Actor Jeff Goldblum revealed his memorable encounter with Beatles legend Paul McCartney during a recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers. The 72-year-old Wicked star, known for his iconic role as Dr. Ian Malcolm in the Jurassic Park franchise, shared his experience of meeting McCartney backstage at Broadway’s Good Night, and Good Luck, which concluded its limited run on June 8.
During his visit to the show, Goldblum had the opportunity to meet the play’s leading man, George Clooney, and other stars backstage. Among these celebrities was the 82-year-old McCartney, marking the first time Goldblum had seen the musician in person.
According to People, the Jurassic Park actor expressed his excitement about the encounter, admitting to feeling starstruck. When describing the interaction, Goldblum shared McCartney’s enthusiastic response to seeing him, recalling the musician’s words: “Jeff, Jeff Goldblum. I love Jeff Goldblum. Come here, Jeff, let’s take a picture.” The actor added that the experience “made my life and my year.”
Goldblum shares childhood memories of the Beatles’ influence
The encounter prompted Goldblum to reminisce about his childhood connection to the Beatles’ music. He shared a personal story about listening to iconic Beatles songs from the band that remains culturally relevant decades after their peak, like “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “She Loves You,” when he was 12 or 13 years old, alongside memories of a friend named Suzy Connolly.
During the interview, Goldblum humorously mentioned that while he couldn’t remember if he and McCartney shook hands, he joked about potentially grabbing the musician’s entire arm if they did. He even demonstrated this gesture on host Seth Meyers, playfully suggesting he might never have washed his hands afterward.
The actor acknowledged his tendency to name-drop celebrities during the conversation with Meyers. He admitted to being impressed by the notable figures he has met throughout his career, stating that he often has to restrain himself from mentioning these encounters.
This backstage meeting occurred during Goldblum’s visit to see Good Night, and Good Luck on Broadway, where both he and McCartney were present to support George Clooney and the cast. The encounter clearly left a lasting impression on Goldblum, who described the moment as particularly meaningful due to his long-standing admiration for the Beatles and their music.
Published: Jun 14, 2025 05:51 am