If there is one thing that we know about Austin Butler, it is that he is a total gentleman.
Just last month, the actor caused a stir when he looked out for Drew Barrymore as she opened up about feeling nervous ahead of a first date during Austin’s appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show.
Austin calmly reassured her that the date would be fine, and even offered for her to call him as an escape plan if she picked up on any “weird vibes” from her suitor.
And last year, Austin proved that chivalry isn’t dead when he jumped out of his seat to help acting legend Sally Field, 76, up onto the stage when she was honored with the Life Achievement accolade at the SAG Awards.
Later that same evening, Austin did the same when Jennifer Coolidge won an award, supporting the actor up the stairs in her high heels. Jennifer later called the Elvis star “incredible” for the way that he instinctively helped her.
And Austin’s respect for his women peers became even more evident during his appearance on British chat show The Graham Norton Show on Friday.
He and his Dune: Part Two costar Josh Brolin only joined the star-studded sofa for the last 15 minutes of the episode because they had come to the interview straight from the movie’s London premiere — and Austin could not hide his awe for the other guests: Jodie Foster, Wanda Sykes, and Olivia Colman.
As soon as he and Josh walked onto the stage, Austin made a beeline to greet the acting legends, as well as British chat show host Lorraine Kelly, who was also on the sofa.
When asked by host Graham Norton if he knew any of the other guests already, Austin admitted: “I’m incredibly star struck right now, this is amazing,” before taking the time to heap praise on each woman individually.
Austin started by referencing the popular British sitcom that Olivia got her big break in back in 2003, telling the star: “Peep Show got me through when I had COVID, you’re amazing in everything.”
Olivia struggled to hide her shock and excitement at Austin’s comment as he continued: “Wanda, you’re a legend, I love you, you’re amazing.”
“You’re the greatest,” Austin added to Jodie before name-checking two of her movies. “Taxi Driver is one of the reasons why I wanted to be an actor, you’ve been amazing forever. Nyad is incredible.”
And the star was even careful not to exclude Lorraine, despite not knowing who she was before they met on the show.
“And I’m so excited to get to know you tonight,” he smoothly told her, to which the 64-year-old TV star giggled and exclaimed: “Not as excited as I am!”
After Austin’s thoughtful and personal shoutouts to each of the other guests, he and Josh briefly discussed their roles in the Dune sequel — and many were left shocked when Graham pointed out Austin’s character in the preview clip.
In case you didn’t know, the star is completely unrecognizable in the movie, with his character, Feyd-Rautha, totally bald with bright white skin.
