In a recent episode of the talk show Alan Carr: Chatty Man, the hilarious Tina Fey made a guest appearance and had a lively chat with the host. The conversation took an interesting turn when they discussed the British tradition of MAD FRIDAY, which Tina had never heard of before.
Alan Carr explained that MAD FRIDAY is celebrated in Britain as the last working day before Christmas. It is a day when everyone goes out and gets completely hammered, enjoying the festive spirit with a few drinks too many. Tina was intrigued by this concept and jokingly expressed her desire to have a tequila shot, as she is not a fan of hard liquor.
As Alan painted a humorous picture of people wandering the streets dressed as animals and trying to have sex with each other, Tina couldn’t help but laugh at the stark contrast to the office parties she was familiar with in the US. She admitted that while office parties can be messy, they don’t usually involve reindeer chasing after you.
As the conversation shifted gears, Alan Carr took a moment to appreciate Tina Fey‘s impressive career, mentioning her notable roles in shows like Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock, and the Muppets Most Wanted. He also highlighted her involvement in creating the popular sitcom, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and even uncovered her hidden connection to the SpongeBob SquarePants franchise.
The conversation then flowed into the topic of award season, with Tina jokingly asking Alan if there was any buzz about her potentially winning a Golden Globe. Alan playfully mentioned that there were rumors of her competing against Kate Blanchet for her role in Carol, which had lesbian undertones. Tina couldn’t help but express her gratitude for the support and the humorous angle Alan brought to the conversation.
They delved deeper into Tina Fey‘s career, focusing on her experience as a writer on Saturday Night Live. Tina revealed that 30 Rock had elements inspired by her real-life experiences as a writer, where actors often overshadowed the writers. The show gradually became more insane, but Tina fondly recalled her time there and the talented women she worked alongside.
Speaking of talented women, Alan Carr mentioned his show, The Friday Night Project, sometimes being compared to the American version, with Tina noting the presence of great guests like Kanye and Mariah Carey. They shared a laugh about Kanye West’s rare moment of smiling, almost breaking the internet.
The conversation then headed towards the unpredictability of meeting celebrities. Both Tina and Alan agreed that sometimes they ended up liking the guests they weren’t initially excited about, while others they had high expectations for fell short. Alan playfully asked Tina to name names, but she refrained from doing so, admitting that one of her disappointments might be a friend of his, none other than Steven Seagal.
Alan then praised Tina’s achievement as the first-ever female head writer on Saturday Night Live, asking about the challenges she faced in a male-dominated industry. Tina jokingly responded that comedy writers, despite the stories you hear, are physically weak and easy to overpower. She reminisced about her time working with funny, talented women like Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, and Kristen Wiig.
The conversation took a comical turn again as they discussed Tina Fey‘s upcoming movie, Sisters, in which she stars alongside Amy Poehler. Tina described the plot as two grown women returning to their childhood home to throw one last massive high school-style party. The film promises to be a hilarious take on the typical party movie, with a twist of middle-aged antics.
Alan couldn’t resist bringing up a memorable scene from Sisters, involving a ballerina box getting wedged in an unfortunate place. Tina jokingly clarified that it was not a method acting moment for her co-star and expressed relief that she wasn’t the one involved in that scene. The comedic timing and chemistry between Tina and Amy are sure to make Sisters a hit.
As the conversation wrapped up, Alan wished Tina Fey good luck with the release of Sisters, applauding her for her outstanding talent and contributions to the entertainment industry. Tina graciously accepted the appreciation and thanked the audience for their support.
Tune in to Alan Carr: Chatty Man for more entertaining conversations with your favorite celebrities, and don’t forget to catch Tina Fey in Sisters, providing a fun-filled escape that will have you laughing from start to finish.
