Billy Eichner & Rachel Bloom | Actors on Actors - Full Conversation

The “Billy on the Street” star chatted with “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s” Rachel Bloom about how a fan encounter made him “understand the challenges of being Justin Bieber,” how both of them found fame on social media and more for Variety and PBS’ “Actors on Actors.”

[@yaya007yaya]

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend actually helped me out of a pretty deep depression I somehow found myself in last year. I saw it on Netflix and just everything about the show made me feel happier while I was watching it. I even downloaded a bunch of the songs to keep that feeling in the car. I've tried to get everyone to watch it, but people seem reluctant for some reason, no matter how highly I praise it :/

[@vamanosninja4143]

Well I totally related to it, because I'm also an Ivy League graduate with little emotional intelligence, starting a new career after being pushed into an academic one by a pushy parent. :)

[@Aylali]

/watch?v=Rynh4TvwSCk I know that feeling. But I found a way to convince people to give it a chance ^^ show them this video, it sums up the TV show perfectly without spoilering it :3

[@wolfpup3]

Yeah, I'm in love with the show-I want to literally hug it if I could. I try to get EVERYONE to watch it but not having as much success as I'd like. I just don't know how it's not possible to utterly adore it instantly.

[@wolfpup3]

Aylai, I don't think the link is complete? Yeah, I'm trying desperately to get everyone I know to watch it.

[@JulianneHannes]

Allyson Bond Same, the songs Sexy French Depression and You Stupid Bitch hit home on how depression and anxiety feels like

[@everybodyloveshigh5s]

I feel like Rachel Bloom is the feminist/writer/comedian/woman Lena Dunham wants to be but falls soooo short.

[@jackiem.8090]

And Lena Dunham gets way more recognition, sadly.

[@CreativeMindsAudio]

Agreed! I feel like Rachel bloom normalizes this stuff and just does it while Lena is more about doing it for a cause and almost making it a ‘token’ sorta thing. Felt like doing it for doing its sake. Both are kinda necessary and helpful though, but i greatly support Rachel bloom’s style of doing it.

[@archermanon3155]

We don't need to put them in competition, fuck this they can contribute a lot both in different way

[@JD-ku3xt]

When you have to tear down one woman (what did she even do, btw?) to compliment another, you are definitely NOT a feminist. Get a life. There are so many actual bad people you could use your insults on instead. 🙄

[@climbinguphill]

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is such a special show. It is the gift that keeps on giving and I am gonna miss it so much.

[@AndyRhodes1]

"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" is a fabulous show. I just watched both seasons in 3 days. So refreshing, entertaining, witty, original, artistic..... :-)

[@camelliam.4235]

wow. that's alot of shows in 3 days.

[@AndyRhodes1]

:-) Like a very long movie. I was off from work.

[@yaya007yaya]

Andy Rhodes I'm impressed, I can't get ANY guys to give it a shot. It's soooo frustrating.

[@vamanosninja4143]

I just did pretty much the same thing. :P Funny, weird show. Although I didn't watch all episodes.

[@atiyauthmani8516]

BEEN THERE, DONE DAT...

[@BringMyFreak]

Rachel Bloom is my KZbin obsession atm. Lol I feel like her and I have a very similar sense of humor. She is such an inspiration, and I love Crazy Ex Girlfriend! Don't let anyone tell you that people don't like you...because the people that don't, are terrible...and you're amazing! You may never read this, but it's worth writing. Hahaha Yo go girl...do it. Oh...Like...#RachelBloom I don't know how to work the interwebs. Whatevs.

[@sidbell2722]

It's always so jarring seeing billy act so demure. Nonetheless, they are both good actors and I love their work.

[@mallory9486]

I want to be Rachel Bloom when I grow up

[@lidai3316]

I am totally addicted to Crazy Ex Girlfriend. I watched the first season on Netflix, and rewatched it when season 2 was about to come out. Then I watched season 2, and rewatched it with my boyfriend because I want him to love the show as much as I do. Now that season 3 is on air, I am rewatching season 1 & 2 so that I'll be ready to watch season 3 when it is on netflix.

[@asilverbox]

They actually post every episode on CW.com if you wanna keep up right now! But if you wanna rewatch before I def get it, just thought I'd spread the word

[@lidai3316]

omg i didn't know that. Thank you so much for letting me know!

[@Candyswirl1980]

You sound like me! Did I write this?

[@aprilsatelier]

Season 4, the final arch to the story, is genius, if you're able to keep up with it

[@erwinsm10]

Rachel Bloom , superb actress !! deserves the Golden globe title for sure ! very believable when playing her part in the show and that is what matters ! people who hate you or talk crap about you obviously have poor sense of good character . Rachel , there will always be haters and you just proven how great you are by being chosen for your Golden globe award . That is a title grand enough to cause envy, jealousy and hate . Great job !!

[@uiscepreston]

Billy not screaming and carrying on is an impressive thing.

[@YugantikaMohapatra]

I would watch a 20-hour thing if it's with these two.

[@elihauser1840]

when she talked about her golden globe i really wanted him to turn into on the street billy and scream I HAVE AN EMMY

[@Ttoby89]

Awesome. I think they're both amazing, and it's good to hear that your inspirations doubt themselves too. Only human, y;all. Etc.

[@NotMe-vd9bs]

omg...OMG HOW AM I JUST SEEING THIS????

[@jessruhl24]

I was a little surprised to learn how both of these incredible talents used social media to get the attention necessary to make the kind of artwork that they do. When he says that seeing how many people were watching his videos made him feel valid (14:30ish), how did he get the motivation to keep making videos before there was momentum? I think the importance of a social media platform is one of the things standing in the way of a lot of great emerging artists today who don't know how to navigate those platforms.

