Wimbledon may be known for its suspenseful rallies and all-white dress code, but Hugh Grant added an unexpected twist this year — by falling asleep just a row behind Queen Camilla.
The 64-year-old actor was spotted dozing off during Novak Djokovic’s quarter-final match against Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday, July 9, in the prestigious Royal Box. Cameras quickly caught the moment, with the usually charming star appearing blissfully unaware of both the historic match and the royal company nearby.
Despite being seated alongside his wife, TV producer Anna Elisabet Eberstein, and within whispering distance of Queen Camilla, Grant’s nap became the accidental headline of the day.
Social media reacts to Wimbledon’s most expensive nap
The internet didn’t take long to notice. “Not convinced Hugh Grant is awake,” one user quipped on X. Another joked, “It’s the most expensive nap in human history,” referencing the exclusive nature (and hefty price) of Royal Box seating.
Others were more critical. “There are fans who queue from 3 am to get into Wimbledon,” one user pointed out. “And Hugh Grant slept through a tiebreak!” Another simply labeled it “a £700 nap.”
BBC Sport even joined in on the joke, posting: “It’s all got a bit too much for Hugh Grant,” alongside a screenshot of the actor mid-slumber.
