Ben Platt Gushes Over His Idol, Beyonce

Fresh off his run in the hit Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen" Tony winner Ben Platt told Ellen what it was like to have Beyonce see him in the show.

[@keenan7754]

He isn't speaking fast, y'all just listen slow is all.

[@marcelaromolor533]

Keenan TheCrazeKid I didn't realize he spoke fast till I read the comments.

[@n.c.435]

I listened to it at 1.5 speed and it was one????yall

[@kh33chan]

listen slow lmao 😂

[@mj-sq7ii]

Keenan TheCrazeKid that’s the speed I talk pretty much all of the time and I had no clue that people thought he was talking fast

[@Brooke-jg3ie]

Keenan TheCrazeKid lilsimsie who?!

[@KekerikiGreen]

I’m just impressed that he’s not rambling at high speed stupidly. Everything he’s saying is really intelligent.

[@briellec7173]

Captain French Fry He was accepted to Columbia right before he took on Evan Hansen, he’s super smart!

[@emmymatt]

@@briellec7173 right before Book of Mormon actually

[@briellec7173]

Emmanuel Marian Mathew yes you’re right, my mistake!

[@BacadoTheSkoggy]

HE IS PRECIOUS, PROTECT HIM

[@giannchan6752]

Matthias Tan If a serial killer wants to kill him I’ll be more than happy to take his place I’m serious

[@BacadoTheSkoggy]

Chan Gian honestly, same

[@carnivcore]

BEN PROTECTION SQUAD

[@starrycactusx5978]

I WILL PROTECT HIM WITH MY LIFE

[@Diapontios]

@@giannchan6752 No you wouldn’t.

[@yohohoitsmem8y]

" Its about a lonely , sort of anxiety ridden teenager " a few seconds in and I feel sort of glad by the fact Ben gets to explain about Evan's character , that Evan's not just a " shy teen "

[@marsbovee9680]

YO ITS A FANGIRL I know!! This week my choir teacher was explaining what Dear Evan Hansen was about to class and she said that Evan was a shy lonely teen then I immediately raised my hand and told the class he has social anxiety.

[@m_j7955]

I know right! A news show that I watched after he won the tony called him an "introvert". I'm like dude he has social anxiety. He ain't some "shy teen"

[@nspector]

@@marsbovee9680 Good for you.

[@adrianatorres4813]

Ok, people, chill. He IS talking really fast, but let's put it in perspective: He played Evan Hansen for 3 almost 4 years a character that has severe social anxiety. He won a Tony for that role, which means he did an awesome job. Every actor has their own technique of playing a character, his really got him into character. You cannot play someone for that long that many times a week and not acquire their ways and mannerisms. Please, consider all of this before commenting something rude. Thanks for your attention and have a lovely day.

[@KatieMoorerose]

Adri Torres if you knew him before then you’d know he himself has anxiety so that’s just him...

[@chompet123]

Or maybe he's just nervous. You can see it in his mannerism, his foot, his hands. He keeps fidgeting.

[@adrianatorres4813]

Katie Moore Yes, but mild anxiety, not in Evan's level. His interviews before were not like this. I know because I started following him because of Pitch Perfect

[@zuzek96]

wtf

[@starfiring]

I think he talked perfectly normal. Maybe they're just a bit slow themselves. *•~__ •~* 🔫shots were fired...🔫

[@breannasimoneaux3137]

i do hope y’all know that he’s talking super fast because he DOES have anxiety. i have anxiety and i talk just as fast, if not faster. it’s just something some people with social anxiety/anxiety in general. but he’s precious and i love him so much...like he saved my life and so did Dear Evan Hansen

[@cooper8184]

Breanna Simoneaux to 💞💞 I hope you're doing well 💞💞

[@millyhubbard7982]

Breanna Simoneaux hope you’re still doing well x

[@jerichogimeno4663]

OMG SAME! I didn't realize earlier that I have an anxiety about socializing with other people... I really speak fast and my hearts beat so fast that I can feel it if I'm talking or speaking infront of peoples... Some of my mates even tease me that I'm Eminem xd... So yeah...

