It's surprising Minnie Driver has been overlooked as a cast member for the hit show, so Ellen did her best to help showcase how wonderful she would be.
I feel like nobody in the audience noticed when she switched to an Australian accent at 1:20, haha. To their ears it was still the British one. So she's laughing but the audience is silent.
beadsandbraids I don't watch the show but I love how you said "too Victorian Era" lol considering the dresses are 1860 styled. Not sure why but I just found that part really funny.
I think that the point was to make them look easily recognisable as ladies of the past by using a style commonly associated with that general time period, not to be historically accurate. If we are talking from a historic standpoint, there is plenty to pick apart in non-clothing elements as well, so instead, let's just enjoy the show.
With the big movie coming out next Friday, I foresee either half the cast of Downton Abbey guest starring on the show or someone bringing up this moment
I went where they sometimes film downton abbey its quite interesting. I remember a photographer tried to take pictures but this security guard carried on covering the lens with his umbrella :D
"Yes yes ma no! Perchè io non ho il costume per il secondo atto, perchè non me l'hanno finito di cucire!!! And my hat is atrocious!!!!! Sigh sigh sob!!!!!!!!"
Minnie Driver would make a great Mabel Lane-Fox, Tony Gillingham's Ex-Girlfriend. I would love to see a scene where Mary meets Mabel. After initially regarding each other with coolness, they find something in common and become pals.
And I'm pretty sure you have to have been dropped on your head as a baby. Learn how casting works before you make assumptions dear, or else unpleasant people like me will call you out on it.
Minnie Driver is so down to earth. She's cool :) and she has a really nice voice!
I feel like nobody in the audience noticed when she switched to an Australian accent at 1:20, haha. To their ears it was still the British one. So she's laughing but the audience is silent.
I suspect it's because Minnie Driver is about as funny as passing a kidney stone.
+ksfiom Au contraire, she's an acting (especially accent vocalizing) genius.
Cate M. N
Let's take a moment to notice that Ellen is in a dress...
That's not the first time, she wears dresses all the time when she does these little acting things or for Halloween.
Check her caroling video with Britney Spears, that one sure is an awesome dress! XD
Look at her shoes. Still Ellen!
Yes, well, she looks good in one, she might want to consider wearing dresses more often (only if she wants to!!!).
Ikr she looks amazing
Oh wow I'd love to see Meryl Streep do this, I'd bet she wouldn't laugh but amaze the heck out of everybody
lol come on guys. This isn't the first time Ellen has worn a dress. She wore a dress on her Halloween show as Sophia Vergara. Remember that?
Ooooh, Ellen looks awesome
Minnie Driver
“Gone With The Wind” by Ellen
I can't stop laughing, especially at the "I can't believe its not buttersworth" part. xDDD
I love Minnie Driver. I love Ellen. I love to laugh.
Triple threat!
oh my god ellen never stops cracking me up
Ellen is wearing a dress ahaha ^_^
Clothes are too Victorian era. They wear the 20's chemise style, on Downton.
Except for the Dowager Countess.
beadsandbraids I don't watch the show but I love how you said "too Victorian Era" lol considering the dresses are 1860 styled. Not sure why but I just found that part really funny.
Agreed...Ellen & Minnie are both wearing "bustles"....so 1870s.
I think that the point was to make them look easily recognisable as ladies of the past by using a style commonly associated with that general time period, not to be historically accurate. If we are talking from a historic standpoint, there is plenty to pick apart in non-clothing elements as well, so instead, let's just enjoy the show.
an absolute hilarious scene !
Brilliant performance!
after this i hope she gets every part there is.
Omg I love them!!!!!!!!
Love that show!!
There's something about Minnie, love her!
Imagine if Downton Abbey was actually like this XD
I saw that actress in the movie 'GoodWillHunting'
And she did great job in film!
Minnie driver is amazing
With the big movie coming out next Friday, I foresee either half the cast of Downton Abbey guest starring on the show or someone bringing up this moment
Emmys for both !
talented and beautiful
If the dress was yellow it would've really been Jane from disney's Tarzan!
not really, those bustles are just very common for victorian fashion, Jane's dress looks hella different
Lisa Kneidl Aw I didn't mean exactly perfect, just reminiscent. ^^'
Hahaha this was hilarious
I went where they sometimes film downton abbey its quite interesting. I remember a photographer tried to take pictures but this security guard carried on covering the lens with his umbrella :D
Minnie is a real treasure- in whatever role...
