Ep 107. Ellen Kicks Off Season 15 Premiere Week: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Marcus Martin, Marissa Blair
- September 5, 2017
Ellen DeGeneres is back with her 15th season of her talk show and she's kicking off premiere week with a bang! In this episode, Ellen is joined by some big Hollywood names: Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg.
First up, Ellen chats with Ferrell and Wahlberg about their new movie, "Daddy's Home 2," which is the sequel to their hit comedy from 2015. The two actors reveal some behind-the-scenes secrets from the making of the film and joke around with Ellen about their on-screen rivalry.
But the episode takes a serious turn when Ellen brings out Marcus Martin and Marissa Blair. Martin and Blair were both present during the violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, VA, in August 2017. During the rally, a car driven by a white nationalist plowed into a crowd of counter-protesters, killing Heather Heyer and injuring many others. Martin was also hit by the car and suffered a broken leg. Blair, who is Martin's fiancee, was by his side during the entire traumatic event.
Ellen speaks with Martin and Blair about what they experienced that day and how they're coping with the aftermath. Martin reveals that he initially didn't want to go to the rally, but Blair convinced him to come because he wanted to stand up against hate and intolerance. They both describe the horrific moment when the car hit them and the chaos that followed.
Despite the trauma they experienced, Martin and Blair have remained strong and become advocates for social justice. They talk about their work with organizations like Black Lives Matter and the NAACP, and encourage others to get involved in the fight against racism and hate.
The episode ends on a positive note as Ellen surprises Martin and Blair with a honeymoon trip to Hawaii. The couple is thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to relax and celebrate their love.
Overall, this episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show is a powerful mix of humor and heart. With guests like Ferrell and Wahlberg bringing the laughs and Martin and Blair sharing their inspiring story, Ellen proves once again why she's one of the most beloved hosts on television.
