Awkwafina's Grandma Walked Out During Her Movie

[@ab6ixblindforloveismyultja641]

She’s relatable because you can tell that she’s always nervous lol.

[@cliffd8380]

Well she's from Queens. We are kinda normal and grounded.

[@BLee9712]

@@cliffd8380 Yes we are

[@FundingGym]

Ellen was lousy with Awkwafina. That girl deserved a better host.

[@hawtinhawaii]

This interview was really off. So awkward. On Ellen's part.

[@1sTEfFaniE1]

Ellen seems like she's running on autopilot.

[@Cloudfive55]

Honestly, I don't think Ellen is that comfortable with Asian people.

[@Prettymapleleaf]

ShaSha her heart isn’t in it anymore I feel

[@susannahhart3946]

Sophie W. Whaaat??!? Other than this particular train wreck...what other “Asian people” has Ellen supposedly been uncomfortable around? You can’t watch one awkward interview and say that. There’s literally hundreds of other possible reasons for a not-so-hot interview...

[@bullybeeter6128]

If you dont make her laugh she's not interested

[@mandyanderson2767]

Ellen was kinda rude to this woman. Never seen her less enthusiastic to a guest 😬

[@MaryMHille]

I thought that as well.

[@thesmlye]

It was totally awkward from the start - Ellen's tone and body language says it all. Hats off to Awkwafina for being professional during the interview because if it was me, I would probably excuse myself off the set.

[@redtape9484]

she's generally rude to everyone

[@crocxxx]

It’s August 2020 now everyone knows the true Ellen

[@kevinwilloughby2807]

Oh yeah, check out almost any other interview with an Asian guest and you’ll see it. Ali Wong?

[@mamemb6258]

I noticed that Ellen is cheerful,fun,loose and funny only when she actually like the guest. She behave differently when she feel like the person is beneath her, like she isn't that big of a star in her point of view. She's talking like she doesn't care. Saying your amazing like she doesn't mean it.

[@ADifferentVibe]

Exactly. When guests are renowned or widely considered physically attractive, she treats them better than others, which is sad considering Ellen is supposed to be one of the classier tv hosts. I hope someone points this out to Ellen as constructive feedback to be better. More interviews like this aren't helping her.

[@dinkerz]

You guys are projecting, hard! 😒

[@mamemb6258]

@@dinkerz If that much people agree that must be true

[@dinkerz]

Mame Mb That’s not how truth works, but ok. Y’all share your delusions.

[@mamemb6258]

@@dinkerz Did you even watch her interview with other celebrities compared to this one or many other where she was acting condescending? And you need to chill it's our opinion we can think whatever we want to think. You're getting bothered for someone who doesn't even know you exist. Chill dude

[@sly9507]

seems like Ellen is getting tired of her own show

[@00Alexis11]

Been noticing that for the last few years actually

[@Sbannmarie]

I've thought that for YEARS

[@gillianlandry283]

I know right! She spent more time talking about the cat than the Golden Globes that Awkwafina received! Super strange!

[@pickeymcpickerson9141]

@@gillianlandry283 Wasn't this pre recorded?

[@mimizy123]

Sylvester Zeman Without reading the comments I noticed that right away!!!! Like Ellen didn’t care! Who knows but I watched it a few times and Ellen stutters when she says first Asian American women. Like just say Asian.. I thought the whole thing was so awkward on Ellen’s part. Never seen her like this. I don’t like

[@amstephens2449]

Her character was very relatable in the movie. I was almost in tears walking out the cinema. This is the kinda movie that makes you think and feel

[@ScubaSteve5]

Jumanji isn’t that serious

[@pixelette98]

@@ScubaSteve5 lol not jumanji

[@tripletsgirl]

Ann Mary which movie ?

[@amstephens2449]

dva the farewell

[@cramandrei]

So true

[@heymeghey9]

she deserves everything in this world she’s so wholesome.

