Paul Mescal, the internet’s sensitive heartthrob and go-to “man who gets it”, recently responded to Saoirse Ronan’s viral wisdom on The Graham Norton Show. And honestly? He handled it with the smoothness of someone who’s made emotional vulnerability his personal brand.
During a chat on RTE’s The Late Late Show (aka Ireland’s national treasure of awkward but endearing TV), host Patrick Kielty threw the big question at Paul: “Were you shocked that Saoirse’s comments about women’s safety went viral?”
Paul, looking like he just woke up from a poetry-reading nap, calmly replied, “Nah, mate. No shocks here. When you’re on a chat show, you’re just vibing and chatting away, you know?” Oh, Paul. Just vibing? On a major global platform? Sure, Jan.
He continued, “I mean, it makes total sense why it blew up. Saoirse is kind of always the smartest person in any room she walks into. Honestly, she’s out here delivering TED Talks, while I’m just happy to have remembered to wear pants.”
But Paul wasn’t done singing Saoirse’s praises. “She absolutely nailed it. Like, hammer to nail, nailed it,” he said, visibly proud. “The message is crucial, and it’s great to see it picking up steam. Conversations about women’s safety aren’t just important—they’re non-negotiable. We should be having these chats daily, like our morning coffee or complaining about the weather.”
Paul Mescal: a king who not only supports intelligent women but also makes important conversations feel as cozy as a cup of tea on a rainy day.
Catch his thoughtful take (and maybe swoon a little) in the clip below!
