America Ferrera on Jimmy Kimmel Video
America Ferrera appeared on Jimmy Kimmel last night, and she was her usual, beautiful, perky self. She even brought a clip!
America spoke of her upcoming birthday, and how her parents hired men who looked like the Ghostbusters to come to her 6th birthday party. Too funny.
She also told of the time she worked at a ranch where many corporate events were held. She made balloon arches and called bingo numbers. It was funny when she talked about crazed corporate employees almost attackign her because she called out two numebrs int eh same gam!
The clip they showed was a Betty/Henry moment - very romantic - in which Betty was trying to make birthday plans with Henry “instead of going away”, whatever that means. They share a tender moment, and then at the end, we hear Charlie’s voice asking where something is, and Betty replies (instead of Henry). It’s kind of sad.
All in all, this makes me so anxious for April 24 to get here!
Special hat tip to The Bachelor and the Butterfly for the video.
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22 opinions for America Ferrera on Jimmy Kimmel Video
Ally
Apr 16, 2008 at 2:12 pm
I’m really glad that the Bachelor/Butterfly posted this on YouTube because I totally missed it! Grrr.
She looks so great, doesn’t she? I thought it was funny when she kept going on about “doing it” in an awkward manner. Loved Jimmy’s response, too. LOL.
By the way, Tom: You might want to check out this post from “the Bachelor and the Butterfly” since it holds some pretty interesting news:
http://community.livejournal.com/daniel_betty/234425.html?#cutid1
wooster182
Apr 16, 2008 at 3:04 pm
I think the “going away” comment refers to her having plans with Henry to ditch work and go on a birthday trip for the weekend.
That’s probably why she asks Daniel if he’s “surprised to see” her once she’s at work because she wasn’t supposed to be there. Plus, she had a suitcase.
I don’t know if I would call that scene romantic. It seemed more like two people desperately trying to hold onto a failing relationship. I think it is sad and tragic much more than it is romantic. It’s a little brutal to watch. It’s like watching Buffy stab Angel in the stomach all over again.
karen
Apr 16, 2008 at 3:53 pm
In a way your kind of bummed that their plans are ruined and now they have to stay in NY. But if you listen carefully, when they are kissing, Charlie asks where the toothpaste is .. and Betty responds “top left drawer”. The way I see it, it is a bit of a slam to Charlie, because now Charlie knows Betty has been there for overnighters. Can you imagine Charlies face when Betty responded? Love it! But sad they can’t have their romantic get-a-way I think they were planning.
Bennu
Apr 16, 2008 at 5:03 pm
*giggle* Just have to say, I love how we all manage to put our own shippy spin on this clip. Hehehe.
I love America Ferrera. Whenever I see her interviewed she comes across as so friendly and genuine that it would be impossible for me to dislike her if I tried. Although I loved her goofy anecdotes about Ghost Busters parties and Bingo, I kinda wish they’d talked a little more about Ugly Betty and La Misma Luna. The show and movie were more like afterthoughts tacked onto the end.
Ah well, she’s going to be on Ellen soon, anyway… so I can still get my fix. :-D
cc
Apr 16, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Aww that little preview was tragic and sweet at the same time. I do think the clip was romantic, but what do I know, I am just a Henry/Betty fan….ahaha.
And I agree Bennu, we all see what we want to see out of the clips, based on who we are “shipping”.
Anyway, this just makes me so much more excited for all of the new episodes!
thanks for posting this tom :]
wooster182
Apr 16, 2008 at 7:56 pm
I probably came off a little harsh the first time around. I apologize for that!
But even though I’m not a fan of Benry, it is painful to watch two people hurting. I think that’s the main reason I’m no longer a fan of the pairing. They are just getting so hurt.
bgfan
Apr 17, 2008 at 8:33 am
I just wanted to cry after I saw the new promo vid. I felt so bad for her.
bgfan
Apr 17, 2008 at 8:51 am
Ok, that was odd. Sorry, for the ‘early post’. To finish, I felt so bad for Betty. I guess if we’re going to have more “heart” and we’re going to see things through Betty’s eyes, I guess that means we’re going to feel her pain as well. Well done, Mr. Horta!
