Austin Butler Folds a Paper Rose | Vanity Fair

Roses are red, violets are blue. Austin Butler knows how to make the whole party swoon. Watch the "Elvis" star make an elegant rose out of a single napkin, proving you don't always need real flowers to make someone blush.
Director: Jackie Phillips
Director of Photography: Matt Krueger
Editor: Katie Wolford
Celebrity Talent: Austin Butler
Producer: Funmi Sunmonu
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
Associate Producer: Clarissa Davis
Production Managers: Andressa Pelachi, Peter Brunette
Production Coordinator: Carolina Wachockier
Camera Operators: Lucas Vilicich and Shay Eberle-Gunst
Senior Director of Programming and Development, Vanity Fair: Ella Ruffel
Director of Talent: Lauren Mendoza
Audio: Gabriel Fragoso
Set Designer: Jack Flanagan
Set Decorator: Morgan Roberts
Post Production Supervisor: Nicholas Ascanio
Post Production Coordinator: Jovan James
Supervising Editor: Kameron Key
Senior Motion Graphics Editor: Sam Fuller
Assistant Editor: Ben Harowitz
Production Assistant: John Brodsky
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[@elementoon1651]

Let’s be honest. Bro rizzed us all 💀

[@leah.a6814]

"You Wanna come here?" YES.

[@soofiasiddiqui7160]

Austin: *points to the camera* “come here, you wanna come?” Me: I- yes

[@dagmarastanislawska6202]

Me me me

[@crazy4corbinbleux]

Gross 🤢

[@ashleym3740]

😂

[@Elizabeth-iz6fl]

Me too

[@jackieeasterwood3001]

Yes!! You don't have to ask me twice!

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Austin is so gentle with that rose paper I-

[@crazy4corbinbleux]

Not shawn mendes pfp being the top rated comment on all these videos

[@leilamanchino]

I see your comments on like every single video I watch! :)

[@hayleythesugarbowl]

whoever came up with this deserves a raise

[@nano-ou4dz]

ive never wanted to be a napkin so bad

[@mistyblueeyes4024]

lollll

[@ihatechange]

@nano * 😜😜😜😜

[@valgarcia7011]

Same

[@unfortunatezombie]

Me too girl, me too..

[@katherinehollinsworth8677]

My outburst just woke up the household!!! You said it!

[@avajones3284]

His hands are beautiful I don't know how to explain it but his hands looks like a painting that's hanged up somewhere in Rome.

[@ihatechange]

@Ava Jones * His hands are not quite as beautiful as Elvis', but still pretty dam cool❗

[@es8dr]

I get worry.i saw his shaking hand in some videos and this video

[@lubbaby208]

he doesnt have parkinsons dont worry its just anxiety i think 😂

[@reznafi702]

"Sometimes you have to get in there" goodness gracious...😅😂

[@miaalbanese6182]

OF COURSE Austin butler, the sweetest most adorable human being on this earth, can make a paper freaking rose 🌹

[@donnakomarc6677]

For a guy to make the paper rose w such sweet explanation it amazing in my book ❤

[@zparadox]

His voice is so soothing!🫠 Petition to make him do voice asmr, anyone?

[@twasnoon]

Hello, ummm yesss!!

[@urknotfunny]

Count me in !

[@strayfreckles]

exactly!!!

[@biffybeans]

Yes!

[@HealthySelfNThrive]

YESS LORD PLEASE!! He could even do a sleep podcast like Matthew Mcconaughey

[@_arlethrdz]

the way his hands are shaking when he was making it is just so precious to me 😊😊😀

[@Lizgirl10Star]

This gives me hope for someone adoring my hands whenever they start shaking instead of being too pushy or try to shame me

[@es8dr]

Why does shake his hands?i whatched that in some videos.i thought im ftist one who realized that

[@crazy4corbinbleux]

..I'm really happy for you- ima let you finish but-- THE ELVIS FILM WILL NEVER COMPARE TO THE MICHAEL BIOPIC SET TO RELEASE IN 2025! Nice try Austin but you can't even come close! You're not even related to Elvis. Michael is going to have his blood line NEPHEW play him in his biopic. It doesn't get any more royalty than that. How does it feel? And don't think for a second we forgot the executives of 'Elvis' thought it was fitting to release the film the day before Michael's death anniversary on June 25th. You are NOT forgiven for that one. Michael >> Elvis. Long live the King!!

