Kathryn Hahn Breaks Down Her Career, from 'Bad Moms' to 'WandaVision' | Vanity Fair

Kathryn Hahn takes us through her legendary career, including her roles in 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,' 'Revolutionary Road,' 'Step Brothers,' 'Parks and Recreation,' 'Afternoon Delight,' 'Transparent,' 'The Visit,' 'I Love Dick,' 'Bad Moms,' 'Private Life,' 'Mrs. Fletcher' and 'WandaVision.'
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Kathryn Hahn Breaks Down Her Career, from 'Bad Moms' to 'WandaVision' | Vanity Fair

[@manikantasrao7868]

I'm so glad she's getting the recognition she deserves after WandaVision. She was my favorite character in many comedies without realizing it. Cannot wait to see what she will do in Knives Out 2.

[@looney1023]

Oh my god i had no idea she was cast in that but it's so perfect.

[@TheLegendaryMovieCritic]

Kathryn Hahn is gonna slay in Knives Out 2!

[@jamesrothwell8693]

She played her character in ‘The Goods’ so well too.

[@NikkiBWithTheAdHd]

So excited for Knives Out 2!!!

[@aryheic]

knives out 2 yessss

[@videt7459]

The fact that Kathryn Hahn doesn't realize how utterly, utterly delightful she is just makes her more delightful.

[@trinaq]

I agree, she normally pops up in supporting roles, but she should take on more leading parts, she's exquisite! ❣️

[@12harrypotterfan34]

@@trinaq I agree, she's way too talented to only be playing supporting parts.

[@Analysta654]

Agree. There is something about her, but she is just lovely.

[@Alexa-pt7fv]

Shes a reaally good actress

[@trinaq]

Kathryn has been in so many comedy movies, usually as the best friend or sidekick, but she'll probably be known as Agatha Harkness for long time!

[@jordantaylor260]

She was Agatha all along.

[@kaylanhensley1562]

if ivi

[@mikechris2012g]

I'm kinda aggravated by that, tbh... first off, it's her life & career and it's great that she's (deservedly so) more recognizable to a wider audience after WandaVision. So that's awesome... But I just wish/hope that her fame draws more attention to her earlier films which is why she's so loved in the first place.

[@jacquelinepayne4737]

How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days 🎤

[@nickv1212]

Funny, cause Agatha was that best friend and sidekick, but with a dark secret.

[@designerproductions]

I'll break down Kathryn Hahn's career: brilliant.

[@danielaguilar4735]

Seriously though she is super talented

[@quinnaddison420]

Exactly!

[@anonymoussaid9970]

Obligatory "I love her"

[@trinaq]

Precisely, Kathryn is such an underrated goddess! 😍👑

[@anjaplushenka5995]

*Because we --- I --- really do*

[@kb4903]

The fact she is the same actor who played the wife in step brothers and Jen in parks and Rec is amazing. Such a change in personality and physical performance.

[@abigailmuwanga4587]

Ikr she’s definitely a great actor is all her roles

[@JesusMusicDrew]

Yeah, I became a fan when she was in Parks & Rec. she was sooooo good

[@jacoblane6313]

I can't believe that skipped her being Doc Ock in Spider-man into the spider-verse 😭

[@passiveagressive4983]

I know 🤯

[@HoopleHeadUSA]

RIGHT?! 😭

[@cassidya5629]

It was a great movie but they probably skipped it because it was just voice acting

[@davesargent7304]

@@cassidya5629 Kristen Bell's vanity fair episode had Frozen as one of her films.

[@bl00dvv1tch3]

Yes! How dare they ignore her amazing interpretation of Doc Ock. The twist was Agatha All Along before Wandavision happened.

[@robertsullivan1646]

She's one of those celebrities who've been cast in a specific role (Agatha) and now people who've never heard of her are dying to see her in more stuff. And I love it.

[@rsync9490]

Reminds me of Peter dinklage. Most people slept on him until game of thrones. I on the other hand loved Hahn since parks and rec.

