In a recent appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show, Zooey Deschanel opened up about her hit show New Girl and shared some funny anecdotes with the audience. Deschanel, known for her quirky and lovable roles in various movies, entertained the crowd with her charming personality.
Deschanel started off by joking about the pressure to dance upon entering the stage. She mentioned that she couldn’t dance in her shoes, which sparked laughter from the audience. The host, Ellen Degeneres, welcomed Deschanel and expressed her admiration for her Teen Choice Awards speech. The two stars shared a warm moment reminiscing about the award presentation.
The conversation then shifted to Deschanel’s role in New Girl. Both Deschanel and Degeneres praised the show’s cast, writing, and comedic timing, highlighting how the combination of these factors contributes to its success. Deschanel expressed her excitement about finally getting to play a lead character and carry a lot of the comedy, as opposed to playing someone’s girlfriend.
The actress also shared a fun anecdote about a cast change that happened in the show’s early days. She humorously revealed that an actor left the show because he moved to Santa Monica, eliciting laughter from the audience. Deschanel compared the situation to classic sitcoms like “Three’s Company” and “Bewitched” when characters were replaced without any explanation.
Deschanel expressed her gratitude for the support the show has received, mentioning that it has been picked up for the entire season. She also shared that her sister, Emily Deschanel, stars in the show “Bones” and that they are both on the same lot, creating a family dynamic on set.
The conversation took a playful turn when Degeneres surprised Deschanel with a bicycle featuring the actress’s face on the wheels. The audience erupted in applause as Deschanel expressed her excitement and gratitude for the unexpected gift.
In addition to her acting career, Deschanel is part of the band She & Him. Degeneres complimented her for her songwriting skills and Deschanel revealed that she writes songs frequently, although time constraints due to the show limit her writing to weekends and late nights.
The segment ended on a lighthearted note when Degeneres and Deschanel played a guessing game with movie titles using props. Both actresses showcased their competitive sides while trying to make each other guess the films, providing an entertaining and amusing moment for the audience.
Zooey Deschanel‘s appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show was filled with laughter, camaraderie, and fun moments. Fans of Deschanel and New Girl surely enjoyed this lively and entertaining interview on the popular talk show.
Originally aired on October 28, 2003