[@heymeghey9]

thinkHarder i genuinely never cared what you had to say no offense

[@wrenegade6283]

I screeched so loud I woke my mom in the middle of the night when she won. So happy and proud of her😭

[@BL3SSed-Bliss]

Lol, not wholesome, if you know her. 😏😅 Nonetheless, she def deserves her success!! She’s totally earned it, to boot.🌟 Huge shoutout to “Girl Code” (and of course her music)! 🥰

[@ashalee6322]

Don't let Ellen's attitude here, put you off from seeing "The Farewell" (the movie Awkwafina starred in) It is AMAZING! "The Farewell" is one of the best films I've seen in years. I laughed, I cried ... I learnt some things about Chinese culture and also realized that my family handled my Grandma passing in a similar way. It's a beautiful film, every step of the way. Essential viewing for anyone dealing with loss or the death of a loved one. Well done Awkwafina! She deserves many accolades for her role.

[@ttytexetr282]

Then you should watch little miss sunshine it has the same Indie vibes

[@xinsee5704]

Actually the grandma never passed….she has lived and lived and going strong! That’s a movie every one should watch especially if a doctor tells them their family member is dying or at the EOL.

[@priyankagujar7628]

She won! And created history!

[@srinivastalada3531]

Yessssssss

[@cheedarcheese5811]

🥺🥺💘

[@chrisp.beacon7258]

Ya

[@EsotericOccultist]

Still waiting for China to put white people in their movies 🙄

[@REAL6]

What history? A woman won. Race doesn't matter.

[@tegabaahmedia]

Ellen: How are you Akwafina: yah.. no.. I mean... yah.. no 😂😂

[@est9949]

She's hilarious I like her dry humor

[@JiMiNYC]

Ohy yeah yeah umm yeah yeah yeah 😁

[@TAMANDJON]

😂😂

[@legends3ud]

At what minute ?

[@lynetoto2616]

Yah😂😂😂😂😂

[@veron-c9p]

Is it just me or does Ellen look like she always has like 0 interest in having her guests in the show and she's like super ready to kick em out??

[@mitaw4424]

To all awkward kids out there.. you are awkward and you should embrace it! Look at her! Still awkward but she made it! 💯

[@cheedarcheese5811]

paramita wulandari aww 🥺💪🏻🥰

[@yazzidillard7087]

Facts

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

I love her so much!

[@rmsfavoritelilcrab4006]

Thx for this. About to change my name to awkwaphonie.

[@Sdority905]

correction: still awkward AND she made it

[@PJadiOS]

Feels like they're not vibing.

[@4MyENTERTAINMENTtv]

I’m sure it was awkward asking someone about an award show that hadn’t happened yet not knowing if they had won or not.

[@est9949]

And she runs on the awkwardness 😂 I like her

[@TisLita]

I mean there is a theory that the winners already know they won but have to act suprised

[@CountryCowboy008]

@@TisLita I think it's true because I can't recall Golden Globes awarding someone who wasn't there, unlike the Oscars.

[@almz19]

Countrycowboy08 they literally awarded Russell Crowe last night who wasn’t there because he’s in Australia dealing with the fires...

[@Tinetush1]

​ Countrycowboy08 Heaps of people have won without being present. Olivia Colman won in 2017 and Maggie Smith wasn't present for any of her 3 golden globes

[@natgeox]

This was awkward, and not because of awkwafina.

[@palmerciara2106]

Fren Chips i think it’s because of the topics . Like the cat peeing , and her grandma walking out .... just like , topics that don’t have importance , also the fact Ellen didn’t know if she won a golden globe or w.e Then the crowd isn’t really as responsive to this interview

[@CinematicAnimeTrailers]

Is Ellen sick or tired? She has zero energy and it's sad

[@friedchicken9325]

Cinematic Anime Trailers she’s dying

[@haley8182]

She's bored with this interview lol

[@akovacsrealtor]

I think she was just tired after the Golden Globe. Probably stayed out later than usual.

[@stevenswithav]

Maybe she's not feeling well?

[@ernierodriguez2648]

Hot Hungarian Tv this was filmed before the golden globes, I don’t think you got the joke.

