Steve Buscemi admits everyone pronounces his name wrong, including himself

Steve Buscemi explains that everyone has been pronouncing his name wrong but that even he isn't quite sure how to say it During a latest interview the -year-old actor discussed the multiple strategies he has heard his last name pronounced joking he's even confused about the correct way to say it Growing up we commented Bue-semi which I can't even do that anymore he explained DENZEL WASHINGTON SAYS WE'VE BEEN PRONOUNCING HIS NAME WRONG FOR DECADESThe discussion surrounding the pronunciation of his last name comes after his guest appearance on the hit Apple TV comedy series The Studio In the cameo the actor played himself and a running joke throughout the episode was that everyone was unsure how to say his last name Jimmy Fallon who interviewed Buscemi on The Tonight Show reported that At one point they stated 'Brusch-kemi ' like bruschetta Buscemi replied I don't like that one Boo-shemi I like that That is the Italian way to say it but I just didn't grow up that way He now pronounces his name Boo-Semi saying I sort of take a little bit from each pronunciation I don't know how to say my own name he joked Similarly actor Denzel Washington in recent weeks surprised fans by sharing they have been pronouncing his first name incorrectly his whole career blaming the confusion on his mother LIKE WHAT YOU RE READING CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSWhile audiences have referred to the Academy Award-winning actor as DEN-ZEL for the duration of his career he released on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week it's pronounced DEN-zel with a clipped e vowel in the second syllable I'm Denzel Jr My father's Denzel Hayes Washington Sr I'm Denzel Hayes Washington Jr My mother would say Denzel and we'd both show up So she noted 'From now on you're Den-ZELL ' he recalled Known for his iconic roles in Fargo and Reservoir Dogs Buscemi is now starring in the second season of the Netflix series Wednesday as the new principal of Nevermore Academy Principal Barry Dort It s nice and exciting to be in a show that people genuinely know about he advised The New York Times in August As soon as I mention Wednesday it s like Ohhh yes my kids love that CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER