Janelle James on Steven Spielberg Being a Fan, Abbott Elementary & Wearing a Disguise in Public

Janelle talks about the disguise she wears when she goes out in public, changing her voice when she takes an Uber, Steven Spielberg being a fan, greeting WB tours in character, how she got her start in acting, and “Abbott Elementary” on ABC.
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[@canadianrobot]

The fact that she hasn't won an Emmy is real wrong. Ava is the most hilarious character on TV

[@LesleyMarie]

I’d give her the Emmy!

[@macaoron]

tbf running up against her co-star, the splendid, the wonderful, Sheryl Lee Ralph in itself is already a great honor!

[@1hazelx]

It’s on the way! Trust! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@g-urts5518]

Literally never heard of her before in my life

[@poopsonastick13]

I feel like they THOUGHT they had an idea of Ava as a minor character was when they casted her, but then realized they had struck GOLD and wrote her in more

[@tnate6004]

How she manages Ava's rapid-fire delivery but gets all the nuances of the character is astounding.

[@leedalite]

that "i like dinosaurs" was so brilliantly timed it gagged me good

[@Fluuuv]

She looks amazing and I hope she gets that Emmy next year. Her standup comedy is so good too.

[@breebarry4422]

She is so personable, and natural. When people find fame as a full adult, they are more gracious and humble.

[@christianharbin7979]

Janelle James literally has the BEST laugh in Hollywood!

[@nul672]

She’s actually so funny, there was a lot of jokes and subs that both the audience and jimmy missed it’s actually crazy 😂

[@S.Shea2432]

I absolutely LOVE Her so much on "Abbott Elementary." 🤣 Janelle James is so Hilarious, talented, & truly so BEAUTIFUL, both inside & out. 😍💜💜

[@GaiaCarney]

‘Abbott Elementary’ is classic tv! Perfect cast, hilarious characters & funny writing!

[@mathieuaustin7190]

Jimmy certainly noticed… 😏

[@Xterminalism]

Is Ava selfish, at times. Do her subordinates’ concern fly over her head, absolutely. But in the crux of things she always ends up delivering. She’s a considerate person at heart. She understands the ins and outs and she’s willing to sacrifice her ego for a better good…however much it may annoy her.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

"Sorry, I don't speak line" 😂😂😂

[@user-jx1xb5uj7g]

She's definitely the star of the show.

[@florencedelvalle8145]

Are you allowed to do that? I Did! Best answer ever! Janelle looks great in this dress and she’s so funny on Abbot! Keep shining Principal AVA!🩷❤️❤️❤️👏🏽👏🏽🌹🌹

[@dinobm13]

She is that character 😂😂😂😂😂

[@sdtn2220]

Could watch her all day. She makes the show!

[@cakerbaker9965]

She 100% makes the show better. She gets most of the funny lines and her delivery is really great. All are wonderful on the show, but most of the characters are replaceable, if absolutely necessary. Not Ava.

[@bellanovela7742]

her laugh is infectious

[@dakotac180]

She's so hilarious even her stand-up and her fashion is always on point.

[@VXRGO85]

“i think i’ll do an italian accent otherwise i’ll get in trouble” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@riccardoferrero348]

Love it ahahah

[@kmduarte2005]

I knew her from her standup first, and now I’m hooked on Abbott Elementary. She’s a standout among a cast that is amazing. She deserves all the good things she’s getting. ✨💖✨

[@BasesLoadedLacquer]

abbott is such a great show. when they dropped the "back that azz up" beat & ava ran off to heed that call in the gym like a moth to a flame, i laughed so hard i was cryin & wheezin. hubs walked through & saw me & he was like "are you okay???!" lmaooo janelle is hysterical! 🤣

[@karontipton4656]

Her responses on the show are so witty 😂. Like the episode where she called Tyler James Williams character “Jeremy Allen BLACK” when he was trying to flex his muscles and look sexy. That shoutout to Jeremy Allen White (Main Character in “The Bear” and latest Calvin Klein model of underwear ) was hilarious 🤣🤣. Super rapid fire ❤❤

[@breebarry4422]

I like Dinosaurs 😂

[@COMPFUNK2]

Abbott Elementary is the funniest show on television, but I would never want to work at a school like that. She is a horrible principal. 🤣

[@Milaperadotti]

😂😂👍

[@BexiAF]

Favorite character! ❤ Abbott was the first thing I watched today.

[@niyahaley3675]

Sameeee

[@hectornegron9155]

Perfection in my book. Unintentionally and unknowingly I clicked on the same video twice and so I watched it a 2nd time as if it was my first. Love this woman.

[@tina1908]

I just adore her. ❤

[@francescahw69]

Love abbott she is the best charecter on that show❤❤❤

[@CatJabZ]

First saw her stand up and she kills it in Abbott!

[@Milaperadotti]

She is my favorite. Love her!

[@LAguy0]

💙Love Janelle James so much

[@okayfabian]

SO FUNNY LOVE HER

[@billeem5151]

LOVE JANELLE JAMES!!! ❤

[@roadalaw4539]

Boy oh boy you are a smart lady Janelle James love it 💕 🤩

[@torguy5763]

Man I love Guillermo, he really completes the show!

[@gigi1625]

fave character ❤

[@adey126]

“I did.” Classic. Worst thing they can say is no.

[@natalie651]

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE HER

[@theunquietmindpodcast]

I’m new to watching the show and binge watched all afternoon and evening yesterday. After episode 1 I knew she was my favorite 😍. Soooo incredibly funny and witty. Her character and comedic timing truly make the show. I ended up frantically group texting my entire family asking them to find the time and watch Abbott elementary this weekend!

