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May 27, 2026
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Tina Fey Interview: Philly Accent, Funniest Cities, Daughters, and Welcome to Hollywood
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Jason asks whether the Philly accent slips out and Tina delivers a full breakdown — it emerges on night shoots when she's tired, producing glorious O-sounds she can't control. A detour into Philadelphia street name pronunciation ('Salmon Street' vs. 'Salmon') sparks a shared frustration between her and Jason about inexplicable American pronunciation norms. Tina names the Northeast — Philly, Boston, New York — as the funniest region by sheer tonnage, with Kansas producing a surprising pocket of talent (Sudeikis, Hamm, Ellie Kemper, Heidi Gardner). Her 'welcome to Hollywood' moment was her first Emmys red carpet in a full gown while doing Weekend Update: nobody recognized her, someone made her put on her glasses, and she was told to move along. A deeply human and funny story. [1] — Tina Fey "Tina Fey's first Emmys: she wore a gown to the red carpet while doing Weekend Update with Jimmy Fallon, nobody recognized her, and then som…" 1:03:30
Tina Fey's First Night at the Emmys
Tina Fey's first Emmys: she wore a gown to the red carpet while doing Weekend Update with Jimmy Fallon, nobody recognized her, and then someone made her put on her glasses — at which point she was promptly told to move along. She found it surreal and exhilarating.
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