Ep 142. Jessica Alba, Yara Shahidi, The Head and the Heart
- TV14
- May 16, 2019
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In the 142nd episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon's sixth season, the host welcomes actress and entrepreneur Jessica Alba, as well as young actress and activist Yara Shahidi. Musical guests The Head and the Heart also take the stage to perform.
As the show begins, Fallon chats with Alba about her Honest Company and their new line of products for babies. The actress also discusses her new TV show, L.A.'s Finest, and how she stays balanced between her work and family life. Shahidi then joins the conversation, talking about her activism work and her upcoming movie, The Sun is Also a Star. The trio play a game of Mad Lib Theater, creating a hilarious skit filled with their own random words.
After a commercial break, Fallon introduces musical guests The Head and the Heart. The band performs their song "Missed Connection" from their latest album, Living Mirage. Following their performance, the group heads back to the couch to chat with Fallon about their musical influences and the making of their new album.
Fallon then brings Alba and Shahidi back for a game of "Flick Football." The three take turns flicking miniature footballs across a table and attempting to score points. The competitive game leads to some lively banter between the guests, with Fallon jokingly accusing Alba of cheating.
As the show wraps up, Fallon thanks his guests for joining him and reminds the audience of the upcoming guests and performances for the week. This episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon offers a mix of entertainment and conversation, with Alba and Shahidi sharing their experiences and The Head and the Heart providing musical entertainment.