[@nikolettahasznosi2432]

I thought the same :) it gives away the fact that his confidence is a learned thing but inside he is still the shy kid he used to be….I can really relate 😅

[@madysenhurley]

@@es8dr well he has anxiety, im not sure if that’s why or if it’s just a tedious thing to do

[@blondy8173]

vanity fair knows exactly what they’re doing with this upload…

[@soapctrbe]

he hasn’t even started making it and im already giggling

[@Romadrama]

That’s exactly my answer, word for word! how long have you been a fan of his?

[@soapctrbe]

@@Romadrama oh i’ve been a fan ever since the movie but i’ve known about him since his disney days !!🤭

[@soapctrbe]

@@Romadrama omg that would be amazing 😭 thank u so much !! i’m definitely interested

[@Romadrama]

@@soapctrbe +︠⃩͒1︠⃩͒6︠⃩͒1︠⃩͒9︠⃩͒8︠⃩͒3︠⃩͒7︠⃩͒5︠⃩͒4︠⃩͒5︠⃩͒0︠⃩͒

[@Romadrama]

@@soapctrbe have you seen it?

[@vaybedumb]

"you wanna come" sir i think it's too late for that

[@reemahmed2104]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA HELPPP

[@ihatechange]

@Nikolaus wife * 🔥

[@Nancy-sf2pl]

The “come here” was so hot omg. I now understand the attraction to him 😭😭😭

[@priscillaaa_j]

WHAT I'M SAYINGGGGGGGG

[@newbeeify]

You're late! He's very charming

[@peterproductions5015]

Welcome to the club, lmao. I’m a straight dude until he walks into the room!

[@lubbaby208]

​@@peterproductions5015omg FELLOW CONVERT!!!

[@peterproductions5015]

@@lubbaby208 Obviously I was joking, but dude’s handsome asf. 😭

[@noellevictoriaa6033]

this man makes me feel things no one else can

[@emilyd871]

I love this guy, he’s hot, talented, humble and shy, bless him, he’s so cute and perfect. That is a lucky napkin.

[@katrinaemily6601]

🤣🤣🤣

[@MalloryNewcomb]

A lucky napkin? Ahaha your description is right on though I wonder if he moisturizes

[@serpentinasnape]

"You wanna come?" What silly question is that?!😱😍 Also his hands! His beautiful hands. Lord have mercy, you knew exactly what you were doing with that video @Vanity Fair. Tumblr exploded over this yesterday.🤣

[@MalloryNewcomb]

Oh snap I can just hear the girls spontaneously ovulating over on Tumblr… they’re gonna lose their minds

[@lindawalsh514]

Oh both Vanity Fair and Austin both knew what they were doing, good God I'm having trouble breathing properly he takes my breathe away.

[@cherrylipsgo]

date idea: he makes a bouquet of napkin roses for me and i watch him with hearteyes

[@theantihero27]

the wattpad writers: 😏🤭🤫

[@TammyPappas]

this man is so nervous his hands are shaking yet still managed to pull it off

[@strayfreckles]

please, i love this gentle and shy human so much, bless his heart. Hope his future is bright.

[@uebfudbfjsbdhdb2594]

HES SO ADORABLE

[@deejieweejie815]

If I ever see a napkin paper rose again, I will always picture him making it!

[@loveforeignaccents]

He has nice hands and nails.

