Da’Vine Joy Randolph Recounts 'Near-Death' Experience During Mall Robbery

The 'Holdovers' star armed herself with kitchen knives as chaos ensued during a 'smash-and-grab' robbery at a nearby jewelry store.

Da’Vine Joy Randolph, star of the film 'The Holdovers', recounted a 'near-death' experience on Graham Norton Show, where she found herself in the middle of a 'smash-and-grab' robbery at a mall while having a dim sum meal with a friend.
Randolph described hearing a commotion and seeing people rushing into the restaurant, initially mistaking the situation for a flash mob.
As the situation escalated, Randolph's friend disappeared and she took refuge in the restaurant's kitchen, arming herself with knives for protection.
The incident turned out to be a robbery at a nearby jewelry store, where the robbers were confronted by an armed private detective, leading to a chaotic scene as they tried to escape through the mall.
Graham Norton praised Randolph's quick thinking, declaring 'we need Da’Vine in an emergency!'