Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster Best of 2025: Part 2
Dec 30, 2025
In this delightful compilation, join Elle Fanning, a talented actress known for her diverse roles, and Carey Mulligan, celebrated for her captivating performances. They share hilarious anecdotes about everything from New York water's impact on bagels to memorable moments with Paul Newman. The conversation dives into personal comfort foods like Fanning's grandmother's Chicken Divan and the whimsical world of dessert-as-savoury tricks. With reminiscences of childhood favorites and cheeky toilet humour, there's plenty to chuckle about!
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Met Ball Starstruck Moments
- Elle Fanning recalled meeting Alexa Chung at the Met Ball as a 13-year-old and being starstruck.
- She later met Beyoncé and describes that as being “in the presence of a goddess.”
Actors Deflect With 'It's The Film'
- A guest described how actors avoid personal questions by saying, "it's the film," when confronted about roles.
- Kerry praised Nicole Kidman for diving into embarrassing places and making others comfortable to try risky performances.
Cooking Sherry And A 10‑Mile Run
- Nicole described a night in Nice with Sharon (Nigel?) where they drank cooking sherry and beer from the house cupboards.
- She praised Nicole (Sher?) as an "absolute animal" who went for a 10-mile run the morning after.