Charades with Ryan Seacrest and Taraji P. Henson

Jimmy and Ryan Seacrest face off against Taraji P. Henson and The Roots' Tariq in a game of charades.
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Charades with Ryan Seacrest and Taraji P. Henson
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[@mahasaruchi8174]

taraji's sassy walk is goals

[@rochellefaye7737]

yeah !! those legs

[@saraa5840]

Right 😂😂

[@rustylee1836]

Is goals a slang that didn't catch on?

[@stephenjubilee111]

😂👠👠😏😏😏😏😅

[@layalal-kadri9370]

@@rustylee1836 Goals is a slang term used when describing something desirable.

[@cahyaa5202]

can i have her confidence

[@warcamp70]

There's nobody stopping you. I wish more women had her spirit and attitude.

[@sanume6268]

Cahya A God!!!! i want her confidence too

[@Hollins23]

Confidence!!? More like arrogance!

[@sanume6268]

Exquisite Photography yes def. i wish i can have that too

[@rosalenahayden-page4962]

moo mm BH

[@jessicamcpherson6153]

"i just wanted you to know Taraji P. Henson will be taking over the Jimmy Fallon Show" Lmao this girl slays with humour

[@crescentmoon-5097]

That was very funny

[@SimplyChinnyify]

Jessica McPherson I like how Jimmy said "Stop" afterwards like she really gonna take over the show😂😂

[@crescentmoon-5097]

SimplyChinny Yeah & u can see the differences about his eyes when he loose or when he win the game. Here he was piss off

[@SimplyChinnyify]

Hamoudi - Yea, when he losing, he gets a tad bit more serious 😂 So competitive

[@crescentmoon-5097]

SimplyChinny I love 5:09-5:15 when Taraji try to play, but he took way serious😆😆😆

[@bandana.7077]

SHE'S FREAKING AMAZING!!! Her energy and her vibe, man, they don't get enough credit

[@kingbaschdor5649]

+Nguyen Dan She is just annoying in my opinion

[@tamiyahdennis8113]

+King Baschdor I'm not trying to be rude but if u don't have a nice thing to say don't say nothing at all

[@Saronite]

+Tamiyah Dennis true .. i hate energetic people but i wouldn't say their annoying ... that's just being rude

[@HunterGreeny]

+Tamiyah Dennis You've asked in a KZbin comment section for people not to be rule lmao

[@dannyhuynh371]

+HunterGreeny rude**

[@ifrahleyla5890]

I was just staring at her shoes the entire time. They are gorgeous!

[@odettekanga4889]

They are louboutons

[@Circatat]

LOL thought i was the only one. and those legs though..

[@ClairaudienceGirl]

ikr

[@michellecyna1373]

Loving the Louboutins... lol

[@pettygirl2728]

Same!

[@dizizkelvin]

4:58 when you get to excited and you surprisingly celebrated with the wrong team. lol ryan 😅😅😅

[@User-hy6ur]

LOL FR

[@FalCKeT]

+Kelvin Carpio iim dying im dying

[@Samsingh820]

lmao

[@Christian-dg1wp]

Just like how he tried to high-five a blind dude

[@evan3087]

Ryan was hilarious, he almost thought he is in other team 😂

[@tolupuplove]

Taraji P. Henson didn't even let me get a minute into this video without her killing me. 0:43 is when she killed me. She's so freaking hilarious and that walk/look she did back to her seat omg.

[@sizzle3207]

+Sgt James Doakes shut up

[@sizzle3207]

***** shut up

[@monicahope402]

+Sgt James Doakes are you kind of idiot ?

[@sizzle3207]

***** shut up

[@scarecrowjuice7282]

+Sgt James Doakes hey fuck face SHUT THE FUCK UP you rude piece of SHIT.

[@GhostDog1907]

Fuck,this Taraji chick is hilarious

[@PiazzaGurl]

I love how competitive Taraji is. Lol her and Jimmy crack me up when they play games.

[@beckwilde]

PiazzaGurl yeah theyre both super competitive LOL

[@danielmartins9901]

Jimmy always looks so serious, not in the competitive way

[@ImanMunawar1]

she needs to get a show that's called cookies with cookie

[@EdeLovesGerrard]

+Iman Munawar U SMART

[@danielalvarado3405]

milk and cookie

[@anthoniaisiguzo3158]

or cooking with cookie illegally

[@claudiocastro9796]

Indeed. She is funny.

[@crescentmoon-5097]

+Iman Munawar I could watch every day if she were having her own talk show, coz she is just lovable and funny

[@juliafowlie]

EVERYTHING ABOUT TARAJI IS AMAZING I CANT GET ENOUGH OF HER

[@MD.-.]

