Handsome Lizzy Caplan asks about first impressions
Dec 9, 2025
Lizzy Caplan dives into the art of first impressions, prompting tales of personal misjudgments from the hosts. Mae shares a starstruck encounter with Tom Cruise, revealing his warm demeanor at the Governor's Awards. The group recounts fun memories from the Zootopia premiere, including hilarious mishaps and the joy of meeting Disney legend Jodi Benson. Fortune reflects on her youthful pretension and a childhood panic meeting royalty, while Tig discusses how life experiences have reshaped her perspective on first interactions.
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The $500 Sunglasses Disaster
- Mae Martin described crushing a new $500 pair of Oliver Peoples sunglasses by accidentally sitting on them.
- She regretted not having "sunglass insurance" and joked about insuring body parts like Tina Turner insured her legs.
Meeting Tom Cruise Up Close
- Tig Notaro recounted elbowing through a crowd to show Tom Cruise a photo and offer herself as a "lesbian sibling" for his action films.
- He got introduced by Cruise's agent, Tom was warm, and took several pictures without rushing the moment.
Premiere Chaos And Missed Lines
- The hosts described attending the Zootopia sequel premiere where Mae and others had limited access and Tig missed her part due to a bathroom run.
- Mae and Tig reflected on the emotional impact of seeing children react authentically to the film.