[@FALLENSK8ER1995]

she played doc ock in spider-verse too

[@kwenlu]

Her role in Parks and Rec is the best

[@passiveagressive4983]

‘Pancho’😂😂😂

[@brockbuster]

@@passiveagressive4983 Poncho*

[@Kinobambino]

Puncho

[@bielezon]

The way that she talks about the directors, creative creators , writers and co-hosts with so much respect and emotions and good memories …is exactly the way I wish my friends talk about me

[@Hello-ut4fy]

@@chrisevans4486 I don’t think anyone is gonna be believe you that ... (•_•)

[@Kinobambino]

I talk about you like tat bro

[@spacedude956]

I talk about how much I love you all the time Gabriel.

[@PalmurcioWorld]

I'm glad she's finally getting proper recognition, she's a criminally underrated actress.

[@dlweiss]

Honestly, an ICON. She picks her roles wisely, and then performs them to perfection. :)

[@Ernie1978]

Give her the bloody Emmy for the best introduction to a villain ever seen. Kathryn Hahn has been a phenomenal artist for a long time. It's time to reward her! Agatha All Along can't be denied!!

[@jesszorn5631]

This feels weird because she’s in the middle of her career

[@12harrypotterfan34]

They've done these interviews with actors at all different career stages, not just older people who have been acting for decades. Anna Kendrick was in one and she's only in her 30s.

[@michelletripp9775]

Yes but also she’s been acting for a while and not usually a big role so now that she’s so huge in Wanda vision it feels like something she’s deserved for a while and someone that people want to know more about 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jesszorn5631]

@@michelletripp9775 Omg that’s so true! Good point

[@apoisonberry]

I’ve been watching her since the early ‘00s ...I mean.. that’s over 20 years

[@dereklasker5350]

Am I the only one who thinks her role as Boyle’s ex wife (Eleanor, destroyer of worlds) in Brooklyn 99 is super underrated?

[@jackreiter7291]

You’re not alone on that one

[@rodaxel7165]

I forgot she was Boyle's ex. All I remember is a lady getting rid of Charle's sperm down the drain.

[@hellcat3156]

Every time I see her appear in a show I throughly enjoy her character, she was a delightful treat in an epic show

[@cheneytardio]

Her hair was so flat and lacking volume as Eleanor.

[@myeahonline]

She is one of my favorite recurring characters in Parks and Rec. She’s simply PERFECT in her role as Jen Barkley.

[@adamazri928]

I feel like Kathryn gets more attractive when she gets older. It's magic. Dark Magic.

[@matthewjohnson1558]

She was always a dime

[@Synorchism]

chaos magic?

[@MyTrebleClef]

@@Synorchism the scarlett witch!

[@RegularRegs]

She's doing a purple spell on ant man for his lack of aging.

[@RegularRegs]

Paul rudd is 72

[@rileybabcock6834]

Even now I’m getting those friendly neighbor vibes from her

[@trinaq]

Precisely, Kathryn IS Agnes in real life!

[@beatahage5050]

IT WAS AGATHA ALL ALONG HAS BEEN IN MY HEAD THE WHOLE ENTIRE DAY

[@trinaq]

Agreed, that song is a catchy bop, and it's stuck in my head months later!

[@ik7482]

Not bad

[@stephencolor2010]

No need to shout, Beata. :)

[@lanefiction487]

You're not new

[@uosdwiSrdewoH]

That snort may be the most adorable thing ever. I love Kathryn Hahn. She's a genius. I nearly limited her to comedy but she can do it all.

[@maggiedrew853]

I want to formally apologize to her for just now noticing how much of an absolute icon she is

[@alexcardona1658]

Me too, I've seen her on other movies where she's been great. But until agatha I could appriciate how amazing actress she is. Her performance was delightful and the Wanda Vision would not be the same without that amazing energy she put in her character.

[@Sibunamember101]

I'm so glad that WandaVision brought Kathryn Hahn's greatness into the forefront of everyone's consciousness

[@Foxinthetree]

Omg that snort at 7:05. I love this woman.

