Silverman 'embarrassed self with Obama'

Sarah Silverman has revealed that she felt awkward during a recent encounter with Barack Obama.

During an interview on Howard Stern's Sirius XM radio show, the comedian recalled meeting the US president and feeling excited to learn that he was a fan of her work before inadvertently saying something offensive.

"He shakes my hand, he goes, 'Oooooo, I'm a big fan! You're very talented! Although I turn the volume down when my girls come into the room'," she said.

Obama is said to have thanked her for her help during his 2008 campaign and asked about her upcoming projects.

"I was so excited! [I told him], 'I'm going to be naked in a movie!"" she explained.

The president was apparently offended by the comment, walking away after replying: "You'll have to send me a copy."