Hugh Grant Honors Richard Curtis | The 15th Governors Awards Presented By

[@Sibealove]

Petition for Hugh Grant to host the Oscars at some point in the near future!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@zenguidancetarot]

I second that... bitter, cynical and hilarious.. just my type. Lol

[@nicolettacinci3053]

He would never do it 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mimib95]

Yes!

[@c.a.savage5689]

Pearls before swine. His educated and refined British wit would sail over the heads of most Americans, whether sitting in the audience or watching at home.

[@leonielefaucheurwoodward789]

And the BAFTA’s!

[@jennywallis65]

Hugh is the master of the self-deprecating speech. So funny & so British. ❤❤😂😂

[@rumblefish9]

I mean this is the same man who paid his friend to blast the Benny Hill theme in front of the Parliament building while Boris Johnson was announcing his resignation. Hugh Grant is the only person that can take self-deprecation to a virtuous level.

[@paiman1976]

The other Hugh is as good, if not better....

[@LD-bv1pm]

"Some flop, or some arrest or whatever" best line ever.

[@graziemille2454]

The first time I saw Hugh Grant was when he accepted a Golden Globe for Four Weddings. I had never heard such a unique, witty and brilliant acceptance speech. Have been a fan since then. If you haven’t seen it, highly recommend it. Cheers.

[@senguptasayn]

What a brilliantly written and equally brilliantly delivered speech.i had a smile all throughout.terrific delivery Hugh.Bravo!

[@filipprodanovic7650]

He delivered that with absolute perfection. The man truly is a talented actor.

[@James-In-Exile]

Well, the secret is... ... timing

[@johnjacobsen4003]

@@James-In-Exile - an intelligence, like Oxford maybe?

[@fantasma8253]

Or he’s a natural comedian

[@meditationmountainbyrishab919]

God, Hugh is a genius, have never heard a more funny, witty effortlessly delivered speech!!!

[@catherinechaney6882]

That's how his acting seems to me. ❤

[@11matt11]

If anyone questions how it's actually possible for an English man to show his true heart and love towards another English man, show them this video. What a perfect speech.

[@TheDaaazer]

Love this tribute. Judging from some of the comments, British humor is lost on so many. This was a brilliant tribute.

[@JohnLutherable]

Americans probably, they don't seem to grasp it despite trying over and over again

[@TheDaaazer]

@JohnLutherable I'm American lol.

[@voulathomacos-lagonas8445]

He's brutally honest, which is quite refreshing

[@johnmunro4952]

The reason this has to be acerbic and funny is otherwise it would be emotional and heartfelt and I'm afraid we middle aged English gentleman simply won't stand for that type of silliness.

[@puladavid]

This is a master class in story telling. No one compares to Hugh Grant. And I agree he should host the Oscars.

[@connybartels2207]

Fantastic! This is British humor at his finest. Love Hugh Grant to speech like this is fantastic. To honor really honor Richard is marvelous and so deserved!👏👏👏

[@marjanp4784]

I don't know why the academy has been struggling to find a better host for the Oscars for several years when Hugh Grant is in plain sight!!!!

[@Canuckmom128]

Because…American?! Ya…no…they don’t do “witty” at the Oscars, at least not anymore.

[@MartinWWalker]

Sadly he would probably find it hell to do. He works very hard to be this effortless and funny. He stresses and sweats over every performance he does. Shame because he would nail it.

[@slevinlindsay3624]

I feel like hosting the Oscars is beneath him. His career is still alive and kicking.

[@dvdgalutube]

Hugh wouldn’t agree to do it. He admitted in some interviews that he has developed stage fright as he ages

[@Robban.D.Jonsson.]

Probably due to DEI.

[@johnf991]

I was at an event in the Parliamentary offices some 11 or so years ago celebrating Simon Hughes' 35 years as an MP. Hugh Grant was the speaker and was brilliant. Funny, self-deprecating and relaxed, speaking with no notes, I was very impressed. He had us all in stitches with an allegedly true story..... that as a young teenager he had a poster on his wall of Simon Hughes.......astride a motor bike........naked....... He completely won over the room with his delivery and timing. Top class.

[@nikhilsharma4716]

I love Hugh Grant so much! So precious, there's no one like him1

[@urmeli0815]

Give Hugh an Oscar, just for hearing his acceptance speech

[@Lylipolipstick]

Hugh Grant's speech - so brilliantly crafted and delivered

[@malibu_rum]

"because of some flop, or arrest or whatever..." LMAO

[@fkrawczyk]

i understand the most of it, but either because of the language or because I miss context (or both) I do not understand this joke. Could you explain?

[@Jamezzee]

@@fkrawczykI think he was arrested for having sex with a prostitute in his car or something… so, it wasn’t a movie ‘flop’ (that he first states) that led him to struggle to get a film role for a little bit, it was him being arrested and publicly shamed by the media

[@trujot]

whatever happened there

[@fkrawczyk]

@@Jamezzee thank you!

[@seejayszolc8415]

Perhaps the most brilliant introduction ever.

