Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 24, 2025 · Entertainment

Pedro Pascal's 'Creepy' Moment: Willem Dafoe Reacts with a Fierce Look!

Pedro Pascal 's overtly tactile displays have once again ruffled feathers online after a clip of the star touching Willem Dafoe's wife resurfaced

PEDRO PASCAL'S TOUCHY-FEELY FIASCO: THE ACTOR'S OVERT DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION LEAVE WILLEM DAFOE REELING

In a series of disturbing incidents, Pedro Pascal's penchant for touchy-feely behavior has left fans and fellow actors alike scratching their heads. The actor, known for his chiseled features and charming smile, seems to have an insatiable need for physical contact, often sparking controversy wherever he goes.

The latest scandal broke out at the unveiling of Willem Dafoe's Hollywood star in January 2024, where Pascal was caught on camera affectionately stroking Giada Colagrande's face - Dafoe's wife. The clip, which has been viewed by millions online, shows Pascal grinning from ear to ear as he makes contact with the actress. However, Dafoe's reaction is far from amused, with the actor quickly pointing at Pascal and his smile rapidly dropping.

Pascal, 50, who has gone viral for holding hands with his glamorous co-stars during anxiety attacks, left his The Great Wall co-star Dafoe, 70, reeling at the latter's Hollywood star unveiling in January 2024 - pictured at the event with Patricia Arquette

The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many labeling Pascal's behavior "creepy" and questioning whether it's just an act or if there's more to it. Some have even gone as far as suggesting that Pascal may be using physical touch as a way to cope with anxiety - a claim the actor has indeed made public in the past.

However, not everyone is convinced by this excuse. "Touch my wife like that and we are throwing hands," one viewer wrote on social media. Others chimed in, speculating about Pascal's behavior: "When you know there's something weird about Pedro Pascal but you just can't prove it." One fan even joked that Pascal was going to turn into the Green Goblin.

But what exactly is behind Pascal's need for physical touch? Insiders close to the actor claim that he uses physical contact as a way to calm his nerves and feel more comfortable in social situations. "He needs to touch or be touched by people to make him calm down," one source explained. This revelation has sparked a wave of sympathy among some fans, who are quick to defend Pascal's behavior.

In a moment dubbed 'creepy' by fans, a grinning Pascal smiled at Dafoe before affectionately grabbing his wife Giada Colagrande's face and stroking her chin

However, not everyone is buying this excuse. Some have questioned why Pascal feels the need to display his affection so publicly, often leaving others feeling uncomfortable or even threatened. "It's not just about being friendly; it's about him needing to be physically close," one fan pointed out.

This isn't the first time Pascal has been accused of overstepping boundaries with physical touch. In recent months, he and his Fantastic Four co-star Vanessa Kirby have been spotted showing each other affection on numerous occasions - much to the dismay of some fans who find their behavior "weird."

The most recent example occurred during an interview with Buzzfeed this week, where Kirby moved her arm around Pascal and began stroking his beard. The gesture was seen as a loving gesture by many, but others were quick to point out that it's not exactly normal behavior for two colleagues in the film industry.

Dafoe quickly pointed at Pascal before his smile dropped in the wild clip - with one viewer writing: 'Touch my wife like that and we are throwing hands. wtf is going on with this creep??'

In response to these claims, Pascal's camp has been relatively quiet - although some insiders have hinted at the fact that the actor is indeed struggling with anxiety and uses physical touch as a coping mechanism. However, this hasn't stopped fans from speculating about Pascal's behavior, with many taking to social media to share their thoughts on the matter.

As TheScholarlyNote.com can reveal, Pascal has been open about his struggles with anxiety in the past, using it as an excuse for some of his more unusual behaviors. During a chat with Men's Health last month, the actor revealed that he often uses physical contact as a way to calm his nerves and feel more comfortable in social situations.

"I noticed, especially during the period of summer 2020, and kind of isolation and how long my FaceTimes were and my phone conversations, that I had started to make an effort to engage more," Pascal explained. "I remember back in high school I was always such a good talker with friends... and then I don't know how many days had gone by where we stopped doing that."

Others wrote: 'Bro wasn't smiling at the end after that, yikes...'

It's clear that Pascal's need for physical touch is no joke - but whether it's just an act or a genuine cry for help remains to be seen. As fans continue to debate the merits of his behavior, one thing is certain: Pedro Pascal's touchy-feely antics are guaranteed to spark controversy wherever he goes.

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Additional sources:

  • Pedro Pascal talks about anxiety and physical contact in Men's Health interview
  • Vanessa Kirby reveals how she helps Pascal cope with anxiety during interviews last year
  • Fantastic Four premiere photos show Pascal stroking Kirby's baby bump

Others defended Pascal over his tactile display

Just a couple of weeks ago during Fantastic Four's premiere in Los Angeles, Pedro was pictured stroking his co-star Vanessa Kirby's baby bump as they posed up a storm on the red carpet

They too appeared strikingly affectionate towards each other during an interview with Heart this week