Rosie Perez made a memorable appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she shared hilarious stories about her milestone birthday celebration and her embarrassing first encounter with former President Barack Obama. The chat show was on fire as Rosie, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jimmy Fallon had a lively and entertaining conversation.
Rosie, who recently turned 60, revealed that her husband threw her a surprise party at a hotel terrace. However, what was supposed to be an intimate gathering quickly turned into a massive event with 82 people showing up. Rosie hilariously admitted that she didn’t even recognize some of the guests. Whoopi Goldberg also attended the party and left early, jokingly stating that Rosie was one of the few people she would get out of bed for.
The conversation then shifted to Rosie’s first meeting with Barack Obama, when he was still a Senator. Rosie couldn’t resist cutting in line to meet the future president, and was surprised when he revealed that he was a fan of hers. Turns out, he and Michelle Obama had watched Rosie’s film “Do the Right Thing” on their first date. Rosie couldn’t help but feel embarrassed by her earlier behavior, but she eventually ended up campaigning for Obama and working in his administration on the Presidential Advisory Council on H.I.V. and AIDS.
As the chat continued, Rosie admitted to having a disastrous audition for “The Matrix” where the casting director couldn’t stop laughing at her performance. She had trouble understanding the script and even messed up her martial arts routine. Rosie’s friend, affectionately known as Pothead Julie, provided some much-needed laughter and support after the audition.
The lively conversation with Jimmy Fallon covered a range of topics, including Rosie’s love for boxing and her upcoming limited series, “Before,” with Billy Crystal. The series is a psychological thriller that explores the theme of dealing with the past and its potential consequences.
Rosie Perez‘s appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon was filled with laughter and entertaining anecdotes. She showcased her vibrant personality and shared amusing stories about her personal and professional life. With her engaging and charismatic presence, Rosie Perez proved once again why she is a beloved figure in the world of entertainment.
Be sure to catch Rosie Perez in the limited series “Before,” streaming now on Apple TV+. And stay tuned for more exhilarating episodes of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
