Salma Hayek's Prince anecdote puts David Walliams to shame

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[@uchihahikaku1630]

I like how polite she was. Waited right at the end of both stories to defend Prince.

[@peaceandlove544]

And kill

[@narayaniranawat9415]

Yes

[@hd-xc2lz]

@@peaceandlove544 Sorry, you can't say she killed, her anecdote hardly proved Prince to be hilarious. "Sister, stay away from the buffet," is about as canned a food remark as they come.

[@georgedepalma429]

@@hd-xc2lz - Maybe not, but she's saying Prince had lighter side most people didn't know, and like most, people Prince considered friends did. And maybe it wasn't that funny when it actually happened, but the way she told it was.

[@sonny9493]

She did drop the “sorry you never got to meet him” Kill

[@perpetuals3lf]

Salma is so effortlessly classy and elegant. Doesn't jump in to tell her story but waits till the end and nonchalently tells it in that sultry voice and wins without even having to try

[@KristiinaBerg]

So true, a class act.

[@colintatum6872]

perpetuals3lf ermmm not really. She'd of kept it to herself if she was that classy.

[@nemo227]

Salma is always delightful, a real person.

[@nemo227]

Colin Tatum, naahhh, a group like this is designed for share and tell (or "show and tell").

[@nemo227]

deekat3279, yes, indeed. She's one of those people who seem to elevate the mood. I have a couple of friends like that; if you're having a bad day and they enter the room, suddenly everything seems better. We should all be so fortunate. Maybe we should all try to be that person.

[@backpocketandme]

I love how she got the urge to clear Prince's name, cause she liked him so much

[@insomniacspillowfortarmy5776]

Yeah i noticed that too like i think she smiled but like i think she knew like how shy and stuff he could be i mean many would unless a diva like world revolves around me, like he wasn't ever rude in his encounter with him just quiet and reserved like he didn't even have to sit with him who i think he didn't really know who he was. And she didn't have a one time meet with him where he was totally different but became good friends where he did i think made him feel more comfortable and joke with her because they got to know each other better. So she was like no that's not the like the real him. And i think that's all of us i mean me especially where i can be really shy and shit with new people but with people I've known and comfortable around that understand my humor like dry, sarcastic and dark humor because by then they know me more and that I'm not actually serious.

[@chippy7745]

Salma and Prince were very good friends. I think he probably wanted to date her but she was with someone else and then after she had a baby he wrote a song for her daughter called Valentina. (Hey Valentina, tell your mama to give me a call, .....etc ....etc)”.

[@riderskater7248]

Selma cleared Prince's name because she knew him well. It's not easy listening to lies about people who matter to you.

[@vambo13257]

@@riderskater7248 Why do you assume it was a lie. Prince was a shy person., David was telling what happened at dinner, he was not putting Prince or Bryan Ferry down.

[@riderskater7248]

@@vambo13257 The impression most listeners came away from hearing David was his attempt to paint Prince in a image that was false. That's why most posters responded to Selma clarifying the truth. Why is that a problem?

[@haute03]

Aw Salmaaaa. I can tell she was debating whether or not she should speak about her friendship with Prince. I love how all of his close celeb friends were pretty quiet about their friendship with him since he was such a private person.

[@NellieKAdaba]

True

[@Tomyp89]

0:44 the moment when it crossed her mind

[@georgewilliamsiii4677]

Some people are just so.. Pure like that. They respect Prince as much as we do.

[@nancydunlap1989]

Why would Prince invite a person over and put them knowingly ill at ease? He was famous, guarded, and enormously private. And good manners and sensitivity to others is not appropriate for Prince. I did not know and do not know either person. and no wish to offend. But thinking of others feelings never is out of style.

[@Chlo-ee]

I can’t even with Salma. The lady is sitting on the couch just like I would, with one leg folded under, telling a Prince story with the most sultry voice in Hollywood. Gosh, I love that woman.

[@bakithimnyandu631]

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[@wtfutube78]

Salma directed a video for Prince, and then he also wrote a song for her daughter

[@Texas512forever]

The song is called Valentina, but he's singing about Salma.

