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Judy Greer on Her Big-Screen Smooch with Clooney

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'Descendants' actress talks Clooney and sips cocktails

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Young Hollywood

Could you play two roles now in Two and a Half Men?

Judy Greer

Three if you include, yeah, kind of, yeah.

Young Hollywood

What was the third?

Judy Greer

A lesbian named Danny.

Young Hollywood

Which was the most fun?

Judy Greer

Probably Danny.

Young Hollywood

What's up, guys? Nikki Novack here in the Young Hollywood Studio with Descendants star, Judy Greer.

Judy Greer

I was star? Awesome.

Young Hollywood

You are a star. So, welcome. We have a drink.

Judy Greer

I know.

Young Hollywood

For you.

Judy Greer

I saw that. Non-alcoholic because we just had the kids from the film here. However.

Young Hollywood

I know.

Judy Greer

I never touch this stuff.

Young Hollywood

Shut the front door. Oh my god. Really? That's a fun surprise for me on camera. Cheers.

Judy Greer

Should I have my little cocktail for myself?

Young Hollywood

You go ahead. Aw. That's nice. You look so pretty and fashionable. Please don't feel like you have to put it on.

Judy Greer

I'm putting it on. I'm a team player. And we won't make the obvious joke. Oh, about getting laid? Yeah. Oh, we're not supposed to use this. Go for it.

Young Hollywood

I love that you're cracking it open.

Judy Greer

Yeah, you're my last interview today. So I'm totally cracking it open. Perfect. There's a little for you and a little for me. All right. So we can get started now.

Young Hollywood

Before we get started.

Judy Greer

Yeah, let's get started. Mmm. This is the most fun I've ever had. Really? I think I could use a little more but we'll do that later.

Young Hollywood

Sure. So Descendants while we're while you're still able to talk.

Judy Greer

Right. Who is he? I'd like to know who the guy is that my wife was seeing. So, um I know everybody asks you what it was like to kiss George, which I'm not going to ask.

Judy Greer

Really? Okay, then I'm going to tell you. Because I can imagine we can only dream. I can only dream. I know. I can only dream because honestly, um I it was a long day. We did many takes of that scene.

Young Hollywood

That's what I that's what I wanted to ask you. There you go.

Judy Greer

Many takes and I don't remember it. So I'm excited because tonight's the premiere. I'm going to go, I'm going to watch that scene again and see if it like stirs up anything. Oh, you probably know my husband then, Brian Speer.

Young Hollywood

No, I can't say I do.

Judy Greer

Oh, I just assumed. He's been Dad. Don't hit me. It was nice talking to you. You too. Take care.

Young Hollywood

You have a wonderful scene.

Judy Greer

Thank you.

Young Hollywood

In The Descendants. Yeah. that I heard you said it was like you waited your whole life to shoot this scene.

Judy Greer

Yeah. I mean I waited my whole life so far to work with Alexander Payne and it just was really awesome that I got like a nice meaty role, you know. Small on the paper, small on screen but like a really good, good through line, a good character and that's pretty rare.

Young Hollywood

With your meaty role on Two and a Half Men, cuz you've played two roles now in Two and a Half Men. Three, if you include, yeah, kind of, yeah. What was the third?

Judy Greer

Well, I played um Herb's sister a couple years ago. Yes. And then I played I play Ashton Kutcher's ex-wife and then and then I played a lesbian named Danny.

Young Hollywood

Which was the most fun?

Judy Greer

Probably Danny.

Young Hollywood

You haven't got to kiss Ashton Kutcher yet.

Judy Greer

Maybe I have and you just haven't seen it yet. Or to come. What?

Young Hollywood

So you also have a web show. You're a host too.

Judy Greer

I know. I do this. I do this. So. Awkwardly? Yeah, it's on Yahoo and it's something that I came up with for fun that uh just I was kind of just wanting someone else to pay for me to learn how to be healthier. And so, um turns out if you sell a show to Yahoo, they'll do that. So I get to ask like a trainer and a chef and a and a health coach and um some of my friends like the things that they do to stay healthy or lose weight or whatever. My trainer, uh she gave me five exercises that you can do anywhere, which that one's really great because sometimes it's hard to get in a workout, you know, when you're traveling and you're really busy.

Young Hollywood

Can you do it sitting here?

Judy Greer

I'm not going to do them right now and not in this dress. I'll bust it right open.

Young Hollywood

Um I was thinking just like flexing your abs.

Judy Greer

Oh, well there is something you can flex while you're sitting here if you want. What? Sure. Um. And then I also learned to my friend Sarah Chalke said she drinks like she makes fun little tea drinks to like instead of having like chocolate or sweets or cookies. Tea drinks. Tea people.

Young Hollywood

On that note, should we have another? Okay. Okay. Should I keep my lei on? Absolutely. Cheers. Cheers. Thank you for coming in. Cheers. Young Hollywood.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Judy Greer

    Interview subject, 'Descendants' actress

  • Nikki Novack

    Interviewer

  • George Clooney

    Kissing scene co-star in 'The Descendants'

  • Alexander Payne

    Director of 'The Descendants'

  • Ashton Kutcher

    Co-star on 'Two and a Half Men'

  • Brian Speer

    Judy Greer's husband

  • Sarah Chalke

    Friend and health tip source

FAQ

What movie is Judy Greer discussing in this interview?+
Judy Greer discusses her role in the film 'The Descendants'.
Did Judy Greer enjoy her kissing scene with George Clooney?+
Judy Greer mentions doing many takes of the kissing scene but does not remember it, expressing excitement to rewatch it at the premiere.
How many roles has Judy Greer played on 'Two and a Half Men'?+
Judy Greer has played three roles on 'Two and a Half Men': Herb's sister, Ashton Kutcher's ex-wife, and a lesbian named Danny.
What is Judy Greer's web show about?+
Judy Greer's web show on Yahoo focuses on health and wellness, where she learns from trainers, chefs, and health coaches, and shares tips from friends.
What was Judy Greer's favorite role on 'Two and a Half Men'?+
Judy Greer states that playing the lesbian character, Danny, was probably the most fun.
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