Why Jon Hamm Sees Himself In the Boys From ‘Southern Charm’

Jon Hamm may be best known as the brooding Don Draper on “Mad Men,” but in real life, he’s a self-proclaimed Bravo superfan who can’t get enough of the drama. In a new interview, Hamm, 54, revealed his love for the reality show “Southern Charm” — and why its cast of chaotic gentlemen reminds him of his own younger days.From teasing Craig Conover to mourning his split with Paige DeSorbo, Hamm has become a go-to source for hilarious Bravo commentary. And apparently, his wife, Anna Osceola, is the one who pulled him into the Bravoverse in the first place.

Why Jon Hamm Can’t Quit ‘Southern Charm’

Hamm didn’t hesitate when asked about his favorite Bravo show. “Southern Charm” — the Charleston-based series starring Shep Rose, Craig Conover, and Austen Kroll — has his heart.

“I really like it, mostly because it’s about the guys, and most reality shows are about the women,” Hamm told W Magazine. “‘Southern Charm’ is about these three (expletive), glorious dummies bumbling through life. You want to hit them in the head and also give them a hug and tell them everything’s going to be okay.”

“They’re all younger than me,” he added. “Watching them stumble reminds me of a lot of dumb (expletive) I did. So, it’s like, oh God!”

This isn’t the first time Hamm has commented on the cast. While speaking on SiriusXM’s “Andy Cohen Live,” he reacted to a moment from season 10 when Austen said he was scared of Craig’s temper. “I mean, grow up,” Hamm said. “How are you scared of that guy? He is who he is, they all are. He’s got a finely honed sense of saying something that I think he thinks will be received in a dramatic way.”

And yes — Hamm was emotionally invested in Craig and Paige’s romance. On CNN’s New Year’s Eve special with Andy Cohen, Hamm said, “I gotta pour one out for Craig and Paige, my goodness, end of an era.”

From ‘Summer House’ to the Housewives: Hamm’s Bravo Fandom Runs Deep

While “Southern Charm” may top his list, Hamm’s Bravo fandom spans several franchises. He told Entertainment Tonight that it was his wife who introduced him to “The Real Housewives” — and he’s been hooked ever since.

“Well, I owe my wife all credit for that. She was the one that got me going on it,” Hamm said. “Like a lot of straight white men, we’re not super into it. But I gotta say, there’s a reason it’s addictive.”

He has also weighed in on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and shared casting ideas for “The Real Housewives of New York City.” Though he hasn’t been watching the current season of “Summer House,” he’s aware of the drama between Paige and Craig.

When ET’s Rachel Smith asked if he was Team Paige or Team Craig, Hamm replied, “Well, I will say I was speaking to Andy Cohen this morning. He did an interview with us and he asked, ‘Are you watching “Summer House”?’ And I said I haven’t really watched it. And he said, ‘Well it’s an interesting thing because you kind of see, you know, the story that you see, but from a different perspective.’ So I think, maybe I’ll reserve judgment until I see it from a different perspective.”

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Why Jon Hamm Sees Himself In the Boys From ‘Southern Charm’

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