Danny DeVito & Lucy DeVito Take Lie Detector Tests | Vanity Fair

Danny DeVito and his daughter Lucy DeVito each take Vanity Fair's infamous lie detector test. Is Lucy Danny's favorite kid? Which boy band does Danny stan? Has Lucy seen all of her dad's movies?
Director: Funmi Sunmonu
Director of Photography: AJ Young
Editor: Sammy Cortino
Talent: Danny DeVito and Lucy DeVito
Lie Detector Operator: Samantha Barrios
Producer: Adam Lance Garcia
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Associate Producer: Clarissa Davis
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi, Peter Brunette
Production Coordinator: Carolina Wachockier
Talent Booker: Mica Medoff
Camera Operator: Malcolm Cook
Audio: Kara Johnson
Production Assistant: Fernando Barajas and William Lott
Art Department: Leah Waters-Katz
Post Production Supervisor: Marco Glinbizzi
Assistant Editor: Ben Harowitz
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[@winklenator]

“Are you my father?” I’ve never seen someone look so much like their parents. No lie detector needed😂

[@darcyferrigno]

Right? Such a combination of Danny and Rhea it's crazy. Also, her personality is such a combo of the two of them.

[@JNMKlover]

She is gorgeous, but also looks like her dad. Like Danny's best features, she has. But I find him a handsome man.

[@gordonlekfors2708]

what a snooze fest. this is one of the tamest clips I've seen pass for comedy

[@intactbreeze74]

Where did it say that it was comedy though??

[@DavidJones-ct7fw]

@@JNMKlover as a straight white dude I gotta say Danny has one of the most lovable faces ever like a favorite uncle who told the best raunchy jokes.

[@taylorcampbell5345]

Danny Devito tirelessly defending Michael Keaton as the best Batman is so funny

[@tarmaque]

Are you trying to imply that he _isn't?_ 😡

[@oBuLLzEyEo1013]

Pffft who else is there...? Bale...? What are you 22 23...?

[@tarmaque]

@@oBuLLzEyEo1013 I'm sorry, but the _best_ Batman is obviously Kevin Conroy. Fight me.

[@oBuLLzEyEo1013]

@@tarmaque Will Arnett...?

[@DavidJones-ct7fw]

@@oBuLLzEyEo1013 well his batman could eat a lobster shell and all so he's pretty tough to beat.

[@chasehedges6775]

Danny Devito is an absolute treasure

[@adamthetoad5852]

That'll be buried if he don't lose that body fat

[@dookcurruff9047]

andy milonakis father

[@emilymulcahy]

He's a horrid husband though

[@Coffeeisnecessarynowpepper]

Him and Bill Cosby

[@emilymulcahy]

@@Coffeeisnecessarynowpepper are absolute treasures? Or horrific husbands, cuz only one fits for both

[@shitpostingstevebecauseall6279]

Lucy Devito saying, "Yeah" to the question, "Are you confident in yourself?", then immediately asking the expert whether she was telling the truth was comedy gold.

[@wolverineiscool7161]

your profile pic is comedy gold

[@RobARug]

"You guys all think I'm a hero, and I'll accept that responsibility."

[@Kkanon]

@@wolverineiscool7161 no 💀

[@Mookie.mp4]

Danny and Lucy are a joy lol

[@kirsty9463]

Danny saying "who is that?" to a photo of Pete Davidson cracked me up LMAO

[@mysteryman1876]

Didn't recognise him at first glance too

[@britturk123]

The beard was what did it.

[@PrankxtaTV]

He has a weird face lol

[@264aub]

Danny Devito asking Lucy “DO YOU SMOKE POT” was such a cute father daughter question

[@shabrinaz9877]

Crazy how their daughter actualy looks like MATILDA

[@mokeyfraggle5057]

Omg😂 that's so true

[@magicalvibes7114]

That’s the first thing I thought too

[@ElvisLivesUpstairs]

Wtf she actually does look like the grown up actress !

[@dodopoopinpoop]

Lol

[@allydean-ikon6086]

Ikr

[@cowtron2000]

I love that he didn't need to see any other Batmans. He is ride or die for Michael Keaton!

[@nathancruz9172]

Me too.