IKR!! I'VE BEEN WATCHING HER ON DIFFERENT TALK SHOWS FOR THE WHOLE DAY ❤️

[@keilablizzard5623]

Me neither !!

[@cecoletti1]

She's super competitive and I love it

[@PlayaP69]

LOL. Most Virgos are! 😂😃😈

[@PlayaP69]

LOL. Most Virgos are! 😂😃😈

[@AddieMiller01]

That blue dress is really pretty!

[@tysenrivers2244]

The dress was fine, but the one filling it out was better!

[@newsgirl132]

I know!! Too short for my taste, but I still love it

[@bethanybrown3758]

I'm more in love with those Louboutin heels😍

[@derjoh1986]

Tysen Rivers OH, and you know this!!!!! LOL

[@TomHawthorneJr]

I agree,,, TOTALLY!!!!

[@alaskagal4958]

Why is this beautiful, talented, happy, confident woman who's obviously having fun and playing it up for the audience, receiving so many negative comments about being "annoying"? Would someone please explain to me why she's qualified to be "annoying" and Miranda Sings, who was in the same damn bit, wasn't? Can't we all agree to hold hands, sing Kumbaya, let bygones be bygones, and share a little bit of envy for those beautiful Louboutin heels she's wearing? Just sayin'

[@violeta585]

Did you even check the comments on Miranda's video?...it's worse.

[@alaskagal4958]

Voicu Violeta Yeah, I did. I admit that I didn't think her character played off well on the show and she was much better on that comedians-in-cars-drinking-coffee thing. She was annoying, but the comments about her were absolutely nasty-pants.

[@alaskagal4958]

***** Oh, yes, I do see the pattern. As a woman, I also see the pattern of hate against women of size, color, ethnicity, gender, race, religion-you name it. I do not hold those who might be called out for cards of any type: size, color, ethnicity, gender, martial status, race, religion. You got it; you named it; I'm totally with you. I just simply wanted to bring everyone's attention, in a positive manner, to this beautiful, talented, black, woman, with killer dress sense, (she's wearing the Louboutin's not me or you) talent, and ability to put Fallon in his place. I am more than happy to put hypocrites--especially those posting on social media with bad grammar--in their place(s) ... with a kind sense of love, humor, and wit. Wolfie (and I mean that in the most, kind, caring way possible): please let me know when you're in my neck of the woods and I'll invite you to the house for aperitifs and appetizers. :)

[@alaskagal4958]

***** Whew! That there is great praise from someone who existentially lives (and works!) he bloody hell in which he affectionately calls home, or dare I say, "Precious". :)

[@rockandclassiccars]

I would TOTALLY sing Kumbaya with you :D

[@aprilmay90585]

Love Taraji! So cute and energetic

[@thabsmk7840]

+aprilmay90585 Hot too!

[@venivinivinci]

truuueee

[@johnjancar6152]

+aprilmay90585 No she's not, she's a loud mouthed, annoying chick, who the hell wants to be with that everyday lol

[@aprilmay90585]

***** I didn't say anything about being with her every day!! haha

[@ndo533]

+John Jancar her boyfriend perhaps?

[@destinyupchurch]

Taraji is so extra lol I love it.

[@sampledarchives]

"120 points" "$120,000!!!!!"

[@priyankaravichandhran]

Sarah Naomie Sounds like what "Phoebe" would say.

[@brosegoes]

You’re goddamn gorgeous 😮

[@timvandenburg1526]

I almost spat out my cereal, I love her so much

[@jakedickinson6309]

That is a hilarious phrase. 🤣

[@123melly321]

this woman is the sweetest thing on earth

[@juliancisthebest]

3:08-3:12 is so cute. "Oh, Jimmy" hahaha. Taraji and Jimmy are such a dream team, I love how well they get along.

[@haltdiefresse1185]

That was super cute 😂❤️

[@mariacountrow55]

01:19 when you have the best grade in class 😂

[@Lovelyonuoha]

+maria countrow lol

[@marianitamontoya8610]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lkay8688]

Taraji P is awesome lmao... All of you who are calling her annoying, are a bunch of idiots. She is suppose to act like this, for the audience. You want her to act like Tariq, with his awkward ass? She is the reason this video is entertaining. Should of taken over the show for real lmao.

[@ncdelhomme1]

Agreed, love her.

[@MrGavinmccolgan]

You really think the audience was loving her? i understand if your a fan of hers, and i actually like her as an actress. BUT... you gotta admit she was kinda obnoxious.

