Allison Janney on What Tonya Harding Thinks of 'I, Tonya'

Emmy winner Allison Janney confessed to Ellen that all she wanted to do was give Olympic skater Tonya Harding a hug after meeting her for the first time at the premiere of Allison's new movie, "I, Tonya."

[@millers3888]

I never realized how soothing Allison Janneys voice is. She should narrate a book

[@capsman09]

She's is the voice on the Kaiser Permenate Commercials.

[@GymDaddy69]

They couldn’t have anyone to complete the triple in the movie. Wow! Tonya was badass! I wish her a better life and much success!

[@lilyblossom1240]

no one has before or since been able to land that Axel as well as Tonya.

[@jasonmatthews4449]

blossom uh midori bruh

[@janetdishler3039]

Probably nobody was interested!

[@janetdishler3039]

Actually I read nobody wanted to take a chance of getting injured because competitions were coming up !

[@greysonG10]

@@lilyblossom1240 No men either?

[@jwelch5742]

Allison Janney filmed her role in just eight days and the whole movie was shot in 30 days.

[@mac8750]

The whole cast and crews are so talented

[@alteredyayoi]

thought it took 3 months to shoot?

[@evabiggs7927]

What really? Wow

[@chicagogyrl4846]

That’s not hard to do.

[@andreasa8486]

She is one of the only actors that won an emmy for drama and emmy for comedy role AT THE SAME NIGHT! There is NOTHING Allison Janney cannot do! She also cracks me up in MOM. Hilarious.

[@garydeblasio8810]

Allison is the greatest American actress.

[@guilleayala]

and she indeed won, well deserved.

[@christopherlewis7115]

Allison is such a great actress. I love watching her on Mom. She's so funny on that show.

[@exeuroweenie]

Yep,she's brilliant.And I'd want her on my side in an argument(and probably a fist fight).Mom's the only thing I watch on TV.

[@siumahin9049]

same.....I go watch the show for anna faris and then found out Allison is the spark of the show

[@exeuroweenie]

Her character reminds me of an American Patsy Stone(from Absolutely Fabulous).That's a compliment to both.

[@practicingwitch4277]

I love that show

[@chrissieravi]

Allison Janney is one class act. Brilliantly talented actor and remaining beautiful without the need to freeze her face! Wonderful human being.

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

I Tonya was one of the best films of 2017 and Allison Janney gave the most Unforgettable Performance of the year, well deserved Oscar

[@KP-zd3hc]

The moment Allison started talking about the triple axel I got excited.... until I realised Ellen and the rest of the audience didn't appear to share the same sentiment... Figure Skating is such a minor sport compared to sports like baseball..... triple axel is really hard...

[@M.Elle-]

kristy park This is true. Figure skating is a sport and a true art. I was a figure skater for 15 years (fully retired at 21) and unless someone is an athlete, they have 0 understanding of how difficult skating actually is. The balance, the techniques and even the training is grueling. The triple axel is a hell of a lot harder (and dangerous) to land than it looks like. I Landing it perfectly and without the slightest of tip balance is pretty incredible. Tonya will always be the first American woman to do it in a competition and succeed.

[@JB-vd8bi]

Tonya was an athlete yes. Shame she is entirely graceless and pled guilty!!

[@Pretendentas]

Comparing to baseball lol Like baseball is big

[@21phandomsatthedisco29]

As a swimmer I get it. Most people don’t even know competitive swim is a thing.

[@epo1980]

baseball is only big in the us. that means 300 million ppl (and not all baseball fans of course). on this planet there are 7.5 billion ppl. what are you talking about?

[@stephanier3300]

Yes Allison! That oscar nomination needs to happen, this incredible woman killed that performance in only 10 days of shooting (between her schedule in LA and ATL) Well done love!

[@jukodebu]

how do you know it was only 10 days

[@stephanier3300]

Public record, she's mentioned it in other interviews. The entire film was shot in 30-32 days, so about six weeks (with weekends). But they did all of her coverage in just 10 days/two weeks. Pre and post production was a lot longer of course but I think the film turned out so well!

[@psycane8462]

Well, she is now officially an Oscar nominee! She’s well deserved it for her many years of acting and this role, I really hope she wins it!

[@stephanier3300]

I know I'm beyond happy for her!!!

