Elle Fanning reacts as Jack Black hilariously addresses her celebrity crush comments

Elle Fanning has reacted to Jack Black’s hilarious response after she admitted he’s her celebrity crush

Elle Fanning’s playful admission that Jack Black is her celebrity crush has taken on a life of its own, with the actor’s humorous response prompting a fresh wave of attention and a delighted reaction from the Sentimental Value star herself. The exchange, both lighthearted and charming, has sparked significant buzz across social media as fans react to both sides of this viral moment.

The story began with Fanning’s now‑viral appearance on a Vanity Fair lie detector segment in which she gushed about Black, calling the School of Rock and Nacho Libre star “the hottest man I’ve ever seen,” and even describing him as “sex on legs” in affectionate terms. That clip, shared widely online, quickly became a topic of conversation among fans and pop culture observers alike.

Black, 56, recently addressed the clip during a promotional appearance alongside his Anaconda co‑star Paul Rudd. In typically self‑effacing style, he reacted with a mix of bashfulness and humour, joking that Fanning’s admiration could be chalked up to what he playfully described as “goblin dysmorphia,” a tongue‑in‑cheek term for seeing him as more attractive than he sees himself.

The actor also took a moment to acknowledge Fanning’s boyfriend, Rolling Stone executive Gus Wenner, with good grace, delivering a humorous message that “we’ve got no beef” and sending well wishes to both of them. Black closed his eyes in mock embarrassment at several points during his reaction, a detail that only added to the amusement online.

For her part, Fanning later responded to Black’s shout‑out with equal playfulness, telling reporters she was relieved that he had taken her comments in stride and hadn’t, as she joked, sought a restraining order against her. She described Black as “lovable,” and her reaction has only fuelled the delighted chatter among fans online.

 

 

 

 

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Social media has been quick to embrace this unexpected celebrity crossover. Threads celebrating the humour of Black’s reaction, Fanning’s candid charm, and the wholesome vibe of the moment have trended across platforms, with many users calling it “cute,” “adorable,” and a welcome break from typical celebrity drama.