Hugh Grant has the world talking following his appearance at the Oscars 2023, in an interview ahead of the show which saw him make reference to “Vanity Fair,” and seemingly confuse interviewer Ashley Graham, so what does “Vanity Fair” mean? While Graham thought he was voicing his excitement for The Vanity Fair Oscar Party, the actor was instead making reference to something else entirely. Here’s what Hugh Grant meant when he said “Vanity Fair.”
What is the “Vanity Fair” meaning? Hugh Grant’s Oscars moment with Ashley Graham explained
“Vanity Fair” was a reference made by Hugh Grant at the Oscars 2023, referring to the 1848 book by William Makepeace Thackery in which members of the elite gather and partake in idle gossip and chit-chat. The term “Vanity Fair” has also been used to describe extravagant social events which are based in luxury and designed for the rich. Grant’s use of the term was likely to make a cheeky swipe at the lauded event, despite being there to present one of the awards.
Interviewer Ashley Graham mistook Grant for instead talking about The Vanity Fair Oscar Party, which is held after the Academy Awards event and plays host to some of the night’s most celebrated stars. She then went on to ask the actor about which designer worked on his suit, and if he had enjoyed his time working on the latest Knives Out thriller from Rian Johnson, Glass Onion.
Both responses to these questions were also a little frosty, which has led to a divide in public opinion about the entire moment as a whole. Some believed Grant to be rude to Graham, while others think that the questions he was asked weren’t up to par. One thing is for certain: it’s hard to watch the interview go down without cringing.
