The actress admitted to viewers Monday that she “sweating” over the cringe moment, which Melvin dubbed “more awkward than usual.”The actress admitted to viewers Monday that she “sweating” over the cringe moment, which Melvin dubbed “more awkward than usual.”
Craig Melvin suffered not one but two mortifying moments during his interview with Parker Posey on the “Today Show” Monday morning.
The journalist asked co-host Carson Daly to “save [him], please,” after an uncomfortable exchange with the actress.
The awkwardness began when the 47-year-old asked Posey about her slate of upcoming projects, including a rumored role in a new horror movie, by saying it was time to “talk horror.”
The “White Lotus” alum leaned in to hear better, looking alarmed.
Realizing Posey had misheard him, Melvin clarified, “No, hor-ror.”
The actress, 57, confirmed she “thought [he] called [her] a whore,” which left the news anchor rushed to explain himself.
“I did not call you a whore!” he insisted. “H-o-r-r-, horror, I did not enunciate well.”
As Melvin attempted to continue to the interview by asking about Posey’s upcoming movie, the Emmy nominee revealed she is no longer participating in it.
“I’m not doing it,” Posey said, to which Melvin replied, “It says right here that you’re doing “Sleepover.’”
Posey doubled down on “not doing it anymore,” which was followed by another cringeworthy silence.
Posey then said she was “sweating” and began to fan herself with a sheaf of papers.
“I was [doing] it,” she explained. “Yeah, it’s not happening anymore. Something came up.”
News broke on Oct. 13 that Posey was set to star in “Sleepover” by Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal Pictures next year.
After Posey’s denial, Melvin said the interview had taken an “even more awkward than usual” turn.
The NBC personality subsequently quoted Posey’s “White Lotus” catchphrase, exclaiming, “Piper, no!”
Assuring Melvin their uncomfortable exchange was “funny,” Posey ended the interview by bringing up People recently dubbing him the Sexiest Morning Show Host.
Melvin last chatted with Posey on the morning show in March 2025, gushing that the Golden Globe nominee’s accent was “hands-down, one of the best parts of ‘White Lotus.’”
