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Cameron in the middle, where she at?!? Sandwiched between two comedic geniuses, we find the lovely Cameron Diaz who shares laughs and jokes with her Bad Teacher co-stars. Check out the entire interview here. Hosted by RJ Williams.

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middle, middle, middle, middle, middle, middle, middle, middle, middle, middle, middle, middle, middle. That's the remix of Cameron in the middle. Where are you at? Where is she at? In the middle. Cameron in the middle. Where are you at? In the middle. Where are you at? In the middle. Where is she at? In the middle. Cameron in the middle. Where are you at? In the middle. Oh, you're here in the Young Hollywood Studio, you heard it. We got Cameron in the middle. Beautiful Cameron Diaz, you've been here before hanging out with us.

Cameron Diaz

Yes, I have.

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Jason Segel, you've been here before.

Jason Segel

I have.

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Hanging out with us. Yeah. We got a newbie here. Mr. Timberlake. Oh. Popping that Young Hollywood cherry, baby. I like that. Is that too much? Did I just

Justin Timberlake

It's like your first day at school though, you know.

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Did I did I come in too hot?

Justin Timberlake

No, no, no. It's just hot enough.

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It's just hot enough. Okay. This right there. So you're in the middle. How does it feel to be in the middle, Cameron? Yeah. Check it out.

Cameron Diaz

I'm always in the middle. Did you not hear those? Um, I love being in the middle. Are you kidding? I love just being sandwiched between genius genius. You know? It's kind of nice.

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Wow. Between genius. Wow. Have you been called a genius before?

Jason Segel

Yeah. Many times.

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Ah. You're used to it, right?

Jason Segel

I just I just said that to you a minute ago.

Justin Timberlake

You did.

Jason Segel

And like, hey, genius. Yeah. It's Jason. Yeah. And it just It always comes out that way. I'm realizing now it wasn't a compliment, was it? It was like when kids go, they're like, hey, genius. It's like, hey, four eyes. You're You're basically saying like, hey, four eyes.

Justin Timberlake

There was no sarcasm whatsoever.

Jason Segel

See, even that's sarcastic. It's Jason.

Justin Timberlake

There was no sarcasm whatsoever.

Jason Segel

Take a joke. That's pretty serious.

Justin Timberlake

I believe him.

Jason Segel

Yeah. Don't.

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So when you were in school, what were the worst names people said on you? You were like 12 years old and you were like a giant. Six-foot-five. I want to hear these names.

Jason Segel

Well, it's It's just one terrible memory that replays every time I have a moment of insecurity. I mean, when I was like, uh, 12, I went through puberty, you know, where your hormones change inside of your body. And, uh, I became 6'4" and every other kid was regular, like normal human height, and they would stand around me in a circle and they would jump on my back one by one, and they would chant, ride the oaf, ride the oaf.

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That's pretty bad.

Jason Segel

Doesn't hurt.

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No?

Jason Segel

No. No.

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And what's yours? Let's see here, Cameron. What was yours? Can you top that?

Cameron Diaz

I was Skeletor. Oh. Skinny Bone Jones. Oh. Yeah. Which is kind of cool.

Justin Timberlake

I would kill to be called Skinny Bone Jones.

Cameron Diaz

Skinny Bone Jones.

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What was the worst thing one of these guys called you on set? Really? I'm sure there were some bad ones. I want to hear it.

Cameron Diaz

Jason was always really nice to me. Uh-oh. But this one on the other hand.

Justin Timberlake

Justin was always

Cameron Diaz

Justin was always there.

RJ Williams

Look at. There's a Jason Segel. We're doing something else. Wow. You like that? Jason's a regular. We keep having him come through. Everyone from these two brilliant comedians, um, Lucy, Phillis, John, I mean, everybody just came in guns hot with the comedy, and the writing was so good and every each character, I kind of like to describe as their own island. And And you put them in this school, and they're kind of all existing in the same space and it works. And it's It's It's because of everyone's genius. There's that word again. And everybody's actually like fun to be around. We had a lot of fun making the movie. This is it. Then I'll like, grab a bite sometime. You're still a gym teacher?

Jason Segel

I am, yeah.

RJ Williams

You wouldn't know. Okay, cool. Well, awesome. This one great. All right. Now Now let's talk. You had a viral video that got a ton of views on YouTube. And then Rebecca Black comes out with Friday, blew that away. It's like 150 million views. What about some Paco? Can we maybe get some viral video that could be the worst song ever?

Justin Timberlake

I wasn't aware that there was a competition. You might win for the worst song ever.

RJ Williams

There's always a competition, Justin. There's always a competition.

Justin Timberlake

I see that. I see that. But is it hard to try and make the worst song ever or is it easier?

RJ Williams

It might actually be harder.

Justin Timberlake

I've been doing it for years. So,

RJ Williams

No, actually, that's the truth that actually takes more talent to be able to make write a bad song when you are such a good songwriter to like come to be to tap into a place that, you know, uh, that isn't of genius, word again, that, um, but used in a different realm of tone.