[@mamiluisamia]

She Directed the vid? Wow. Didn't know she directed things. I know she produced Frida and Ugly Betty

[@carlosalbertog]

She's actually an emmy winner, she won the award for directing The Maldonado Miracle

[@rumorady-4566]

WOW, Shes a director too? What video of prince, did she direct?

[@yahlitzahernandez8785]

Rumorady - I believe it was his music video for Te Amo Corazón

[@pt1sa1]

Salma is one classy lady, her English with a Hispanic accent is beautiful. Her sense of humour and easy going attitude shows her inner beauty. I’d love to meet her

[@eolsunder]

well, classy isn't a word I would describe her. She basically made her living showing off her assets, not really what "classy" ladies do. Magnificent assets of course, but classy? please. Beautiful sure, hot, sure, curvy, sure. mmm plays a striper in one movie, plays a striper in another movie, etc etc. Classy? no. Talented, smart, does producing, humanitarian work, latched on to a billionare. Most think of her as sexy. Classy, that's stretching it.

[@shadelings]

@@eolsunder Talented, smart, movie producer and humanitarian work =/= classy if a woman is beautiful, hot and curvy as well? Your prejudice is showing, James.

[@gmy33]

@@eolsunder if your not gay . . . I will have to seriously rethink a lot . . And you missed the point . . She isnt classy . . People thought she behaved classy because she didnt interupt and actually nobody knew she was such good friends with prince . . So yes she behaved classy. . And no she might not be that in anybody s book ...

[@xtxpxhx]

You meant Mexican accent ? I don't mean to be contrary but does Hispanic appeals to anyone these days?

[@PeteCourtier]

Saracen 786 I’d like to meet her too😉 only if she was dressed as her dusk til dawn character. Snakes and all😍

[@zahirahza]

I'm beginning to think Prince purposely create awkward situations so that they will have that one Prince story.

[@fleaflicker1451]

Yes! 👏👏👏

[@kathn5509]

I've thought that

[@Chatterbox-94]

Salma is so classy and respectful. I love the way she tells stories. She always finds some way to make the story humorous.

[@linneajordyn5275]

I think the reason Salma and David had such a different experience is that Prince preferred the company of women, especially gorgeous women like Salma.

[@kootenaywomon]

@Unknown Well aren't you classy

[@jonnysupreme]

No fuckin shit

[@toddoooo4947]

Or does he😏

[@sheilaj4084]

@Judas Iscariot How do you know? were you one of them?

[@monmothma3358]

@Judas Iscariot If there's one person I've never met who I'm still 100% sure was not gay, it's Prince...

[@JustTanya.]

I love how David is like: Oh I met Prince and had dinner with him. And Salma's like: No, no you really didn't meet Prince. Because David met the celebrity. Salma knew the man. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@lilianamunoz3003]

Not only were prince and Salma friends he wrote a beautiful song about her explaining to her daughter who she was before she was born. Valentina is the name of the song. I love it! 💕

[@U2QuoZepplin]

I'm not surprised Prince was very quiet. Apparently he was a very shy man in person, but all that changed when he performed. He was like a different person when he sang and played his music on stage. I think a lot of people are like that?

[@ElvarMasson]

Amazing what music and drugs can do to people

[@delphimichaels164]

Drugs don’t necessarily need to have a thing to do with this situation. Not at all putting myself in Prince’s league so far as talent goes but I’m a huge introvert yet I got my B.A. in Theatre Arts emphasis in Acting. It’s totally different being on stage and performing after you’ve rehearsed with others for weeks to create a show and when the lights are on you, the audience disappears and you get lost in the performance. I hope that makes sense. I mean, I hate giving a public speech where I can see the audience but a theatre performance is completely different. Cheers!

[@22Phantasm]

Salma's suit is spectacular and she looks so elegant and poised.

[@steffnic13]

She is so stunning in the Adam Sandler movies playing his wife. Doesn’t even try to be sexy or stunning in that role; just effortless.

[@internetjalurlebar]

She is married to a guy who owns Gucci and several other fashion houses. Makes sense?

[@Julia-ir1yj]

@@internetjalurlebar lol yeah

[@kendallrhodes]

That suit is errthing!

[@aliali-ce3yf]

Prince seems like a guy who takes his time to warm up to strangers.

[@CHEEKY_MONKEY]

he was a cat so, makes sense

[@mrdzuan94]

I just love how Liam's story doesn't hold any impact whatsoever to the entire conversation.

[@umme1989]

So weird.

[@Lkkenn]

just like his music

[@mjcortez2460]

even abruptly cut the story of the other guy

[@Most0riginalUsername]

Me too. Sometimes i remember this exchange, and in my memory Salma's defence of Prince comes right after David's anecdote. Like you said, it doesn't even register

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

It does though, it was funny the way he told it, don't be like that

[@Newsystem10]

Well done Salma... she just had to speak up in defence of Prince.

[@ZXxsniperMsrXx]

Hahaha you dropped enough names

[@Alirezarz62]

2k likes and no comment?

[@Kira-kx8wh]

Everything about Salma is screaming 'genetic jackpot!'. Silky smooth skin, fab body, natural thick hair and good teeth. Also she seems kind and wise.

[@exessex3522]

And talented...

[@heliotropezzz333]

and witty

[@themustar601]

And nice to animals

[@Jorg05111980]

Those curves by the way she sits, wow...

[@Cashback13]

Prince hanging around with one of the most beautiful women in the world? Why am I not surprised.....

[@justmissjamey]

I know right?》▪ of course he would.

[@mamiluisamia]

Cash Back yes but at least the women were not just beautiful.

[@quirkypurple]

Who else is he going to talk about getting is hair done and what curtains will go well with his carpets?

[@mrcurely]

graham's alertness to salma mentioning Prince cracks me up

[@pippa_peg]

"Sister..... stay away from the buffet! " 😂😂😂😂😂

[@soledadferrer1325]

I love how Salma is sweet without even trying. Charming!

[@cho7879]

this should be called "Selma Hayek confirms that Prince didn't like David William" lol

[@heliotropezzz333]

*Walliams

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

Choly Or honey, it was not about disliking him, it was about how private/reserved Prince was with strangers, come on - think

[@bernardgena980]

this should be called "Selma Hayek confirms that Prince didn't like David William" lol

[@swirlingfudge]

@@bernardgena980 it's Walliams. WALLIAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brmbkl]

@@bernardgena980 are you a bot?

[@arlenedavis7441]

Prince probably knew the song, but wanted to have a laugh at him singing. Next time David tells it he should just say he met Prince and sang to him 😁😌

[@CaptainAmaziiing]

I once got to sit in on a recording session with India Arie. During the break she handed me her guitar and asked me to sing her one of my songs. I flubbed it pretty hard, but she was gracious as an angel and sang along with me on the next chorus. One of the high points of my life, fer sher.

[@Estefaniac19]

Lol that's what I was thinking

[@kimsmith1746]

Soooo funny! Selma is basically trying to tell David Williams that Prince was making fun of him, and he just it getting it at all. Seriously, Prince was EXTREMELY smart and an excellent business man. There is no way he hadn't heard of Florence and the Machine.

[@heliotropezzz333]

*Walliams

[@kimsmith1746]

@Sioxiee Lane Kind of like it's Kim, not Ken. Sometimes we don't notice autocorrect on our phones. Glad you're there to keep us on our toes.

[@aneerhtak1033]

Fucking hell david walliams didnt even flinch or move a muscle when Salma grabbed him. His face looked like stone before it was laughing.

[@PunofHarts]

Me thinks Prince was fucking with David. I believe there is a video somewhere of Prince mentioning he loved Florence and the machine. He probably wanted to see him make a fool of himself

[@andyt2k]

Actually there's a lot of stories about Prince being weird, not talking to people, living in his own world etc

[@HeyouCrow]

andyt2k very ☑., yet does seem had .., StreetSmarts too. Invitee, trusted but also *verified.. As face it.., Prince rarely *social wit 'PopComediansUK!' Few ⌚chances..

