Jeff Goldblum says “you’re welcome” for shirtless Jurassic Park scene

Jeff Goldblum, the beloved star of Jurassic Park, recently reflected on his famous shirtless scene during a chat with Vanity Fair alongside co-stars Sam Neill and Laura Dern. This particular moment has turned into a bit of a meme, sparking plenty of laughs and nostalgia online. Neill humorously dubbed it “the bleeding Michelangelo Adonis,” while Dern joked that the muscles were added with CGI. Goldblum, in his signature quirky style, responded, “I don’t remember how it came to be. I have no idea… It just happened somehow. I’m sorry, for better or worse. Or… you’re welcome?”

Now, you might be curious why I called this a “typical” Goldblum moment. Well, I once had the pleasure of interviewing him for about ten minutes while he promoted Thor: Ragnarok. During that delightful conversation, he charmingly remarked that I had the hair of a young Tom Cruise and even invited me to his jazz club the following Tuesday. I didn’t get to take him up on it since I live in Manchester, but hey, one day I’ll make it happen, Jeff—I promise!

Anyway, back to the shirtless scene: we have Steven Spielberg to thank for it! Goldblum cleverly turned this iconic moment into a campaign tool during the 2020 US elections. He encouraged his fans on Instagram to register to vote, promising to recreate his famous pose in return.

And true to his word, after nearly 3,000 fans registered, Goldblum delivered. He posted, “Wow! Thank you to everyone who used my HeadCount page to make sure that you’re good to vote. Nearly 3,000 of you are ready for this November’s election. Here’s your reward. How time flies.” It’s a charming reminder of how a classic movie moment can have a fun and unexpected impact!