October 23rd 2024.
Meg Ryan's interview on Parkinson's talk show was a complete disaster from the very beginning. The tension between the host and the Hollywood star was no secret, and it only intensified during their infamous interview in 2003. In fact, things got so heated that even off-camera, the veteran chat show host couldn't hold back his frustration.
Ryan had been invited on the show to promote her new thriller, In The Cut, which had received harsh criticism from critics. With Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine, the popular hosts of What Not To Wear, sitting next to her, the stage was set for an explosive encounter.
Reflecting on the infamous moment during an appearance on Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett's Waitrose podcast Dish, Trinny recalled being a part of the front-row audience for the "iconic" interview. She shared, "I do remember something very specific, God rest Mr. Parkinson. When we left, he whispered in my ear and said, 'God, wasn't she a c***?'"
Trinny went on to back up Parkinson's behavior, criticizing Ryan for her uncooperative attitude towards the simplest of questions. Despite being paid millions to promote her movie and entice viewers to watch it, Ryan refused to engage in conversation. Trinny added, "We were basically the warm-up act, and then the main star would come in. Usually, they have plenty of time, and we might be able to fit in one question. But he was so desperate that we ended up asking several questions just to ease the tense atmosphere."
In 2021, Parkinson issued an apology to Ryan for his behavior, admitting, "I wish I hadn't lost my temper with Meg Ryan. I should have handled it with more courtesy." He also expressed regret for appearing "pompous" and acknowledged that he could have handled the situation better.
However, Ryan's opinion of Parkinson wasn't any more positive. She referred to him as a "nut" and compared him to a "disapproving dad." Unfortunately, Parkinson passed away in 2023 at the age of 88 after a brief illness.
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