Jennifer Connelly Talks Dark Matter and Her Children Pranking Her and Husband Paul Bettany

Jennifer Connelly talks about working with Blake Crouch on Dark Matter, what she thinks her career path would have been if she wasn't acting and her children's hilarious pranks on her and her husband.
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Jennifer Connelly Talks Dark Matter and Her Children Pranking Her and Husband Paul Bettany - Late Night with Seth Meyers
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[@wanderingseth]

I LOVE Jennifer Connelly. Labyrinth, Rocketeer, Dark City, Requiem, Creation... Love them. She's one of the most beautiful women in the world. Truly elegant and timeless.

[@unvergebeneid]

Couldn't agree more!

[@danhickey5707]

Wasn't she also in the weird Noah's ark movie with Russell Crowe?

[@ChevalNektosha]

Not to mention she is an alumni of Yale and Stanford

[@unvergebeneid]

@@danhickey5707 look, she's been in 50 movies or so. There's bound to be a few stinkers :D

[@LacTV-videos]

she also seems like a really nice person. Paul Bettany too. lovely folks.

[@anniehuckerby9281]

Jennifer Connelly has Always been one of my favorite actors, pure beauty ❤

[@lshwadchuck5643]

Me, too. Waking the Dead.

[@ramencurry6672]

One of the most beautiful women in the world

[@mitze888]

It can not be overstated how skilled Seth is at meeting a guest where they are and then guiding them into a relaxed and enjoyable conversation. Once Jennifer started talking about her family, she - along with the audience - was enjoying the ride.

[@Toni-cm2dv]

I completely agree. I was actually in the audience last night. Once she spoke about her family, her comfortable energy was fun to observe and also very infectious. She's a beautiful person inside and out.

[@mitze888]

@@Toni-cm2dv That's fantastic! You're so lucky!

[@Toni-cm2dv]

@@mitze888 I know!! It was a surreal experience! I'm a massive fan of hers and had seen her before live. But I appreciated how Seth brought out more of a personal and sweet side to her instead of it being solely on the project she was promoting.

[@temporaladvisor3958]

Seth is amazing. No notes to refer to ever, no matter the guest. He genuinely has an interest in conversing with them, making them comfortable, and getting the best out of nervous or recalcitrant guests. My favorite late night host ever (and I'm old enough to remember all the way back to Johnny Carson).

[@asynchronicity]

Still a stunner and a wonderfully authentic interviewee❤

[@deeobrien5417]

She is so gorgeous. I was looking at the first episode thinking I’ve never seen anyone age better. She’s stunning and so lovely ☺️

[@rex-racer]

I never realized what a natural soft-spoken ASMR voice she has. Of course that makes like one too many gifts.

[@donnasummer6285]

Fun Connelly story. Director of “Blood Diamonds” came up to DiCaprio and Connelly on the set. DiCaprio was looking through a Victoria Secret catalog and the Director asked him what he was up to. Connelly answered “He’s shopping..” DiCaprio is/was pretty well known for dating young models….

[@stephen-wahl]

... except I wonder whether it was a reference to shopping for his young GFs or was he literally "shopping" for some new talent featured in the catalog 😂

[@TheEamon59]

She’s so beautiful.

[@azulsimmons1040]

It's wild to have watched this woman act since she was a little child to now and see her evolution as an actress and person. She's been doing this for 40 years or more. It's amazing how far she has come as an actress. She is very focused, intelligent, and dedicated to her work. It shows in her performances over the years. I still enjoy quite a few of her movies. House of Sand and Fog is still one of my favorite performances she's done.

[@stephen-wahl]

OMG me too. Just rewatched it for the third time I think recently and still astonished with some of her scenes with Ben Kingsley.

