s reaction is soooo funny lmao

  • @clinicalpsychologistwannab7706
    @clinicalpsychologistwannab7706 9 років тому +304

    meryl and nicole are 2 of the best actresses ever

    • @terrywright7470
      @terrywright7470 22 дні тому

      All four of those ladies on Graham`s settee are PROPER stars.

  • @samples2cool
    @samples2cool 9 років тому +673

    That email was hilarious!! It brought me to tears!! Lmbo!!

  • @ErnieKings27
    @ErnieKings27 3 роки тому +52

    4:02 “Oh this is awful why are you telling me this?!” But good old Graham continue , classic Graham slightly a sociopath 😅

    • @TonyEnglandUK
      @TonyEnglandUK 3 роки тому +4

      I love Graham's look to camera when he reads _"Good luck with your interview"_ 4:25

  • @missisfreddiemercury
    @missisfreddiemercury 9 років тому +1183

    OMG, total girl crush on Carey, she looks so beautiful. And Nicole is very sweet.

    • @MaccaThePacker
      @MaccaThePacker 9 років тому +14

      +missisfreddiemercury I could eat Carey right off the plate.

    • @missisfreddiemercury
      @missisfreddiemercury 9 років тому +3

      kezren89 she played in several films, like An Education

    • @IAMTheNerdHerd
      @IAMTheNerdHerd 9 років тому +1

      +Tucker Kaufmann Why?

    • @LaSheefra
      @LaSheefra 9 років тому +7

      +missisfreddiemercury I almost didnt recognise her with this hair! Wow!

    • @IAMTheNerdHerd
      @IAMTheNerdHerd 9 років тому +12

      Tucker Kaufmann All I meant was that thinking a girl is pretty doesn't make you a lesbian!

  • @ileanaluna4491
    @ileanaluna4491 6 років тому +564

    Meryl pulled a hermoine Granger on Graham." Its not haloha its Aloha" lol

    • @Viktorvelat95
      @Viktorvelat95 4 роки тому +5

      Ileana Luna or aunt Josephine from a Series of Unfortunate Events, who was a retired grammar teacher (that role was played by Meryl)

    • @familybills2908
      @familybills2908 4 роки тому +1

      Ileana Luna yeah she did!!!

    • @gmaddocks
      @gmaddocks 4 роки тому +2

      That is because she let her real personality slip-out. A kind person would not correct someone in front of millions of viewers.

    • @samaira15
      @samaira15 3 роки тому +3

      @@gmaddocks oh do shut it

  • @bruh-ok5ks
    @bruh-ok5ks 4 роки тому +23

    i couldn't help but laugh when graham was reading the letter from barbara about the elephant (the story isn't exactly funny but graham's comedic timing and nicole's reaction makes it a lot funnier)

  • @JennyLinnea
    @JennyLinnea 9 років тому +1447

    -You weren't always Meryl Streep
    - WHAT?! Oh...
    Hilarious! :*D

  • @isaacerrypagogo98
    @isaacerrypagogo98 4 роки тому +715

    Norton: Meryl Streep, you weren't always Meryl Streep
    Streep: *shocked Pikachu face*

    • @DodgerFanAD_23
      @DodgerFanAD_23 4 роки тому +7

      Yup 🤣

    • @Strawberryknight
      @Strawberryknight 4 роки тому +6

      What face would she show when people ask about her close connection with Weinstein?

    • @kkandsims4612
      @kkandsims4612 3 роки тому

      Since I been around she’s always been Meryl Streep 😂😂

  • @terrywright7470
    @terrywright7470 3 місяці тому +2

    Nicole Kidman is one of those actors that everyone likes, but few people know of her upbringing, and she always looks surprised when people want to know more about her. I am totally in awe of this fantastic lady, who does not seem to know just what a beautiful person she is, both inside (and most obviously) on the outside. She just HAS to be one of the most stunningly beautiful ladies to ever grace our screens. Plus she has a wicked sense of humour. How can one person be so gifted and attractive?

