Taron Egerton and Rachel Weisz.Photo:Mike Marsland/WireImage, Arnold Jerocki/WireImageYou never forget your first crush!In the latest installment ofVariety’s popular Actors on Actors series,Taron Egertonwas paired up with his first celebrity crush,Rachel Weisz— and his childhood fondness for her came back to haunt him.During their conversation, aVarietyemployee brought Weisz, 53, an iPad as Egerton, 33, became visibly panicked, asking if the tablet’s contents were “going to embarrass me?”“It’s going to embarrass me isn’t it,” theRocketmanactor said, already blushing. “I’ve got a feeling I’ve said something in the past that I’m now going to regret.”The iPad then began playing a video of Egerton onWatch What Happens Live.Inthe 2019 clip, hostAndy Cohenasked the British actor who his first celebrity crush was, to which the actor — without any hesitation — replied, “Rachel Weisz,” citing her character in the 2002 filmAbout a Boyand calling her “gorgeous.”In the talk show appearance, theKingsmanactor also revealed that Weisz was his “free pass” in his relationship at the time.TheBlack Widowactress initially reacted to the throwback clip with a simple “oh,” as Egerton turned redder, burying his head in his hand. “I cannot believe you’re doing that to me,” he said to theVarietystaff, avoiding eye contact with his former crush. “Thanks for that, guys.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“So, here we are. Here we are now sitting in the awkwardness,” he joked to Weisz, who laugh-coughed and said she’s “very honored.”Perhaps to make Egerton feel less embarrassed, theMummyactress,who is married to fellow actor Daniel Craig, then shared her first celebrity crush: Marc Almond from the synth-pop duo Soft Cell.As Weisz began elaborating on her affection for Almond, Egerton quipped, “You’re not going to let us move past this, are you?”Weisz laughed and replied, “No, moving swiftly on.”During their chat, the two stars also bonded over their recent dramatic roles — Egerton as a prisoner inBlack Birdand Weisz as identical twin gynecologists inDead Ringers— and their similar backgrounds because, as Egerton phrased it, they’re both “so British and awkward.”
Taron Egerton and Rachel Weisz.Photo:Mike Marsland/WireImage, Arnold Jerocki/WireImage
Mike Marsland/WireImage, Arnold Jerocki/WireImage
You never forget your first crush!In the latest installment ofVariety’s popular Actors on Actors series,Taron Egertonwas paired up with his first celebrity crush,Rachel Weisz— and his childhood fondness for her came back to haunt him.During their conversation, aVarietyemployee brought Weisz, 53, an iPad as Egerton, 33, became visibly panicked, asking if the tablet’s contents were “going to embarrass me?”“It’s going to embarrass me isn’t it,” theRocketmanactor said, already blushing. “I’ve got a feeling I’ve said something in the past that I’m now going to regret.”The iPad then began playing a video of Egerton onWatch What Happens Live.Inthe 2019 clip, hostAndy Cohenasked the British actor who his first celebrity crush was, to which the actor — without any hesitation — replied, “Rachel Weisz,” citing her character in the 2002 filmAbout a Boyand calling her “gorgeous.”In the talk show appearance, theKingsmanactor also revealed that Weisz was his “free pass” in his relationship at the time.TheBlack Widowactress initially reacted to the throwback clip with a simple “oh,” as Egerton turned redder, burying his head in his hand. “I cannot believe you’re doing that to me,” he said to theVarietystaff, avoiding eye contact with his former crush. “Thanks for that, guys.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“So, here we are. Here we are now sitting in the awkwardness,” he joked to Weisz, who laugh-coughed and said she’s “very honored.”Perhaps to make Egerton feel less embarrassed, theMummyactress,who is married to fellow actor Daniel Craig, then shared her first celebrity crush: Marc Almond from the synth-pop duo Soft Cell.As Weisz began elaborating on her affection for Almond, Egerton quipped, “You’re not going to let us move past this, are you?”Weisz laughed and replied, “No, moving swiftly on.”During their chat, the two stars also bonded over their recent dramatic roles — Egerton as a prisoner inBlack Birdand Weisz as identical twin gynecologists inDead Ringers— and their similar backgrounds because, as Egerton phrased it, they’re both “so British and awkward.”
You never forget your first crush!
In the latest installment ofVariety’s popular Actors on Actors series,Taron Egertonwas paired up with his first celebrity crush,Rachel Weisz— and his childhood fondness for her came back to haunt him.
During their conversation, aVarietyemployee brought Weisz, 53, an iPad as Egerton, 33, became visibly panicked, asking if the tablet’s contents were “going to embarrass me?”
“It’s going to embarrass me isn’t it,” theRocketmanactor said, already blushing. “I’ve got a feeling I’ve said something in the past that I’m now going to regret.”
The iPad then began playing a video of Egerton onWatch What Happens Live.Inthe 2019 clip, hostAndy Cohenasked the British actor who his first celebrity crush was, to which the actor — without any hesitation — replied, “Rachel Weisz,” citing her character in the 2002 filmAbout a Boyand calling her “gorgeous.”
In the talk show appearance, theKingsmanactor also revealed that Weisz was his “free pass” in his relationship at the time.
TheBlack Widowactress initially reacted to the throwback clip with a simple “oh,” as Egerton turned redder, burying his head in his hand. “I cannot believe you’re doing that to me,” he said to theVarietystaff, avoiding eye contact with his former crush. “Thanks for that, guys.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“So, here we are. Here we are now sitting in the awkwardness,” he joked to Weisz, who laugh-coughed and said she’s “very honored.”
Perhaps to make Egerton feel less embarrassed, theMummyactress,who is married to fellow actor Daniel Craig, then shared her first celebrity crush: Marc Almond from the synth-pop duo Soft Cell.
As Weisz began elaborating on her affection for Almond, Egerton quipped, “You’re not going to let us move past this, are you?”
Weisz laughed and replied, “No, moving swiftly on.”
During their chat, the two stars also bonded over their recent dramatic roles — Egerton as a prisoner inBlack Birdand Weisz as identical twin gynecologists inDead Ringers— and their similar backgrounds because, as Egerton phrased it, they’re both “so British and awkward.”
source: people.com