[@Andromeister27]

truth

[@MrGavinmccolgan]

***** then clearly you don't look at the comment section or watch any of these videos

[@lkay8688]

***** well...you just put a "an" before "loud"...which proves you are stupid, which proves your opinion is invalid.. sorry kid.

[@TapDatFish]

He felt naked when his hat fell off, bless

[@99annamarie]

this was definitely my favorite so far. taraji is hysterical 😭

[@thubelihlezondi5822]

THE DRUMMER IS A BASS GOD!!!!

[@saeed_masifi]

Good*

[@imanxious275]

Thubelihle Zondi what no ^

[@MrPeanutToes]

Based God*

[@ristovskastefanija]

who said that

[@candyman329]

Original comment was funny but then this comment section went to shit 🤦‍♂️

[@bandana.7077]

ok, so now people qualify "polite" as being supper quiet and introvert, like for REALLLLLL, Taraji is having fun, I find her utterly charming, beautiful and classy, AND ALL, she's incredible, her personality is GOAL. Like I'm an introvert, I know I cant never be like her but I adore everything about her. These people in the comment section are so humorless

[@SkyisBlue2014]

+Nguyen Dan I think you're confusing being an introvert with being reclusive, and/or having social anxiety. An introvert is someone who tends to be preoccupied with their own thoughts and needs their alone time. A lot of them are just as social as extroverts, they just need alone time to recharge, whereas extroverts recharge from being around other people and tend to not like being alone at all. There's also ambiversion, which is in the middle. You'd be surprised how many actors, performers and politicians consider themselves introverts.

[@firestarterxox69]

+Sky is Blue. No, it's pretty apparent you are confused. You know what a root word is right? So... lets look at the word introvert. Hell, let's just look at the antonym of the word which is: "an outgoing, overtly expressive person.". Honestly, I don't even need to say more.

[@Gfresh844]

+Nguyen Dan She's annoying. Basically a child in a women body.

[@helax9684]

+Gfresh844 please it was a game

[@estherpl9173]

+Gfresh844 And what's wrong with that? You can't be too serious all the time. She's having fun don't hate on her just because she's happy and having fun

[@nianicole1500]

taraji stank face had me dyin'😂😂

[@killphaser25]

I love her walk lol

[@Hollins23]

Taraji gives good clues. She acts it out well. I'm surprised at how small Ryan Seacrest looks next to Jimmy Fallon.

[@yasmeenshabazz9692]

she's so lively, I love it

[@Analia1ish]

She looks real good in that blue..

[@claudiocastro9796]

I never thought that Taraji was all that fun, I loved her.

[@monakuchul]

Taraji is QUEEN. she SLAYED that outfit. daaaaamn cookie

[@killphaser25]

I want her shoes

[@maryjaneberrys]

+Lawstidentity they are apparently the most painful shoes ever cause there is no support its just the heel and then the flat part of the shoe so all your weight is on your toes. there are a lot of youtube videos about them

[@4daluvofnikki]

+Lawstidentity Me too.

[@BrooklynKing22]

same

[@neosealandfreighters9542]

muppets dont wear shoes

[@chickensalad5591]

+Neosealand Freighters that's not even funny

[@MisterBlackOps1]

wasn't that the dude that tried to high five a blind guy

[@kimmiekay1382]

Bhahaha yes!!!

[@ytpeach]

You remember him for that? How the fuck do people not know Ryan Seacrest...

[@MisterBlackOps1]

peach Where's he from?

[@GenoRL_]

Word how do people not know him wtf

[@ytpeach]

Charazarding Tuturu! He works for SERN.

[@Maxineshawattyatlaw]

I love how competitive she is with Jimmy. She's hilariously amazing

[@Utuber1265]

"The drummer is a base god."

[@rksu747]

You gotta love Taraji's energy!

[@epicbananas101]

I love Taraji, she's got such good energy and makes me laugh so much.

[@fitnessmessiah7525]

Min 4:58 ryans face when he heard "elephant man" then he realizes it wasnt his teammate 😂😂

[@marlonsantos9267]

“120 thousand dollars 💵 “ Taraji got me dead 🤣

[@zentgle]

Taraji is bae!

[@AshrafAnam]

+ZENTVNGLE GAMING Taraji is poop?

[@haya8158]

+Ashraf Anam So you speak Danish? :P

[@zentgle]

Internet talk young grasshopper.

