Chris Hemsworth brought a mix of humor and nostalgia to The Drew Barrymore Show this week, recalling an awkward encounter from nearly a decade ago that left Barrymore blushing.
During their conversation, Barrymore reminded Hemsworth of a time when they both frequented the same hair salon in Los Angeles. The incident, which took place about ten years ago, was marked by Barrymore’s starstruck hesitation to introduce herself to the Australian actor.
“I still kick myself for not saying hello,” Barrymore confessed, eliciting laughter from Hemsworth, who immediately recognized the moment. “I was getting my hair done for a movie called Blackhat,” he shared, chuckling at the memory.
Barrymore expressed her nervousness during that salon visit, admitting, “The whole hour or two that I was sitting there, I just wanted to meet Chris Hemsworth.” She further revealed that she felt a mix of excitement and anxiety, saying, “I just wanted to be respectful. I was freaking out the whole time!”
Despite her embarrassment, Barrymore conveyed her ongoing excitement about Hemsworth’s appearance on her show. “For three weeks, since we knew you were coming, we were like, ‘Chris Hemsworth is coming on the show.’ I’ll never lose sight of how incredible that is,” she said.
Hemsworth, known for his charismatic presence, also had an awkward moment recently during a red carpet interview at the Sydney premiere of Transformers: One. The interview took a strange turn when KIIS FM producer Pete Deppeler, known on air as ‘Intern Pete,’ posed a question about co-star Megan Fox’s status as a sex symbol.
“This whole franchise made Megan Fox famous around the world,” Deppeler said. “Are you excited to become a sex symbol now that you’re in Transformers?”
Taken aback by the question, Hemsworth responded, “I played the animated version of Megan Fox in this film,” as awkward laughter filled the air.
The interview took another unexpected turn when Deppeler presented Hemsworth with two envelopes: one containing an “inappropriate” question and the other a mundane inquiry. Hemsworth chose the former, leading Deppeler to ask a provocative comparison involving Hemsworth and his brothers.
Critics on the Kyle and Jackie O show later chastised Deppeler for not allowing Hemsworth to respond fully, with the producer explaining he was “manhandled” by a publicist during the encounter.
As both incidents highlight, the interactions between celebrities can be a mix of awkwardness and charm, revealing the human side of Hollywood’s glitz and glamour.