I love her... both Minnie and Ellen!
Love Minnie Driver
Love love love Minnie
Wow Minnie Driver is beautiful here. Even better looking now than she was nearly 20 years prior in Good Will Hunting.
I miss her as Carlotta...
"Yes yes ma no! Perchè io non ho il costume per il secondo atto, perchè non me l'hanno finito di cucire!!! And my hat is atrocious!!!!! Sigh sigh sob!!!!!!!!"
Minnie Driver would make a great Mabel Lane-Fox, Tony Gillingham's Ex-Girlfriend. I would love to see a scene where Mary meets Mabel. After initially regarding each other with coolness, they find something in common and become pals.
adorable.
She's GOOOOOOODDD!!!!
The fashion is wrong for the current season of Downton Abbey, it's now the 1920's
this reminds me of the skits on the Carol Burnett show! Hilarious!
My Only is Ellen wearing a dress but it's a Victorian styled dress, and it's my favorite style of dresses from the Era. Oh this video makes me squeal!
I love downtown abbey
She turns back into Carlotta at 1:44 lol
I LOVE that Downton Abbey is NOT a comedy show... I hope this doesn't EVER happen. :P
Beautiful ellen
Ellen wore a dress!!??!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?
That girl was Ellen?!?!?!?!?!?!?
yes
It is just that Ellen does not often wear a dress
That was too funny!
I'm confused is there going to be a new season of Dowton Abbey? I love that show.
I think America is one season behind.
well minnie that was... SPEACTULARRRRRR DARLINK!!!
Ellen in a dress! :D Love ya Ellen! :D
OMG downton
0:57 I laughed so hard!
I love ellen
She did a really good job, lol.
I love Minnie! We have the same name :) Her name is actually Amelia :)
ELLENS WEARING A DRESS!!!
Ellen is soooo funny!!
VasilliI'm Beautiful ,
Marjorie Blanchonette what??
I think Ellen is ready to meet her cousin now
Ellen you need CTFxC on your show, there amazing people check out their CTFxC ftw
Minnie Driver's dress is pretty.
ellen, u so funny and fretty .😊😂😂
I'm mad that Ellen's dress has some Burberry plaid in it LMFAOOOOO!!!! #Icant
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter 's Worth Haha
That is so funny...
Of course, please... 😂😂 *SSSIT* ... !! 😅😅
Well, she was already in Princess Mononoke...
lol! she's good!
Wow Ellen didn't even try to change her accent
They are super picky on who they cast on the show. I'm pretty sure they have to be born in England.
Minnie Driver was born in England.
elizabeth mcgovern (Cora) was born in the U.S.
Well, yeah. Cora is American.
She talks about how different America and England are.
And I'm pretty sure you have to have been dropped on your head as a baby. Learn how casting works before you make assumptions dear, or else unpleasant people like me will call you out on it.
Perhaps Julian Fellowes should see this?
Nobody cares if you're first, second, third or whatever!
Haha it funny :)
That was a pretty good attempt at the Aussie accent. Sounded a little more Kiwi though.
Hilaroius :D
Minnie's accent sounds more New Zealander than Australian
it's funny how ellen has no ellegance :D
hahahahhaha ❤❤❤
More interesting then Downton
fresh prince flashback
Employed.
LOL
4th peace
lol! Even talkin about it is WICKED HAAAAAAAAHD
ellen channeling her inner 1900's feminist. bold colours and different accessories and patterns.i am sure though,she has slacks on underneath :)
NO MINNIE STOP! do not Attempt a Boston Accent! Ab-ah-t mission I repeat Ab-ah-t mission!
YOU'RE HIRED!
Ellen in a dress!!
Lol
“Carlotta must be taught to ACT, not her normal trick of strutting around the stage”
hahahaha
Yessss bitchh!!!!!!!!!!!!
America has downton abbey?
One of first comments! Woooo! I'm British woooo and the abey sucs hate the show!
Minnie drivers BEST role was Karen’s daughter in law !
lmao
Her accent ahahahahaha
tawa much =D =D =D
You comment does not make sense grammatically.
NOT FIRST
Duh~
# aribpm: God sees what your mouth is talking about. Better get ready not to be burn.