Maya Erskine & Anna Konkle on PEN15, Being Best Friends & Having Babies at the Same Time

Maya and Anna talk about being best friends, their show “Pen15,” Maya’s actual mom playing her mom on the show and turning into a diva, getting pregnant at the same time and their babies meeting.
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[@jso6790]

Had to watch this interview just to see them actually being adults, because I can't get their teenager personas out of my head.

[@user-gi9fq1kc4q]

Lol

[@sydvxo]

THATS EXACTLY WHAT I CAME HERE FOR LMAO

[@tainacedeno585]

same lol

[@moonlightbae6365]

same lmfao i just finished the show

[@andreaarbaiza3192]

I would’ve never guessed that Maya’s mom had never acted before this, she’s a natural

[@gabzpot]

PEN15 is one the best shows I ever seen in the last 20 years.

[@somethingginterestingg4275]

really?

[@gabzpot]

@@somethingginterestingg4275 For me, it is. I don't know for everybody else.

[@faviolacruz9441]

Yes!

[@mateowey]

Easily!! It makes me feel nostalgic AF! Haha I grew up in the 90's and the show is so period correct!!

[@kennysmith1925]

Will check it out

[@lollipopcorndog]

They prove that it’s never too late to start a friendship

[@jeraldwithaj]

Love how Maya immediately moved Anna’s hand away from her lap, while talking about being best friends

[@joshuah5892]

Yeah, what the hell was that about?

[@lonelyone]

It seemed like it was a joke, but no one acknowledged it, so it sits very uncomfortably.

[@happykillmore349]

Literally not what happened. Clearly Anna gave her a quick touch and moved her arm back as Maya touched her. Weirdo....

[@jeraldwithaj]

I see it as a joke too, I personally live for this awkward physical comedy

[@biancat7761]

I can hear Anna's inner monologue saying "stop being a spaz! We are on JIMMY!, relax weirdo" hahaha

[@Sunnyso24]

It’s my favorite show of all time. They’re geniuses. I can’t get enough of the show. It’s so beyond awkward and relatable and hilarious and I hope of NEVER ends! December can’t come soon enough!!

[@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat]

It’s my favorite show now too! I can’t wait until December 3 for the second half of season 2! I pray they do a season 3 and beyond! Vindy Wiccany is my favorite episode so far! I’m watching all the episodes again with my childhood friend and it’s so fun because it really is so relatable!

[@piyusha3571]

ikr, ppl are like "one of the best shows" nah the best show period.

[@musicalwheels]

its so sad that it didnt continue ... i just discovered it a week or so ago and finished it a couple days ago lol

[@allbub2330]

These girls are so brilliantly funny! Pen15 is one of the best shows out!

[@dani-ol5xb]

I really hope they continue writing together and bringing us brilliantly funny and nostalgic shows! Gonna miss them

[@palomalinares618]

Pen15 is the new Freaks and Geeks. In the future the younger generations will freak out when they realize there’s only 2 season of the best show ever 😩

[@faviolacruz9441]

I freaking love these girls!!!

[@mikegarland199]

I was in middle school and high school with Anna...this is wicked funny

[@bananamilk8745]

What was she like?!

[@animallover5626]

Fr?! If so tell us more lol

[@christinamock7264]

Maya’s mom is my favorite character on the show.

[@sassybatchz]

Lol I love how they're so close that it's still endearing that Maya picked up Annas hand and moved it away from her

[@keepdriving01]

ugh i was hoping jimmy would ask them when season 3 is coming

[@helethead]

When is the second half of season 2 coming?

[@sunnisea9438]

Me too.

[@mp3holder94]

I honestly love this show so much And Mayas Mom is honestly so good. 😂😂

[@CaliVMK]

I HAD NO IDEA YUKI (Mutsuko) WAS ACTUALLY MAYAS MOM

[@shelleykbooker8781]

Well my Boss Ladies, Anna & Maya, look as lovely as ever! Well Dones All Round & I cannot wait to finish S2!! It's gonna be LOADED! 💯🦄💯

[@kebo9272]

This show is so much more then it looks

[@Sinsearach]

Absolutely.

[@musicalwheels]

such a good way to put it

[@NewMessage]

"We are... We're real best friends." * moves hand back on the arm of the chair *

[@happykillmore349]

Literally not what happened. Clearly Anna gave her a quick touch and moved her arm back as Maya touched her. Weirdo....

[@NickyNicest]

@@happykillmore349 well it was a joke and it is what happened

[@happykillmore349]

Can't wait for more eps

[@Eiaesthetic]

Maya’s face is genuinely so so beautiful tho.

[@fp8987]

I hope they make more seasons! This show is hilarious! 😝

[@Picklebean72]

Its been canceled

[@piyusha3571]

@@Picklebean72 it's not been cancelled they just planned on making 2 seasons

[@pjm-6008]

pen15 is sooooooooo underrated

[@betsyduncan5857]

It's a show you have to see to believe. Funny AF!

[@horrormoviescreamqueen13]

I just watched this show last week and I loved it. I'm their age so it brought me back to the year 2000

[@user-dq1uk7oy5c]

Nostalgia at it’s finest 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

Such incredible show.

[@finnfan33]

Def gonna watch these ladies 😁

[@maddyliv5312]

I just finished pen15 and I love it

[@biancat7761]

Pen15 is the best TV show out. It's gonna be a cult favourite for years to come.

[@devonlucas7601]

I really wanted him to bring up season 3🥺

[@DC3328]

No mention of the next season? Damn..

[@animallover5626]

I’m guessing that may be because of their babies. Might take a longer break before making the next.

[@kpop.o.o.132]

jajajajajajaja me encanta esa serie pen15

[@KathBorup]

Love these women! Love the show!

[@mosesdeleon2481]

I love them lol

[@pattybrunnette1886]

This is literally my favorite show! It’s so funny and they are so talented! Also people in the comments should stop criticizing their looks because they look and are amazing!

[@clownnookie]

0:42 Funny !

[@haydeecastillo4621]

When do mew episodes come out!?!

[@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat]

December 3rd they are releasing the second half of season 2. I can’t wait!!!

[@satisfyingmystery6596]

Jimmy: Millionaire in his 20s Me: Cleaning my room and found $5 so it made my day...

[@susanwojcickiisasshoe3238]

And let me guess... You've found that somehow 'satisfying'. May I suggest you use that $5 to buy yourself a bag of 'white mystery' pen15-flavor, airhead.

[@michiganpie]

So are there going to be any NEW episodes anytime soon? They didn't mention that at all :(

[@lonelyone]

Seems odd that they would both be on the show together with nothing to promote.

[@dgray619]

Was supposed to be this summer but I just read December? Things keep changing

[@artemuycaro]

They said theyre working on color correction so I think they're still finishing up editing on s2 part 2

[@clownnookie]

They're on HULU now.

[@heypeople6877]

It’s so weird seeing maya especially grown up

[@danlebron2610]

Both very beautiful and funny.i have a hard time thinking they were dorks in school like me.

[@alsimanche]

Is the whole show based on their actual experience? 😂😂

[@benb1696]

They met at 22

[@clownnookie]

They both unloaded as much as they could remember when they were 13 and then asked other writers, producers, directors, friends and acquaintances if they had any good stories about that time period. Lots went into the show.

[@ginak615]

It very much sounds like an acrimonious split with Sam Zveibelman, with the carefully worded joint statement, the lack of disclosure/keeping it secret, and being vague about the timeline. And the disagreements that they talk about. The sad thing is that it seems like May and Anna IRL are splintering off into that world of single-family focused compulsive heterosexuality (a lá what Adrienne Rich wrote about), instead of their friendship and creative partnership being a priority. It's like the story of what white middle-upper class Americans do. I miss traveling and living in countries where that's not the norm.

[@elham1250]

That was a year ago?

[@Sam-pg5lt]

It took me the entire first season to realize what it really meant.

[@essencezimmerman-renaud4446]

Omg that’s my nick name that’s is so cool

[@catturdgt9879]

Came here to feel better after how they broke me with what they said in the last episode of season 2

[@Sonny20000]

I thought i was way too old to watch that show but oh man … its not for kids 😂😩

[@Foreverhoe10billion]

Who is dey?

[@luvisobsolete]

Anna looks like Emma from degrassi 🔥

[@flippaclipanimations1933]

sEaSoN 3?

[@yeahhsuga5144]

0:43 😀

[@bliss66]

Friends and sister wives.

[@joykarhu1053]

I love how Jimmy kimmel doesn’t hear the blonde actress correctly when she says my partner and I were running lines. He thinks she’s still referring to her mom potentially acting for the show. It seems he mis-gears her and I think it’s awkward how unsurprised she looks when he goes on to say your mom blah blah whatever instead of her just correcting his error.. did anyone else notice this?!

[@danzwku]

5:34 that could be a thing in the future lol

[@jocas5289]

anna konkle w the cinderella look???? its giving

[@gifariigip5386]

I look forward to collaborating with Jimmy Fallon

[@lenn270]

i just found out the meaning of pen15... dont blame me im not from usa

[@adolfopena7358]

Isn't Maya in Obi-Wan?

[@anghelaaraza1647]

My bestfriend told me to watch their show and you know what's funny? Their names was our moms nicknames! My bestfriend's mom was named Maya and my bestfriend has short hair same with maya in the show and my mom's nickname was Anna! and just like anna in the show I am the tallest! ❤ luv my bestie so much! By the way we've been bestfriends since we were in Grade 12 and now we're on our third year in college and my life is so much better with her! ❤

[@angelicamayvillahermosa8462]

😂😂 so much fun right? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA we are maya and anna guys

[@anghelaaraza1647]

@@angelicamayvillahermosa8462 HAHAHAHAH we're living the show

[@i_love_one_direction._.234]

I liked the show it's was funny and weird lol

[@ignaciogonzalez8716]

Pen15

[@susanwojcickiisasshoe3238]

Write it with a 'pen' on your fivehead (and by pen I mean pen15)

[@ArneAsada69]

Anna got some legs.

[@susanwojcickiisasshoe3238]

Sure... If you like chicken legs or 'piernitas de pollito asado'

[@zenntune]

She got hands too

[@drakec6781]

They are cool like the show the dress is hilariously not cute 😀

[@gifariigip5386]

Pretty woman💪

[@NickyNicest]

I’m sure it’s a multi thousand dollar dress. You ever seen a fashion show? Shits not cute it’s expensive

[@kdholden]

Why did you move Anna's hand like that Maya? 😢😞

[@skinniestpuma]

If you look closely, it's Anna moving her own hand after quickly tapping Maya's lap but Maya touches her arm at the same time as a response so it makes it look like Maya was moving Anna's hand. It all happens so quickly that's why it looks confusing and awkward.

[@globalcat]

Poor Jimmy. Still having problems with measures meant to save lives. Oh boo boo.

[@nourchanel1110]

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

[@miasanchez2693]

The crowd sucks compared to other celebrities 😬

[@trushedsushi4495]

PREGNATE WITH THE SAME MAN???!!?

[@sophia-hw6my]

its a joke

[@iniemamocny]

They've been pregnant roughly the same time with the same male? How did that happened? 🤔

[@DC3328]

There's a term for that, it's called a joke.

[@iniemamocny]

@@DC3328 oh, there is? Good to know 😉

[@h7opolo]

the blonde's voice is reminiscent of a bureau drawer closing.

[@roupa131]

Blue dress is very bad. Trow it away quickly.

[@bxmbi3828]

Please shut up. Anna's rocking that dress while you're sitting behind a screen doing nothing with your life but hating and being jealous.

[@venusvicious4446]

I actually think it’s super cute, and classy.