Trump Dumps Kristi Noem | Ryan Gosling, Jessie Buckley | Thursday, March 5

Summary

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Episode: Trump Dumps Kristi Noem | Ryan Gosling, Jessie Buckley
Date: March 6, 2026
Host: Jimmy Fallon

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Episode Overview

This episode of The Tonight Show brings a signature blend of current events satire, playful celebrity interviews, and heartfelt moments celebrating educators. Jimmy opens with political zingers about President Trump's latest high-profile firing, followed by engaging and humorous conversations with Ryan Gosling (promoting "Project Hail Mary" and hosting SNL) and Jessie Buckley (discussing her roles in "Hamnet" and "The Bride"). The episode is rounded out by tongue-in-cheek teacher tributes and a surprise appearance by Eva Mendes.

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Key Segments & Highlights

1. Jimmy's Monologue: Trump Fires Kristi Noem

[01:08–06:36]

• Topical Humor:
  Jimmy dives into political satire, riffing on President Trump firing Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security.
  • “He either thinks she's bad at her job or he wants her to be the new Supreme Leader of Iran.” — Jimmy Fallon [01:38]
  • “Noem is the first cabinet secretary Trump’s fire since returning to office. He was like, ‘Man, I forgot how good this feels. Get Cash Patel in here.’” — Jimmy Fallon [01:57]
• Absurd Appointments:
  Jokes about Noem's replacement, Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, and Trump’s odd suggested positions.
  • “Trump said that Noem will become special envoy for the Shield of the Americas. Even the FIFA Peace Prize was like, that sounds made up.” — Jimmy Fallon [02:23]
• Mock Interview with ‘Kristi Noem’:
  A comedy bit where a Noem impersonator discusses her “future plans.”
  • “Gonna take some time off, relax, and fill in as Jim Carrey’s body double.” — ‘Kristi Noem’ [03:29]
  • “I’m the new CEO of McDonald’s, and this is how you eat a burger, bish.” — ‘Kristi Noem’ [03:55]
• Cracking on Trump’s Schedule:
  Satirical rundown of a Trump weekly planner, combining international intrigue with pop culture references and inside jokes. [05:16]
  • “Monday, invasion. Tuesday, speech. ... Thursday, Google ‘where’s Iran?’ ... Watch the market drop and crash ... Did I do that?” — Jimmy Fallon

2. Teacher Appreciation and Sponsor Parodies

[06:36–08:04]

• Teachers in the Audience:
  The studio is filled with real school teachers in honor of Ryan Gosling’s new movie role.
• Sponsor Satires:
  Playful fake ads riff on teacher burnout and staff room survival.
  • “Teachers, they’re always there for their students... but when they go to the teacher’s lounge, we’re always there for them. A message from Xanax.” — Parody Ad [07:00]
  • “A message from a TV on wheels in season one of Planet Earth.” — Parody Ad [07:17]
  • “A message from a Stanley filled with Josh.” — Parody Ad [07:34]

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3. Ryan Gosling Interview: Project Hail Mary & SNL

[08:31–17:31]

Inspiration & Teachers

• Audience of Teachers:
  • “In honor of your movie... we have an audience full of school teachers who are saving the world.” — Jimmy Fallon [09:08]
• Personal Teacher Story:
  • “I have a teacher who, yeah, really flipped things around for me, took an interest... Whoever read the most books could take a ride in her Jeep. ... The red one. ... Second place won a New Kids on the Block CD, and I won the CD!” — Ryan Gosling [10:03–10:35]
• Dead Poets Society Moment:
  • “When she left at the end of the year... I stood on my desk and I was crying and I said, ‘O Captain, my Captain.’ No one got the reference.” — Ryan Gosling [11:09–11:25]

“Project Hail Mary” Discussion

• Movie Setup:
  • “Project Hail Mary is about a middle school science teacher who wakes up in another galaxy on a spaceship and realizes that the fate of humanity lies in his hands. And he makes an alien best friend, and they save the stars together.” — Ryan Gosling [13:48–14:08]
• Jimmy’s Review:
  • “Let me tell you, buddy, it is one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. I absolutely love this movie.” — Jimmy Fallon [12:53]

