Amy Poehler and Oprah Winfrey are both legends in their respective fields. Although the two have never shared a particularly close friendship or personal bond, they have crossed paths professionally over the years. During one such professional encounter, the actress revealed that she once waited on Winfrey.
Amy Poehler reflects back on waitressing experience with Oprah Winfrey connection in WSJ interview
The actress recently sat down for a job interview with WSJ Magazine, where she discussed her career, walking away from her dream job, and some memorable moments from her life. During the conversation, Amy Poehler also looked back on her experience waiting tables at one of Oprah Winfrey’s shows.
Poehler said, “I waited on Oprah Winfrey in Chicago. I bet she doesn’t remember it, but I do,” she then said, “I should bring it up. When I get home, and we have dinner, I’ll let her know,” when host insisted.
During the same interview, the 55-year-old also opened up about her friendships with several famous faces, including Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, Aubrey Plaza, and others. She shared some insights into these friendships while reflecting on her personal and professional life.
For context, Amy Poehler and Oprah Winfrey have never acted or worked together on a movie or TV show. However, the two have crossed paths in other ways. Poehler appeared as a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2008 alongside her friend Tina Fey to promote their film Baby Mama. Additionally, the Mean Girls star has impersonated Oprah Winfrey several times in sketches on Saturday Night Live.
When it comes to the media mogul, she has also shown respect for Poehler, something fans have noticed on several occasions. For instance, when Amy appeared on Oprah’s show alongside Tina Fey, the 72-year-old was clearly impressed by their comedic timing and chemistry. During the interview, Oprah also praised their friendship and the fun they brought to the show.
