Kathy Griffin Shares Celebrity Stories: Hugh Jackman, Josh Groban, Lily Tomlin & More

Kathy's Tour and Fan Connection

• 🚀 Kathy Griffin is currently on her "New Face, New Tour" and encourages fans to buy tickets to support her career.
• 👏 She expresses gratitude for her audience, noting that their support, especially through her YouTube show and ticket purchases, has been crucial during her ups and downs.
• ✨ Griffin discusses her personal style, highlighting a cherished Catherine Malandrino top from the '90s and her collection of pink iridescent Doc Martens.

A Tribute to Lily Tomlin

• 💡 Kathy shares her admiration for Lily Tomlin, an idol and friend, noting their shared achievement as one of only four women to win a Grammy for Best Comedy Album.
• 🎭 Tomlin's career longevity and ability to embody characters like Edith Ann and Ernestine are celebrated, showcasing her unique talent in live performance.
• ✊ Griffin highlights Tomlin's role as a feminist icon, recalling an instance where Lily walked off a talk show due to sexism.
• 🏳️‍🌈 She also discusses Tomlin's navigation of homophobia in her early career and a poignant conversation with Sidney Poitier about being a closeted gay teenager.

"Explain Yourself": Celebrity Photo Backstories

• 📸 The segment features Kathy explaining the backstories behind photos with various celebrities, often involving her unconventional interactions.
• 🤝 She recounts a moment with Lance Bass where he applied her eyeliner, emphasizing their long-standing friendship and co-hosting experiences.
• 😂 Griffin shares a humorous anecdote about Josh Groban, praising his talent and down-to-earth personality, and a memorable, unexpected quote from him.
• 💪 Kathy describes how Hugh Jackman picked her up for a photo at a polo match, appreciating his willingness to play along and her own daring approach.
• 🎤 She details a backstage encounter with New Kids on the Block where she burst into their dressing room and famously lifted her shirt for a photo, showcasing her bold humor.

Unique Salon Parties

• 🏡 Kathy hosts distinctive "salon parties" with specific rules, including no phones at the table and only one person speaking at a time.
• 🌟 These gatherings have featured notable guests such as Sidney Poitier and Lily Tomlin, along with Tomlin's writer wife, Jane Wagner.
• 💬 A particularly moving moment involved a conversation between Poitier and Tomlin about the profound impact of seeing "A Raisin in the Sun" as a closeted gay teenager, connecting over shared experiences of marginalization.