Ep 23. Brie Larson
- February 1, 2019
Brie Larson makes her much-anticipated appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show season 17 episode 23. The Academy Award-winning actress is there to promote her new film and chat with Ellen about her career.
The episode begins with Ellen welcoming Brie and asking her about her new film, which is a Netflix original called "Unicorn Store." Brie explains that she not only stars in the film but also directed it. She talks about the challenges of directing while also acting in the movie and how she wanted to create a story that was joyful and hopeful.
Ellen then asks Brie about her experience hosting Saturday Night Live, a gig she recently took on. Brie talks about how nervous she was but how much fun she ended up having. She also reveals that the cast and crew of SNL were incredibly welcoming and supportive, making the experience all the better.
The conversation then turns to Brie's activism work. She talks about her efforts to get more women and people of color involved in the film industry, particularly in behind-the-scenes roles. She explains that she has been working with the organization Time's Up to address issues of equality and diversity in Hollywood.
Ellen and Brie also play a game of "Heads Up" together, with Brie having to act out various characters for Ellen to guess. The two have a lot of fun with the game, and Ellen even praises Brie's acting skills.
One of the highlights of the episode is when Brie brings out a clip from "Unicorn Store." The scene features Brie's character, Kit, meeting a salesman (played by Samuel L. Jackson) who claims to sell unicorns. The clip is both humorous and heartwarming, and Ellen and Brie discuss the importance of finding joy in life.
Throughout the episode, Brie's down-to-earth personality shines through. She shares funny stories about filming "Unicorn Store," talks about her love for Disneyland, and even admits to being a little starstruck when she met Ellen for the first time.
As always, Ellen brings out the best in her guests, and her conversation with Brie is no exception. The episode is full of laughter, insight, and inspiration, making it a must-watch for anyone who is a fan of Brie Larson or The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