[@ashmano23]

I love Taraji ! Why is she so adorable :'D

[@evermaz4455]

Her legs are soooo beautiful and I'm a straight woman hahah

[@cutieimvu5881]

Okay and who cares

[@SoloViator]

straight? thats what u think lol

[@cutieimvu5881]

Alina Fd it is it means u like the different gender and not the same 0.O

[@rond5936]

Then you haven't seen much. Her legs are obviously average.

[@jeevant3322]

base call call the bass bass the call call the drummer ROFL.....😂😂😂😂

[@itsEnnxx]

3:00 "call the bass! " lmao she killed me 😂😂

[@jeniferisidro9474]

That walk she did after the first one 😂

[@bolaolagunju4735]

Those shoes are worth every fucking penny

[@hunterhess8210]

+Bola Olagunju yass

[@maryjaneberrys]

+Bola Olagunju they are apparently the most painful shoes ever cause there is no support its just the heel and then the flat part of the shoe so all your weight is on your toes. there are a lot of youtube videos about them

[@Superman2011CJ]

+Rainbow Love What is the name of shoe. I see they're red bottoms though.

[@msmelohamid1469]

she's so naturally funny!! 😂

[@Zia.Alexandra]

4:50 lmao Taraji didn't even share with Ryan. he was like "what was it?" lol Ryan 😂😂

[@javilasierra]

She has a strong personality, makes her come off as an annoying person.

[@AleeSteezy]

I agree, but I think she's just a competitive person too when it comes to games. Lol

[@ZoteTheConqueror]

She came off as an obnoxious person because she was trying too hard to be funny by yelling

[@mexicanflank]

Still smash tho

[@minsyoo]

She has an annoying personality, makes her come off as a strong person.

[@RealCanadaTalk]

Eric Cartman just her personality bro, it's not like she did it just for the show. She's actually like this

[@azizakaseruuzi206]

I feel like Ryan was low key feeling Taraji thou😏

[@nyxnes]

Aziza Kas what does that mean

[@tajad.5841]

Nesreen FS it means he kinda liked her

[@khomotsomaake5597]

Aziza Kas super true.😊😊

[@MegaCadette55]

Aziza Kas "low key"? he was booooollllldddd

[@frankiemaier1736]

Who wouldn't feel her?

[@sanume6268]

she should have her own show!!!!

[@dajanalakic1112]

5:14 Quiet little "Stop"(Jimmy)

[@pencilhoarder]

Question: when people sit in those short dresses, are their butts directly touching the seats?

[@hyacinthdibley]

Patricia K hahaha. I was thinking the same exact thing.

[@Joelleeee1]

Patricia K yes.

[@sarita-.-5153]

+Patricia K Yep, the worst feeling ever is sitting on someone's seat after they get up and feeling their warmth on your butt.

[@reason3836]

+Sarita -.- No the worst is when you sit on the plastic seats of a bus in summer and you want to get up.....

[@wolfstar675]

Again people asking stupid questions.

[@dellaforay8643]

I love Taraji she is jokes. You guys making negative comments don't have a sense of humour...seriously...come on man. Lol. When she said Based god I Iaughed so much. Word to Lil B.

[@Sevenkeyss]

Eeww r4e3tay3equipment

[@inthemix7640]

della foray I love her dress too

[@nurlanealiyeva4532]

,jguh gnb

[@mareya]

How can anyone hate Taraji?

[@awesomesk5578]

Taraji is awesome...loved her energy

[@randeriousscott2577]

She said Based God

[@byCuzoh]

WOOP WOOP SWAG

[@thelrproject257]

BitchMob soldier reporting for duty "repthebitchtillidie"

[@rbfx9741]

TYBG

[@scolatti]

LilB TaskForce TYBG

[@Muzikrazy213]

LilB TaskForce fuck him

[@CeciliaCaramel]

I love taraji shes just so funny

[@cupcakeciara6389]

I love Taraji😂😂she's freaking hilarious😍😂😩👌

[@_sarangchae]

3:08 the drummer at the back was laughing silently. lol

[@ramsaybolton3728]

Damn she's fine. I love her personality too.

[@DrewTVlogs]

"let me rub in your face" hahaha

[@UgochiAjuonu]

Her excitement is just great!! 😍

[@vanessacardui8487]

I bet taraji is so awesome to hangout with. haha

[@priyamalhi999]

4:50-4:55.... u will die laughing hard when u look at ryan :D

[@zeda6742]

Hilarious

[@moose1109]

3:10 - The way she says ooh jimmy, haha

[@SidneyIam]

I love her so much oh my God

[@huldaadriyannah1633]

I fucking love her.. lmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaao The 'ah, ah' and then 'Oh Jimmy' . Am i the only one who picked her dirty sounds?

