Kelly Clarkson was surprised by Tom Brady’s acting in the new movie, “80 for Brady,” teasing the film’s cast that her making “From Justin to Kelly” proves that “we’re not all actors!”
“80 for Brady” follows four best friends – played by Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Sally Field – who seek to live life to the fullest as they embark on a crazy journey to see their hero. is, none other than Brady, playing in the 2017 Super Bowl.
The four veteran actresses joined the “American Idol” alum on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” Monday morning to discuss the movie and the decorated quarterback’s shockingly good acting skills.
“I thought he did very well as an actor,” Clarkson said. “I hate to be shocked, but I was. I made ‘From Just to Kelly’ — we’re not all actors!
Tomlin, who had a big scene with Brady—in which they shared a bed together, as reported by Clarkson—said she was also “happy and pleased” with Brady’s performance.
“That was so natural!” Tomlin said.
Brady told Diversity Her role in the film was “small”, only requiring her to film for two days. Nevertheless, he said he “learned a lot,” although playing himself was “challenging”.
“I have a role to play, I don’t have any programming for that,” Brady said. “Not a lot of experience other than the few commercials I’ve done.”
During their interview, Tomlin and Fonda also spoke about spooning each other during a sleepover scene in the film.
“There was no room for God,” Clarkson joked.
“I thought me and her character had known each other all our lives, we went to elementary school together, and we had sleepovers when we were little, and I always spoonfed her, so why not, Just because we’re in our 80s?” Fonda explained. “And he loved it.”
“And we were loaded anyway, all four of us,” Tomlin finished with a laugh.
’80 for Brady’ will premiere in theaters on February 3, 2023.
Watch the full segment in the video above.