Tina Fey Rejected Hemsworth Bros and Ryan Gosling for Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Tina Fey explains how she cast her Whiskey Tango Foxtrot love interest and why she dedicated the film to her dad.
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Tina Fey Rejected Hemsworth Bros and Ryan Gosling for Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
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[@belcarneiro1588]

"I knew that'd make you laugh" is a very cute thing to hear

[@garywinehouse4564]

Why?

[@Schwinn333]

+Gary Winehouse They're old friends from SNL, and it's just nice to see friends who know each other's sense of humor get each other to laugh at something in particular (I think we can all relate to that, "I knew how you'd react" feeling with our friends).

[@McDuffin]

+Schwinn3 I'm just glad Lee Marvin is the subject of an inside joke. Loved that dude.

[@Rebecca-asdf]

ikr i love their friendship ☺️❤️ im sure they have a ton of inside jokes too

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

is it just me or is she getting more gorgeous as she gets older

[@jnanasiddhy]

Jimmy being thrilled to have made Tina laugh. Says so much about her place in comedy in one moment.

[@taoist32]

No, it means Jimmy will laugh at anything.

[@maddiepeyton]

MARTIN FREEMAN IS LIFE "I like little dudes." Yes. Same.

[@breannemurphy2493]

Yes!! I died when she called him travel sized lol

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

why hello there

[@etme1000]

Clichés are death.

[@valbr6185]

i don't get it, is she talking about his down thing, ?or what is it

[@smthnbatey]

@@valbr6185 Prob his height but it could also be that-

[@0pima0]

I love when Tina is on the show - the way the two of them interact really reflects that they have a background and relationship to each other outside of the media world

[@porcusuxor]

I feel ya, girl. If Martin Freeman also came in to read for the part of my love interest, I'd not look at anyone else. Absolutely.

[@D.M.S.]

I love her. Smart, funny, talented and pretty. Just great.

[@annika2174]

"Travel size" I'm crying 😂

[@BrokeredHeart]

Sorry to hear about Don Fey. From how Tina described him in Bossy Pants, he sounded like an impressive man. Very well-respected and totally old school. Looking forward to Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Tina hits these movies out of the ballpark.

[@gleeful8]

I just love these two together! You can tell they have a genuine friendship and love for each other!

[@timhulsizer]

I thought she was joking about being attracted to little dudes, then I did a Google image search for her husband. On behalf of fun-size men everywhere, thanks for giving one of our own a shot, Tina.

[@gemmaskate]

+Channel T Technically they're the same height - Tina just wears heels :P

[@Zenzuu]

+Gemma Pettersen she's 2 inches taller than him without heels :P

[@gemmaskate]

***** According to Google, they're both 5'5"

[@4880pirate]

+Gemma Pettersen Tina is 5'4", her husband is 5'2".

[@Zenzuu]

Gemma Pettersen Tina Fey herself confirmed in an interview a while back in the magazines that she's 2 inches taller, and said that doesn't deter her from loving her husband any less.

[@acashasha]

Oh my god. I love Tina Fey and Martin Freeman. I can't wait to see this movie!

[@randygrullonrosado3832]

+Randy Grullon Rosado m!e

[@shineebyunbyun]

no but Martin's Scottish accent in the movie though....i nearly thought it'd be funny when he said the first few words but then he drops his voice and damnnnn *wipes sweats*

[@wallstreetgreek]

A Greek girl from Philly, how could I not love Tina Fey! Plus she's the best female comic and writer of this age.

[@davidyoung5114]

What talent! What beauty! What personality! PLEASE Tina Fey...host the Oscars!!!!!

[@thomasb3507]

+David Young I think Tina Fey is best summed up by a quote Bill Hader made about a similarly "talented" comedian at The Roast of James Franco: "What an actor! Such phenomenal range! You're like the Daniel Day Lewis of only doing one thing."

[@ActorsWithIssuespodcast]

my favorite guests on Fallon's show are people like Tina Fey and Steve Carrell who's interviews are just like quick catch-ups between old friends

[@Slap_Tech]

It's great to watch Jimmy stammer all over his words. He lets his guard down and forgets that he's hosting a show when he's interviewing old friends. It's heart-warming television. :)

[@melaniek5079]

This was so special

[@michaelcorreia1175]

I love how Jimmy acted like the camera was her mom, who he know would be watching. Warms the heart that that isn't a 'showbiz' relationship; he knows her family.

[@Utahhockeynews]

Jimmy you know what makes you laugh.... everything

[@kakamaru5]

+Tim Medic what's the problem?

[@yoevr]

if i were a producer i'd cast Martin Freeman in all my movies :3 i just love the man

[@gembocobo9484]

Is it wierd to have a crush tina fey? Seriously loved her in date night....

[@jiveturkey2347]

She's awesome every time she's on camera without fail!

[@johnnyherrera8033]

Gem Bocobo no. She fine

[@vincentadultman8527]

Would def smash.

[@alansalgado2740]

You’re not alone.

[@markt9614]

Right there with you. Pretty face, smart as hell. Would love to have dinner with her...and maybe more...

[@ARSP33LS]

Damn, people hating on Jimmy hard. I personally think his laughs are genuine. He just really seems to enjoy what he is doing. I like his personality, style and mannerisms. It is different from everyone else.

[@LiveMusicOntario]

Fallon is more like an everyday person who one day was offered to have a TV show where he gets to invite on his favorite celebrities he'd normally be bugging for an autograph and instead they actually sit next to him and talk to him. Pinch me. He's reacting like every star dazzled fan in the audience would and some folks relate to that.

[@KBDProductionsTV]

Tina Fey is an awesome comedian :D

[@sours4g181]

From this vet thank you for helping it means the world to us.

[@holypicklesmofo]

It's so sad to hear about her father. She spoke so highly of him in her book and he seemed like a great man.

[@smthnbatey]

The fact that she calls them travel size is AMAZING, God I love Tina Fey

[@Jettchick]

Is this how Anna Kendrick will look like in the future :D

[@sau5bau5]

+Jettchick except not funny

[@brainchild2197]

+hanson5000 Anna Kendrick IS funny

[@MrCrockaG]

+brainchild Not "Tina Fey" levels of funny. I think Anna Kendrick's "girl next door" appeal will wear off eventually

[@brainchild2197]

MrCrockaG well few people are Tina Fey level funny. I guess we're both right

[@user-tz8el7tk7z]

Nah dude Anna Kendrick doesn't age, she's like 35 and still looks 18.

[@saucelover]

I looovvve Martin Freeman. Really excited that they are in a project together! XD

[@FinalFirebrand]

Tina...just....you are so fucking amazing.

[@TeacherBeesABCs-123s]

OMG! Tina's hair look so good in this interview!

[@mayflower7811]

I just

[@ellachamp]

Her hair is everything!

[@xmichoo]

Can we all just take a minute to bask in the glory of Tina Fey's hair? It's so glossy and beautiful.

[@LauraGovaerts]

"I like little dudes" hahahaha

[@mexiLeo23]

Im guessing you do too :))

[@78jojogirl]

Laura Govaerts same

[@RBRB431]

I looked up her husband :D Jeff Richmond

[@Munki]

I have a shot!

[@bubblegammu]

Martin Freeman is smoking hot...

[@freezor80]

I saw Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Saturday night. It was excellent in my opinion.

[@fatimarahimi3747]

I watched the movie and I loved it, great job Tina, as always , keep making us go wow! love ya!!!!!

[@a.sweetpeac.2281]

Most of the time, I find Jimmy hilarious. His laugh is infectious & entertaining. People! At least his laugh isn't a weird pitch, but a hiccup or snort would be cute at the end.

[@nourtriki4650]

I love her so much

[@krumplethemal8831]

Only Tina can make Jimmy laugh for real..

[@kylerbrown8162]

Tina Fey is one of my favorite comedians recently. She has been hitting it out of the park recently.

[@morganbasciano]

I don't understand why everyone in the comments picks apart absolutely everything Jimmy does and says on HIS show. I don't see a problem with the way he interviews guests or speaks on his show. I find him to be very funny and entertaining.

[@taoist32]

Maybe it's all the stammering and giggling instead of actually interviewing. I think he might have ADHD. He also has a problem with alcohol.

[@SakshiKarnawat]

I AGREE

[@alanamcconnell2977]

He is very mediocre compared to the pros like Conan :D

[@jcp1984again]

Well I find him pretty irritating to have such a prime time slot and huge budget! He's a good impersonator and some of his games in the show are funny... But as an interviewer Jimmy is not good! Alcohol problem? The guy sounds like an AD-HD drunkard all the time! I don't even like his laugh!

[@Taylor112996]

Mo1518 Right?! I think he's genuine and sweet and honestly I MUCH prefer him over Conan and most other "pros". Maybe if people would stop being so damn negative about everything all the time, they wouldn't have so much hatred toward an innocent man who in reality is just doing what he loves and gets paid way more than any of us do😊

[@jessenright22]

Props to the TEMPLE UNIV shout out! Thanks for all you do Tina!

[@omarsalkamusic]

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is a fantastic movie. It has received mixed reviews and for me, that is extremely puzzling. Tina Fey is a great as is the movie. I hope to see her in more films.Also, Jimmy Fallon did a nice interview here.

[@cc22ful]

I wanna be her when I grow up.

[@rosearnold2695]

Id take Martin Freeman over Hemsworth's and Gosling any day

[@soulfulsexuality6649]

The stuff about Tina's dad was really moving. He must have been a cool guy. Jimmy was raving about him the whole time. Glad to know he'll have a lasting legacy at Temple University (and in our hearts).

[@KristinaLopezWrites]

I didn't know her dad passed..my condolences, Tina! 🙏🏽😔💙

[@BillStrathearn]

My heart is warm now. Thanks a lot.

[@topgearbhoy2608]

Jimmy, ease up on the ass-kissing. Everyone is always the best. Everything they say is mind-blowingly hilarious and every movie is the best!

[@sgtmian]

+Topgearbhoy that's EVERY american talkshow. so fake.

[@catchingtime2693]

+Topgearbhoy Do you think anyone would come to his show to hear "You only were kind of okay in your last movie, pls do better next time" ?

[@vamanosninja4143]

At least he's positive.

[@flipcaetano]

+Topgearbhoy parabens Mulheres!!!''!!!!voces sabem muda mundo!!!

[@beatlemaniac2595]

I would choose Martin Freeman over Ryan Gosling and the Hemsworths any time! ❤

[@poprockprincess11]

I actually thought the interview was great lol very funny and casual! jimmy and Tina's friendship is so refreshing to see :)

[@philchao]

She's so hot!

[@holistic7980]

Jimmy is hotter. stunning man more so in person.

[@painful1978]

phil chao Damn, u r so lonely

[@philchao]

painful1978 so because i find a woman attractive, i'm lonely?

[@painful1978]

nope.. because you find this particular woman hot.. with all the respect to your opinion. this a woman I can hangout with as a friend, but HOT! but you know what.. your comment got many thumbs up, so I might be the odd one here.. who knows.

[@tjocus43]

+phil chao she is the total package.. smart, funny, attractive.. she does an awesome Sarah Palin also.

[@MrRealityCheck88]

There's a lot of chemistry between these two

[@sparklemotion1018]

+MrRealityCheck88 They are old friends, but that's about it.

[@PaolaPerri]

They worked together on SNL. The hosted "The Weekend Update" :)

[@beebs_]

Love Tina Fey! She's so adorable 🌸

[@jengilbertson8852]

I find Fallon to be charming and sincere, not fake at all when he laughs. Also, pretty sure all the people who like to pass judgements while they are decidedly not hosting a really funny talk show sitting in their underwear at home don't really have the grounds to judge Fallon fairly.

[@missinformation5451]

I thought this was going to be a comedy because of the trailer but it turned out to be a lot more serious.

[@xdmae96x]

I love their friendship!

[@o.t.]

Her hair looks great.

[@juliefisher5377]

Tina Fey is Hilarious! She and Anna Kendrick should do a comedy movie together ❤

[@strega0]

"My type is travel size." XD

[@ninjaahjumma]

I'm sorry, but Martin Freeman trumps Ryan Gosling and both Hemsworths combined any day.

[@PrisReis]

Yes!

[@runawayz28]

Agreed! Everyone always fangirls over Benedict Cumberbatch in Sherlock but I fangirl over Martin Freeman.

[@rishabhkala8302]

+Nina D. k.

[@runawayz28]

+Nina D. Whoa whoa whoa! I'm sorry I brought it up lol Just to be clear - I love Cumberbatch in Sherlock. LOVE him. But I looooooooove Freeman. Love both, just differently.

[@ninjaahjumma]

Emily Ann​​ Very well then. It's great that we understand each other. But I'm watching you sister... * does the eye point thing * HAHAHAHA

[@gavm6479]

"Man oh Man" - Jimmy Fallon

[@MarieB114]

GREAT MOVIE! just watched it today

[@oliviagarcia1256]

Just saw this movie yesterday, and I loved it!

[@EM1LL1E]

I had no idea her father passed away. :( She painted such a wonderful portrait of him in his book. Sounded like a great man. r.i.p

[@whalesong999]

Don't watch interviews much but this one is full of grit and in-the-moment conversation. Tina seems a brilliant talent and Jimmie hung in there as a good buddy. I'm older, had to look up Margot Robbie - holy smokes, now have the idea !

[@SuperCitizenBane]

GOD LORD, Tina Fey is incredible looking!!

[@vianeyboruel504]

so sweet, jimmy calls tinas mom "mom"

[@mariajocelynnasayao9942]

her hair is so perfect

[@blackclothesblackcat8873]

I ship them just as much as I did when they were in SNL.

[@MrFantastic23]

Don't know what it is but I love me some Tina fey!

[@roberttennyson2665]

Jimmy Fallon should be a Game Show Host, not an Interviewer

[@poojareddy3558]

I really want to hug jimmy fallon

[@KyloRen4238]

Happy Birthday Tina Fey. UR beautiful. I love Ponyo, Sisters and Megamind. Sisters r hott and beautiful, they do love party. It's hilarious. Ponyo and Megamind is awesome. I respect and support and respect u!!! Love u Kate. Your seriously amazing!!! May the Peace be with u and Tina Fey. From Harlingen Texas. May 19, 1970 May 19, 2022 through May 19, 3022

[@johnarmlovesguam]

Tina and JF are GREAT:)

[@khananasherov]

Great interview!

[@brandonmoore8199]

Jimmy Fallon is the greatest late night talk show host of all time , it's entertaining and sincere , he's just himself . but of course just my opinion .

[@DaniSarmiZeg]

I think the same. I love how he's just honest with who he is, a lot of angry people say he's an ass-kisser but he's just like that, so fan of everything and everyone, he really loves and gets excited with so many things and is constanly smiling and laughing, he has been like that since he started on SNL and I'm glad he's on my tv everyday so I can go to sleep with a smile on my face too.

[@MrFour4th]

she ages soooo well

[@phoenixtay]

Awwww that's so nice! 😊❤️💚💙

[@donaldduke2233]

Tina Fey. Smart. Talented. Beautiful.

[@aniokay]

He looks up to her so much

[@fionas3262]

Not even joking Kim Barker was my dads best friend in college.

[@ajhampton3722]

Cool. She seemed like a cool woman from the movie.

[@caesarinasapada1879]

"travel size" 😂😂😂

[@cybergal4049]

I love her!!!

[@nimmi3361]

she is so funny n pretty...nd her hair ! 😍

[@mrburgers2440]

Tina Fey is way cooler than Margot Robbie tho!

[@mrburgers2440]

yep!

[@kartiks6486]

+Light Yagami death fuckin note????

[@mrburgers2440]

+kartik solanki Hell fucking yeah!!

[@ensteffo]

+Light Yagami Green is greener than orange.

[@willieodea4941]

+jaRed ツ your comment is pure fucking cancer

[@amywalker3136]

Jimmy loves everything

[@identityiskey]

I need a Tina Fey in my life!!!

[@brooklynjb3112]

i love tina fey something about her is just so attractive to me

[@OverflowCafe]

looking gorgeous as usual

[@kiwifruit138]

Whooo! Temple! (This is the only time I’ve ever reped temple proudly haha) I remember when Tina came to speak at temple and I missed her! So sad...

[@MicTheChick22]

Thank you for speaking well of New Mexico!

[@Mikeebones]

yes Temple Univ. !!! my grandfather taught there for so long until his death

[@ooze333]

"I love ityou when you do the comedy." -Jimmy Fallon

[@Swameh]

this movie sounds amazing.

[@lucykay7139]

he says that she should do more war movies.... wasn't mean girls kind of like a war movie??

[@emolymeatkins9312]

Anyone else ship Jimmy Fallon and Tina Fey❤️ I think they'd be an amazing couple.

[@ryanrjttv7126]

I love her dress and her