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Mark Hamill Shares Demi Moore's Thumbs Up After Pants Mishap

Jun 06, 2025 5:51 PM

Mark Hamill recently shared a humorous story about a wardrobe malfunction at the 2025 BAFTAs during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. While presenting an award, Hamill's pants began to slip down, leading to a comic moment where they were nearly around his knees by the time he reached the podium. Fortunately, he received a supportive thumbs up from Demi Moore in the audience, which helped him maintain his composure. Despite the mishap, Hamill continued to read from the teleprompter, deciding not to draw attention to the incident.

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Hamill humorously remarked that he ensured his pants were secure for his appearance on Colbert's show, indicating his desire to avoid a repeat performance. Additionally, he ruled out any future role as Luke Skywalker, suggesting it’s time for Star Wars to focus on new characters rather than legacy figures.

What happened to Mark Hamill at the BAFTAs?

Mark Hamill experienced a wardrobe malfunction when his pants began to fall as he was presenting an award at the 2025 BAFTAs, but he maintained his composure and received encouragement from Demi Moore in the audience.

Mark Hamill is best known for his iconic role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, which has expanded significantly since its inception. Hamill's portrayal of this character in films such as Star Wars: The Last Jedi has left a lasting impact, but he has expressed a readiness for the series to evolve beyond its established legacy characters, emphasizing the importance of new storytelling in the expansive universe of Star Wars.



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Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2025-06-06 19:58:07
Classic Hamill—even a wardrobe malfunction can't break that legendary charm, and his Jedi composure stayed intact. Love that he's still pushing for fresh Star Wars stories, though part of me will always hope for one last Skywalker cameo.
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2025-06-06 19:52:07
Classic Hamill—even a wardrobe malfunction can't shake that legendary charm, and his graceful exit from Luke Skywalker shows he knows when to leave the stage (pants intact or not). It's refreshing to see a star who can laugh at themselves while still championing fresh stories in beloved franchises.
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2025-06-06 19:46:08
Only Mark Hamill could turn a pants malfunction into a classy, Jedi-worthy recovery—Demi Moore’s thumbs-up was the Force assist we all needed. Also, respect for wanting Star Wars to pass the torch, but let’s be real, we’d all lose it if Luke popped up one more time.
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