During a recent Wimbledon match, Hugh Grant was spotted seemingly asleep in his seat.
The 64-year-old actor was attending the men’s singles game between Novak Djokovic and Flavio Cobolli on July 9, seated next to his wife, Anna Elisabet Eberstein, at London’s Centre Court. Sporting black sunglasses, a dark jacket, and a white shirt, Grant's slumped posture quickly became a viral sensation, transforming into an instant meme across social media platforms.
“Hugh Grant fell asleep at Wimbledon,” announced the X account Film Updates on Wednesday. A fan responded humorously, “He still looks hot and stylish even when he’s asleep.” Another user chimed in with a relatable quip: “Me in history class.”
The situation gained further intrigue as Queen Camilla occupied the Royal Box directly in front of Grant. While many found humor in the actor's apparent nap, not all tennis enthusiasts shared the sentiment.
“People have been queuing since 3 am to get into Wimbledon for a chance to see this match or even watch it on the big screen,” one critic expressed on X. “And Hugh Grant slept through the tie break. Frankly, I think it is rude.”
In contrast, Queen Camilla remained engaged throughout the match as Djokovic, 38, triumphed over Cobolli, 23. Dressed in an animal-print dress and pearl earrings, Camilla enjoyed the event alongside her sister, Annabel Elliot.
Before the match commenced, Camilla greeted tennis icon Billie Jean King and Djokovic himself, who expressed gratitude for her attendance. “Thank you for coming. I appreciate it,” he said.
The crowd erupted in applause as Camilla took her seat in the Royal Box. She and Grant were seen conversing during a break in the action.
Looking ahead, royal expert Rebecca English speculated that Kate Middleton might make an appearance at Wimbledon this month. The women’s and men’s finals are scheduled for July 12 and July 13, respectively.
Meanwhile, a host of celebrities have been spotted at the tournament, including Andrew Garfield with girlfriend Monica Barbaro, Olivia Rodrigo with boyfriend Louis Partridge, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, along with other notable figures like Brooks Nader, Joe Alwyn, Tom Holland, Sienna Miller with Oli Green, Maude Apatow, Matt Bomer, and Lily Collins.
