Charlize Theron and Jeff Daniels were the featured guests on a recent episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show. The talk show host was thrilled to have them both on her show and couldn’t contain her excitement.
Ellen started the show by jokingly mispronouncing Theron’s name, but Theron corrected her, saying that it’s actually pronounced “Thon.” Ellen attempted to remember the correct pronunciation, but struggled a bit, making the audience laugh. They then turned their attention to Jeff Daniels, praising his acting skills and mentioning some of his popular movies like Terms of Endearment and Dumb and Dumber.
Ellen, known for her playful banter, mentioned that she loves her job because she gets to come out every day and have fun with the audience. She reminisced about her past jobs, including being a waitress and selling vacuum cleaners, and how she always tried to make them fun.
The conversation moved on to a discussion about the Powerball lottery, with Ellen jokingly asking Theron if she had bought a ticket. Theron playfully responded that she hadn’t, as she wouldn’t have to worry about anything if she won. Ellen then revealed that one of her staff members bought a ticket for her, and if it was a winner, she would share it with the studio audience.
The topic of conversation shifted to the recent Women in Hollywood event, where Theron and Shirley MacLaine were both being honored. Theron playfully mentioned that she kissed MacLaine, but later clarified that it was all in good fun and that MacLaine had appreciated it.
Ellen also mentioned Theron’s boyfriend, Stuart Townsend, and how Theron gushes about him. Theron confirmed their five-year relationship and expressed her happiness.
The conversation turned to Theron’s love for animals, and how she grew up with goats. She shared humorous stories about the mischievousness of goats and their love for jumping on beds. Theron also revealed her fear of public speaking, which made her recent talk at the Women in Hollywood event particularly daunting.
Next, Ellen welcomed Jeff Daniels to the stage, praising him for his talent and his decision to live outside of the Hollywood scene in Michigan. Daniels explained that he and his wife made the decision to put their family first and raise their kids in a place that wasn’t part of the industry.
The episode ended with a trip down memory lane, as Ellen showed a vintage commercial featuring a young Jeff Daniels. The audience enjoyed seeing him in his early acting days.
Overall, it was an entertaining and lively episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show, filled with humorous conversations, playful banter, and interesting insights from the talented guests Charlize Theron and Jeff Daniels.
Originally aired on October 19, 2005
