Regina Hall on Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Hello everyone

Welcome to another episode of Good Hang

So excited to talk to Regina Hall today

I love Regina

I love her work

And we're going to talk about a lot of fun things today

We're going to talk about her incredible range as an actress

We're going to talk about the difference between phobias and phonas

Uh we're going to break down what it's like hosting award shows. and we're gonna discuss her new movie, her great new PT Anderson movie, um, One Battle After Another, which is in theaters this week

But we always do this before we have our guest

We talk to someone who knows our guest who, uh uh, who wants to speak well behind their back

And we have a great guest today the extremely talented Andrew Ran

Andrew um, was Regina's co-star on Black Monday

Um he is the imaginary father of the imaginary twins Dawn and Dawn that they seem to share um a little inside joke on set

And uh you know him from Book of Mormon, you know him from Girls Five Eva, you know him from Too Much Lena Dunham's new show

He's just a real peach

So let's get him on

Andrew

Andrew, are you there? What do you say? I wanted >> Amy. >> There, you, are, on, your, set, and everything. >> There, you, are., It's, so, good, to, talk, to you. >> It's, great, to, talk, to, you., Thank, you, for asking me to do this. >> Are, you, kidding?, Thank, you, so, much, for doing this

I know you and Regina are good buds. >> We, really, are. >> And, she, has, such, a, great, rep. >> She, really, does., I've, I've, yet, to, meet anyone who doesn't say like, "Ah, she's the best." It's always a good idea to hang out with Regina Hall. >> Okay,, we're, going, to, get, to, Regina., But first of all, I'm very, very excited to talk to you. >> To, me, >> of, course., I, hope, I, can, get, you, in, the stew one of these days. >> I, would, love, it. >> I, mean,, I, haven't, got, a, chance., I, feel like you and I have probably crossed paths and like been in the same room at a fancy event >> but, I, am, a, very, very, big, fan, of, your work. >> Well,, that's, very, generous, of, you, to, say because I am a huge fan of your work and I always get very nervous when I see you. >> Oh,, tell, me, why. >> Well,, I, just, get, nervous, that, I'm, like, should I talk to her? Should I not talk to her? Am I talking to her for too long? >> Should, I,, you, know,, it's, like,, should, I get in, get out? It's one of those things is at some event

Yeah

That like there's a bunch of people around and it's like I don't know there's like a receiving line of people who want to like talk to you and I just sort of I choose to do the um like >> well, I, I, will, say, if, if, you, have, chosen not to talk to me I appreciate that because I have a lot of social anxiety which does not look like I do but I I do in those events and I get overwhelmed. >> Same, same., One, of, the, first, like, big parties I went to when I first moved to LA, I was very lucky and I walked in with Jessica Lang >> and, I, know,, right? >> You, floated, in, with, Jessica, Lang. >> I, floated, in, with, Jessica, Lang, and Jessica Lang just wanted to like hold on to me because I'm sort of tall and um and I think she likes that

I think she likes that

So then all night I got to be the gatekeeper to Jessica Lang and people people I really respected who didn't know me were coming up to me and saying could you introduce me to Jessica Lang and I was like absolutely >> you, were, like, let, me, check, with, Jessica first. >> Yeah, it, was, that, was, So, I, guess, my advice is if you can go to one of those events with Jessica Lang do it. >> That, makes, sense., God, I, would, you, two would make a very nice couple

I have to say a handsome couple

I I think we um Yeah, I've got to to to be with her a couple times and it's um it's always successful

But you know, how's this for a segue? You know who's very good at those events? Regina Hall. >> Oo,, tell, me, why. >> You, go, to, a, party, with, Regina, Hall, and she first of all, everybody loves her so that's great

And she just sort of I don't know, she just kind of floats above it and just has a very kind of um just kind of like chill attitude about everything

Now whether or not that's actually what she's feeling >> right? >> I'm, not, sure, because,, you, know,, we, all, you know, process those things differently, but it is really fun to go to those events with her because she just kind of she just sort of always is herself

And I will say from like, you know, we got to work together for 3 years on the show Black Monday and on Showtime

And whether it was like 4:00 a.m. in the makeup trailer or 3:00 a.m. on a night shoot, she always maintained the same level of like cool and, you know, happy to be there and like sort of calmed everybody down cuz Don Cheetel and I on on that show often had to do some like really wacky stuff and she not only could match that, she, you know often times like outdid us in that arena, but then also um just brought like all the heart to it

She really like anchored it in a way and it was such a good lesson of like how to be you can be absurdly funny and really broad but still have a lot of thought and heart behind it which I learned a lot from working with her that like you can you can do all of the clowny silly stuff but unless there is some kind of heart to, it, it it, just, looks, like, faces >> you, know, I, think, that, way, about, you, too Like I feel like there's there's the ex sometimes there's the exceptional eccentric really kind of out there funny person who's their own island

But for the most part I find that people that are very good at comedy have a switch or a gear where they can really like they're just very good at um being in the moment and being present when asked to do that

And it and it's kind of the theme that I want to talk to Regina about today is her career is really >> really, diverse, and, really, wide., Her range she's done a lot of different things and she can do really dumb fun comedy >> totally >> and, very, deep, grounded, stuff, and, that's not a lot of people don't have that range

I don't know

There's It sounds maybe trite to say that she has a light to her because that usually is reserved for people who get murdered, but she does have a she really lights up a room

She really lights up a room

And not in a way that >> she's, going to, get, murdered. >> No,, not, in, that, way., In, a, different, way

In a very different way. >> In, a, in, a, better, way. >> In, a, very, different, way. >> You, know this I I absolutely loved you in Book of Mormon

I was lucky enough to see the original cast and you in it with Josh and so many other great people and um but you bring something up that I always wondered about and I haven't been able to ask anybody who's been on Broadway for as long as you have. >> Sure. >> Why, is, it, unprofessional, to, see, who's, in the audience? >> Well,, in, theory,, you, should, be >> I, guess, connected, to, your, co-stars. >> Sure. um and telling the story

But I think over time, you know, you're doing it eight times a week and you get to a place where you know eyes

I mean, you know, that's the tricky part about one of the tricky parts about live theater is that of all of the whatever 1,200 people that are in that audience somebody's looking at you at all times

And I just know that from an audience member, like sometimes you drift to like an ensemble person, whatever. like you're not watching the action

So, you do kind of always have to be on guard that like, okay, somebody's watching

So, >> but, you, never, used, to, do, what, I, used, to do, which is literally peak. >> Oh,, well,, I, mean,, we, got, to, a, point where I could look into the audience at certain points and be like, "Oh, look who's there." Um, and sometimes the worst is when you make eye contact with that person. >> Ooh, >> yeah. >> Ooh,, that's, rough. >> That's, rough. >> That's, rough., I, made, I, made, direct, eye contact with Oprah Winfrey and I thought I don't that probably wasn't a great idea and I reflexed

I smiled at her as if there was no fourth wall >> you, went, Oprah >> just, like, I'm, just, like, I'm, doing, like, a nightclub act

I was like oh >> I, remember, smiling, at, her, and, she, smiled back cuz she's polite

She could probably she's probably had a lot of um experience with intense eye contacts

I mean, the reactions to >> Yeah. >> to, her, must, be, extreme. >> You, are, so, incredible, in, the, Book, of Mormon

I >> Oh, my, gosh. >> I, mean,, you're, you, you've, written, two books

You have >> I, have >> You, have, You, are, You, are, You're constantly in so many good things

Like we mentioned Girls Five, the show that you did with Tina

Um, you also are just in in Lena's new show, Too Much, where you play her husband, which was so satisfying to see. >> I, do., We've, graduated, from, being, like the messy kids to now being like the still kind of messy adults. >> So,, my, um, I, ask, all, of, my, guests, if, they have a question for our guest and um and like I said, I hope someday to get you in the hot seat