[@psycane8462]

Stephanie Rogers she’s one of my favorite actresses so this is immediately one of my favorite Oscars ever (though for more reasons than that as well).

[@FantasticBeasts2024]

Give this lovely lady the Oscar! 💕🙌👌🙂🏆😁

[@MrNikkimaxine]

Fantastic Beasts get to now you we can talk

[@shirleyhines5949]

I just watched I, Tonya on Hulu and Allison was awesome in it

[@tanyamurchie4728]

Dam straight she got nominated! FINALLY saw the movie today - fantastic job to Ms Robbie but Ms Janney, holy smokes lady that was a hell of a performance. I hope you win.

[@steph.li3]

it's crazy how the media can manipulate everyone. it's such a terrible shame and loss for what happened to tonya she was the greatest and still is. it's sad how evil disgusting people stole her life I mean as she said and we can clearly see she has no place to go and her life was terrible and only ice skating help her, her own sort of escape her LIFE. ALL her life she trained hard,work hard and the end it went away. I hope jeff and all the nasty people behind it rot in hell.

[@americancitizen748]

Yes, I felt the same way when the media made up the "Russia collusion" story in an attempt to smear Trump.

[@britneyyy2436]

@@americancitizen748 this isn't about trump lets not bring him into this

[@IndigoBellyDance]

I adored Tonya as a figure skater. The skating association really was heartless towards Tonya.

[@Tsubakiihime]

I have no prior knowledge of Tonya before this interview on Ellen promoting the movie, but I do know that all 'villians' are complex individuals and its one of the reasons I tend to favor them more than the 'heroes', from both a fictional and real life stand point. Most of it stems from relations with my own mother, which I can relate, because she wasn't a nice person but she had a lot of shit thrown at her from a young age and it never stopped. It was tough growing up with a woman so closed off to love and yet I never faulted her for a second because I could see the pain she had to endure. And it only made me love her more. People aren't always what you see on the surface. I'm intrigued about Tonya and this portrayal, I'll do the research but I also can't wait to see this movie. Thank you for your perspective, Ellen 💖

[@sillau9]

TsubakiiHime I love your comment..it shows that you show compassion instead of anger or hate towards people that are mean or angry or is the villain,cuz sometimes the person that is mean or the bad guy,is actually deep down hurt inside and what they really need is a love and understanding,reminds me of that Disney "Moana"..lol,sorry for that clicheness..but also that's sometimes how I get too..when everyone is hating on someone,I feel bad for them,and choose their side..kinda like how I rather choose the underdog..sorry I'm just blabbin,but I love your comment,everyone deserves to be loved,everyone,even the villain

[@flyinghow]

I think she is a phenomenal actress and I love her presence and speaking voice....she was amazing in The Help

[@cindyg183]

loved this actress since Drop.Dead.Gorgeous hope she gets nominated, I haven't seen this movie yet but can't wait to see it! I loved Tonya since I first heard about her, I always felt she was not involved but a victim of circumstances, may she gets the spotlight she deserves and may she cash in on "that money!" because honey, you earned it and deserve it

[@Michelle-pt7ly]

She was excellent in this movie. Movie was excellent as well.

[@psycane8462]

“You will get nominated for an Oscar if not win” Today, this line has been proven correct in part. Let’s hope this incredible woman gets the Oscar she’s well deserved!

[@laurabrescia2673]

"My friend Steven Rogers wrote this movie" at 2:37 caught me off guard for a second lmao

[@bettymartin8878]

I love Allison so much. Don't miss a day watching her show. Had no idea she was in so many movies. She's wonderful. Would love to meet her.

[@scottjulie27]

I only saw the preview, and I was already blown away by Allison Janey's performance as the Mom.

[@shazryn1980]

I always love Allison Janney since The West Wing.

[@CHELLYJKS]

I've been binging West Wing for the last 2 days now. CJ Cregg is the best.

[@pattieperez8268]

She's such a good actress

[@hnrbdrh]

Allison Janney is one of my fav out there, she's brilliant in everything she does!

[@wandaivanova4643]

Allison Janney Did Great Job In I Tonya I’m So Glad She Had A Oscar

[@maxiscoozuba4338]

I can't wait for this movie. I love Allison. If she is in a movie it is good.

