Melissa McCarthy is a huge Billie Eilish fan.
The two took to the stage to announce the award for Best Female Actor in a Comedy Series at the 2024 SAG Awards, where McCarthy actually met the “What Was I Made For” singer when she was greeted with “Nice to meet you.” He revealed that there was something.
“But why do I remember that? We actually met twice,” McCarthy said. “You met my daughters and my dog. It's funny because your mom was my first improv teacher, so I actually met you in the womb. Guess who was pregnant? It was you!”
Eilish replied, “That's a lot.”
“It's a big deal,” McCarthy agreed, adding, “I try to be more involved in making memories,” before asking Eilish if she would do the honor of signing the gown with a Sharpie. Eilish hesitated, saying she didn't want to ruin the dress. When McCarthy asked her to sign her forehead, Eilish complied.
The dynamic duo then presented the award. bear Star Ayo Edebiri.
McCarthy's anecdote about Eilish's mother was more than just a joke. The comedian previously acknowledged that Maggie Baird, the mother of Eilish and his collaborator brother Finneas O'Connell, was his first improv teacher at The Groundlings. “She was so sweet and so nice, and the fact that she has some crazy, talented, creative kids,” McCarthy said. Watch what happens live Last year, he called Baird a “great teacher.”
The 2024 SAG Awards will be broadcast live from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday night. See the full list of winners.
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