[@theroguerider]

Here’s my quick anecdote: I was at IKEA and i saw a man that looked JUST like Paul Bettany and I mentioned it to a friend. We walked past him and it SOUNDED like him as well. This was either shortly BEFORE he was Vision or AFTER, I don’t remember which. I said to my friend that I am pretty sure it was Paul and they said “Go say something!” And of course I didn’t. I hate bugging people, AND WHAT IF I’M WRONG?! Needless to say on our way out at the registers suddenly two kids coming running up to him and this beautiful brunette and I remembered… PAUL’S MARRIED TO JENNIFER!!! So, that’s the closest I ever got to them. The IKEA was busy as hell!

[@sashana8310]

Paul’s a lovely guy I’ve been fortunate to have met him twice 😃

[@HRHDMKYT]

That’s a great “brush with greatness” story! (David Letterman used to occasionally ask audience members to recount their stories of interactions (or even sightings) of famous people. He called the segment that.

[@DavisHMoore]

You know, maybe it wasn't the Paul Bettany from our universe. It could've been Paul Bettany 2 (who regretted breaking up with Jennifer at a critical point in their relationship to focus in on his quantum physics side-hustle) and figured out how to put himself into superposition to travel to our universe. Then he plucked out the real Paul Bettany, stuck him back in universe 2, and took his place. If there's one thing I've learned from watching this show over the past week, appearances can be deceiving! :)

[@roberthiltz2741]

She is so lovely and talented. My wife knows what a huge crush I have had on Jennifer for the last twenty years ❤

[@JT-kr2ds]

She’s awesome! House of Sand and Fog is very underrated.

[@TabethaAurochs]

It's also a great book that was turned into a great movie. I don't know if anyone other than Jennifer Connelly could have done justice to that character; she was riveting-and devastating.

[@PM2024-]

Great film

[@MegaSuziek]

@@TabethaAurochs i also loved the book...one of my favourites

[@hamburglar83]

Show has blown my mind…..i think she’s amazing in it.

[@norsetech9416]

I fell in love with her when I saw "Once Upon a Time in America" (we are the same age). The dancing. The music. The beauty. I still love her, but don't tell my wife.

[@CodemanAmerica]

I'm telling her!

[@MrEtamad]

i fell in love with her since Labyrint

[@JackKennedy-f5r]

She is such a beautiful woman, with an adorable laugh.

[@weilunkang]

No idea how one of the most beautiful actresses on Earth, being at 53 years of age, manages to work two major projects at almost the same time (final season of Snow Piercer, and first season of Dark Matter) and STILL can look this gorgeous

[@retropodcast8740]

Labyrinth is an all-time favorite classic.

[@vickiep4217]

Did you just say "Hello"?

[@yoyolebatteur]

@@vickiep4217 Uncle Leo ?

[@vickiep4217]

@@yoyolebatteur The worm in Labyrinth 😂

[@hardworker1957]

Jennifer Connelly- so sweet.

[@jwoodard29]

"Dark City," "Dark Water," now "Dark Matter." All quality Connelly films but I vote for "The Hot Spot".

[@andreitrapizonian]

She is TOO lovely.

[@Zett76]

There are many beautiful people on this planet, but Jennifer has, in my opinion, the most perfect face of all of them. 🙂

[@iphar]

You're absolutely right, but I keep thinking: to look this ageless at 53 years old... the amount of plastic surgeries she must have had. Her beauty, despite being timeless, does not seem to fade. Well... she doesn't show her neck either.

[@ihcterra4625]

@@ipharThey showed her neck in the clip.

[@Zett76]

@@iphar I am 47, I look like 35. I smoked for 20 years and drank A LOT of alcohol. I eat very healthy, though, and work out. 🙂 Point being: Maybe there was surgery (she had a nose job, for sure), but it's possible to look way younger than the average people your age, without.

[@ns2110theonly]

@@iphar What on earth are you talking about. Those of us with oily skin naturally look much younger. I am always carded everywhere I go. I'm 49. Boston frat boys hit on me because they think I'm their age. Plastic surgery disgusts me and I make fun of people who have it. It's called having really oily skin and having a really good mom who taught me to stay out of the sun for my entire life. I also have never smoked in my life. You know not what you're talking about.

