Janelle James on Chris Rock Call that Changed Her Life & Success of Abbott Elementary

[@jdstigall1]

"I don't plan, Jimmy. I'm floating thru the universe, letting things happen to me, and it's working out." -Janelle James

[@michaiabrown1857]

Love it!

[@tamaraglenn1574]

Profound and relatable. She took a chance after being given a flyer, showed up when Chris Rock called, and had the foresight to join Abbot’s cast. She positions herself for great opportunities, and shows up prepared when they arrive.

[@daking589]

Don’t you just LOVE that!

[@KeishannaMichele]

Yessss! Love this!

[@theloftons8297]

That sounds like something Ava would say.

[@latresemilton6729]

She's the most hilarious character on the show! I love it! So proud of Quinta Brunson.

[@michaiabrown1857]

Yessss!!!

[@hasf6866]

Q 2

[@hasf6866]

Qq

[@ME-gz8yi]

@Latrese Milton - Your comment is spot-on! I just stumbled on this show and while many of the characters are endearing, it can get a little hokey at times. HOWEVER, Janelle James manages to save the show every single time! I live for her appearance in it lol.

[@sonjaheck3156]

I hope she doesn't become too competent or caring though. She does such a great job at being awful at her job but still likable.

[@willh8682]

Janelle James does a hilariously amazing performance as Principal Ava & she deserves an Emmy😂👏🏾idk if I hate to love her character or love to hate her😭

[@MsJoiBella]

Lol same...it's like I really don't like how she is but then she does or says something and I laugh...but I'm glad they showed that she actually wants to keep her job.

[@MM-ud1xf]

It’s not easy making an unlikeable character somewhat likeable, but she definitely pulls it off.

[@jonathanthomas9677]

She is the funniest one on that whole show I swear Janelle is going to become the funniest woman on television.

[@TriniBelle111]

Her character is “if I’m just here to collect a check, fk them kids😒” was a person.

[@pattyscake7938]

Lolol!! I know right!

[@crittoneida958]

So we just gonna ignore how fine she is, huh? She poured that red dress on and is killing the game in it....

[@TorrenceBrannon1960]

Dig that, I thought I was the only one who noticed how foxy she is..

[@ladiepink]

Nawl as soon as she walked out I was like damn she stacked !!

[@EboJ13]

Soon as she walked out I said “She’s so funny. My favorite. And she fine!”

[@erneste-3williams]

@@ladiepink 🥞

[@akimali]

Fine as all outdoors!

[@MyFragranceTrail]

She’s so shy, you can tell and her laughter is so darn adorable!

[@bOmBAsTiK]

Yeah, she hella nervous you can tell

[@mariepanimdim4303]

I’ve binged watch Abbott elementary and was so sad when it ended cannot wait for the next season she’s fantastic and the whole cast is amazing and the show is so funny the writing is on target!

[@LC-uz6em]

So are you glad Tariq is gone?

[@harithfahmi5993]

Season 2 is out yall

[@keronbarclay98]

Can't wait for season 3😊❤

[@aabderrahmane]

@@keronbarclay98will there be a s3?!

[@michaiabrown1857]

“No goals.” I love Janelle and the show. Best of luck with the journey.

[@brandstixs7836]

I just started Abbott Elementary and I can say with confidence: It is a good Sitcom.

[@tjohns3302]

It’s a GREAT sitcom. Especially for anyone that’s ever worked at a school.

[@JusCJay]

I like how sitcoms these days have lost the laugh track. That used to be so cringey in the 90s 😬

[@gisellefendi5793]

@@JusCJay I feel like they're so nostalgic. But yeah definitely outdated.

[@JusCJay]

@@gisellefendi5793 Can a show make it in 2022 with a laugh track? 🤔

[@GaiaCarney]

‘Abbott Elementary’ is an instant CLASSIC ✨ Janelle James is funny, beautiful & talented! Quinta Brunson is a gem 💎

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes!

[@vipdf]

She came to my university for her set and q&a last weekend, she was HILARIOUS and I absolutely loved her

[@Marvelerence]

Omg!!! You go to CMU as well? I remember looking up her event on a billboard during the Spring fair and seeing that it was held the previous day. I can't believe I missed her!