[@Nopalita311]

I love her in all her movies from rich Asians to ocean 8 I’m a huge fan of her I love her and farewell omg I loved it

[@lynntide9486]

Patty Ramos she’s also in jumanji next level, and she’s REALLY good as grandpa eddie.

[@Nopalita311]

Sarah Tide omg that’s right thank u

[@lynntide9486]

Patty Ramos ofc girl

[@kbanghart]

@@lynntide9486 she was freakin awesome in Jumanji!!

[@nalinii1215]

And killing eve !

[@SuperWacky15]

I swear I hear the laughter of the same guy during all the interviews.

[@damiengarbutt7229]

It's Ellen's hype man. Every talk show has one. Steve Harvey's hype man is the funniest.

[@joansherlock860]

I thought it was Andy

[@davidlewis5409]

That’s Andy

[@lucyeleanor1369]

I WAS JUST THINKING THAT

[@heilymiranda4422]

Lol

[@FieryFlamingFajitas]

Nobody: Awkwafina: "Yeahyeah, pretty much, yeah" I can totally relate

[@JonChenTS13]

That Rad Guy yeah same yeah

[@karina-vz9zz]

the fact that she *DID* win though makes this so much better

[@marisolcolon9698]

That was the most boring interview!! What happen?? I always enjoy Ellen’s interviews and was unpleasantly surprised when I watched this interview and saw how dry and boring Ellen was toward one of the funniest and sweetest actress on her show! I absolutely love aquafina🥰❤️

[@aqualcunopiaceclassico3201]

Ellen is cheerful as long as their guest are no Asians

[@supermariomya6775]

Ellen is racist

[@ionebae9157]

When an Asian guest walks onto her show, Ellen's sense of humor goes out the window. When Awkwafina talked about her grandma walking out in the middle of her movie, Ellen acted like it was child abuse... smh

[@chloeh3174]

Congrats to both of them for their Golden Globes!! Well deserved.

[@TAMANDJON]

❤❤❤

[@tebzmoney259]

Am I the only person who thinks that Awkwafina and Miley sound similar.

[@chantelmack646]

Tebz Meyers nope

[@AlanJLopez-gj5gf]

Nope! You should hear her sing. Twinssss

Try Natasha Lyonne

[@sirajulmustafa2157]

They do! First thing that came to me when I heard her talk in the movie

[@kkandsims4612]

Well Awkwafina is older

[@richardc7869]

I think the story about her grandmother is just about as cute as you can get. ❤️

[@ionebae9157]

Ellen doesn't agree, she didn't even get that it's supposed to be funny...

[@lm5796]

She’s socially awkward, so, of course she would use, filler words in her conversation. Give me a break.

[@petreajohnson-turner5671]

L M exactly!

[@T23-u5x]

Does Ellen not like home girl orrrrr what???Because this interview was uncomfortable and sort of mean on Ellen’s part. Any body with me on this? 😣

[@itsk1tty55]

Yes watched her interview lots of other people she seemed to like and she put lots of energy. In this one she was dull and it did seem very akward. The conversation did not flow at all. Am stopping to watch Ellen Show after this.

[@ionebae9157]

Ellen doesn't connect with Asian guests unless its Ken Jeong

[@flacaxo92]

Ellen is sooo done with her own show! She doesn’t have the love and passion like she use to. These interviews are just horrible lately & I love Ellen .

[@YouTubeisaPucciho]

It might hve to do w the negative feedback she's been getting via social media . Probably hurt tht ppl actually feel tht way about her and is trying to get through each interview as best she can , but the depression is likely still there . A personal battle brought to her workplace , kinda like wht Wendy Williams was going through w her husband (or ex husband) at home .

[@kshitijshrey]

This conversation is a lil uncomfortable .. maybe it's just me 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@loveislove2359]

That's the awkward vibe they were talking about.

