Jim Carrey called out for ‘creepy’ joke about Margot Robbie’s looks on Graham Norton Show
Some viewers felt that Robbie was ‘freaked out’ by the actor
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Your support makes all the difference.Jim Carrey has been called out for making Margot Robbie "feel awkward” during an appearance together on The Graham Norton Show.
The actor, who plays the villain in new film Sonic the Hedgehog, is being criticised for one particular quip, which saw him insinuate her success is down to her looks.
“You’re really something, Margot Robbie,” he said. “It’s incredible you got as far as you have with your obvious physical disadvantages. That’s pure talent there.”
Robbie chuckled as the show’s other guests, Queen & Slim stars Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith, watched on.
“Direct object insult,” one person tweeted, with another adding: ”Did Jim Carrey just tell Margot Robbie she’s got where she is because of her looks? Can’t stand the man tbh.”
Another viewer argued that, had a male actor been sat next to Carrey, he would not have commented on their appearance.
“Did anyone else think Carrey’s comment was not okay? She’s an amazing actress and now a successful producer. Had it been a male actor in her seat, I doubt he would have commented on their ‘obvious physical disadvantages’.”
Someone else felt that he was “rude and creepy” on the show – find a collection of tweets about the moment below.
Some viewers felt they could sense that Robbie was uncomfortable being sat next to him.
“Poor Margot Robbie looks completely freaked out by [Jim],” one person wrote.
Another tweeted: “Really looks like Margot Robbie is not enjoying Jim Carrey.”
Some viewers, though, felt Carrey’s initial quip was a “harmless” joke and that Robbie was having a fun time.
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