Lily Tomlin: The Journey to Grace and Frankie | Actor-to-Actor Interview

53rd Life Achievement honoree Lily Tomlin talks to SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris about some of her most iconic characters, her hit show “Grace and Frankie” and how she continues to challenge herself as an artist.

[@annbotley8453]

Love Grace & Frankie lam British woman 78 years old . The issues raised are all the ones we “slightly older” ladies have to deal with . I know l am rather old but this show just enforces my view that no matter your age you can be the best dressed you can be , be kind.. Enjoy our families celebrate being young “ vibrant” in our outlook . Lily Tomlinson & Jane Fonda are fantastic as are the entire cast . Grace & Frankie have definitely helped me survive lockdown here in the UK. So many many thanks for the hours of enjoyment you have given me. I will be very sad when it finishes , but that is life nothing stays the same forever , which is quite right & normal

[@jilldaltonnyc7545]

Lily Tomlin is a national treasure. I met her on SNL and she was so kind and just like she is here. She's amazing.

[@danbev8542]

Lily is amazing and a wonderful human being! “I wanted to go to medical school - it would have been a sorry day in the world if I had” - SO TRUE! People go on and on about how fabulous Jane Fonda looks at her age, and it’s true, but Lily Tomlin looks incredibly fabulous too!

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

I can't believe there are only 11 comments on this! I so love Lily Tomlin and I can't get enough of her! This is fabulous!

[@danaitberhe7518]

Ms. Tomlin brings so much joy to my life watching her and how beautifully she aged, the amount of self-love and acceptance she has I can only wish and hope to be that graceful and happy.

[@janisthompson9801]

I’ve just come to this because of Lily and am so impressed with the interviewer. Warm, kind, sincere.❤️❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@someteyms682]

God she’s so precious. Im lucky to have been able to know her in this lifetime.

[@sharonmccartney8780]

Lily Tomlin is amazing, inspirational and eminates an honest and hysterical energy. Who else would take her mother's name just because she liked it? So honest, pure and funny.

[@brentaudi9354]

Great interview! I love Lily so much! She stole my heart when I was just a little kid many years ago.

[@suesturges6022]

I love Grace and Frankie!!!!! I have re watched this show, over and over, many many times. Pray for their good health and producers continue to have good writers!!!!!

[@sandyfischer9001]

Lily is so sweet, so poised & so unpretentious with such a great wit! She has stood the test of time & it's so refreshing to see her in new roles. I love her smile & her laugh!! She's an amazing actress & comedienne and she never disappoints!

[@lauraconard8291]

Love Lily and Jane on Grace and Frankie! I’m hoping they will have more of this show!

[@neetimahajan2374]

I discovered her so late in my life but she’s been adding all the sparkle.❤️ Queen Tomlin!

[@mariadefeo4363]

Absolutely fabulous .. Lily you bring such joy with your infectious laugh .. keep smiling ..

[@rebeccapayne5933]

I love you Lily, you are incredible

[@normajeanactressofficial]

I LOVE Lily Tomlin! I went to see her in both Riverside and Costa Mesa in the same year. I loved it!! Had the pleasure to meet her backstage in Riverside and also worked on "12 Miles of Bad Road" She has always been my biggest inspiration for my characters.

[@kathleenl.7125]

This is a terrific interview! Thank you very much.

[@rebeccassweetmusic4632]

Lily is one of my heroes. I wasn't alive when she did Laugh In or anything like that. However, as I was entering high school and discovering my own sexual orientation, something about Lily Tomlin and her comedy, kindness, and honesty is inspiring to see. She has become one of my inspirations ever since! So was Bowie.

[@planetjanet747]

I feel balanced every time I see her. Yes, balanced. She came on the scene when my life was simple and impressionable. And she made me laugh. It was such a great feeling. To see her now just completely fills me with happiness. 🥰

[@mariaangeleshernandez5075]

Lilly is just adorable I love her laugh she’s a very smart comedian, is no wonder why she’s with her partner Jane for so many years🌈love is love!

[@MsLivinghealthy]

Love you so so much.....Huge Congratulations....Thank you !

[@deniseharker4549]

She's a role model. How do you become a better version of yourself? Watch Lily. Listen and learn.

[@annbotley8453]

I just love Grace n Frankie. They celebrate older ladies. families, relationships, love, sex , & health issues & most important friendships. Especially those people you bond with & make a friend for life even if you are as different as chalk & cheese. I have a best friend who l met way back in 1978. Like Grace & Frankie we are totally there for each other through good times & S- - T times. Her family are as special to me as my own. So here’s to friendship

[@audradietz]

Lily Tomlin is my IDOL...I love her so much!!!! #TALENT

[@janisthompson9801]

Lord love a duck! She’s so beautiful, in and out. I’ve enjoyed this so much, thank you, thank you❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@jacquelinemosley7155]

Love Grace and Frankie.

[@asaliamolina6250]

I love you Lily Tomlin u make me laugh like noone can plz keep it up my favorate is Lily and Jane fonda is also the best ♥️🍬💞

[@johnnyjackpot]

GREAT! Thanks so Much for this!

[@dianekrstulovich1582]

So INTERESTING!

[@mirianansotegi649]

You are inspirational🐾😽

[@suesturges6022]

Please send Lily and Jane a message! It’s for new episode for Grace and Frankie. Have them get Julie Andrews and her daughter move in next door, playing themselves. And the reason they are there is bc they have writers block. And living by the ocean would relax them. Then Julie and daughter found out about Grace and Frankie and all that goes on at their house. Julie couldn’t believe it and would get caught spying on them. Also Richard Gere wants to date Grace and Nic gets jealous. But in the end, Nic wins. Please get this to their producers or a cast member!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@eduardo_corrochio]

"And you're in your second year of Grace and Frankie now." "We're starting our fourth year." Gotta love well prepared interviewers. Also found this exchange interesting: "What do you like best about working with Jane?" "My Jane? ... Fonda?" "Yes, your Jane Fonda." LOL Lily is so lucky to get such a fun and rich role from the Netflix dramedy, and a chance to give the world yet another superb character. I love her like I love Carol, Lucy, Cloris, Tracey, Betty White and Tina Fey. A true gem.

[@cooperdog9956]

Great interview!

[@sweetjane5033]

so relaexed so progressive,kind &. creative!! a beauty! a one of a kind ❤

[@jmgrace44]

I think SAG-Aftra is making the bet (and I think it's a smart one), that this simplified structure will bring more commercial production back to the union. I know as a commercial director, this would make it an easier pitch to brand clients.

[@dianekrstulovich1582]

Thank you! :)))

[@SkeeterNYC]

MissTomlinson!

[@jwsmithyou]

I LOVE HER!!!

[@gracieclaire9]

I want to lily tomlin some day

[@80sDECADEshouldNEVERLEFT]

Wow, “Andrea” from Beverly Hills, 90210; and she had a small part I saw in Longmire on Netflix too😀😀

[@constancemiller3753]

Thanks, I wondered why she was so familiar.

[@albarios6521]

I love Lilli

[@raynemichelle2996]

I kept wondering how I know the interviewer. She played Andrea on 90210

[@salimamasud]

❤️✅

[@gracieclaire9]

I do get nervous about I meet people

[@claudiasutton8240]

Why you must be Lily!

[@robertswint3831]

I know who one world day april 18th and World IP day April 26 represent the two investigators that started in 2000 that deserve credit Robert and James 2020

[@victoriablakemanbordelon3297]

Dude, Lilly Tomlin is from KENTUCKY??!! *(falls of bar stool)

[@gracieclaire9]

she is my girlfriend because she is right because she said to people we learn to be us

[@gracieclaire9]

She makes me feel nervous because she is my girlfriend lily tomlin she is

[@user-nv5wq5ug5q]

The woman doing the interview has this terrible behavior of holding up her hand while attempting to communicate. It's maddening. Each time she holds up her hand it almost shuts down Lily Tomlin's attempt to share personal stories. It absolutely disrupts the natural flow of successful communication. communication

[@metrometro9805]

which lady is prettier?? Ones funnier and the other is a Union Leader? But both decent actresses, i hope Gabrielle likes my character voices,. Is it too late? NO,,, unless we die first,,,

[@gracieclaire9]

She makes me feel nervous because she is my girlfriend don’t tell her

[@gracieclaire9]

Lily Tomlin she is my girlfriend because she is funny human being

[@actressin09]

Did Lily lose her health insurance, Gabrielle?

[@cadicorniche]

Lily’s perfect ………. The interviewer, very annoying.

[@gogirlsjaxx]

How could you wear jeans to interview this iconic comedienne? Dress up, as Lilly did. Lilly Tomlin invented characters who are older than you. Dress up next time, please. Everyone doesn't have a Xylophone nor an accordion, from the interview. Lilly should not have to explain herself anymore. We would definitely question you wearing jeans to interview her as she is in sequins. Get with the program

[@v2krpl37dh]

I think she looks wonderful!

[@skysglcw]

Nothing’s wrong with her jeans, in my opinion. I don’t think Lily minds her clothing.