Saoirse Ronan shut down Paul Mescal for mocking and talking over her in awkward moment minutes before stunning him into silence with gender-based violence remark

Saoirse Ronan shut down Paul Mescal for mocking and talking over her in awkward moment minutes before stunning him into silence with gender-based violence remark

As a lifestyle expert with a deep understanding of social dynamics and interpersonal relationships, I must say that Saoirse Ronan’s stance on gender-based violence and her ability to command respect in a predominantly male panel is truly commendable. It takes courage and conviction to speak truth to power, especially when the power is embodied by some of Hollywood’s most esteemed actors.


In a slightly uncomfortable exchange, Saoirse Ronan silenced Paul Mescal when he laughed and interrupted her, just moments before she publicly addressed the issue of gender-based violence.

30-year-old Irish actress ignited social media following her humorous comment regarding self-defense on The Graham Norton Show last Friday, as she was seated alongside an exclusively male panel consisting of Paul, Denzel Washington, and Eddie Redmayne.

In some remarkable moments, Saoirse left the men speechless as she inserted a humorous commentary on self-defense against an attacker. Her remark, ‘That’s something women often ponder regularly,’ resonated profoundly and sparked reflection among them.

The viral clip has sparked a global debate, with commenters branding the moment awkward but necessary to highlight the issue of violence against women. 

Yet it was far from the only awkward moment of the night, as just minutes earlier Saorise butted heads with Paul, 28, when he mocked her appearance in an earlier film role. 

Saoirse Ronan shut down Paul Mescal for mocking and talking over her in awkward moment minutes before stunning him into silence with gender-based violence remark

Saoirse Ronan shut down Paul Mescal for mocking and talking over her in awkward moment minutes before stunning him into silence with gender-based violence remark

The men on the panel had been discussing undergoing physical transformations for roles, with host Graham, 61, soon turning the attention to Saoirse. 

He asked about the training regime for her titular role in 2011 action thriller Hanna, where she plays a young girl raised to be an assassin by her ex-CIA operative father (Eric Bana).

In that instant when an image of Saoirse from the movie appeared, the boys couldn’t help but erupt in laughter. This amused reaction caused the actress to caution them, saying, “Please, don’t laugh.

Looking at the image, Paul kept laughing and said, “Check out that one!” To which Saoirse replied, “That’s a well-known movie scene, she’s just taken down a deer.

Interrupting her, Paul laughed, ‘of course’, as Saoirse warned again, ‘stop laughing Paul…’ 

In an attempt to shift topics, Graham inquired of Paul, “Did you catch Hanna on screen? I thought it was terrific!” To which Paul admitted he had not.

When Saoirse was about to speak once more, Paul playfully inserted himself by saying, “I’d love to dress up as you for Halloween!” This remark seemed to annoy Saoirse noticeably, and she quickly retorted, “Alright, you’ve had your chance to chat.

In a playful manner, finding humor in the situation, I, an ardent admirer, couldn’t help but chuckle as Denzel, at 69 years young, subtly retreated and joked, “I somehow knew to keep my distance!” Saoirse, with a grin, swiftly countered, “No, no, no, we’re not feuding, we just adore each other.

Saoirse Ronan shut down Paul Mescal for mocking and talking over her in awkward moment minutes before stunning him into silence with gender-based violence remark
Saoirse Ronan shut down Paul Mescal for mocking and talking over her in awkward moment minutes before stunning him into silence with gender-based violence remark

A tense situation occurred mere minutes prior, when Saoirse eloquently spoke about gender-based violence, leaving the men speechless.

In the course of our conversation, Eddie, aged 42, shared that while preparing for The Day of the Jackal, an upcoming Peacock miniseries, he was taught techniques for responding with a phone if an attack were to occur.

Laughing heartily, Paul quipped, “Who in their right mind would even consider such a thing? In case of an attack on me, I’m certainly not reaching for my phone!

Laughing loudly, Graham pretended to shield himself from an attacker with a make-believe phone, responding, “Just a moment,” to which Eddie agreed, “You certainly make a valid point.

After some discussion in the chat, Saoirse eventually got a chance to voice her thoughts, stating: ‘It’s something that women often ponder over.’

The brutally honest comment prompted a moment of silence from the panel.

She posed a question to the group, asking if her statement was accurate, which promptly garnered a thunderous applause from the live spectators in the studio.

Despite an uneasy exchange during the program, Saoirse and Paul don’t harbor any ill feelings towards each other.

Indeed, it turns out that the Irish actors have developed a strong friendship following their roles as a married couple in the 2023 science fiction film “Foe”.

During the movie promotional events, Saoirse shared that playing their roles brought them significantly closer. Prior to this, they were somewhat acquainted only through mutual friends.

Since working on the movie together, our bond has grown incredibly strong. We’ve moved beyond mere acquaintances; instead, we are authentic friends who share a connection that isn’t typical of the Hollywood scene.

Saoirse Ronan shut down Paul Mescal for mocking and talking over her in awkward moment minutes before stunning him into silence with gender-based violence remark
Saoirse Ronan shut down Paul Mescal for mocking and talking over her in awkward moment minutes before stunning him into silence with gender-based violence remark

Currently, Saoirse is actively marketing her upcoming war drama movie titled “Blitz.” The film is scheduled for a theater release on November 1, followed by its debut on Apple TV+ on November 22.

Additionally, the film features actors such as Elliott Heffernan, Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clémentine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, and Stephen Graham.

The movie titled “Blitz,” helmed by Steven McQueen, narrates the accounts of several London residents amidst the explosive incidents of World War II’s air raids on the city. (This line aims to maintain the original meaning while providing a more descriptive and easier-to-read paraphrase.)

In the midst of turbulent times, Saoirse plays the role of Rita, a mother caring for her nine-year-old boy named George (Heffernan).

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