[@sheilaj4645]

She is so hilarious on her tv show😊

[@lashendawest7509]

We love janelle James and jimmy kimmel

[@ReeseArchaicTV]

Yes girl 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@JzonAzari]

Love her so much

[@user-li2vl4yd1x]

It's amazing to see that she doesn't seem to be able to believe her luck. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cartoonguy55]

I love her

[@nafis9465]

YESSS JANELLE🤩🤩🤩

[@ginnys8215]

Love her !!!!❤

[@earth2moriah]

I ❤ her.

[@louisenicholls682]

Ava is one of the best characters. Janelle is exceptional as Ava

[@LarkBlue-ek8wq]

So bodacious, brilliant, and gutsy to just write yourself a part.

[@tefoster9838]

She is so much like me. I crack myself up too.

[@tinamusicaddict4130]

I love her😂❤

[@ozoz3444]

She's a SCENE STEALER. I'm always looking forward to what Ava is gonna say.

[@CM-jn3wp]

I didn't know how journey until this interview. She's so fortunate to have people believe in her talent and skillset. She's proof that giving an opportunity, true talent will shine.🌟👍🏽

[@Trina_White]

You make me giggle, Jimmy!😂❤👍

[@Adore7_AUM]

I like her! ✨️💛

[@Hdrunner647]

Love her laugh!

[@jazminvillarino451]

she is hilarious!

[@doctorcrummy]

She’s so funny 😂

[@tiffanyanderson9437]

Don Cheadle “discovered” her as an actor?? She is the Chosen One!! 🤩

[@trey3rob]

My Harvard wifi certified queen

[@queenmoonpie22]

I absolutely adore her, genuinely funny

[@itzelsolano9924]

Funniest character on the show. I will not argue about this 😂

[@everythingiseverything9920]

She's my absolute fave on Abbott, I'd follow Ava on any other show 😄

[@belindajacobsen]

“I like dinosaurs!” Took me out 😂

[@jennifermathis3983]

LOVE ABBOTT ELEMENTARY!!!!

[@voodoohead]

“I like dinosaurs!” 🤣🤣🤣

[@patriciacrane548]

I love Janelle James! The entire Abbott cast is fabulous but Ava ìs my favorite character!

[@Sara-mf3px]

Get this woman an Emmy!! 🫶💗💕 loooover her

[@companyspammers7770]

She is so funny. She totally deserves the Emmy.

[@NellieKAdaba]

I agree.

[@cntsingbutigtsol]

This color is 🔥🔥🔥

[@safishiamcclendon4318]

Love, love, love!!! Keep rising Queen!!!

[@Iamchrisshorts]

I simply love her 💙

[@resilientred1699]

Haven't seen the show, but I really enjoyed her interview. I like her a lot.

[@sarat3913]

❤❤❤

[@MzfightNEbony99]

Congratulations

[@ChazPalm]

LOVE HER!!!

[@pepita2448]

I love you so much Janelle

[@Tt-wm1ze]

She should get her own spin-off 😊

[@keith919]

I was watching Ava here not Janelle and I'm loving it!!! 😅😝

[@maseboog72]

🗣My Gosh!! Flames🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Great Actress! Brava Queen!👏🏿👏🏿💐💐

[@user-eq2dx2jp6v]

Hiiiiii ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ and thanks ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@edreid7872]

She steals every scene she's in..I don't miss that wacky game show she did..a Jenga-type game using junk.. Bizarre..😂

[@fiyorimussie5574]

❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥

[@TradeWynn65]

❤

[@DennisTheInternationalMenace]

I swear, She makes the show for me! She is what i would be like as Principal. And that's why I'm not. 😂

[@yasinradee]

💜

[@PRLIBRE_SOBERANO]

And….. she is hot

[@YTMANHERE]

BLACK MONDAY WAS LIT !!!

[@justincastillogayray]

The show was The Rundown with Robin Thede on BET.

[@user-eq2dx2jp6v]

Jim kim dear ❤❤❤❤ hi again ❤❤❤ plz bring stevey back again 😂😂😂 stevey colbert 😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@Newday749]

Jenelle as Ava Coleman ❤🎉

[@TheTaurean]

She makes the show IDC what nobody says. Ava is the moment. 😂

[@kevinyakushi8945]

The crowd really sucked. She’s so funny dude!

[@lukejack9551]

Did he say her character is called "Victoria" ???? Instead of "Ava" ??? Principal Ava, not Victoria Principal 😅

[@jazzyfizzle0]

Black Monday was so criminally underrated and now it’s not even streaming free

[@jasmainjasmain2906]

Her character reminds me of my sis lol rather see it on tv 😂

[@TheShandukie]

Her going into a taxi or anywhere in disguise is such an Ava thing to do.

[@scyofstate]

🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@akeemwoods5322]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🫣

[@latanyarobinson3796]

Second most annoying character to Sheldon from Big Bang! 😂😂 Amazing! Her Character is infuriating. I love the show!

[@MAA-dt1yo]

She could play Wendy Williams

[@kmallory100]

No. Don't even try it.

[@carantk2858]

Don’t you ever disrespect Janelle fine self like that ever again

[@Own.lee.who.men.516]

Janelle, I would love to know why you dissed and or ignored Roland Martin to get to Kevin Frazier on the "Shirley" movie red carpet on Wednesday night? Just curious 🤔. That was kinda fowell though, to be honest.