So, um what what what do you have any a question you think I should ask Regina today? a story you think she might want to tell, something you don't know about her, something you think people should know about her. >> Her, career, is, so, diverse and she bounces between all of these things like this Paul Thomas Anderson movie that that she is, you know, that's that's coming out that it's wildly different from anything she's done in a lot of ways

And I as much as I I assume that she's like the architect of that that she's like making these choices and doing these things like I wonder Yeah, I do wonder like did she seek that out? Was she like I want to I'm going to switch this up >> or, is, this, something, that, just, sort, of build it was built sort of naturally? >> You're, right., I, don't, think, we, know enough about like Regina's origin story

When I was learning about Regina, I know she wanted to maybe be a journalist at one point

So, I'm very curious when she started acting and then also yes, the her career is really feels like a flow basically. >> And, also,, you, know,, obviously, like, who does she like better? Does she like me better or Don Cheetel? I think that's an important I think a lot of people probably wonder that. >> Yeah., And, maybe, you, can, stay, on, the, Zoom while I ask her that

Yeah, I'll I'll take my camera off and then, you know and then I'll surprise her and be like "I knew you were gonna say Don." Regina and I would annoy the cast that we um she she told everybody that we were married at one point

And some people some people who didn't really know me very well thought that that was true

And then she she sort of in a um who's afraid of Virginia Wolf way created children for us that we would talk about Don and Dawn and we would reference Don and Dawn our twins and who had the twins and where are the twins and how are the twins doing. >> She's, so, good., I, can't, wait, to, talk, to her

I really appreciate I'm excited for you to talk to her. >> Your, time, and, how, tall, are, you, Andrew? >> 6'2. >> Oh,, congratulations. >> Thanks., Thanks, so, much. >> I, just, That's, so, great., I, I, I, like Jessica Lang, a tall man. >> Jackpot. >> Sign, me, up. >> You, did, it. >> It, is, so, great, to, talk, to, you., Thank, you so much for your time. >> Thank, you, very, much., And, thank, you, for being so generous and so lovely, of course. >> And, I, hope, I, see, you, at, some, event sometime soon

And we just totally ghost each other. >> Yeah., I'm, not, going, to, look, at, you., I'm just going to be taking care of Jessica

Okay

I'll talk to you soon

Thank you

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Delivery fees may apply. >> Woohoo!, You're, wearing, formal, pajamas. >> I, am., I, am., I, was, like,, how, can, I, be dressy and comfortable >> and, it's, so, hot, out >> because, I, was, going, to, be, in, sweats. >> You, look, great. >> But, not, for, you. >> Mm-, You, know, what, I makeup? >> Yeah., If, she's, not, beat,, I, don't, want her

That's what I said. >> Yeah., I, need, two, hours. >> I, need, you, to, have, two, hours, of, hair, and makeup before we hang out. >> Well,, you, look, gorgeous., This, lighting is nice

This is great lighting >> isn't, it? >> You, know, what?, I, realize, I'm, not, aging

Lighting is just getting bad

Cuz in my bathroom, I have really good lighting in my bathroom. >> Yeah. >> And, in, my, bathroom,, I'm, something, else. >> Yeah. >> In, my, car,, not, so, much., But, in, my bathroom, I'm like, I'm chef's kiss. >> But, in, the, car,, when, the, sunlight,, so it's the lighting

I always say this about I mean I'm I'm probably saying something very obvious but when I go into dressing rooms I'm like I can't believe the dressing rooms aren't better lit

I would buy so many more things

It would just be better for business. >> It, was, a, dressing, room, where, I, honestly the for the first time discovered like the depth of my cellulite. >> Yeah, >> that's, the, truth., It, was, in, a, dressing room. >> Yeah., Yeah., It's, super, serious. >> It's, when, I, started, running., I, started jogging

I said I I was shopping with my boyfriend at the time and I I screamed

I'd never seen I I did I said, "Is this what came out at night?" And I went and I said "Baby, my my" and he was like "What?" He didn't, you know, they don't notice. >> No,, they, just, noticed, the, legs. >> They, don't, care, what's, on. >> They, don't, care., They, don't, care. >> I, feel, that, way,, too., One, time, when, I got a mammogram >> I, turned, to, the, person, and, I, was, like, "It's just It's shocking how this hasn't gotten better

How has this not gotten better? How have we still have to literally squeeze? >> I, don't, have, a, lot, of, boobs., I, was, like, what are you getting? >> And, it's, even, this, much, breast. >> It's, sometimes, worse, when, you, don't., It >> fits, larger >> and, you, Well,, they're, both, worse,, I guess

But like sometimes if you can't if you don't have a lot to put in the machine >> that, we're, squeezing, it, between, two metal. >> No,, like, a, like, a, waffle. >> And, that, there's, nothing, to, look, at., No, you're just you're and then they're like if you just move your arm a little like it's not like you're it's a it's a it's you're kind of contorting your body in a in a very >> and, I, said, and, I, remember, doing, it, very you know like lucky me I have a nice place to get my mamogram

I'm very grateful and privileged to have a nice place to get a mammog. >> Not, a, poster, on, the, wall,, not, a, piece, of art to look at. >> No, distraction., I, was, like,, you, guys don't want to put even an inspirational >> No., And, it, takes, about, It, takes, a, few minutes to get the right angle cuz it's not just getting it in there

It's getting it in there

I need a little bit

And I was like, there's there's no there's got to be a better way. >> Yeah., I, It's, shocking, to, me, how >> gave, up., They, were, like,, "Well,, [ __ ], it

If we've got something in it, then we've got something in it." Cuz after a while I they just couldn't get a photo

No they can't get. >> And, then, what, about, when, it, comes, out cloudy and they're like, "We need another one or we need an ultrasound." >> Also,, they're, like,, they, squeeze, you, in the tightest vice ever

Yes. >> They, say,, "Don't, move." >> Yeah., Don't, move., That's, true. >> And, then, they, leave, the, room, because there's too much radiation. >> Yeah., Yeah. >> That's, the, truth,, right?, So,, it's, just you, your nodes, and your breast, and the rest of your body exposed

And >> there's, not, a, like, you, don't, even, want to play a an old episode of Everyone Loves Raymond or whatever. >> There's no, sound., There's, no, music. >> I, know., No, music. >> There's, no, music., There's, nothing. >> I, I, remember, talking, to, my, great dentist

I love my dentist

But I remember saying >> I, love, your, dentist. >> I, love, a, dentist,, too. >> You, like, your, dentist? >> I, do. >> And, I, get, nitrous, every >> a, lot., I, like, my, dentist. >> I, do,, too. >> And, my, dental, hygienist., I, love, I, love her. >> Did, you, work, as, a, dental, hygienist? >> A, dental, assistant., Like, Yeah., I, just handed the instruments over and cleaned them and stuff

Mhm. >> Do, you, feel, like, you, have, healthy, teeth? >> I, do, for, the, most, part., Um I grind my teeth. >> Oh, yeah. >> And, I, didn't, know, that, when, you, grind you can get a little recession from the grinding. >> Yeah., Do, you, wear, a, thing? >> I, wear, a, thing, now. >> Yeah., We're, with, Regina, Hall, and, we, just got we just got really into it

We're talking about teeth and boobs

We're right into it

Mhm. >> Um, but, um, I, feel, like, the, last, time, we saw each other was on a dance floor at Rashidita Jones. >> The, last, time,, but, there, was, a, time, I think after too. >> What, was, that? >> Uhoh. >> It, was, on, a, street, and, you, were directing. >> What, was, that? >> And, it, was, on, a, culde-sac

And I was like, "What's going on down there? I think they're filming something." >> Oh,, yeah. >> Around, the, corner, from, Yep., And, And, I walked down the street and I was like "Who's directing?" And they said, "Amy Polar." And then I made my way

