Jimmy Fallon Guests January 21, 2026
Guests
Natalie Portman, Charlie Heaton, and Your Old Droog & Madlib
The January 21, 2026 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon featured Natalie Portman, Charlie Heaton, and Your Old Droog & Madlib.
Episode clips
Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman recalls that her classmates expected her to win Jeopardy rather than an Oscar and reflects on how unusual her childhood path into acting was. She discusses school memories, early fame, and the contrast between academic expectations and her eventual film career.
Natalie Portman joins Jimmy Fallon for a Whisper Challenge in which they try to identify phrases while wearing headphones and listening to loud music. The playful competition produces comic misunderstandings and reactions from both participants.
Charlie Heaton
Charlie Heaton defends Stranger Things character Jonathan Byers and explains why he is “Team Steve” in the show’s ongoing fan debate. He also responds to the character’s sideways running style, discusses the series and its cast, and reflects on returning to the role.
Your Old Droog & Madlib
Your Old Droog and Madlib perform “Gumby” and “The Edge” in a medley on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Other episode clips
FAQ
- Who were the guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Jan 21, 2026?
- Natalie Portman, Charlie Heaton, and Your Old Droog & Madlib were the guests on this episode.
- When did this episode air?
- Jan 21, 2026.