[@TheMess9898]

Hugh Grant needs to be protected at all costs!!!

[@annyliang1769]

Genius comedian, terrific actor, interesting human being, that's what we called a star. Hollywood doesn't produce them anymore, all same boring types.

[@personalsigh]

What a strange comment to make

[@TM-tx9ct]

He's not a product of Hollywood. He's British, and the British keep on creating brilliant actors.

[@c.a.savage5689]

​@@personalsigh Not really. Hugh Grant is an educated English man. Something far and few between in Hollywood.

[@smaller_cathedrals]

There are terrible British actors as well as brilliant American actors. Stop with these pointless generalizations.

[@TheCebulon]

That’s how you do it! Awesome speech, brilliantly delivered, just perfect!

[@MrKahlerHahn]

Hugh grant is truly a gem and it‘s so great to see him resurfacing again!

[@joelanthonylim6792]

Hugh Grant using this to tear into Curtis is hilarious lmao

[@alicemalt5099]

Hugh Grant career comeback is awesome

[@c.a.savage5689]

When did he leave??

[@rhondafortson5205]

HUGH GRANT IS THE MOST CHARMING MAN WHO HAS EVER LIVED!!!! I just ADORE HIM.

[@dineshapunchihewa1228]

Seriously he should be the host for the Oscars. Witty , naturally funny with such a beautiful British accent. Love him in all those films. Everyone of them were so memorable. I think the writer later understood he was the perfect choice for those roles.When I came to London!, went searching for that blue door in Notinghill and unfortunately had to stop due to an incident with a knife . And Mr Curtis thank you for giving us all those lovely movies. Please write a few more. There is a huge vaccum for good romantic scripts .

[@iliketowach6410]

As only Hugh Grant can deliver. Brilliant roast/tribute.

[@DouglasMcLaughlin-hn4te]

A comedy master class. No one does it better than Hugh.

[@tashamiel]

Hugh Grant is my spirit animal.

[@theuofc]

Hugh Grant just gets better and better. A cutting, absolutely hilarious, introductory gem of a speech. 😂

[@Dancatspoolschool]

Hugh makes misery at art form: pure joy!

[@DaingerMouse2]

Hugh Grant is utterly amazing. A true British gent and a genuinely good human being. Thanks Hugh for being so bloody brilliant.

[@Writer67]

The best speech ever. And the way Hugh Grant plays it all - sensational!

[@yohansong3207]

So many of my favorite movies came from Richard Curtis and Hugh Grant...

[@chrisalbertyn4004]

'Piss-taking' is the highest form of flattery in the U.K...boy, Hugh really laid it on thick...I got teary

[@sarah2go]

I love Hugh Grant! His understated British humour with a cutting undercurrent made me laugh out loud 😂😂

[@Greenz1100]

This is amazing. I wished we could see the film roll after his speech. Well done Hugh.

[@jaychaneI]

he needs to host the oscars

[@Jesusofsuburbia768]

I think the ratings would rise

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

Genuinely had no idea Richard Curtis started Comic Relief until this speech

[@di942842]

Yep, fine British humor is the only way Richard Curtis should be honored!!

[@sharonpayne8912]

What a great roast on a Curtis about to get a distinguished award! 😂😂😂😂

[@mr29]

Grant deserves a Best Actor nomination for Heretic. He was that good.

[@LockeDemosthenes2]

I agree 100%. Unfortunately, he probably won't because the Oscars tend to ignore horror for some reason. I'm still mad that Toni Collete wasn't nominated for Hereditary.

[@csjcsj2906]

​@@LockeDemosthenes2 I think there may be a better chance this time when considering some of 2024 horror movies that can possibly sneak into other categories, like "Heretic," "Longlegs," "The Substance," and the upcoming "Nosferatu."

[@pinkcatblue]

He deserves it but it will be hard to get in

[@marlynnek6449]

He is so witty and charming. He and Curtis are actually close friends.❤

[@lippythelion8627]

No. WAY

[@zoweej5448]

The British jokes dominate Los Angeles 😂😂😂

[@brianhammerstein]

3:49 "Some flop or some arrest or whatever." Such genius comic delivery!

[@niyanlan8928]

His comic timing is better than any comedian-a true British gent and a bit of a rogue.

[@40950999]

This is the most British thing I have ever seen 😂

[@jonylawson73]

It is clear as day you are an American ..please refrain from any more comments

[@40950999]

@@jonylawson73I’m actually an Aussie, but nice try.

[@jon8004]

@jonylawson73 Bud, I don’t know where you think you are, but this corner of KZbin is American. Might wanna think twice about ordering people around. Some people round these parts don’t take too kindly to that sort of thing.

[@dratz50]

@@jon8004 Will you run @jonylawson73 out of town?

[@Bespoke2]

He's naturally hilarious! ❤

[@ordinarypeople20]

"And now do a funny one..." 🤣

[@TM-yr3pc]

Good speech. Used to be common place at these sort of events. Now it seems like a revelation.