[@yassgene3493]

"it's just a wavy sea of glory"

[@nightfall598]

Yass Gene I laughed pRETTY hard at that. 😂

[@keenan7754]

Why tf are people going crazy over the speed he's talking?!?!?!? Some people just naturally speak fast! Which, I don't even consider his pace to be all that fast. In fact its pretty regular to me. When you're just a generally articulate person, everything you need to say flows easy. So chill

[@lase.o]

seriously im surprised the comments are about his talking speed lol, it didnt even seem that fast to me??????

[@keenan7754]

Totally agree! All these other MOFO's just listen slow is all...lol

[@starfiring]

Yup. Lol, you say he's talking fast? Try 2x playback. That's fast.

[@SammieL80]

he doesn't normally talk this quickly. He was just nervous!

[@keenan7754]

Brooke, even if he were nervous, his talking speed is pretty regular to me! Ain't nothin' fast about it is my point.

[@ItzHayley22]

hes only been out of the part a few weeks so its understandable that he still has the mannerisms of a character he created and played for 3-4 years! But he totally calmed and slowed down near the end.

[@lilacroses149]

OH MY GOD BEN PLATT

[@caseyjason-ws3fr]

The way he explains Beyonce's Hair......Cool

[@robingoodwin9787]

Alternate title: Ben being unintentionally adorable to all theatre kids

[@cristinasolano6487]

"Thank You! Performing alive gives me such a rush"

[@erinford7261]

I get your reference😂👍🏼

[@amaanam1042]

❤Benji and❤Ben Platt!

[@breahnasommers1649]

Pitch Perfect!!! ❤️

[@samterrell4371]

I’m so so so so so proud of him. He’s come so far over these past years and I cannot wait to see what he does in the future. He’s so amazingly kind and wonderful and he deserves absolutely everything he is getting. The solo album is going to be FANTASTIC and I’m so excited for it. Everyone keep watch - he’s going places.

[@mynormalhappylife]

its a musical, not a play, ellen.

[@LizzWolffx]

Mari LF a musical is a type of play, sweetie

[@BacadoTheSkoggy]

For some reason I thought you were insinuating that it’s a “musical ellen”

[@HAMDANQTR]

Shes just doing this to get BEYONCÉ’s attention then follows her on instagram

[@annauhl4914]

ME TOO! She said “play” and I actually said aloud “Ahem, a *musical*”. Like come on people a play doesn’t have musical dance numbers or singing. Musicals do. It’s not that hard. Get it right. 😂

[@LizzWolffx]

actually Anna, you should get it right. A musical IS a kind of play. A play can have music in it, and when it has many songs/dances it is a musical play. A musical. These are facts ...

[@jennalarson6403]

I LOVE HOW NERVOUS HE IS. HE IS SUCH A CUTE INTROVERT WHO CAN'T HANDLE BEING THE CENTER OF ATTENTION.

[@naturallylilly8221]

Jenna Larson lmao do you even know him

[@AwesomeBlassom]

Or he's just so used to be playing as Evan that he is just acting like him now xD

[@honeybun9231]

@@AwesomeBlassom its good acting when you are them

[@arnoldthotticus4844]

he has anxiety susan

[@mochiloki]

He has anxiety, plus he’s gotten used to his role

[@eh1181]

Who else thinks he isn't really talking that fast?

[@nailaj4864]

yeah i think it's pretty normal and clear

[@rubyhunt7108]

No

[@veganworldpeace2649]

Normal to me! I grew up on the East Coast, in a small town right on the border of north Philadelphia. Then I moved to Kentucky as a kid and people there think I speak rapidly and complain that they cannot keep up with comprehending what I say! 🤔🤗😉 Depending where people grew up and their family members' rate of speech, we are familiar snd copy the different speed of speaking, etc.

[@yourfavoriteoompaloompa139]

Mee

[@Elnnos97]

Or are we just good listeners?