SNL Hosting & Advice

• On Hosting SNL for the Fourth Time:
  • “Mike Myers... said, ‘The show is a monster and it needs to eat every Saturday night. And tonight it’s having you for dinner.’” — Ryan Gosling [12:18–12:46]

Alexa Bit Featuring Eva Mendes

• Viral Promo Clip:

  • “Why should people see Project Hail Mary in the theater?” — Ryan (to Alexa)
    • “Because the IMAX visuals are absolutely stunning. Plus, Eva Mendes herself called it a masterpiece...” — Alexa [15:33–15:45]
  • “That Eva Mendes is great, isn’t she?” — Ryan Gosling [15:45]
  • “Did you know that Alexa was a girl’s girl? She’s like, ‘Eva Mendes is my girl.’” — Ryan Gosling [16:15]

• Birthday Surprise for Eva Mendes:

  • “It is Eva’s birthday today. ... She has her hall monitor sash still from when she was a kid. She hangs it proudly in the house.” — Ryan Gosling [16:33]
  • Eva Mendes makes an appearance, thanks teachers:
    • “We owe so much, you guys. You’re so underpaid and you’re so... Thank you so much. I had so many amazing teachers mentor me.” — Eva Mendes [18:01]

• Studio Surprise:

  • “Everyone in the studio audience, even the marching band, is going to an exclusive screening of Project Hail Mary after the show tonight!” — Jimmy Fallon [18:36]

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4. Jessie Buckley Interview: "Hamnet" & "The Bride"

[19:19–24:26]

Opening Banter & Cat-Lover Confession

• Clarifying Cat Affection:
  • “I woke up this morning to a world thinking I really don’t love cats. ... I actually auditioned to be a cat once.” — Jessie Buckley [20:16, 20:32]
  • “When you don’t know how to be a cat, in the first instance...” — Jessie Buckley on her “Cats” audition [20:56]

Award-Winning Year

• Achievements:
  • “You’ve won over 40 awards for Hamnet. ... A BAFTA, a Critics Choice, a Golden Globe, and you’re nominated for an Oscar for Best Lead Actress.” — Jimmy Fallon [21:36–22:02]

"The Bride" Movie Discussion

• Transformation for Roles:
  • “[After filming The Bride,] I arrived back with bleached eyebrows. Bleached everything. ... All the producers were like, oh my God, she’s meant to be a woman of the woods. Where does bleach come into this conversation?” — Jessie Buckley [22:39]
• Premise & Collaboration:
  • “At the core of it, it’s about love, about the misfits, about the monstrousness in us all. ... Maggie Gyllenhaal wrote and directed it... about the Bride of Frankenstein. ... Instead of a silent character, she’s now a revolutionary.” — Jessie Buckley [23:08–23:30]
  • “We meet our Frankenstein, who we call Frank, played by Christian Bale. ... [The Bride and Frank] fall into a kind of Maddie, Bonnie and Clyde rampage across America.” — Jessie Buckley [23:30–24:21]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “If my face could move, it would look really sad right now.” — ‘Kristi Noem’ Impersonator [02:16]
• “Teachers, they show up every single day to lead their students, but when they need a day off, we’re always ready. A message from a TV on wheels in season one of Planet Earth.” — Sponsor Parody [07:17]
• “I stood on my desk and I was crying and I said, ‘Oh Captain, my Captain.’ And no one got the reference.” — Ryan Gosling [11:09]
• “The show is a monster and it needs to eat every Saturday night. And tonight it’s having you for dinner.” — Mike Myers (as recalled by Ryan Gosling) [12:25]
• “At the core of it, it’s about love, about the misfits, about the monstrousness in us all.” — Jessie Buckley, on “The Bride” [23:08]
• “We owe so much, you guys. You’re so underpaid and you’re so... Thank you so much.” — Eva Mendes to the teachers [18:01]

