English actor Hugh Grant has gained a reputation for his occasional snide remarks and controversial comments, whether directed towards Ashley Graham or his Oscars quip during a presentation alongside Andie MacDowell. Adding to this repertoire, Grant recently made a comment about American actress and former co-star Drew Barrymore.
While promoting his film 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' alongside co-stars Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez, Grant made a humorous remark about Barrymore's singing abilities. The 62-year-old actor was posed with a question about his singing in the 2007 romantic comedy 'Music and Lyrics' during an interview segment focusing on the most-searched inquiries about the cast. Keep reading to uncover his statement and how Barrymore reacted.
What Exactly Did Hugh Grant Say, and How Did Drew Barrymore Respond?
In the interview segment, one of the top-searched questions about the enigmatic actor was, "Does Hugh Grant actually sing in 'Music and Lyrics'?" Grant replied, "Yes, well I do, but I’m auto-tuned beyond belief. Actually, that’s not true. I’m auto-tuned a bit, but not as much as some." With a chuckle, Grant continued, "Drew Barrymore was in that film with me, and I don’t think she’d mind me saying her singing is just horrendous. I’ve heard dogs bark better than she sings."
Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez couldn't hold back their laughter at his response. Grant added, "But, having said that, once they tuned her up, she sounded way better than me. Because she’s got heart and voice and rock ‘n’ roll, whereas I sounded like Julie Andrews, and I meant to be kind of rock ‘n’ roll as well.”
Barrymore's retort to his jest came in the form of a video on her Instagram page, where she's seen singing "Way Back Into Love" from their movie. The video's thumbnail bore the label, "My response to Hugh Grant," and the caption read, "#SingForHughGrant JOIN ME." In the video, the 48-year-old playfully sang the tune while holding a hairbrush as a makeshift microphone. Upon finishing, she quipped, "Oh Hugh, Bert, Hubert, that’s for you."
Grant and Barrymore's Ongoing Endeavors
While Hugh Grant's film 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves' is set to release on March 31, Drew Barrymore continues her hosting journey with 'The Drew Barrymore Show', which was renewed for a fourth season in January 2023. Additionally, she ventured into the world of publishing, launching her lifestyle magazine titled 'Drew Magazine' in June 2021."
