Ghostbusters Interview With Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon

The Root sat down with cast of Ghostbusters, ahead of the premiere. Here is our interview with actresses Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon.
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[@FrancesBaconandEggs]

I love that Leslie trusts Kate to put people in their place for her at this point ❤️ it must suck to be constantly having to address that.

[@MariaLuisa-vv4ug]

LOL when kate speaks for leslie and leslie adds those dramatic effects 😂 amazing they're the best

[@KateMcKinnonTV]

I hope leslie doesn't let these fools on twitter make her think she's not beautiful. i love their friendship XD

[@Danloadable]

Side note: Your channel is cosmic. Love it!

[@KateMcKinnonTV]

I'm glad :D

[@yourcatsfilthyvomitchunks6423]

Maybe she shouldn't write "Fuck all White people" if she doesn't want to receive and hate. Just a thought.

[@RevAlSharptonz]

She definitely isn’t pretty by anyone’s beauty standards.

[@callgirl91]

"Tell her not to put me in the bathtub, I can't swim". Lol!! That made me laugh so hard! Leslie is so funny! I love her.

[@RevAlSharptonz]

I don’t find the concept of people unable to swim and potentially dying funny in anyway. A close friend of mine drowned in 2014 because he couldn’t swim and it scares me to this day.

[@callgirl91]

@@RevAlSharptonz Okay, Debbie Downer it was a harmless joke!

[@wrinkledhermit]

I would happily watch a four hour long interview of these two together and I really hope the outtakes on the dvd are longer than the movie. I love this so much.

[@PhilosopherWR]

Some people just see a character that started out as a transit worker. I see a character who ended up as a Ghostbuster! That upward move was the most inspiring part of the whole film. She went after that job the way we should all go after jobs. She didn't focus on not being a physicist; she focused on being a historian. She told them why they needed her and even created a job opening where one didn't exist before. Then once she had the job, she proved her intelligence, contribution, bravery, loyalty and even literal strength. She saved Holtzmann's life! Thank you for playing this part, Leslie Jones. You are not just a role model for girls but also for women in the workforce, for people of color, and for men and young boys as well. Why not? I saw role models in the original Ghostbusters when I was a girl.

[@bethstevens6655]

You said this so very well.

[@bringitgreenie5957]

Well said!

[@laceylou3445]

TheTCCase thankyou for that response, you have just shut down all the haters.

[@azi_vasey9106]

their chemistry as like bffs is the BEST

[@KayMGify]

my take away is.....I need a sequel in a years time.....I NEED IT

[@bamsamwich]

kate gaying out over leslie is basically me every time i see her (kate)

[@haleyphillips8643]

sammie jo Same... hahaha

[@melindassimpson7936]

Love me some Kate......

[@kellystephens9476]

Also, I love that these two are so close. Two of my favorite SNLers. A beautiful friendship!

[@sarbzze]

I was so impressed with this movie and your characters in every way possible. I feel so proud of you all!

[@estela007]

"This is why we did this" SUCK IT CRY BABY HATERS!! That's why this Ghostbusters exist, to make little girls believe in themselves and not think they only exist to make boys happy. MARRY ME KATE MCKINNON

[@yourcatsfilthyvomitchunks6423]

Paul gave up on creating a sequel to this abomination, so the "haters" kinda got to him.

[@devoncrestway338]

i'm a grown man. 37 years old. grew up with the original Ghostbuster movies and cartoon. still a massive fan of both and, honestly, i enjoyed this movie. it was funny, kept my attention, and was entertaining. it was great. was it as good as the original? not in my opinion, no. but was it good? YES. i've watched it multiple times.

[@winebox]

Ms. Jones' character was also quite the local historian.

[@Mitch6697]

Leslie is my absolute favourite. People are just jealous because she’s a confident black woman and she’s doing so well for herself.

[@atchhh00]

i need their ghostbusters again like so badly

[@princessangel821]

3:41 - 3:45 I gotta give Leslie that one bc thats basically how i feel getting ready in the morning lol. Anyone who's ever gotten ready for prom can attest to that.

[@andresjordano6608]

I can´t believe that´s the woman who plays Bieber and old ladies in SNL. She´s super hot.

[@BexEdmondson]

she gay dude stop it lol

[@JPMJPM]

Bex Edmondson She can be gay AND hot, moron.

[@BexEdmondson]

yes. I know. I am also gay, and I find her extremely attractive. I was making a reference to a tweet Leslie Jones posted about Kate, which, judging by the amount of likes I got, most of the people who saw my comment understood. please don't stoop to ableist slurs over a joke.

