I've had a crush on Jeff Goldblum since 1993, when the original Jurassic Park movie blew everyone's minds. Few of my fellow high school classmates shared my affinity for Jeff, who was hardly a teen heartthrob. But in recent years, Jeff Goldblum has experienced a renaissance, and I couldn't be happier. Turns out, there are legions of fans who've been fostering a decades-long crush on Jeff Goldblum [1], and the actor is embracing it. Jeff's daring fashion sense, unique vocal stylings, hypnotic hand gestures, and silver-fox status have made him a viral Internet phenomenon — particularly in 2018. Here's a look back at the year in Jeff Goldblum.
When He Conducted a Tiny Orchestra
Not really. He was just participating in a press conference for Isle of Dogs.
When He Owned the Red Carpet in Berlin
Make room for Mr. Goldblum.
When He Auditioned to Be a Hand Model
At an Isle of Dogs screening in March, Jeff demonstrated his ability to rock a pinky ring.
When He Held a Puppy
This was for an Isle of Dogs screening in March, but who cares where it was. JEFF IS HOLDING A PUPPY.
When He Purred For Your Pleasure For 10 Hours
Jeff teamed up with Vice in April to realise his ASMR destiny: a video featuring his signature purr [3] on a loop for 10 hours.
When He Struck a Sassy Pose While Being Attacked by a Dinosaur
In May, Jeff wore a fresh springtime ensemble to the Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom photocall in London.
When He Sang a French Song About Erections
In June, Jeff appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live while pulling off a very loud shirt and serenading us with a dirty French ditty [4].
When His Kids Stole the Show at His Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony
In June, Jeff Goldblum received a long-overdue star alongside his wife, Emilie Livingston Goldblum, and his two kids, Charlie Ocean and River Joe. How cute are their matching yellow trousers?
When He Pondered His New Sidewalk Star
Does it need polishing or something?
When He Radiated Joy at a Movie Premiere
Jeff went with a mostly monochromatic look at the Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom premiere in June.
When a Giant Lounging Jeff Appeared in London
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Jurassic Park, NOW TV erected a 25-foot sculpture of Jeff Goldblum [5] lounging in all his bare-chested glory near Tower Bridge in London.
When He Wore a Jaunty Shirt
Jeff looked like the best dressed man in Venice at a photocall for The Mountain.
When He Looked Like a Tuxedoed Angel
Few men can pull off an all-white tuxedo look like Jeff did at the Venice Film Festival in August.
When He Wore a Sparkly Green Suit
And a sparkly shirt, and a sparkly tie, at the GQ Men of the year Awards in September.
When He Staged a Surprise Piano Performance in a Train Station
Ahead of the release of his jazz album, The Capitol Studios Sessions, Jeff casually played the Sir Elton John piano [6] in London's St Pancras train station in September.
When He Wore Head-to-Toe Satin (?!) at New York Fashion Week
I'm not sure how I feel about this look, but I respect it.
When He Made Zebra Trousers Look Cool
Jeff was spotted out and about in Los Angeles in October in this getup. Honestly, between the pointy shoes and the animal-print trousers, this outfit shouldn't work, but it does.
When He Wore a Shirt Covered in Safari Animals
Jeff made a fedora look cool in Los Angeles in November.
December: When He Was a Good Sport in This Bizarre and Wonderful Parody Video
A finally, the grande finale. In December, James Corden declared his love for Jeff with Thank U, Jeff [7], a parody of Arianna Grande's "Thank U, Next" video. Be sure to watch until the end when Jeff inquires, "That journal . . . you compiled that?"