Joaquin’s reputation for being “difficult” begins here, in this wilfully daft exchange with an increasingly frustrated Jay Leno. Supposedly there to plug Gladiator, Joaquin is more interested in mocking Leno’s jokey patter than bigging-up the film.

A highlight is his throwaway description of Richard Harris as, “alright,” as is his mock-distress at Leno’s request that next time he “turn up in person.” Little did the mega-chinned host realise he’d gotten off lightly….