Jenny Slate on Her Butt Being Out at the Oscars, Daughter's Love of Girl on Fire & Stand-Up Special

Summary

In this engaging interview, comedian Jenny Slate discusses her new stand-up comedy special 'Seasoned Professional' premiering on Prime Video. She shares amusing anecdotes about her toddler's love for certain songs and her memorable experience at the Oscars, including a wardrobe malfunction and getting lost on her way there. Slate also touches on her nominations for 'Marcel the Shell with Shoes On' and 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' the latter winning Best Picture. The conversation is filled with humor and a candid look at her life and career.

Takeaways

• 🎬 Jenny Slate is promoting her new stand-up comedy special, 'Seasoned Professional,' premiering on Prime Video.
• 👶 She recently had a daughter, who is now a three-year-old toddler and enjoys listening to songs like 'Girl On Fire' by Alicia Keys and 'You're Welcome' from Moana.
• 🎼 Jenny humorously describes the earworm phenomenon where her daughter constantly plays the same songs in her head.
• 🏆 Jenny Slate was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for her work in a film and was also part of the critically acclaimed film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'.
• 🚗 She shares a comical anecdote about getting lost on the way to the Oscars, arriving in a sprinter van while wearing a gown that she couldn't sit in.
• 👗 The story includes a mishap where her dress split, revealing her underwear, which she humorously refers to as her 'butt's out' during the award ceremony.
• 🏆 Despite the wardrobe malfunction, 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' won several awards, including Best Picture.
• 📚 Jenny is also writing a book of essays, which she describes as having a point and being non-fictional, following the advice 'say what you're going to say, say it, and then stop'.
• 🤣 Throughout the interview, Jenny Slate's humor and candid storytelling are evident, making for an entertaining and relatable conversation.
• 🤔 The script touches on themes of motherhood, career achievements, and the unpredictability of life events, all delivered with Slate's signature wit.

Q & A

What is the name of Jenny Slate's new stand-up comedy special?

The name of Jenny Slate's new stand-up comedy special is 'A Seasoned Professional'.

When is Jenny Slate's stand-up comedy special premiering on Prime Video?

Jenny Slate's stand-up comedy special 'A Seasoned Professional' is premiering on Friday.

How old is Jenny Slate's daughter?

Jenny Slate's daughter is three years old.

What song is Jenny Slate's daughter currently obsessed with?

Jenny Slate's daughter is currently obsessed with 'Girl On Fire' by Alicia Keys.

What is the term 'earworm' referring to in the context of the script?

In the context of the script, 'earworm' refers to a song that is stuck in one's head and played repeatedly, in this case, 'Girl On Fire'.

What was the embarrassing situation Jenny Slate experienced on her way to the Oscars?

Jenny Slate got lost on her way to the Oscars and arrived in a sprinter van, standing up to avoid wrinkling her gown.

Why did Jenny Slate have to stand up in the sprinter van on her way to the Oscars?

Jenny Slate had to stand up in the sprinter van because she was sewn into her gown and couldn't sit without getting wrinkled.

What was the first award category at the Oscars that Jenny Slate was involved in?

The first award category at the Oscars that Jenny Slate was involved in was for Best Animated Feature.

What happened to Jenny Slate's gown when she sat down at the Oscars?

When Jenny Slate sat down at the Oscars, her gown split, and her butt was partially exposed.

What movie did Jenny Slate work on that won Best Picture at the Oscars?

Jenny Slate worked on the movie 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' which won Best Picture at the Oscars.

What is Jenny Slate currently writing in addition to her stand-up comedy special?

In addition to her stand-up comedy special, Jenny Slate is currently writing a book of essays.

What is the definition of an essay according to the script?

According to the script, an essay is defined as a piece of writing that has a point it's trying to make and is not fictional.