Wanda Sykes on Seeing Beyoncé, Being Mistaken for Lenny Kravitz & Amazing Impression of Her Wife

Wanda talks about almost missing her flight, being mistaken for Lenny Kravitz, needing to turn the news off after all the crazy stuff going on in Washington, celebrating 15 years married to her wife Alex, the impression she does of her, getting in good with her family early on in the relationship, having 14-year-old twins, starting stand-up in 1987, the craziest things that have happened during a set, and going to a Beyoncé concert.
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[@MaxineShaw_84]

Every single time Wanda punctuates that impression of her wife by saying that lady dont even smoke...I crack UP. 😭🤣

[@shanekitlas6995]

Wanda, you are hands down my favorite female comedian. It's clear to me that you're just good people.

[@MiBzAn]

Legit. I want to bring her, her wife and kids over for a cook out.. she feels like family lol 😂❤

[@sheryllbonilla1986]

Yeah, of all the guest hosts on the Daily Show after Trevor left, she was the funniest.

[@blakemrolfsensanchez547]

Wanda sykes is the funniest woman ever.

[@roberttaylor8093]

@@MiBzAn @🌃🌃🌃£

[@handlethis009]

sofa queen Bobs Burgers 🍔

[@lucifersapphire8412]

I love Wanda! She’s always on point with her jokes

[@1bellarules]

I love Wanda Sykes. She’s hysterical and such a good storyteller. One of my favorite routines is her trying to put Spanx on “Esther”. I laughed so hard I cried.

[@candicemirisha912]

Mine too !

[@KarisPigNose]

Oh, God! I'm LMAO, again!!!

[@OldTinLizzy]

OMG thank you for telling me about this. I just found it on KZbin. Laughed so hard I cried off my mascara 😂

[@aarondigby5054]

​@@candicemirisha912I saw it/Ester roll, I ain't got but four words: hi/lar/i/ous

[@amusicment4829]

HAHAHAHAHA!!! Her wife doesn’t even smoke! 🤣 LOVE Wanda Sykes. SO funny and cute.

[@richardschilling2414]

Wanda Sykes was fantastic and had terrific rapport with Jimmy. Tonight I realized how much entertainment everybody was deprived of by the corporations during the strike.

[@cherdanland]

💯 yes. Great comment.

[@reedusurrights2547]

Chances this comment is Ai/Bot: 50->60%

[@bunyipdragon9499]

Not deprived just a break.

[@prabhatluthra5444]

Thank you

[@reedusurrights2547]

@@prabhatluthra5444 your welcome 🙏

[@rikkiechambers4959]

I so adore her she has such timing and style .. hard to believe her twins are 14 already 😮great interview ! Lord but I’ve missed this !

[@msharmony2001]

I have always loved Wanda from the first time I saw her. It has been a very good bunch of years.

[@MiBzAn]

..just a few eh? 😉 don't worry I've loved her for the same bunch 😅❤

[@WakandaSykes]

Wanda is so underrated!

[@bcb7443]

Wanda deserves an Emmy!

[@susanjoyce-yq2mg]

Wanda is so funny and relatable. I just love her.

[@sheilav9100]

I like Wanda’s impersonation of Alex holding a cigarette when she doesn’t smoke. 😁😁

[@aarondigby5054]

IKR, ingenious and originally creative

[@philiplieu3889]

I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Wanda perform stand up live and she’s the real deal.

[@stumack9755]

ditto

[@Life_of_pamella]

Wanda Sykes is a breath of fresh air and I never say that about anyone that's the best way I can explain how great of a comedian she is she really lights up a room

[@BerilK846]

This is so funny, her getting mistaken for Lenny Kravitz! I always laugh when she is on. Her voice, facial expressions, and quick wit are unmatched.

[@eg1197]

Wanda a great comedian and beautiful as always.

[@karen-xn6su]

Love her so much. She doesn't even need to crack a joke to be funny. 😂

[@aarondigby5054]

Yea she is animated, the kind of person you can look at and just smile and laugh. Something else

[@tomyeo5240]

Wanda is one of the funniest people in the universe and she's a truly good person. If you haven't seen her standup you owe it to yourself.

[@patsypopejoyCO]

Love Wanda and her standup routine!

[@Lucas-jy7be]

Greetings from Ireland my dear friend! Wishing you a beautiful day filled with sunshine, laughter, and endless possibilities. May every moment be filled with joy and positivity. Rise and shine, and make today amazing😊☀️Have a blessed day ahead 🥰

[@PADS62]

​@@Lucas-jy7be What a Beautiful comment Lucas. I wish you Love, Light, and Positivity also. 😊 Have a Glorious day. 🙂

[@lianefehrle9921]

I love anything this woman does.

