Hollywood’s most recent heartthrob, Austin Butler, made an appearance on the champagne carpet for the 2023 Oscars, and fans had a lot to say about his infamous Elvis accent. Keep reading to discover fans’ reactions to Butler’s Elvis flare and what the 31-year-old star had to say in defense.
Elvis Attends The Oscars
Austin Butler featured his acclaimed Elvis accent at the Oscars ceremony and the reaction of his fans suggests that they’re tired of listening to his rendition of the Southern drawl.
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An Impossible Dream
Butler spoke to ABC about his first time being nominated for the Oscars, saying that it “feels like an impossible dream” and that he has to “pinch himself” as a reality check.
Nervous About Making Appearances
Speaking in his Elvis accent, he shared what trying to get out of character feels like, “Every time I get up in front of people as myself I’m nervous.”
Just Be Yourself
Fans, however, are sick of repeatedly hearing The Carrie’s Diaries star exhibit the same accent and would rather hear Butler be himself vocally.
It’s So Cringe
One Twitter poked fun at Butler’s accent, saying, “Sorry not sorry, but it’s so cringe to listen to Austin Butler speak with the Elvis accent.”
An Oscar For The Accent
Another fan was impressed that Butler could still keep up his Elvis accent and wrote, “Austin Butler deserves an oscar simply for not losing that damn accent.”
Favorite Part Of Embodying The Character
Lauren Cox, red carpet host from E! asked Butler to comment on his favorite part of playing Elvis’ character since he had previously claimed that the character “became a part of fiber of [his] being.”
Feeling Like A Different Man
The actor stated that he feels like a new man after preparing for the role and it’s hard to point out just one favorite part of the whole process “because it’s such a part of my life.”
Award For The Best Actor
The Californian actor is nominated for the category of Best Actor for portraying the character of Elvis Presley: The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in the movie Elvis , directed by Baz Luhrmann.
Two Years To Prepare
Butler spoke about his acclaimed character and revealed that he had spent two years immersing himself in the role for the movie and didn’t even see his family this whole time.
New Muscular Habits
Speaking to Elle Australia, he revealed that getting rid of Elvis’ famed Southern twang has been hard for him, stating that the reason for his inability to shift back is the new “muscular habits” he developed while training for the role.
New Role New Changes
He further stated, “Your mouth can change. It’s pretty amazing. I know that I’m constantly changing. Check-in with me in 20 years when I’ve played a lot of roles. Who knows what I’ll sound like.”
Always In Character
Director Baz Luhrmann spoke to The Post about Butler’s dedication: “He was in character 24/7, seven days a week for two years.”
Golden Globes For Best Performance
Butler recently scored the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance in January and fans couldn’t help but take a dig at his Southern baritone.
Austin Or Elvis?
One user wrote, “I don’t know literally anything about Austin Butler at all, but does he ‘actually’ talk like this,” while another commented, “Is Austin Butler going to sound like Elvis forever?”
Defending The Voice
In one of the backstage interviews at the event, Butler defended his tone, stating, “I don’t think I sound like him still, but I guess I must because I hear it a lot.”
It’s Difficult To Switch Back
His singing coach, Irene Bartlett, jumped in Butler’s defense and said that it’s “difficult to switch off something you’ve spent so much focus time on.”
Focusing On One Thing Only
After his first-ever Golden Globes win, Butler said, “If I was trying to sound like Elvis, I would sound very different right now. I think it’s sort of amusing to me how much people want to focus on this one thing.”
Damage To The Vocal Cords
Appearing at The Graham Norton Show, Butler revealed, “I am getting rid of the accent, but I have probably damaged my vocal cords with all that singing.” But regardless of the accent, we just can’t get enough of Austin Butler and his alluring charm.
