Jon Hamm is embracing his unexpected internet fame—awkward dance moves and all.
The Mad Men alum addressed his viral meme moment at the Los Angeles premiere of Hoppers on February 23, admitting he finds the whole thing both “bewildering and charming.” The now-iconic clip, pulled from his Apple TV+ drama Your Friends & Neighbors, shows Hamm’s character lost in the music, eyes closed, swaying with unapologetic enthusiasm.
“It’s not like I got a paycheck for it,” Hamm joked about the meme’s massive popularity. “But it’s wonderful. It’s definitely better to be known for something positive.” The 57-year-old actor seemed genuinely amused that a simple dance scene managed to take over timelines last fall.
In the series, Hamm plays Andrew “Coop” Cooper, a disgraced hedge fund manager navigating personal and professional fallout. But instead of the show’s heavier themes dominating social media, it was that carefree dance moment that exploded—proof that even dramatic performances can spark lighthearted internet gold.
With season two of Your Friends & Neighbors arriving April 3 and Pixar’s Hoppers set to hit theaters March 6, Hamm’s star power isn’t slowing down anytime soon. And if the internet has its way, neither are those dance moves.
