Steve Martin 'hurt' by red carpet ambush | Lifestyles

Posted by Martina Birk on Sunday, June 2, 2024

Steve Martin was "hurt" when he was ambushed on the red carpet by British comedian Paul Kaye back in 1996.

The Hollywood comedian was blindsided by Kaye - who was in character as his obnoxious alter-ego Dennis Pennis - when he approached him at the premiere of his movie 'Sgt Bilko' and asked "How come you’re not funny any more?" - and Steve admits the jibe stung because he was worried about his showbiz career at the time.

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