So many Golden Globes viewers had no idea Christian Bale is British, and Twitter needs a moment
If you didn’t have a chance to tune into the 2019 Golden Globes, the biggest shock of the night perhaps came when Christian Bale reminded everyone that he’s actually British. The actor delivered a speech after winning the award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his portrayal of Dick Cheney in Vice. The 44-year-old has expertly played so many American characters over the course of his career that people genuinely forgot he’s not a U.S. native.
Here’s a clip of Bale’s acceptance speech to have you shook all over again.
Christian Bale made sure to thank Satan during his #GoldenGlobes acceptance speech: pic.twitter.com/DU3cq1cKUf
— Vulture (@vulture) January 7, 2019
Bale is from Pembrokeshire, Wales. His parents are both British, and yes, you’ll probably forget all this again by the time we hear him speak at the next awards show. He’s that convincing. However, if you were surprised to learn his nationality during the Globes, you’re not alone. Fans immediately flocked to Twitter to confess that they, too, were confused when Bale opened his mouth on stage.
I am surprised by Christian Bale’s accent every award season.
— My Uncle Johnnie Did Not Make My Dress (@sgbuggs) January 7, 2019
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I was today years old when I learned Christian bale has a british accent
lmao not gonna lie— Robbie Couch (@robbie_couch) January 7, 2019
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LMAO why is it always a surprise when I hear Christian Bale’s accent? I go through this like twice a year.
— Britt PURE/HONEY Julious ✨ (@britticisms) January 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/udfredirect/status/1082105747197050880
I thought Christian Bale was doing a british accent to be funny and boy was it making me mad!!
— Joel Kim Booster (@ihatejoelkim) January 7, 2019
Moral of the story is be such a good actor that people forget who you really are. And congrats on your big win, Mr. Bale.
