Niecy Nash-Betts joins The Fumble to share exclusive stories about her career, her family, and her latest projects. In this interview, she reveals what it was really like working with Travis Kelce on the set of Grotesquerie , describing him as a nice, gregarious person who is also one of the greediest eaters she’s ever met.
Niecy also takes us behind the scenes of her iconic Emmy win , explaining the power of her self-thanking speech and the exact process of what happens the moment you walk off stage with the trophy, from the press room to the engraving station. Plus, she discusses her new comedy series Big Age , her history with Reno 911 , and why she believes success in your dating life depends on your ability to be the energy you want to see in a partner.

Interview Highlights:

00:00 – Meeting Travis Kelce: Personality vs Appetite

01:18 – Athletic roots: Cheerleading and being a Lakers fan

02:50 – Physically demanding roles: The corsets and stunts of Claws

03:50 – Playing un-snatched roles in Dahmer and Grotesquerie

05:41 – The Emmy Experience: Why she thanked herself and how trophies get engraved

08:15 – New Series Big Age: Working with Cedric the Entertainer and Jenifer Lewis

09:50 – The perks of voice acting: Working in pajamas and improv

12:37 – Legacy and Giving: Why Niecy shares her blessings with others

14:39 – Relationship Wisdom: Dating for priority over preference

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