[@blackiesun]

Her forehead doesn't crease or move at all. She has had botox for sure. Also, she definitely lost all the softness in her face and she is way too thin now. She's rumoured to have an eating disorder? You have to understand these Hollywood actresses are under such pressure to look thin that they all pretty much end up having eating disorders. Such a shame they treat them like that. She is still an attractive woman but you have to be honest and admit with the weight loss her face got a bit hard. She might also have had surgery to get a more square face. In the 80s she had a very soft and round face and now it's the opposite.

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

I will never forget seeing her in late 1989 while she was filming the movie Career Opportunities here in Monroe Georgia, she was so gorgeous ✌💖☮

[@Berley_1234]

one of the most underrated actresses - and look at her at 53!

[@bobpenny8011]

Seth I love how you respect her so much as an actor that you slide directly into talking about the nuances of her movie rather than a bunch of meaningless celebrity banter

[@experiencex70]

Funny this is the third movie I know that she starred in the title Dark, Dark City, Dark Waters now Dark Matter. love it

[@Afriend-nv4uq]

All dark too

[@raniii652]

@@Afriend-nv4uq🤣🤣🤣

[@lorinotarius]

Yes, since she started at 10, Gen X has grown up with her. To any girl living in Pittsburgh or Ohio, she seemed like another friend at your slumber party watching movies with fall leaves like Seven Minutes in Heaven, such a cute film. To this day, she is the wind beneath my wings when negotiating anything. I was just interviewing remodeling contractors and roofers. So many would not answer my questions. I finally picked one who spent 2 hours answering and sounded like they knew what they were doing. But, the others would look over their glasses at me when I asked a question and say condescendingly, "Come on, (did you just say my first name?!), I've been in this business 50 years.....", which isn't really an answer to anything. And I would picture her attacking him and hear myself in my mind saying, "What the hell kind of word is 'loggerheads'??!!!" To this day, it gives me strength in every tough negotiation! Thank you!

[@fl00d69]

Seth's so glad they adapted a book into a book... 🤣

[@danhickey5707]

Ha ha! I caught that, too...I think he misspoke. Whoops!

[@redbarchetta8782]

He was still stunned after the hug.

[@stannc]

Jackal

[@boomslangCA]

Let's see if it makes Corrections this week.

[@fl00d69]

@@redbarchetta8782 Yeah that's probably very true. Jesus Christ I would be! Jennifer is a goddess among mortals.

[@55555gino]

She’s STUNNING omg. And a great actress. She looks a bit like Allison Williams too 😅

[@leilaniaileenlove]

Vision was awesome. Also loved Labyrinth and Maverick, etc❤

[@mongbinhtran2908]

She is so BEAUTIFUL IN THE SERIES❤ LOVE HER SO BAD ❤

[@HYBRED247]

I was watching Dark City the other day, she was good in that, beautiful like always.

[@SKARA09]

From Paris France 🇨🇵🇦🇲✨️ I remember a Dennis Hopper movie with Don Johnson she was very young... Hot Spot 1990

[@anthonyweems2573]

She's timeless

[@nicholasmelchiore1233]

What a GORGEOUS woman!!!

[@ElArlequin]

This woman survived Dario Argento's madness when she was a CHILD. She is a badass and deserves EVERYTHING.

[@Wraiven22]

I’m gayer than Elton, but Jennifer has always been my #1 girl crush. She just exudes sophistication and beauty. A true model of successful child stars.

[@jay54929]

I love how he mentions her later career as an adult, since Labyrinth is enough for immortality in film❤

[@anthonyparkinson4517]

"Career Opportunities". 'Nuff said.

