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AIBU to feel that James Norton is perfect?

111 replies

valentinka31 · 22/08/2025 21:54

Just that, really.

Taking my time through the canon of his work.
Subscribing for 7 days to whatever streaming service that keeps him close.
(omg I'm so going to have to remember to cancel within 7 days)

He's the most beautiful person, and best actor, ever. Isn't he? Or is it just me?

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Pipsquiggle · 22/08/2025 22:00

Well he's very nice to look at and a good actor.
Hopefully he's a decent person as well

Soukmyfalafel · 22/08/2025 22:03

Yeah he's fit. Good actor too.

Needtosoundoffandbreathe · 22/08/2025 22:04

Just a wee bit too public school/lovey irl, but phenomenal actor - from War and Peace to Tommy Royce.

TheSpottedZebra · 22/08/2025 22:04

He's a bit publicity-hungry now, so I've gone off him.

Yes, I'm sure this news will devastate him.

valentinka31 · 22/08/2025 22:05

Needtosoundoffandbreathe · 22/08/2025 22:04

Just a wee bit too public school/lovey irl, but phenomenal actor - from War and Peace to Tommy Royce.

check out 'Nowhere special' - making me cry rn!

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TheChosenTwo · 22/08/2025 22:06

Bit posh nicey nicey for me, but he comes across well imo when I’ve heard him interviewed.
Think I’ve only ever seen him in happy valley though so can’t comment with anything else relevant!

Suntree32 · 22/08/2025 22:08

I served him in the shop I work in. He was very polite, although I was pretending I didn't know who he was!! He was very lovely all round.

valentinka31 · 22/08/2025 22:09

TheSpottedZebra · 22/08/2025 22:04

He's a bit publicity-hungry now, so I've gone off him.

Yes, I'm sure this news will devastate him.

haha well, he can't help being so good and promoting the King ...

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valentinka31 · 22/08/2025 22:11

TheChosenTwo · 22/08/2025 22:06

Bit posh nicey nicey for me, but he comes across well imo when I’ve heard him interviewed.
Think I’ve only ever seen him in happy valley though so can’t comment with anything else relevant!

posh but very believable accents and tatoos ... it's too much for me : )

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TheSpottedZebra · 22/08/2025 22:11

valentinka31 · 22/08/2025 22:09

haha well, he can't help being so good and promoting the King ...

It's more all the pap walks with his 'dates', then moaning about the press attention!

valentinka31 · 22/08/2025 22:11

Suntree32 · 22/08/2025 22:08

I served him in the shop I work in. He was very polite, although I was pretending I didn't know who he was!! He was very lovely all round.

he is a literal dreamboat.

(I don't think I've ever said that about any man)

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valentinka31 · 22/08/2025 22:14

TheSpottedZebra · 22/08/2025 22:11

It's more all the pap walks with his 'dates', then moaning about the press attention!

he so hasn't found the right woman yet. ..

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LegoTherapy · 22/08/2025 22:15

Get in line, lady, get in line! He’s divine 🥰 although after playing TLR I struggle a little.

valentinka31 · 22/08/2025 22:19

LegoTherapy · 22/08/2025 22:15

Get in line, lady, get in line! He’s divine 🥰 although after playing TLR I struggle a little.

I felt so so bad for adoring him as Tommy LR. I mean, when he jumps over that booth wall in that court in Sheffield ... and later wants his son to admire what he did ... I'm like, yes, Tommy, come on, let's get to Leeds Bradford and on a flight to Tenerife NOW.

Or, preferably, Robin Hood airport.

And ....

he read Theology at Cambridge.

Just absorb that fully.

I know. It's wrong of me. But I can't help my reaction. ..

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chaiselozenges · 22/08/2025 22:20

He’s a Type 1 diabetic like my DS. So I love him because of that. He talks about the reality of living with Type 1, which is fucking hard.

valentinka31 · 22/08/2025 22:21

He is deep, that's what he is.

Deep. Playing shallow. Playing deep. Playing blase.

But actually very deep.

(I love that word.)

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CharlotteRumpling · 22/08/2025 22:21

I must be the only woman in the UK who doesn't find him attractive- I like my men a bit darker- but he's a great actor.

WorriedRelative · 22/08/2025 22:23

He's gorgeous, a great actor, an amazing model, has a lovely voice, seems jolly nice and does loads for diabetes awareness.

Love him

valentinka31 · 22/08/2025 22:23

chaiselozenges · 22/08/2025 22:20

He’s a Type 1 diabetic like my DS. So I love him because of that. He talks about the reality of living with Type 1, which is fucking hard.

yes, he does, he makes a point of it, and is at the same time so humble. So grateful to be able to raise it.

omg.

My dad had the same, was a bit of a mission of his too. Anyhow, all credit to JN that he talks about it. Very scary and very present, every moment.

I know I probably seem stupid about this, but I do think he's a rare person, and we are lucky he's an actor.

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valentinka31 · 22/08/2025 22:25

CharlotteRumpling · 22/08/2025 22:21

I must be the only woman in the UK who doesn't find him attractive- I like my men a bit darker- but he's a great actor.

I'm sure lots prefer tall/dark/handsome. What I like best is not anything about looks or background, of course - it's the power/precision/soul of his acting.

then again, a little bit hard to ignore he looks nice too.

But it's mostly just how he breathes. How his body is present.

bloody hell. Do I have a crush on JN? Be brutal with me. haha

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WorriedRelative · 22/08/2025 22:27

LegoTherapy · 22/08/2025 22:15

Get in line, lady, get in line! He’s divine 🥰 although after playing TLR I struggle a little.

Well I don't, you clearly lack commitment so back of the queue for you!

DryAndBalmy · 22/08/2025 22:27

YANBU
He’s perfection.
Good for him for raising awareness of Type 1. He’s all the more attractive for having that humility.

valentinka31 · 22/08/2025 22:29

omg I'm 3/4 through 'Nowhere special' and I think I'm going to segue into open sobbing and then howling. Shortly.

His face. The downturn of his mouth. When reading 'Dinosaurs: understanding death' with his little lad. It's too real. 😓

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CharlotteRumpling · 22/08/2025 22:42

I am really looking forward to this which premieres this weekend! www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/king-conqueror-james-norton-french-exclusive-newsupdate/

TrickyD · 22/08/2025 22:49

You can have him if I can have Tom Burke.