[@CaptPoco]

It sounds like Prince succeeded.

[@jc9552]

I could listen to David all day long. His British english is so pleasant to listen to and he is a great story teller.

[@richardpierpoint3006]

He also writes books - I'd recommend reading Mr Stink, if you haven't already (it's supposed to be a children's book, but it works just as well for adults).

[@kathybutterfield2760]

Guess Prince didn't feel the same...

[@anitarogers2877]

I've always felt Salma is a beautiful, classy and elegant lady. Not to mention excellent character actress. A great sense of humour and timing too, as shown in this clip. Making dry humour anecdotal jokes in a language other than your native tongue shows such intelligence and adaptability too. Thank you David - it was funny what you shared too :) ! Much Love and Hugs, Anita xxxx

[@cindye5285]

What David may not have realized was that Prince and Bryan Ferry were probably teasing him, by pretending they didn't know the song, egging him on to "sing" in for them. That seems like Prince's sense of humor. He played the best straight man & loved practical jokes. Pretty sure the both knew who Florence + The Machine were.

[@lamidikolawole218]

Practical jokes should have punchlines. i.e the point they laughed and shook hands.

[@junbh2]

@@lamidikolawole218 That doesn't have to happen there and then. Sometimes something hilarious happens and you keep a straight face in the moment and go home and laugh with your friends after

[@godskrilla4270]

Prince was literally friends with all the most gorgeous women....Smart Dude

[@LG-kx8xl]

Prince owned a mansion in Turks & Caicos with a purple driveway off the water. Stunning!💜 Salma directed his video Te Amo Corazon. Prince was good friends w/Salma & loved her little girl. He loved kids.

[@waynefarrellvoiceovers]

As someone said earlier....she is effortlessly classy and elegant.

[@riderskater7248]

Selma sized him up took her time and thought to herself this will only take a minute to put this lad in check.

[@brmbkl]

and people still call this a classy moment.

[@TomTheGamer913]

The story she told didn’t change my mind at all. The unfunniest joke I’ve ever heard.

[@frankinsaneandmyrrh1202]

I think she was deciding whether or not it would be appropriate to say something.

[@riderskater7248]

@@frankinsaneandmyrrh1202 I think you're right. Selma probably didn't want to get involved but she felt a loyalty to her friend Prince and for that reason she spoke up. Probably after hearing this other guest make false statements about her friend. And some of this is coming from the same two other celebrity guests who told misleading stories about Prince and Jay Z, is born out of cultural differences. The young British rapper told how he met Jay-Z and that he wasn't treated like a familiar friend. But why would he be when the vast majority of rappers in Europe are not famous in America. And this comedian who thought he met Prince is kinda deluded. Prince wouldn't know him from Adam. But yet he feels confident in saying Prince doesn't talk much. Nothing wrong with having an opinion but any time people start making public statements they at least should be based in fact.

[@bern9642]

@@TomTheGamer913 well prince isn't a comedian. he was saying what he knew his friend would find funny, just his friend. he had no idea any of us will even hear it. it just shows he is willing to joke around people he felt comfortable with.

[@heliotropezzz333]

'Sister stay away from the buffet'. Well Prince didn't look as though he ate much himself.

[@margaretboldon4876]

Ooolmmm

[@oenjielsvansoekamadjoe7405]

now my one dinner with Prince is meaningless, hahaha. Classy, Salma said things to put people in their position without being rude or sarcastic, while defending her good friend.

[@davemiller6055]

Prince was a private person. Introverted in many ways. Many people like that don't talk a lot, even at dinner. And if you are like that, and with another quiet person, there won't be a lot of talk. Especially if there is a stranger present.

[@jamesgoines7663]

Graham sat up when Salma started speaking about Prince! Never saw him do that for any story

[@darlene8130]

Salma: He was so funny. David: Hmmm.. 😂😂😂

[@gregorybarootjian323]

She is a lady and knows where she came from and married to a billionaire. Her down to earth demeanor is a testament to her humanity. If you heard the pinata story you would know what I mean.

