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Which moment embarrassed you most?

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Rita Wilson American actress, singer, and producer
I was doing a photoshoot right after an awards show and I was talking about someone whose makeup I really didn’t like. I said: “She’s gorgeous, I don’t understand how a makeup artist could encourage that?” And the makeup artist on the photoshoot said: “I did her makeup.”
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2023 source ↗
Jane Asher English actress and author
When I was a teenager, I laughed at a joke I didn’t understand. Whoever told the joke turned to me and said, “What are you laughing at?” Of course I didn’t know and he obviously knew I didn’t know. It was excruciating.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 May 2023 source ↗
Kellie Maloney Retired boxing manager, promoter and politician
In my early days of transitioning, I used to come to London and meet for a drink with a group going through the same thing. I used to wear a full wig, and one night I’d drunk too much and fell asleep on the train, and my wig slipped off.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 August 2024 source ↗
Omid Djalili British stand-up comedian and actor
Sending a text meant for my wife to Dara O'Briain by mistake, revealing myself to be a control freak.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 August 2010 source ↗

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