[@user-gl6fo9yp8g]

Wanda is breath of fresh air!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jenniferv618]

If I see anything Wanda, I instantly click without reading what it's about. I love that she tells it like is & isn't afraid of backlash! 🥰

[@bluekarma6849]

She makes me laugh every single time I watch her.

[@user-dn4rx8ev3j]

It's always great to see Wand Sykes - she never disappoints.

[@davidrickett3347]

Loved her on The New Adventures of old Christine!

[@PHILDR85]

I still watch reruns 😂😂

[@tessaw3145]

@@PHILDR85Where do u watch reruns?

[@PHILDR85]

@@tessaw3145 TV Land, if you cable. It's also in HBO Max and Prime Video.

[@roberthenleynola]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Wanda Sykes!!!

[@peetiebird4678]

Wanda Sykes has been in the 'business' many decades, but she never seems to age. I love her humor and would like to be her best friend.😁

[@aarondigby5054]

When you can adopt or accept kids like their your own instead of going through the trials of birthing can/does help a lot.

[@thelaurels13]

“She doesn’t smoke at all” 😂😂😂 that killed me. I always thought she was a heavy smoker.

[@tamarasterling1226]

My daughter did Entertainment speech in high school and one of the judges compared her to Wanda ❤❤❤ She was so proud of that on her score sheet!!! 😊

[@francescacastiglione7094]

How fun would it be to have her over for dinner! From serious conversations to laughing uncontrollably, I’d soak up every minute of the experience! ❤

[@verdatum]

My dad was an NSA agent who briefly worked in need of Wanda when she was there. Apparently, she was referred to as "The dragon lady" because if you gave her any forms that were not properly filled out, she would breathe fire down you. Dad needed some paperwork from her, and his solution was to just put it off and work on other things as long as he could. Finally he got word that she had quit to become "like a comedian or something" and there was no longer anything to worry about.

[@eileennovak1656]

Ah! That's so cool. Can't you just see sweet Wanda ripping-them-a-new-one for mistakes? 😆 Thanks for sharing. 🌹

[@BobKnight-mm2ze]

Wow!

[@es7432]

Yes, there is life after federal service.👏

[@BobK237]

Attracted by her beauty and can’t go away because of her outstanding gifts. I love hearing Wanda comedy.

[@patriciapage2109]

Happy 15th Anniversary Wanda Sykes and wife. Your humor is the best and I hope you have many many more years of love and happiness together ❣️

[@minxiv7]

I effing LOVE Wanda Sykes ❤

[@unanuevapecula]

Love Wanda from her writing on the Chris Rock Show. She is one of the Queens of Comedy for me.

[@Almitrab]

My husband and I are celebrating 15 years as well! This feels so special!

[@loraoflahrity130]

Everything about her is just so lovable! I love that she's getting well earned recognition 🥰

[@neobahamut6751]

She's so naturally funny. She really got me the moment she said her wife doesn't smoke at all.

[@stellamullis]

Wanda and Jimmy together are hilarious × million!!!🎉❤🎉

[@happy-g7901]

Jimmy is back!!! That was a very long time and so much to talk about

[@classicalaid1]

Wanda reminds me of a Black Betty White.

[@williamsj4852]

Yes 👍🏾

[@sandrad8640]

Absolutely

[@patienceklafarwalls8501]

Mrs. Wanda u r simply the best! Thank you Mr. Jimmy for bringing her.🤝🤝

[@curtiseverett1671]

great to see Wanda again!!!

[@billmauer8117]

Wanda is one of the most likeable and funny comedians--love Wanda!

[@adroutt1985]

She's always a joy to listen to

[@MACKWESTERN]

A beautiful woman who can make people laugh!! Love Wanda

[@SubyDude1971]

I enjoy listening to her, she’s great. 😂

[@rrg2248]

That Wanda’s French wife DOESN’T smoke is the FUNNIEST thing - props to her!!

[@Benito-fn4ip]

Fan of the Wonderful Wanda Sykes for decades...Smart, funny, great heart, soul and spirit. Praises galore for Ms Sykes..wife and kids 🙏

[@Lydia_0333]

I soooo missed jimmy!

[@JustRaine97]

I absolutely love me some Wanda Sykes! One of my favorite comedians.❤

[@rima4401]

Wanda Sykes is just brilliant and just when I thought I couldn't love her more than I do, I find out she LOVES GEORGE MICHAEL🙌🙌🙌

[@corgeousgeorge]

Love Wanda, have loved her for decades at this point.

[@diydame7163]

I love Wanda so much. ❤ Such a genuine person!