I made my way

It was very exciting

Do you remember that? >> I, do, remember, that., That, was, precoid. >> It, was, pre-COVID. >> Okay., Yeah. >> Yeah., And, then, everything, else, has, been a blur. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Cuz, I, cuz, I, was, trying >> that, breast, exam. >> Everything, else, has, been, felt, like, a mammogram. [Laughter] >> Everything, did, was, like, this, is, going, to really hurt

It's really weird

It's going to take a long time and every >> exposed, to, all, things. >> Totally., Totally., Um,, but, I, feel, like we've had a couple times

So, Rashita Jones often had a pajama jammy jam as she talked about in this podcast and she had a dance party and I feel like we've had a couple good times on the dance floor together dancing in pajamas. >> Do, you, you, like, to, dance? >> Here's, the, thing. >> I, do, like, to, dance., I, wish, I, were, a better dancer

I'm not a good I can hold a beat. >> Sure. >> But, I, I, would, love, to, be, able, to, do, and Rashidita does them very well

She can learn choreograph dances

And I I I wish I had that gift. >> Yeah., Her, and, her, sister, Kada, can, do like Kadata is a great dancer, too

Old >> routines, from, the, '9s. >> They, can, get, a, choreographer, in, front, of them and they're able to >> Yeah. >> to, dance, um, and, learn, that, choreography

I can't

No

I was having a conversation with Sheila E and she was like >> "Wait,, excuse, me." >> I, know. >> You, just, dropped, that. >> I, know., And, I, did., Did, you, see, how, I dropped it like suddenly? like I said nothing is I was like yeah so when Sheila and I were talking e you know um no I did we were I did a a one-on-one interview and so she was my subject and she's >> so, cool >> so, amazing, and, I, was, asking, her, did, she understand her impact on girls when she first came out cuz like the drums we hadn't seen a lot of women playing the drums necessarily but anyway she said um everything for her moves very separately M she can feel all the rhythms and every She feels every limb and every portion

So everything is separate for her. >> Ooh. >> Yeah. >> So, if, you, feel, like, you're, not, maybe, the strongest at choreography >> I'm, a, unit. >> What, part, feels, like, you're, like, that's a good skill? Like I can do that

Well can you memorize fast? Can do you have a good ear? Can you sing? >> I, think, I, can., But, I'm, gonna, tell, you, you know, cuz I used to tell me that I had a a terrible pitch

I disagree with that

Um and then I went on I think it was Cordon and I I was like I and I they started and then I joined in the harmony and boy was I off. >> So, I'm, not, a, harmonizer. >> Okay. >> I'm, a, soloist. >> Yeah., No, one, else, sing, when, Regina's singing. >> But, I, have, a, good, gift, for I can remember a face. >> Hey,, that's, good. >> Yeah., Not, a, name., Terrible, with, names. >> But, you'd, be, able, to. >> You, remember, me? >> I, want, to, talk, to, you, about, so, many things today, Regina, because the theme today for me with you is range. like you are you can do it all and to and how to approach you and your career and your work is really interesting because you can come in through a lot of different doors and it's it's well first of all let me just say that you have a great rep like everyone loves working with you. >> Oh, I, thought, you, were, talking, about, my agent

I was about to say he is a great >> I, was, like, I've, got, a, good, team, but, yes >> a, great, reputation., Does, it, matter, to you um like how you like when you go to work like what matters to you like how you show up and how other people show up. >> I, think, for, me, like, if, I, when, I, when, I'm working >> I, think, of, everybody, who, put, so, much work into it before I got there. writers, you know, people who write that's >> once, it's, written,, selling, it,, like sitting with studio notes

There's so much, you know, this, you've done it all directors that goes into it

So for me to come and be like anything less than like excited for what like they're bringing a vision together in addition to what I get to do and have fun then I think it's I won't take it if I don't think I could come and and bring something to the environment >> or, and, to, the, work., So, I, think, that that's important for me. >> Okay., What, kind, of, kid, were, you?, cuz, you grew up in DC >> and, you, know >> went, to, form, went, to, NYU, to, be, a journalist like very you were not a kid who were you around actors or anyone who was acting? >> No,, because, I, just, we, didn't, I, guess, we had I was like we didn't have any but >> yeah, I, don't, I, wasn't, exposed, to, it. >> You, weren't, you, weren't, studying, it, in school? >> No,, we, had, our, plays. >> Okay. >> I, went, to, Catholic, school, and, so, we, had the nuns >> who, I, loved., I, loved, my, nuns., I, loved >> What, do, you, love, about, nuns?, Because, my mom went to Catholic school and she was very afraid of her nuns. >> Oh,, I, think, I, had, some >> I, was, respectfully, afraid., I, mean,, I certainly had a reverence >> um, where, I, wouldn't, cross, a, line,, but, I wasn't afraid of being hurt

I was more afraid of them telling my mom and then getting in trouble

So, I didn't I didn't have that

They were I found my nuns to be very I mean they were I wouldn't say they were strict >> but, they, were, they, were, loving, I, would say I would yeah they were loving. >> And, then, is, it, true, that, you, thought about perhaps becoming a nurse? >> I, did., I, did, several, times, when, I, was, in high school and then again when I was older and I was too old. >> You, were, too, old, to >> 39., That, was, a, cut, off., I, was, 41., They were like, "It's not a backup plan miss

Get on out of here." >> But, it's, Oh,, for, that, particular, for that particular order. >> Okay,, got, it. >> Cuz, they're, different, orders., You, know, with some orders, it's a sleeping partner number thing. >> Yeah., Right. >> Four. >> I, don't, know, if, anybody >> Wait,, you, can, only, have, slept, with, four people. >> Yep., Amy,, can, you, make, it? >> You, don't, have, to, count, them,, you, know. >> Uh,, no,, I, can't

I don't want to brag, but Whoa, whoa, whoa

Hold on

So, there is a there's some orders where there's a number you can only have had a certain amount of partners. >> Some, are, could, be, a, certain, amount, of partners

Some might be how many attachments that you have

Some, you know, in the world it's hard and some is age. >> Yeah., Wow., But,, but, what, made, you, Regina, as a young person, what was attractive about that life for you? What did you think about? What was the fantasy of that life? >> I, thought, if, wow, if, if, you, you, know you'd spend your life in prayer prayer for others I would imagine because it's unless you were like healing cuz they don't you're not really attached to anything material

Right

So they're >> they, wouldn't, have, an, outward, striving >> Yeah. >> of, like, oh, right, the, the, the, thing, of like you know success whatever that is

And um no romantic heartbreak, right? >> You, don't, want, to, say, love, cuz, that, part is beautiful, but it's the other side when >> Yeah. >> whatever, whatever, trauma,, whatever reasons things don't make it. >> And, then, um, you, had, that, singular, focus

I'm sure that it's not that easy. >> I'm, just, saying, that, was, that, was, what, I romanticized it would be if I did it

And I thought that was >> like, lovely. >> And, and and, what, is, how, is, your, faith like now many years later, young Regina looking out at the world that way figuring that might be a way in which I can manage my own world? >> How, do, you, practice, your, version, of loving God now? What does it look like? >> I, mean,, I, think, I, really, believe, if, you believe in past lives, I believe I had a past life where I was that

I believe I've come from that

Mhm. >> So, I, believe, it, probably, exists, within me because it has existed >> you, know,, and, so, it, it >> feels, familiar. >> It, feels, familiar., And, so, there's, a certain piece in that familiarity. >> It, makes, sense, to, me, then, that, you're, you know, for a while thinking about going into journalism because it's this like qu it's like the idea of like unpacking big questions, finding out the truth, being curious, like all that stuff feels like it's connected

When did you decide, okay, I'm I'm happy that I have my journalism degree, but I want to be an actor

What when did that change happen? What? >> Well,, my, parents, were, like,, you're, not going to just My parents were divorced but they were just like, you're not going to be in New York partying cuz I had also I had left the nun life behind. >> You, were, like, >> I, was, in, New, York, and, I, was, partying, and I loved partying >> you, know,, and, good., I, had, great, friends and from college and like we finished. >> Yeah. >> And, then, it, was, like, what, am, I,, you know, but we were going out. >> We, were, probably, in, New York, at, the, same time, like in the '9s, right? >> New, York, in, the, '9s., It, was, great. >> It, was, great. >> It, was, great., And, so, we, used, to, go, out, a lot and then my mom was like, my dad was like, "What are you doing? You have to get a job or something." I either had to get a job or go back to school. >> Mhm., And, so, I, went, I, was, like, I'm choosing school because I could arrange my classes to still party but work I couldn't do it

I did work for six months. >> Ooh., What, was, your, job? >> I, was, working, at, a, director's, office, and their office was in their home and so they really had to carefully vet who worked there

So I was like an assistant

And >> was, that, like, your, first, job, in, near, the industry >> and, it, was, working, with, a, director? >> Yeah., He, was, a, commercial, director., He did TV commercials. >> And, um one day I fell asleep with my my my elbow on a button on the computer and it was blinking

It was just like all X's whatever was at the end and the screen was blinking and I woke up cuz I had been out too late

And um I was like I And then my roommate and I were like we are going to raise money and um I don't know

And I was like we have to quit our jobs

Our jobs are holding us back

Yeah. >> And, then >> and, then, I, had, to, borrow, money, and, my parents were like, "What are you going to do?" So I went I was like, "I'll go back to school." >> Okay., You, So, you, went, back, to, study journalism then

And >> I, went, back, to, study, journal, and, my, dad had a stroke and passed away very suddenly my first few months of school. >> First, few, months., And, so, you, didn't, you you stopped going to school after that? >> No,, I, finished, cuz, I, knew, he'd, want, me to

But I had a friend who said, "Do you want to make extra money doing commercials?" And she was like "I'll introduce you to my manager." I met her manager. that manager

I couldn't show up for auditions because I was like, I I'm doing my thesis

I can't show up to an audition. >> But, I, did., And, then, I, took, a, class, in acting

And I think it it was very healing >> for, me, after, my, dad, to, be, out, of, my, head a little bit and that's how and then I was like, "Oh, I love this." So then I finished NYU >> and, then, decided, to, go, to, Colombia's bartending school. >> Wow. >> Because, I, was, going, to, need, to, pay, for acting school. >> Yeah. >> And, then, I, went, to, acting, school., I remember my mom was like, "So, you just don't want a job, huh, baby?" >> And, I, could, have, been, a, professional student

I did love school

I I studied at uh at um at Bill Esper. >> I, could, see, you, also, being, a, great bartender. >> Oh, my, gosh., I, would, have, been,, but, I don't know how to make any drinks because you were supposed to spit those drinks out in class. >> I, was, really, tipsy, after, every, class. >> Yeah

But but so much of bartending is faking like faking the like you're just making the drink but it's about the chitchat. >> Yeah., And, I, do, like, people. >> Yeah. >> So, I, love, to, converse, and, meet., I, find people to be fascinating. >> Okay., So, back, to, commercials., You're auditioning for commercials

Any Did you get any commercials during that time? >> I, did. >> What, did, you, get? >> I, got, that, was, a, big, deal, to, get, a commercial in the '9s. >> It, was, national. >> [ __ ] >> McDonald's., What?, You, got, a, national McDonald's commercial? How much money did you make from that? >> Cuz, that, could, pay, that, could, change your life

A national commercial. >> A, Yeah,, it, was., Yeah,, I, my, line, I, had, to say and some McDonald's fries. >> You, were, ordering, them, or >> I, was, at, a, movie, theater, watching >> We, were, watching, a, movie, about McDonald's and then my >> watching, a, McDonald's, movie. >> No,, we, watching, a, movie, about, something and they were running maybe

I don't even remember

But he says I could go for a Big Mac

Yeah, I think the movie that you're watching and then I send in some McDonald's fries. >> And, what, do, you, remember, about, being, on the, set, of, did, you, like, you, know how sometimes you can remember the feeling when you're shooting something? What was it? Were you nervous? >> I, was, nervous., Yes,, I, was, nervous., I remember I was like, I don't know if I like my hair cuz they did these rods. >> But, now, I, look, back, and, I'm, like, that hair was just fine

Um >> I, thought, everyone, was, going, to recognize me

I thought that commercial was going to air

I was outside like this. >> You, were, like >> waiting >> waiting, for, people, to, be, like, the, fries

There she is. >> Did, you, just, do, a, McDonald's, commercial? Not one

Nobody. >> That's, a, big, get. >> It, was, a, big, get. >> That, is, a, big, get., And, it, ran, for, a while. >> It, did., It, ran, for, like, You, remember, how they had to pay for your cycles? I think I made like >> over, a, per, like, 30, 40,000, 30k. >> Yes., Back, then, you, could, make, he, could >> And, there, were, some, people, who, made, like Yeah

But I made like I think I made like 30. >> Yeah. >> And, if, you, could, get, a, commercial, and, it could run and and >> your, residuals, were, nice. >> Yes

It's been like really interesting to look at your range like we talked about

I mean you have done all different kinds of work

You've done you've been in big huge franchise. >> Can, I, interrupt? >> Yes. >> I, love, this, woman

No, I want to say that

You know what the re No, no, no

I have to say it because I I have to say how profoundly inspiring you are, right? Um >> that's, across, all, cultures,, races,, and genres

You know that too

Thank you for saying in terms of comedy

Yeah

Because it's like, you know, you say Amy Polar it doesn't matter, right? We all know who it is

Um, and so when I would watch you and Tina, I'd be like, "They're beautiful

They're funny." And so you, you know, you're always looking at people who you admire. >> And,, um, I think also how much fun they're having, >> right?, And, so,, um,, whether, it's conscious or subconscious, like and Maya Rudolph, um, who's also hilarious, but >> to, see, women, be, so, funny, and, so, like, um, beautiful and yet not vain >> because, you, can't, really, have, that, right when you're doing comedy

You got to be like, you can't be like >> um,, I, don't, know., Oh,, but, it, that, was profoundly like um impactful and inspirational with I don't even think without me without me knowing it at first and then it became like oh my goodness I love them. >> Well,, you, know,, thank, you, for, saying that

It it does mean a lot because I have followed your career and been and been so impressed by how genuinely and deeply funny you are

You are really funny and also you have played incredibly subtle, grounded, interesting characters, including the film that you're in, the new Paul Thomas Anderson film that you're in that we'll talk about

Like you are playing deep complex characters and also getting to swing the other way

That's very inspiring because it's very hard to not be uh just limited or like you know to come in through the comedy door and never leave that way

It's Have you found that to be like was that did that happen in the beginning like when you were doing more comedic stuff? Did you >> I, think, after, scary, movie, I, think, after and the interesting thing with scary movie is after scary movie then it was like oh she only does broad comedy

So then you have to say well can you get a um you know a grounded kind and a lot of them I just you know I mean a lot of stuff you don't get right isn't there like >> well, I'd, be, curious, because, I, was thinking like what is Regina when you were you know we all have this thing where we get scripts sent to us or parts sent to us and we scroll down to see what people are thinking about us and sometimes it's like okay >> I, got, my, first, part, job, I, got, was, a stripper and I just was like I'm going to get inundated

I haven't been asked again and I'm offended

I I'm serious

I literally was like, "Watch, I'm just I'm just I do remember I had an agent

I love her so much

Her name is Jamie." And she said, "We've gotten a foreign film for you." >> I, haven't, read, it, yet,, but, we, just, got the offer