[@vipdf]

@@Marvelerence yea!! and AWWW that sucks that u missed her :((

[@drakec6781]

She’s smart very funny and damn killed that dressed ! Bravo!!!

[@michelleabrokwa4936]

I love her speaking voice! Could listen to her all day lol

[@primeminister66]

Unique indeed

[@michellehernandez2840]

Some of her inflections reminds me of Kandi Burruss.

[@BRiGHT-CHilD]

Her voice is a character on it's own. It adds to the humour.

[@therecitalist]

She is delightful…loving her energy.

[@B_RealAlways]

U r right! Her energy and her laugh just make you feel good!

[@darrylbaker273]

Still can't believe she's made it so far, but she was always hilarious. Whoever handed her that flyer...kudos. Go Janelle. Keep making your old friends and family happy.

[@sweetvictory89]

The person who handed her the flyer is what I call an earth angel

[@CRTNY09]

You knew her before fame? I’d love to have that experience🎉

[@monicabrandt6234]

Thank you Jimmy for not asking her about "the slap"... I appreciate that. Chris helped her and I'm sure she didn't want to feel awkward Kudos for being sensitive...

[@nataliar5656]

She's beautiful and her laugh is infectious 😍

[@sheraedanielle410]

I’m so happy for her. Give her her and Sheryl Lee Ralph their EMMYs!!!

[@Zanderthegrape]

They’re nominated in the same category 🙃

[@RatchetRalph]

She is brilliant in Abbott Elementary... Principal Ava is my spirit animal. I am here for her GLOW UP. Hoping she gets more opportunities to showcase her talent! Big Fan Janelle!

[@JusCJay]

Ava and Tariq are by far the funniest part of the show! 🤣🤣

[@juliedavis7445]

I LOVE Tariq!!! God ! He steals every scene

[@completely_me75]

Lol. They are 💯💯Tariq caught me off guard with his cluelessness. 🤣 Ava is just fabulous all around.

[@joyeuseumuhoza400]

When I move you move..just like that 🗣😂😂😂 I hate that his song is stuck in my head

[@gisellefendi5793]

@@juliedavis7445 the part where he's performing and says "put your little hands up" is so funny to me. That whole rap performance had me crying 😭

[@JusCJay]

@@gisellefendi5793 "Uh-oh, stage manager pullin' me away y'all. Tour life, ya feel me..." 🤣🤣

[@myajt]

Quinta is the GOAT . The cast of the show is perfect, I love everybody.

[@MadamKitt]

She’s hilarious 😂 the sight of her got me cracking up thinking about Abbot Elementary

[@ElectricPansies]

Abbott Elementary is so good. As a teacher, it’s super relatable. I wonder how Quinta did the research for it.

[@jamila2957]

From what I read, her mom is a teacher

[@MadamKitt]

Her mom

[@ElectricPansies]

Ahhh thanks guys, that makes a lot of sense.

[@DeeDiamond2981]

Mommy's a teacher

[@allenblythe1978]

And the show is named after her favorite teacher

[@brandonsaloy]

Her laugh is so amazing

[@saifsattani2424]

I love her giggle-laugh so much 😩

[@priyasharma5650]

SHE IS THE QUEEN. MY MOST FAVOURITE CHARACTER ON TV. EVER.

[@classictalkies]

Abbott Elementary is hands-down, one of my fave series of all time 😍 Principal Ava is the hot sauce for the whole thing 🔥

[@jacckkiieesayi2626]

I love Janelle’s laugh lol

[@zucchinigreen]

Was looking for this comment! Her laugh is great 😂

[@amapolaoxytocin1432]

Omg I absolutely LOVVVE her Voice And her Laugh too! Something about it that is very pleasant to my ears and soul

[@jdstigall1]

She’s from the US Virgin Islands. That’s some of the slight accent.

[@Cyril29a]

She is the best part of the show, just a naturally charismatic lady.

[@Bklyngurl85]

Why weren’t there more laughs in the audience? I was cracking up the whole time. She’s so funny!