Justin Timberlake

Thanks, CD. I like it. Thanks, man.

RJ Williams

All right, so we got a a quick pop quiz for you guys.

Justin Timberlake

because I was just answering a question, that's cool. Never mind, I'm teasing.

RJ Williams

Oh, yeah, learn some manners. Yeah, don't. Hey, listen. Don't Don't interrupt Cameron. She will come at you like a wildebeest. Did you want to finish what you were saying?

Cameron Diaz

No, no. She's good now. She's good now.

Justin Timberlake

I got I got this. Justin, can you take care of this, please? I got I got this. Thanks. Do not interrupt Cameron like that, dude. You don't come at you like a wilde Like a rhinoceros with a boner.

RJ Williams

Yeah, don't

Justin Timberlake

Hippopotamus.

RJ Williams

Hippopotamus.

Justin Timberlake

Hippopotamus. Look at that thing. Like a hippopotamus with a boner.

RJ Williams

Still with a boner though, right? Hippopotamus. All right, quick pop quiz. You ready? The answer multiple choice. Whoever's ever got it, raise your arm, and I'll pick on you. Ready? First one. Name that teacher. Who played the teacher in Mr. Holland's Opus? Was it Richard Pryor? Richard Dreyfuss? Justin. One. I have to pick on you before you get it, but you got one. All right, we're good. Name that teacher number two. Which actress has not portrayed a teacher in a film? Was it Michelle Pfeiffer? Hilary Swank? Or Rachel McAdams? Cameron.

Cameron Diaz

Rachel McAdams.

RJ Williams

good. One to one. All right. When Ferris Bueller was busy skipping class, what monotone teacher was taking role? Was it Ed Rooney? Ben Stein? Or Eugene Levy? Justin.

Justin Timberlake

It's Ben Stein, sir.

RJ Williams

Ben Stein.

Jason Segel

My arm was up first. This next one's gonna be the winner. Just got discriminated against.

Justin Timberlake

How about you make it not multiple choice? How about you raise the stakes? No multiple choice. You just ask the question.

RJ Williams

Asking the question. Let's see who gets this. What was the name of the character who played the hot teacher in Billy Madison? Oh.

Justin Timberlake

Yeah, we We can get this. I feel like we should I feel like we got to like put our put our noodles together. Cause they ain't gonna have it.

Jason Segel

I'll put our noodles together. I don't know if that's gonna good. That's gonna good the answer.

RJ Williams

Justin.

Justin Timberlake

Veronica Vaughn.

RJ Williams

Yes! Wow. You didn't need the multiple choice.

Justin Timberlake

Veronica. I thank you for beating the shit out of me. That's right. That's right. Veronica Vaughn. He's got the bad apple. So hot. Want to touch the hiney.

RJ Williams

He has a photographic memory. But he gets no apple. He gets a very good prize. You ready?

Justin Timberlake

Yeah, I'm ready.

RJ Williams

A $37 gift certificate. How dope is that? Don't spend it all at once though. That's a lot of money. Take us there. Triple date. Oh. Put it in. Put it in. And in. Young Hollywood Studio. How was the experience, Justin? Was it painless?

Justin Timberlake

Not only was it painless, it was pancake-rific. Bad teacher, make sure you all check it.

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Cameron in the middle. Where she at? In the middle.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Cameron Diaz

    Lead guest, discussing her role in Bad Teacher

  • Jason Segel

    Co-star of Bad Teacher and interview guest

  • Justin Timberlake

    Co-star of Bad Teacher and interview guest

  • RJ Williams

    Host of the interview

  • Lucy Punch

    Mentioned as a brilliant comedian from Bad Teacher

  • Phyllis Smith

    Mentioned as a brilliant comedian from Bad Teacher

  • John Michael Higgins

    Mentioned as a brilliant comedian from Bad Teacher

  • Rebecca Black

    Mentioned in the context of viral videos with 'Friday'

  • Richard Pryor

    Answer choice in the pop quiz

  • Richard Dreyfuss

    Correct answer to a pop quiz question, played in Mr. Holland's Opus

  • Michelle Pfeiffer

    Answer choice in the pop quiz

  • Hilary Swank

    Answer choice in the pop quiz

FAQ

Who are the main cast members in the Young Hollywood interview?+
The main cast members interviewed are Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel, and Justin Timberlake.
What movie are Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel, and Justin Timberlake promoting?+
They are promoting their film "Bad Teacher".
Who hosted the Young Hollywood interview with the cast of Bad Teacher?+
The interview was hosted by RJ Williams.
What was Jason Segel's childhood nickname from bullies?+
Jason Segel's childhood bullies chanted "ride the oaf" and called him an "oaf" because of his height.
What was Cameron Diaz's childhood nickname?+
Cameron Diaz's childhood nicknames were "Skeletor" and "Skinny Bone Jones."
Which actor played the teacher in Mr. Holland's Opus?+
Richard Dreyfuss played the teacher in Mr. Holland's Opus.
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