The dynamic duo is back. Amy Poehler hosted “Saturday Night Live” this weekend and welcomed her bestie Tina Fey for a surprise appearance during the episode’s cold open, where they spoofed Attorney General Pam Bondi’s recent Senate hearing. Poehler, 54, portrayed Bondi, 59, and fielded questions about the Jeffrey Epstein case and other matters, before Fey, 55, … Read more
Tina Fey is not leading the next generation of “The Golden Girls.” The actress, 54, debunked rumors that she’s remaking the beloved sitcom in an interview with Entertainment Tonight at the premiere of her upcoming Netflix show “The Four Seasons” last week. Fey was shown a fake poster of herself, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph and … Read more
That’s so fetch. Tina Fey, 54, praised her old boss Lorne Michaels as “irreplaceable” after he suggested that the “Saturday Night Live” alum “could easily” take over the iconic sketch show when he retires. “He’s irreplaceable,” Fey told The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday. “His set of gifts and skills are entirely unique. His eye for … Read more
Tina Fey does her research. The actress, 54, chatted with Jon Hamm for an Interview magazine story published Monday and they reminisced on Hamm, 54, landing a role in “30 Rock” after he hosted “Saturday Night Live” in October 2008. Tina Fey, Jon Hamm in “30 Rock.” ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection “I didn’t meet you before … Read more
Tina Fey has no space for well-off people looking for their next paycheck. During an episode of the “Good Hang with Amy Poehler” podcast, the “Saturday Night Live” alum explained why she’s not a fan of “rich people” looking for extra income. During the episode, Poehler congratulated her close friend for having “the best hair in the business,” … Read more
Mary Ellen Matthew’s job is as fun as it looks. For the past 25 years, the 59-year-old photographer has been shooting always iconic, often whimsical portraits of stars to serve as “bumpers” — images that appear on screen before a commercial break — for “Saturday Night Live.” “The bumpers are probably the least appreciated part … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. In the mid to late 1990s, “Saturday Night Live” often gave major cast members “Best Of” celebrating the highlights from their tenure on the show. Mike Myers got … Read more
That’s not fetch! Tina Fey, 53, has a message for any theater kids upset with the subtle lyric changes in the new “Mean Girls” movie musical and the Broadway production. During the “I Don’t Think So, Honey,” segment of Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers’ “Las Culturistas” podcast on Wednesday, the “Mean Girls” creator addressed people … Read more
Lorne Michaels may have the perfect successor in mind to take over his role as executive producer on “Saturday Night Live.” The “SNL” honcho, 79, teased the big name he’s eyeing up to take over the reins when the time comes for him to retire. “It could easily be Tina Fey, but you know, there … Read more
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler brought “Saturday Night Live’s” “Weekend Update” to the Emmys 2024. Fey, 53, and Poehler, 52, famously hosted the news segment on “SNL” together from 2004 to 2006. But on Monday, the duo fronted an Emmy Edition of “Weekday Update” to introduce the award for Outstanding Live Variety Special. “Good evening. … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Tina Fey is having a bit of a moment. On Friday, Jan. 12, her “Mean Girls” reboot is hitting theaters and she’ll also resume her ongoing ‘Restless Leg … Read more
Tina Fey spent the summers of 2002 and 2003 hunched over an old desk in the mildewy back room of a Fire Island rental home. Fueled by coffee and Entenmann’s chocolate-covered doughnuts, Fey, at the time the head writer for “Saturday Night Live,” cracked the script that became “Mean Girls” on her laptop. “She would … Read more
The queen of “30 Rock” could be making her return to 30 Rock. A source told The Post that Tina Fey is being courted to take over as executive producer of “Saturday Night Live” when creator and current executive producer Lorne Michaels departs. So far, Michaels, 78, has not formally announced any intention to leave … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Your favorite Weekend Update co-anchors, Golden Globe Awards co-hosts and “Baby Mama” co-stars are co-headlining again. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s ‘Restless Leg Tour’ just added an additional … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Comedy fans, it’s time to turn off the TV — Liz Lemon and Leslie Knope are leaving the TV screen and hitting the road. Starting April 27 at Port … Read more
Donald Glover claims Tina Fey told him that he was only hired as a writer on “30 Rock” thanks to NBC’s diversity initiative. The comedian, also known by his rapper moniker Childish Gambino, landed his first breakthrough writing job on the hit sitcom in 2006 when he was 23 years old. While he brought his … Read more
Writer Rosalind Wiseman has watched as “Mean Girls” became a global cultural phenomenon. She should be thrilled that her book, “Queen Bees and Wannabes,” was turned into a hit movie, then a Broadway musical — and now the musical is to be turned into a movie too. But while writer and producer Tina Fey and … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Quite a few “Saturday Night Live” cast members are touring this year. Just a few of the most high-profile alum on the road over the next few months … Read more
Get ready for a lot more laughs. “Saturday Night Live” alums Tina Fey and Amy Poehler announced Monday that they will be launching their own comedy tour to celebrate 30 years of friendship. “If this tour goes right, we can finally end this friendship,” joked the duo in a statement to Entertainment Weekly. The “Restless … Read more