[@darrenross3645]

Now watched this several times. A joy. amazing. thank you.

[@wilhelmina8843]

Hugh is so charming - great comedic timing.

[@justinshriramkeeling609]

The absolute confidence of that “Innn the SUMMER” opening. You know you’re in for a Hugh classic.

[@c.a.savage5689]

How absolutely wonderful. Pure comedy Gold, of the finest refinement.

[@flourchylde]

Hugh Grant for the win!!!

[@christinepizzi6197]

He's gotten better with age. He doesn't like the aging bit but its that or death. He's so damn funny.

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

not physically.

[@andrewtan2894]

Whats with these actors, their storytelling talent is amazing.. Is it their cadence , their self deprecating humour? Hugh Grant is a laugh riot.. British humour never gets old.. Scarcasm and self deprecating.. double meanings and self roasting.. Thats the best..

[@pahkwan3143]

He is so funny and so charming !!

[@vantheman1238]

It’s official we all love Hugh Grant ❤

[@phototristan]

Richard Curtis is the absolute master of British rom coms and in many ways, Hugh Grant his perfect muse. Well deserved.

[@marciathompson-young7453]

This is pure comedic genius 😂❤

[@urmeli0815]

I'm totally flabbergasted ... We need more British humour in the world

[@apocbible]

Thank you Richard

[@Dridie]

As one of his other country fellows sang once: "🎼This chaaarming Maannn...! 🎵🎶" Sheer wicked-witty wisdom, ageing as a pure malt. Complete and utter brilliance. God save this huge kid! That's entertainment!

[@katrinaloughrey]

Brilliant. And fantastic British humour 🤣

[@colleenshea2293]

Hugh Grant has more talent in his toenail then most actors today !

[@kipperrepublic3568]

Love his dry wit

[@AthynVixen]

I love Hugh, so here for him

[@matteobocchialini4173]

he's a genius. period.

[@joancarlestomas]

Hugh Grant should know that one of those "euro pudding" films he was in and he despises, is considered a very important film in Spanish movie history. It's called Rowing with the Wind, or Remando al viento (1988)

[@elimb6071]

LOVE Hugh Grant!!!

[@junerose-sommer5494]

The brilliant Hugh Grant!!❤

[@RRRR-fr8dz]

Curtis’s reaction is priceless😂😂

[@jobo2084]

As british as is gets. Such a brilliant speech😂❤

[@jasonhutchinson8060]

An exceptionally well conceived speech, impeccably delivered. Well done Hugh Grant.

[@somerset8088]

Hugh-mor humor is always filled with brilliant bants. 😂

[@michail567]

Richard and Hugh the best duet🎬👓🎥

[@locallocallo]

I LOVE HIM.

[@Planesail]

Hugh Grant for Prime Minister!

[@sschithra]

He is the epitome of British humour! 😂

[@gothgod10]

I love him omg

[@desssval]

And that is why it is called Great Britain. Previously for it's empire, nowadays for it's humour.

[@davecongalton2858]

Yes, Hugh Grant is brilliant, but let's remember that all his great early roles came courtesy of Richard Curtis. Both men are true geniuses.

[@plopplop1984]

well think that’s clear and hugh acknowledges that… hence doing other movies with him

[@heathereley9749]

The whole speech is actually a very British way of praising Curtis and his work. The idea is that you insult the person as a way of showing your affection for them. Brits do this a lot. There is a fine line and you really have to "get" it, but Hugh did it perfectly. Sarcasm doesn't always translate too well, though, so there is that.

[@CassTaz]

5:40 it's British praise 😆

[@derekhales2451]

Don't do irony then?

[@jyoung8441]

British humor at its finest

[@ecitb3005]

Hugh is the definition of "British"

[@JohnFBurke-e4g]

Brilliant delivery and humour from HG. love it.

[@marymezsserwanga]

Hugh Grant is hilarious! 😂

[@astrologerdawn1200]

Brilliant as usual!

[@Merlin_Price]

If they ever made a film of James Bond in his later years Hugh would do a very good job of not making him into an emotional baggage sad sack.

[@paulqueripel3493]

The 1960s version of Casino Royale had an older Bond, played by David Niven. Someone else in the comments compared Hugh to him. Not a good movie though.

[@gastonfilms]

Brilliant!! Hugh should host the Oscars 🫡

[@zubinDRK]

Few people , actors or otherwise, can speak like this guy .... never misses

[@JESK-rh1tw]

For those unaware - this is how British people speak about other people whom they genuinely love. See also John Cleese’s eulogy for Graham Chapman. 😂

[@alexhaynes7220]

where and how can I watch this in England

[@emiliobello2538]

When will there be Scene At The Academy?

[@richardforgetcanada]

That was a most glorious grumpy Hugh Grant/British humour speech.

[@puladavid]

Legend. Watch his recent Jimmy Kimmel interview. Just as brilliant

[@pamsp]

The type of roast that only a true friend can give.

[@joanwayling2354]

Brilliant speech, love Hugh ❤