Sebastian Maniscalco & His Wife Share the Real Stories Behind His Stand-Up Jokes | PEOPLE

[@joanclayton5212]

I like how he never makes fun of his wife, he makes fun of the differences in how they were raised. He doesn’t put her down.

[@craigjgomez]

Well, he does make fun of his wife. And, she makes fun of herself. That means that she's on board and willing to ride this train for the duration. Sebastian's comedy IS making fun of his dad, himself, his wife and all her friends and the rest of us. The fact that he's able to be physical and make the funny faces and voices only makes it all that much more funnier. To really be funny and to make people laugh, you and they must be willing to laugh at yourself. Whether you realize it or not, you joanclayton5212 are funny and you have been made fun of and made others laugh. Embrace it. I believe that these two are a perfect fit. She has what he lacks and he has what she lacks. Have you noticed that smile that never leaves her face? And, he's not just talking about the differences in how they were raised. That walking at a faster pace than she does is an example of his personality. He likes to keep moving and she lags behind. I know exactly what that is because the women I've been lucky to have known are exactly that way. When I go shopping, I know exactly what I want or need and go find it. My girlfriends and I mean all of them, have to stop as soon as they see something they don't want or need and say hold on, I like this and I want it. I have to be polite but after it's all over, what should have been a 10 minute trip turns into 2 hours. That has nothing to do with how you were raised. It's the difference between the brain of a man and the brain of a woman. And that's okay. This is why when men watch football on Sundays, women go out shopping. I wouldn't want it any other way. That's two people being happy doing their own thing whenever. Marriage is about compromise. By the way, the man is worth millions because of how he makes fun of everyone including his wife. Joan Rivers and Phyllis Diller made fun of their husbands and Don Rickles and Rodney Dangerfield made fun of their wives. We all have enjoyed the laughter that comes from being able to make fun of each other.

[@Alvarezguitarz]

​@@craigjgomezholy fu-ing essay

[@MrHellmsly]

you can tell how much she loves him. She just stared at him the whole time. Completely focused on him, he is her comfort.

[@cececomm8496]

Sebastian Maniscalco is SO relatable. My favorite comedian and eye watering funny!!!!!!!

[@HelaineGaray]

He keeps us laughing! Those facial expressions... & when he jerks his body for emphasis... Like looking in a mirror, like being in a room filled with my dad's side of the family. 😂 😂 😂 😅

[@jghoul2538]

He is so hilarious and accurate

[@erinfriestedt9502]

Love you Sebastian Maniscalco! You are my favorite comedian.

[@carmensaltarelli1387]

I grew up in an Italian household. I can identify with Sebastian’s humor on so many levels. Hilarious but also true.

[@888alp]

Same. we get each other 🤗

[@roytrevisan3491]

No way your name is carmen Saltarelli and you are Italian whooooa never saw that coming.

[@lynnhubbard844]

In Italy? That's Italian

[@bobbiejordan2040]

It has nothing to do with being Italian. It's a matter of using good manners.

[@ijn1216]

She would think my family is a bunch of jerks

[@cesenther]

these two sweethearts look spectacular for being 40 & 50 years old!

[@JonnyOpinionated]

I love Seb... Love his jokes about everyone is his family. This was the first time I have seen or heard his wife speak, but they are perfect. Love them together.

[@sheefree]

Their chemistry is so funny ❤😊

[@jumb0shr1mp6]

The really are opposites yet they balance eachother out lol

[@krislimpus]

You don’t walk around like you’re paying the mortgage 😂😂

[@Cheri94]

Perfect together! Laughter is the key to a healthy marriage!

[@ginamilite1256]

I agree no butts on the counter it 8s unsanitary and ill mannered

[@Zuqui-fr3yg]

He is intense, funny, great dancer and a talented comedian . He cracks me up. Something tells me he is high maintenance (look at his perfect hair) 🤣 His wife is perfect for him . She gets him. I wish Sebastian endless success in his career and a long happy marriage 🙏

[@Lisa-tk7ku8dr4k]

Aww what a wonderful couple!!!! God bless her. Key to true love a sense of humor 🤣

[@kj6446]

I remember seeing Sebastian for the first time on Vince Vaugh's "Wild West Comedy show" a movie from 2006, filmed in 2005, which was a tour of young comics. At the end Sebastian was in tears over the wonderful opportunity he had been given. Having followed and enjoyed his career since, I'm so happy for him.

[@muddyshoes4517]

Loved that show!

[@beverleyreid563]

I agree with you Sebastian. Don't open other people's refrigerator. It's not polite.

[@utoober9098]

I agree. I even ask if I'm at a family members house. If I ask and they say "Sure, take it from the fridge." then I'll do it. I also am very punctual, I usually get places early.

[@anastasia10017]

@@utoober9098 when I was a teen, I had a girlfriend who would come over and open our refrigerator. She never took anything, she just looked in the fridge for 5 mins. it didnt bother me, but it bugged my mom so much.

[@rupman27isback]

To me.. if it's super close friends and family who's ALWAYS coming over.. it shouldn't matter. But every other type of person.. ya.. that's weird lol

[@rolfinator37]

Agreed. Rude! Not your house

[@beverleyreid563]

@@anastasia10017 as it should. was she comparing your family to her own? That is a possibility. However, I feel she is rude.

[@mgirl30]

I just figured it out! Lana sounds just like Sandra Bullock as Lucy in "While You Were Sleeping." Just close your eyes..yup!! I love her body language here. Turned toward Sebastian..she's really connected with him. They're great together/you can tell they're good friends/they really appreciate each other. They have a really nice energy together. I didn't expect her energy to be so like his. She's funny, too! :)

[@yvonneanderson8064]

They are perfect for each other.

[@timsmith2156]

Sebastian, This woman. is a dream!! So glad to meet her

[@JohnDoe-cd6ro]

I'm Puerto Rican and I grew up the exact same way. My parents would throw an absolute fit and borderline catch a stroke if anyone visiting opened a cabinet or the fridge without asking permission. They'd be absolutely flabbergasted and stunned and you would hear about it for years. And let's not mention how they'd give you death stares if we were visiting family or friends and the host would ask us (my sister and I) if we wanted something to eat or drink. You better say "no" because "everything we need we have at home" . This is at family's house mind you. We call people like that "afrentao" or "lambio" .

[@stellabella5269]

Hilarious! ❤🇵🇷❤️

[@julieb7785]

I'm from New England. My experience, my folks are pretty much what you describe. My sister in law (50s) sat at our dinner table recently with her feet up on the chair fiddling with her phone, during supper. I could hear my mother saying, time to put that away, put your feet down, sit up, elbows off, et c. Except, my mum would NEVER have had to say it. She could convey so much in a look. I am so grateful for all those little reminders and yeah sometimes death stares that our parents gave us. ; )

[@aidabaumgardner1392]

Same 😂 🇵🇷

[@olgamartin6410]

I’m Cuban and I agree. Manners are paramount. Love Sebastian and his lovely wife. All the best to you both.

[@JohnDoe-cd6ro]

@@olgamartin6410 Thanks. I think Cubans are even more relatable to Italians than anyone else. Going way back to before the revolution. I mean just think about Lucky Luciano in Cuba, etc. I'm from North Jersey and have met so many half Cuban half Italian kids growing up it's not even funny. Very similar cultures. You guys mesh very well. I don't know if it's like that in other heavily Italian American cities in the U.S. but I know in North and Central Jersey it is.

[@kevincastle649]

Lana is so cute. They make a nice couple.

[@whitelion1111]

Chi si somiglia si piglia (old Italian expression)- you attract the person you look like, they definitely have some identical facial features, a good match

[@TheSeabreez]

​@@whitelion1111"Chi si assomiglia, si piglia"

[@whitelion1111]

@@TheSeabreez I made a little correction

[@robertahubert9155]

I disagree. She even talks like she has no energy. A wet blanket she is nice looking I'll give her that .

[@gaiabandini8145]

@@TheSeabreez andava bene la prima

[@clifflong1203]

This is SO sweet and TRUE!! Love them both!💪❤️🥰

[@freebird1784]

So much love between them! Love it!!

[@MtlGirl]

She's so lovely. I grew up in a household just like Sebastian (Portuguese) but I admire the carefree no anxiety people like Lana. ❤

[@jmk61fhs79xu84]

Sebastian and Lana are great together! Love and blessings to you and your family!

[@CynthiaMelito-lp1gn]

My hubby of 42 years is always laughing at me and with me. Maybe more laughing at me! Makes life easier.

[@johns4384]

I would absolutely LOVE to have these two as friends.

[@Varns080]

i wouldn’t, they are both annoying.

[@maryanntownsend2889]

As my Italian grandmother would say It’s a beautiful thing🍷

[@stephsmith3857]

You guys are hilarious! Like an old married couple…

[@jpfirstllc]

Sebastian is so relatable. The best standup I meet him very nice person. His wife seems like a doll. Two beautiful people and the differences compliment each other. They 2 beautiful kids. God bless you and your families.

[@jpfirstllc]

Laughing is the best medicine.

[@jimmyvongmusic]

6:25 ''...it's called manners.'' 😆

[@theresistance3818]

It's DEFINITELY a cultural thing. Growing up in a multi generational Sicilian American family going into your parents fridge without asking was a great way to get a backhand to the mouth 🤨

[@pamdail5437]

I think they are perfect for each other😊 his wife helps him calm down. He is blessed to have her in his life ❤

[@rofiahcrawford3250]

Awesome couple. God bless you

[@janiebrossmann1178]

Omg you guys are so great together…keep it going beautiful it’s a beautiful thing 😊

[@Chegles1]

Your relationship is a breath of fresh air, you compliment each other and you both know it. I enjoyed this so much.

[@hermanmunster714]

Loved all his netflix specials. Anyone who grew up in an ETHNIC household, regardless of background, can 💯 relate to his humor.

[@bellaendale7174]

The 2 are hilarious 😂😂😂 old couple energy..talking about farts and getting on each other's case 😂😂😂

[@melissadixon3152]

Loved the interview! Natural chemistry between them👍

[@DJD-c9u]

Been married 35 years. Laugh a lot

[@Abrahamhamham]

Can't imagine not laughing together and at each other, making fun of each other and overall being silly. I think the relationship pretty much dies when all that stops.

[@lindadefruscio1102]

Love this video! Thanks for sharing your lives together. Sebastian you married up! Lana balances everything beautifully! Keep up the great humor!

[@Doris-i3o]

I love how they complement each other so well with their different styles. I also like the candor and openness about topics that other celebrities might not even touch. I have always loved Sebastian's relatability, and Lana is also a joy to watch as she explains what it's like being married to him. I hope they last forever, and I am confident that they will.

[@wheretheheckisthetruth]

Such an amazing couple! To have a good sense of humor is to be quite grown and developed on so many levels! Love those husband-wife stories in your act!

[@AnilRamcharitar]

This interview is what I needed to see and hear for myself personally. I can tell the Maniscalco's both make an effort to understand & respect each other. The love is a bonus outcome. I can also tell they both don't take offence. They create the space for the other person to just be themselves, without making them wrong about who they are, or what they do. And of course, they find the humour in things, and laugh together through life. It was very cool to see this as a possibility for myself in my own life!

[@MarcellaVermicelli]

He is one of the best commedians out there...funny as hell and totally down to earth and relateable....He is awesome!!

[@stephaniestanley8041]

I wish them happiness always

[@ttjj6477]

She loves you, you found your other half, be happy!😊

[@gobirds4362]

They way they meet kinda is weird

[@Evie-e3h]

Wearing matching outfits is another level…calm down, it’s a compliment and not underhanded either because you both look so nice! You guys work as a couple because you get each other…that’s the only ingredient needed for a good relationship-you have to ‘get’ each other and all the differences-whether cultural or personality-just fade away. Good on you guys!

[@ThunderPants13]

They make a good couple. And btw, she is BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@andreamaleski3843]

I love them!!

[@Amanda-s7t1r]

I love this, this is reality of marriage, loving the things that drive you crazy because you’d go crazy without them

[@teamreckdjipod]

I love this interview wow so nice with his wife god bless both of you.

[@brigitteellis282]

Perfect couple. Lana you're beautiful and so good for Sebastian

[@tr0nd15c]

Sebastian you married a calm, confident and sexy sweetheart of a lady. You lucky sonofabiscuit.

[@HeatherEvans-p1i]

He’s comfortable ❤

[@scorpiogirl0784]

I’m with Sebastian on a lot of the topics they talk about. Especially opening the pantry or refrigerator at someone else’s home. I don’t even do that at my own sisters house.

[@TheRealPeggySue]

Thank you for sharing such a private family situation. I had never heard of this condition and I thank you for making and educating others about it. What a wonderful young man…He looks happy and motivated to move. Hard to be a parent of special needs.. but it all starts with love and just doing the best you can…that is all you can do. I believe from the photos that he knows you and his mom are doing that for him (I would imagine his brother also). Proud that your sobriety didn’t go south and you rose to the challenge…shows your true character deep within you. So glad to hear about the summer camp plans…What a legacy to leave behind for him and others. My prayers are with him and your family. Love conquers all. Keep the faith.❤

[@risabellai7479]

Sebastian, you definitely have a “mean resting face” 😂

[@rickychea8543]

I think Lana should get royalties for providing great comedy material. Nice interview. Thanks for sharing.

[@gaiabandini8145]

@@rickychea8543 maybe she will during divorce 😉😉

[@NgG-g2n]

@@RenataKleinRK she's a J her family is wealthy and connected she does not appreciate Sebastians humble origins and work ethic

[@markshakespear4028]

Wtf ​@@NgG-g2n

[@Gemmarose9012]

@@NgG-g2nShe appreciates the mansion he bought her.

[@AS-qp1fu]

This felt kinda like a therapy session of two people airing their annoyances of each other 🤣

[@bunnycat195]

I love him and she seems like such a sweetheart 💕

[@TheRock-xj7hs]

Love you guys! God bless you

[@Debra-dm3mv]

Thanks you two. you are both so sweet. Love to hear your love story. I love when I first discovered Sebastion, just popped up on UTUBE, you were so hilarious, but when you talked about your how love her, that was great. Hope and pray for both of you and your children and the rest of your family.

[@msmbar]

You guys are couples goals 🥰

[@MarnettaAnn]

They will be married 100 years...if only we were all so lucky

[@alexendrealex577]

Sweet Relaxed Funny Complimentary relationship Loved this interview it’s light & natural Best one of famous people couple

[@elizabethtucci3305]

She is so amazing and you my man are very fortunate define such a loving wife Sebastian. This girl really loves you and the idea is to complement each other.

[@angeleyes-mz6bc490]

I’m old school Italian and when we have company over, I cook a seven course meal and I’m running around but my husband he looks after the drinks. I think it’s the way we grew up. Now I’m almost 60 so that’s probably why I am still old-fashioned that way. I love your comedy. It’s so funny because it reminds me of my father and my grandfather. All the way down to my great grandfather they were all in the mob directly from Sicily 😂😂😂

[@angeleyes-mz6bc490]

@@RenataKleinRK unfortunately, I do all of the clean up afterwards. Men don’t really do any type of cleaning of the house. They take care of the cars, the outside, grass, pool, spa. They do BBQ in the summer if asked. It’s the way I was raised. My daughters have husbands that help them with EVERYTHING. The kids, the house, the outside. They are both equal partners and I’m proud of them for that. They never understood why I did everything 😂

[@michelerivera3055]

Totally get the fridge thing. I was raised strictly Italian. A friend and her husband came over (first time) for dinner. He came in, don’t know him, opened the fridge, got a glass of OJ and a few bananas, not asking. I was shocked! You just don’t do that. So rude. They were never invited again. Slobs!

[@christineoster8331]

That is really rude!

[@michelerivera3055]

@@christineoster8331 The worst of it was I mentioned this rudeness the next day and the wife bought me some bananas. She never got the point. I really think Italian people are raised with class. It has nothing to do with money. We don’t realize it until we come across classless people. It took me too long to figure that out.

[@zilfi111]

We Arabs are the same. Totally rude and disrespectful to open people's fridges.

[@jerseystotler3615]

Let me say this,my parents are from Kentucky, and we were taught manners!! Don't open someone's fridge without permission ! Ask to use the restroom and if you were a kid, you never interrupted adults when they were talking!!!! My family originated from Scotland!!!

[@ohmightywez]

I always love his "just a scratch. I can just buff it out!" Over the car getting dinged and trying not to yell.

[@julieking7610]

“I’M GOIN IN A MINI MART!!! You’re Sittin here playing Words with Friends. WRAP IT UP!!”

[@brigitteellis282]

Love you guys!!! Big fan!! Lana, you picked a gentleman. He adores you.

[@GraciaRegas]

I love his comedy

[@rolfinator37]

I've known sebastian's comedy for prolly 15 years, I'm latin and he's italian. We pretty much think the same exact way. His wife is literally just like mine. Crazy!

[@Dbrockjohnson]

best comedian alive at the moment. His wife is drop dead gorgeous and they belong together, the mans got it all!

[@Peaceofpretty]

I absolutely love them. I love the balance of their indifferences. You can see they both love each other for those reasons. I've been a fan for a long time! I love the jokes about his wife bc I think she is his everything!!! I love them both and won't see anything but positivity and love on them. Most people don't even know what love is and busy commenting their negativity. Shut up and go to counseling and figure out why you look at the world and project so much darkness! Always looking for problems...

[@niclasjohansson6613]

She’s a doll❤

[@ec7944]

Agree with everything Sebastian said ~ everything! ♥️ I am both Sebastian and Lana combined ~ except for the sneeze 😂

[@westcoastgabber]

this is giving marriage counselling 😂😂

[@luanalittle627]

So delighted with this interview. I love that they are so close and happy!

[@HOTSHOTNYC]

She really is an angel❤

[@DanielsJ658]

Sebastian I hear you! I’m the same with gas in the vehicle! & germs on my kitchen counters etc. my fridge is not your personal inquiry to explore 😂

[@Sue-n6e]

They are hilarious and will always have material just on the little little things. They're opposites which works out for them as a couple. There's never a dull moment lol

[@TheLololourdes]

I have to say, Lana Gomez is an AMAZING ARTIST!!! LOVE HER PAINTINGS!

[@Lauren_1987]

I do enjoy his comedy. He has many good "specials" on Netflix.

[@arribaficationwineho32]

I constantly search for new specials

[@slf5141]

Its true about the family stuff.. like you dont just go into someones fridge. Punctuality yes agree with Sebastian

[@chrisretired5379]

Awesome couple, thank you ! 👍🌹🌹

[@lena-roseorlando219]

Loved seeing this! Big fan of Sebastian.

[@mrcool390]

Love the edit between stand up and candid 👏

[@dianemancino]

Great couple True love loveya Sebastian n Beautiful wife Lana lovya Sebatian here in NY❤🇮🇹🇮🇹🤗❣❣

[@sherikeith5002]

What a fabulous couple! So great together. ❤❤❤

[@genevieveaitola3541]

I always have a full tank, also Itslian❤

[@888alp]

They are such a beautiful couple. 🌹🌹🩵🩵🤗🥰🥰

[@albertchapman5281]

as an italian from Italy, who spent 4 years in USA, 4 years in France and 15 years in Switzerland i can just identify on him in many instances 🙂 but the weird part is that to me "he tells personal stories" as most of the italians, but I realize for rest the world is "body expression" that is even funnier, but his stories, annecdotes and concerns are the same from 95% of us italians 😀 So nice simple great couple, and he is with her as the majority of italians are with their partners ;-)

[@jlouutube65]

This looked more like therapy!😅

[@song9119]

Sweet couple! Wish them both lots of healthy and funny good years together

[@muddyshoes4517]

I love these two together ❤️ We have to realize how lucky we are to have a good partner. I get frustrated with my crazy Italian husband, too. But he's a doll 😂😂😂

[@LisaMagoulas]

I am an Italian American. Dad first generation here. Very open, warm and generous. Mom’s family wasn’t and totally messed up. When I finally had my own home, my mom freaked out that even though I totally put out a spread, I would let my friends help themselves to the fridge. She thought it was rude and I thought it as people being comfortable in my home. Hospitality.

[@dianemancino]

I agree with with Sebastian i grew up Italian family noone went in out fridge jus family we would serve them. U 2 Are Great Couple Beautiful Lana So Happy 4u2 Soulmates ❤❤loved this u2 r so cute n funny😊

[@echoingamy]

Together for the kids. Dnf watching

[@loriesposito5165]

Definitely an Italian thing, I cringed when you said sitting on the counter omg 😆..

[@lynnhubbard844]

I am not Italian...counter sitting is wrong

[@ferroanita1888]

Great entertaining couple to watch !God Bless them .

[@Jennifer-ly6pj]

Great interview - the honesty was refreshing!