The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 19 Episode 196

The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 19 Episode 196 Aubrey Plaza

  • December 15, 2021

The Ellen DeGeneres show season 19 episode 196 features actress Aubrey Plaza, who is best known for her roles in Parks and Recreation, Legion, and Ingrid Goes West. Plaza joins Ellen to talk about her newest project, the movie "Black Bear," where she plays a filmmaker who goes to a remote cabin to find inspiration only to find herself caught in a twisted love triangle.

Ellen starts off by asking Aubrey about her recent birthday celebration, which included a trip to Disneyland and getting a caricature of herself drawn. Aubrey admits that she's a big fan of Disneyland and loves to go on all the rides. She also talks about how much she enjoys getting caricatures done and how her family has a collection of them from different theme parks over the years.

Ellen then switches gears and asks Aubrey about her new movie "Black Bear," which is getting rave reviews from critics. Aubrey explains that the movie is a psychological thriller that explores the blurred lines between art and reality. She describes it as "a mind-bending experience" that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. She also talks about how much she enjoyed working with her co-stars, Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon, and how the three of them bonded during the filming process.

Ellen and Aubrey then play a round of "5 Second Rule," where Ellen gives Aubrey a category and she has to name three things that fit in that category in five seconds. They cover topics like sitcoms, types of cheese, and things you can do with a smartphone. Aubrey struggles a little with the game but manages to come up with some hilarious answers that leave Ellen and the audience in stitches.

Next up, Ellen surprises Aubrey with a video message from her longtime friend and former Parks and Recreation co-star, Amy Poehler. Amy congratulates Aubrey on all her success and talks about how proud she is of her. She also reminisces about some of their favorite moments on set and shares a funny story about Aubrey and co-star Nick Offerman.

Finally, Ellen and Aubrey wrap up the interview by discussing their plans for the future. Aubrey talks about how she's looking forward to taking on more challenging roles in the future and how she wants to continue to push herself as an actress. Ellen, meanwhile, teases some upcoming episodes of her show and encourages the audience to tune in for some exciting surprises.

Overall, season 19 episode 196 of The Ellen DeGeneres Show is a fun and engaging interview with the talented and witty Aubrey Plaza. Fans of Aubrey and Ellen alike are sure to enjoy this episode and will be left eagerly anticipating what's next for both of them.

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Description
  • First Aired
    December 15, 2021
  • Language
    English