While ever the optimist always willing to help, I see Betty’s as finally getting frustrated with situation. The ‘toothpaste’ comment was definitely a statement of familiarity, but I hear more annoyance/frustration than aggression.
“It seemed more like two people desperately trying to hold onto a failing relationship.”
On the whole, I don’t think Henry is a deliberately manipulative bad guy, but I do believe he is primarily concerned with satisfying his needs first and expresses himself with that in mind - with little if any thought as to how that will affect Betty.
Previously, I had really wanted something more dramatic for H/B’s end, probably because I was just so frustrated with Henry and Betty with Henry, so frustrated with H/B fans who (early on) made me feel like I was crazy for seeing Gio as being better for Betty, and frustrated at TPTB for not making it clear. But now I think this way, seeing this through Betty’s eyes, getting hurt , reaching her limit and finally realizing Henry, for all his good points, may just not right for her may actually be more powerful.
cc
Apr 17, 2008 at 10:40 am
I agree, Betty did look annoyed, but not with Henry. She “is” upset about the situation having to do with Charlie, which is completely understandable.
I personally don’t understand why people think Henry only cares about himself or first or etc.- because the boy has jumped through various hoops for Betty, to prove his adoration. (Of course, with an exception of B4B however.)
wooster182
Apr 17, 2008 at 11:48 am
Betty is annoyed and frustrated with the situation, not Henry. That being said, that’s still enough for them to break up. That’s really hard on a relationship.
CC, Henry loves Betty, but they are both being selfish. He is only thinking of himself for staying in a relationship with Betty that he knows has no future.
cc
Apr 17, 2008 at 3:11 pm
But the thing is wooster, its a tv show, so there’s room for this in a romance.
Jessica King
Apr 17, 2008 at 4:39 pm
I love America Ferrera on Jimmy Kimmel Live tape and she is very good Interview.I’m glad she is honest said she love her job Ugly Betty.Cant wait see new episode next thursday night.
bgfan
Apr 17, 2008 at 5:24 pm
cc, I understand your devotion to your ship completely, but a good story has to be convincing. I don’t expect it to be realistic, but plausible, yes. I just think Betty’s story has to remain true to itself and what’s true here is that Betty is a changing, growing character. We love that about her! Unfortunately, Henry while well-intentioned, isn’t. The good news is, should things not work out, Betty will learn from this and progress toward the next stage of Betty adventure!
Jessica, I agree America is a joy to watch, she’s just so cheery you can’t help smile through her interviews. And I am so glad to hear she loves her job and the show. That means lots of America as Betty in our tv future!
wooster182
Apr 17, 2008 at 5:33 pm
Room for what, CC? Frustration? Selfishness? Annoyance? Pain?
I understand it’s a tv show. I also understand good narrative. And good narrative shows conflict to the point of relationships perservering or failing. And all signs, plus Horta’s interview, point to the relationship failing.
BG, I love to read your posts, btw. You are always so much more eloquent and reasonable than I!
angelgrl
Apr 17, 2008 at 7:00 pm
I also found that to be more of a sad moment than a romantic one. Betty’s birthday plans were ruined, Henry felt bad because he couldn’t do what he felt she deserved and wanted to do for her, and Betty was clearly frustrated with the situation. Now, that doesn’t exactly come off as what I consider romantic.
CC, I’m not sure that UB being a TV show excuses selfishness and foolishness in a romance (and that applies to both parties, not just Henry). It’s not realistic that a relationship like that would last and viewers are aware of that. And it’s hard to root for a relationship that is painful to watch (painful because both parties just keep hurting themselves and each other).
cc
Apr 18, 2008 at 10:41 am
Okay this is what I actually meant, jeesh….ahah. :]
-There is room for “angst” in a tv show romance, because that is a reason, among many that keep the viewers watching and interested-to see if the romance succeeds or burns out.
