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Leanne Morgan: A Joke About Shooting A Movie

Dec 3, 2025
Stand-up comedian Leanne Morgan, known for her family-centered humor and Netflix special 'Unspeakable Things', shares her hilarious experiences filming a movie with Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell. She quips about Reese's small stature and how it made her feel like a big sister. Leanne humorously recounts her anxiety about filming, unexpected weight gain from craft services, and the excitement of racing for empanadas during breaks. Her comedic take on Hollywood's tiny actors adds to the laughter!
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Tiny Co-Star, Big Surprise

  • Leanne Morgan recounts filming a wedding movie with Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, describing Reese as tiny and likening her to a doll.
  • She shares on-set details like abundant catering, long waits between scenes, and gaining retained fluid over two months.
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Movie Set Life Is Like Summer Camp

  • Leanne describes shooting the film in Atlanta for two months and compares the experience to summer camp.
  • She explains long downtime on set, frequent food calls from crafty, and running for empanadas whenever called.
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Fear Of Weight Loss Backfires

  • Leanne admits she feared stress would cause weight loss and illness, but instead she ate craft services and retained fluid.
  • By the end of filming wardrobe had to add a hole to her wedge strap due to swelling.
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