Hollywood actor Ryan Gosling found himself thoroughly embarrassed and red-faced during a promotional interview on Thursday, when he encountered the notorious internet personality Margie Keefe, widely recognised as Grime Granny. The 45-year-old star, who was discussing his latest science fiction film Project Hail Mary, was completely taken aback by the 87-year-old interviewer's candid and affectionate remarks.
An Unforgettable Encounter with Grime Granny
Margie Keefe, who rose to fame by interviewing young grime artists over tea in her east London home, left Gosling utterly speechless after confessing she had "fallen in love" with him while watching the 2004 romantic drama The Notebook. Directed by Nick Cassavetes, the film charts the decades-long love story between two young characters, portrayed by Gosling and Rachel McAdams.
A Playful Exchange of Scenes
During the interview for Capital Breakfast with Jordan North, Chris Stark, and Sian Welby, Keefe posed a cheeky question to the actor, asking, "If you could re-enact a scene from The Notebook with me, what would you pick?" She quickly added, "I know the one I want." Gosling, slightly flustered, suggested, "Maybe the dance scene..." to which Keefe promptly replied, "With the geese," referencing the iconic scene where Noah and Allie row through a flock of white birds.
Offering another memorable moment from the film, Keefe continued, "And when it was raining, and you kissed me... I can't tell you. I'll be thinking of this all night. I'll be thinking of it all night long." This heartfelt admission sent Gosling into fits of hysterical laughter, clearly charmed by her boldness.
Gosling's Charmed Response
With Gosling in stitches, Keefe humorously speculated, "I bet he's thinking, 'Who's this mad English woman?'" However, the actor quickly countered with a warm and playful reply, saying, "No, I'm thinking, like, where have you been all my life? And like, can we just keep doing this for the rest of the day? Can we do all of our interviews together now?"
He further expressed a desire for a genuine connection, stating, "I want us to have our own connection. But I don’t want to force it. So, I’ll wait for it. I’ll earn it." Keefe, ever the flirt, responded with, "You wouldn't have to wait long. If I was years younger. Well, I can't tell you!"
Grime Granny's History of Baffling Celebrities
This amusing interview is not Keefe's first encounter with Hollywood A-listers leaving them perplexed. Her past interviewees include notable stars such as Chris Hemsworth and Colin Farrell, but she recently gained attention for baffling television personality Kim Kardashian.
In a November interview for Capital Radio, Keefe questioned Kardashian and her All's Fair co-star Sarah Paulson about jacket potatoes, a popular British staple. Asking, "And you're a big fan of jacket potato aint ya?" she prompted Paulson to burst into laughter while a confused Kardashian replied, "Who?" After clarifying she didn't know what a jacket potato was, Paulson inquired, "What is a jacket potato?" Keefe explained, "It's potato cooked in the skin," to which Kardashian eventually confirmed, "Oh I love that, yeah."
Ryan Gosling's interaction with Margie Keefe highlights her unique interviewing style, blending humour, nostalgia, and unexpected questions to create memorable moments that captivate audiences and leave even the biggest stars delightfully flustered.
