Jack Black is laughing, blushing, and still a little confused.
The actor recently reacted to Elle Fanning calling him the “hottest man” she has ever seen, and his response was exactly what fans expected. Honest, funny, and full of classic Jack Black energy.
The moment goes back to a Vanity Fair interview where Elle appeared with her sister Dakota Fanning. During the chat, Elle spoke openly about Jack and didn’t hold back at all. She called him “sex on legs,” “the perfect man,” and even said he was the hottest man she had ever seen. The clip quickly caught attention online.
Jack finally responded in a TikTok video shared by Sony Pictures. He was sitting with his Anaconda co-star Paul Rudd when he addressed the comment. Jack joked that when he looks at himself, he doesn’t see what Elle sees. He laughed through the whole thing and said he honestly had trouble processing such a big compliment.
@sonypictures Who’s gonna drop this in the group chat first #DakotaFanning #ElleFanning #JackBlack #PaulRudd #AnacondaMovie
Still, the appreciation was real. Jack thanked Elle and made it clear that he took the comment kindly, even if it left him a bit stunned. He joked that he had to close his eyes just to take it all in.
Paul Rudd jumped in with support. He smiled and said he completely understands where Elle is coming from. He added that Jack is adored by America and people all over the world. According to Paul, Elle got it exactly right.
Jack also sent a friendly message to Elle’s boyfriend, Gus Wenner. He joked that there was no drama and said everyone was cool. Nothing serious. Just laughs.
Elle later shared more details on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She said her boyfriend jokingly told Jack at the Golden Globes that he was her “hall pass.” Jack’s wife, Tanya Haden, was there too, and everyone laughed.
The moment has since gone viral and reminded fans why Jack Black remains so loved. His new movie Anaconda arrives in theaters on December 25.
