Zooey Deschanel and Max Greenfield Roast Lamorne Morris at SAG Awards
It’s a reunion for the ages at the 2025 SAG Awards, and Zooey Deschanel and Max Greenfield didn’t hold back when it came to teasing their former co-star, Lamorne Morris. The dynamic duo, fresh off the success of their FOX sitcom “New Girl,” presented the award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series and couldn’t resist taking playful jabs at their award-winning friend.
As they reminisced about their “New Girl” days—it’s hard to believe it’s been eight years since they wrapped the beloved series in 2018—Greenfield could hardly contain his amusement when he remarked on Morris’s impressive resume, particularly highlighting his recent Emmy win for *Fargo*. “It’s been challenging since, well, you know, the Emmy,” Greenfield quipped, showcasing that classic Hollywood camaraderie, albeit with a hint of jealousy.
Deschanel chimed in cheekily, mentioning Morris’s feature in *Men’s Fitness*, making it clear that his star is shining brighter than ever, and perhaps a little too bright for Greenfield’s liking! That playful banter is just a testament to the good old days, and it shows how the trio remains close, even as Morris is off snagging awards and showing up on magazine covers.
Morris’s recent feats don’t stop there; he’s made waves in the industry with his role in the film “Saturday Night,” simultaneously raising the stakes for any potential “New Girl” reunion. According to reports, his co-stars joked that he’s become “unreachable” after his Emmy win, with Jake Johnson quipping about an “Emmy clause” keeping Morris from reuniting with the cast. But Morris was quick to fire back in jest, adding, “You know what I’m saying? Now, it’s time to pay the piper.” It appears that fame and accolades might have given Morris enough leverage to negotiate his terms—probably with a few more zeros added to his contract, of course!
Overall, it’s heartwarming yet hilarious to see how these stars have maintained their ties, trading friendly jabs as they climb the ladder of success in Hollywood. Deschanel and Greenfield clearly haven’t let Morris’s fame get in the way of their teasing, and it’s just another reason why fans are still rooting for their chemistry on and off-screen. Catch the highlights from this eventful night on Netflix now!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, Variety, E! Online, The Hollywood Reporter
