Star Trek's William Shatner reveals he STILL struggles to perform the iconic Vulcan salute... more than 50 years after making his debut on the show
Star Trek's William Shatner has revealed that he still struggles to perform the iconic Vulcan salute, more than 50 years after he made his debut on the hit sci-fi show.
The Canadian-born actor, who is set to celebrate his 89th birthday on Sunday, recently took to Twitter to share a hilarious snap of himself trying to perform the gesture, which requires people to separate their fingers to form a V.
Having returned from the annual Star Trek Caribbean cruise earlier this month, the actor revealed that attendees were advised to employ the salute, in lieu of shaking hands, in a bid to stave off coronavirus.
Vulcan salute: Star Trek's William Shatner has revealed that he still struggles to perform the iconic Vulcan salute, more than 50 years after he made his debut on the hit sci-fi show
However, the star admitted that it was easier said that done, as he tweeted after returning home: 'On the cruise there were signs posted that instead of shaking hands use the @StarTrek Vulcan Salute. What if you cannot do it?'
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In the accompanying shot, the actor was seen using his other hand to keep his fingers separate in order to successfully pull off the manoeuvre, which was made famous by Vulcan Mr. Spock (played by the late Leonard Nimoy.'
Shatner, who starred as Captain James T. Kirk on the classic TV show from 1966 to 1969 and reprised his role in seven feature films, had been booked for a string of tour dates across the UK and Europe this month.
Iconic role: The actor starred as Captain James T. Kirk on the classic TV show from 1966 to 1969 and reprised his role in seven feature films. Pictured in 1968
Revelation: He made the revelation after returning from the recent annual Star Trek cruise
However, the shows have been cancelled, as the coronavirus pandemic sparks lockdowns in several countries and beings the entertainment industry to its knees.
Taking to Twitter on Tuesday, the fun-loving star said: 'So I’m going to drive you all [bat s**t] craycray as I’m doing a couple weeks of self isolation with my dogs, books, tv, a stocked pantry and the internet!'
He has since spent much of his time on Twitter cracking jokes with fans about their shared experiences in self-quarantine as he works to keep them and himself entertained.
Meanwhile, the star recently reached a divorce settlement three months after ending his marriage of 18 years.
Spock: The salute was made famous by Vulcan Mr. Spock (played by the late Leonard Nimoy)
Throwback: William is most known as Star Trek Captain James T. Kirk from 1966 until 1969; he voiced the character in the animated series from 1973 until 1974; pictured with Leonard Nimoy
Shatner filed documents to legally terminate his marriage to fourth wife Elizabeth Shatner last December and under the terms of their split, he will receive all equine equipment - including 'all horse semen' - in order to maintain his passion for breeding horses.
He also paid Elizabeth a lump sum of $2 million for spousal support per their prenuptial agreement, ' TMZ reported.
The former couple have no children together; they wed in 2001 (his fourth marriage and her second).
William gets two horses: Renaissance Man's Medici and Powder River Shirley, as well as 'all horse semen' and horse equipment.
Perform: The star had been scheduled to tour the UK, Ireland and Europe this month. Pictured in Dublin on March 10, before coronavirus tightened its grip
Entertain: The star has since been keeping fans entertained on Twitter during self-quarantine
Elizabeth gets ownership of two horses as well: Belle Reve's So Photogenic and Pebbles. William gets two dogs, Macchiato and Double Espresso.
Elizabeth gets ownership of two horses as well: Belle Reve's So Photogenic and Pebbles. William gets two dogs, Macchiato and Double Espresso.
William was previously married to Gloria Rand from 1956 until their divorce in 1969; they have three children: Leslie, Lisabeth and Melanie.
His second wife was to Marcy Lafferty, from 1973 to 1996 and his third was Nerine Kidd Shatner, whom he married in 1997.
She died in August 1999 after an accidental drowning in their swimming pool; the 40-year-old had alcohol and Valium in her blood at the time of death.
He married Elizabeth two years later in 2001.
Done: His divorce from Elizabeth was recently following splitting of their assets. The former couple are pictured in September 2013
Well known horse lover: In the settlement William, 88, will receive all equine equipment - including 'all horse semen' - in order to maintain his passion for breeding horses
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