  • @mimmadelorenzis8561
    @mimmadelorenzis8561 4 роки тому +177

    This is hilarious Nicole Kidman's face is priceless when he reads the letter

  • @lovinsunsets7825
    @lovinsunsets7825 7 років тому +208

    Omg Meryl correcting Graham on "Aloha"😂Coming from a local of Hawaii, that means a lot to me

    • @robin-chat2812
      @robin-chat2812 4 роки тому +3

      If she was born in Hawaii, doesn't she have usa citizenship? Was her father working in Hawaii on a visa? I've got questions

    • @dianemoore5925
      @dianemoore5925 4 роки тому +2

      @@robin-chat2812 isn't that 14 ammendment. She would be an American and Australian too. ??? Gotta go check. Lol.

    • @robin-chat2812
      @robin-chat2812 4 роки тому +2

      Yeah, she's listed as American-Australian

    • @Mr_Howitzer
      @Mr_Howitzer 4 роки тому +4

      @@robin-chat2812 what you trying to get her deported?

    • @robin-chat2812
      @robin-chat2812 4 роки тому +2

      Nah, I like her. Never realized she was born in USA

  • @deanronson6331
    @deanronson6331 3 роки тому +15

    Meryl Streep is a perfect name for one of the best movie actresses that's ever lived.

  • @community1949
    @community1949 5 років тому +4747

    Brits have a whole different brand of humor.

    • @PanglossDr
      @PanglossDr 5 років тому +140

      He is Irish

    • @waynej2608
      @waynej2608 5 років тому +305

      And as an American, I can say that this British humor, is more to my liking, than the late nite hosts we have. Well, Conan is decent enough. Cheers. 😎

    • @odhranoshea6269
      @odhranoshea6269 5 років тому +28

      @@PanglossDr he may as well be British though

    • @smartgenes1
      @smartgenes1 5 років тому +5

      @@odhranoshea6269 Norton is a tosspot

    • @skhariling
      @skhariling 4 роки тому +26

      Conan has said that he is 100% irish

  • @Smilthy
    @Smilthy 5 років тому +518

    "Good luck with your interview" HAHAA

  • @gailshore8540
    @gailshore8540 4 роки тому +14

    Great chat with Meryl. One of the greatest actors of our time. So versatile.

  • @lolpo555
    @lolpo555 9 років тому +1946

    Nicole Kidman and Meryl Streep all togheter, on one sofa. I wanna ask them something about The Hours movie.

    • @oscarfun100
      @oscarfun100 9 років тому +21

      +lolpo555 Yeh, I wish there was a few questions, stories about filming that amazing movie. But it's showbiz, and that movie was about 13 years ago, so they have to talk about the new projects.

    • @lolpo555
      @lolpo555 9 років тому +1

      Gábor Vág
      Yeah.. ;)

    • @thingthang2904
      @thingthang2904 9 років тому +4

      +Gábor Vág -They did talk about the hours in that interview but it happened before this clip

    • @oscarfun100
      @oscarfun100 9 років тому +1

      Thing Thang I know, but it was only a joke about Nicole's nose. I want to see and hear more. :)

    • @thingthang2904
      @thingthang2904 9 років тому +7

      Gábor Vág True but at least it shows it's not a forgotten movie

  • @VengieanceSake5
    @VengieanceSake5 9 років тому +506

    "you'd think, busy busy busy i got a zoo to run, i'll stop there. no.. barbara continues.."

  • @011KiKi
    @011KiKi 8 років тому +332

    R.I.P. Baby Hokulani :'(

  • @shaunciequinones5077
    @shaunciequinones5077 8 років тому +820

    RIP Hokulani 💗

    • @stephanie4456
      @stephanie4456 6 років тому

      who

    • @johnlee7164
      @johnlee7164 6 років тому +11

      Not Nicole Kidman tho, at least not yet. The murdered baby elephant.

  • @survivor648
    @survivor648 11 місяців тому +4

    Graham seems like he’s sitting at a table with friends. I love his show. It funny and brutally honest.

  • @uluhru4evoh
    @uluhru4evoh 4 роки тому +770

    Norm: where'd you get your name?
    Nicole: from the Honolulu Zoo
    Me: *being from Hawaii* yep, that checks out

    • @rfresa
      @rfresa 4 роки тому +7

      Norm?

