Orlando Bloom’s dog Biggie Smalls crashes ‘Today’ interview

Orlando Bloom’s Today show interview was briefly paw-sed on Monday by his adorable teacup poodle, Biggie Smalls. 

The 48-year-old Lord of the Rings alum was in the middle of discussing his decades-long film career with co-anchor Savannah Guthrie when Biggie made his presence known by repeatedly barking offscreen. 

“Oh my God, we have to introduce somebody,” Bloom said, quickly scanning the studio for his dog. “He’s looking for attention.” 

Guthrie agreed that they needed to “pause the interview” to properly address the pup, who could be seen happily sitting in the arms of Materialists star Dakota Johnson. 

“Your dog has found his new owner,” Guthrie teased. Turning to Johnson, Bloom replied, “Oh my God! I can’t believe it. Are you gonna take him?”

Johnson was fully on board with the idea. “He’s mine,” she agreed. Bloom added, “Dakota is stealing the dog. I love it.” 

Bloom confirmed that his adorable furry friend tags along with him everywhere he goes. “Normally he keeps quiet as a mouse, so there you go,” he said. “He’s having separation anxiety!”

But Biggie wasn't done stealing the show just yet. When Guthrie and Bloom attempted to switch gears back to their interview, the dog began barking for his dad once again.

“Should we bring Biggie over?” Guthrie asked the Pirates of the Caribbean actor. “Biggie, come over because I have a serious question.”

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Johnson then carried the dog across the studio as her Materialist costar Chris Evans gleefully watched the scene unfold from the Today couch.

“Do you love dogs?” Guthrie asked her, to which the actress responded, “I’m just the babysitter. I’m just the nanny.”

She then passed Biggie over to Bloom, who sat down with the dog and gave him some much-needed pets. “Thank you, Dakota. I love it,” Bloom said. “Only on live TV.” 

Biggie, who Bloom described as his “emotional support animal,” barked a third time during a conversation about Bloom’s upcoming boxing film, The Cut.  “Oh my God, Biggie never barks,” Bloom confessed. “He’s really enjoying his moment.” 

Guthrie, in response, playfully called the dog a “diva,” adding, “Okay, we see you, Biggie. He is, honestly though. He’s got a face for stardom.”

Bloom agreed. “He does have a pretty cute face, he’s gonna steal the show,” he said. “I love it.” 

Watch Biggie's big moment in the clip above.