Star Trek: Picard star Todd Stashwick has an unexpectedly heartfelt reaction to his new status as a fandom meme icon, joking that it now ranks right up there with getting married and having kids. For the actor behind the irascible Captain Liam Shaw, the viral image of him raising a wine glass and saying “no” has become both a punchline and a point of genuine pride.
Meme status, top-tier life event
In a quick-hit five-question video (below), via TrekMovie.com's YouTube channel, Todd Stashwick laughed that "becoming a meme might be the best thing that’s ever happened” to him, then mock-ranked it alongside life milestones like marriage and children. The delivery was pure Shaw energy: dry, self-deprecating. Stashwick clearly delighted the fandom, which has latched onto his grumpy captain in such a big way.
Stashwick also admited he leans into the joke in everyday online life. When he needs to make a point on the social media platform Bluesky, he reaches for the very same meme, using the image of himself with a wine glass and a firm “no” as the perfect visual rebuttal. (Continued...)