    • @conditioners1
      @conditioners1 4 роки тому +51

      Norm is Graham's Hawaiian Name.

    • @aishrocks210
      @aishrocks210 4 роки тому +4

      @@conditioners1 there’s no R in the Hawaiian alphabet.
      AEIOUHKLMNPW’.

    • @marinadeburgos8666
      @marinadeburgos8666 4 роки тому

      @@aishrocks210 what does the second O stands for?

    • @aishrocks210
      @aishrocks210 4 роки тому

      @@marinadeburgos8666 oh lol I meant to put a "P" thanks, just edited.

  • @zayneb9264
    @zayneb9264 9 років тому +78

    Awww Meryl's such a sweetheart

  • @hg82met
    @hg82met 4 роки тому +11

    I love how he says "good luck with your interview". Many people forget that Graham went to drama school.

  • @dongrahamburg9050
    @dongrahamburg9050 9 років тому +30

    Love every one of Nicole's performances. She is sensational and timeless.

  • @HUYI1
    @HUYI1 8 років тому +2030

    I swear nicole kidman never ages she still looks the same as ever.

    • @BobbyManford
      @BobbyManford 8 років тому +227

      That's called Botox

    • @mailamakua602
      @mailamakua602 8 років тому +26

      +Booby Manfanny and stitching! 😹

    • @mishellcornell2160
      @mishellcornell2160 8 років тому +60

      HUYI1 ..Loads of botox..she admits it..but she is a lovely woman..have you seen her on the jimmy fallon show in new york.hillarious she was fab

    • @HUYI1
      @HUYI1 8 років тому +6

      ah, so that is her secret huh, horrible stuff i've heard.

    • @Mulderitssme
      @Mulderitssme 7 років тому +18

      Botox works very well on her.

  • @Channel-ew9dr
    @Channel-ew9dr 11 місяців тому +6

    "My twin!" Nicole is the purest, sweetest woman!

  • @jmoore4224
    @jmoore4224 4 роки тому +421

    Why did I laugh SO hard at the elephant letter? I feel awful that I’m STILL laughing lol. Smh.

    • @maxpenn6374
      @maxpenn6374 4 роки тому +5

      Is there a word for that in English--laughing at something tragic while knowing it's not really laughable? There should be.

    • @kirkris7563
      @kirkris7563 4 роки тому +1

      @@maxpenn6374 Schaudenfraude - Taking pleasure in someone elses pain. Joy from someone else's misfortune. German, not English but it translates haha

    • @maxpenn6374
      @maxpenn6374 4 роки тому +3

      @@kirkris7563 Nicht genau--not exactly. Schadenfreude to me is seeing a great legislative moralist charged with using public money to fund his extramarital affairs, for example. The same word doesn't describe my amusement when for example, the funeral director says, "If you wish, please view the deceased before you pass out." (I was less mature when that happened.)

    • @siennajuliette379
      @siennajuliette379 4 роки тому +5

      @@maxpenn6374 sadistic humour. however, it's graham's comedic timing that makes this story hilarious

    • @laraluna9365
      @laraluna9365 3 роки тому +2

      @@maxpenn6374 dark humor.

  • @snippetsofvictoria
    @snippetsofvictoria 8 років тому +236

    "what is your name?" was the question
    hahahahaha

    • @ajplays7241
      @ajplays7241 6 років тому

      only if he wouldve added Stefani Germanotta Lady Gaga to this lmao

  • @LilHulk08
    @LilHulk08 4 роки тому +5

    Graham is the best talk show host on the planet! He always gets the best out of his guests!

  • @cathnz9726
    @cathnz9726 5 років тому +20

    That was hilarious but sad! I also love when Nicole lets her Ozzie accent shine through (as a Kiwi, I don't say that often!). She seems so genuine on the show.

  • @artofcontortion7598
    @artofcontortion7598 8 років тому +433

    Nicole is definitely a heavenly star

    • @belenheredia2024
      @belenheredia2024 5 років тому

      @S Anna do you copy paste the same comment?? if u dont i admire u, you must have time

  • @florriehathorn1890
    @florriehathorn1890 5 місяців тому

    Graham Norton is hilarious as were they all! This is one of my favorite clips! Thanks, Barb for a great e-mail and history! Love this!

