When Julie Bowen stepped onto the set of The Ellen Degeneres Show in 2004, she couldn’t help but express her nerves. As she sat down for a chat with Ellen, she admitted, “I’m so nervous, why are you? Why are you?” Ellen, always quick with a witty response, replied, “Because people actually watch this show!”
It’s clear that Julie was in awe of the talk show’s popularity, as she continued, “You know, right? I mean, you might not know this, but people watch your show. They really do. They love your show.” Ellen graciously accepted the compliment, acknowledging, “Well, that’s good to hear.”
Dressed in a pair of “real girl shoes,” a departure from her usual style, Julie couldn’t help but mention her regret, saying, “I wore real girl shoes, which I don’t do a lot of. And I’m back there going, ‘Oh my God, I shouldn’t have worn real girl shoes. I should have worn something sensible.'”
As the conversation took a lighthearted turn, Ellen and Julie exchanged banter about the temperature in the studio. Julie joked, “You must be freezing, I’ll tell you that,” to which Ellen replied, “You know, you do. It’s kind of like a meat locker in here.” They both chuckled, sharing the experience of feeling cold yet sweaty at the same time, a strange phenomenon indeed.
Switching gears, Julie confessed her cluelessness about football, much to Ellen’s amusement. “I can’t understand what’s going on,” Julie admitted. “First of all, they shape the ball like a weapon. They take a regular ball, which, by the way, is hard enough for me to deal with, just things flying at you, and then they put pointy ends on it. Well, yeah, that’s mean.”
Amidst their laughter, Julie revealed her lack of coordination skills. She explained, “I was a runner on the boys’ cross country team. They didn’t have a girls’ team. I could run in a straight line, and I was very good at that. But whenever you introduced balls or flying objects, that’s where I had to hang up my cleats.”
Julie’s humor shone through as she recounted her unique experiences, including her adventurous spirit to jump out of an airplane. She remarked, “It involves zero coordination, so it’s the perfect sport for me.” Describing the exhilaration of skydiving, she painted a vivid picture of her nerves kicking in as she hurtled towards Earth.
The conversation took an unexpected turn, as Julie reminisced about her time living in Italy. She shared her experience of attending an Italian university in beautiful Florence, where she was treated like royalty. Ellen, showing genuine interest, expressed her desire to visit Italy someday.
Adding a touch of humor, Julie taught Ellen a simple Italian phrase that she could use when she finally made the trip. “I love that with some Parmesan cheese,” Julie suggested, leaving Ellen excited and ready to explore the Italian cuisine.
Throughout the interview, Julie’s sense of humor and charm were on full display, captivating both Ellen and the audience. Her ability to laugh at herself and share entertaining anecdotes made for an engaging and lively conversation. It’s no wonder why The Ellen Degeneres Show remains one of the most beloved talk shows of all time.
So, mark your calendars for this unforgettable episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show from January 30, 2004. Julie Bowen‘s wit and charm are sure to leave you entertained and longing for more!
Originally aired on January 30, 2004
