Da'Vine Joy Randolph Had to Practice Smoking to Prepare for The Holdovers

Da'Vine Joy Randolph talks about starring in The Holdovers alongside Paul Giamatti, cooking the actual food in the film and having to pick up smoking to prepare for her role.
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[@pamelacurran5386]

Guys get rid of that chair! I've seen so many guests have a hard time trying to sit it in and this poor woman is having to sit sideways. She deserves better. Ditch the chair and just move the sofa over. Then all your guests could sit comfortably. Be respectful, they're called guests, treat them as such!

[@ricthegr8]

OMG I never noticed. It’s so bad.

[@betsy658]

@ Seth and Crew, please take note!

[@3HenKiss]

Good catch! Agreed.

[@moniquewrites9046]

⁠amen

[@elv2192]

Like, chill. You can say it in a nicer way.

[@whimsicalhamster88]

Just watched The Holdovers and her character was the heart of the movie. She acted her ass off! She deserves all the awards.

[@friendlier]

Agree. Everyone else is in a movie. She's that person.

[@javagirl]

Listen to her nuanced observations and considerations just about smoking a cigarette! She calls it choreography! Just shows what a talented and well trained actor she is.

[@siphillis]

Randolph's performance is so layered and believable that it makes her side-plot feel like an entire story onto itself. It elevates the film tremendously.

[@diddo9338]

She needs nominations for this role, she made this movie what it is.

[@leeroyjenkins6061]

She was great but Giammati made the film. The entire cast was fantastic.

[@bagelbenji]

she did!!:) yay!

[@diddo9338]

i'm happy for her!@@bagelbenji

[@CeliniacForLife]

She's won every critics prize and precursor so far. She's the frontrunner for Best Supporting Actress. She's the only lock in the race to the Oscars. She's going to win 🏆

[@qwnamitypowell55]

Stepped out looking amazing

[@JM-zk9ou]

She looks fabulous in that dress

[@alexandervapnyar3979]

She’s such a pro! And because of that there were no BS answers. Everything is to the point. All three actors were exceptional in the “Holdovers” - Paul Giamatti, Da’vine and the kid - but I think her part was the hardest. She didn’t have that many lines to work with as the other two. And in any case, her character is defined not by what she said but by what she didn’t say. It’s like a “negative drawing” in fine arts. Her work is definitely Oscar worthy.

[@dogtato]

of the recent movies i've seen (dream scenario, the killer, anatomy of a fall, killers of the flower moon), The Holdovers was definitely the most pleasant

[@Rebecca-ez3nl]

Oh yeah I think it’s my favorite movie of the year

[@loiscobb687]

Excellent actor. I watched because of Paul Giammati and stayed because of her. Everyone did a great job 👏

[@RW-gp1dq]

Give her an Academy award already and call it a day. Love her.

[@janey3407]

She is an amazing actress who deserves everything! She was robbed not to be nom'd for My name is Dolomite - check it out 🙌

[@jonathanblaze1648]

That's the movie Payne saw her in that made him choose her specifically for this role.

[@JaTjr32]

She is an absolute delight! And as cute as a button!

[@MirthProvoking88]

I love this interview! She is just so into her craft and I could listen to her discuss it for hours! Can’t wait to see the movie!

[@astridafklinteberg298]

She’s amazing! What a brilliant actor!

[@DavidRichardson95]

She is definitely cleaning up the Best Supporting Actress awards this year. But all three actors ate their roles. And they all deserve love this awards season.

[@alexandervapnyar3979]

Yes, all three were great. But while you expect that from Giamatti and Randolph, the Dominic Sasse performance was a total shock! Out of nowhere. Definitely the most remarkable debut in years.

[@DavidRichardson95]

@alexandervapnyar3979 He lowkey stole the movie. And he's a first-time actor.

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

I'm glad to see someone pronouncing her name correctly.❤

[@nikolasmokalis3425]

Never thought about cigarettes in movies like that! She was brilliant in The Holdovers

[@user-rr7bv3fu4b]

You can't say was for a movie that just came out, it's like saying a football game in the middle of the third quarter was a great game.

[@urliteshinemedia]

Loved her in the High Fidelity remake. I didn’t know she is a theatre actress, but it speaks to her extraordinary talent.

[@Notturnoir]

She shined in High Fidelity and Dolemite! She stands out b/c her emotions are so real.

[@boricua2992]

I’m glad they talked about the cigarettes because the way she held it and everything really molded that character together!

[@awwills66]

she is just so magnetic and beautiful. Best part of Only Murders S1, i'm so stoked she's being recognized as the bright talent she is

[@TimmyRiordan]

Saw "The Holdovers" Sunday. It was good. She was excellent.

[@thenerktwins]

People of Earth was so amazing, because of her. She's amazing.

[@julieroccia6344]

I love this woman! That outfit 😍 so fabulous!

[@lashendawest7509]

We love da'vine joy

[@vamanosninja4143]

Joy is a good name for her she has a happy face.

[@brynneholt1990]

I was thinking the same.

[@drowsytimes]

what a fantastic method actor!!!

[@Emdolly57]

She is delightful!

[@ThecatsPajammmms]

That lady's laugh after Seth said if you want fancy go down south😂😂😂😂 3:14

[@dominicdavis3272]

I love her acting. She is amazing and incredibly talented❤❤

[@nannerz1994]

Fantastic interview

[@bubblesezblonde]

Excellent job

[@commercialzone4141]

She was incredible in this role !!!

[@kalanyballardin]

She is so nice!

[@johnkosterimages]

She is beautiful and a terrific actor.

[@kathybauman6708]

Beautiful Smart Talented Woman! You accomplished holding an OSCAR!! Cheers 🥂 Love you and will be watching all you do ⭐

[@mellflores1]

she's incredibly charming. hope to see her in more movies!

[@ancestoraprotection]

shes sooo detailed, makes sense she won the oscar

[@Yolkgurt]

Seth needs some new chairs!! They should make sure they're suitable for guests so they aren't stuck sitting on the edge of a chair while trying to nail an interview on national TV. Great job Da'Vine!

[@annestewart5741]

It's so hard! They always have them turned so the guests are facing more toward the audience, so they're always in awkward positions to begin with for the whole interview as they try to turn to see the host also. Argh. But, I know what you mean. So uncomfy.

[@Luke_E_Babyy]

She is great in the film.

[@pierrelalonde3705]

she's great

[@Gaddemonka]

Wow she's so different in real life than the character she plays in Only Murders in the Building. Lovely woman.

[@annestewart5741]

Love them both so much!!! (OMGosh, I miss Selfie!!! 😭) Ok, FYI: when your oatmeal is too thick, just add water, milk, or some of both. Easy-peasy oatmeal squeezy. 😄

[@selfieignite]

I love her on Selfie too! There are some talks about a Selfie movie since Karen Gillan and John Cho met earlier this year. I post more info on my page :)

[@marysilvergirl6025]

Wouldn't have known, she moved like a veteran smoker.

[@theblurredlights]

Seeing her made me miss Selfie; she was really good there too

[@selfieignite]

She was great as Charmonique! The cast still gets asked about Selfie. They're thinking of making a movie too. I post more info on my page 🙂

[@FredrickJacobs-lj7fq]

See most of y'all Friday

[@annrodriguez2891]

She's beautiful ❤️

[@jazzmanchgo]

I actually wondered about this! No one smokes anymore -- what used to be an effortless motion has to be learned and choreographed now. I was wondering how she did it.

[@user-rr7bv3fu4b]

She's a lovely woman with a very long name.

[@dobazajr]

There's something about the way she was holding her cigarettes in the film and I knew it inspired from someone else (it was Bette Davis.)

[@jazzmanchgo]

No one could wield a cigarette like the original Devine Ms. Bette!

[@EricAllen8494]

❤

[@Dr_1212]

😆👍

[@cassiecarpenter]

She can’t fit in the chair! Poor queen. Where’s her throne? 👸🏿

[@darienwilliams6070]

The things actressess have to go through 😮. Great movie though!

[@WaitAMinute1989]

Don't forget to thank Betty Davis for teaching how to smoke acting, in your Oscar acceptance speech.

[@tiny99990]

Ngl I heard her name, and rolled my eyes... mostly because of Adam Devine he pronounces his name in the same way... but then I saw her name spelled the correct way to pronounce it that way and also saw she was not a white woman trying to sound cool or different, or unique, and immediately clicked to watch the interview and I am so happy I did she is a doll, and I will actually watch The Holdovers because it looks exceptionally good.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

I’d hate to be forced to smoke at my job. 🤮

[@vangelissopamena]

I LOVE her 😁(but girl, either learn how to walk in those heels, or just wear sneakers🤦🏽‍♂️😒)

[@LindaC616]

I think she wasn't comfortable in whatever she was wearing under that dress (by the way she sat down and sat). Contributed to not feeling sassy/confident

[@vangelissopamena]

@@LindaC616 she sat down and sat?🤔

[@LindaC616]

@@vangelissopamena the way she sat down (using the arm of the chair for support). The way she sat (on the edge of the seat, not sitting back all the way, shoulders hunched). Look at the end. When they're talking about smoking, Seth makes a joke, she laughs, and her stomach doesn't even move. She was trussed up tight in something.

[@vangelissopamena]

@@LindaC616 Aha

[@LindaC616]

@@vangelissopamena lol, you had to have been there before to recognize rhe signs! 😅

[@jaguarkaboom8967]

emily blunt

[@markphc99]

what is the apostrophe(?) in her name about?

[@nikolasmokalis3425]

It’s cultural, lots of Irish names have apostrophes too

[@wackyval6898]

repulsive.

[@calderone5559]

Whaaaaaat ?