During a recent appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show, Sabrina Impacciatore shared a humorous story about her first meeting with Jason Momoa, describing it as unexpectedly awkward. The actress, starring alongside Momoa in the upcoming drama film In the Hand of Dante, recounted how the encounter unfolded with more embarrassment than she anticipated.
Impacciatore openly admitted feeling anxious when she met Momoa for the first time, confessing her admiration for the Aquaman star’s charisma. She described the actor as “very tall,” while she is “very small,” which added to the intensity of her nervousness when they met.
The awkward exchange during their initial meeting
Determined to appear calm and composed despite her excitement, Impacciatore tried to hide how captivated she was by Momoa. She said to Fallon,
“I’m not going to let him understand that I find him so sexy, so I will behave like it’s cool, I’m very cool.”
As the meeting began, Momoa greeted her with a warm hug, lifting her off the ground in a cheerful embrace. In response, Impacciatore apologized, saying,
“Jason, I’m so sorry I’m so small.”
Momoa replied kindly,
“Don’t worry, don’t worry. You are perfect. You make me think about my ex,”
she recalled.
At this point, Impacciatore attempted to reciprocate the compliment but made a humorous slip-up. She explained,
“So I thought, ‘Okay, I’m going to tell him the same thing, so I make him feel comfortable.’ And I say, ‘Oh my gosh, like me! You make me think about my sex.’”
She added,
“I said ‘Sex.’ Because my brain is my worst enemy.”
This unintentional blunder sparked laughter from Fallon and the audience alike.
Film premiere and the star-studded cast of In the Hand of Dante
In the Hand of Dante had its world premiere on September 3, 2025, at the Venice International Film Festival. The film boasts a remarkable lineup of stars, including Oscar Isaac, Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler, John Malkovich, Jason Momoa, and Sabrina Impacciatore, adding significant anticipation around its release.
Impacciatore’s candid recount of her awkward moment with Momoa reflects the real human side of celebrity encounters, reminding audiences that nerves can affect anyone, even seasoned actors. This amusing exchange has already caught public attention and will likely endear the two stars even more to fans.