[@britneymiller4437]

I agree with Ellen .. I don't think she had anything to do with it to be honest.. I like tonya ... and I feel so bad for what she went through with her mother :/ ... poor girl .... if I met her I would totally be friends with her .. ❤️

[@gailmarie65]

My sister lives in Portland & hung out with her many years ago. She has always said she was a real sweetheart. She was treated horrible by the media. Had a tough upbringing & has stayed strong. I love her.

[@stephaniefox896]

I think she might have know what her husband was up to something but sure what it was and was so constrained on skating that she did not care and when it happened she found out and tied to cover it up but was found out and since she tried to cover it up was labeled the one did it.

[@Djasmr1]

Such an incredibly talented and classy actress

[@Toxic0788]

Everyone watch "Mom" it's brilliant.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

yes ! and I love when they show some "physical" comedy, like Bonnie launching out of a window to escape. hahahah

[@carlasullivan3637]

Allison is so amazing. I.first saw her in American Beauty. I've been a fan ever since. ❤

[@moonkissed3033]

I love love 💗 Tonya Harding and her BRILLIANT SKATING!!!!

[@Crookedlystrait]

I have loved this woman ever since I saw her in the movie "10 things I hate about you." It was a small role as the guidance counselor but she was so funny and memorable. The same thing in "drop dead gorgeous", where she plays Kirsten Dunst's neighbor. I didn't watch the West Wing but I wanna go back and watch it coz I know that she won several Emmys and other awards for it. I think she'll get an Oscar nomination but I don't think she'll win. I think Laurie Metcalf will win.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

brilliant in "The Help".

[@MK-hx3vf]

Such a remarkable actress 🙌🏼🔥

[@bluetextbooks]

Just watched the film. OMG, she earned that Oscar!

[@tstanmoysamanta]

Margot Robbie Deserve an Oscar for the role in " I,Tonya"

[@michalhrdy577]

Allison you better get that Oscar

[@nimlangcoy6031]

She won the Oscar!!!

[@RatchetRalph]

I love Allison Janney she is a phenomenal actress. She deserves an Oscar.

[@rn6710]

Great movie! Just watching the credits gave me chills.

[@adamgrasso4394]

SUCH A GREAT/ AMAZING MOVIE!

[@AJ-cq5pw]

Adam Grasso It's definitely been added to my list of favorite movies. It had a great mix of tragedy, humor and dramatization. Incredible acting, incredible cast, incredible writing, incredible music etc. Those movies only come every once in a while.

[@Sms8668]

Adam Grasso Is it On Demand yet ???!

[@thediscostu4127]

If anyone wants to see Allison Janney figure skating try to find the TV series Mr. Sunshine on DVD. It is a funny show and there is one episode where Allison Janney figure skates with Smurfs on Ice.

[@AmethystEyes]

Well she just won the Golden Globe!

[@spike84able]

Allison Janney is so talented and funny she needed an oscar long ago for her previous work.

[@moniqque9053]

Wow..! And she really did!! Not only she was nominated for the Oscar, she Won it too..!! Congrats!!

[@madalin-cristianstoian8312]

Bonnie!!! Watch her in the "Mom" i lol so muchhh

[@robb6823]

WE LOVE TONYA!!

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

She is really great in the movie, you wont recognize it's the same woman. lol I am so glad Tonya is getting some light shone on the horrible people around her at that time, they are quite the most repulsive, dishonest and {because they were so stupid} very dangerous. These people really thought they were real players and lived in a fantasy world. If you see ANY interviews from the Lillehammer Olympics at the time and she is ALL about skating, lets not forget this girl was world class and she was confident, I think all real champions are. This was all about her husband getting rich from her success, and his fat friend who is so delusional he acts like he is in the CIA, you can find BOTH these creatures on You Tube, take a look and you will see. The actors who played them were great in this but when you see and hear the real people, they were holding back!, it is THAT obvious. Tonya deserves some real understanding now all this is out there, she must have had a terrible life after her husband and cronies were finished. She deserves the love she lost then and she deserves the respect of her achievements in her life as a skater. I hope she is at last getting at least some understanding, the more people who see this movie the more people will see hoe misjudged she was. Bless you Tonya, OH and Allison Janney is terrific in the movie, If you haven't seen it just wait, she deserves the Oscar.

