Morris Chestnut - Black Male Friendships & "The Best Man: The Final Chapters" | The Daily Show

Actor and producer Morris Chestnut discusses the limited series "The Best Man: The Final Chapters," why it's important that the franchise puts a spotlight on Black male friendships, and why he learned to never talk smack with comedians. #DailyShow #Comedy
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[@jf5716]

Even if Leslie doesn’t become the new host, it’s obvious she needs her own show. So talented and funny!

[@grantdevillez8612]

She already said she doesn’t want to do it full time…only guest hosting

[@chocolateangel8743]

She's already said she's doing too many things. Doing day/late-night shows really hinders the other projects you're able to do.

[@LovelyMotokochan]

Listen to her podcast! You get to hear her unfiltered with guests! It’s called the fuckery

[@stardustboy94]

Exactly ❤

[@fulanideedee8709]

I think she'd do great in an Amber Ruffin kind of show format. Maybe just once or twice a week. I love her style of comedy but she can be a bit much for a late night, every night show format

[@cynthiaoliphant9106]

I think morris has handled his career so nicely.what a pleasure.

[@khanyisagura4377]

The energy Morris is giving Leslie is soooo pure, bright and beautiful 😍 🤩

[@melanieballard8669]

YESS!!! He's so positive and appreciative!!! Such a humble, gracious gent!!! 🤩😍

[@rasheeda1303]

Respectful Black Man #OldSkoolVibes😍🤩😘🥰🐐

[@DiamondQuality1]

A gent

[@musicneurons7807]

And genuine mutual respect

[@Tojoj22]

On tv yes but his preference is non black outside cameras and it's ok I'm just confused with Leslie's black male worshipping, when they don't return the same energy!!! 🤣

[@JM-vj7we]

Met him years ago…….. his skin is flawless. In my humble opinion is he is finest sexiest man alive. Way underrated as an actor.

[@melanieballard8669]

YESSS!!!!

[@asabifatosin1150]

Really there are quite a few_ but he definitely is one of them!

[@JustRaine97]

AMEN!!!!!

[@divadoll606]

Has he ever been sexiest man alive, because, he's had a lot of years that he could've took that.

[@ndo533]

@@divadoll606 Hollywood usually gives that to white men...and if they give it to a black man he's their "designated hollywood IT black guy." Will Smith, Denzel, MBJ, etc..

[@Littlething41]

Leslie has never looked better! She looks great!

[@Yolie-jk7ng]

She does, I think that hair style makes her look great.

[@reece6583]

She does look amazing. Her hair is simply gorgeous & skin looks flawless 🤩

[@postivevibes3030]

@@Yolie-jk7ng yes

[@v.m.4453]

Leslie's hair is just amazing!

[@MsBinnyb]

She looks amazing

[@richardbromfield3336]

She looks the same in real life 👑

[@ladeelesha9824]

Okay💁🏽‍♀️I’m loving this look in her, fro is fro’in😍

[@mlggamer5296]

I actually like her interviewing because it feels like we're dealing with a fangirl which is probably the best type of interviews in my opinion

[@ellajay6446]

She's a breath oh fresh air- ❤️❤️

[@TempleofSak]

Leslie is killing it and deserves this moment.

[@michaelwaller342]

Look how comfortable she has him? So hounest so relaxed. Outstanding interviewing!!! Can't coach that! Jones has the magic people.

[@KatMartinez]

Exactly 💯

[@skillz3259]

I liiiive for her 🙌🙌🙌

[@constancew2790]

💯

[@iamredeemed73]

I am loving Leslie wearing her beautiful natural texture hair! I wish more sisters would become confident in it. Ain't nothing like seeing us beating beautiful in what's naturally ours. No other people have quite the hair we do. Its unique and we rock it like no other!

[@buttrflij]

Yes! Her hair is gorgeous

[@janetseidlitz5976]

I knew she'd slay this. She is so engaging as an interviewer.

[@angleeceiasorrentino]

She really is

[@kpeggs82]

I just realized I was smiling thur the entire interview. They are both so great!

[@plumlocs]

Me 2!😂

[@Valettasworld]

WOW me too it was a great interview 😊

[@angleeceiasorrentino]

Ikr me too!

[@rhondagreene7938]

Me too

[@XtaC78]

Guilty! 😃

[@corneliuswhite5139]

As someone who followed the series of "Best Man", I LOVED the finale.

[@starrgod7671]

Me too, me too!!! 🥰😊

[@dakotac180]

Morris is too fine and y'all are crazy to put him around her. I love that we are seeing all this dark skin on the first daily show.

[@constancew2790]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@ThatMakesSenseToMe]

I can’t stop smiling! Leslie is amazing!

[@_NoHandle_]

Morris looks about 20 years younger than his actual age! 🤎🤎

[@LW97672]

Yes he does! I have been a fan of Morris since Boyz in the Hood. He gets better better with age.

[@Chutney1luv]

He sure does!! 👍

[@tabithadefour14]

Which is what? He even don't look 50.

[@freddy8479]

@@tabithadefour14 54 years of age

[@nobullzone8394]

This man right here is right up there with Denzel Washington when it comes to healthy black marriages you never hear anything negative about him and his family very private and that's the key there must be boundaries! And simplicity is key

[@lihlejadezweni8545]

The type of black man the world doesn't celebrate enough

[@mrsbrownsugarsweetz]

@@lihlejadezweni8545Amen! Say it louder for the ppl in the back ❤

[@IamNefatari]

It was so great to watch. I didn’t realize how thirsty I was for black fun entertainment. The hair, the clothes, the jokes, the great story line and the amazing acting. 💋

[@aishasadiq2210]

Oh. And shelby . SHELBY!

[@lfeb]

Watch the Amber Ruffin Show

[@IamNefatari]

@@aishasadiq2210 Shelby had me floored. However the situation was so grown up. And the shade form both women. I loved it all. I want more, more I say

[@Rantitoutloud]

You said it "black entertainment". Very nice to see and experience

[@yongj]

SNL had prepared Leslie for this, she shined and she killed it, she is now my favourite go to person for daily does of laughs!

[@nattywho]

Love both of them and he seems like such a humble guy!

[@cathyroberts9153]

I love her she seems to be so for real. Being herself, but genuine.

[@telikaandfam]

i wouldve been fired the first day because i wouldve spent the whole interview just staring and giggling and blushing😆

[@mandeanraje2300]

I stg

[@pamcamcris]

The giggling. Definitely the giggling!! 🤭🤭🤭

[@gerardmcmillan8591]

🤣🤣🤣

[@shalondacross8327]

me too

[@jendayiKa]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂

[@natasharochelle3218]

Leslie fashion style has evolved. She looks amazing.

[@ddigiorgio8438]

And confident enough to bare arms!

[@aida087]

My opinion, she's GORGEOUS!! Her natural beauty, her hair, her style, her outgoing personality, her confidence, her sense of humor, WHY is she still single?!❤️🥰

[@MayMay-el4wg]

They’re just trying to feminize her up and l’m here for it. Having all these darker BW looking mannish was just not right. This woman is attractive and l love her longer hair (or wig). Yes for Leslie ❤❤❤

[@z4CNatural]

@@MayMay-el4wg thank you! Leslie has been beautiful. For whatever reason they always styled her and portrayed her as masculine on SNL and I hated that

[@melm8142]

Love her energy ❤

[@lilithrogers5204]

ME TOOOOO!!🥰🥰

[@sugarcookiecube]

not loving her at all… she is too loud and masculine.

[@Christina-212]

@@sugarcookiecube She is way too loud🤦🏽‍♀️! She does look nice👍

[@mobbcreep956]

@@sugarcookiecube who cares

[@sms-2014]

the best! the comfort level is so high, and Leslie Jones really brings out the realness of Morris Chestnut

[@Syren90...Aka9]

Leslie needs a show

[@Magmafire]

I love Leslie's energy.

[@RG-nw6kr]

Like when I see Morris Chestnut, I think smooth as Cologne or men's suits...like how TF is he not somebody's spokesperson 😍

[@melanieballard8669]

Exactly!!!

[@cecegiles4583]

Wow...I love how he carries himself.....so uplifting

[@dajiyahmcae1880]

“OH MY GOSH, MORRIS CHESTNUT!!!” same

[@sharesecombs3931]

😊 I remeber seeing the 1st Best Man at the theatre and a lady yelled " Rickey grew up"😂😂😍

[@vandalynmcclary5481]

He's handsome as ever however his humility heightens everything ❤️ about him..

[@giggles1219]

I've had a crush on Morris Chestnut since the first Best Man came out in 1999. 😍🥰😍

[@barbiec4312]

This was great. Love her. Love him.

[@vontessabrown772]

Leslie is the truth...I love them both. Unbelievable interview!!! I'm still smiling 😂

[@TheNdygo]

YES, I saw him in person when I was a bartender, I couldn't look him in the face!!!! He is TRULY BEAUTIFUL IN PERSON! ❤️

[@JonesJr876]

Loool, the way Leslie holds here ear rings and asks if she's doing ok 😁

[@janedoe327]

Yes Leslie, YOU ARE KILLING IT. Daily Show, HIRE THIS WOMAN NOW!!!!!!!!!

[@rachaelsanborn4445]

Absolutely killing it. Leslie slays.

[@jmda58]

Leslie seriously needs her own show if she doesn’t get to take over The Daily Show🙌🏼👏🏼

[@naylas3908]

She doesn’t want the Daily Show, she said on the View. Too much talking about politics.

[@DireBiteLove]

im loving her fresh new perspective and of course her own talent does a great thing for the Daily..

[@rosejames9986]

Yes, the brotherhood scene was so inspirational and moving at the END! Kudos the Kings!!!

[@polivepea]

Facts

[@chardiepooh1]

Leslie looks beautiful 😍❤️. I love her hair like that…And she definitely needs to host that show or get her own show!

[@darniusterix5774]

Funny, smart, irreverent... I love it!

[@arceusthomas2447]

Most doesn't have this opinion.

[@ivyworth862]

Irreverent? Maybe not.

[@newfellazlive]

This show was amazing hopefully it gets a push to continue.

[@blakrumba]

Leslie is aaaaall of us if we ever met Morris. 😂

[@MichelleInfinity]

Leslie, flawless 💃🏾

[@amarbyrd2520]

FLAWLESS - face beat, hair snatched, clothes ragged, okay

[@MichelleInfinity]

@@amarbyrd2520 booooo 😂🤣

[@laurelldaye1117]

YES!!! They are both such REAL people- REPRESENTING SOOO WELL- Truly giving me GREAT LIFE VIBES!!!! I NEEDED TO SEE/HEAR THIS... SO APPRECIATE THEM!!!🤗 Continued success in life is bound to capture them, wherever they land!!!

[@lisaloki5337]

Leslie you killed it. I adore you woman! We need to see more of you! 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾

[@gettheedgenow7079]

Beautiful man -- mind, body and soul!

[@melanieballard8669]

Leslie said it perfectly. He is a beautiful man!!! Love Mr. Chestnut!!! 💘💘💘💘

[@jayb3473]

I didn’t know I needed this ! Leslie you did a wonderful job as host. Morris is wonderful as well. Loved the best man.

[@jahstarmoon-peace946]

I LOve me some Morris🥰

[@mspattie1008]

Morris Chestnut is the blueprint🥰🥰🥰

[@sunman1509]

One of the best series of all time. BEST MAN THE FINAL CHAPTER SERIES IS FANTASTIC.

[@ladyindaroom]

Leslie Jones is a woman who is unapologetically herself. She’s a Black Woman who loves her beautiful skin, lips, hair, and just everything about herself. She’s totally herself, and the woman is glowing❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@melanieballard8669]

Leslie Jones, love your energy!!! Thank you for having the handsome, debonair Mr. Morris Chestnut on the show!!! I've been looking for him to show up on all of the talk shows and it's such a treat to see him with you. Bravo Leslie!!! Bravo Comedy Central!!! 👏🏾 🫶🏾👏🏾💟💌💗

[@womenagainsthuman-traffick4724]

Great start! Love the authenticity; doesn’t sound scripted… ❤

[@BlackBerryDiamond1]

Leslie you are bringing allll the looks!! Just gorgeous, and the hair is so freaking beautiful!!

[@thpehc]

Leslie Jones is so amazing!! So refreshing! I going to watch all her shows...

[@xLAPPUINx]

I'm so proud of her. Hope she gets either this gig or her own show. I'll watch both.

[@naylas3908]

She doesn’t want this gig, she said. She doesn’t want to talk about politics every day. My ears are thankful.

[@xLAPPUINx]

@@naylas3908 that sounds a little crazy as this is an audition. I would love to hear her say this. She didn't want pure commentary but this is different so why apply. Wasting time is not this artist's way.

[@naylas3908]

@@xLAPPUINx , this is NOT an audition. 🤦🏼‍♀️ It’s guest hosting. Some guest hosts do it for fun, some do hope they can get the job. Chelsea Handler for instance has already said she wants to get back into Late Night. If you want to hear Leslie say it, watch the interview she did on The View this week. It’s on KZbin in 2 segments. I’m grateful we will not have to listen to her shouting every night.

[@xLAPPUINx]

I'll watch her either way, like I said. I don't watch anything regularly so her volume is no issue for me. I turn down or off stuff I find too loud. I don't watch the View cause the cacophony and self righteousness are too much for me so I get it.

[@AB-OSS]

How is he not cashin in on that swag.

[@RichAkers]

She's crushing it!

[@meekyw.4010]

Congratulations Leslie! 3:13 fiane, fiane!!🔥

[@Kellybelleee]

Morris Chestnut still looks amazing! Love him! ❤

[@jendayiKa]

Her hair is so beautiful!!!!😍😍😍

[@cierrascales6770]

Love this for her and her career!

[@naylas3908]

3 days of guest hosting? Not really a career move…

[@mrsealmayr]

Leslie is remarkable; great interview with Morris Chestnut. I want to see more black entertainers on Comedy Central late night, it brings a perspective we all need! Bring back Larry Wilmore and the nightly show!! That would be keeping it 100!!!

[@keeshasistrunk525]

Leslie's hair looks great 👍

[@junebane2305]

Love me some Morris Chestnut ❤️👌💯

[@sarahreid8801]

Love him he is soooooo precious..🙏🏼

[@juliebriggs3546]

This interview was absolutely amazing I was engaged the entire time pure joy and excitement. Leslie my sister you did an awesome job. Morris is black excellence.

[@yolisazokufa548]

haha leslie sneaking a quick peak at her cards was the funneiest for me. she seems so nervous though she has nothing to worry about. what i loved about trevor interviews was they were heartfelt engaged conversations between two people who respected and cared for one another. guest hosts won't have to mirror that but i think they do have to consider how they'll conduct interviews that connect as opposed to entertain.

[@blessingsinabundance]

She's not lying. Really one of the best things I've watched in a while!

[@LaylaAlexisWhite3932]

Pure joy watching these two icons! Keep shining!

[@livefree1111]

Love Morris😍 Leslie needs her own show! 🔥

[@AnalystinGovernment]

Great interview! Mr.Chestnut has alot of love and respect for you!

[@user-zr5js2io9w]

That man is so beautiful!!

[@piccalillies]

I'm all excited about Leslie hosting!

[@naylas3908]

3 days as guest host. She’s already finished.

[@rinap.7101]

LOVE this interview, so fun AND so true

[@K4R3N]

Leslie didn't wanna let go his hand 🤣

[@asabifatosin1150]

You saw it too. He was trying to extricate his hand when he brought his other hand up. He’s married dear.

[@Kammy_Royal22]

Leslie is so pretty and she is an amazing host! Love her energy.

[@rebuiltgirl3263]

We all enjoy admiring Morris Chestnutt

[@dwight9012]

I love Leslie! She’s incredible

[@lissagivens9374]

This is the best interview I seen with Morris Chestnut more jolly and happier

[@cheriee3840]

Great interview. Just the right amount of flirting without being cringy.

[@mnsega]

I would luv a "Stella got her Groove Back" style movie with Morris as the main character

[@darienwilliams6070]

Black men are just doing it and I'm proud to be one 👏🏾 🙌🏾

[@sandragordon2005]

What a beautiful man!

[@lindohlily]

Literally is the best thing i"ve watched in a while now. The Final Chapter is amazing!!!!

[@---l---]

Leslie is doing a fantastic job

[@tashinaking3198]

I wish they would have made it a longer series! 😭

[@lovelycapoise]

Great interview, Morris Chestnut is forever young 🔥🔥

[@Rantitoutloud]

I like how comfortable she is as a host. She's great

[@sonyadrake3428]

Morris has the Perfect 😁

[@benedictiondnations3743]

Morris Chesnut...Never get old❤

[@GrammyKeena]

Her. Pick her. You must pick Leslie. Her energy, giant heart and lack of perfect polish ---- THIS is what the show needs.

[@naylas3908]

She doesn’t want to, she said on the View. My ears are grateful, this is too much noise for Late Night. People are watching this in bed, before going to sleep…

[@GrammyKeena]

@@naylas3908 seriosly, I'm inclined to agree. I was into it the 1st week but now I'm like, is she going to maintain the same pitch all the time? I can't deal with it.

[@genisemichelle]

I am enjoying this show, I hope it remains successful

[@thankthelord4536]

That's what I'm talking about Morris! Eating clean and exercising. It works for me too! 61 looking 50!

[@weemeemoo]

Leslie is such a generous, natural interviewer! Every compliment she gives exudes sincerity and shows she knows her subject's work. I love watching her!

[@aliannne1099]

More of this, please!

[@johnsunn1256]

The series is great! It's like they never left off.