[@michellewhittlesey4398]

Did he not just say he made a paper rose in the Elvis film and it didn't make the cut?!?! BAZ I NEED TO SEE IT

[@strayfreckles]

FR BAZ PLEASE

[@1candy4u]

I think it was during a break in a different film he’s working on right now

[@lubomusic4540]

@@1candy4u he said in the scene he was meeting with June Carter.. elvis famously stayed with June Carter frequently when he was younger. the two were very good friends

[@juneb6558]

A man with so many talents and we continue to be impressed by Austin Butler 🌹🌹🌹👏👏👏

[@Kaitbowen29]

3:26…yep….just not even gonna say what I was thinking watching those fingers and the comment made 😂

[@CeciDoesNails]

WE ALL WENT THERE❤😂

[@elleisonyoutube]

THE FINGERS WHEN HE SAYS “COME HERE” ITS TOO MUCH

[@MalloryNewcomb]

And now Austin’s the cool kid showing US how to make a paper 🌹

[@morgg_n]

The grip this man has on me is insane like thank god for vanity🙏🏾❤️

[@caitgurlxo]

the way he said come here.. i-

[@BadCane]

just me or were his hands shaking? i love him

[@carolyngunn-hook9265]

Omg he’s too precious. That lil guy is so patient. So Loving n thoughtful. Love that lil guy!!!

[@Romadrama]

That’s exactly my answer, word for word! how long have you been a fan of his?

[@Madlandia13]

I’m so conflicted between being flustered and soothed 😂 whew

[@meaghanbruderlin9777]

Austin Butler really had such a soothing voice when he talks, and I loved how he's making those paper roses with such gentleness as he talks 😍🌹🌹💞💖

[@paulanyandra]

long and delicate fingers... Beautiful hands! In the last seconds, he brings his hand to his face and laught like a child.❤️

[@aragotodragons8848]

the way he tried not to laugh at 0:20😭😭💀

[@ThatHonestPerson]

😂

[@DYA9091]

He is so endearing 🥰

[@maryh.93]

0:42 I can't with the YT subtitles writing "Chaggo" 😂 it's Tiago (also can be written with "Th") the name he says. And he says it so perfectly, I'm impressed.

[@trinaq]

Who knew that Austin is also skilled in origami? I never thought I'd say this, but I envy that paper napkin! 😂🌹

[@rodneycooperjr3223]

I mean, he wasn't a born natural with this talent. He explained that someone taught him how to do it. Just saying.

[@newbeeify]

He's excatly the tpye to have a quirky skill. He has always said he's shy and doesn't like to dance at parties so I imagine he has to do something to kill the time. Him giving out paper roses at these parties is the sweetest thing ever

[@richos07]

⁠@@newbeeifyI been making napkin roses cause of him. It’s become my new party trick as well.

[@shellylomenzo4617]

Oh sweet Jesus he's so handsome

[@pectxrssuit]

so this is what he meant when he was asked about his secret talent in that one interview

[@newbeeify]

His hidden talent making the paper rose. It's the whole process of it, he's so gentle with the paper and his beautiful beautiful hands just working on it. And that VOICE! It's so seductive... No wonder all these men are jealous of that! So basically his hidden talent is seduction in the smoothest way possible

[@TiffyTindell]

I would save every single one if he made those for me. So cute Haha

[@feliciabourque]

That is a man of many talents.

[@beatriz8454]

i don’t know… the way his hands are shaking is just different… and cute.

[@edithbj]

Honestly he's really cool and seems sweet.

[@addihays9566]

the amount of times i’ve already watched this….

[@kathyschweitzer6238]

He is gorgeous! Everything works.

[@ruthnagarya2028]

If Austin makes paper roses that is okay with me...fold those paper roses, sweetie! Austin is so wonderful! You CANNOT OVERSTATE the level of ACTING ACHIEVEMENT done by Austin in ELVIS. That, ladies and gentlemen is WHY Austin deserves the OSCAR, HE IS LIGHT YEARS AHEAD of any nominated actor. AUSTIN DESERVES THAT OSCAR!

[@elizabethbrower1878]

Yes totally agree....light years ahead of all of them!!!xoxoox

[@solitadacanay453]

Omgosh, Austin is really gentle, loving, talented! Imagine his intricate way of making a rose out of paper napkin? That's easier said than done. And only an Austin- type -of -guy can produce one! Praying he wins the Oscar & enjoy a shower of roses! 🙏🏻🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@vanss1935]

Pocas veces he visto a un ser humano con tanto encanto... mientras hacía esa rosa roja hablando con su voz maravillosamente cautivadora... en algún momento me ha robado el corazón... y cuándo ha tirado la rosa y ha sonreído como un niño... there's no return. Este hombre es todo.

[@victoriaburton4633]

I love seeing men make things. Especially this man!