[@danielledenis5160]

Allison is absolutely brilliant

[@sirfetchd9829]

And she got the oscar❤️

[@rghmf]

i really hope she wins the oscars

[@vr6535]

Well, she WON! CONGRATS !!! Well deserved!!

[@anixgarcia]

great performance! :)

[@rishikasingh8199]

I just love her on Mom!!! she's the best😍😍😍

[@OceanbornAngel]

Mirai Nagasu's Triple Axel at the Olympics was pretty stunning. Tonya was the first American Woman to land the Triple Axel in Competition and Mira the First American Woman to land it at the Olympics.

[@harshan7935]

She won _Oscar_ 🌟

[@morebooks9476]

best movie I've seen since Three Billboards... damn!

[@Biggun4usatc]

She's amazing

[@chloemohnach615]

MARGOT ROBBIE PLAYED HOCKEY? That makes me so happy lmao

[@StEmS509]

Just saw the movie...it was great!

[@liviadust]

OMG - I am shocked, she is the great actress, I barely recognized her!

[@JamesMc2051]

Excellent movie. I know next to nothing about figure skating but the actors carried the movie well, especially AJ and MR.

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

I hope she wins that Oscar coz her nomination is locked

[@erinerineri]

And she won! ❤❤❤❤

[@pri6603]

my favourite ladies!!

[@raqrod1606]

allison is my queen since her C.J. Cregg days (the west wing, look it up). i love her

[@moonymilkt]

she was amazing in i tonya!!

[@carolbenson6524]

Allison should get the Oscar for the I Tonya movie. She was exactly like Tonyas mother!! Amazing.

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

AMAZING movie!!!

[@sahin5051]

Absolutely great movie

[@ajbear195]

Anyone watching this AFTER Allison Janney won the Oscar? I just saw this vid and thought it was funny she actually won the Oscar she was nominated for last night

[@juliohernandez5230]

Allison is gonna get her oscar for that

[@ssaamuele]

She will win The oscar this year❤️👍🏼👍🏼

[@Jen-jo5qu]

Allison is the loveliest.

[@taminicamarsh]

And she won the Oscar too

[@1Cheytown]

As someone who just saw the movie last night...Alison will get at least a nod, if not a win

[@randonsfamily1343]

Hi Ellen you are amazing

[@ikbelleib8136]

She won an Oscar a few days ago !!!!!

[@bodybalancer]

Saw it last night- GREAT MOVIE! However you feel about real life events... it's just a great film.

[@empowerwear4660]

Love her.

[@diegoayala9400]

And she won The Oscar ♥️...

[@emmaduncan2991]

I can't imagine anyone else winning the oscar, It's Janney's.

[@BarbieAllNightDance]

I love that she won

[@moimeself1088]

It's CJ!!! 💕

[@slytherinnyc]

Even if they found someone to do that 3axel.... which Allison said...NO ONE could..... Tonya's 3axel was so distinct in its quality, the height, the speed and the fastness of the rotation and landing...no one can ever replicate Tonya's 3axel. She was and is the best female figure skater.. JUMPER that the United States has ever produced.

[@cagurl9113]

Can't swallow version of Tonya not knowing, but watch for Allison on Oscar nite!!

[@singingchristian]

She did win!

[@hht6676]

I love Bonnie 😍

[@einternational4234]

For whatever its worth, Hollywood made a movie about Tonya and she is in history.

[@hiral85]

Yeah CJ come through!!!!!!!

[@Hariyaniw]

Bonnieeee!!!!

[@ahnyachristieson9544]

Here before 90k views.

[@thecorruptedcat989]

She did a damn good job yo

[@oldfashiondragon]

I want Ellen's table Venter piece for my bathroom . It would really hold the room together

[@Robin-vu1fh]

And later she won both an Oscar and bafta 😍 wow

[@appleslover]

go for it , the oscar

[@ksmith4937]

Go see I,Tonya. It is one of if not the best film of the year.

[@JJROCKS2012]

❤️❤️❤️ Tonya

[@piznoctsauo8141]

Haha... 4:28 "The only lady who is landing 3A in competitions right now" is Mirai Nagasu and, for sure, during 2017 she was preparing herself for the Olympic season. (=

[@evyataravidan]

And she did get nominated for an Oscar.