This is after Scary Movie

And I was like "Oh gosh, I'm I'm international." >> And, um, this, is, before, emails., And remember when you had to pick your scripts up? Oh yeah

Physically go to someone's house. >> Yeah., So, I, physically, went, to, the, agency and it was in the bin because I wasn't at the point where they were messening them to me

So I got the script and I remember it um it was players which she was reading as playa the beach. >> No >> yes, play, hiatus

Playa hiatus

That's what she said to me on the phone

And I said it's it's it's player haters

I was like >> she, was, like, "So,, it, doesn't, take, place on a beach?" >> I, was, like,, "No,, and, it's, not, a, foreign film

There's nothing foreign about it." And so and so I didn't end up doing Playahatias. >> Playa playas. >> It's, a, foreign, film., She, was, so, excited, too

Um, Jamie, no. >> Do, you, feel, like, you, were, getting, after Scary Movie? Were you getting a lot of the same stuff offered to you? >> Probably, like, more, broad, like, Yeah

Yeah. >> Yeah., Like like, I, was, I, I, was, laughing cuz I was like I bet Regina and I would be in a movie where we'd be playing like stereotypical versions like because I still to you know to this day someone's like we thought of you

We think it's great

And I'm like okay. and I read the part and I'm like just >> I, know >> one, of, those, characters, that, is, just like usually very like let me speak to the manager very nuts and very like >> get, her, out, of, here. >> I, know. >> Yeah. >> And, and, I, feel, like, we, would, probably, be cast in a movie where we would be >> I'd, be, the, one, that, you, wanted, to, speak to the manager over

I'd be like, they'd always have it like there's some hood chick and she's always like and I'd be like >> and, I, would, be, like >> totally >> cuz, you, just, can't, do, that, all, this

You're like what else? >> So, versions, of, that. >> Well,, that, that's, leads, me, to, my question

So we always we do this thing on the show where we talk behind well behind someone's back

We kind of try to find out more about them through people that know them

And so we talked to Andrew Ranels today. >> My, baby, daddy. >> I, heard, you, have, twins, together., and Don

We hatch We don't know where where are our kids

Don and Don

I love Andrew

I love Andrew. >> I, know., He's, so, What, do, you, love, about him? >> Oh,, he's, just, He, makes, me, smile., He makes me laugh

He's funny

So talented

Yeah. >> But, he's, just, such, a, nice, human, being

Like I love Andrew

Like I knew he was my baby daddy from the first moment I saw him. >> Yeah., I, know., Well,, I, can, tell, you, have a special connection with him. >> I, love, Andrew., Like, one, day, we, did, a scene and I said decade instead of decade and it was late and then every time we had to do it over and it would come to the word we couldn't say

You know how that happens? You get the giggles and we couldn't stop. >> I, have, a, I, have, I, have, a, clip, of, that God and I was like >> I, was, it, would, just, we, couldn't, stop, and he was like don't don't look at me and we couldn't do it

We couldn't do it

We had to break

He loves you and he loves working with you

Loved working with you and you guys work together in Black Monday and and and he talked about like one, of the, questions, is, kind, of, like what we talk about we're talking about now because like whether it's you know girls trip or love and basketball or one battle um after another your new film

You've done big budget, you've done small independence like um support the girls, you've done scary movie, you've done big and small like uh dramatic and comedic

And he was just saying like I I want to ask Regina, does she feel like she's the architect of this or does it feel like part of a kind of a bigger flow? like like are you feeling like you're adjusting the dials on those all the time or are you just kind of seeing what's coming up next? >> I, mean, at, a, certain, point, you, have, more options, right, as your career

I mean I think it was I mean I would love to say I was an architect

I think it was probably accidental because in the beginning you would just you kind of said yes. >> Yeah,, totally. >> I, got, a, job., Ply, height, when, does, it when does it start? Well, this if that would have been my first offer, I would have been there

So, it's kind of been like >> I, know, it, is, kind, of, funny, in, retrospect when people say like >> you, know, what, what, made, you, make, that choice and it's like they just they just made ass. >> I, know, and, it, and, it, went, well, >> but, that's, kind, of, how, it, was., I, mean, Scary Movie was a little I think Best Man in the Love

Scary Movie was different because I was a huge fan of The Weigh-ins and I I mean, I would really wanted to work with Keenan, but >> and, then, that, just, ended, up, having, But it's it's I will say for the beginning it was kind of an accident

It everything was an accident >> when, that, movie, comes, out, and, it's, a huge hit

You've been in a couple films that are just like giant hits right away

Scary Movie, Girl Strip, like where you're just on this train

Mhm. >> What, is, that, like, to, just, have,, you know, do something and then suddenly it's like, oh, we've got a franchise >> you, know?, No,, I, don't, know., I, I'll, ask you this

Nothing necessarily feels like that in real time. >> Yeah,, that's, right., It's, kind, of, like what is what's discussed later. >> Yeah,, it's, later., I, think, in, real, time it came out, it did well

And I was like, you know, that's great

But I did die in the first one >> and, I, was, and, we, you, know, and, I, and, and I didn't expect to come back for the second one

It was like I didn't have a deal

I didn't >> Remind, me, how, they, got, you, back, after you died. >> It, was, a, near-death, experience. >> Right. >> They, described, it, as, a, near-death experience

And then I became psychic but I really wasn't psychic at all

Jesus, Brenda just swore she was psychic

Um um but um I think yeah that was like it's kind of like I you know you don't know who knew. >> Yeah. >> I, mean, and, that, was, kind, of >> Did, you, feel, that, way, about, Girls, Trip too which I mean I can remember when that came out Tracy Oliver who I got the pleasure to work with on we produced a show together called Harlem

Um >> Oh, yes >> for, a, couple, years, on, Amazon., And Tracy's Megan >> Yes., Megan, and, Tracy's, so, talented, and >> um, I, just, remember, that, feeling, very exciting when that was a big >> big, hit., What, was, that, experience, like? >> That, was, great., You, know,, I, will, say this

This is going to sound crazy to many people, but my dog got really sick right before and my dog passed away like 4 days after Girl Script came out and he had been really sick and I loved my dog Zeus

So, it was a bit of a blur

I was very sad

I was very sad cuz I had lost um I had lost my little little fat little baby, you know, he was a little bulldog

And so I was very happy it did well. >> Yeah. >> I, remember, because, at, first, I, was, like I think I was not I think the girls were a lot more um optimistic

I was like should we be coming out in the summer? That was my thought

I was like against I mean, he's not like he's very talented, but Chris Nolan um and Dunkkirk, I was like, we're coming out the same day. >> But, sometimes, that, counterprogramming can really work. >> They, they, sometimes, and, at, that, and, I guess at that time it did, I guess because I was I'm, you know, I'm a I'm a Nolan fan, so I was not um So, yeah, it was it was it was it was great. >> But, sometimes, you've, had, a, day, and you're just like, I can't go see Dunkirk tonight. >> You're, like,, I, can't, do, it., I, I, had, my my day was Dunkerkian. >> Yes., Right. >> And, I, need, a, laugh. >> Yeah., I, don't, need, Dunkirk, again. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah., Because, I, I, remember, Tina, and, I did a movie called Sisters and it came out against Star Wars. >> Oh. >> And, so, it, was, like, hm >> I, have, a, film, I'm, coming, out, in, um, an animated film. >> Oo. >> Spongebob. >> Yes. >> And, that's, coming, out, the, same, day, as Avatar

So I was like that that that that's >> But, I, like, that, programming., I, like, that because >> Tell, me, how, I, don't, understand, that

