During a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Saoirse Ronan voiced a powerful reminder about the constant safety considerations women face. Sitting alongside fellow actors Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, and Eddie Redmayne, the conversation took a notable turn when Redmayne discussed training for his upcoming miniseries, The Day of the Jackal. He mentioned learning how to use everyday objects, like a phone, as a defence tool in case of an attack, which sparked a few laughs from the group.

Paul Mescal added, “Who is going to think about that? If someone attacked me, I’m not going to go ‘phone.’” Norton then joined in, humorously pretending to hold off an attacker with his phone.

It was Ronan’s brief yet impactful response that resonated most: “That’s what girls have to think about all the time.” As silence fell over her male co-stars, she looked to the audience and asked, “Am I right, ladies?” which prompted an enthusiastic response.

Her comment quickly gained attention online, with one user on X posting, “Saoirse Ronan is a queen. Men need a reminder of what it’s like being a woman so they can appreciate their privilege. The silence after she said that speaks volumes.”

Ronan’s words shed light on the everyday vigilance required of women, earning her widespread praise for speaking up and addressing an important issue with grace and clarity.