[@JoshMDW]

Their dynamic is so amazing, and you can tell their relationship is healthy and strong. Really enjoyed this episode - thank you Vanity Fair!

[@joeimsorry1386]

One of the best personality ever.

[@halesyeager]

Danny just not knowing who a single person was, and if he knew he didn’t know their names💀 gold haha I love him

[@corbeau-_-]

reminded me of his joke in another segment I just watched: How many actors does it take to screw in a lightbulb? One. He holds on to the bulb and the world revolves around him.

[@cthulhutheendless1587]

@@corbeau-_- -I’m gonna steal that joke, but I feel like it doesn’t apply to Danny. He’s too good-hearted for that

[@gingerriviera3654]

I need "who the hell is that?" As a ring tone This is wonderful. Thank you for posting this. Very fun.

[@gingerriviera3654]

@@chlorhex6785 lol thats so smart thank you!

[@purrehype]

4:17 😂

[@m.ta.r.6443]

Just people helping people. Love this. Happy New Years to everyone.

[@RobARug]

"My Penguin was better." Truer words have never been spoken.

[@RobARug]

@ᴠᴀɴɪᴛʏ ꜰᴀɪʀ So anyway, I started posting.

[@WeAllLiveInTheTwilightZone]

I agree!!! His portrayal of Penguin was haunting, grotesque, funny and heartbreaking, all at the same time. You hated him, were reviled by him and felt sorry for him. He was outstanding in that role.

[@TheBearWithOrangeFur]

@@WeAllLiveInTheTwilightZone Plus he literally ate a raw fish.

[@Mikey-em8hs]

Nah Colin was much better imo

[@TheBearWithOrangeFur]

@@Mikey-em8hs Colin was good because the tone of the movie fit his penguin perfectly. The tone of Davito’s Penguin was goofy, creepy and just plain weird so it worked

[@hectoruco3073]

"I love Collin but my penguin was best" so true. Is a dramatic, obscure, punny,sad and crazy penguin and I love that. The movie didn't have the best scrip, but his penguin and Jim Carrey Riddler were amazing, they're in my top 3 batman villains in movies.

[@boat1280]

That movie is batshit goofy, but it might just be too old for me. Every time I've tried to watch it I can't get more than like twenty minutes into it. It's just so, so silly

[@sillyl8y]

@@boat1280 not a fan of tim burton?

[@CLM1987]

@@boat1280 Its fine to have no taste

[@Z3R0NU11]

@@boat1280 definitely a hard watch if you don’t already love it, hard movie to show friends

[@Lady_Zelda]

Their dynamic is so adorable. You can tell they're close and that Lucy had a good upbringing even with a very famous dad. Always love seeing Danny!

[@jamesordwayultralightpilot]

Her mother was also famous too

[@gordonlekfors2708]

the lie detector idea was bunk af though. like really, they couldn't find something more interesting or funny to do with him?

[@nellievaughn7755]

I thought the stories he told were very interesting. I just enjoy him talking in general.

[@frezywizard]

Danny DeVito is one of those legendary actors that everyone loves. It is rare to find an actor like that

[@Dozen.]

Waiting for someone to spew out something that opposes this, but I’m glad it hasn’t happened yet

[@felin_de_la_nuit]

Morgan Freeman too 😊✌🏼

[@frezywizard]

@@felin_de_la_nuit Agreed

[@frezywizard]

@@Dozen. same

[@corbeau-_-]

@@Dozen. my mom doesn't like him, or Arnold ;) Hates mister bean too. There are always exceptions to the rule, I suppose ;)

[@bglad09]

Lucy is the perfect combination of Danny and rhea pearlman.

[@gloss6969]

yess was just thinking that! she looks so much like both of them

[@DocOrtmeyer]

I love their love 🙏❤️

[@gordonlekfors2708]

yea, the child of 2 ugly Holywood actors lol. especially Rhea 🤣

[@Anna_Anna92]

She laughs like her mum too so cute

[@vespertineblue]

Can we please talk about how SWEET Danny is, he never has a bad word to say about anyone. He is my comfort zone, I would never have survived this pandemic without him.

[@maevemallory2122]

He seems genuinely awesome

[@maevemallory2122]

My aunt apparently met him and Rhea years ago at Disney & they were super nice!

