In the latest episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live , actress Regina Hall delivered an explosive interview filled with laughter and unexpected moments that kept the audience glued to their seats. She appeared to promote two of the hottest movies this month: the dark action-comedy “One Battle After Another” directed by Paul Thomas Anderson — where she plays a fierce character in a story about former revolutionaries — and her very first voice-acting role as Barb, a glowing ghost pirate fish in “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.”
The conversation kicked off with Regina Hall leaving the entire studio in stitches as she recounted her “nightmare” in her own backyard. Previously, she had a serious raccoon infestation problem, but this time, they mysteriously vanished thanks to the appearance of… a venomous rattlesnake! Regina revealed that the gardeners spotted the snake lurking around, prompting her to call a real “snake wrangler” — yes, that’s an actual job — to handle it. The expert shared that the worst bite he’d ever suffered was from a raccoon, thrilling the crowd even more. In the end, the snake was relocated, the yard was treated with snake repellent, and the raccoons never dared return. Jimmy Kimmel humorously compared the story to the children’s book “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” turning it into a hilarious chain of absurd events.
Next, Regina Hall shared about her upcoming birthday on Friday. She prefers a low-key, introspective celebration, but her friends are the opposite. The highlight was the super funny “reverse trap” story: Her assistant tricked her into attending a surprise birthday party by pretending it was for the assistant herself (whose birthday is just three days earlier). Regina enthusiastically helped out, even driving herself there, only to discover all her friends were present and the party was actually for her! Result: The assistant’s birthday got completely “hijacked,” and she had to work even on her own day. Regina even looked straight into the camera telling her assistant to “go home,” but then laughed it off because she wanted her there. The audience erupted in applause at this adorably “tough” moment.
The most captivating part came when Regina Hall discussed the opening scene of “One Battle After Another” — which was genuinely filmed right at the Mexican border. She described the border wall with sharp sarcasm: “It wasn’t impressive at all,” even bending low to demonstrate how easy it would be to slip through. Regina didn’t hesitate to mock D.o.n.a.l.d T.r.u.m.p’s famous promise to build a massive wall and make Mexico pay for it, earning roaring applause and laughter from the studio. This turned into one of the “savage” highlights, transforming the interview into a subtle yet pointed “exposé” on political reality.
Additionally, Regina Hall excitedly talked about her role as Barb in the SpongeBob movie — a one-eyed ghost pirate fish (with the other eye functioning like a telescope), missing teeth, and utterly adorable. This marks her debut in animated voice acting, and Jimmy Kimmel joked that next time she should close one eye while recording for better immersion. Regina laughingly admitted it was a great idea.
Overall, Regina Hall’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live was a perfect blend of personal humor, bizarre everyday tales, and subtle social commentary. With two films making waves — “One Battle After Another” receiving rave reviews from critics and “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants” set to premiere on December 19 — Regina Hall is at the peak of her career. This interview was not only entertaining but also left a strong impression of her charm and straightforwardness.
