The Internet Just Made Brendan Fraser Go Viral Simply For Being Awesome, And Here Are 30 Of The Best Tweets
It’s not every day that you see Twitter filled with no one else but the star of George of the Jungle, Encino Man, and Rick O’Connell from The Mummy saga—Brendan Fraser. And it’s not that he has overdosed on drugs, started a campaign defending anonymous knitters' rights, or his new movie is coming out next week. No, he is trending on Twitter right now for the sheer reason of people just loving him—for being Brendan Fraser.
Users on the internet and true fans of the actor decided to take a moment and just stop, breathe, and appreciate how amazing Brendan Fraser is. And as we admire that for a second, let us know at end of the article which Brendan Fraser movie you will be re-watching tonight.
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I 100% agree with this. I totally appreciate Leo’s acting abilities, but personally I was never on the “he’s the hottest thing evarrrrrrr!” bandwagon in the Titanic era. Brendan Fraser however...
Yes. Of course. DiCaprio looks like a child. Brendan Fraser looks like a man.
I had such a crush on him after seeing him in George of the jungle, the Mummy just made me love him more
Oh, yeah, Brendan was drool-worthy in "George of the Jungle", But, he was absolutely adorable in "Encino Man".
Load More Replies...Please...please don’t forget him in Blast from the Past! Love his role in that movie!
His comedies were so much fun, but he doesn't get enough praise for his role in Gods and Monsters.
After he was a hit actor in the '90s and went on a sudden professional hiatus, fans started to miss the man. Mostly known for his role in The Mummy trilogy, he has starred in Crash, The Quiet American, and School Ties and also appeared in minor roles on TV every here and there, such as Scrubs. Some people on Twitter seemed not to have a favorite movie or have a favorite role created by Brendan Fraser, but were just so pleased to see him making the rounds on threads. So far the actor hasn’t responded to going viral and all the unconditional love his fans are showering him in, but one of the users imagined what his publicist would actually say about such a bizarre trend and it’s just spot on.
Met him in person at Fan Expo Toronto 2019! I can attest that even within a short photo op, he proved himself to be 100% a sweetheart!! (Photo before me, mom, dad, crying baby. Baby stopped crying for like 5 seconds for the photo. He turned to me after saying goodbye to them, and said "I think that was the shot of the day" My heart melted in an instant! )
Load More Replies...If anyone deserves to trend for being loved, It's Brendan Fraser!
YES. Mr. Fraser is awesome. And Funny... and don't care if he lives in the states now - in our hearts... he's still our Canadian boi.
And since Keanu Reeves has blessed everyone with John Wick, we all probably deserve everyone’s '90s to return just like The Mummy did. One of his most recent works was Robotman in Doom Patrol, and now he apparently has landed a major project with the director of Black Swan and Requiem for a Dream, famed for not the lightest movies, Darren Arnofsky. And fans probably shouldn't expect one of his signature light-hearted comedy-adventure roles—this time the role is said to be of a suicidal overweight man in A24's upcoming production The Whale. At the end of the day, the actor's fans might also be very happy with a 4th sequel of The Mummy, because why not.
Please...please don’t forget his role in Blast from the Past. Love him in that movie!
He's George of the Jungle! By the way, you might wanna look out for that t-
Watched "Blast from the Past" yesterday, such a sweet film, he's perfect in it!
Plus, as a bonus, he hasn’t been arrested for illegal porn or inappropriately touching anyone.
Its a shame he isn't out there more in the types of movies he does best. It's always great to see him in Encino Man and School Ties. My favs.
Oh wow! I hadn't thought about AIRHEADS in a long time. It was awesome!
His episodes were soooo good! Especially "that episode"...it always gets me. (I don't want to spoil it for anyone that hasn't seen it).
First thing I thought of when I saw this list. Scrubs has to be mentioned. I cried so hard. Absolutely fabulous.
Grover has always been one of my spirit animals--him and Gonzo. Maybe its the nose.
Maybe cuz you like blue? Or because they're both wacky? Lol
Load More Replies...speaking of which has anyone seen the remake starring Tom Cruise. There was no point at all to that movie. I don't even know why they made it. Brendan Fraser's Mummy was the benchmark
Turns out Brendan could do the Mummy movies, but ol' Tom tried and failed.
this! the man has it all, the entire Mummy, I was wondering HOW someone like this even exists
Agreed, I saw Encino Man in the theater when I was like 10 and Ive loved him ever since.
Agreed! A great package (and I say it from a totally heterosexual admiration point of view)
And funny too, although he didn't get to use that much in the mummy. I've always rather fancied him since I first saw that film 😊
The scene with the horse...at the big house, he is wearing a white shirt.... yesssaa
I've never heard the term before, but maybe a male "bimbo"? (Dumb blonde stereotype)
Load More Replies...Rachel Weisz's character drunk and proudly announcing that she is "a librarian" is splendid
Everyone at my home leaves the TV on the channel that is showing The Mummy *always* (that, and Back to The Future). It's a movie we can see endlessly.
My family and I loved this movie. It’s silly and kinda dumb, but it’s “smart dumb” if you know what I mean.
Bedazzled is The Brendan Fraser of Movies. SO Underrated.
Load More Replies...This. Was SUCH an underrated movie. It made me laugh **everytime** we watched it. Geebus, still thinking of the scene where he "sings like a dolphin" and just that perfect delivery of his frustration of realizing "ohh... so I now speak Spanish perfectly. Right. Of course."
