Ep 127. Lupita Nyong'o, Sen. Tim Kaine, the Head and the Heart
- September 21, 2016
Lupita Nyong'o, Sen. Tim Kaine, the Head and the Heart join Ellen DeGeneres on the fourteenth season's one hundred and twenty-seventh episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The esteemed actress Lupita Nyong'o shares her experience of working on her latest film and the challenges of adapting to a new genre. Tim Kaine, the senator from Virginia, talks about the political climate and his efforts to help his constituents. The musical guests on this episode are the Head and the Heart, an indie band known for their soulful music. They perform their latest hits for the audience.
Lupita Nyong'o has been a prominent figure in Hollywood since her breakout performance in "12 Years a Slave," which earned her an Academy Award. Since then, she has worked on several films, including "Black Panther," "Us," and "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." In her interview with DeGeneres, Nyong'o talks about her latest film "Little Monsters" and the challenges of working in a different genre.
"Little Monsters" is a horror-comedy film in which Nyong'o plays a kindergarten teacher who must protect her students from a zombie outbreak during a field trip. Nyong'o shares how it was challenging for her to switch from drama to horror and comedy, but she enjoyed the experience. She also talks about the importance of making films that reflect our society's diversity and how she is proud to be a part of that change in Hollywood.
In addition to Nyong'o, Sen. Tim Kaine also joins DeGeneres on the show. Sen. Kaine serves as the junior senator for the state of Virginia since 2013 and was the Democratic nominee for Vice President in 2016. In his interview with DeGeneres, he talks about the current state of politics and how it has affected the people of Virginia.
Sen. Kaine shares the challenges his constituents are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how he is working towards finding solutions for them. He also discusses the importance of voting in the upcoming election and how it can bring change to the current political climate.
The Head and the Heart is a Seattle-based indie band, known for their soulful music. In their appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, they perform their latest hits. The band formed in 2009 and has since released several albums, including their latest, "Living Mirage," which was released in 2019.
With their performance on the show, The Head and the Heart bring their unique blend of folk and indie rock music to the audience. Their music resonates with emotions and experiences that everyone can relate to, making them a great choice for The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Overall, The Ellen DeGeneres Show's fourteenth season's one hundred and twenty-seventh episode is packed with guests who share their unique experiences and viewpoints. From Lupita Nyong'o's insights into the challenges of working in a different genre to Sen. Tim Kaine's efforts to help his constituents, the show covers a wide range of topics. The Head and the Heart's soulful music adds to the experience, bringing a sense of comfort and hope to the audience. The episode promises to be a great addition to the show's already impressive collection.