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Timestamps for Essential Segments

• Monologue/Jimmy on Trump/Noem: [01:08–06:36]
• Fake Sponsor Ads/Teacher Salutes: [06:36–08:04]
• Ryan Gosling Interview Start: [08:31]
  • Teacher stories: [09:43–11:25]
  • SNL & "Project Hail Mary": [12:09–14:15]
  • Alexa/Eva Mendes segment: [15:03–17:31]
• Eva Mendes Surprise Appearance: [17:55–18:20]
• Jessie Buckley Interview Start: [19:19]
  • Cat audition/Wins: [20:16–22:02]
  • "The Bride" deep dive: [22:11–24:21]

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Episode Tone & Style

The episode blends sharp political satire, warm-hearted tributes to teachers, and lively storytelling from major stars. The energy is light, self-effacing, and affectionate, with Jimmy's signature mix of goofy banter, celebrity adoration, and rapid-fire punchlines.

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Transcript

[A]

From Studio 6P in Rockefeller center in the heart of New York City, it's the Tonight show, starring Jimmy Fallon. Tonight, join Jimmy and his guests, Ryan Gosling, Jesse Buckley and beast. Legendary roots crew 2261, Jim. And now, here he is, Jimmy Fallon. That's what I'm talking about. Hey, enjoy yourself. Enjoy yourself. Welcome, everybody. Welcome, welcome. Welcome to the show, the Tonight Show. You here, you made it. Thank you. Welcome, welcome, welcome.

[B]

Thank you for watching at home. Guys, let's get to some news. The big story today is that President Trump fired Kristi Noem.

[A]

Wow. Wow. Oh, my gosh.

[B]

I'll repeat it just in case you didn't hear me. Wow. President Trump has fired Kristi Nomez, secretary. You never know with Trump. He either thinks she's bad at her job or he wants her to be the new Supreme Leader of Iran. So you don't know. Yep. Noem is the first cabinet secretary Trump's fire since returning to office. He was like, man, I forgot how good this feels. Get Cash Patel in here.

[A]

This feels good. Come on, Cash. Wanna go to the Olympics?

[B]

Yeah. Kristi Noem is out. In response, Noem said if my face could move, it would look really sad right now. Trump said that Noem will become special envoy for the Shield of the Americas. Even the FIFA Peace Prize was like. That sounds made up. That sounds. That doesn't sound like a real thing. Yeah, it sounds less like a job, more like a title of a Borat movie. Trump is replacing Noem with Oklahoma Senator Markwain Mullen. How's that guy gonna protect the border when he doesn't even have a border in his name? Markwain, who do you know is named Mark Wayne? Yep. Trump is getting rid of Kristi Noem, his Secretary of Homeland Security here now with more on, this is Kristi Noem. Kristi, thank you for being here.

[C]

Thank you, Jimmy.

[B]

So you were just let go today. How would you describe how it went down?

[C]

Well, they put me down like a 14 month old puppy, Jimmy.

[B]

Okay. All right. Well, I'm sorry to hear that.

[C]

That's okay, Jimmy. I've already got some plans for the future.

[B]

Oh, great. Like, like what?

[C]

Gonna take some time off, relax.

[B]

That's nice.

[C]

And fill in as Jim Carrey's body double.

[B]

Oh, really? Any other plans?

[C]

Yup. You're looking at the new head of the Ichikawa City Zoo. I'm gonna take care of Punch the monkey.

[B]

No, no.

[A]

Hey, go ahead, Chris.

[B]

Now look. No, no, take your time. Now. You don't have to jump. Just write into anything just yet.

[C]

You're so right, Jimmy. I actually have a big announcement to make.

[B]

What's that?

[C]

I'm the new CEO of McDonald's, and this is how you eat a Burger bish.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

All right. There you go. All right, all right, all right. Thank you very much, Chris. Kristy Noem, everybody. That's. Oh, my God. Wow, Wow, wow. All right, thank you.