[@AmandaaRose]

So proud of Ben and all that he has achieved 😭😭😭😭

[@kittyquiqui]

I just finished watching Dear Evan Hansen for the first time, then Ellen uploads an interview with Ben. I could not have clicked any faster 😁 **Me gushes over Ben Platt**

[@ilikemusicals5760]

3:49 *his laugh is the cutest*

[@charliesplatt]

The amazing, one and only, Mr Benjamin Schiff Platt 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😂💙💙💙

[@RegularOddball]

me gushing about my idol, ben platt

[@KempireRadio]

I just realized he was Will's young date on this season. LOL He was hilarious!

[@casshervas9120]

WOT?

[@theytastesogood8299]

Finally !! He deserves his success so much

[@hindeakandola]

He’s so precious ❤️

[@channelilu]

I don't know who he is but he seems like a really kind person. Don't you agree?

[@melonmilkice2755]

Ben platt is a beautiful and very talented human being

[@robertopavlin2923]

I love this guy ♥️♥️ The best in everything he does... Outstanding performer!

[@nikolasanthony1259]

Ben Platt is so cute. And he has a wonderful singing voice. Simply delicious.

[@lamabander1238]

He’s so adorable 😂❤️

[@evamathew4371]

Well, I'm early. And he looks so adorable. 😍💁

[@apothecaryofthedamned1529]

BEN PLATT IS SO TALENTED

[@BRIBRI60993]

he so cute i love him

[@immaRUSHER]

I AM SO PROUD OF HIM

[@timeispreciousliveasgoodas8652]

Ben.....you are just getting started young man!!!! Can't wait to see what is yet to come!!!!!! A true talent!!!

[@Maplewaffle]

He's just adorable! 💖

[@cahidijoyoraharjo7833]

He's cute like a Teddy bear. 😄😄😄

[@briannaseals9520]

please have ben back again!!!!! sm love to you and the show!!

[@KrzyKuri]

Hahaha he is soo cute! I want to see his play. I loved his character in Pitch Perfect so its wonderful to see him become so successful and appreciated.

[@julia-roses]

he’s so sweet i love him

[@i-am-a-fangirlbe_afraid2187]

I love this Musical

[@AintPopular]

wat if he raps

[@hbombthecat6056]

Ak47 the more I think about this the more strange sense it makes...

[@emilyshacklock9969]

Yesss finally this video comes

[@broadwayfangirl987]

I love him he’s a beautiful human being in and out

[@Maryjane022]

It's really good! Ben and the musical!🤩🙌🙌

[@llysmichelle]

The way he talks about Beyoncé is amazing someone find me a man like Ben

[@beyouinyourlife]

So many words are coming out of his mouth in such a short amount of time

[@yestyongday]

I love him! I love the Dear Evan Hansen, I always comment this on videos of DEH but it really reminds me of World's Greatest Dad which is my fave movie. For those who haven't watched it yet, please do, it's amazing, both the movie and the musical

[@moomemoome]

MY PRECIOUS FAST TALKING BABY BOY

[@loisphilpott233]

i love ben he's so sweet and i love that he always plays adorable awkward characters 😍

[@julissabonilla]

I saw Dear Evan Hansen while on a school trip this past May and it was incredible

[@cgarcia2457]

I️ love him so much, so talented ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@igotVoldemortsnose]

I wish she had shown the video of everyone freaking out backstage after meeting Beyonce because it's HILARIOUS

[@justeggin]

I love Ben Platt so much wheeeeze

[@linslay2003]

I LOVE HIM SO MUCH!!!😍 He played his role of Evan Hansen soooo well, and he is a super awesome, powerful vocalist!🎤 Ben Platt is the KING!👑

[@linslay2003]

He is also freaking ADORABLE!😍

[@jonahkingi98]

How he feels about Beyonce, is exactly how I feel about her! I love him for this

[@namitma]

Please please please please please please please be in Pitch perfect 3 😭

[@bethanywelker9459]

He is so adorable I can't handle it

[@adrianaarotoma1496]

BEN PLATT IS SO ADORABLE

[@maxramirez1129]

He seems very nice. congratulations on everything.