[@CurlyAndCurvy]

This was one of my favorite interviews this week! Side note: I'm glad that Seth isn't yelling as much over the applause and cheers (I always worry about his voice) but could whoever mixes the sound turn the audience down? 🤞🏽🙏🏽💖

[@BinArelcort]

All ladies in Hollywood should go to her doctor, cause that doctor does a fine job and gave her the right amount of face tuning. She's so beautiful ❤

[@turbointerceptor86]

She has a timeless beauty. Phenomena 1985

[@keisha2120]

What a fun and wonderful family, family inside pranks and jokes really make the bond stronger, I keep using the same joke to my siblings and it still gets them after all this time.

[@RobVespa]

Aside: First time I've believed the talk show host actually read the book.

[@MrMisuma]

“It’s not fair!” being so close to this Goddess 😄

[@TheNixie1972]

You say that so often. I wonder what your basis of comparison is….

[@franticrage73]

One of my earliest movie crushes, she still looks great. Great at pretty any role she does.

[@adrianahernandes2772]

She is so PRETTY 😍 ❤

[@stephen-wahl]

I don't even mind that now. KZbin is pushing me pretty much every. Jennifer Connelly interview. She's ever done on every talk show over the decades. And another stellar performance. The nuances between some of the versions of herself are pitch perfect. As well as an Indie film released recently and the final season of Snowpiercer, what a season for her fans!

[@thedarkknight1971]

Jennifer Connelly... From a cute young girl in 'Labrynth', to the absolutely stunning mature lady today. So many actresses mesmerise with their looks in their heyday and then, lose it with the highlife excesses and/or chasing beauty regimes even multiple surgeries... But Jennifer... Began beautiful, still is beautiful... 👌😍 😎🇬🇧

[@lashendawest7509]

We love jennifer connelly

[@DoctorJoanieTool]

Great guests tonight. I fell asleep before the Indigo Girls sang though. Does Seth Meyers show ever post the musical guests and their performances? I saw the clip of the IG and their interview. But not the performance. I’m new to this YY channel but came specifically in hopes there would be a clip of IG singing!!!!

[@RustyAShackleford]

They usually do post musical guests, when they have them. It may just be later in the day though.

[@thepianojuggler]

The performance is up now!

[@PAVEL-JAKL]

She's so beautiful..😍

[@b.whisky9438]

Jennifer Connelly is so stunning!!

[@masterofallgoons]

How is she still this good looking?

[@hermspahn]

She will still be beautiful when she's 100.

[@Thrivinginthespotlight]

Because being nearly 50 isn't as old as it sounds and she has a career that depends on her looking her best.

[@wilsonwijaya.design]

Money 💵 💵 💵

[@johnlombardo7816]

just finished this show, loved it! well done, wish there would be another season with his best friend and the psych woman, id watch!

[@markwood3389]

2:10 a very unique idea? Seriously? 😂

[@girlnextdoor7]

One of the most beautiful women!

[@miniharez]

Shes a gift to the film arts!🤘

[@sooperalex15]

I always like to comment on a person's talent, their portrayal of a role, their skill. But good lord, Jennifer Connelly has been the most beautiful woman in the world for like, 30 years. Look at this woman and tell me she's not the most captivating thing you've ever seen. Its unfair for the other 8 billion people.

[@sooperalex15]

Well done, Paul Bettany. Well done.

[@munton5150]

She’s timeless.

[@samimehennaoui]

Jennifer Connelly I looooooove youuuuuu

[@lordtorka]

"this is a science fiction book that I read that I love"...."I'm very happy that it was adapted into a book"... I wonder if they will ever adapt it into a show

[@GaryJB]

I just started watching it. I love it. Really amazing, and such a unique perspective. 😊

[@dinksterling]

she still looks amazing

[@decide2think]

Seth is so nervous with Jennifer

[@allegrarivera5383]

She hasn’t aged a bit. 💜

[@EffieDada]

. Labyrinth, Rocketeer, Dark City, Requiem, Creation... Love them. She's one of the most beautiful women in the world. Truly elegant and timeless.