[@Just_Joe]

Alternative title: Agatha Harkness talking about her performances throughout the centuries

[@JP-br4mx]

STFU

[@lanefiction487]

Lol

[@yiowatho1839]

She is even wearing the necklace 😍

[@deus.angelus]

LMAO

[@susanstorm7910]

Oml I can’t with you

[@arangxba]

The fact that she worked with all the A list Hollywood actors.

[@chrisfernando3199]

She is just so incredibly genuine and radiates honesty and this beautiful energy.

[@dolnae1109]

Since wandavision ive looked back at some of the other stuff ive watched and realised it was her all along!!

[@reneew8181]

right?? I look at her filmography and I can't believe I never noticed!

[@lanefiction487]

@@reneew8181 don't blame yourself,she wasnt well known before Wandavision but after Wandavision many people are going back to see her past movies including me and realise she has always been great but we didnt notice her.

[@eroshieguidance1635]

It's a nice pun that the director, story creators, and musical creators created. They knew that Kathryn Hahn wasn't well-known in many movies and we never really did noticed her, so! The people behind WandaVision like the director, especially the creative directors and musical creators/directors used that very opportunity for the character and the actress herself and it just falls into place, coincided like a perfect puzzle piece, into place

[@eeekksss1679]

I love how she talks with her Hands, I can just stay put looking at her talking with Hands. Her hands her bracelet

[@philipseven9215]

She really deserves to be in more mainstream media or "blockbuster" type of films. She's really great in comedies or romcoms, but I think it's time for her to be in these huge movies (and just carry her comedic flair) while, of course, involving in serious dramas or projects with smaller scope in the future at the same time. WandaVision paved the way.

[@pikachulovable]

She had a lot of small roles but like terry crews said in his “ it’s better to be remembered for a small role than for a big one that sucked” ~ not the exact phrasing bc it’s been a while since I watched it.

[@katenz100]

She simultaneously strikes me as a neighbour who would bring over a bottle of wine and/or cookies and I really want to live next door to her. She's so super sweet and complimentary of everything and everybody but she's also a hilarious badass. Step Brothers is an all time fave, because she's literally insane and I just love it.

[@yuscha697]

I’m so so happy that she loved being Doc Ock in Spider-Verse. Her character reveal is the best.

[@melissaholman2605]

I just really love her as an actress. She's so good and can play any role and be amazing at it. She's also one of the prettiest actresses in my opinion. She definitely stands out! I really liked Private Life as well.

[@ellie-tk4jy]

Jeez don't ruin it. She doesn't need to be pretty. Acting is not modelling.

[@AJ8871]

She is amazing in step brothers. Very overlooked

[@SDXStudio]

She is so incredible. Her performances in things like Anchorman and Step Brothers are early signs that she is just a knock out performer. So glad she is getting the recognition she deserves.

[@realar]

The fact she got to be with a fellow MCUer of Paul Rudd in Anchorman was a happy accident.

[@bingbongurm0m]

Sad that they didn't include her role in we're the millers. One of my favorite Kathryn Hahn movies!

[@helora1039]

She steals the show in everything she does, now I just want to see her on Knives out 2, I know for sure that she’s going to be the best character LMAO

[@christopherdale1745]

That shot of Kathryn with her winky, big open-mouth smile on WandaVision is my favorite.

[@jayrap94]

I've been in love with her energy ever since I saw her play Jennifer Barkley in parks and Rec. *PONCHO!*

[@Anna-en8mq]

This woman has literally been in so much. I’ve followed her for years and every turn she does is so impressive and full of talent.

[@andriannaa]

SHE IS SO TALENTED

[@nineteenct]

SHE’S GOT A GOOD LIFE!

[@mrsbenedictcumberbatch9565]

Tenks!

[@tansjord]

I’ve been such a fan of Kathryn’s since I was a little kid watching Crossing Jordan. I’m so happy she’s finally getting the recognition she deserves! I think it’s time for me to go through and watch her entire filmography.

[@emilysullivan294]

She has this way of making everything she talks about so poetic and deep, it's amazing and enveloping.

[@tastyneck]

The snort at 07:04 is ADORABLE.

[@cisbetterthanyou6658]

She just seems like such a nice person!

[@TheSaneHatter]

You completely skipped "Crossing Jordan," right at the beginning: that's where I first saw her!

[@volleyballer1566]

Kathryn saying she's a recovering catholic is the best thing i've heard all day

[@molsongrrrl]

I always say I'm a retired Catholic

[@kamtheman106]

“Lapsed Catholic” for me.

[@ContentMadame]

I'm pretty sure that means she's a Tori Amos fan, which makes me love her even more!

[@noemiatilano]

i would die for Kathryn Hahn

[@Dilly_Dil1y]

No.

[@EMMYK1916]

Really? You would choose to leave this earth for an actress just doing a great job and whom you've never met? Very strange indeed.

[@pokemagier2959]

@@EMMYK1916 *bruh*

[@Rev4mpz]

@@EMMYK1916 I take it you don’t get invited to much parties, do you?

[@carolinehaf21]

Private Life is amazing. Especially if you're a women who doesn't want kids or can't have them for either medical or personal/financial reasons - there is something relatable here exploring how a womans identity often ends up being a mother and nothing else. Her and Giamatti are incredible together as well.

[@sandythemaster6898]

She was one of the best parts of Parks & Rec. Seriously her character could have been an annoying antagonist but it was soooo much better. A perfect chaotic neutral protagonist is rare to see as awesome as her. And she was the BEST part of WandaVision

[@belzerahan5732]

I have adhd and usually have a hard time aying attention when watching shoes with alot of dialogue but whenever Agatha was on the screen, all my focus was on her, Kathryn Hahn was a joy to watch.

[@katiebienvenue8081]

This was such a fantastic trip down memory lane and just barely scratches her career!!! I am still sad that everybody constantly skips over CroJo (Crossing Jordan) because it’s her role that started it all!!

[@lauraburton8037]

I loved her then and I love her now!

[@ciram9082]

Her ending scene in Bad Moms made me cry in the movie theater. Such an incredible actress, I'm so happy she's getting this much recognition now!

[@Hyperbloomberg]

I absolutely loved her in Parks and Rec and watched WandaVision because she was cast. I knew it would be an amazing performance.

[@ghxstories299]

She is such a beautiful woman.

[@randycurry1570]

Give this woman Emmy after Emmy. She deserves it!

[@vprice84]

I've always loved Kathryn but this interview makes me love her so much more.

[@taylor96]

this woman is so underrated. i've love her since how to lose a guy

[@dougvandyke1385]

She had her Agatha Harkness charm sewn into all of her clothes 🤣

[@Kingjazzy15]

Kathryn is so amazing, I'm so excited for her future projects!

[@hehehehe9737]

She has always been so underrated and it didn't take me until watching Wandavision to see how much stuff she has been in that I have seen before.

[@vidinhadovini]

Love her since Parks, Transparent and Bad Mom's. Such a versatile actress! She really made WandaVision go to the next level

[@emersondudley303]

ive been obsessed with her ever since jen barkley in parks and rec. sooooo so happy she's getting all this recognition now!!!!

[@mwdavis77]

She's pretty fantastic. I really hope her character comes back in future MCU stuff.

[@kamtheman106]

Agatha is more of a mentor figure to Wanda in the comics, so it’s very possible she does return

[@lukav7348]

My head: 23 minutes of Kathryn Hahn?! Gotta watch

[@marielleaballe9228]

that cellphone bit was genuis

[@larissahika8766]

I watched the little beautiful things and I really enjoyed seeing her do a role of such sensitive emotions and grief ❤ I cried so much thru it all and hoped there's another season coming 😭

[@eeekksss1679]

Nothing more to say I am very deeply In love with this Iconic Queen.

[@twistreviews]

I really hope she will be in more Marvel movies and series!

[@kamtheman106]

Agatha is more of a mentor figure to Wanda in the comics, so it’s very likely she comes back. There was definitely a reason they decided to have Wanda leave her enchanted in Westview.

[@Rev4mpz]

@@chrisevans4486 no

[@randompeople465]

@@kamtheman106 Yeah i believe that too

[@mannydiaz1483]

Agatha: House of Harkness

[@twistreviews]

@@mannydiaz1483 Yayyyyyy!!!!

[@justjohnmichaeljones]

She is one of my absolute FAV actors!!! She is hysterical and amazing!!! I am still heartbroken Mrs. Fletcher is over and pray someday we see a Season 2!!!!

[@andersonic]

I'd never imagine voluntarily watching TV commercials for hours, but Kathryn's multitude of minivan moms for Chrysler Pacifica are deranged and magnificent. Being herself a mom and dealing with other moms it's hard not to see it as Kathryn Hahn venting some reality. I love how none of them are entirely good mothers or good people, just various ways women with minivans get through being mothers.

[@kobrilakkuma]

her snort I love her so much 😭

[@CourtandFamily]

She’s been one of my very favorites since step brothers. A gem, Shes the best friend everyone wishes they could have after watching bad moms and parks and rec.

[@godisfrusciante]

Thank you for reminding me of the film, The Player! I haven’t seen that in years. It’s so good.

[@philsibayan9815]

Excited to see her in Knives Out 2

[@BloodoperaBlackvomit]

She's a really beautiful woman. I love her face and hair. :D

[@juinyee2704]

She is so powerful to play a villain.

[@carljohns3411]

Mrs fletcher is such a treasure of a series. RIP Cameron ❤️

[@corinderby7477]

I’ve been waiting for this one ... TURN IT UP!!

[@milena3156]

I just finished Mrs Fletcher and I'm yet again obsessed with her! She was amazing in Parks and Rec and stole the entire movie in Bad Moms.. Love her..

[@drewrayg]

She’s always been great. It’s nice to see her getting her roses. I loved her on Park & Recs. And, How to Lose a Guy in 10 days.

[@MaryKim]

ok is it just me or is kathryn just glowing!!! we need a skincare video stat

[@jonas3333]

She delivers the definition of complete confidence in her roles; more than possibly any other actress I've seen, but she comes off very real and human in this interview.

[@simpleplanfan011]

I love how her nails are painted purple 💜 (:

[@daniellavaladez7820]

She really is Agatha!

[@thisisme7587]

Love the little snort when she laughed.

[@cliveroberts8760]

Kathryn Hahn is amazing, She honestly seems like a cool person you could hang out with. chill vibes all around

[@AllOfMyLoveTess]

My introduction to Kathryn was Crossing Jordan. Knew then that she'd have a long career and I'm so glad I was right!

[@AllOfMyLoveTess]

@@chrisevans4486 #TeamIronMan

[@Manaliiiii]

i’m so happy people are recognizing her talent

[@teehlfx5238]

So nice to just sit and listen to Kathryn Hahn talk about her career and experiences. Love it and love her.

[@annsum075]

i literally love her sm. she brightens my day everytime I see her

[@TheVision-gd7np]

She is *PHENOMENALLY TALENTED*

[@bexwhiting81]

I love everything she does. Comedy, drama - loved her in 'Private Life'. Always keeping an eye on what she does next.

[@lanefiction487]

If Marvel cast you ,you receive instant fame....People around the world are mad in love with this Universe.

[@DeniseDutton]

Hahn is absolutely brilliant, and I will watch her in anything. And watching both Bad Moms films is a house tradition every December. I love both films so much.

[@AttnDefDis_]

Loved her in Parks and Rec. One of my favorite characters among a ridiculous amount of great characters.

[@duckymomo6675]

I love Kathryn SO much! She is literally the best.

[@mpv409]

One of the most underrated talents of our time. She can sing, she can act, her comedic timing is impeccable, and she’s also beautiful. We stan Kathryn.

[@sampeterson7828]

Kathryn is one of those actresses that I've seen in a ton of stuff over the years and she's always killed it. I'm glad she's getting her due.

[@chickirandom375]

She's gorgeous

[@Rakim8]

She’s amazing in pretty much everything she’s done. Glad she’s getting some shine. Yeh go sis!