[@RKorte-lj9bz]

You can see Salma Hayek just trying to keep quiet during David's story 😂

[@smithiebird07]

She is so classy.

[@SARGENTO007A]

Once I heard Graham say that with stars you just have to let them talk. They're always trying to shine brighter or up one the others. This is a perfect example. 😂

[@w1tchmom]

I was fortunate enough to see Prince a few times. He really was VERY funny!

[@vamanosninja4143]

I sang part of "Under the Bridge" to Anthony Kiedes. I still kick myself.

[@justmissjamey]

Lolo love Selma. She is my favorite actress ever. ...wish She would tell more Prince experiences...these little glimpses that we get now of him that have started to come out are so touching and endearing

[@Iceman-gw8on]

This show amazes me. Put three strangers on a couch, give them a few drinks, and the laughs flow organically. All Graham has to do is let them speak - unlike most American talk-show hosts who feel the need to dominate every conversation.

[@meredithgrubb4497]

100%

[@cryptout]

So many great artists have a Prince story, it shows how special he really was...

[@sherann9144]

Oh Salmaaa that beauty never gets old

[@Nightbird.]

*Salma is not only one of the most beautiful women in the world..she married a Billionaire that owns practically ALL of the major high-end fashion labels. Well done, Señorita Hayek!*

[@heathhuston3825]

I met prince once and he was amazed that I drank a full bottle of JD and could still dance , what a guy.

[@msk3905]

She is an absolutely beautiful woman

[@muttlee9195]

Salma Hayek is quality woman ♥️

[@Lommy9999]

I think Salma should be a regular guest. She fascinates me.

[@hemohero8035]

Salma is like my 1st spirit animal

[@mmmohhh8567]

Hemo Hero

[@colintatum6872]

Hemo Hero hey??

[@christianbuczko1481]

The snake in "from dust till dawn" is my spirit animal...

[@GinaGreenlee]

Yes. She does have that energy...

[@amberkelly3187]

Your first spirit animal? How many have you had?

[@gebaseer99]

Prince doesn't ask any questions like "What do you do" or "You're my favourite judge on Britains Got Talent" lmao

[@marjoriesmith3282]

David Walliams is the epitome of class and humour, and Salma is so elegant and charming. What a great couch!

[@chanelparis1260]

Salma is so GORGEOUS, elegant, classy and funny and SHE'S MEXICAN YESSS

[@julieet52]

Salma is a beautiful soul. I really love listening to her stories.

[@jameshopkins503]

I met Selma once for a short time and she was very friendly and down to earth. Very charming. I instantly felt at easy and fell in love with her.

[@patmctallica3522]

Salma. You are still my #1 lady of the world for more than 25 years.

[@Posark]

So Prince votes yes for Salma, no for David… Now David knows how it feels to sing for a judge who is not impressed 😉

[@vessaj4482]

Good one!!❤

[@SE-gs6gd]

Whats so funny is Salma was actually a friend of the purple one

[@richardyoung7817]

Love Selma hayek beautiful person inside and out

[@saiyanleague653]

Prince was shy, its as simple as that

[@fleaflicker1451]

Yes! And his alter ego was the one who dominated the stage when the curtain opened.

[@GinaGreenlee]

I LOVE Salma's Prince anecdote!

[@23kessuki]

would love to meet salma, very underrated actress and has aged better than pharrell.

[@jojo_n_dat7325]

stop.

[@fopifopfopifop3540]

Kessa she doesn’t need fame, she’s married to wealthiest man in France

[@imqsqs]

Are you comparing an African man to a Hispanic woman lol

[@lizvettefernandez8901]

😂😂😂 Pharrell somewhere going “Excuse me?!”

[@kendimuchungi3749]

I understand the comparison because Pharrell literally looks the same way he did 20 years ago.

[@michaelisennock8391]

Salma Hayek is a goddess on this earth and the world doesn't deserve her. I met at at Disneyland with her family and she couldn't have been nicer. I did a photo shoot with her and Mickey Mouse and she was hysterical!

