Gillian Jacobs recently appeared on a popular talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, where she shared some interesting and entertaining stories. The actress, known for her roles in shows like Community and Girls, is currently starring in the record-breaking 23-time Emmy-nominated series, The Bear.
During the interview, Gillian talked about her experience working on The Bear and the excitement surrounding its 23 Emmy nominations. She mentioned one particular episode that she felt was the best acted she had ever seen, comparing it to her own work. The episode, titled “Fishes,” featured an amazing cast including Jamie Lee Curtis, Sarah Paulson, John Bernthal, John Mulaney, and Bob Odenkirk.
Jimmy Kimmel, the talk show host, asked Gillian if she felt intimidated working with such talented actors. She joked and recalled a previous experience working with Bob Odenkirk, where he had cut off all her toes and eaten them. This was part of an episode of a show called Tim and Eric’s Bedtime Stories, where people in a fictional world would cut off their toes for aesthetic reasons.
Switching gears, Jimmy asked Gillian if she had any cooking skills. She replied that she actually had a fear of cooking, which stemmed from a childhood incident. Gillian shared a hilarious story about her mom accidentally causing a fire in their kitchen. Her mom had a habit of storing things on the stove to dry, and one day, she turned on a burner with a plastic bowl on it, causing a fire to break out. Gillian vividly described the panic and chaos that followed, ultimately leading to her fear of stoves.
Despite her fear of cooking, Gillian mentioned that she has recently taken on some adventurous hobbies. She revealed that she has become an amateur reporter and even hosted her own podcast episode about the history of the Los Angeles River. To truly experience the river firsthand, Gillian went kayaking on it. She shared a video clip of her kayaking adventure, where she hilariously struggled to navigate the level one rapid. Gillian joked about wearing pink gardening gloves and not realizing her oar was upside down the entire time.
In a light-hearted moment, Jimmy asked Gillian how she overcomes fear. Gillian humorously replied, “Whenever I’m scared to do something, I just don’t do that.” The audience erupted in laughter, appreciating her straightforward approach to conquering fears.
Overall, Gillian Jacobs‘ appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live was filled with entertaining anecdotes and jokes. From discussing her experience on The Bear to sharing hilarious stories about cooking mishaps and kayaking adventures, she captivated the audience with her wit and charm. Fans can catch Gillian in the third season of The Bear, available now on Hulu.
