“New Girl” Cast Roasts Lamorne Morris at SAG Awards Reunion
At the recent SAG Awards, the beloved cast of “New Girl” took to the stage and reminded everyone just how much they love—yet hilariously roast—each other. Zooey Deschanel and Max Greenfield, who played the iconic duo Jess and Schmidt, welcomed the audience with playful banter about their former castmate Lamorne Morris, who snagged an Emmy for his role in “Fargo.” Chiming in on their reunion, Greenfield quipped, “It’s been challenging since … well, you know. The Emmy,” which caused quite a few chuckles among the audience, suggesting that Morris has leveled up since their days filming in the loft.
Deschanel tried to keep it light, asking if Greenfield had kept in touch with Morris, to which he responded humorously about the struggles of dealing with Morris’s newfound fame. “Oh, I thought you were going to say Men’s Fitness,” Deschanel added, referencing Morris’s impressive body transformation. It looks like everyone’s been shedding some light on their fitness journeys since the finale wrapped up back in 2018. Morris’s stellar performance in “Fargo” earned him a well-deserved Emmy win at the 76th Annual Emmy Awards, making waves and proving he’s not just drawing laughs anymore.
Deschanel and Greenfield reminisced about how special ensemble casts truly are. Greenfield cheekily suggested that new nominees should share their salaries—because who doesn’t love a little pay transparency alongside gratitude? Deschanel was quick to shut that idea down, reminding him they all get to be in this together and, “In what world, Zooey? That’s not…” Greenfield challenged before they smoothly transitioned into presenting the award for Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series to “Only Murders in the Building.”
Their playful digs at Morris touched hearts online too, with their “New Girl” family banding together to celebrate the achievements of their Emmy-winning friend. After his win, Morris received love from his co-stars, who took to social media to brag about their pride in him. Talk about a crew that sticks together! “Never a doubt in my mind,” wrote Hannah Simone, while Greenfield’s emoji-fueled congratulations showed that camaraderie is forever in style, no matter the awards redux.
For more nuggets from the SAG Awards, including a complete winners list, check out Entertainment Weekly’s recap!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety
