Anna Baryshnikov Had To Be Talked Out Of Attending Prom At 22

'Superior Donuts' star Anna Baryshnikov accepted her 'Manchester by the Sea' co-star's invitation to prom, only to have her friends tell her that she's too old for that.
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[@TinyDancerO]

Colbert casually describes, Mikhail Barishnikov as being a 'great' dancer. Dude, Baryshnikov is one of the two GREATEST ballet dancers of all time. He is a ballet GOD.

[@202triciae]

I know..great dancer....there is not one person alive who hasn't watched Mikhail baryshnikov I used to like Colbert, now his interviews are boring

[@praisenationkids]

Totally agree. Baryshnikov was a genre defining icon in our time.

[@doug989]

TRUE!!!

[@graziemille2454]

Cannot watch him anymore.

[@TinyDancerO]

@@202triciae He clearly didn't do his homework. I know of no living being who would describe Baryshnikov as a 'good' dancer. lol That is just ignorance at its best.

[@Blessedbeyondmeasur88]

She took her father's WHOLE face!!!! Wow!! Great interview and a talented ,young lady!!

[@Pravoizavlijesvijeta]

She looks 100% like her father.

[@maragathm]

Pravoizavlijesvijeta is she the daughter of misha

[@funkmike]

Her father is Jodie Foster?

[@yvonneleslie7681]

She has her mother's nose...

[@lindabrown8795]

I am amazed by the kids. Have you noticed that everyone in the family is taller than Misha? Maybe it's God's way of leveling the "playing field!" (sorry Misha, I adore you always--just kidding).

[@dougele]

@@maragathm - Yes. Misha and Jessica Lange.

[@delfin7461]

you don't even need her name, just look at her face!!! she's a carbon copy of her dad!!!!

[@susiedupuy9532]

Oh yes!

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Only with blonde hair.

[@cockeyedoptimista]

It is moving to see a mini-Misha. His face lives on. Have to love her: and she is funny, too.

[@suzannederringer1607]

@@cockeyedoptimista Misha's hair qas pretty blond when he was young.

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Suzanne Derringer Oh, I didn't know that. Thanks.

[@mathonamoore123]

She's such a lady. Her parents did a great job raising her. She's not only physically beautiful but seems humble, grounded, charming, funny and polite. She could have turned out like a spoiled, obnoxious, rude and vulgar like so many children of not only rich people but also, the daughter of one of the most famous and top dancer in the world. I hope she's a good actress. She's pretty and if talented, she would make a movie very enjoyable.

[@pilarleite5054]

im here to say thar she is a FANTASTIC actress

[@nardo218]

She may not be able to dance, but she's witty and poised in conversation. I like this kid.

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Yes indeed.

[@BBrecht]

There are lots of talented, affable, witty kids around - I'm not sure why this one should be given particular attention just because of her father's name.

[@janetmccoy2192]

@@BBrecht She’s also an actor! I’m

[@cockeyedoptimista]

@@BBrecht She's quite talented and her personality is extraordinary. It's more than "affable". She's doing the name justice with her humour, modesty and skill!

[@alexsolomon7991]

let's be fair..she may not be able to dance as well as her FATHER. few people on the planet can.

[@Mia7189]

She looks like her father. She's adorable.

[@LisaFevral]

omg she's so charming

[@akabaker98]

Lisa Fevral She's the most average kid from your 8th grade class that took up theater who also had super famous parents... That's why she is special. I'm not discounting her "talent" but if not for her pedigree, she would be nothing...

[@claudiocastro9796]

Lisa, I totally agree with you.

[@WingCoe]

Lisa Fevral why so bitter?

[@LisaMichele]

I think she's adorable too!

[@mori1bund]

akabaker80: Let me guess: you're a failed actor. ^^

[@Mikanoshi]

"Anna Baryshnikov" does not sound correct in Russian, because it's a male surname form :) Should be "Anna Baryshnikova". Anglicized names are stange)

[@zethraelofteldrassil3149]

Do you want your last name to be Baryshnikov or Baryshnikova? Think about it.

[@verphiqhartuc4138]

If you are male - you are Baryshnikov If you are female - you are Baryshnikova It's not about choosing the favorite one, just the way it's meant to be when it comes to Russian last names. Simple as that. Maria Sharapova, as an example. Her father is Yuri Sharapov.

[@gusmonster59]

I'm pretty sure she knows it ought to be 'Baryshnikova', but uses 'Baryshnikov' because it is more recognizable to Hollywood. It's a shame, really. Anna Baryshnikova sounds so pretty. :-)

[@melz6625]

ragsa sgsghg I get you. That women's comment was so ignorant. Even you don't know much. Most people have heard that in Spain the surnames are accumulated from both mother and father and then that in Russian the surnames are reflexive. I've always found that to be a cool language aspect. Btw I'm German and I can't tell you enough how often I cringe when Americans use an Umlaut (ä, ö, ü) which are contractions of a+e, o+e, u+e to make their company's name sound edgy while ignoring that this is a completely different sounding letter then and basically just cultural appropriate my language's alphabet. But that's ignorant Americans for you. I at least will remember her as Anna Baryshnikova. So thank you for sharing your culture+language. I hope that other people will also be appreciative to learn something new.