[B]

Christy. Look at this. Today, Trump said that he must be involved in selecting the new leader of Iran. Trump was like, we're going to do a talent portion, then a swimsuit portion, then an evening gown portion. Trump wants to help pick the new leader. Iran heard and was like, I think it's time for another trip through the MRI machine. Listen to this. I read that the Justice Department is ready to release another batch of Epstein files. More Epstein files are on the way. They're releasing them in small batches like Bridgerton episodes. Well, guys, Trump has been busy lately, and if you're having trouble keeping track of his schedule, don't worry. We've got you covered here. I'll break it down for you. Monday, invasion. Tuesday, speech. Wednesday, briefing. Struggle not to fall asleep. Thursday, Google where's Iran? I should probably think of plan, make announcement on TikTok. Supreme leaders now. Could rock. Build a ballroom, throw a bash. Put some lotion on neck rash. Watch the market. Drop and crash Urkel vibes. Did I do that? Sleep then 10, then run a mile. JK Whiteout Epstein files. Take a break, enjoy the weekend. Or while we're at it, invade Greenland. 10, 10. Sleep rash. Need more lotion. Throw more phials in the ocean. 10 more. Sleep, war, rest my eyes. Wake me when I win peace prize. Hey, did you guys see this? After RFK Jr went after Dunkin Donuts for their ingredients, the governor of Massachusetts responded by saying, come and take it.

[A]

Wow.

[B]

Wow. A candidate is going to war with Dunkin Donuts. It's like Boston's parents are fighting. You know what I'm saying? Finally. You guys, I'm excited about this. Ryan Gosling is our guest tonight, and he's a good man. He has a new movie coming out called Project Hail Mary where he plays a science teacher. And tonight, our entire audience is made up of teachers.

[A]

Thank you. Thank you. Yes. Come on. That's right.

[B]

Thank you very much for everything.

[A]

You do. Count. And

[B]

in honor of this all teacher crowd, tonight's show actually has some special sponsors. Let's hear from one Now.

[D]

Teachers, they're always there for their students in the classroom, but when they go to the teacher's lounge. We're always there for them. A message from Xanax.

[B]

That's nice. Hang on. I think we have another one. I think we have another one.

[D]

Teachers, they show up every single day to lead their students, but when they need a day off, we're always ready. A message from a TV on wheels in season one of Planet Earth.

[B]

Really specific.

[A]

Sorry. I think.

[B]

I think there's one more just for you guys. Here we go.

[D]

Teachers, you don't just deal with your students, you also deal with their parents. So when you're getting calls, emails, and texts from them, we're here for you. A message from a Stanley filled with Josh.

[A]

Thank you to those sponsors. We have a great show. He stars in the new movie project Cal Mary and he's hosting SNL this weekend. Ryan Gosling is here. Oscar nominee Jesse Buckley is joining us. Stick around. We'll be right back with Ryan Gosling. Come on back, everybody. Thank you very much. Our first guest is a three time

[B]

Oscar nominated actor who stars in and produced project Hail Mary, which hits theaters March 20. You can also catch him this weekend hosting Saturday Night Live with musical guest Gorillaz.

[A]

Please welcome Ryan Gosling. Take it in. Yeah, take it in. They love you. Take it in. Come on.

[B]

They love you. We love you. Welcome back.

[A]

Welcome back to the show.

[B]

I'm always happy to see you.

[E]

Got to be on our best behavior.

[B]

No, you will. Yes. Because. Yeah. And then. Well, in honor of your new movie project Hail Mary, where you play a middle school teacher who is tasked with saving the world, we have an audience full of school teachers who are saving the world.

[A]

I know. Who does. One at a time.

[B]

They're saving the world. I will say. Thank you very much.

[A]

This is.

[B]

I. I will say I want to take credit for this, but this is your idea, so I don't want to.

[E]

I made it happen and you made it happen.

[B]

No, no. But thank you for doing that. I. While we have teachers here, do you remember any teachers that you loved or changed your life or made you who you are?