In honesty, if the show was in real life do I think Betty made a good decision with getting in a relationship that is going to just end? Not really. But because this is a “show”, I know Henry is going to be back somehow, so it is a good idea-it will work out.
In all fairness, you guys are Getty shippers so of course you are going to think the worst out of the Henry/Betty relationship and see nothing but selfishness. And I am a Henry/Betty shipper so of course I am going to think only positive about a situation that sucks for both parties.
wooster182
Apr 18, 2008 at 3:47 pm
There is a difference between angst and simply being too painful to watch. I find this relationship to be the latter.
And in all fairness, I was a Benry shipper first and I stopped being a Benry shipper because I thought Henry was selfish and they had both made very stupid decisions. I had quickly fallen out of love with the idea of them being together after Charlie stepped in. Gio just happened to be in the middle of it and I liked him.
So, before you presume to know what I think, I was a Benry shipper that didn’t only see the positive. That was what made me change my mind, not Gio.
I get the difference between reality and television. But if I find it to be a stupid decision in real life, I still find it a stupid decision in television. And just because any of us hope that a certain storyline is going to work out doesn’t mean it necessarily will.
Most of us Getties hope and speculate that Gio will become the main love interest at least for a season. But are we sure? No. We aren’t counting our chicks before they are hatched and neither should any ship because we really don’t know what will happen.
cc
Apr 18, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Okay that is your opinion that the relationship is too painful to watch, but it isn’t mine, like I have said previously. And you are completely right, I do not know you or what you are thinking, but I am basing my comments on what I have read from all your posts and what you portrayed in this topic.
Also, I don’t see how your previous shipping history has anything to do with it.
All I mentioned was right “now” you don’t like Henry/Betty together and are seeing negative, and I want them together and see positive. I was basing this from what you said above.
sorry if you were offended by my post, it wasn’t intentional- :]
And….sorry to Tom for getting off-topic again-America looked beautiful and of course was very entertaining on Jimmy Kimmel.
wooster182
Apr 18, 2008 at 7:07 pm
I told you my previous “shipping history” because you presumed that I only find bad things about Betty and Henry’s relationship because I ship Getty. I was telling you that isn’t the case. I ship Getty because I *don’t* find Benry healthy, not the other way around.
No, CC, saying that I find Benry’s relationship negative was not all you mentioned. You said that I only find the bad because I ship Getty. I don’t mean to get agitated at you, but I take issue when someone oversimplifies my views and doesn’t really know what they are.
And if you had based what you had said on what I had said on this thread, in my second post, I said that “I was *no longer* a fan” of Benry because of the pain–not because of Gio. So if you are going to base posts on *my* previous responses, please take the time to understand what I’ve said.
If we just continue to misinterpret each other, maybe we shouldn’t converse at all.
cc
Apr 18, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Um, where did I say that was the “only” reason you see negative, because I don’t see that in my posts? I didn’t see that was the number one only reason?
Maybe you are not understanding my comments either and taking things a bit too seriously and defensively. I said it was a reason, because it is one of them that you have commented on- you want Betty to be with Gio so that means you don’t want her to be Henry.
It is simple.
You seem like a nice enough person so I don’t mind “conversing” with you in the future, but you are getting agitated too easily, over my silly posts.
wooster182
Apr 18, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Honestly, I don’t think I usually take things too seriously. We just always cause friction when we talk to each other. We always have. We misinterpret each other because we have different styles of speech. It’s just easier not to start.
Teri
Apr 19, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Tom,
I agree - America was her usual beautiful and perky self. I’m glad to have stayed up long enough to watch her on Kimmel. LOL @ her reminicing about balloon arches and BINGO (a serious sport). :-P Thanks for bringing the video here to watch.
Teri
I Love Betty. I Love Henry. Double the Love = Henry + Betty :-)
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