Hugh Grant responds after ‘Real Housewives of New York’ star claims they ‘heavily’ made out years ago

In one of the most bizarre celebrity crossovers in recent memory, Hugh Grant has responded to claims made by Real Housewives of New York star Luann de Lesseps, who recounted a romantic encounter between the two. De Lesseps, known as “The Countess” among RHONY fans, revealed in an interview that years ago, she orchestrated a chance meeting with Grant at a Hamptons restaurant, Pierre’s, after hearing he was there. She went so far as to ensure a seat near him, using a “flirting 101” move where she “accidentally” bumped into the actor while pulling out her chair, a classic romcom maneuver.

According to de Lesseps, the interaction led to a playful exchange in which she offered to buy Grant a shot as an apology. The night then escalated with the pair reportedly “taking shots and making out heavily” at the table. While the reality star’s story was detailed, Grant responded via X (formerly Twitter) to clarify his version of events. He admitted to remembering meeting a charming RHONY cast member, but he did not recall any shots or kissing. Grant humorously acknowledged the time lapse (about 15 years) and hinted that de Lesseps’ memory might be sharper than his, leaving room for doubt but not outright denial.

Grant’s less-than-enthusiastic response dashed hopes of a new celebrity power couple, but his non-denial leaves the door slightly ajar for a more mysterious narrative. De Lesseps, not one to shy away from pursuing A-listers, also shared that she once attempted to hook up with Gerard Butler, but her plan was thwarted as he was in a relationship at the time.

This isn’t the first time a Real Housewives star has claimed to have crossed paths with major celebrities. Jax Taylor from Vanderpump Rules once claimed to have slept with Lindsay Lohan (a rumor she denied), while RHOBH stars Brandi Glanville and Teddi Mellencamp have also been linked to Hollywood heartthrobs like Gerard Butler, Ben Stiller, and Matt Damon. In fact, de Lesseps’ RHONY co-star Carole Radziwill was even linked to George Clooney.

These entertaining anecdotes make for an intriguing reality-TV twist, and many fans are left imagining a Real Housewives crossover special where these celebs all meet, ready to throw wine glasses at each other in true Housewife fashion. Now that would be an Oscar-worthy performance!