[E]

Yes. Maybe I won't say her name because I don't know if she wants to be dragged into all of this.

[B]

Yeah, yeah. The show business. Yeah.

[E]

But I have a teacher who, yeah, really flipped things around for me, took an interest, figured out who we were or tried or who he wanted to be, came up with an amazing idea that if we read, whoever read the most books could take a ride in her Jeep. Why not at the end of the year?

[B]

Wow. Was it a cool jeep?

[E]

Yeah, it was a red jeep, which, you know, of all the jeeps, the red one.

[B]

That's the one to get. Yeah, that's the one.

[E]

The red ones.

[B]

That's the one.

[E]

And then the second place was. You won a New Kids on the Block cd and I won the New Kids on the Block.

[A]

There you go. That's what I'm talking about.

[B]

Come on. That's not too shabby. It's good stuff.

[E]

I really wanted it.

[B]

Yeah, of course you really wanted it.

[E]

I really wanted it. I've never read that many books in my life since.

[B]

Wow. Shout out to your teacher there.

[E]

But then I loved this movie. Well, I don't know why. I had seen Dead Poets Society at that age. Don't ask me why.

[B]

Fantastic movie.

[E]

But when she left at the end of the year, she was leaving us for good. I stood on my desk and I was crying and I said, oh, Captain, my Captain.

[B]

No way.

[E]

And no one got the reference.

[B]

No, of course. I don't even think she got the reference. No. Would you like to do it tonight to these teachers? Did they do this?

[A]

Oh, Captain, my Captain. Thank you. Thank you.

[B]

How we get down, I don't know. All right, there you go. No, perfect. Yeah.

[E]

Thank you.

[B]

No problem, buddy. I didn't know if that was the way we get down, but that's how we did. Yeah. You're hosting Saturday Night Live for the fourth time, buddy.

[A]

Come on.

[B]

You're good.

[A]

Thank you.

[B]

Do you remember the first time you hosted? Did anyone give you any advice or anything? You go, oh, that helped me.

[E]

Mike Myers. Oh, I love this huge hero of mine. Lauren made it happen. It was incredible. And I was very nervous. And right before I went on, he came into the dressing room and he poked his head in and he said, I'm gonna tell you what Gilda Radner told me on my first day. He said, the show is a monster and it needs to eat every Saturday night. And tonight it's having you for dinner.

[B]

That is so funny.

[E]

And isn't that kind of true? That's what it feels like.

[B]

So I saw Project Hail Mary last night.

[A]

Thank you. Thank you.

[B]

Let me tell you, buddy, it is one of the best movies I've ever seen. I absolutely love this movie. I thought it was.

[E]

Can we put that on the poster?

[B]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I don't think you're going to need me to get in the poster. You actually have some great reviews. If you. If you want to plug your ears, I'll read about it. Screen rant says the film is perfect. Variety calls It a masterpiece and an epic cinematic achievement. One film critic said it's a perfect cinematic experience, maybe even one of the best movies of the decade. That wasn't me either. Gold Derby says it felt in many ways like a miracle of a movie. It was so fun, and it's a lot.

[E]

It's about a teacher.

[A]

Yes, of course it is.

[B]

Yes. But it's coincidence. How do we set up what Project Hail Mary is about?

[E]

Project Hail Mary is about a middle school science teacher

[A]

who

[E]

wakes up in another galaxy on a spaceship and realizes that the fate of humanity lies in his hands.

[B]

Yes.

[E]

And he makes an alien best friend, and they save the stars together.

[B]

It's honestly kind of show. Yeah. Already? We're already crying. Yes. It's so fun. It's so. I was gonna say it's magical, and then I was gonna say mystical. I feel like Benson Boone. It's mystical. It's magical.

[E]

It's magical.

[B]

It's my. Yeah, yeah. Oh, baby.

[E]

Yeah.

[B]

Don't you. But it really is fun. And I just. I haven't seen a movie like that in a long time. Congratulations. More with Ryan Gosling when we come back. Everybody, stick around.