Tell me

Tell me. >> I, like, it. >> You, like, an, Avatar? >> I, like, an, Avatar, Spongebob, um, uh, choice because >> cuz, I, feel, like, I, would, take, my, kids, to see Avatar as well >> dude., How, much, Avatar, are, we, going, to get? >> But, the, thing, is, this, is, the, last Avatar

So yeah, you got to go see it

But he hasn't filmed anymore and it takes like >> I, mean, is, it, the, last, Avatar? >> Yeah. >> I, mean, how, many, times, we, get, fooled, by that? >> Right., That's, true., The, last >> I, feel, safer, now. >> And, I, don't, know., And, that, one, I, just It's going to take so long

That's the other thing cuz movies are so long. >> Well,, Spongebob, is, only, It's, short., I mean 96 minutes you're in and out. >> It's, hilarious., In, and, out., But, I, mean when you see I just like the other thing is like what do you I could only go to that movie at starting at 4:00 and there's, no, way, I'm, going to, go, to, an 8:00 movie of Avatar. >> But, of, Spongebob., Aren't, they, sleep, by then too? the kids, you got to get them in and out of there by 12. 1 2 >> Spongebob, you, got, to, do, like, a, 600, p.m. probably 6 p.m

But I think you're going to get a lot of adult. >> That's, a, good, idea, cuz >> that's >> going, to, Spongebob. >> But, don't, you, think, those, adults, would see Avatar 2? I'm just >> not, this, adult. >> Not, that., So, we, got, we, got, one everybody. >> I'm, going, to, say, it, right, now, and, I'm sorry if I'm going to like cause problems

I'm not going to see the new Avatar. >> I'm, not, I, don't, I'm, not, going, to, see, it

Well, we're not on IMAX anyway

So, the Avatar took the IMAX

So, we're going to be on >> I, also, I, don't, like, IMAX. >> Yeah,, those, big, theaters. >> It's, so, intense., It's, too, loud. >> Well,, we're, coming, out, one, battle, after another is coming on on IMAX. >> Okay., Except, for, that, [Laughter] >> right?, Yeah,, that, one. >> Okay., But, so, before, I, get, to, that, movie because it looks so great and I mean Paul Thomas Anderson is just such an incredible director and your cast is incredible

Um but I want to talk about award shows because you and I are we've both hosted stuff. >> You, I, love, Yes., I, love >> I, love, when, you, host., You, are, so, good, at it. >> Well, I, mean >> what, do, you, what, do, you, like, about doing? >> It's, I, mean, I, don't, know, that, I, do. >> I, know, what, you, mean., Yes., It's, hard. >> I, know, what, I, mean., It's, hard, and, it's, a little bit of like diminishing returns

Like the more you do it, like when you when you pull it off the first time you're like and they like come back and do it again

It's like I don't know if I should. >> You, all, have, managed, to, do, repeat performance and honestly be amazing each time. >> Thank, you., Right, back, at, you., And, I, feel like you have something that hosts need that you just kind of can't teach, which is you have to be a little a little ambivalent, a little relaxed

You can't care too much about it. >> No., Because, people, can, feel, that. >> I, know., They, can, feel, it, in, the, room. >> They, can, feel, it, in, the, room. >> So,, what, do, you, do, to, kind, of, keep, that vibe going or you or like fake that vibe when you're out there doing it? >> I, do., I, mean,, I, don't, know., Let, me, ask you if you feel this

You know, you're nervous, but once the curtain goes up you're like, "Well, here it is." >> Yes. >> There's, nothing, you, can, do. >> I, mean,, it's, at, that, point,, it's, just, you know >> it's, like, that, breast, exam., It's, on., The shirt is off. >> We, got, to, do, it. >> The, machine, is, open. >> We, got, to, slap, them, on, in, there., I, think it just kind of I mean, you got to feel that what you've got is enough

I think I think that's what it is

You've got to just feel like well >> what, I, have, is, enough., cuz, I, always, feel like the minute you feel like you panic >> Yes

That's when it's going to be >> and, you, are, the, ho, like, a, host, whether it be you're having a dinner party whether you're having a wedding whether you're hosting the BT awards whatever is the thing >> if, you're, having, fun >> right, I, agree >> and, you, set, the, tone, people, relax, but, if to your point if you and I mean you were hosting the Academy Awards during a very hectic um year the year of the slap very stressful you and Amy and Wanda and you guys >> had, to, handle, like, this, crazy, live thing. >> Are, you, the, kind, of, performer, when something like that happens where you like how do you >> how, do, you, adjust?, Do, you, just >> like, try, to, stay, in, your, body?, Do, you disassociate? Do you what do you do? How do you adjust when those kind of things happen? >> Well,, I, had, I, mean, I, I, mean, it, was wonderful to have them, you know, and not be doing that alone >> and, they, were, great

Um, I think you just are like, let we just you know, the show must go on

I think there's just something about the show must go on mentality that you just are like, it is we, here we go. >> Yeah. >> And, because, you're, at, that, point,, you are thinking of your audience

You want your audience to um >> continue, to, enjoy, the, show, and, you, don't and that's the thing about a live show you know, anything anything can happen um anyway when you're doing anything live

So, I think you're have to just always be prepared for that and whatever that ends up being, you just ride it out. >> Yeah., I, mean,, it, it, it's, a, skill., It's, a skill to be able to to do that and to not let things kind of throw you

And you're so good at pivoting in real time like whether you're accepting for Kevin Cosner in real time which was amazing like a beautiful poem >> and, an, incredible >> that, is, my, fault, because, they, said Regina you should read this backstage and, I, was, like, no no, no no, I, got, it, I was, like, no no, no no, I, got, it, and, I didn't realize what they had written and I think it was that discovery in real time >> it, was, very, human, and, very, light, lovely like because you were real

You were accepting for Kevin Coer who wasn't there at the time cuz he was dealing with weather in Santa Barbara which was real um destructive weather that people were you know and you were of course >> doing, what, anyone, would, do, which, is, like >> doing, like, this, fun, gracious, kind, of light tease to the person who won until you realized mid-sentence that you're like I see this is more serious and it was it was a beautiful pivot

Do you remember? I forget what award show it was

Maybe it was the Emmys and Jimmy Fallon's um prompter went out

Do you remember that? >> No. >> Yes., And, I, mean, he, was, he, h, he, he handled it so well

He just was like "Hey, I can't read the prompter." And he just kind of riff for a second

And I thought "Oh >> oh,, I, do, remember, that." >> He, just, kind, of, made, a, thing, about, it

And I remember like for hours after just kind of lying in my room thinking that is a living stress dream >> that, you, would, just, walk, out, to, all these people and just the prompter >> and, the, prompter., I, know., And, even, for two seconds cuz it's like the beginning

It's right when you need it's right when you are like I need to engage them

I'm letting them know what this night is going to be like

And then you don't have a prompter. >> Back, to, dentistry. >> Mhm., Have, you, ever, had, dreams, that, your teeth fall out? >> No., Have, you? >> You, have?, It's, a, very, typical, stress dream. >> Really? >> That, your, that, like, you, go, to, talk, and your teeth fall out. >> Oh, my, god., That, I'm, stressed, thinking about it. >> I, know., I'm, sorry, to, bring, it, up., Um, do you have what what would be a typical stress dream for you? >> I, probably, am, not, sleeping, if, I'm, that stressed

I think that's what happens. >> Do, you, are, you, a, good, sleeper?, I, love, to talk about sleep

I love sleep. >> Here's, the, thing., I, love, sleep., I, want more of it. >> Okay., Well,, let's, talk, about, how, to, get you there. >> Okay. >> What's, your, bedtime? >> Well,, there's, the, answer. >> Too, late >> there., It's, too, late., There's, a, lot, to do sometimes when I get home. >> Okay. >> Or, it's, that, last, dine, episode, that, I've never seen and I want to get that last one in. >> You, cannot, watch, a, date, line, to, feel good late at night. >> What, happens? >> Well,, it's, just, bad, for, dreams. >> Oh,, I, have, great, dreams. >> Okay., A, lot, of, times, it's, spouses., Have you seen that? Have you noticed that? >> That, is, true., And, I, was, talking, about this with Zara Gar a couple weeks ago on this podcast