[@emlou127]

MY BABY 💕

[@lizzieb1318]

Boy, I really want to see this, but I live in the UK! I'd be thrilled if it came over!

[@anniesiegel153]

This man is my hero I don't know what I would do without him

[@aidentan6547]

Is he on pitch perfect?

[@jessicaterry8083]

Alex Tay yes he is on pitch perfect.

[@catielee3888]

I wish they talked more about what’s next for Ben because I need his album already

[@SammieL80]

album won't be out for a while.

[@giapanda2160]

Ugh love him sm

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

HE IS SO GREAT

[@angelogrnts4090]

I feel him on Beyoncé!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@suvariboy]

He's amazing!

[@shaynevivanco2874]

i love him so much

[@gaudiyaa]

HES JUST ADORABLE.

[@ShaunaTfranklin24]

I didn't even think he talked that fast until I read the comments? Even then, is he really speaking that fast?

[@naturallylilly8221]

What a beautiful human being.

[@mepbirdstheater4880]

I've been KZbin surfing all day. Thought this was an old episode.

[@masaradivojevic685]

I LOVE ellens show! I can't stop waching

[@aRMy-wg4dj]

Masa Radivojevic oh me tooo

[@Oskar-nm7pg]

ok but will Queen B ever come to Ellen show again? 😭🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 I mean she won't follow her on instagram anyways so 😂🐝

[@jakecrosbie9683]

Oskar she doesn’t even follow her own mother

[@imvu__imvu8005]

@@jakecrosbie9683 😂

[@Dk-rt3rz]

We all Stan Beyoncé

[@elizaschuchman6481]

You mean Benyoncé?

[@Dk-rt3rz]

@@elizaschuchman6481 haha

[@marclin1218]

Ben Pratt’s voice is amazing!

[@Da1TruArtistPup]

I love him 😊❤

[@isabeljvieira]

i hope y’all know he’s my favorite person pretty much ever. just thought i’d let y’all know.

[@lilyperez9873]

My two favorite people in one video

[@dancerfruit2]

Love this play

[@dancerfruit2]

What he's 24, he's only 1 year older than me.

[@sirsinaiswat4148]

Wanna meet you Ellen😌😌😌😌

[@clubpenguin2034]

He's so adorable

[@des8679]

Tundra Explorer change the playback speed to .75 and he sounds like he’s talking at a normal speed 😂

[@velvita17_coluratura9]

He is sssssooooo cute! If I was there I could just hug him so hard! He is sssooo nervous and kinda nerdy! I like nerdy guys

[@naocjf]

I LOVE HIM

[@ternitamas]

He sounds exactly like Jack high on caffeine haha! Any will and grace fan will get the reference

[@audreyvalentine9182]

I LOOOOOVE THIS

[@teemaabuzannad9202]

Awesome

[@jenny8364]

My queens

[@jacquelinemamiye5536]

BENNN PLATT!!!

[@arman_mg]

How the hell he is not singing???

[@aleihouse1529]

EVERY time he is asked to tell someone about DEH he goes "Sure" then talks super fast. We love him!

[@Gisellej80]

He is cute

[@isabelwilder3167]

I don’t get the people saying he talks fast. Listen slow and BE MORE CHILL! I’m sorry I had to

[@shevyszcz6188]

Isabel Wilder lololol

[@jamh1054]

I love this lil bean 😍

[@alejandrafaura9273]

2:59 he is so cute explaining how he prepared himself to see Bey, I feel the same way about her

[@elinaflinn7695]

Yesssssss I❤️❤️❤️❤️you, Ben! You will be missed on the cast (hehe Evan's cast, and the DEH cast)! Sincerely, Me (hehehehehehheheh)(he)!

[@shaitoh8931]

You made a good job Ben keep it going