[@choummalys1860]

I think shes newer to this level of fame through crazy rich asians and jumanji so this big of a tall show is big

[@ThunderStorm-st7wn]

Kshitij Shrey no me 2

[@motesmalglad4494]

yeah it was

[@Raciepie]

Ellen’s interviews are always uncomfortable.

[@lemasque2112]

I remember Awkwafina when she first started KZbin videos years ago. She has come a long way and has managed to accomplish the unthinkable in such a short matter of time. I can't even imagine being in her shoes. It's a lot to take in. I love her awkwardness because she's being herself and not what is expected of her.

[@jemaidagami9363]

My favorite cartoon voice actors... Sisu and Dory. 💕

[@LeendaDProductions]

yassss awkafinaaaa

[@rotyler2177]

Was that really you, Leenda??? :)

[@JuanMartinez-fr3hs]

Ellens sarcasm is being matched masterfully by akwafina and it seems Ellen can't handle it lol

[@cori7209]

I absolutely love her laugh!! It so genuine.

[@guillaumel.5483]

Happy she won! So funny, down to earth & such a great actress!

[@ianbeanie]

When the Ellen meets the Asian Ellen 😂

[@nikikhojandi9485]

Oh my god I had forgotten about that😂😂😂😂😂

[@Sdority905]

I was anticipating that she would mention that in the interivew

[@brendaryan306]

Does she not know? 😂

[@nephtys369]

Omg I forgot about that

[@micaylawilson4370]

take a shot every time she says “yeah”

[@devonkelly1235]

Now I'm in rehab

[@yanelisayanelisa8727]

@@devonkelly1235 😂😂😂

[@guyinabluetanktop1943]

And then the alcohol poisoning got me!

[@nilda787]

64 times 😂

[@BigLyfe09]

Nnnnnno! 😂

[@trishabnot7125]

Is it me??? Or did ELLEN make this interview awkward ???? 😳

[@EsotericOccultist]

@aonewomancrowd Aren't they both Americans?

[@ionebae9157]

It's not just you.

[@DeejayJeanP]

Awkwafina - I thought this was a water bottled brand lol.

[@sarcasticklutz]

spelled differently

[@aleksavujovic2999]

Jennifer Aniston on phone...

[@loimataatirai]

Awkward 🥴

[@aizhananwar]

I thought it is mermaid)

[@chailatteoatmilk]

the water bottle brand is spelled Aquafina

[@INTHESALLOW]

And she actually won a Golden Globe... Love Awkwafina!

[@tasnimanimanimaa]

I watched The Farewell a month after my grandma had passed away and I had the whole screening room in the cinema to myself to cry out loud. The movie was so honest and so heartfelt. I come from an asian family too and when my grandma's death was approaching they didn't even want to tell her but one of her daughters told her so she got to say goodbye to all of us and I think it's better that way. The grandma in the movie didn't get to say goodbye to her own granddaughter and that bit in the movie broke me down. It made me reflect on my relationship with my grandma and made me grateful that I had the chance to say goodbye to her.

[@pzfam868]

Am I the only one that thinks Awkafina could've been a GREAT MULAN

[@quiksilver0000]

Ooooo she does look like Mulan!! Maybe she don't wanna do stunts and sword fighting idk

[@ddnabla3929]

@@quiksilver0000 😂😂 wow .. sure she exactly look like mulan

[@louisasmiles]

@@quiksilver0000 she did a few stunts in Jumanji

[@mxjaemov]

yea definitely if disney stuck with the same vibe for the live version

[@aaabbbb9205]

Ive benn thinking about this a long tym. She look more like mulannnn

[@sharr630]

Just watched "The Farewell". Excellent, truly moving film. You will cry, even if you aren't a crier.

[@lorloretta_]

Awkwafina is usually okay with other interviewers or talk show hosts (the relatable, awkward and dry sense-of-humor kind) but this one with Ellen doesn't sit well with me.

[@samanthacastillo9033]

Lol yall complaining this was awkward when awkwafina literally said she’s awkward

[@rodaxel7165]

Congrats. The Farewell was amazing. I turned into a fan.

