The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 2 Episode 41 Mon, Mar 2, 2015
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- March 2, 2015
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On March 2, 2015, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon aired its forty-first episode of season 2 featuring three popular guests - actor Chris Hemsworth, actress Sienna Miller, and comedian Whitney Cummings.
The show began with host Jimmy Fallon delivering his usual high-energy monologue filled with topical jokes and witty one-liners, covering everything from politics to pop culture. After which, Fallon introduced his first guest of the night - Chris Hemsworth - popularly known for his iconic role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hemsworth was on the show to promote his then-upcoming action film, Blackhat.
During his sit-down interview with Hemsworth, Fallon engaged in a funny banter with the actor, showcasing his own comic timing and improvisational skills. They talked about the challenges of filming Blackhat, where Hemsworth plays a convicted hacker released from prison to help the FBI in a cybercrime investigation. Fallon also asked Hemsworth about his family, especially his twin brother Liam Hemsworth, who was also an actor. Together, they played a game of Water War, a popular segment on the show, where both Hemsworth and Fallon were seen drenching each other with water in an attempt to win the game.
Next up was actress Sienna Miller, who was promoting her then-upcoming movie American Sniper. Fallon and Miller started their interaction by playing the popular game, Whisper Challenge. In the game, Fallon had to wear noise-canceling headphones, and Miller had to mouth a word or phrase, which Fallon had to guess only by reading her lips. The game created hilarious moments and kept the audience entertained.
During Miller's interview, Fallon and Miller talked about her role in American Sniper, where she portrayed the wife of real-life war hero Chris Kyle. They also talked about Miller's role in the theater play Cabaret, where she played the protagonist Sally Bowles. Miller shared her experience of performing on Broadway, the preparation required for a stage performance, and how it differs from acting on screen.
The final guest for the night was comedian Whitney Cummings, who was promoting her one-hour HBO special, Whitney Cummings: I Love You. The two chatted about Cummings' stand-up comedy career, her recent roasting of Justin Bieber, and how vulnerable it can sometimes be to go into such edgy material. Cummings also played a segment of the show called Four-Leaf Clover, where she read out some fun and strange news headlines.
Musical guest Ludacris lit up the stage with his popular song "Grass Is Always Greener," marking his fifth appearance on the show. The audience was seen enjoying his performance, with many singing along and dancing to the beats.
Overall, the forty-first episode of season 2 of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon was packed with fun, laughter, and a talented guest lineup that kept the audience engaged throughout. Jimmy Fallon's ability to keep the guests comfortable and create a humorous environment was yet again on display, making the episode an enjoyable watch for all.