The Truth About Jimmy Fallon Is Getting Too Hard To Ignore
Nicki Swift
14 min, 27 sec
An in-depth look into Jimmy Fallon's life from his family background, aspirations, career beginnings, to his current status and controversies.
Summary
- Jimmy Fallon grew up in a Catholic household with a mother who briefly served as a nun.
- He once considered becoming a priest but shifted to entertainment, predicting in 8th grade he'd replace David Letterman.
- Fallon's obsession with SNL led to a successful audition, despite an initial failure, and he became known for breaking character on the show.
- He pursued a comedy career in LA, landing a part on 'Spin City' and eventually SNL after a second audition.
- Fallon faced allegations of creating a toxic workplace, responding privately but not publicly, leading to staff dissatisfaction.
Chapter 1
Jimmy Fallon's early life was marked by a brief moment when his mother was a nun and his own flirtation with priesthood.
- Fallon was raised in a Catholic household with his mother having been a nun for a brief period.
- He entertained the idea of becoming a priest himself, but the thought did not last beyond the 8th grade.
Chapter 2
Fallon developed a deep interest in entertainment, particularly SNL, and began performing comedy in his teen years.
- Fallon's passion for entertainment grew, leading him to impersonate celebrities and win a comedy contest in his teen years.
- After a failed SNL audition, he moved to LA, started in stand-up, and landed a small role on 'Spin City'.
Chapter 3
Jimmy Fallon joined SNL after a successful audition and became known for breaking character, which wasn't always appreciated.
- Fallon's impression of Adam Sandler made Lorne Michaels laugh during his audition, securing his spot on SNL.
- Despite SNL's policy against breaking character, Fallon was notorious for his giggles, which had mixed reception among cast members.
Chapter 4
Fallon had a brief modeling career and missed a chance to date Nicole Kidman due to a misunderstanding.
- He modeled for Calvin Klein in 2002, and the ads resurfaced on The Tonight Show years later.
- Kidman revealed on The Tonight Show that Fallon missed an opportunity to date her because he didn't realize her romantic interest.
Chapter 5
Fallon's musical talents are often showcased off-camera, and he continued a unique NBC late night tradition involving a pickle.
- Fallon has been known to spontaneously sing and play music in non-televised settings.
- He participated in NBC's late night pickle tradition, passing it on to Seth Meyers after his tenure on Late Night.
Chapter 6
Fallon picked up hobbies like pickling, took on various acting roles, and provided memorable TV moments including a medical procedure on air.
- Fallon enjoys making pickles and received advice from Martha Stewart on the hobby.
- He had a small role in 'Band of Brothers' and faced a challenge driving a vintage Jeep, leading to an improvised solution.
- Fallon had a mole removed on 'The Dr. Oz Show', showcasing his humor and nervousness.
Chapter 7
Ben and Jerry's created ice cream flavors in honor of Fallon, and he credits 'Fever Pitch' for deepening his relationship with his wife.
- Fallon has two Ben and Jerry's flavors named after him: 'The Tonight Dough' and the discontinued 'Late Night Snack'.
- He met his future wife, Nancy Juvonen, on the set of 'Fever Pitch' and married in 2007.
Chapter 8
Fallon faced accusations of creating a toxic workplace, leading to a private apology but no public acknowledgement.
- A Rolling Stone expose featured allegations of Fallon's unpredictable temper and toxic workplace behind the scenes.
- Fallon privately apologized to his team but did not offer a public response, which left some former employees feeling disappointed.