Saoirse Ronan silences Hollywood stars Paul Mescal and Eddie Redmayne on Graham Norton Show

In a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show, Irish actress Saoirse Ronan brought attention to the serious safety concerns women face daily, silencing her co-stars Paul Mescal, Eddie Redmayne, and Denzel Washington. The discussion began as Mescal, known for his role in the upcoming Gladiator II, joked about using a phone as a weapon, saying, “If someone actually attacked me, I’m not going to go ‘phone.’” The men continued the joke, with Redmayne and Norton laughing as Mescal pretended to hold a phone up to his ear, saying, “Sorry mum, one second. BANG.”

Ronan, attempting to interject, eventually pointed out, “That’s what girls have to think about all the time.” Her comment shifted the mood on set as the men grew silent, seemingly caught off-guard by the reality she underscored. Ronan, who starred as Jo March in Greta Gerwig’s Little Women, asked the audience, “Am I right, ladies?” to significant applause, underlining her message about the ongoing issue of women's safety.

The moment gained traction on social media, with fans applauding Ronan’s sincerity and patience. Many viewers noted that Ronan had tried to speak up earlier but was repeatedly spoken over. “Notice how she tried to say her piece before they all started spouting those things but they just all talked over her,” observed one fan. Others emphasized how Ronan’s statement reflected the everyday reality for women. “Lads…you do know we walk at home at night with our house keys fused between our forefingers, right?” added another.