Um that women who are is great

That women who are married are much more likely to die earlier and Yes. to get married. >> Oh,, you, mean, from, stress?, Oh,, yes., I Yes

Yes

Yes. >> But, but, it, shortens, your, life, if, you're married

You know that. >> Yeah., Yep., Sucks, it, right, out. sucks it right out cuz you're caretaking and you're thinking of and a lot of times women >> um, they're, they're, nurturing, so, they're giving so much but the men they they fare better >> they, do, a, man, lives >> long, I, don't, even, know, why, y'all, don't want to get married >> y'all, should, be, begging, to, run, down, an altar like literally >> yeah, right, men, should, know, that, it's going to add they should do like a you should do like a very like um like you know there's all these these like podcasts and books and classes of like maximizing your potential

They should just do it about getting married. >> They, should, just, say, you, get, married, you live five more years. >> 86%, of, the, most, successful, men, are married

I'm just saying that's got I mean that's got to you know they need that grounding

They need that home base. >> And, women, don't., No. >> No. >> Because, they, find, it, in, friendships. >> Yeah. >> You, know, what, I, was, saying?, And, tell, me this. >> Anyone, else, in, here? >> Have, you, noticed, that, men >> Oh,, there, was, a, study., If, you, ask, men who their best friend is, most of them say their wives, right? >> And, if, you, ask, a, woman,, she's, really, got her friends

She like Lisa, you know Amy, like they really they have they have it

And for men, it'll be their wives. >> Yeah., Um,, I, do, feel, like, women, have,, you know, tribes and >> we're, in, our, 50s,, right?, So,, we're, kind of in the middle. >> 30s. >> Were, we, in, our, 30s?, Wait,, let, me, check. >> Yeah. >> Yeah,, we, are. >> 39. >> 39. >> And, we, are, in, the, watery, middle. >> We're, in, the, watery, middle

Mhm. >> Water, is, so, important. >> Resource. >> Water, is, a, sponsor. >> It, is. >> Water., Please. >> Yeah. >> Water., It >> don't, go. >> Don't, go., Water., Don't, go., Do, you, worry about um like are you a >> totally, into, climate, change?, Yes. >> Yes., And, do, you, are, you, like, a, prepper? Are are you do you think about >> totally, aware, and, I'm, like, [ __ ], it, at the same time >> cuz, I'm, like, what, can, I, do?, I, can't, I can't live in the stress of it

But am aware enough to be like if there is something I that can be done I will do it. >> If, there, was, a, zombie, apocalypse. >> Oh, my, gosh., I, don't, I, can't, live, in buildings and just just take me out

I'm going to go at some point anyway. >> I, feel, this, exactly, the, same., I, would just be like let me be the first to go. >> Just, Yeah., Like, don't, bite, me, cuz, I don't want to be alive and dead

But just just somebody just run me on over

However, whatever is the quickest way but I don't want to just survive

I haven't slept

Amy, get up

I hear something

You've got a gun

We've got one candy bar between us that's got to last for like 10 days. >> No., We, should, do, a, zombie, movie, where the two of us immediately get killed

We're trying to get killed the whole movie

No one will kill us

Can't even get bitten by a zombie. >> We, can't., Yeah, >> that, is, a, good, idea., I, know, because, I feel But there But what are you like in a crisis? Cuz I I'm projecting on you

I feel like you'd be very levelheaded. >> I, think, I'm, pretty, calm, in, a, crisis., At least most crisis, but I have a meophobia

So, it depends on >> Oh, >> that, crisis, I'm, not, great, in. >> Let's, talk, about, that. >> I, know., I, love, a, phobia. >> Do, you, have, any? >> I, don't, think, so., I, don't, have, a, real phobia

I I think I have like intrusive thoughts that maybe is phobia adjacent like fear of uh stuff, but I don't have an actual >> fear, of, clowns., I, don't, love, clowns. >> You, don't, I, don't, mind, clowns. >> I, don't, I, don't, love, them., I, I, I, don't, I definitely don't want to be around a clown, but I wouldn't I wouldn't scream in my way

They're just they see it's a lot

It's a lot. >> Um, I, don't, like, any, people, that, are, like performing clown stuff. >> Clown, stuff. >> But, I, respect, them, and, I, would, scream, if I saw one. >> Right. >> But, a, metaphobia, is >> well, a, I, have, two, phobias., I, have amophobia. >> Aophob, phobia. >> Yeah. >> And, then, claustrophobia., Aophobia, is, a fear of like >> throwing, up. >> Yeah. >> Someone, throwing, up., Are, you, throwing up? I have some friends who have that

We won't talk about it anymore because it makes people stressed

Yes

For people listening, we won't talk about it. >> But, it's, real. >> It's, real., And, so, is, claustrophobia. >> Okay., And, so, claustrophobia, >> how, does, that, manifest, in, your, everyday? >> My, You, know what?, I, only, am claustrophobic if I'm like, I can't get out

So like I can do a small space if I can get out of it

What if it's a small space and I'm like like an MRI? >> I, got, to, know, I, can, scoot, out. >> But, you, can't, in, an, MRI., Exactly., That's why I can't do those. >> So,, do, you, take, a, do, you, take, a, a, night night pill when you do? >> No,, I, do, the, open, MRI. >> There's, an, open, one. >> Yeah,, there's, which, is, wider., Which, is wider

Where you can scoot out. >> You, can, scoot, out, and, I, don't, let, them leave me alone. >> Yes. >> They, have, to, sit, there, with, me, and, then I have to talk to them. >> Mhm. >> They, have, to, talk, to, me. >> And, are, you, feeling, do, you, know, do, you do you have a sense of where your claustrophobia came from? I remember it starting when I got a um a face m what do you call those? Um >> facial. >> Not, a, facial. >> Oh,, I, know, exactly, what, you're, talking about

So, actors often have to get >> Yes. >> like, a, plaster, cast and it is terrifying. >> And, that's, when, I, I, didn't, have, it before that I remember

But I remember when they were both on me plastering me. >> Yeah. >> Plastering, my, face. >> I, know., Neither, sound, weird. >> It's, like, I, keep, trying, to, make, it, sound better. >> It's, a, very, weird, thing, that, people don't know, which is a lot of actors have to get, especially if you're doing any prosthetics. >> Yes. >> And, I'm, sure, makeup, artists, have, made, it better and better and easier and easier but back when we were doing it, it was like stick two straws in your nose. >> Yeah., And, they, do, your, mouth, and, then they're patting you and you your ears are covered and then they're trying to go fast and then it has to harden. >> That's, right. >> And, then, once, it, hardens,, they, can remove it

And the thing wasn't that

I just was like, "What if a fire comes? They forget about me and run out." >> Wait,, like, >> wait,, this, is, a, really, interesting, thing your brain is doing. >> So,, my, brain, creates, scenarios. >> It, wouldn't, be, the, fire, that, would, be the problem

It would be that you've left, you've been left alone. >> I've, been, left, and, I, can't, get, and, I can't get the thing out off, right? That's a good anxiety

That's what happens to me. >> Okay., So,, I, do, want, to, talk, about, one battle after another because I mean, you worked with a lot of great directors

Paul Thomas Anderson is >> Yeah., Amazing. >> His, films, are, really, amazing. >> He, was, one, of, my, Yeah., He's, like, he's, my favorite. >> What, was, it, like, to, shoot, it?, It, was shot in all in LA. >> All, in, LA., All, different, parts, of California