[@liannelopez-vito9827]

I can honestly just listen to Rachel Bloom all day 💕

[@professthesidekick]

Rachel Bloom, you are effing awesome - your show is amazing, & I think you're acting is great lol... (also, I had no idea you worked on Robot Chicken, so that's cool to know)

[@teddy.v]

I love her shoes!

[@Candyswirl1980]

Goddamn those heels! I want them!

[@danvarg]

i love them both so much i cannot believe i am seeing this up until now

[@FaeQueenCory]

Two of my most favorite people ever.

[@cheekynandosss581]

Oh okay I had no idea that the ‘billy on the street’ character was THAT well acted. It’s incredible to see him as his normal self!

[@stephena1671]

my favorite parts of this interview is when they both roll their eyes at each other!

[@HeyitsRayKalani]

I love this series! Very insightful.

[@brownwne]

this was absolutely fabulous

[@joannabanana3372]

that's so funny she mentioned B and H!! as a photo student, I used to buy all my photo paper there! And since Oct. was Sukkot, we had to make sure we ordered before the holiday, because the store would be closed for a month!

[@michal9403]

Billy's face look different in every shot...wow

[@manystar]

He is adorable

[@irrelevantchangeling]

Love both these guys

[@irreplaceable02]

that was amazing, now i need them to work together on something!

[@vamanosninja4143]

That would be great they have so much in common.

[@aspektx]

I love these people and it's so wonderful that we get to watch what they create. Yet I can't help but think of the thousands of hard working entertainers who never "make it".

[@jordangauthier2584]

I love this... such a fantastic interview.. very entertaining and engaging... now I didn't know who Rachel was, I came to watch billy, but I am thrilled to find out who she is ahahahha. Such an uplifting lady..

[@MarktMorris]

I love her, I love her, I love her.

[@arigoodfriend1762]

Rachel Bloom is a goddess and Crazy Ex Girlfriend is the jewel of the world. she's bursting with talent how dare you shit on her Neil Patrick Harris.

[@333anders6]

was more like billy eichner on himself! LOL

[@izzygraze]

Wait..what was the name of Billy's show? I didn't quite get it.

[@frankstein9982]

Billy in the street and Difficult people

[@Soul-mw8pe]

This interview sounds like two actors ended up at the same party in a corner and are just waiting for their turn to talk about themselves rather than actually talk to each other.

[@TOPOTWO]

I would hug the shit out of the tall dude.

[@nanajiloh]

Who writes those questions

[@fassbenderf716]

Billy eichners big fan is here,be cautious,guys.

[@gizanglyer5299]

how did she not laugh at anything he said

[@SK-kw4kz]

He said "Difficult People" a lot

[@1991stacy]

I had to stop this because the artwork in the back was triggering my trypophobia.

[@binaryvoid0101]

I have trypophobia too.

[@benshepherd479]

what is that? just curious, I've never heard of it before

[@yasmahmom6554]

+Ben Shepherd fear/ anxiety caused by holes. I have it too and it manifests in elevated heart rates, itching when I see lots of black dots ( my main trigger, this artwork is more tolerable for me).

[@samsquanch197]

Do vaginas and butt holes scare you?

[@AssassinNasa16]

carefulandpolite Yes! I was watching another one of these and noticed it and said I would never watch another because of it but I love Billy to much so I'm just trying not to look. The more I think about it the more I wanna itch myself. I wanna puke just typing this tbh

[@azaefe]

like.

[@oz2986]

Am I the only one that was bothered by those pieces in the portraits on the wall

[@vapalaca]

Forgot to take your pills again?

[@14jemima]

And what about going pale on command ? I've always thought it must be an mazing feat for an actor.

[@AbdielCoronado]

did i saw a fly in billy's face?

[@WinterlyHeights]

8:43 - Just as Billy says "down to earth". Oh, the timing...

[@bigmass4792]

My favorite jews

[@carolinacarvalho2254]

She says a lot of "like" hahah

[@Ray_D_Tutto]

Neil Patrick Harris thinks so too.

[@elihauser1840]

i want him to be the next love interest on crazy ex girlfriend and she chases him over and over but he's gay

[@chazbachman5534]

some of these actors on actors videos are really good but this one is kinda awkward..

[@patrickfreeman6851]

Rachel looks like she is in agony in the thumbnail.

[@xylem5404]

Once I noticed Billy's droopy right eyelid I can't focus on anything else

[@Ray_D_Tutto]

How about Rachel's uneven bottom lip.

[@stephena1671]

this video wasn't necessarily bad, but jesus christ way to put two people who have no chemistry whatsoever together in one room and tell them "okay, make some magic." the way they interact is so awkward and fake.

[@chinglebingle8243]

Stephen A Bloom could have feigned more interest

[@writerchick94]

its interesting you say that because i really like billy eichner but my first thought watching this is that he seems super patronizing in this

[@asnalelo.165]

rachel bloom i love you billy eichner you're annoying

[@asnalelo.165]

@SLAPPY THE DUMMY I think he’s a little annoying.

[@asnalelo.165]

@SLAPPY THE DUMMY good for you m8. I love doing voice impressions too

[@bongodave13]

She's great. Can't stand him in anything.

[@semi-sweet]

Um excuse you they're both amazing.

[@cizentotue]

i cant stand both of them what a great match!

[@Missteree87]

Jews

[@camelliam.4235]

are talented.

[@Candyswirl1980]

Camellia M. 😄

[@nello6303]

2 awkward jewy kids grow up and become successful but somehow more awkward

[@xpledgeturnprestigex]

WOW she says like a lot. So distracting.

[@nickimarie683]

Oh please...so HARD, flaky people who need to get a grip on reality. boo hoo.