“That’s not a nice thing to say to one of the most beautiful woman on the planet”: Benedict Cumberbatch Came to Keira Knightley’s Rescue After an Insulting Comment
- Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley's friendship is enduring.
- The actor praised his co-star, calling her the most beautiful woman on the planet.
- It came after an interviewer commented that Knightley seemed "a little worn out."
British actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley aren’t just co-stars, they’re great friends! They starred together as leads in the 2014 historical drama film The Imitation Game and have remained close ever since.
In the film, Cumberbatch played the role of Alan Turing, a British mathematician who broke secret German codes in World War II, and Knightley played the role of Joan Clarke, a colleague of Turing’s who helped him crack the code.
However, their friendship shines through, especially when Cumberbatch defended Knightley from a rude comment. This is one of the reasons why his fans appreciate him.
He’s known for being a true gentleman – polite, well-spoken, and always dressed to impress. Even though Cumberbatch is a big star, he stays humble and down-to-earth. Moreover, the guy never fails to praise his fellow actors and directors he has worked worked with.
Benedict Cumberbatch Came to the Rescue of Keira Knightley
In 2014, while promoting their film The Imitation Game, Keira Knightley and Benedict Cumberbatch were conducting a joint interview. Interviewer David Poland commented on the Pride & Prejudice star‘s appearance, stating she looked “a little worn out.” To this, Ben swiftly responded (via YouTube):
That’s not a nice thing to say to one of the most beautiful woman on the planet.
The actress, clearly irritated by the question, chased after him and said “f*** you!” to Poland (jokingly though). However, she later explained it was likely because she was very hungry at the time. “I’m just basically really hungry,” Knightley said.
“It’s like hunger range that’s about to come out in this nasty demon,” she explained, switching to a childlike voice as if she were about to cry. “I know that no one thinks i do eat but I do need food every now and then,” she added, while Batch chuckled beside her.
Keira Knightley and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Long Lasting Friendship
Actor Keira Knightley spoke to Harper’s Bazaar in 2017 about her long-lasting friendship with co-star Benedict Cumberbatch. They first met filming Atonement in 2006 and became close, spending evenings together and exploring the English countryside (as what the 39-year-old told the outlet).
Knightley described Cumberbatch as a brilliant actor and a fun friend. They enjoy good food and conversation, and she admires his passion for acting. Knightley went on to say:
He has been there, taking me out to dinner, coming round to the house, being the one who listened.
The British actress praised the Hollywood mogul’s kindness and empathy, saying he always stands for others. Knightley feels lucky to have found a friend like Cumberbatch and is happy to see him succeed.
