October 28, 2024 – Saoirse Ronan is the four-time Oscar-nominated actress who gave you life with her phenomenal acting in Little Women and Lady Bird. This time around, it’s not a movie role but her funny response to a joke that’s trending, which people cannot get enough of and are celebrating across all platforms from X (formerly Twitter) to TikTok.

Viral Moment

In a playful interview to promote her new project, Ronan was asked about staying active and balancing personal safety when living in big cities. The interviewer playfully said, “So, are you learning self-defense just in case someone tries to steal those Oscars you’re bound to win?”

Instead of a passing remark, Ronan pressed the joke with a comedic serious face and responded: “Oh, I do not need self-defense against this. My stare would finish the job for sure.” She then tried giving one of those stares only before bursting into laughter again. The room roared, but it was really in her coolness as if she was giving all cheek that audiences identified best with.
Fans and celebrities in the audience are given permission to join in on the comedy banter.

The clip was soon shared across X, TikTok, and Instagram; fans began creating memes with her “Oscar glare” and even referred to it as “the look you give when someone eats the last slice of pizza.” Ronan’s comedic reaction was received well as relatable and down-to-earth, coming from a Hollywood star.

But her fellow celebrities wouldn’t let this pass. Here, she is reposting it from a clip with a comment on it: “Saoirse’s death stare > martial arts any day.” Actor Timothée Chalamet posted on her photo, “Remind me never to borrow her phone charger without asking.”

Social Media Impact

Saoirse Ronan may not have been all that active on social media, but incidents such as this make her adorable. Almost immediately, the #SaoirseGlare hashtag went viral as users shared hilarious anecdotes of themselves with embarrassing reactions to jokes. At another level, this episode did show everyone her unassuming character, which many admire given the industry’s obsession with perfect images of celebrities.

Upcoming Projects and Personal Insights

Some of Ronan’s most highly-anticipated films to be released this year include a psychological thriller and an indie romantic drama. With her talent still astonishing the critics and audience, it makes her one of the finest actresses of her time.

This viral moment, however, reminds everyone that she is not only talented but also quick on her feet. Fans appreciate the fact that she can handle interviews with the same finesse she brings to her roles—effortlessly mixing humor, wit, and charm.

Whether or not Ronan will need to learn self-defense remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: her humor and charm are more than enough to keep her audience captivated.

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