[@jaay2066]

Her energy is everythingggg 🤩

[@keilablizzard5623]

She's beautiful, talented and always happy! I love her!

[@MarcoAurelioGal]

Im so glad she won cause shes is as competitive as jimmy and he deserves people rubbing their victory on his face \o/

[@Outrageon]

I just can't get enough of Taraji. So feisty!

[@MrArcticShadow]

Haha, that shark was adorable.

[@LanceChea]

Taraji is EVERYTHING😩 man I love this woman so much 😍❤️❤️

[@sheshington513]

"THE DRUMMER IS A BASS GOD" I FUCKING DIED HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@phantastic013]

I would like me some of that chocolate

[@SChahal21]

Me too, as long as she doesn't talk!

[@phantastic013]

SC21 lol

[@TomHawthorneJr]

mE TOOOOO, ALL DAY, EVERYDAY..... dayyyyuuummmmm!!!!

[@phantastic013]

***** not sexist, i think he just thinks she's annoying

[@phantastic013]

***** well i didn't intended it to be that way, lighten up why won't cha

[@JD317]

3:11 When Jimmy puts it in

[@tiatiatia9]

I am in LOVE with Taraji OMFG

[@WhoIsThatGirl79]

Love Taraji...her personality is awesome.

[@emilybrown1014]

"Call the base" 😂

[@tanusreesaha6722]

Such an entertaining episode..that woman is the light everyone needs in their lives 😂😂❤️

[@leodegas5950]

Never knew who she was until today and I just love her. In another video she tells Jimmy he so competitive and really she's the competitive one. And so far she's beat him in every game. Just love her energy and her funny faces.

[@SSS111SSS1110]

I like how ryan in the showcase he looked back at the card 4 times while taraji started the act.

[@JjM91084]

everyone's entitled to their opinion. If someone thinks she's annoying on here then that's that. People that are familiar w/ Taraji know she's very fun and outgoing person and has no fake bone in her body (which is a rare quality in hollywood). When Fallon has celebrities do these games, the best ones are the ones who are truly competitive, as most know Fallon is truly competitive and doesn't care if he's playing against the POTUS, he still would do anything to win. I mean anyone else notice how he kept telling Tariq he wasn't allowed to move his mouth when giving his clue (which he barely did) and then when it was Fallon's turn and got on his knees and pushed his nose up to do an impression of a pig and Seacrest kept guessing mice, Jimmy said "this looks like a mouse?" and Seacrest immediately got it after that. That's why these game shows are so fun to watch, Fallon really wants to win. And Taraji was just as competitive (except sexier). Imo, this video got so many views because of the competitiveness b/w Jimmy and Taraji. Look at the game shows that have a couple thousand or hundred thousand views. Those are the ones when the celebs are too cool to play the game (unless it's someone really famous). Oh and another one of my opinions... Taraji is fine as hell and has one of the best personalities an actress/person could have

[@xogulxo2]

Thats a weak ass crowd they must not like her or know her. Shes an amazing actress though check her out on empire!

[@beck01]

5:12 Jimmy's just like, "No, wait, not my job!" 😂

[@bridgetkyeibaffour8778]

I soo much love this woman❤her energy level👌

[@AngelLove890]

3:05 lmfaoo how she sat down

[@addieshiva3382]

*Taraji P. Henson* is *BEYOND AWESOME*!! She just lights up each & every show (where she appears as a guest) with her savage personality!! She's such a beautiful, talented, intelligent, classy, bold, sassy, strong and spontaneous woman who is effortlessly entertaining & has a bang-on sense of humour, & I can never have enough of her!! She's an absolute Queen, She's Taraji!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@zahrai1235]

Haha I love Taraji so much energy I was laughing so hard. And that dress 😍

[@stevieshultz4827]

She was loud, but not annoying. Seemed like a nice girl with a nice personality, and was quite sexy to boot.

[@carrots3865]

i just love Taraji’s personality. she’s so hype and energetic, she reminds me of my cat XD

[@truecous9201]

3 years later & im still watching this 😂😂 She’s the best 😍😍 Ryan @5:05-5:15 had me LOL’ing 😂😂

[@julie9008]

I watch this in 2021 AND i love taraji SOOOO MUCH

[@1steph1x]

She is amazing, her energy and her confidence. Love her.

[@eizharmful]

I love Taraji's enthusiasm

[@Nehway]

I want these damn shoes yo

[@georgiepizarro2568]

😂😂😂😂 i love how they talk and play around like besties😂😂😂☺️☺️ (jimmy & taraji)

[@pashvang5394]

She’s so entertaining! I love her!