Josh O'Connor's Swine was the name of his school band, but it's safe to say they were more like a bunch of enthusiastic amateurs than musical virtuosos! The actor, known for his royal roles in 'The Crown' and 'Challengers', has lifted the lid on their dodgy attempts at stardom, including one cringeworthy performance where he bellowed out an original song that left little to the imagination. With lyrics like "I'm addicted to crack, motherfucker!", it's no wonder they won't be trading in their Day-Glo jumpsuits for a spot on Glastonbury's main stage just yet!
Eve Hewson, daughter of rock royalty Bono and star of 'Bad Sisters' and 'Behind Her Eyes', has also been sharing her own musical misadventures. She admits her band, The Dirty Wet Dogs, was christened with a name that even she now considers "terrible". But despite her dad's legendary status in the industry, Hewson reckons their school band days were more about having fun than taking on the world – although it's fair to say they won't be winning any awards for originality anytime soon!
For many of us who've ever formed a band with friends, O'Connor and Hewson's tales will strike a chord. Who hasn't been there – attempting to rock out in front of their peers, only to end up as the laughing stock? It's that age-old mix of creative enthusiasm and juvenile bravado that often characterises our teenage years, and it's refreshing to see two A-listers owning up to their humble beginnings.
Fast-forward to today and O'Connor and Hewson are household names, with critically acclaimed performances under their belts. But their willingness to poke fun at themselves and share these early escapades shows they're still down-to-earth and willing to laugh at the absurdities of their own journey to stardom – a trait that's sure to endear them even further to their fans.