[@Itspeteyz]

If ELLEN can have Christmas decorations in January, then so can I!!!

[@est9949]

Lol

[@bibi-we4lg]

This aired before christmas I guess

[@purrpaws7863]

They taped this December 31st and it aired January 1st

[@jiminhart]

On the church calendar, Christmas continues until Epiphany on 6 January. We've always had Christmas in January.

[@realdex]

Taylor Swift said so.

[@elderaarondavis1]

Ellen doesn’t seem to connect well with Asian guests

[@wrenegade6283]

Unless it's Ken jeong

[@palmerciara2106]

It really isn’t because of race . I can see her that awkwafina is indeed awkward , and naturally translates into a uncomfortable tense space

[@marias7599]

Michael Z Nor Hispanics

[@HoneyPoohBear]

@@palmerciara2106 so what is your excuse for the interview she had with Ali Wong?

[@RenM908]

HoneyBear I was about to say she seemed the same way with Ali Wong.

[@KINGJALLA114]

Literally No one. Awkwafina: Yeah Yeah Yeah

[@manishrai7466]

No

[@lorriane9895]

I heard this story some months ago in an interview she did & many others times . I LOVE HEARING IT EVERYTIME!! Grandma is the best !!

[@soulaimab9871]

I love her voice, she's the cutest

[@kj2540]

And super sweet

[@Chiis97]

I’m the same way about the awkwardness

[@Chiis97]

@CHIGGA yeah

[@vsamuels9969]

Congratulations, Nora, on your win!! Loved this interview!!

[@meijianyau4755]

Her grandma is so pure!😍❤️

[@moonlightbae_]

Ellen: looks at audience Audience: *HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA*

[@ggpahulu6897]

Etoile2004 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@catherineboes1424]

Thank you so much Ellen for supporting Australia 🇦🇺 and hope you have a great day Ellen

[@Isakababoy_1]

This is how many times they both said yah

[@Boshek2019]

That guy in the audience is really having the time of his life

[@bettersecret1499]

It's a producer. It's there to laugh

[@Deandon17]

Soo fake everyone notices that

[@mariamalone7135]

Lol I can't not hear it now

[@jedilady4485]

This was taped before the Golden Globe....congrats Awkwafina for winning!

[@tonyfreeman8609]

the whole interview is full of yeahs, ya, yeahs, hahahaha, but indeed, The Farewell is such an amazing and touching film, and Awkwafina is truly talented.

[@RahmatHidayat-fi2ym]

I keep pronouncing her name like "Aquafina" 😂

[@susannahhart3946]

Rahmat Hidayat That is the correct pronunciation though. The pronunciation of the brand Aquafina & her name Awkwafina is exactly the same.

[@tillietrue9397]

Grandma eating popcorn with straw chopsticks....PRICELESS 😄❤

[@kallyannabanana3723]

this whole interview is just straight awkward.

[@christian_k_e]

I always find awkwafina awkward

[@kallyannabanana3723]

Christian Koch I find her funny and easy to communicate with like a open book

[@kallyannabanana3723]

Christian Koch or shes just really really shy

[@ionebae9157]

It's awkward cause of Ellen

[@LoveyDovey9000]

Paving the way for Asian actresses in the entertainment industry

[@ges3061]

She’s so humble love her

[@SMGAA]

That the cutest cat I’ve ever seen and smart 😂😂😂

[@liaj5724]

Just watched Jumanji next level today and she was HILARIOUS 😂😍

[@queylopez8826]

She's always been awkward. Okay, now I understand why it's 'Awkwafina'. Hi Nora.

[@thalblankson4002]

She went to my college. So proud of her.

[@thalblankson4002]

@jerrica Awkafina went to my college. UAlbany

[@AmarynSparky992]

I was saddened when Ellen started calling him "it"

[@onelia3058]

She is so beautiful. Love her ❤❤👏👏👏

[@Ignacioforever69]

Yah!!! Yah!!! Yah!!!! Okay, her time to shine. We’ll go ahead and shine however you shine ❤️

[@sammyrl16]

She won! She really deserved it, I loved the movie.