[A]

Welcome back. We're here with Ryan Gosling, everybody. Now,

[B]

Ryan, you've been doing a lot of promotion for Project Hail Mary.

[E]

Yes.

[B]

And you actually brought a video with you tonight. Can you set this one up for us?

[E]

This was crazy. I swear. This is not a paid ad. I swear. This happened by. This was not planned. I had to do a little thing with Alexa where I just was supposed to ask her facts about the movie.

[B]

Okay.

[E]

You know, just see what she knew about the movie.

[B]

Yeah.

[E]

And this is what happened. This is what she said. I swear. Why should people see Project Hail Mary in the theater?

[F]

Because the IMAX visuals are absolutely stunning. Plus, Eva Mendes herself called it a masterpiece that brings back the magic of the big screen experience that you just can't get the full impact of on your couch at home.

[E]

That Eva Mendes is great, isn't she?

[F]

Absolutely. She's got this incredible range that people don't always give her credit for.

[E]

Thank you.

[F]

From breakthrough in Training Day to that beautiful performance in the Place beyond the Pines with Ryan Gosling. She brings this authentic vulnerability to every role. Plus, she's been smart about stepping back from acting to focus on family, which shows she's got her priorities straight.

[E]

I couldn't agree more.

[A]

Is that what. That's the nicest thing.

[E]

Did you know.

[B]

Did Ava go crazy?

[E]

Did you know that Alexa was a girl's girl? She's like, oh, Eva Mendes is my girl.

[B]

That is so funny.

[A]

Funny.

[B]

She couldn't stop talking about her.

[E]

It was. I couldn't agree more.

[B]

Well, yeah, of course.

[E]

Anyway, by the way, if I. Can I ask you, can I do it?

[B]

Yeah, I think you can. Yeah.

[E]

It is Ava's birthday today. She's here. You have no idea how much she loves teachers. Loves you so much. She has her hall monitor sash still from when she was a kid. She hangs it proudly in the house.

[B]

She has no idea we're doing this.

[E]

By the way, would you. If I get her, would you sing Happy Birthday to her?

[B]

I'm gonna kill you.

[E]

Can somebody.

[A]

I'm gonna kill you.

[B]

Do we have a camera? Do you have a camera out there? Does she know? Can you see if she's gonna take you into the studio Now?

[E]

Here's the thing. You might fight the Hudson river tomorrow.

[B]

Here she comes. She's been on the journey. Eva Mendez.

[A]

Eva Mendez.

[B]

Wait.

[E]

What do you want, baby?

[A]

Teachers.

[G]

So much, you guys.

[C]

We owe so much, you guys. You're so underpaid and you're so. I just thank you so much. I had so many amazing teachers. You'll cut all this, right?

[A]

No, we read that. We loved it.

[C]

I had so many amazing teachers mentor me. And I just want to say thank you to you guys.

[B]

No, this is. Hey, this is your day.

[A]

This is your birthday. This is your birthday. Happy birthday, Ava. That's all him. That's not the only surprise. Everyone in the studio audience, even the

[B]

marching band, is going to an exclusive

[A]

screening of Project Hail Mary after the show tonight. Hi, Brian Gosling, everybody. The Birthday Girl AA Mendes project Hail Mary is in theaters March 20th. We'll be right back with more tonight Show. Stick around. Our next guest is an Oscar nominated

[B]

actress for her performance in the film Hamnet. And now you can see her starring in the Bride, which is in theaters and IMAX tomorrow. Please welcome Jessie Buckley.

[A]

Yeah. I'm so excited you're here.

[B]

I'm so excited.

[A]

Welcome.

[B]

I'm so happy to meet you. I want to get to know you better.

[G]

Let's go for a drink.

[B]

Let's do it. Let's hang out. Let's all go.

[A]

Let's all go. Why not?

[G]

Good Irish girl.

[B]

Yes.

[G]

I'll bring you on an Irish night out.

[B]

I know you had a very big year already. How are you feeling?

[G]

Yeah, it's been. It's pretty busy, right, meow? Right?