[@JPMJPM]

Bex Edmondson Ooh, nine whole likes on your comment. Yes, just "everyone" got your reference. LOL

[@BexEdmondson]

I didn't say the word 'everyone'. You alright there?

[@Slimer-kf6ss]

wow. 7 years already? no way. feels like 4 years

[@ellenr3804]

I want to whiteness Melissa carrying Kate around 😂😂❤️❤️❤️

[@iwnunn7999]

She's actually beautiful. Gorgeous eyes

[@kellystephens9476]

"If she can see it, she can be it!" Representation matters. It inspires girls including girls of colors and marginalized groups.

[@sugeilisostrohky8339]

I love you Leslie💕💕

[@laceyenglish6702]

deadass this is the funniest duo going

[@donteague614]

I will miss both very much on SNL. Some of the best hands down!

[@koala10201996]

KATEEEE!! 😻😻😻

[@just4mygrl]

Love both of these women!

[@lionelmessi-yg8md]

kate is a funny and interesting ladie

[@DGKALLDAY403]

Lmao they like lil kids. I love them.

[@amystabenow1189]

I would hate to be the interviewer......these guys are almost ignoring her and just having the best time with their friends. I bet the laughter is abound in this movie.

[@imagineme9233]

3:21 "... can you even?!" - No, I definitely can't. ✌

[@JPMJPM]

Does anyone know who made Leslie's premiere dress? Kudos to that designer!

[@lionelmessi-yg8md]

kate is a funny and interesting

[@alicetx98]

Late reply but I just realized their lipsticks are matching each other's outfits

[@CassendreXavier]

Leslie Jones's skin looks luscious.

[@ashleyedwards4436]

Leslie. ..Tyree love you

[@chakrum82]

Aaaaah ha ha ha uncredible

[@djjames2324]

kate and leslie would look good as a couple am i right

[@iwnunn7999]

Kate has become a lipstick lesbian.

[@jehabib]

Is there something wrong with that? Styles change. As long as she is dressing how she wants and not how she thinks she should be I am happy.

[@iwnunn7999]

Absolutely not. As smart, talented, and gorgeous as she is, she can be whatever she wants to be. I'll still be a fan.

[@jehabib]

+IW Nunn same for me :)

[@flosscrossley4315]

IW Nunn I'm not sure she is I think she's just gets dressed up like this by pr people for junkets, I can't imagine her dressing like this usually

[@greenkitty82]

Floss Crossley well Kate has said she likes best being in sweatpants and flats so daily life in New York she most likely dresses low key like the rest of us but wow she scrubs up well for interviews and work promotion - she's a very attractive woman. Just beautiful and it's also hard to believe Leslie is nearly 50 here, she looks fantastic.

[@haszelly5612]

ive to say that gay interviewers are most funny than normies woman interviewers with tons of stereotypes. I coming here for quarantine, and i really laught a lot with this movie. much better than clasic.

[@jennyiacullo9124]

I think Leslie jones is one of the funniest people ever

[@camelia-idelcadi]

They're hilarious 😂😂😂😂 Hope that you're having a great day! Check my covers if u want, I'd be super pleased ❤

[@jesscreedon6599]

they are such weirdos but i love them

[@liarunaway]

Why does no one notice about their matching lip and dress coloring from one another.

[@meeeee129]

:D

[@lundonrush4378]

Sigh. Let the white woman speak for you. I get she was tired but.....damn.

[@danielul05]

Jones is not graceful at all

[@trevmac8362]

Horrendous movie...

[@yourcatsfilthyvomitchunks6423]

This is the only sane comment I've found here.

[@donseagrave]

Ghostbusters reboot was GARBAGE 🗑

[@rockys201]

Kate McKinnon doesn't hide it as well as Leslie Jones just how embarrassed they really are about this film. She likely knows it's damaged her career at this point, sadly. When you're one of the stars in the worst rated movie trailer on YT, it can't be good.

[@JPMJPM]

rockys201 Complete bullshit.

[@Mitch6697]

Umm it was a top box office hit? What reality are you from? Stay away from the drugs man

[@cosmicnubb2839]

Just Finished Disliking Every video. Took about 30 mins but worth it! Like if you did the same!

[@tag-xr6uk]

worst movie I ever set eyes on

[@TheRedStateBlue]

the two least funny female cast members SNL has ever seen... good riddance.

[@Hollyweirdification]

Wait I thought the cast was all women? Who's the black guy?

[@cathychisholm8460]

Movie kinda sucked

[@lionelmessi-yg8md]

kate is a funny and interesting ladie