Harrison Ford "couldn't be Harrison Ford" when he joined SAG so he made a slight change to his name - learn his "middle name" and more at jenelleriley.substack.com/p/harrison-f...

It really is a miracle that HACKS was SO good for its entire run - it constantly subverted my expectations and every season they had a moment where my jaw dropped and another where I burst into tears. Sometimes they were the same moment. I'm so sad to see it go but what a legacy.

This pup used to be a Target spokesdog. Now she’s living her best life on the lake.

This pup used to be a Target spokesdog. Now she’s living her best life on the lake.

For this week's SAG-AFTRA Foundation convo with STRANGER THINGS 5, I wore the same dress from my first Q&A in 2017. When David Harbour tried to say he can’t fight like he used to, I pointed out, “You’re an Avenger!” To which he responded, “Yeah, the fattest Avenger!”

What a wild ride the last 10 years have been with the STRANGER THINGS crew. Coming soon to #sagaftrafoundation

At last week's @hulu LILITH FAIR: BUILDING A MYSTERY Q&A I was admiring EP Cassidy Hartmann's necklace when she told me it was a gift from Sarah McLachlan in collaboration with Pyrrha- and today I received one of my own!! pyrrha.com

My God the cast of THE BOROUGHS - over 300 years of acting experience on this stage (not including me) Alfred Molina's first time #1 on the call sheet. Geena Davis and Bill Pullman working together for the 3rd time. Alfre Woodard, Denis O'Hare and Clarke Peters being legends... on Netflix 5/21

For me, it's the complete lack of reaction from the audience. Neither concern nor laughter, just a "huh."

LifeHack opens today and I'm surprised I haven't heard more about it - the audience I saw it with was literally gasping and cheering.

Nick Offerman says the hardest part about working with Michelle Pfeiffer in MARGO'S GOT MONEY TROUBLES is realizing "Jesus Christ, that's Michelle Pfeiffer! Shit, it's my line..." Full @sagaftrafound conversation at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-CH...

Actually I would pay that to have the theater to myself....

Just love Nick Offerman talking about being "dipshits" with Michael Shannon back in their Chicago theater days. www.instagram.com/p/DYOJOUSythr/

Important news incoming. jenelleriley.substack.com/p/luke-evans...

Haven't seen Prada 2 yet, but this is a convo I've had with a few friends about the meh reviews. Me: Is it that the premise is less funny in an era where we’re more aware of abusive bosses? Are we not as ready to laugh at a toxic work environment. Friends: No. It’s just bad.

Michael Emerson once told me he won his guest star Emmy for THE PRACTICE on Sept. 8, 2001 and was probably the last person allowed to fly with it on his lap.

When I was asked to do this Q&A with THE PAPER I knew just what to wear... #SAGAFTRAFoundation

Moderated a fascinating Q&A for SELENA Y LOS DINOS with her sister Suzette and director Isabel Castro at the Grammy Museum, which also has some of her outfits on display. This place is so cool!!

Good news…I saw a dog today. This is Loki.

I just dropped my lunch and said in the saddest little voice “My sandwich…” to no one.

Not to brag but I can name all 7 of Snoopy's siblings... Top that!

Barry Keoghan's grandmother isn't impressed by him playing Ringo Starr. Full @sagaftraFOUND conversation at youtube.com/watch?v=8TGL...

My friend put a camera on his birdfeeder. Can anyone help him identify this new species of bird?

This was a lovely and unexpected thing to come across. You often feel like you're shouting into the wind or only hear feedback when it's bad and this kind stranger took the time to say some nice things I hadn't even seen... substack.com/home/post/p-...

Lame claim to "fame" - in 2012 I broke the news about Christopher Nolan not using a cell phone or email which I had no idea would be A Thing. But I had forgotten about his reaction when I tried to explain talk-to-text and Siri. "What's the point of that?" www.backstage.com/magazine/art...

