Paul Mescalhas finally responded to the viralself-defense commentSaoirse Ronanmade onThe Graham Norton Showa couple of weeks back.
HighlightsPaul Mescal acknowledges Saoirse Ronan’s important message on women’s safety.Saoirse Ronan amplifies women’s real-life safety concerns on The Graham Norton Show.Netizens split; praise Mescal’s support, others doubt sincerity.
However, as the men continued to joke around about what they’d do if a stranger tried to attack them, Saoirse gave a stark reminder to her male colleagues that women often don’t have the same luxuries they do.
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Paul Mescal has addressed Saoirse Ronan’s comment onThe Graham Norton Showafter he inadvertently gave her an opening to share an important message
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As Eddietalkedabout what it was like playing a professional assassin, he said a combat expert taught him the ins and outs of using a mobile phone as a weapon.
At this, Paul quipped, “Who is actually going to think that? If someone actually attacked me, I’m not going to go ‘phone.’”
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Saoirsetried to speak up but was interrupted as Paul continued talking.
“Sorry, Mom, one second — bang,” he said.
“That’s a very good point,” Eddie added, as host Graham Norton pretended to check his own phone in his pocket.
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The audience was scattered with laughter when Saoirse interjected, “That’s what girls have to think about all the time. Am I right, ladies?”
TheGladiator IIactor sat down withThe Late Late Show’s host, Patrick Kielty, and weighed in on the situation.
“But I’m not surprised that the message received as much attention as it got, because it’s massively important.”
He later added, “I’m sure you’ve had Saoirse on the show, like she’s quite often, if more often than not, the most intelligent person in the room. And I think she was spot on — hit the nail on the head.”
Paul said it would always be a good thing if these kinds of messages gained attention, as it’s the type of conversation that “we should absolutely be having on a daily basis.”
Commenters expressed their opinions in a clip circulating onX.
“Couldn’t agree more,” said someone. “It’s crucial to have these conversations and raise awareness about women’s safety.”
“What a great endorsement!” another wrote. “Saoirse always knows how to spark important conversations. Love seeing such support among talented actors!”
A third remarked, “Paul Mescal praising Saoirse Ronan is exactly what we love to see; talented people uplifting other talented people. Her words were powerful, and it’s time we listen.”
“PAUL JUST GIVE ME ONE CHANCE,” a user joked.
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Others, however, were convinced it was merely an act.
“He’s only saying this because he sh–t for what he had said on the Graham Norton show,” a netizen criticized.
Another agreed, “he just knows the right thing to say… nothing more…”
“He is cute as a button and a real gem, but maybe he needs to reflect and acknowledge the fact he was so absolutely unaware of his male privilege on the Graham Norton Show,” advised one person.
The glaring difference between men’s and women’s safety is evident in numerous studies
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“There are some clear findings,” Nick Stripe, the Head of the Crime Statistics Branch, Office for National Statistics, commented. “Men and women both feel less safe after dark, but the extent to which women feel unsafe is significantly greater.”
While there aren’t any public reports of women using their mobile phones as a source of self-defense, many stores have begun disguising weapons as everyday objects. Stun guns are sometimes shaped like cell phones or lipstick. Pocket knives are often hidden in the form of hair combs or pens.
Some people were skeptical of Paul’s comment, labeling it as PR training rather than a genuine agreement
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