[@rawr-tg7ne]

bye i have ascended

[@tateiscrazy797]

His hands are precious

[@juliekulikov2375]

Is this guy even real? No one can actually be that smooth and handsome and charming 🥰

[@kadesmith3054]

He was trying so hard not to laugh while doing this video 😂

[@Helloiffy]

Love that he’s wearing his PLIRT

[@Marr-in-Memphis]

His hands ❤😍

[@saraday4300]

beautiful hands, sweetie guy

[@ryanwithacapitalB]

thats a burning love

[@rosemartinez2174]

Oh my gosh I’m too in love with this guy😍😍😍

[@shoelover6]

Wowwwwwwww! What a Valentine’s gift to all of us; thanks Austin and Vanity Fair. Mesmerizing! ❤️

[@ae7746]

Oh to be a napkin

[@wnstayawhile6415]

Love that Austin is having fun with us! 🌹

[@sophitamayo5874]

suddenly my name is napkin

[@ihatechange]

@sophi Tamayo * 🤣

[@dianecarver6566]

Is there anything that he can't do? That was pretty cool!

[@cloudykhushi]

those hands are making me nervous

[@naydenlover]

He can make me a paper rose anytime!!!! and I can listen to him all day!!! he is so amazing!!!

[@clarissima22]

0:42 The brazilian name is Tiago or Thiago (the subtitles are wrong)

[@AUSTULIP]

Love this SM!! ✨❤️🫶

[@emmateal7921]

Thank you vanity fair.

[@StephyM.C.]

I need to see an alternate cut Elvis, they filmed so much more things I'd love to see.

[@thaliamalcolm9262]

My dad taught me how to do this trick! He made a rose anytime there was a napkin around haha! Love it

[@loredanaanghel8392]

Beautiful!

[@hannahlapier7649]

Vanity i want to thank you for making this. i am now obsessed with napkins

[@originaltommy]

Austin Butler does origami on my heart and soul.

[@simple_naildesigns]

Amazing actor ❤

[@andreamaciadgarcia3052]

you got me in love i mean, you're mesmerizing

[@richos07]

My new party trick. Been making one a day to fully ingrain the process in my muscle memory and I've perfected the craft. Now whenever I'm out at a party, a bar or social event, I'll make one of these and give it to a girl I'm interested in.

[@mountaintulip4612]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹for Austin .

[@paulineballam5945]

Love this ❤

[@xcreativechristyx]

Austin just made making paper roses one of the sexiest things I’ve ever heard. ☺️😍

[@georgiaxrees770]

I've never wanted to be a napkin before

[@alexandravalentine]

So amazing man romantic man

[@anjalillyleitner]

i was literally melting

[@mariaasgeirsdottir5001]

Hes soooo precious🥹🥹🥰🥰

[@judydurham6808]

Austin is amazing!

[@vanss1935]

Lo voy a coger de idea, es precioso y bonito de hacer, se lo haré a mi mamá en el día de la madre❤ Gracias Austin. Eres un regalo del Universo. No paro de ver el vídeo porque me encanta.

[@kuismase]

what a hunk

[@siennaioana6763]

Finally a very handsome actor and men. Most of the actors I don't find so attractive.

[@kerriebeckett6648]

Omg Austin is gorgeous 😍♥️

[@therealshayna6834]

…I’m blushing 🙈💕🌹

[@IraSol37]

Cool! ... and advanced Origami tutorial... Thank you, Mr. Butler! ☺☺☺👍

[@whereznyy]

THEY KNEW THEY GET IT

[@toyienkachl]

I love u Austin Butler and that napkin Ross is soo pretty ❤️

[@nubianfx]

why is he doing this to me.... whew...

[@sumanilyas293]

Oh, to be a napkin rn...

[@lordpickle8424]

3:25, oh my, lol. Surprised they didn't censor that.

[@aparecidacampos1048]

Beautiful thankil Love austin. 🥰❤️❤️

[@MrCtmcclain]

that is a craft. I don't know if I could make a paper rose that well myself.

[@kellipooh-1987]

I can't with him he's so cute 🥰

[@yourfavouritebabygirl]

RIZZZZZ