Throwback to last year when I got drunk and meant to order 8 Cadbury Crème Eggs, but accidentally ordered 8 dozen.

Looking forward to the inevitable supercut of Ryan Gosling in PROJECT HAIL MARY shouting “I’m not an astronaut” with all the times he’s been to space.

Oh hey I finally have a reel after like 20 years. Please keep me in mind for your Q&As, events, and Bar Mitzvahs. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYw-...

I had to leave a St. Patrick’s party early the other day and my friends were teasing me about not really being Irish. I pointed out that I was on my way to a PEAKY BLINDERS Q&A with Barry Keoghan and I just out-Irished them all.

Gorgeous cakes at the WB party (sorry I had trouble getting SINNERS and WEAPONS close up.)

Lousy Smarch weather.

WTF is going to happen Sunday? Some ideas...

People say there’s been a lot of mudslinging this awards season but I don’t see it…

In the history of bad ideas, I reveal where I *thought* MARTY SUPREME was headed. jenelleriley.substack.com/p/marty-supr...

I was supposed to write about this crazy Actors Awards race but my dog died so enjoy this goofy tribute to him instead. From the streets to satin sheets, the theater stage, red carpets, and charming celebs, Wilbur lived a full life. jenelleriley.substack.com/p/goodbye-wi...

I wrote about growing up Asian in a small town and what it meant to see Michelle Yeoh on the big screen. open.substack.com/pub/jeneller...

The response to the interview I posted with Robert Duvall the other day is phenomenal and beautiful. So here's his *second* favorite story of being recognized in Texas. I highly recommend checking out the whole @sagaftrafound convo at: youtube.com/watch?v=xhuk...

Robert Duvall called this anecdote about being recognized in Texas "my favorite story of my whole career." Full @sagaftraFOUND career conversation at youtube.com/watch?v=xhuk...

A true legend. Tom Hagen. Mac Sledge. Robert E. Lee. The Apostle E.F. Gus McCrae. Lt. Kilgore. Max Mercy. THX. And especially Bull "The Great Santini" Meecham. Any one of these roles would have made him one the greats. But he was an icon. www.nbcnews.com/now/video/ac...

Began my Sunday with a Q&A with Erin Doherty. A few hours later, she won a Spirit Award. I took a nap.

Celebrities really are just like us! I wrote about everything we learned from Benicio Del Toro's SAG-AFTRA Foundation Career Conversation (he's up for playing Dracula!) and how the selfie and dance came together in ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER. jenelleriley.substack.com/p/even-benic...

Benicio Del Toro talks about his real motivation behind that ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER SELFIE. Full @sagaftraFOUND Career Conversation at youtube.com/watch?v=vRrZ...

My last piece for Variety was about one of my favorite things ever - The Oatmeal's "My Dog: The Paradox" is now a wonderful short film having it's world premiere tomorrow. Thank you Matthew Inman and Rambo for this love letter to our best friends. variety.com/2026/film/ne...

Club 33 has a Valentines theme! And I inadvertently dressed perfectly!

The James Van Der Beek SNL sketch DOG SHOW lives in my head rent-free: www.instagram.com/reels/DEO3_3...

This was amazing: Kathryn Hahn, Ted Danson, and Martin Short talking at @sagaftraFOUND. Love Martin teasing Kathryn about being rich. "I am SO LOADED." www.youtube.com/watch?v=muim...

I know he’s got a foot on me but I think I could take David Alan Grier.

Apparently Benicio Del Toro and I will play feuding divorce lawyers in a new drama coming to CBS this fall.

At last night's Q&A, Benicio Del Toro said he suggested the "selfie" moment in ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER primarily because he wanted a photo with Leonardo DiCaprio.

My friend Donnelle—who’s not in the business—reminded me about this lively Catherine O’Hars story. TBH, I had forgotten this happened. Not because it wasn't significant but because Catherine was always generous and kind and appreciative of everyone, every time.