[@onemillionpercent]

awwww yes very true

[@tipofthespear1]

Nice to see Danny looking healthy and sharp. Raised his daughter well, she seems like a tough one. Love the banter between them.

[@a-bittersweet-tragedy0203]

I love how much she looks like both her mom and dad 🥺

[@JustTheFactsYall]

Who’s her mother

[@055zww]

Rhea Perlman is her mom.

[@hayosi]

Yes! A true 50/50 split

[@MammaB1120]

She's literally her mom with his nose and softer features

[@ericschilling9064]

DeVito's not just a ham. He's a rum ham.

[@djovanii]

'Are you my father?' *squints his eyes*

[@Rhov9]

It’s the ultimate Dad-troll 😂 my Dad does the same stupid joke to his kids (he’s been married to my mother 40+ years and we ALL look like him). Another fun answer instead of “yes” is “I’ve never seen this kid before in my life!” 😂😂😂 *cue the kids eyeroll*

[@CodyHimselfXI]

Awwwwww, it's nice to see a celebrity parent who has a true connection with their child beyond monetary gain.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

Here it went the other way "give me a 20 and I'm out of there like a ghost" 😂 Truly an amazing father-daughter couple!

[@timy9197]

Danny Devito seems to be having more fun here than most guests usually do lol

[@luvbug1237]

One direction: Danny Devito: “ The best boy band ever!” He has spoken

[@user-ij5sp4zv5h]

He’s a legend spitting

[@codys7942]

Both Lucy and Danny seem so down to earth and really nice. They are one of the few celebrities that I would absolutely love to just sit around with and chat. There's just such a warmth that comes from both of them, its like hanging out with my own family. They have that warmth that just makes me want to spend Christmas with them which is something that I've never said about any celebrity before. Really awesome.

[@lara-tm3ek]

I think older Hollywood stars and generally actors are like that...in my opinion the singers and newly popular pop/rap stars are much more pretentious

[@HappyLife693]

Hey, that is a good idea. I would love that too.

[@stephanies5478]

I was in a film with Lucy (I didn’t know she was a DeVito) and we sat around for a couple of days talking a lot and we hugged when we parted ways on the subway. A few days later I saw her on Its Always Sunny and I couldn’t believe I didn’t realize who she was in person, she’s a delight!

[@gordonlekfors2708]

yea but this clips is boring af. they couldn't find something more entertaining to do with Danny than a tepid lie detector test? 😴

[@mynameisnotearl4383]

I’ve loved Danny devito for years, now I love him even more and his daughter is awesome.

[@nathancruz9172]

Me too.

[@jonestraloma]

He’s a gotdamn national treasure.

[@maggie5807]

I love that he called one direction “the boys” like someone in the fandom

[@iDard3n]

I couldn’t be the lie detector person cuz I’d be smiling at Danny like an idiot the whole time

[@nathancruz9172]

So am I.

[@sadeyescreations1702]

Facts, 😂😊

[@Evasroses6543]

Lucy is such a mix of both of her parents; it's adorable.

[@elodiefiers9728]

Their relationship, it’s just so great. When she says she’s confident in herself, that’s part of because of good parenting, you can see how a good father he is, supportive and everything. I love him even more now ☺️

[@marksummers666]

Dear god they are so sweet together. You can feel the love.

[@kornsin]

Well this was beyond adorable. And hearing Rhea's laugh (one of my favs of all time) in Lucy's was incredible.

[@linus8399]

Danny DeVito is like a dessert. Short, but very nice.

[@chasehedges6775]

That's accurate. Everything he's in and everything about him is amazing

[@ericrosenburg657]

I love watching them together. So sweet, and endearing! My dad always said “I’m sure you are mine, but I don’t know if you are mom’s” . Long running gag in our family.

[@purrehype]

My dad always jokes that my bro and I are “mom and the mailman’s” 😅

[@chuckyd2085]

If he would of responded to “does that make me a bad daughter?” With “ no, just not my favorite” classic

[@ktnixon81]

Them talking about paying him to leave and the $20 was natural comedy gold.