Between Bedazzled and Blast From the Past I became a lifelong Brendan Fraser fan.
He is way better than the movie itself, but yes. And I love the ending.
Absolute fun !! ~ Brendan ( The name Brendan is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "prince") Fraser is the epitome of innocence in this wholesome flick & what an all star cast !
This is my second favorite Brendan Fraser movie (the first Mummy movie takes the top prize). You can't help but love this actor's range. He makes fantasy believable.
I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!!! Christopher Walken made me want to live in a Bomb Shelter until... (say it with me) Quarantine lol
The story had particular meaning to those of us who were around during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Or those who play Fallout a lot.
I LOVE this movie! Brendan Fraser was absolutely adorable in the film.
My thoughts exactly! Brendan Fraser looks like he's grown into a man. Both actors very attractive.
Load More Replies...these another one further back a side view and the first thing I said he looked like Gary Sinise.
It's a fake signature. The restaurant owner confirmed that he fake signed a few photos in the restaurant.
I'm glad someone brought this movie into the conversation. I actually love it, but my appreciate has NOTHING to do with Ricki Lake, who was okay. Fraser, Shirley MacLaine, Miguel Sandoval and even Loren Dean, however, turned in unforgettable performances. Well worth another look.
Hey! O'Conner! It Looks to me like I've got all the horses! Hey Benny! Looks to me like you're on the wrong side of the river!!
Lol I love that bit, the mummy guard things have a better shout, as imprevasive as that 4th one is XD
Load More Replies...Maybe Nice guys don't finish last, Just takes them longer to be Appreciated
Oh wow! I'd forgotten all about this! Thanks for reminding me, now i have a good excuse to sit around a watch his movies all day today!
There is no shame in that my friend!! Funny movie!!
Load More Replies...I would love to see a movie with Brendan Fraser and John Barrowman. Because Jack Harkness in Torchwood reminded me of Rick O'Connell at times.
He could voice a stick figure and win an Oscar, good lord!
Load More Replies...I started watching Doom Patrol because I love Brendan Fraser! He is totally unappreciated for his acting skills and deserves so much more credit than he gets!
Took me a while to figure out the voice but oh my gods he’s awesome in Doom Patrol! So much sass, I love it 🖤
Ooh now I have to watch it, I saw the Titans crossover, and Brendan Fraser as Robotman who loves AC/DC? Need to see it
Awww, OneTopic is such a wholesome cinnamon roll and the fact that he participated in this is sooooooo awesome; frankly, this post didn't get enough upvotes at the time.
I feel like I can almost picture this but it's fuzzy, so I want to watch The Mummy again (like I need a reason lol)
Encino Man, just has a different title across the pond
Load More Replies...Hey if you haven't watched Blast from the Past or Bedazzled you haven't watched some of his best movies.
Bedazzled is, imo, one of the best comedies of all time. Can't see a sunset without laughting.
Load More Replies...It's funny, I've always felt the exact opposite about him. For some reason, he just rubbed me the wrong way, and I thought actually seemed kinda smarmy, BUT after reading this article, and the comments posted here, I'm starting to realize that I was completely out of line in that assessment, and for that I'm truly sorry. Now if you'll excuse me, I feel I must go and rewatch some of his films, and interviews to properly atone for my transgressions, and egregious behavior.
Brendan Fraser in The Mummy was the moment I realised I'm not gay. I'm just aromantic who really really likes good-looking men.
Love this post! I'm so fed up of seeing articles about Brendan and others of that era with the tagline "you won't believe what so-and-so looks like now at age >50!!" spoiler alert, no-one over 50 looks like they did at 21, it's called aging. Gracefully or otherwise and frankly he may be older and heavier but I still would ;)
When I was 14/15 I had such a crush on Brendan! Around the time School Ties, Encino Man and With Honours came out. So many weekends spent watching those over and over!
If you've never seen him act with Sir Ian McKellen in Gods and Monsters, stop right now and watch it. Brilliant acting from Brenden as he goes toe to toe with one of our best actors ever!
Hey if you haven't watched Blast from the Past or Bedazzled you haven't watched some of his best movies.
Bedazzled is, imo, one of the best comedies of all time. Can't see a sunset without laughting.
Load More Replies...It's funny, I've always felt the exact opposite about him. For some reason, he just rubbed me the wrong way, and I thought actually seemed kinda smarmy, BUT after reading this article, and the comments posted here, I'm starting to realize that I was completely out of line in that assessment, and for that I'm truly sorry. Now if you'll excuse me, I feel I must go and rewatch some of his films, and interviews to properly atone for my transgressions, and egregious behavior.
Brendan Fraser in The Mummy was the moment I realised I'm not gay. I'm just aromantic who really really likes good-looking men.
Love this post! I'm so fed up of seeing articles about Brendan and others of that era with the tagline "you won't believe what so-and-so looks like now at age >50!!" spoiler alert, no-one over 50 looks like they did at 21, it's called aging. Gracefully or otherwise and frankly he may be older and heavier but I still would ;)
When I was 14/15 I had such a crush on Brendan! Around the time School Ties, Encino Man and With Honours came out. So many weekends spent watching those over and over!
If you've never seen him act with Sir Ian McKellen in Gods and Monsters, stop right now and watch it. Brilliant acting from Brenden as he goes toe to toe with one of our best actors ever!