Not LA

California

It was great

You know, it's wonderful to I mean the cast is amazing. >> And, how, did, you, like, working, with Leonardo DiCaprio? Leo. >> Um, well,, he's, um, you, know,, the, thing with Leo is he's he's not very experienced

He's green

And so you've when you're working like, "Oh, no sweetie

That's crafty

That's crafty

That's not set." >> Exactly., You, went, the, wrong, way. >> No., Yeah., I, had, to, do, a, lot, of, that., No, that's the lens. >> Don't, look, into, it. >> Cuz, he, was, doing, a, lot, of, that. >> Once, we, got, past, that, though,, he, was, he was he was great

He was great

He's great. >> Yeah., No,, it, was, sad,, but, it, was, also sweet

It's endearing. >> Tender. >> Yeah., Yeah., And, he, he's, got, a, lot, riding on this cuz he's never had a big movie. >> No., Yeah., Yeah. >> Oh,, he, sounds, sweet. >> He, is. >> And, then, you're, making, another, scary movie. >> Making, another, scary >> which, is, like, perfect, example, of, your career

You have this like >> you, know,, kind, of, prestigious,, very, like intense, and then you're going to go do that dumb fun >> cuz, I, imagine, it's, real, big, dumb, fun. >> Oh, my, gosh., Yes. >> Yes,, it, is., And, like,, you, know,, I, think for us it's like, well, let's see how far we can push humor in 2025. >> You, know,, that's, a, that's, a, big, thing

But you know that the great thing is you get at everybody. >> Yeah. >> That's, what, comedy >> that's, where, it, lives,, right?, Getting, at everybody. >> I, think, so., I, mean, like, what, I, asked this of all my guests, but what do you want? >> Why, do, I, have, an, urge, to, do, this? >> What, is, it, called?, It's, called, um, what's the word when you misophonia

So I don't think it's a phobia

I think it's a phonia. >> I, don't, know, what's, the, difference., But yeah

Wow

Misophonia is when you can >> Can, you, look, up, the, difference, between phobia and phonia? Maybe >> I, can, I, have, a, laptop, here and um >> and, she, is, part, of, that, generation, like myself of pre-technology. >> That's, right., Where, type, things, in, we would be going to the microfish. >> Remember, micro >> remember, microfish? >> Okay., misophonia is a condition where specific sounds a condition >> so, it's, a, okay >> where, specific, sounds, trigger, intense negative emotional reactions such as anger annoyance or anxiety >> I, don't know, if, it, it's, intense, but, for example if I'm listening to a podcast >> and, um, someone, needs, to, take, a, drink, of water and they're really dry mouth you can hear it >> not, only, can, I, hear, it, but, I, I, really can't listen to the person >> so, you, have, also, you, must, have, an incredible ear >> I, do, have, a, I, have, a, good, ear, and, I, can hear things pretty well. >> Now,, look, up, phobia, and, just, see, what that definition is. >> Phobia., Let's, see, what, the, Latin, word, of phobia is. >> Phobia, meaning >> if, I, was, like, phobia >> in, a, extreme, or, irrational, fear, or aversion to something. >> So,, it's, fear, and, and, the, other, one, is anger and disgust. >> Yeah. >> Sounds >> but, just, about, cuz, like, phonograph, and phonia. >> That, makes, sense

Um, but you want to know um what causes phobia? >> What? >> It's, genetic, predisposition, environmental factors, and traumatic experiences

So, there you go. >> That, experience, of, that, thing, of, that face thing

I also was like, they could be doing anything

I can't see >> right? >> I, just, heard, fingers, and, then, like,, you know, I could have been ass up in like 30 seconds

Not that I Not that I thought that

I didn't think that

Yeah >> but, if, I, think, about, it, now, >> anything, could, have, happened., They, were very nice, both of them. >> Treatment, is, CBT,, exposure, therapy, >> exposure, >> medication. >> Well,, how, are, you, going, to,, you, know,, so I just have to get in small spaces claustrophobia, and then just be forced to send sitting there, huh? >> So,, you, don't, like, to, get, smooshed?, I love getting smushed. >> I, don't, mind, getting, I, don't, mind getting smooshed

I just need to know I can get out

If you put me in a small closet and I know it can't get locked then I can get in there. >> Yeah, >> I, can, get, in, an, elevator, just, fine

Unless the elevator gets stuck. >> Oh,, has, that, happened?, And >> one, day, I, was, panicking., I, just, hadn't hit the open button because you know when you know that >> if, the, door, if, the, doors, don't, open, it's very stressful

Yeah. >> Yeah. >> And, I, was, like, you, know, cuz, it, was, it's the can't get out part

It's not the actual cuz I can do Can you do roller coaster rides where you get strapped in? >> Okay., I, can, do, them., I, don't, feel, a phobia from them but I hate being shook that much >> like, the, shaky, like, I, don't, do, roller coasters

I feel it's too much. >> Where, is, it, shaky, for, you? >> Just, the, I, don't, I, don't, like, a, roller coaster to me is like I I get nauseous

I feel like all like dizzy

I It's not worth it for me

The feeling of I love them. >> I, You, love, them. >> I, get, on, them, and, like, and, I, want, to, get off and when it's going chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick, chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick, chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick chick, I'm, like, I want to get off

I want to get off

As soon as the first drop happens and I make it, I'm like woo

Now I can't enjoy it because I worry about someone throwing up on it right? But if roller coasters are like a way to shake it up, what is, and I ask my guests this, what is something that you're listening to, watching, where do you go to laugh? Because I know you love to laugh

You have a great sense of humor

You're deeply funny

Who makes you laugh? >> I, have, comfort, watches., I've, seen Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally 5,000 times. >> Yeah. >> And, Heartburn., I, kind, of, like, Nor., Isn't it? >> Heartburn, is, not, talked, about, enough

What is >> Merryill, in, that, movie, and, the, God >> and, Jack?, They're, so, good, together. >> And, you, know,, Jack,, stop., You, wanted, it to work. >> What, about, when, she, would, had, when, she had that pregnant belly and then that little baby and she had to sing and she had to leave

That movie I I think that movie is not >> I, don't, know, if, it's, underrated,, but, I say it's underrated because I think you're right

It is so good

Check out Heartburn everybody. >> Check, out, Heartburn. >> It's, so, good., So,, and, it's, so, honest, >> you, know,, when, she, came, back,, even, you know what I loved the um the delivery scene when he was talking to her and he cried and you were like, "It's going to be different." And they had the baby

He was right back out there. >> She, was, right, back, out, there, in, 10 minutes just doing him

He couldn't even So, she couldn't she couldn't >> she, couldn't, do, it, anymore. >> No,, people, are, complicated. >> People, are, complicated., And, it's, not good or bad, but it it is it is can I stand it? >> And, there, was, a, little, bit, of, her, that was too compromised in that film >> in, that, story, or, Efron's, story., And, I love I love heartburn

Even before the even in the beginning when it was like should we get married? Remember behind when she had the cold? >> Yes., So, good., So, human. >> So, human., Yeah. >> She's, funny,, too. >> Oh,, Merryill's, so, funny. >> I, mean,, Merryill's, everything. >> Merryill. >> Merryill., I, mean, there's, some, words Merryill >> Merryill, rub, on, us >> rub, up, on, us. >> Yes, just, just, rub, on, us., I, mean, love Merryill

That that was a great one though. >> Well, I, have, to, say, Regina, it's, been, so great talking to you and I have to say that the Catholic Church loss has been our gain

I really appreciate you doing this

Thank you so much for coming

It's so great to talk to you. >> And, I'll, see, you, on, another, dance, floor hopefully soon. >> Yeah., Yeah., Absolutely. >> Okay., Okay. >> Thanks, honey. >> Thank, you, so, much, Regina, Hall., You, are awesome and it was so great to talk to you and so fun

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