[@danimation88]

"Stuff like that will keep you outta heaven" LOL

[@user-xi1jn4mf5b]

Love her hair!

[@sakarakit5835]

she keeps it real

[@eljoy5280]

That joke she made about the ‘cave’ 😂 I love her!

[@sekenamcmurren2217]

Wanda Sykes is hysterical!😆

[@neilbond2483]

Wanda is hilarious. Just hearing her voice cracks me up😂 And Jimmy is the best interviewer with his quick witted responses👍

[@AngelGonzalez-jc7mm]

True comedian. An icon staying fresh and funny

[@ENT45837]

she is a beautiful Black Queen

[@kathleen4376]

Wanda you are by far one of the funniest comedians ever ! Bless you !

[@barbaraweiss3119]

I’m so glad late night is back and I also love Wanda Sykes- great interview.

[@soneetathomas743]

How Wanda sees her wife with a cigarette in her hand and talks, I always have that image in my head when she talks about her 😆😆

[@brendatruant7404]

… and wearing a beret! 🤣🤣🤣

[@philiplieu3889]

Uhhhhh baby….(holds “cigarette”) 😂

[@soneetathomas743]

@@philiplieu3889 🤣

[@ranestorypictures1738]

Wanda's hair is always on point. 😊

[@moimeself1088]

Always! ❤

[@whiskyjames4200]

Wanda is wonderful.

[@Entertainment-os4ig]

Wanda is now easily top 5 talk show guest.

[@theronious]

Happy anniversary Wanda! You’re rad!

[@Pbav8tor]

I adore Wanda Sykes. We have a little family group that binge watches The Upshaws. A true force of nature.

[@ashlei315]

I f*in LOVE Wanda! Hoping SO BAD she’s the next The Daily Show host!!!

[@Trycar2]

I love her....she is so GENUINE and DOWN-TO-EARTH...and of course - FUNNY! 😎😊

[@BeachLife66]

Wanda’s the best!!!

[@isabelalvarez1346]

I would love to meet Wanda, she is hilarious one of my favorite comedian love love her!!!😂

[@rdelrosso1973]

Comedy is good for the Soul. With all that is happening in the Nation and the World, you need a laugh or two at the end of the day, to keep your sanity. Wanda and Jimmy, it's great to see you again!

[@daynabee5521]

Wanda is hilarious! I also love her voice.🥰

[@sunyydazee]

I love Wanda! ONe of the best comedians !

[@allthingsmarva]

I saw her at the airport. How ironic 😂

[@brentfortune]

That he wife doesn't actually smoke was so funny to me.

[@cyrusfolami898]

wanda always smiles in sarcasm. I love me some her

[@raqueacevedo1509]

I love Wanda!!!!! She's awesome 😎

[@marianavarro7797]

I love Wanda❤she’s hilarious😅

[@puppylove422]

Cute, Wanda. You're, still, funny. You're with the flow. You stand for the flow.

[@msrosie420]

Wanda is the best!!! love her

[@meemeepalmer4144]

Mistaken for Lenny Kravitz!!!😂😂😂😭😭😭 Wanda is funny asf!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@OldTinLizzy]

"You wouldn't say that to Lenny Kravitz" 😂😂😂 love you Wanda

[@peppy_pepper_player823]

LOVE HER!

[@sandraspidle5972]

Congratulations, Jimmi!! You are the modern day Johnny Carson, and that is an extreme compliment, bc I loved Johnny.❤️

[@robinpeppin]

holy crap, 15 years already? wow. & her kids are 14? dang, time flies, holy shete. i want to see her in person.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love her

[@meemeepalmer4144]

Wanda Sykes…😂😂😂real,relatable n much respect!!!!😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️

[@stormwatcher59]

Love me some Wanda!!!

[@djsassafrass9126]

I love Wanda! Absolutely hilarious! ❤❤❤

[@JaySmith-mz7vg]

Seeing "Being mistaken for Lenny Kravitz" in the title took me OUT before I even hit Play 😂😂😂😂

[@jramsey9690]

She’s adorable. First time I can remember seeing her was on the Chris Rock show. Hilarious.

[@BoobooPie_91]

Love Wanda,such a sweetheart,God bless her 🥰♥️🙏

[@sidmagoo9866]

Love her comedy love her acting, big fan

[@CarlKellyMusic]

Love me some Wanda Sykes‼️👏🏾💯💞

[@frankieaddams3937]

Wanda Sykes is extremely attractive, oh-so-funny, very intelligent and seems like such a good-hearted person. I loved this interview with Jimmy Kimmel!

[@johnnygrant363]

@5:25 she doesn’t even smoke 😂😂😂😂💀💀💀.