[@Samkin04]

Yay Akwafina..... i just love her movies it’s fun and funny😍😍😍

[@alainar6877]

her default is just saying “yeah”

[@khatimmclean852]

I'm so proud of her!!! I remember just loving her on girl code. Keep working, and dreaming!!!!

[@TheMr3742]

Ellen:congratulations Awkwafina:yeah, yeah, yeah, oh yeah. Love her

[@donnaanddavid1]

I just love this young woman. Good for her!!

[@comershaw7610]

English is my secondary language. Whenever I’m confused, nervous, or panic, or don’t know the English word I want to say, I just say a lot of “yeah, yeah, yeah.”

[@MiSz3VANS]

FraBlAcy

[@sgd.6830]

I’ve never seen Awkwafina before, she was lovely 😊

[@marcop.9744]

She is a little awkward but that’s what makes her so real and approachable. She was amazing in The Farewell and apparently did not grow up speaking Chinese (just hearing it), but learned how to speak the lines in the movie.

[@lala3328lb]

If awkward was an interview...... 😉😂😂😂😂 bless them both, that was a struggle. 😂😂😂💙

[@aimeesales8812]

love Ellen what a beautiful heart she has 💛 omg I love Andy such a funny lad, love watching videos of Ellen scaring him, it cracks me up every time 😂

[@wendyavalos7475]

Love her, I think she is a great actress ❤️🙂.

[@Coco81218]

Congrats to her being the first Asian American to win a Golden Globe for Best Lead Actress. Hopefully, she gets nominated for an Oscar along with Zhao Shuzhen. They both did phenomenal in the film. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@AfroAngola]

We will have to wait and see. The l Lead Actress category is VERY COMPETITIVE this year!!! However, I'm glad A LOT OF women of color are being recognized this year : Lupita Nyong'o, Jennifer Lopez, Cynthia Erivo, etc

[@naziz6362]

yeah yeah yeah... what a great interview! Sounds like me when I’m talking to someone I really don’t want to talk to

[@whatheck6797]

N M 😆🤣😂

[@localasian]

I need to name myself Awkwafina, I'm super awkward.

[@ridzwanmds4958]

I'd named you Awkwarina

[@KyloRen4238]

Happy B-day Awkwafina. UR beautiful. U are amazing, seriously! I love Neighbors 2 Sorority Rising, The SpongeBob Movie On The Run and The Simpsons. U were wonderful. Love u. May the Peace be with u Awkwafina. From Harlingen Texas. June 2, 1988 June 2, 2022 through June 2, 3022

[@jihanelahrir]

Not trying to tell my life story out here but that Farewell movie touched me so deep. I lived in China for a year and a couple of months and I was very very “homesick” so I decided to watch the movie. And boy I cried, cried, cried 😭 Edit: oh and I loved Awkwafina’s performance 👌🏼

[@rusbiamatya1421]

Great movie . Love you Ellen and Awkwafina 💛

[@300215415456]

“Those are 2 straws” I literally LOL’d

[@kongchang2961]

Hi

[@georgievang77]

Proud of you Akwafina! Your personality is AWESOME!😊❤🖒😍

[@olivlogs187]

I can't believe that I went to the same high school as this woman, at the same time.

[@galacticwarlock2271]

Aww her granny eats popcorn with chopstick straws. Soo super cute.

[@dlr7308]

This convo is awkwafina

[@Larry84J]

😊amazing lady. Happy for her success. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@linzylu3565]

Eating with straws help to keep fingers clean of butter.

[@LegendPDN]

No kidding.

[@sugino666]

I eat chips with chopsticks to keep my hands clean too 😂😂😂that's true

[@mtjokro]

she’s so humble 🤍

[@ahhethan]

Who loves Awkwarfina?? | | | |

[@camhaririem]

Ethan Tanny she is actter,she was in ocean’s 8

[@fabianvictoria-moreno3008]

LOVE HER RASPY VOICE