[@eduardovillagomez3675]

Huh, I didn't know that about Russian names, interesting

[@LittleB2007]

Wow she is the spitting image of her father... It must've been hard for her to have a family name Baryshnikov and suck at dancing. Glad she's so talented in a different area.

[@lindabrown8795]

It would be so hard to follow in someone's footsteps, especially since he barely touched ground. Are we getting old or what? Everyone says spitting image, so adorable, etc. etc. we are talking like parents or even doting grandparents. Ugh.

[@calisongbird]

@@lindabrown8795 lol!!! So true

[@patricelockertanthony7630]

We don't know that she did...suck. She was six years old, energetic, and talkative. And she stopped dancing at that age. We don't what might have happened had she stuck with it, or come back to it later. Misty Copeland was a teenager when she began...

[@christar9527]

@@lindabrown8795 Great grandparents.

[@christar9527]

@@patricelockertanthony7630 Misty Copeland sucks.

[@monongahelacats]

She had her dad’s eyes for sure. What a cute and funny lady.

[@teddymark4324]

She's delightful... And funny too.

[@suzannederringer1607]

What a delightful young woman! Yes she looks exacrly like her Dad and has his charm. Sorry I really know almost nothing about her Mom. She clearly has good parents!

[@suzannederringer1607]

@Madeleine Grayson I know that but I've never seen any of her. work.

[@BethCraddock]

Her eyes 👀 looks so much Mikhail!

[@cimar14]

Ugly, sadly.

[@janetmccoy2192]

@@cimar14 Hater!

[@poorthing]

@@cimar14 ugly? That's quite a superficial observation. I saw youth, vivacity, wit, beautiful blue eyes...she may not be a cookie cutter traditional beauty but her charm has you believing you see true beauty. And you do. Please take another look at the bigger picture...outside beauty is nothing without that 'spark' which Anna Baryshnikov was happily blessed with.

[@orissewitt4171]

@Lucas Cardozo, DUDE!!!!!! What's your problem?????????

[@cockeyedoptimista]

@@cimar14 Could be, except that her smile, humour and healthy appearance make her lovely.

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

Fantastic personality. Funny, sweet, adorable, intelligent, sparkling. So funny how she was in her ballet class as a child. A free spirit!

[@zeddnl6514]

it's not the last name that gives it away, it's her her face especially her eyes. she looks like her father!

[@sewgatormomm]

Wow! She is not only talented and charming, but very well-spoken and quick as well. I had to go and look at YT videos of her dad. I remember watching him as I grew up, but never had the opportunity to see him in person...the best ballet dancer of all time.

[@QNNNNNN]

She is adorable and she is definitely a spitting image of her father

[@MiTmite9]

Her parents sure did it right. She's a gem.

[@sandyn3384]

She has his beautiful eyes💞

[@graziemille2454]

How interesting. Being the daughter of Baryshnikov and she does not dance….love it…and she seems so genuine and funny.

[@LoriVFenske]

Seriously! and her mother was a dancer too!

[@lazyperfectionist1]

Actually, Shakespeare probably would've preferred, "Hark! This hour, Shakespeare hath the power!"

[@louisegogel7973]

lol

[@kathymyers7279]

Such a Perfectionist

[@alb4079]

Anna Baryshnikov sounds weird. Her surname is supposed to be Baryshnikova. Why do they make their surnames sound so weird when they move to the west? According to a Russian tradition, a man is Baryshnikov, a woman is Baryshnikova as with all other similar surnames.

[@tatteredquilt]

What a neat kid !! She's a hoot, and so well-spoken.

[@claudiocastro9796]

Gosh she looks so like her father.

[@ebonywahine]

Wow, she sure looks like Misha! She is witty and charming adorable! Good Luck young lady!

[@kmlckd]

Great personality. What a great interview! Parents must be proud

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Yes I think her dad must be very proud of her.

[@D_isco_D_ancer]

Not her name her face, she is the spitting image of her father

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Love your comment. I learned the oripginal hrase was Spit and Image!

[@sophieregina8018]

I'm part of the Children's Shakespeare Theater she was talking about. They are kind of joking about it here but let me just say as a high school student, Shakespeare keeps me and my mental health grounded. Through Children's Shakespeare Theater I have made some of the strongest friendships in my life as well. Also the experience keeps my english grades high and looks great and college applications. It's so funny to see someone doing our warm ups and talk about CST on one of my favorite TV shows. So incredible and inspiring!

[@StephanieJ777]

Sophie Regina yeah I’m low key jealous I didn’t grow up with that 😁

[@elinorgreenway3149]

Damn right Sophie

[@jaspermacri1713]

Also in CST such an Amazing company!!!

[@themripley]

I don't know who she is but a she's a sweetheart.

[@mikewazowski350]

Mikhail Baryshnikov's daughter!

[@katharinavonheydekampf]

is she really?

[@shawnperez6880]

she looks just like him

[@noeliajaime7656]

The daughter of famous ballet dancer Mihkail Baryshnikov!

[@chownful]

An actress that is the daughter of "ballerinas". Who the fuck has even been to a ballerina performance in the last 30 years?

[@tanyamuse1319]

Such a beautiful and talented daughter grew up with Parents: Mikhail Baryshnikov and Lisa Reinhart. I wonder if she speaks Russian like a Russian paternal descendant and Austrian like an Austrian maternal descendant? ❤️👍🙏

[@sidus999]

Austrians speak German though

[@yodservant]

She wasn't taught Russian sadly ....

[@laurenttognazzi4248]

'This is your first late night show right?' 'It is' Well with so much charm in your interview; I'll go on a limb and say it won't be your last!

[@mangzz1]

Iambic pentameter .. Improv Master I salute you !

[@ryangrey8643]

I accidentally landed on this page and was thinking she was another privileged brat, but she has a unique spirit that is endearing!

[@kathymyers7279]

So down to earth and sweet!

[@michaelhope8899]

Well she's a bloody delight

[@kasnitch]

she has her dad's eyes . lovely young lady .

[@veracruz7954]

Just as charming and seductive as her old man... BRAVO!!! 👏🏼🥰💕💋

[@noeliajaime7656]

She looks just like her dad!!God i love that man.

[@dougele]

Me too! And I know him!

[@unseelie63]

Baryhnikov's daughters resemble him more closely than his son does,though you can see the likeness.Funny how genetics play out when it comes to looks,isn't it? I've seen a photo of his mother.He looks just like her.Anna seems like a lovely young woman,very real,unpretentious.Kudos to Mom and Dad for that!

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

She's so lovely, elegant and classy like her father! Beautiful and delightful! Obviously well brought up.

[@kitty6720]

She looks just like her dad, especially the eyes.

[@peacenow4456]

Adorable!! Talent is in the DNA!!

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

She has her father's eyes

[@mariasharp815]

She looks so much like her father.

[@poorthing]

Agree! Anna is adorable. Her sibling, Shura, (mom Jessica Lange) has those piercing blue Baryshnikov eyes too. They are definitely sisters...Shura did inherit the dance gene! Both sisters talented.

[@HumanCapybara]

She's so delightful. And those eyes. Goddamn those eyes.

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Fake eyelashes help. But yeah.

[@Mike-dk7wj]

What a lovely, charming, modest young lady. Such a refreshing difference from the usual plastic, showbiz fakes.

[@taylormoye7098]

It’s like he forgets Mikhail is also a very talented actor, white knights, sex and the city, etc.

[@chinookvalley]

She looks like her dad!!! Both gorgeous!! Is there a better reason for World Peace?!

[@romainsavioz5466]

One of the teenagers : So that's why she was being near us at the mall

[@Noneya2023]

What a lovely young woman! She’s so nervous but still tells a great story... Hope to see more from her!

[@chownful]

My mom was 49 when she went to prom with me, there's nothing wrong with it!!

[@outoftheforest7652]

I guess the theory of genetics passing along to children is out the window! LOL. She sounds like she has a bit of ADHD and reminds me of MY experience in Ballet class. I never paid attention, was hyper and I used to get into "trouble" in ballet class all the time. Needless to say, I did go on to enjoy personally dancing and in College took dance classes and was in a performance (not ballet) but.. just funny.

[@RollingOrmond]

Definitely got those Baryshnikov eyes (my mom saw him in class in Russia in '68; be fun to tell Anna that sometime).

[@freddiemercury4evr]

Cool about your mom..

[@Milohenry13]

omg! she is just delightful!

[@Mark_R_Tho]

Haha she’s hilarious!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kinglyyasin5985]

Did you really ? - no 😂

[@Sarcastic_Wino]

I have to agree! She looks JUST like her daddy!!!

[@freddiemercury4evr]

Charming and witty, like her dad.

[@irinasto2554]

She is beautiful and she has fathers eyes - talented dancer Michael Baryshnikov , who we love forever!!!

[@horrovac]

Somebody tell her her name isn't Baryshnikov, she's Anna Baryshnikova.

[@squamish4244]

I'm sure she knows.

[@freddiemercury4evr]

It's her name, and it's her decision.

[@gabrielalopetegui]

Can you guess who her father is? LOL! I wanted to mother MIsha's kids!!! ...life is so unfair sometimes...

[@moonlily1]

She's adorable.

[@LynneJordan11]

She’s adorable.

[@jesperjee]

Very charming girl right there!

[@CraftyLittleLady]

She is amazing! Absolutely dominated this show! WOW!

[@susanpower9265]

she has her father eyes and looks very much like him

[@mollydtt]

I guess I'll have to check out Superior Donuts. She is so charming.

[@fenderguitargirl]

She is adorable!!

[@hermionedelano6307]

Ask her if she speaks Russian

[@emilerose1424]

The Shakespeare cheer she recited at 3:12 was a popular clear at southern HBCUs in the 1960s. "Uh, Ungawa. The [team name's] got the power!"

[@一-s7w]

She looks like a British girl

[@MrAkiyamamio]

Sorry I am not from the US but why 22 years old girl can't go to a prom with an 18 years old?

[@melz6625]

SpadeAce91 葵扇煙 because Americans are weird ass puritans that have no sense of logic. They can't decide whether 18yr olds are adult who can and die fighting wars for their country or whether they are little babies that need to protected from evil like alcohol. In the end who have little immature dumbasses who go mayhem at the first moment of legal drinking age because they have never been allowed to learn for themselves where their boundaries are.

[@StonkeyKong]

Mel Z I'm American and I approve this message. (We also can't smoke until 21 now as well.)

[@pam0626]

She’s so charming.

[@joep3279]

I love when 22 year olds think they're so old. You're barely an adult, it's not weird for a 22yo to be with an 18yo, that's only 4 years.

[@patricelockertanthony1469]

Uhh . . . maybe in his Dad's eyes, but the Mom would be freaking out.

[@Chocomuneca19]

It’s weird for a 22 year old to be with a teenager.

[@tamarastikes4319]

ОЧАРОВАТЕЛЬНАЯ ДЕВУШКА,,,С ТАКИМИ КРАСИВЫЕ ГЛАЗАМИ КАК У ЕЕ ПАПЫ ,,,,

[@fritzcat6198]

This young woman has the body of a ballet dancer. If she stuck with it she would have been amazing.

[@JZ19898]

Why she is Anna Barishnikov and not Anna BarishnikovA?

[@lalalajujuju2817]

J Z Потому что в английском фамилии не имеют рода.

[@r.g.36]

@@lalalajujuju2817 но у нее русская фамилия а не английская, и там действительно ошибка, должно быть Барышникова, отец то русский.

[@sqronce]

I might be wrong, but I think her cheer was indeed in iambic pentameter. I couldn't tell whether the second syllable was emphasised or not, though.

[@scoobydoo7346]

she reminds me of her father

[@strawberyyicecreamdream216]

No idea who this is, but she seems lovely.

[@igvc1876]

daughter of a famous Russian ballet dancer

[@mitchellries256]

When I heard that Anna wouldn't be on Superior Donuts for season 2, I stopped watching the show (partly because she was my favorite character). Then I heard that she was only taking time off to appear on a Broadway musical and that she would return had there been a 3rd season, so I began watching it again. But obviously that was all for nothing because now it's cancelled.

[@Gabi310]

what a lovely young lady!

[@emeralddaughters]

She's such a doll!!

[@NataliZimina]

Фи! я думала вечерний ургант это наше, а они опять слизали. Противно!

[@NewMessage]

Man chests are by the C? Weird title.

[@squamish4244]

I keep lots of man chests by the sea. The rest of their appendages are actually in the sea, because after I chopped the men into pieces I took said appendages out on my boat and tossed them overboard with weights. TMI?

[@kingda117]

+New Message That's because B is where boobs start.

[@elinorgreenway3149]

I was also a member of CST like Anna and hearing that chant brings me back! I’m so happy she talked about this.

[@btnlurdes]

Русская Аня.....интересно она говорит по русски?

[@lalalajujuju2817]

Clever Fox Нет

[@wendylbranchfield7959]

She’s so wonderful!👍🏼

[@HylianTicipated]

That make-up makes her look old. She's way cuter without it.

[@nox503]

she is really funny

[@kusumfernandes4057]

Yes she resembles her Dad. Lovely girl❤️

[@camillecali2]

Wow it has been decades since stories like Norma Jean were possible. Now it is just nepotism Just rich kids with connections

[@bowtoyoursensei554]

She's the spitting image of her dad.

[@lizawells141]

she's sooooooooooo cute

[@rosiemercury111]

Cant stand Colbert but Anna is so lovely that I had to force myself to sit through this

[@whatwhat8524]

I'm so disappointed she can't dance. 😭

[@JZ19898]

Apparently she cannot speak Russian. So sad...

[@carolinegoss856]

Adorable personality!

[@mdnm7]

Ohooooooo...she lookes just like her father, poor baby.