[@florian8599]

After Salma's story I have a feeling that Prince actually punked David by pretending he didn't know Florence's "You got the Love"...

[@LadyEng]

Salma is always the funniest one.

[@quillber]

I always thought Liam looked gentlemanly in photos. He seems like hes gone back to being 12 here.

[@frybelcher]

Salma is so pretty AND polite... AND funny.... Goddamn. My only celebrity crush

[@pippa_peg]

2:50 I will always love Graham's reaction.

[@bellaendale2765]

This show here ..the laughs is my nightly dose of therapy...thank you Graham ❤

[@GoldenLight22]

Selma sounds exactly like me around a buffet! LOL!

[@carlwilliams6977]

This clip really demonstrates the magic of this show!

[@elisamaza8909]

I know next to nothing about Prince, but after I saw him in that "New Girl"-Episode, I totally believed in Salma's version of him 😀

[@kitty9710]

Salma is my girl crush!

[@clairemcroberts4799]

Liam looked terrified when David was like “OH ALRIGHT” haha

[@bk1147]

I love the way that Graham says "now David "

[@gastondeveaux3783]

Salma looks sooo gorgeous in that blue outfit. OMG.

[@johnclowes3894]

Should never name drop. The queen told me that.

[@rumorady-4566]

Leave it to Selma Hayek pinualt to tell the best real story and crack everyone up! Shes so funny!🤭😁😂🤣😂🤣

[@palcadaval1517]

I miss Prince

[@skygazer6898]

me too! He was the absolute best

[@U2QuoZepplin]

He really was . The only trouble is that I realised how good he was and what a complete and utter musical genius he was very shortly before he died.

[@justmissjamey]

Try to find the positive...finally we get to see and hear about him and his art, music etc ..before, he wouldn't even have allowed a clip like this to be on KZbin. It's sad the choices he made in that sense, because a lot of the younger kids had no clue how amazing and talented he really was. Shame he fought so hard to keep it not acessable because his music could of helped so many souls along their journey

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@justmissjamey What are you talking about? His music has always been accessible, I-m 27 (is this a ''young kid'' for you lol?) and Iam familiar with his works of music...

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

You can only be sad about his passing but tou definitely can't ''miss'' him since you didn't know him personally, he was not your friend or family or a beloved one. Stop this pseudo grieving, you're playing with fire.

[@markhooker8520]

My God Salma Hayek is just beautiful.

[@naobe5]

David Walliams is so f***ing funny! I can't!!!😂

[@katiakatia2380]

That feeling when you are so young and you dont have much anecdotes to share😂

[@bobbyhood101]

Here in America we call that a top or a slice depending upon who delivers it, from her it was a slice, took him from ear to ear! Lovely lady

[@CorrectiveVision3]

Prince was a Gemini, he just met the quiet twin that day. LOL

[@kareemmayhoub6228]

I just love salma ❤️ a charming talented funny amazing human being

[@dudukunhuwarezu]

david is rocking that daddie look.

[@MrGameplayGirl]

Inner Machinations oh yeaaah, he iss

[@victorwilburn8588]

Salma just sitting there quiet and attentive, biding her time.

[@SARGENTO007A]

I once hear Graham say his job was kind of easy because stars are always looking for the spotlight. This clip shows exactly that. 😂😂😂

[@lolaadesina5362]

Prince studies people so he probably wasn't feeling David Walliams. He was the king of shade and trolled MJ mercilessly

[@rickroli893]

salma is fucking awesome! lol rewatch the video, after salma says she knows prince lol look at salmas face ;)

[@MsSouzafly]

It's a case of save the best for last. It's like they narrate their incidents and then Salma comes and steals their thunder! 😂

[@CorrectiveVision3]

Prince would rather talk and be himself with women more, his stoic more masculine side seemed to come out with men and he could equally be shy and an extrovert. A classic example of a Gemini.

[@rizze7112]

Liam cut him off too early ugh 🤣 I want to hear more about that awkward dinner

[@levil4012]

This was HILARIOUS!! Selma is just gorgeous, 52?!!!