Jerrod Carmichael Gives Heartfelt Interview About How His Family Feels About Him Coming Out

Wilson Chapman editorOne month after the release of his critically-acclaimed comedy special “Rothanial,” comedian and actor Jerrod Carmichael is looking to continue his hot streak with the release of his feature directorial debut, “On the Count of Three.”Carmichael stars in the dark buddy comedy as Val, a clinically depressed slacker who botches a suicide attempt at the mulch plant he works at. After the event goes wrong, he and his childhood best friend Kevin (Christopher Abbott), who struggles with significant mental health issues of his own, make a suicide pact to kill each other by the end of the day.

How far would you go for a friend? “On the Count of Three” explores the supposed final day of two friends intent on ending their lives. The film marks a major milestone for its star Jerrod Carmichael; the comedian and actor helms the project from co-writers Ari Katcher and Ryan Welch.

Downton Abbey has been in production on-and-off for the better part of a decade, it can sometimes be difficult to divorce the show's characters from the real life actors who play them— especially where personal style is concerned.However, at the premiere of Downton Abbey: A New Era, the women of Downton had the chance to showcase their own taste—and they didn't miss.Laura Carmichael, who plays Lady Edith in the series, arrived at the premiere in London on April 25 in a pink Giambattista Valli mini that might be best described as a reverse mullet dress: Party in the front, business in the back. Stylist gave the actor a blowout, while makeup artist gave her a subtle glow. Carmichael's on-screen sister, , went in a more modest direction, arriving in a cape dress from Valentino featuring a shower of silver beading from shoulders to ankles.

The ladies of Downton Abbey – Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael and Elizabeth McGovern – gather up for a gorgeous group photo at the premiere of Downton Abbey: A New Era held at Cineworld Leicester Square on Monday (April 25) in London, England.

Hoda Kotb can't help but gush over what – or rather who – the Easter Bunny brought the Today Show star.MORE: Hoda Kotb leaves Today co-star lost for words with powerful speech about workThe morning show host took to Instagram to post an incredible series of pictures from her fabulous home, revealing just why this year's Easter was extra special. The photos featured not only her adorable daughters, Hope Catherine and Haley Joy, but also her mother, Sameha "Sammi" Kotb.The news anchor shared that Easter was extra special as they were also celebrating Sammi's birthday.WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager's impression of Hoda sends the Today Show star over the edge MORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about embarrassing moment that left her 'crushed'The four ladies, Sammi, Hoda, Hope and Haley, look as happy as can be, cuddling together on a couch smiling ear to ear.

Britney Spears is once again speaking out about her conservatorship.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticThe moment Jerrod Carmichael tells an audience that he’s gay for the first time in his life stretches into an impossibly long silence, until someone finally lets out a tentative “whoo!” from a corner of the room. As director Bo Burnham stays close on Carmichael’s face, the comedian doesn’t exactly smile, nor heave some obvious sigh of relief.

least.”So, in the final moments of his monologue, he turned to the camera and asked for help — from former president Barack Obama.“You got us all hopped up on hope and change,” he said. “And unfortunately I have some news for you Barack.

Jerrod Carmichael made his hosting debut on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend and used his monologue to address the elephant in the room — the Will Smith/Chris Rock Oscars slap, and the endless social dialog that has erupted from it.

Jerrod Carmichael is making his Saturday Night Live debut!

“Thank you. Thank you very, very much. I’m not going to talk about it,” actor-comedian Jerrod Carmichael said up top, in his first opening monologue as host of SNL. “I want to be clear up top: I’ve talked about it enough, kept talking about it, kept thinking about it. I don’t want to talk about it, and you can’t make me talk about it.”

Jerrod Carmichael made his hosting debut on this weekend and used his monologue to address the elephant in the room — the Will Smith/Chris Rock Oscars slap, and the endless social dialog that has erupted from it.And, to show just how endless the debate and controversy has been, he doesn't, not once, need to say Smith or Rock's name.«I'm not going to talk about it. I want to be clear up top. I talked about it enough. Kept talking about it.

, the 34-year-old comedian makes the personal declaration after telling a story about realizing his father had been cheating on his mother for years. He later looks out at the audience and says, «After that was out in the open, I was left alone feeling like a liar, because I had a secret. One that I kept from my father, my mother, my family, my friends, and you.

In his 2019 HBO special, Home Videos, comedian Jerrod Carmichael asks his mother if she has ever done cocaine or had a same sex relationship. When she says no, Carmichael says bluntly, “I’ve hooked up with dudes before.”

Home Videos,” he had a frank conversation with his mother, Cynthia, about her husband’s affair. Carmichael asked, if she had ever been attracted to women.When she said she had not, Carmichael revealed, “I’ve hooked up with dudes before.” She replied, “Well, OK, that’s your option.