Summary
- Jimmy Fallon shines in recent interviews by focusing on guest's careers, not their physical appearances.
- Fans praise Fallon for steering clear of discussing Eddie Murphy and other stars' ageless looks.
- Despite tempting topics, Fallon remains respectful and keeps interviews nostalgic and professional.
It was yet another must-see interview for late night show fans, as the legend himself, Eddie Murphy, appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The interview did not disappoint, as the two touched on a variety of different topics, from both the past and present. We'll take a look at some of the top highlights from the interview, and what fans were talking about the most upon its conclusion.
In addition, we are also going to take a look at other recent Jimmy Fallon interviews, and how the host resisted the temptation to talk about the looks of his guests, especially when it was a trending topic in the media. Fallon was praised for keeping focus on the careers of his guests, and not other external factors.
Jimmy Fallon Didn't Mention It, But All Fans Were Discussing Was Eddie Murphy's "Vampire" Looks
Age 63, Eddie Murphy is once again doing the rounds, promoting his latest Beverly Hills Cop project, Axel F. He recently appeared on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, and the two once again had plenty to discuss, along with the film. An entertaining part of the interview takes place after Fallon shows Murphy photos from his past. One was especially hilarious alongside Barack Obama. Although Murphy was struck by the former President and the experience at the Oval Office, it was Obama who had a certain curiosity about Murphy, and that was what he was using on his hair. Obama didn't feel any better after Murphy pointed out that he was actually older than him...
Fans had a blast with the interview, and the same clearly held true for the host, Jimmy Fallon. One of the obvious things Fallon refrained from was discussing Murphy's ageless appearance. In the comments section on YouTube, that turned out to be the most talked about and liked comment. The fan wrote, "Eddie Murphy looking incredible for 63, this man is a vampire lol.
- That comment alone caused several replies:
- "Most definitely, He didn't abuse his body as a young man."
- "Eddie Murphy is a living legend cant believe he's 63 doesnt look a day over 40 incredible."
- Another fan writes, "Eddie's got it all: he's got the intellect, he's got the jokes, he's got the stories, he's got the impressions, he's got the characters. he can do sketch comecy, he can do stand-up -- and that's just as a comedian. He can also sing, can also act dramtically."
His appearance aside, the interview was a successful one, and fans are hoping to see more of the comedian in the upcoming weeks, with his film set for a release.
Jimmy Fallon Has Refrained From Discussing Physical Appearances During His Recent Interviews
In recent Jimmy Fallon interviews, fans have noticed a trend. That's the host refraining from discussing a guest's physical appearance. He was applauded for doing so on a couple of occasions. For one, Martin Lawrence's appearance looked "troubling" in the eyes of fans. It was later revealed that the actor had a stroke prior to the interview. Still, Fallon refused to touch on his health, and went on with their nostalgic conversation instead.
Fallon was also praised for not commenting on Jessica Alba's looks. Although Alba is ageless, the actress admitted in the past to being annoyed by the constant chatter in Hollywood discussing her looks. After making a return to Hollywood, Fallon likely understood this was one of those topics to stay away from.
Alba said in the past, "I stopped eating a lot when I became an actress. I made myself look more like a boy so I wouldn’t get as much attention. I went through a big tomboy phase.”
"So, then I like created this pretty intense ‘don’t f— with me’ [attitude]. I had to create a harder shell about being a woman.”
Given the sensitivity involved, Fallon did well to focus on her life as a mom, and return to acting.