“Don’t be absurd!”: Hugh Grant Shuts Down Drew Barrymore After Host Encourages Actor To Be Grateful

During a recent appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, actor Hugh Grant showed his signature humor when host Drew Barrymore encouraged him to keep a gratitude journal. His witty rebuttal quickly went viral. The incident occurred when Barrymore was interviewing Grant alongside actor Timothee Chalamet about their new movie Wonka. She asked Chalamet about enjoying journaling, saying she keeps a gratitude journal herself. 

“What Is Journaling?”: Grant Pleads Ignorance Before Dismissing Gratitude

The incident originated when Timothee Chalamet jokingly credited Grant for advising him to keep a journal. Drew Barrymore then asked Hugh Grant directly about journaling habits. 

Grant wittily replied, “What is journaling?”

After Barrymore explained she journals daily gratitude, Grant remained unmoved. When she encouraged both actors to name something they’re grateful for to write down, he shot back,

“Don’t be absurd!” He then doubled down on gratitude aversion, quipping, “I have a list of things I hate, does that count?”

Grant’s immediate dismissal of Barrymore’s sentimental journaling suggestion drew big laughs. But his feigned ignorance before rejecting gratitude struck a chord about over-forced affirmation culture. Grant deserves praise for defiantly questioning the mindfulness practice so many follow reflexively.

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Hugh Grant Gets Real About Rom-Coms

In the latest episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, while the gratitude journal moment drew big laughs, Grant also made headlines for his candid comments about moving on from romantic comedies. The actor said he simply aged out of the genre, joking: 

“I got too old and fat and ugly, obviously.”

“I got a bit better. I got a little less bad after I had children, got married, got happier.”

But Grant gave a thoughtful perspective on entering a new creative era. He feels less typecast at this life stage, leading to “more interesting” roles that improve his skills.

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Is Hugh Grant Back to Basics?

Still, Barrymore fondly reminisced about their 2007 rom-com romp Music and Lyrics. Nostalgic for Grant’s past leading man fame, she proposed re-teaming on another date movie.

Grant artfully swerved the suggestion. While he didn’t slam the door completely, he signaled his days headlining formulaic romantic films have likely passed. Fans may pine for a return to his hallmark boyish charm, but Grant seems content playing more mature characters.

Hugh Grant has long blended droll honesty and professional accolades. His unfiltered comedy about gratitude journals proved that trademark balance remains intact. We may not see Grant as the hapless headliner of sweeping cinematic romance again soon. Yet his willingness to challenge Warren Beatty-style wisdom with Wildean wit ensures Grant stays relevant.

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