  • @jaredvr
    @jaredvr 8 років тому +227

    Nicole kidman and Meryl Streep together !! thats something worth watching

    • @bungaathifah4631
      @bungaathifah4631 5 років тому +8

      Hey watch big little lies season two they are together

    • @princesskunji
      @princesskunji 5 років тому +2

      They are also together in the movie about Virginia Woolf, the last hours.

    • @alebelen4255
      @alebelen4255 5 років тому

      @S Anna you can believe what you want is just your opinion

    • @belenheredia2024
      @belenheredia2024 5 років тому

      @@princesskunji the hours

  • @shadowboxing7029
    @shadowboxing7029 5 років тому +531

    I love that Meryl corrected him, in my country it's almost encouraged not to pronounce the native language properly as English is the predominant language. But if you mispronounce English, you'll hear about it. All language regardless should be treated with respect.

    • @JuliaSochnikova
      @JuliaSochnikova 5 років тому +24

      Yeah, but she did not pronounce it correctly, I live in Hawaii, that's not how you pronounce it. She actually looked embarrassing. If you are not Hawaian, and it is not your native language, you have no business in correcting anyone.

    • @shadowboxing7029
      @shadowboxing7029 4 роки тому +46

      @@JuliaSochnikova I can see where you're coming from but I think intent is important as well. She may not have gotten it right but the purpose was to pay respect I think. To not normalise mispronunciation of minority languages as acceptable from a standpoint that they are unworthy of such respect.

    • @xkathygee
      @xkathygee 4 роки тому +22

      @@JuliaSochnikova the point was that there is no "h" in the beginning. It's not embarrassing to correct that, it was cringey that he basically said "hello" with an "a" at the end.

    • @andrewpill4602
      @andrewpill4602 4 роки тому +1

      @@JuliaSochnikova as an innocent lover of language too, I am intrigued that the second "i" is dropped in "Hawaian". It's little things like that that make language so fascinating. I remember a Ms. Dawne N. Lee (born 1967) whose middle name was Hawaian and was enormously long - the longest in the world and thus her passport to the Guinness Book of Records at that time......

    • @gabyjuen
      @gabyjuen 4 роки тому +5

      @alison webster Actually, the English pronunciation in the 17th century was more similar to the actual American English than the actual British one... The European pronunciation AFTER the colonization had a huge influence of French (which was a standard of high society in those days), and America did not received that "modernization" because of the distance, so they kept a more antique pronunciation 😉

  • @MsLilyPickles
    @MsLilyPickles 4 роки тому +20

    The Meryl Streep portion of this had me laughing so hard. She’s so goddamn precious. And don’t get me started on Nicole Kidman. She’s friggin’ adorable.

    • @qqleq
      @qqleq 4 роки тому

      She's 1.5 months younger than me. People always think I am at least 10 years younger than I look. But if I would be with her they would call me a dirty old man.

  • @absidd
    @absidd 8 років тому +127

    Poor Hokulani! Rest in peace. :(

  • @theshard5697
    @theshard5697 8 років тому +1045

    Patty Street xD

  • @nathalie2440
    @nathalie2440 2 місяці тому +1

    This is the funniest graham interview bit I’ve ever seen !! The story about the elephant cracks me up every time I see this !!! 😂

  • @prittyyyy
    @prittyyyy 8 років тому +576

    So many incredible women in one sofa!

  • @jorgbauch334
    @jorgbauch334 8 років тому +503

    Meryl Streep is a great Actress and a great person.

    • @johnwedgbury6817
      @johnwedgbury6817 5 років тому +6

      great actress yeah. person, meh

    • @kingmufasa8929
      @kingmufasa8929 5 років тому

      jörg bauch read my comment

    • @awm8221
      @awm8221 5 років тому

      Except in some movies

    • @missyb9438
      @missyb9438 5 років тому

      Not what I’ve read🤷🏼‍♀️

    • @wdcuthbert8162
      @wdcuthbert8162 3 роки тому

      Great actress on screen. Off screen, liberal POS

  • @ripapa6355
    @ripapa6355 4 роки тому +5

    "What is your name, is the question."
    That is the funniest thing ever uttered by a talk show host.
    Graham Norton is the greatest.