[@Caught1nTh3Crossfire]

I'm just now realizing how similar my dad was to Devito lol, just naturally funny and straightforward. Even the laughter lol. ♥️🇨🇦

[@ashleydickerson1905]

Once worked with a guy who said he didn’t like Danny Devito. Pretty sure that’s why he got fired not even two weeks later🤷🏼‍♀️

[@CantonGirl1981]

I need a whole video of Danny talking about boy bands.

[@momochanjones7302]

Protect Danny Devito, whatever the costs.

[@vlamb4769]

"I ain't sucking the poison outta that!" Danny's just referencing another FX animated comedy 🤣

[@LindaC616]

It's a super old joke 😄

[@ndTimothy-]

4:00 Danny was right. Justin does have tattoos and he did rock some corn rows back in the day. Lol

[@haleyanne86]

This was the sweetest interview I've seen in a long time!

[@somerflowers]

Lucy sounds and looks so much like her momma! This was great seeing them together do this.

[@kierabyrnemusic]

Awh these two together is magic. Too cute. How lucky is she having Danny as a dad. Coolest guy!!

[@jonelfilipek7848]

Imagine the comedy genes Lucy lucked into with DeVito and Perlman as parents. I think her superpower will definitely be comedy. She will be able to incapacitate anyone with laughter.

[@DA-js7xz]

Comedy isn't genetic...

[@bagasaperdana]

"I don't know what they look like cause they're behind the mask." "Well, when they're Bruce Wayne, they take off the mask." "Oh, right..." LOL

[@kait7168]

It was like she accidentally just told the penguin Batman’s secret identity and he just had to act like his whole world wasn’t rocked

[@elissaanntorres9123]

Lucy’s face is the perfect blend of both parents! OMG!

[@zn.mercury3089]

Omg I never realized until this interview how very similar Lucy Devito's eyes and laugh+smile are to Tracy Ellis Ross. Such striking features, they could almost pass for sisters despite not being related at all.

[@CoolGobyFish]

Maybe Danny nailed her mom back in a day?

[@nmhowl8071]

He’s so genuine and charismatic. Love Danny D.

[@heirrose1606]

The love just shines through so bright. So happy for Mr. DeVito. Such a Hollywood icon, both on and off screen.

[@THEINVISIBLEWARRIORR]

Oh man, is so weird to see Danny DeVito so old, hope he lives for another 40 years at least

[@1EndlessDream]

Danny Devito truly is a national treasure.

[@angryambulancedriver2654]

Danny Devito is one of my favorite actors, make me laugh everytime I watch him, amazing man and actor. Love him. Lucy De Vito is an absolutely beauty. So glad to see a father daughter combo like these guys, very cool.

[@Neimonster]

Thank you, AngryAmbulance Driver, very cool.

[@nathancruz9172]

Me too.

[@jenniewalker6651]

I was laughing the whole way through. they seem to have so much love and respect for each other :')

[@APurny]

His penguin was definitely better!

[@caitlyn5720]

Danny looking a photos of current boy bands has me rolling 🤣. He reminds me of my grandparents so much. Danny Devito is Americas grandpa and I love him

[@mothermakeup7481]

JT did have a corn row phase! Danny ain’t wrong!! Lol😂

[@kerrygrella9608]

Danny DeVito is the Italian uncle we all need

[@thelordco.8619]

We need a "Day in the Life of Danny Devito" show or movie

[@MW1384]

We had one, it was called It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia lol

[@richardhead7204]

being frank

[@justayoutuber1906]

The Devitos!

[@sparklefairy8544]

I love how he addresses one direction as “my boys”

[@rascal_rae]

my god they're so funny together, now all I want is a DeVito dad/daughter duo comedy

[@TheBearWithOrangeFur]

Uhh, Little Demon? They’re literally both in it lmfao

[@DA-js7xz]

It's so weird to hear him talk instead of screaming, lol. He's such a gem 🙂

[@givemeahappyending]

I just love Danny Devito. If I had a second Dad I’d want it to be him.

[@warrenguy76]

2:54 yea indeed. Best Penguin ever. Like Michelle as Selina, and Christopher as Clark/Kal-El.

[@billhorton2564]

Danny Devito has always been a stellar talent. I became a fan of his after "Cuckoos Nest". I was a young adult when that came out, and have followed his career. "Sunny" is one of the best comedies ever on TV, eff Seinfeld compared to "Sunny". His new show working with his kids has to be special to him. You can see the love he has for Lucy in this video. If you haven't seen "Little Demon" yet, I strongly suggest viewing it. 5 stars!

