Niecy Nash-Betts joins guest host Colman Domingo Jimmy Kimmel Live! A warm and funny conversation about their longtime friendship and her Emmy-nominated Hulu series. olds fairthe surprising story behind Taylor Swift’s wedding attendance, her real-life detective skills, and the landing Reno 911!
Domingo introduced Nash-Betts not only as an Emmy Award-winning actress, but also as one of his best friends. The two recalled the first time they met on the set of Ava DuVernay’s movie. selma. Although they only starred in one scene together, their bond was immediate, leading to a road trip across the South with fellow cast members Tessa Thompson and Omar Dorsey.
Domingo also officiated at the wedding of Nash-Betts and his wife Jessica Betts, and their friendship has only grown stronger over the years.
Nash-Betts shared the haunting story of his proposal and revealed that she and Betts were in the middle of an argument after Domingo left the house during a gathering in July 2020. In a surprising turn of events, Betts stopped and said, “You get on my nerves, but if anyone’s going to get on my nerves, I want it to be you. Marry me.”
“I started wearing diamond rings after an argument,” Nash-Betts joked, adding that Domingo was the first person she called after she said yes.
The conversation then turned to one of the most talked about celebrity events of the year: Taylor Swift’s wedding. Nash Betts revealed that she was one of the guests, but had to keep the details secret until after the celebration. She said the wedding was beautiful, complete with games and prizes and a no-phone policy that required guests to lock their devices. She also revealed that Adam Sandler was the master of ceremonies, and joked that although his outfit was surprisingly sophisticated, he “looked decent for Adam.”
Known for hosting unforgettable celebrations herself, Nash-Betts laughed about her love for themed parties as she recalled everything from rodeo-inspired parties featuring line dancing and mechanical bulls to Jordan Brand-themed celebrations including basketball games, Double Dutch and sneaker giveaways.
Domingo also congratulated Nashbets on his success. olds fairwas recently nominated for two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetics) and Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling. She praised the cast, which includes Naomi Watts, Kim Kardashian and Glenn Close, and said the women became more than just colleagues.
“We really care about each other,” she said. “This is one of the most enjoyable jobs I’ve ever had.”
Playing a detective in the Hulu series seems like a perfect fit for Nash-Betts. She admitted to being a detective in real life as well, revealing that she was once convinced that someone she knew had committed a crime. After gathering evidence with her friend Sherri Shepherd, she actually called the police.
“We got the evidence, we got the witnesses, we knew everything,” she laughed.
Naschbetts also believes she is very good at spotting liars, but says she would never reveal her secrets, joking that years of raising her three children have sharpened her instincts.
In the interview, she also revisited one of her most beloved roles. Reno 911!where she revealed that her famously curvaceous figure wasn’t completely natural. Nash-Betts wore a custom-made prosthetic leg to play Rep. Lynisha Williams, explaining that it was her way of paying homage to the women in her family whose body types were rarely represented on television at the time.
She also said that she passed the audition and got the role. When the producers asked her if she had any experience in sketch comedy or improvisation, she confidently answered, “Yes.” Even though I had no idea what I was doing. She immediately called a friend for advice, then trusted her comedic instincts and auditioned.
Looking back, Nashvetz said believing in himself made all the difference, proving that confidence and authenticity can open doors before experience.
olds fair ” is currently available on Hulu, and season 2 is scheduled to be released this fall.
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