[@Afriend-nv4uq]

She’s still stunning.

[@tubeyou8623]

How come she still looks like she's in her 30's? Such a beautiful woman, she's my favorite GenX actress.

[@thewraithize]

She's always in great shows. Need the next season of Snow Piercer

[@TonyDucks89]

If you like Jennifer Connelly, I recommend watching a film called "The Rocketeer".

[@KCNwokoye]

Such a charming actor.

[@debblackmore7460]

❤❤ Jennifer is always beautiful gets better with age growing old gracefully pure beautiful Paul is a lucky guy stay strong stay positive stay safe everyone takecare becareful sending luck hugs love from headway Nottingham UK ❤❤

[@dbaargosy4062]

learned what a show runner is sort of thank you Both. wrote it.. allowing adapting... Sounds Like ...The One We All Do Have With Us. Who Wrote Each One Of Us.

[@jamesrideout123]

I love Labyrnith.

[@geoffreyfeinberg9792]

She's aged well. Even though she's played some challenging roles. She's a good actress. Liked her in Rocketeer, Requiem for a dream, A beautiful mind and Top Gun Maverick.

[@uuclmusic2711]

I haven’t read Dark Matter, but the plot sounds like a familiar Calvin&Hobbes strip

[@lonewolffisherman7092]

Spaceman spiff!!

[@h7opolo]

on point with the plethora of buzz words plucked straight from my life's open book right now.

[@nobodyhere-et3pk]

Her husband is just so gorgeous!

[@heloisasantana6010]

real

[@LarsWalker-xo2jn]

One of the prettiest faces ever captured on film.

[@masonschwalm2010]

To me, she’ll always be Sarah from Labyrinth ❤

[@rikuddou]

This was definitely one of those interview that John Oliver made fun of xD

[@matthewjohnson6886]

Movie legend nuf said.

[@astrumignis2030]

She Look so Different...but she's still an amazing Being of course.

[@secotioid]

Good show

[@Maria-jl3le]

Imventing the Abbots with Joaquin Phoenix and Liv Tyler was a good movie too❤

[@kamalchan9756]

you did amazing job i really love dark matter

[@Leftyotism]

Ima check out the first episode tonight! And see how I like it.

[@seanfraser9162]

J.C is the absolute fricking GOAT. Fight me.

[@ns2110theonly]

@@seanfraser9162 you should probably retire that moronic fight me. No one's disagreeing with you so it sounds absolutely brain dead.

[@KarmaKahn]

That woman is a vampire. Haven't aged in 20 years.

[@diegoordonez7089]

her eyebrows keep growing by the minute

[@JP-xd6fm]

Paul Bettany's face should be the new image for good luck replacing the lucky 4 leaf clover. The guy is married with the most beautiful woman on Earth.

[@GRNKRBY]

And together for decades (Beautiful Mind was 2003?). 😮

[@Progressive_Canadian]

As a retired photographer and as I've always said, she is the most beautiful woman on the planet.

[@SerenityReceiver]

Took this clip for me to realize: I read the book!

[@jmp01a24]

She is still stunning - my teenage crush...

[@doctorfeelok8575]

Jennifer Connelly really likes "Dark" movies. 🤔😏

[@temporaladvisor3958]

Avenger actors worst critics are their kids. I didn't know this about Paul Bettany/Vision, but I heard Mark Ruffalo on The Graham Norton show tell us how his son was angry at him and as as he stormed off, he said something to the effect that "the Hulk is sh!t".

[@patrickmike2524]

and ROCKETEER

[@freshhopped]

Final scene in Requiem. Butt to butt and she will always have my heart.

[@1jorgesalazar]

When this video will be available on Facebook??

[@gilpinsteven]

In addition to being a tremendously talented actor, Joel Edgerton is also an awesome writer and director.