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Jay Leno recognizes Hugh Grant as a complete professional following his 1995 arrest for engaging with a prostitute.
When we think of the most iconic late night talk show moments, there are a few that stand out: Crispin Glover nearly taking off David Letterman’s head, Jerry Lawler slapping Andy Kaufman in the face in 1982 and Jay Leno asking Hugh Grant on July 10th, 1995, “What the hell were you thinking?” following his June arrest for engaging in sexual acts with a prostitute named Divine Brown. We couldn’t say it better, Jay.
Speaking to Chris Wallace on his title show, Jay Leno recalled giving Hugh Grant a last chance to cancel the interview that was scheduled before the incident. “You know, he’s great. You’d have 100 handlers today. I called him and asked if he was still available for tomorrow. He said yes. He said ‘You know, it’s my fault.’ And, you know, it’s my fault.'”
Hugh Grant also handled the situation professionally on the day of the interview, with Jay Leno recalling he came in without the typical posse that might accompany a celebrity–especially after such a tabloid-blasted situation. “He showed up without a publicist, someone explaining it on Xanax, like nowadays. So, he wasn’t lying, you know. He was honest. And there you are.”
Yep. The arrest and interview took place just before the release of the Julianne Moore co-starring film Nine months. Leno would overtake Letterman’s ratings, despite the fact that Grant’s performance in
Nine months was one he actively disliked. Hey, Tom Arnold was not going to give Letterman much of a boost on that night…Did You Watch Hugh Grant’s Interview with Jay Leno When It Aired? What do you think Grant did? Give us your take below!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrCE80QeRQI
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