  • @Varga3344
    @Varga3344 8 років тому +238

    I lost count on how many times I watched this, and I crack up every single time.

    • @alysiaboehner3606
      @alysiaboehner3606 5 років тому

      Hussein Kambar
      I don’t know if you have any time tomorrow afternoon let me know what🖤awe I

    • @nicolakozera3853
      @nicolakozera3853 5 років тому +2

      I needed that comment so that I knew I'm not the only one weirdo here :X

  • @Mysticalsmile777
    @Mysticalsmile777 Рік тому +4

    I laughed extra hard at the elephant part lmao💀☠️⚰️
    That part really killed me for some reason. What a hilarious chat show😂😂😂

  • @Devia2012choolife
    @Devia2012choolife 9 років тому +46

    Meryl is still so down to earth and lovely albeit bring hugely successful. I really love this lady . she's a inspiration .

  • @Rachel123awesome
    @Rachel123awesome 5 років тому +365

    So Meryl Streep’s real name is Mary Louise and in Big Little Lies her characters name is Mary Louise 💁🏻

    • @oscarfun100
      @oscarfun100 5 років тому +11

      Yes. Cher always calls her Mary Louise.

    • @slpjbp8232
      @slpjbp8232 4 роки тому +4

      Yes the writer, who is a fan, named it after her hoping she will play the part and she did! :)

    • @pibly7784
      @pibly7784 4 роки тому

      Mariam JM Sorry- but I so dislike the name Louise. Ugh.

    • @kkandsims4612
      @kkandsims4612 3 роки тому

      @@pibly7784 that’s legit her daughters name

  • @stephenireland3816
    @stephenireland3816 4 роки тому +5

    Nicole lived up to her name!
    You learn something every day in stage 4 quarantine in Australia🇦🇺
    Nicole’s so attractive and I love her quirky personality, very Aussie

  • @FaisalViews
    @FaisalViews 7 років тому +35

    The genuine concern in Meryl Streep's voice when she says "what" just has me dying hahahaha

  • @SuAva
    @SuAva 8 років тому +118

    Nawww rest in peace, poor Hokulani

  • @rightuppercut1426
    @rightuppercut1426 4 роки тому +12

    The shocked reactions Nicole Kidman gives are hilarious.

  • @Shazianne
    @Shazianne 5 років тому +97

    To Barbara!
    Doing her job, and doing it well.

  • @urmom2070
    @urmom2070 5 років тому +60

    "No , but I did " iconic 😂

  • @misophoniq
    @misophoniq 4 роки тому +5

    Oh man, this show is pure gold! Why don't we have stuff like that over here!?

  • @charomiami
    @charomiami 4 роки тому +8

    This shows brings the best out of people wish we had a show like this in America. Also the guests always looked so relaxed.

    • @Writ3r_Dude
      @Writ3r_Dude 2 роки тому

      The guests get booze. Of course they are relaxed.

  • @niviaoliveira5240
    @niviaoliveira5240 6 років тому +16

    "Good luck with your intervew"
    Barbara is very gentle 😂

  • @kokoromind3282
    @kokoromind3282 Рік тому +3

    This will forever be one of my all time favourite interview clips ! :D

  • @saracarr3382
    @saracarr3382 4 роки тому +54

    I love when Graham says “if I’m wrong...!” So much funnier watching it repeated bc you know he would’ve had a whole bit and contacted a zoo halfway across the globe for nothing. 😂😂

  • @loganmiddlenamepending5297
    @loganmiddlenamepending5297 7 років тому +13

    Why could Meryl be like 18, 28, 48, or 68? She is literally timeless, both in her performances and her personality

  • @nichegoseberazdvatri
    @nichegoseberazdvatri 4 роки тому +4

    Patty, Kathy, Debbie.... Love how she changes her tone of voice here LMAO