Willem Dafoe Explained the Story Behind His Name 😳

Willem Dafoe revealed that the way people pronounce his last name today isn't quite how he used to say it. An old clip resurfaced showing Willem pronouncing it completely differently, which led Conan O’Brien to joke that everyone had been saying his name wrong for nearly 40 years. Willem explained that the older pronunciation had caused some confusion, including people hearing it as “Dave,” while the newer version simply flowed better and sounded nicer to him. And when Conan suggested they could go back to the old pronunciation, Willem basically said, “Let’s keep it that way.” Subscribe for more celebrity moments & hilarious interview clips! Source: Team Coco Fair Use Notice: This video contains edited interview clips used for commentary, criticism, and entertainment purposes under Fair Use. #WillemDafoe #ConanOBrien #Conan #Hollywood #CelebrityStories #FunnyInterview #CelebrityMoments #ActorStories #MovieStars #ViralShorts