Like so man of us right now, the gay, comic actor Leslie Jordan, 64, is social distancing himself from others. Normally based in Los Angeles, heâs returned to his home town of Chattanooga, Tennessee, to self-isolate himself with his elderly mother.
To help pass the time, heâs been posting humorous videos to his Instagram each day â revealing everything from how his mom is embroidering tea towels to pass the time, to experiences in the 70s taking drugs with friends.
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Heâs also shared behind-the-scenes gossip from his lengthy career, such as a posting this week on appearing on Boston Legal with Betty White.
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âIâm going to kill you or youâre going to kill me,â White speculated after learning theyâd both been booked to appear in five episodes of the show. Her character duly did kill Jordanâs with a skillet and then put his body in a freezer, which entailed Jordan having little icicles stuck to his face and laying down amidst bags of fake frozen food labeled âFreezer Queenâ.
Then there are his unique exercise regimes with a back scratcher, which brings up memories of his dad reacting to him pretending to be a majorette as a child.
Jordan was born in Memphis before his family relocated to Chattanooga. He has previously spoken about having a hard time growing up as a Southern Baptist.
He says his first break in Hollywood was appearing on a commercial for The Selective Service.
Since that time he has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies and is probably best known for his appearances on Will & Grace and American Horror Story.
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Amid the comic recollections and observations is also the odd heartfelt moment, such as a reminder to everyone to show kindness at all times.
Itâs likely we can expect plenty more videos from Jordan over the coming days. Yesterday, (March 30), Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued a statewide stay-at-home order taking effect from today through to April 14.
white-queer-african
just what I needed today. We in day 5 of a total shutdown. Our 8 year old son is climbing the walls. He wants to go to school or why can’t he go the beach if it is not a school day. Dad 2 is at work at the hospital. I am at home because my office is closed. The wasp clip really touched me.
Be Kind. Be Kind.
Thank you Leslie for brightening up a dull day in South Africa.
Stay safe. Stay healthy. We will get thru this.
Be Kind.
ScottOnEarth
I’ve run into Leslie Jordan a number of times in WeHo and he is always so sweet and kind. Aside from being brilliant on “Will & Grace,” I LOVE him the the “Sordid Lives” movies as Brother Boy. He’s is so adorable and talented.
Goforit
I loved the whole “Sordid Lives” series. It should have gone on for years. Leslie’s character as a man committed to a mental hospital, by his family because he wants to live his life as Tammy Wynette is hysterical.
theafricanwiththemouth
I. Love. LESLIEEEEEEEE!!
PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
Silly, nonsensical, and somewhat unhinged….
Just what we need in these dark times. đ
Mattster
I’ve missed him on Will and Grace, why hasn’t he been on? His scenes with Karen Walker (“Well well well… if it isn’t Karen Walker! I THOUGHT I smelled gin and regret”) were the best.
lather
Absolutely love Leslie Jordan and these posts. Thanks.
Kangol2
Thanks for these posts. Leslie Jordan is definitely a day-brightener.
roblebald77
LOVE YOU LESLIE!!!! Please continue to take care of yourself. XO
gregj777
I loved him in the Doritos commercial years ago.
barkomatic
These are great! This should be a web series!
jayceecook
Leslie Jordan is a national treasure. Having somebody with that much light in world is going to cast a dark shadow upon the earth when it’s gone. He has provided a lifetime of laughs. I remember those Boston Legal episodes and they were hysterical. Both he and Betty White are such comedic geniuses.