Ep 100. Samuel L. Jackson, Jennifer Lawrence, Dan Reynolds
- June 6, 2018
Samuel L. Jackson, Jennifer Lawrence, and Dan Reynolds bring all their star power to join Ellen on her milestone 100th episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show's 16th season. The show starts with Ellen's monologue, where she updates the audience on the latest news stories and spreads some happiness among the viewers.
The first guest of the show is the legendary Samuel L. Jackson, who talks about his role in the upcoming spy thriller film 'The Protégé.' Ellen takes it a step further and shows a video of Samuel's film career, which highlights how he always plays the coolest and toughest character in the movie. Samuel shares anecdotes about his journey and how everything aligns and happens for a reason.
Next, Ellen welcomes Academy Award Winner Jennifer Lawrence, who is always candid and funny. Jennifer is promoting her latest film 'Red Sparrow,' where she plays a Russian spy, and she talks about her rigorous training for the role. Ellen makes Jennifer show off her Russian accent, which Jennifer admits was the toughest part of the movie's preparation. Ellen also plays a game called 'Oops! My Water Broke,' which Jennifer plays with Ellen to win money for charity.
Later on, Ellen is joined by Dan Reynolds of the band Imagine Dragons, who talks about their latest album 'Origins.' Dan talks about the inspiration behind their music and how excited he is about their documentary film 'Believer,' which highlights Dan's journey to bridge the gap between the LGBTQ community and the Mormon Church. Ellen always loves to give back, so she surprises Dan with a generous donation for his foundation to support the cause.
Ellen also sits down with some of her biggest fans and viewers for a Q&A session. Ellen surprises them with merchandise and tickets to her upcoming 12 Days of Giveaways specials.
The show finishes with a fantastic performance by Dan Reynolds as he and Imagine Dragons perform their latest single 'Bad Liar.' The energy and excitement that Imagine Dragons bring to their performances always leave the audience wanting more.
Ellen wraps up the episode by thanking her guests and the viewers for their continued support throughout her show's journey. This 100th episode is quite special for Ellen, and she takes a moment to reflect on the significant moments from her talk show. The 16th season of The Ellen DeGeneres Show has been full of surprises, and the 100th episode is no exception.
