Graham Norton Show: Ricky Gervais awkwardly forgets meeting Elizabeth Banks at Golden Globes
Comedian tried to wriggle his way out of embarrassment before admitting he couldn't remember
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Ricky Gervais admitted he couldn't remember a previous encounter he had with Elizabeth Banks while sat next to her during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show.
The pair were featured on Friday's episode (22 November) alongside Kylie Minogue, when Banks – who is promoting her new Charlie's Angels film – said: "The first time I ever met you was at the Golden Globes."
Uncertain, Gervais replied: "Yeah, you came over to..." before Banks cut him off by saying: "You do not remember that – there's no way you remember that."
Banks laughed as the comedian then admitted that his researcher reminded him of the moment backstage.
"You're very sweet," she said, as Gervais attempted to explain why he couldn't remember in the first place.
"There were loads of people coming over, it was crazy," he said, as Banks interjected: "Really? You were standing by yourself when I came over."
Gervais – who will return in the second season of his Netflix show After Life next year – will host the Golden Globes for the "fifth and final time" in 2020.
Banks's new Charlie's Angels film, starring actors Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott and Ella Balinska, has flopped at the US box office.
It opened to a dismal $8 million (£6.1m) in its first three days of release, with the film costing a reported $48m (£37m) to produce.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments