Donald Glover & Maya Erskine Take Lie Detector Tests | Vanity Fair

"Mr. & Mrs. Smith" stars Donald Glover and Maya Erskine take Vanity Fair's infamous lie detector test. Is Donald part of the Beyhive? What are his feelings toward Timothée Chalamet? Were Maya's teenage years as awkward as she perceived in 'PEN15'? Does Maya think she's a better Jane Smith than Angelina Jolie?
Director: Funmi Sunmonu
Director of Photography: AJ Young
Editor: Cory Stevens
Talent: Donald Glover; Maya Erskine
Producer: Emebeit Beyene
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi; Kevin Balash
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Talent Booker: Paige Garbarini; Meredith Judkins
Camera Operator: Lucas Vilicich
Sound: Paul Cornett
Production Assistant: Fernando Barajas; Shenelle Jones
Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
Post Production Coordinator: Jovan James
Supervising Editor: Erica DeLeo
Assistant Editor: Fynn Lithgow
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[@alanaromero9755]

I forgot that maya sounds like a normal person and not permanently like she does on pen15

[@user-dw8yd4pt2m]

I still hear her as she does on pen15 brih

[@sepulfan02]

I was expecting her to sound like Mizu

[@MichaelTurner856]

I didn't even realize it was her until he said 😂

[@serenityq26]

?

[@slayingthebootsdown4398]

fr😭

[@bwilliams1508]

donald is so unserious i love him

[@ameerahchatman13]

LITERLLY LMFAOOO

[@ritzbrecio]

This is press interview Donald, the one of many Donald's we're lucky to witness on screen

[@garretcamp9490]

I still couldn't tell if he was joking about the not being 'friends' in public bit during her interview. Assuming yes.

[@druwest6641]

Not donald with the Keke reference lmao

[@KatherineTM13]

he did it in their ladbible video as well 😭

[@augusts1]

I missed that. Where was that?

[@miumoments]

@@augusts15:02

[@Roneish1996]

I find Donald intimidating with how incredibly talented he is sometimes and then watching videos with him being so goofy and fun like this and others like it I relearn that he is actually even cooler than I thought in a way that makes him less intimidating somehow.

[@256threst8]

Watch community he's so funny and goofy so troy

[@256threst8]

Actually nvm you'll be more intimidated cause he's so talented at playing troy

[@ginamakel444]

their chemistry is amazing i need a season 2!

[@roems6396]

It’s a one off. They both died.

[@Gabri3lRocha]

@@roems6396in show biz if you don’t physically see the characters dead on screen then they are still alive. It’s like movie 101 lol😂

[@roems6396]

@@Gabri3lRocha For sure, for sure. I was just messing around anyway.

[@scootmaloot4583]

@@Gabri3lRochahow were there three shots tho i cant take it i need answers

[@Gabri3lRocha]

@@scootmaloot4583 maybe you missed and hit the wall instead. Just never know until they actually tell you

[@forresttrunn]

I'm impressed that she came out of the gate asking the most pressed questions/ best sound bites out of Donald. Kudos to her or whoever wrote those.

[@cecy2]

She did not

[@GoddesssofMind]

@@cecy2at all 😂😂😂

[@markballesteros2948]

What? These questions are so poor and unimaginative.

[@slappinthigh]

Bot.

[@Jazlovesgarlicbread]

i think they complement each others personalities so well

[@360.Tapestry]

i'm just relieved to see someone who uses the correct "complement." that's my compliment lol

[@j.bautista8828]

I wish Donald said, "aww.. I meant to say Butts Carlton."

[@kgadimahlane4951]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣buttsoup barns

[@Roneish1996]

Yes! He did mean to say butts Carlton.

[@rubenlucas4629]

*giggles*

[@TheSiemek]

I like how strapping the thing on Donald jacket is still viable option to run the test…

[@zelemont]

Lie detectors are pseudoscientific nonsense, so it doesn’t actually matter how you attach it. Look it up. They have the same success rate as guessing.

[@aunknownspecies4153]

(Spoiler maybe)That Mr. And Mrs.smith was actually one of the best romantic comedies I saw in a long time so many people disagree with me but I stand my ground on this show and really want a season 2 somehow even after that unknown ending

[@shreyasbhargava]

THIS

[@TheoCynical]

Same here.

[@WithAngelWings]

That’s all they asked him?!? I need like at least 5 more minutes of Donald on the lie detector

[@isabella-a-a-a]

I needed some questions about the Community movie

[@genuinedelusionsmusic]

​@@isabella-a-a-a oh my gosh. Is that happening?

[@itsmecaldo]

yes@@genuinedelusionsmusic

[@m4hyyn]

ikrrr

[@BWrightAnimations]

We don't need the lie detector for 3:02 We've all done that "What?" to stall for time lol

[@jonsmith9838]

he looking like Lando again

[@shannonmn8923]

It sounds like Maya was at Donald’s wedding??? That is so cute!!!

[@jaisonraju6079]

He actually Got married during the Making of Mr and Mrs Smith

[@DDC-kx3uf]

I like how there’s some movement in the detector when Maya says she thinks Donald’s cooler than her, but then it’s completely still when she says she considers him a best friend

[@annitacoburn4542]

There seemed to be a few moments she seemed to state she was better them him.

[@moodebeats]

Donald is seriously chilled... Like the graph was straight until the resistance tour invite question

[@MsMoonorchid]

Their interviews are as entertaining as their show. Their chemistry is something else.

[@leiaabiador7409]

MAYA IS MARRIED TO WILL STRONGHOLD?!!! love that

[@zacretzer]

Maya was absolutely incredible in Blue Eye Samurai. Truly one of the best things last year.

[@Unitz15]

Facts!!

[@360.Tapestry]

unfortunately, it just felt like watching plot mechanics, rather than organic character development, for me

[@jonosono]

I love Maya's face! It's so expressive!

[@XuKeiami]

that’s a sweet compliment:)

[@Pyroific]

3:02 "w-what?" lmao

[@TruthSeeker23099]

😂

[@chaoskei2699]

Bruh this is exactly how they are in the series lmao just more violent

[@nerdglider]

Their chemistry really is great! I’m excited for this show

[@zeenie5489]

this is the combo of the year.

[@Jazlovesgarlicbread]

this duo is something i genuinely needed in my life

[@wordonthestreetpodcast5472]

He lowkey doesnt get nervous I believe he could lie and still pass some questions 😭

[@addisonratcatcher3287]

I can't believe Maya's mom had a kinda rough start at her acting in Pen15 because she was INCREDIBLE. I cant believe she wasnt an actor before that

[@JuanManuelMedinaPlus]

I love both on the series. Quite entertaining. Real on the couple drama, over the top on the action bits. Looking forward to the following season.

[@duckyduke954]

I know Pen15 is based on her life and she's playing herself but watching her talk and seeing her body language feels so weird like it's so accurate and similar (obviously but it still feels weird idk how to explain it)

[@LJ-SYLKI]

Maya looks amazing in this!! Omg!

[@shesemerald2011]

Loved the show. Looking forward to season 2.

[@jatilq]

They have great chemistry.

[@ViincenttB]

The drugs part was hilarious lol

[@sean78745]

I wasn't rdy for the Dave and Atlanta comparisons 😂

[@360.Tapestry]

i still haven't watched dave...

[@saturncrush]

Nor was I but I am glad it was addressed. Oranges vs Kobe beef

[@Pretzil43]

"I see why they're upset" 😢

[@Bliccyriccy03]

Heartbreaking. She was incredible

[@easyalpha1]

Maya and Don have excellent real chemistry. Hope they get together more!!!

[@siphiwenkwali6439]

I like both of them as actors and just their real life character, Maya is a beautiful woman.

[@shawnthesage2419]

Can't wait to watch the series!

[@grekounas]

Binged Mr. and Mrs. Smith and I'd watch it again. They felt authentic.

[@AdventuresofAwesomeJoe]

They have such an amazing on screen chemistry.

[@CiaraBack]

I need season 2 of Mr. And Mrs. Smith now!

[@andreahegarty9262]

These 2 together are hilarious! You can tell they're great chums!

[@pascalegotz8043]

Whenever I see maya now I immediately think about blue eye samurai

[@AyeAshh]

W vid we def need that season 2

[@shahanahsan05]

THAT KEKE REFERENCE 💀 GLOVER THE 🐐

[@hoodieszn_veedo4879]

Here after binge-watching their remake on prime and the chemistry is undeniable 😂❤

[@dammitjim9131]

Anyone who hasn't seen it yet, watch Ershine in Pen15. That show is brilliant. Love everything Maya does. Great dramatic & comedic actor. So funny. And Glover is a massive talent.

[@DA-js7xz]

My goodness Donald is like a little boy ❤. Love their energy together!

[@TheDamagedKoda]

This video had 2 separate ads of two of the same hagendas ice cream ads back to back lol how does that have anything to do with this haha

[@Texaschamp32]

Made a great show I want a season two badly,

[@urdumb007]

my donald glover phase is back

[@dani-ol5xb]

I love them both so much!

[@theoriginalchefboyoboy6025]

Now that I'm watching the two of them together, I sooooo wish Maya could've had a part in Atlanta, and though Pen15 would've been hard to find a part for Donald, but maybe in the writer's room...

[@planetwinnebago4304]

I still vividly remember the Derrick skits. Donald has been entertaining us for a LONG time. Props to him.

[@annabrenda8694]

Maya's smile is so beautiful

[@user-uu8tx5yj3q]

Awesome. I will be taking one or more of these in the future.

[@forrestrichard8133]

What did you do….?

[@amyred9652]

10:50 it’s definitely not all on nepo babies, they have a huge safety net to fall back on and multiple other doors open if that one closes, not to mention the door is easily swayed open again and protected. “People who don’t like nepo babies are jealous” sounds very much something a nepotistic person would say… It’s so disheartening and cliche seeing another sheltered, out of touch celebrity there are too many nowadays, the industry will turn completely shallow and stale if this keeps happening. She is literally the reason why nepotism is a negative term, because they can’t even own up to the privilege and luck. If she claimed that luck and privilege I wouldn’t care that she is a nepo baby

[@garretcamp9490]

What are you talking about? Her father having a career as a drummer and brother making it hardly qualify her to be called a nepo baby. She grew up pretty wealthy, but being the daughter of Peter Eskerine doesn't open doors in the way that you're insinuating.

[@ivoryorchidfemme]

@@garretcamp9490are you joking? Of course her father being a famous jazz musician has helped her. She’s gotten a foot in the door that poor people would never get. She’s tone deaf and frankly not a fan anymore.

[@pettankootaku4060]

@@garretcamp9490”she grew up pretty wealthy” lol ya def doesn’t open up doors with your dad being in the entertainment industry and never having to worry about rent or feeding yourself so you have the privilege of being selective with roles.

[@amyred9652]

@@garretcamp9490You literally just proved my point

[@Waffleboy881]

Season 2 Immediately

[@dsps51]

I’m in love with Maya she’s so fine fr

[@pab0526]

iconic duo

[@kauandevilhena9834]

Maya is so beautful

[@papagrantits]

25 minutes outside Atlanta, close enough 😂

[@stmtmedia]

0:55 LET’S GO STMT SHOUTOUT BABYYYYY

[@chetubetchaa]

Donald should’ve been the new Willy Wonka

[@danrosario2888]

He would've been great

[@franki28]

oh this is everything

[@denizb2]

I had prejudices, but I loved this couple while watching the series.

[@getout88]

I’m in love with him

[@samiboy1368]

I liked the show so far

[@eliakimbenishchayil]

Their version of The Smiths is way better than the original. I actually didn’t like the original at all to pretentious.

[@localblackman427]

This show was awesome

[@35mmonica]

i love maya so much it’s insane

[@isaacj8175]

This was great i like these two and more importantly i love these lie detector vids VF never stop doing these, i hope i do one, one day

[@House31x]

Their chemistry is nice!

[@iDewThis4Yu]

They really tried to start issues out the gate😂

[@AlexForest119]

GLONALD DOVER

[@pe6rls1]

they’re so fine

[@MisterWealth]

wtf are you talking about? She looks 10 years older than him

[@pe6rls1]

@@MisterWealth are you mad or smth??🌚

[@marvira]

Pardon my ignorance and my residence under a rock, who exactly is Maya and whats she connected to Donald Glover?

[@mangakdramagamer1153]

​@@MisterWealthshe insane beautiful better than Angie she looks 90 today lol

[@KamInBim]

​@@marvira they're in a new show on prime called Mr & Mrs Smith

[@Christian9TNAT3]

what is that jacket??? and where can it be procured??

[@andrewj08]

"Once they're through that door; it's all on them" is incredibly dismissive to anyone who didn't have that door opened for them. Doing a job you're hired for, is a lot easier than doing one, you didn't even get to interview for.

[@slm613]

i’m surprised more comments aren’t pointing out how messed up it was to say all that

[@MrTerron888]

This is amazing

[@JDMimeTHEFIRST]

I loved this show. I was already a fan of both these actors. It was so great. My only criticism is the SPOILER AlERt Paych test result. Instead of “sociopathic tendencies” that she clearly doesn’t have, she could have said she is autistic. I felt represented anyway. Same relationship issues. 😅

[@jstrngs567]

Whoever produced the show thank you for the Dave questions lol

[@jghbkjniphobihgjhbiuohip]

Crazy Maya started with the Dave stuff

[@psuedospike]

That was his REAL Mom?

[@mrshinyBLACKTAIL]

Where did Donald buy that sweater?? I need it!!

[@kimf2002]

the lie detector operating was so over them

[@travelingnome87]

lets wait for people to pick up on the news he got married....

[@nutritiousapple6366]

this is hilarious after watching the season finale

[@SenpaiAustin]

Dave ain’t gonna take this one sitting down let’s see how this plays out

[@pettankootaku4060]

Not the nepo baby defending nepo babies 😮‍💨

[@mizuko6132]

Who?

[@urdumb007]

@@mizuko6132maya, im almost pretty sure her dad is already quite famous

[@MeepMeep88]

Lol kinda thought the asian girl was that one asian mute girl in The Boys. But nope I was wrong.

[@HellocarlyK]

I’m praying he’s in the community movie

[@lily-hazy8823]

the situation at 13:15 feels like that scene out of mean girls "so you agree? you think you're pretty?"

[@SPREET5454]

Maya is pretty highkey

[@alihnagrandos]

I LOVE THEM

[@Brain-Wormed]

Yeah donalds definatly working on the lando show(or movie, i forget which) with that haircut and stache

[@kae3623]

season 5 episode 4 of community

[@urdumb007]

6 SEASONS AND A MOVIE!!!!!

[@Julius413]

I love these people

[@oscarinacan]

There is no way it can read anything through that jacket he is wearing.

[@brycerutledge541]

Where did he get that jacket

[@nickdevirgiliis668]

Bro was buggin when Timmy came up