[B]

Right meow. What is wrong with you? What do you mean? You're pretty busy, right, Meow?

[G]

I need to clarify something for all cat lovers in the world. Right. I am a lover of cats. I woke up this morning to the world thinking that I really don't love cats. And it's really weighed on me all day. I felt sick.

[B]

Oh, I'm so sorry.

[G]

I want to just tell cat people that I actually auditioned to be a cat once.

[B]

You loved cats that much that you wanted to be a cat?

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

You auditioned for cats?

[G]

Yeah.

[B]

The movie or the.

[G]

The movie.

[B]

You did.

[G]

No, I'm making that face. Cause it was honestly the worst. I gave the worst audition of my life.

[B]

Tell me about it.

[G]

I done one audition with Tom Hooper, and then I got called back to do a movement session with Wayne McGregor, who's, like, the head choreographer of the Royal Ballet. And he's got this incredibly sleek, terrifyingly, like, minimalist studio. And when you don't know how to be a cat in the first instance, when you've got nothing around you.

[B]

No, I'm getting it better. I'm getting a bear.

[G]

It was so hot. I was sweating. I was, like, licking my paws. I was, like, trying to make leaf, and it was like, this guy is so beautiful and lithe, and I'm just like a hoof of an Irish woman leaping across and licking her paws. And anyway, obviously, I didn't get it.

[B]

I didn't get it. No. But I will say, man, you're fantastic in Hamnet. Oh, my goodness. You are unbelievable. You've won over 40 awards for Hamnet. Okay. You've won a BAFTA, a Critics Choice Award, a Golden Globe. You just won an actor award this past Sunday, and you're nominated for an Oscar for Best Lead Actress.

[A]

Jessie Buckler. That's how you. Now,

[B]

I also want to talk about the Bride, which is out on IMAX as well. This is totally different role for you. And you actually did this. This is about the Bride of Frankenstein. This is. Yeah, it's amazing. You did this right before Hamnet.

[G]

Yeah, I shot in New York for three months and had two weeks to kind of jump into Hamnet straight after that.

[B]

And did you still. Did you have eyebrows?

[G]

No, I actually arrived back with, like, bleached eyebrows. Bleached everything.

[B]

Yeah.

[G]

And I got into the rehearsal room, and all the producers were like, oh, my God. Like, she's meant to be a woman of the woods. Where does bleach come into this conversation?

[B]

Exactly.

[G]

And they were having kind of conferences about my eyebrows, but luckily they grew back.

[B]

How do we set up the bride, though? Because, man, you get to do a lot of Great things in this movie.

[G]

Yeah, it was such a trip. You know, at the core of it, it's about love, about the misfits, about the monstrousness in us all. And Maggie Gyllenhaal, who wrote and directed it, got the idea from seeing a tattoo on a guy's arm at a party one night, and she was like, right. The Bride of Frankenstein. What is that?

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Really?

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Yeah. And she went back and watched the film of the Bride of Frankenstein, and she's in it for three minutes and says nothing. And so Maggie was like, well, what does she want to say? And then, fix this. Yeah. And so she wrote this incredible. Like, I mean, when I read that script, it was like nothing I'd ever read before. And it's set in 1935 in Chicago. We meet our Frankenstein, who we call Frank, played by Christian Bale. Yeah, he's great, and he's amazing. And he goes to this mad scientist and says, I want you to reinvigorate a wife from me. And so he gets a different kind of wild wife. Not just a nice wife, but one that starts a revolution, and the two of them fall into a kind of Maddie, Bonnie and Clyde rampage across America.

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Yeah, it's fantastic. It's so great, so entertaining, and you crush it.

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Jesse Buckley, everybody. The Bride is in theaters, and I'm back tomorrow. You're great. More Tonight show after the break. Stick around, everybody. Come on back. My thanks to Ryan Gosling, Jesse Buckley, and the Roots. Thank you for watching. Good night, everybody. Thanks for listening to the Tonight show starring Jimmy Fallon.

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