[@BNSFREVIVAL1]

“ Jack The Bear” he was beautiful. My favorite film of his.

[@JustTheFactsYall]

No denying that’s his kid. This was a great episode. First one I’ve watched but people like this I’ll be back.

[@tiberiuskirk739]

Freaking adorable these two!! I enjoyed this so much 😂

[@professionalhater66]

This is the most wholesome thing i've watched in at least the entirety of this year wtf

[@peteranserin3708]

She has devito's eyes and rhea's everything else! :) I want to hear more about the frog kid.

[@cowboyspit2230]

“The boys! These my boys!” I almost shed a tear

[@rachaelrun8139]

I love the way he pouts his bottom lip out when hes listening to a question 😂

[@beccabbyx]

Danny Devito is an amazing actor but seems like an even better father. These two laughing together is heartwarming.

[@adieo1234]

She looks like the perfect combination of her parents! Beautiful 🥰

[@Jojo-gg6jc]

I have always loved Danny Devito, this was fun to see him & his daughter taking this lie detector. They were so sweet & funny you can see how much they love each other . 🥰❤️

[@ladypantsmcgee383]

This is so nice. I really needed this right about now. Makes me miss my Dad

[@mogwaistrange]

Awesome, Danny is a gem! I love everything he has done! I'm not familiar with his daughter, but she seems like a sweetheart. What an awesome family!

[@LaLaLucyNation]

This man is a national treasure and must protect him at all costs ❤

[@cadeevans4623]

this is gonna be great seeing them if they tell the truth or not

[@Olivia-zt4de]

"You smoka pot??" 😂😂

[@StableNomad]

I love watching these two. They feel like they'd be so fun to hang out with.

[@WeAllLiveInTheTwilightZone]

I absolutely loved this!! I've watched Danny since the Taxi days. His movies are outstanding. I kind of laughed when I first clicked on it as I was thinking about him and Rhea starring in Matilda and how awful they were as parents, which is obviously not true to life. Lucy looks so much like her mother!!!

[@Neimonster]

Have you seen It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia?

[@josephderogatis2978]

This man will always be an amazing actor and a legend to be cherished

[@The_Silversurfer]

What a great chemistry these two have. Love it

[@vincecallagher7636]

They are genius together. So beautiful to see.

[@Simonellistitches]

When he makes his daughter laugh its so adorable! 😂😂😂

[@NextToToddliness]

Danny DeVito's here for the pleats; the man's old-school. 👍🏽

[@nicholashale7216]

They should have asked a question about Danny checking her out in Season 3 of Always Sunny! I do love how much he enjoys working w/ her (or her w/ him for that matter) It's pretty awesome.

[@L337Haxorz]

The Keaton part really warmed my heart 💙 that was nice

[@paddois]

"it's just funny to think of you as a junior" He's just a kid, doesn't look a day over 12

[@compassion7672]

Love how spontaneous the humor is .I love it! So rare !

[@Azyze]

The heartwarming interview I never thought I needed 😊❤️

[@dinodoode2479]

we need to figure out how to make people live forever, even if it's just one person, and that person would be Mr. DeVito. I adore this man.

[@dingaia]

Yea his children are so blessed, what an amazing guy to have raise you heart of gold and a world of character, a genius actor and a total ham.

[@allbecauseofbecca769]

I met Danny DeVito and he is truly the sweetest man ever. He was so happy to meet everyone and was so patient

[@pancakebellyache]

"Does Justin Timberlake have corn rows and tattoos?" "No, that's Post Malone, I think." 💀💀💀

[@domarq]

Justin Timberlake DID have cornrows, though. Danny WAS correct.

[@finclec]

I already know this is gonna be the most purest thing ever

[@billybutcher913]

I love the amount of time Danny and his daughter were negotiating for Danny to leave the house when his daughter's crush is around

[@kurtjackberhalter1537]

Danny is brilliant,and Lucy is a jewel. I would love to see them perform.

[@JasonBryantGreen]

to his defense that photo pf pete is such a different look…i even barely recognized him