[@dakotac180]

She's hilarious in general, her standup is definitely top notch. I'm glad people are seeing her more.

[@paumiller74]

I really love this lady. She is just so down to earth and real. As others have said I love her dress and her laugh and it was so great she really dressed up in in that beautiful dress and yes she is foxy as they say.. I have seen the show a few times. But def will watch it more

[@jdstigall1]

Chris Rock referenced, (Applause) Janelle: "THANK YOU, but this is about me." That's comedy gold there.

[@whitneyfan9019]

She is hilarious on Abbott elementary. Definitely a breakout star.

[@laurenjackson2810]

I’m so proud of her success! & that red dress is stunning on her 😍

[@lifeasubaldo]

She unexpectedly became my favorite character so fast!

[@jdstigall1]

Janelle has been to The Comedy Attic, in Bloomington, Indiana, and we adore her. Super funny...and super nice.

[@NitaKerns]

I LOVE HER!!! She's fkn HILARIOUS on Abbott Elementary. Her character is so ridiculous and makes me laugh constantly. Janelle is great!!!

[@monicabrandt6234]

My daughter was watching this one day and I happened to watch and I love it. Janelle and Quinta and Tyler all great and I appreciate all the Philly references since I was born in Philly.

[@denvq1475]

She is soooo funny in Abbott Elementary!! I hated her in the first 2 episodes being the antagonist then I understood her humor and now I can’t get enough of her! She made me belly laugh in some eps, love her!!

[@rrydinhigh2452]

This chicks' laugh is adorable . . . @ 5:38 . so CUTE! 🥰🥰

[@elanabell9808]

was that dress designed for her, because it looks amazing on her!

[@luxlee1504]

i love this show sm. Its so hilarious and wholesome😭

[@mercyjoseph4806]

She is the most hilarious person on Abbott Elementary

[@brownietime902]

Abbott Elementary is the funniest sitcom on TV.. The kids are adorable and funny too.. Has "The Office" feel to it with confessionals. Love it!!👏💯🔥

[@crystalsherman8896]

She is hilarious on Abbott Elementary. She is beautiful and I like the dress she has on

[@seraiahjames]

I love her!! She is hilarious 😂!!

[@Vee316]

They should have other famous comedians as sub teachers. That would be good.

[@rooseveltwilliams1073]

I like that ideal. I definitely could picture JB Smooth playing a sub teacher at Abbott. 😅

[@mbirk2011]

I was literally searching YT for her standups when this vid popped up!

[@yolisak4073]

Same.

[@reneeyancey7857]

She's on Netflix

[@alphacharm]

Love the show! She’s my favorite character! Lol I love when they look directly at the camera on the show it makes the show more funnier ❤️

[@b_rad5651]

Ava's my favourite on the show 🙌

[@ceemore7778]

She is super funny. It's cute that she's nervous. Happy for her success.

[@PtoRicanDBLT]

Love her! ❤ she’s hilarious! Reason I started watching the show to be honest. 😂 saw some clips of hers and was like, I need to watch this! The show is so good. ❤

[@er.8109]

Ava is the worst like I can’t 😂😂😂😭 I love her

[@kamikazemind327]

This lady is hilarious. I hope she goes on tour I would totally go see her.

[@Fahima90]

The episode where James took over the step show and mysteriously disappeared because of her grandmother humanized her.

[@roots1458]

Her laugh is so wonderful!

[@NewMessage]

Yep. Were it not for depression, we wouldn't have Comedy Clubs at all. Speaking of feeling sad... R.I.P. Gilbert Gottfried.

[@DiamondEubanks]

I loved her dress! She's also my fave character on Abbott

[@Howto2015]

I really love her on Abbott and she seems super genuine in this interview. I hope she gets more opportunities going forward, because she's GOOD at what she does!

[@monkeyartz8943]

omg JANELLE, aka Ava Colemen; the principal is frickin' hilarious!! She should have won a HUGE Emmy along with her co-stars. She is soooooo funny! Loved her so much!

[@DerekHoscorner]

Jimmy Kimmel Janelle James on Chris rock success awesomeness job interview

[@jalisa.__3976]

She seems great she makes me wanna watch her show now lol

[@whoknowsbettytoo]

I loved her as Principal Ava on the show!!! So hilarious 😂 and one of the best on the show!! Can't wait for season 2!!!!

[@larryrentz8119]

The principal reminds me of so many messy women. She's my favorite character. LOL

[@whiterainbowschicago]

I love her. She’s got insane comedic timing, too.

[@IliasLiako]

The show is a smash. Ava is a riot. Do yourself a favor and watch.

[@salmanghori7181]

Ava is the most unhinged and hilarious character of AE. Janelle has soo much fun with her. Deserves all the flowers!!

[@MrMarmaduke09]

I love her so much !!! She is HILARIOUS as Principal Ava!! “Somebody get me a chair!”

[@isaiahharrell6483]

The giggle to the full-blown laugh JUST to fall out of the chair SENT ME 🤣🤣🤣

[@MrMarmaduke09]

I’m a former Illinois resident and that made me so happy that she had her first show in my home state !!

[@colleyslimmaz4502]

The Best Principal ever!!. And she is confident about it. Haha😄

[@armandoucles5346]

I love Janelle's laugh. She is the best!!!

[@WendyDahling3]

I’m going to check her show out. She’s absolutely lovely!

[@jenniferewen9135]

That dress though. She looks amazing!

[@BexiAF]

I'm pretty sheltered and I wasn't sure who she was, but I think I love her and I'm only half way through this video

[@ndo533]

Watch the show, Abbott Elementary, it is HILARIOUS 🤣😂

[@senaitmessele8641]

I love her lough and the way she dressed.💙

[@janettebooth8324]

Love ❤️ this comedian 👏👏👏💫

[@Gin42]

Wow❣️ Sis is stunning. That dress is perfect on her 🥰

[@spiderpimp33]

The crazy thing is, even though she’s not the ‘Star’ of the show, IMO, She IS the STAR of the show. I never seen or heard of her prior to watching Abbot E. I watch the show to see her. She’s hella funny! I love her character!

[@alexisg3348]

That color is gorgeous on her

[@kristol1396]

She is the funniest character on that show! Makes me laugh every episode lmao

[@bellanovela7742]

I love her show and she is my favorite character

[@howardsung108]

I love her and the show.

[@swelly84]

0:10 - 0:25 in the video I was interested 😍. She is a Queen. I never heard about her show only clicked becuase what Chris Rock said to her. I will tune in to Abbot Elementary 👍

[@derrickbraithwaite-mais8469]

Love ❤️ her give an award. 👏🏿🙏🏿🏆

[@EboJ13]

Jenelle is hilarious! I love this for her. She’s my favorite. Her looking so good is a plus.

[@cynthiadavis9917]

Love her! It’s hard for dark-skinned actresses to get good parts, just ask Viola Davis

[@chefcc9026]

It's not

[@misstriciak]

I love her voice so much

[@stephanieawuah]

The worst Principal ever 😂😂😂

[@ElectricPansies]

Omg I was literally just thinking about Abbott Elementary and this came up 😂

[@stewartuoo]

Her laughter is therapeutic to hear

[@binsabose5576]

Dude-- I love her character on Abbott Elementary :') her tone and the way she says her lines-- genius

[@chillbest14]

Yo I was dying laughing when she was like 'we don't wanna get sticky do we?' 😂😂😂😂😆

[@phyllisclark4450]

Love, love Ms James. My favorite principal if all time. She is funny

[@prettyblkgyrl74]

I just binge watched Abbott on HBOMax and I fell in love with her character 😂

[@nycgirltee]

She looks so good. Yasss Queen ♥️

[@levil4012]

It's ABOUT TIME ABC greenlight a GREAT show, she's hilarious on the show and it's a GREAT cast

[@neonnknightt7246]

Love her so much! She is HILARIOUS on that show!

[@commonsensecorner7275]

She is the best, most inappropriate principal ever!!! This from a substitute teacher. 🤣

[@demekonrn]

The entire cast of this show is perfect.