Tiffany Haddish pulled up to The Jason Lee Show unfiltered and unapologetic. The comedian and actress sat down for a raw conversation covering everything from sobriety to her dreams of a Sports Illustrated cover. But the segment that set the internet on fire came at the very end: a game of “Smash or Pass.”
Jason Lee presented Haddish with a list of celebrities, and she did not hold back. The options included 50 Cent, Michael B. Jordan, Trevor Noah, Drake, Bad Bunny, Benzino, Leonardo DiCaprio, Burna Boy, Diplo, Blueface, Chris Hemsworth, Jacob Elordi, Pedro Pascal, and Christian Louboutin. Her answers were quick, honest, and exactly what fans have come to expect from the Emmy-winning star.
The Tiffany Haddish Smash or Pass game quickly became the most talked-about moment of the episode. When Burna Boy’s name came up, Haddish did not hesitate with her response. The same went for Drake and Michael B. Jordan, both of whom received enthusiastic reactions. Other names, however, were passed on without a second thought.
Haddish has never been one to filter herself, and this interview was no exception. She laughed, cringed, and occasionally paused to reconsider before delivering her final verdict on each name Jason Lee threw at her.
The episode, which aired recently, also covered deeper territory. Haddish opened up about her decision to marry herself in Africa, explaining that the longest relationship anyone will ever have is the one with themselves. She reflected on her previous marriage and why it did not work out. She also discussed being “California sober”, still comfortable with marijuana while leaving alcohol behind.
Lee and Haddish also teased their ongoing joke about having a child together, a bit that has followed the two friends for years. She confirmed that she has read the script for Girls Trip 2 and laughed out loud four times. Production is expected to begin in the fall in Africa.
Haddish has done countless interviews, but her chemistry with Jason Lee creates a unique dynamic. The two share the experience of growing up in foster care, which fuels their shared passion for empowering youth. That foundation allows them to go from cracking jokes to having real, seated conversations about healing, discipline, and growth.
The Smash or Pass segment was classic Haddish: bold, hilarious, and entirely herself. Whether she was smashing on a global Afrobeats star or passing on someone else, she made one thing clear, she knows what she wants and is not afraid to say it out loud.
