Katy Perry, Maya Rudolph, Susan Lucci, Amy Poehler and Hannah Einbinder.Photo: NBC/instagram
At the taping of NBC’s two-hourCarol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Lovespecial in celebration of the comedic icon’s 90th birthday last month,Katy Perrywas filmed taking an epic selfie with Maya Rudolph,Amy Poehler,Jane Lynch,Susan LucciandHannah Einbinder.
In a clip posted to both NBC and Burnett’s Instagram accounts, the “Teenage Dream” performer can be seen holding her arm out as far as possible to capture each actress in the photo, which hasn’t been shared to social media — yet!
Perry, 38, was also photographed with Rudolph on the event’s red carpet, as well as another funny lady —Allison Janney!
For Burnett’s PEOPLE cover story earlier this month, Poehler spoke about herrelationship with the comedian’s work. “Growing up, I lovedThe Carol Burnett Show,” said theParks and Recreationstar, 51, at the time.
Katy Perry and Allison Janney.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
“Carol was a benevolent captain. The ensemble always had a delightful sense of play, and most importantly, I saw a deeply talented and funny woman at the helm,” continued Poehler. “I love Carol in everything she does: the great, grounded acting inThe Four Seasons, the deep camp ofAnnie’s Miss Hannigan. Carol can do no wrong.”
In an interview withThe Hollywood Reporteron theCarol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Lovered carpet, Lynch spoke about working with Burnett on the 2009 filmPost Gradas well asGlee.
“I was firmly in love, she’s exactly the person that you hope she would be,” Lynch, 62, told the outlet, before detailing lessons she’s learned from Burnett: “The heart stays open, and the generosity stays active and you’re happy that way. Then you’re not on the dark side of stuff, she just doesn’t even go there.”
Carol Burnett and Katy Perry.Casey Durkin/NBC via Getty
Speaking to PEOPLE for her recent cover story, Burnett spoke about the milestone of turning 90. “I can’t wrap my head around it,” she said at the time. “I still feel like I’m about 11, but I’m amazed. It sure went fast. But I’m glad because I’ve got all my parts — got my hips, I got my knees and I’ve got my brain, so I’m happy about that.”
Elsewhere in the interview, she spoke about wanting her legacy to be that “I made people laugh, made them feel good when they might have been down.”
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Lovewill feature guest stars including Poehler, DeGeneres,Cher,Julie AndrewsandSteve Carellas well as performances from Perry, Lynch,Bernadette Peters,Billy PorterandKristin Chenoweth.
source: people.com
