The Graham Norton Show 26 February 2021 - A Hand Tailored Suit

The Graham Norton Show 26 February 2021

For Episode 19 of Series 28 of The Graham Norton Show, Graham welcomed a star-studded guest ensemble! Graham welcomed Hollywood actress Kate Winslet, talking about her role in Ammonite, a Victoria romantic drama. Actor Stanley Tucci was in the studio discussing his film with Colin Firth called Supernova. LOTR and POTC actor Orlando Bloom joined remotely to chat about his new drama Retaliation. Also in the studio was writer and comedian Aisling Bea and British actor Kinglsey Ben-Adir, who is starring in a new Sci-Fi anthology series called Soulmates. Pregnant and glowing singer Ellie Goulding was the musical guest performing a single, 'New Love,' from her new album Silk City. Let's take a look at the fabulous outfits of the night.

Graham Norton

Graham wore a more toned down suit to his usual flamboyance. He wore a classic blue-grey suit with notched lapels with a two-button closure in contrasting brown. He wore a black net flower lapel pin and a grey button-up shirt. His tie was patterned in shades of silver and taupe. He finished the look with plain black socks and classic black leather shoes.

Stanley Tucci 

American actor, writer, producer, and former fashion model Stanley Tucci is known for many roles such as The Devil Wears Prada, Julie & Julia, Easy ACaptain America: The First Avenger, The Hunger Games film series, Spotlight, Beauty and the Beast, and others.

On the show, Stanley looked very dapper in a smart three-piece separates suit. He wore a grey and white houndstooth jacket with notched lapels and a breast pocket. Underneath he wore a smart, simple wool waistcoat with small grey buttons. He wore a crisp white button-up shirt with French cuffs and a black tie. He completed the look with black trousers that matched his black thick-rimmed glasses, black and white polka-dotted socks, and black leather shoes.

On the show, he talked about his new film and starring opposite his friend Colin Firth. He chatted about how he cooked dinner each night for the two of them and they became even closer.

In this clip, Kate Winslet talks about when they were on the set of a film, Stanley hated the food and brought his own in coolers and wouldn't share with a pregnant Winslet.

Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet is known for many roles such as TitanicFinding Neverland, Little Children, Revolutionary Road, The Reader, the Divergent film series and many others.

On the show, she joined virtually from what looks like a set trailer and she joked with the actors in the studio. She wore a plain black button-up shirt and accessorised with necklaces, one of which features a gold safety pin.

In this clip, Kate Winslet and Kinglsey Ben-Adir talk about the resurgence of Winslet's film, Contagion, and she talked about how she took precautions against Covid-19 before the government guidance came out.

Orlando Bloom

English actor Orlando Bloom is mostly known for his roles in The Lord of the Rings film series, a role he reprised in The Hobbit film series, the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, the film Troy, and the new Amazon series Carnival Row.

Graham remarked how healthy Orlando looked with his glowing tan. Orlando phoned in from LA and wore a white polo shirt with a zip closure at the front, paired with his Apple AirPods. 

Orlando talked with Kingsley Ben-Adir as they attended the same acting school and Kingsley said how the school still talks about him. 

In this clip, Orlando talks about his first role in Midsummer Murders where he got a pitchfork in the chest. Kinglsey also talks about how he played a role on the show too as a sleaze-bag priest.

Aisling Bea

Irish comedian, actress, and screenwriter, Aisling Bea is mostly known for her role in Living with Yourself, starring opposite Paul Rudd and the new Netflix film, Love Wedding Repeat.

Aisling wore a beautiful purple silk leopard print dress with puffed sleeves, a high neck, and diagonal button detailing up to the neck. She finished the look with stunning green stilettos with an ankle strap.

In this clip, Graham congratulates Orlando on becoming a new father. He talks about how he sings to his daughter. Aisling remarked does his daughter Daisy ask for Katy Perry to sing instead! 

Kinglsey Ben-Adir

English actor Kingsley Ben-Adir is known for his roles in Vera, Peaky Blinders, The OA, High Fidelity, Malcolm X, One Night in Miami..., and the more recent Christmas film Noelle.

On the show, he wore a smart two-piece classic grey wool suit with notched lapels. The suit was close-fitting, and he paired it with a simple blue button-up shirt and a burgundy-brown tie. He completed the look with black socks and black leather shoes.

Which celebrity outfit stood out to you?

Graham and his guests are usually stylishly turned out with everything from three-piece suits to suits with casual looks to gowns. Do you like a more classic look or to stand out? Which outfits from the show did you appreciate the most? 

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