November 16th 2024.
The recent appearance of Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan on The Graham Norton Show has been making waves, with their powerful message on women's safety gaining a lot of attention on social media. The two talented actors, who have both been nominated for Academy Awards, appeared on the BBC One talk show alongside Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne.
During the show, Redmayne discussed his training for his role as a lone assassin in the series The Day Of The Jackal, revealing that he was taught how to use a phone as a weapon. In response, Mescal, 28, shared that he wouldn't turn to a phone in a dangerous situation, to which Ronan added, "That's what girls have to think about all the time. Am I right ladies?"
The clip quickly went viral, and Mescal was asked about the overwhelming response during an interview on Irish broadcaster RTE's The Late Late Show. He admitted that while they were simply having a conversation on The Graham Norton Show, he wasn't surprised by the impact of their message. In fact, he praised Ronan for her intelligence and for hitting the nail on the head with her comments.
Ronan, who has received four Oscar nominations for her acting work, also shared her thoughts on the reaction to their conversation during an appearance on The Ryan Tubridy Show on Virgin Radio UK. She admitted that she didn't expect such a strong response and hadn't intended to make a splash, but she believes it speaks volumes about the society we live in and the need for open conversations about women's safety.
The actress also revealed that the moment sparked conversations with people from all over the world, including a woman who worked on her new film Blitz and whose husband didn't understand the concept of a fake phone call as a safety tactic. Ronan found it interesting that women seem to have subconsciously developed similar tools for survival.
Mescal, who is currently starring in the highly anticipated Gladiator II, is no stranger to these types of conversations with Ronan. He shared that she is often the most intelligent person in the room and that he fully understands and supports the issue at hand.
The pair's powerful message on The Graham Norton Show has sparked important discussions and shed light on the everyday experiences of women. And as Ronan wisely stated, "We've all subconsciously found the same tools and use them again and again."
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