Jimmy Fallon Guests March 18, 2026

Episode clips

Kerry Washington

Interview

Kerry Washington Reflects on 14 Years Since Scandal, Talks Whoopi Goldberg One-Woman Show Revival

Kerry Washington previews the Apple TV psychological thriller Imperfect Women and explains how Elisabeth Moss discovered the source novel years before they produced the adaptation together. She also discusses reimagining Whoopi Goldberg’s landmark one-woman show with five performers for a Lincoln Center production this summer.

Game/Bit

Jinx Challenge with Kerry Washington | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Kerry Washington and Jimmy Fallon try to match answers while wearing tethered gloves in the Jinx Challenge, agreeing on roses, a cork and a golden retriever before diverging on zodiac signs and numbers. Washington also promotes her Apple TV series Imperfect Women.

#KerryWashington talks being honored after getting cast in #Scandal! #FallonTonight

Riz Ahmed

Interview

Riz Ahmed Was Praised by Tom Cruise After a Digger Screw Up, Petitions to Be the Next James Bond

Riz Ahmed discusses Bait, a Prime Video comedy about an out-of-work actor auditioning to become James Bond, and explains the title’s meanings across London slang, the internet and several languages. He also recalls Tom Cruise encouraging him after a mistake on Digger and makes a playful case for becoming Bond himself.

#RizAhmed gives his elevator pitch to be the next #JamesBond! #FallonTonight

Julia Cumming

Julia Cumming discusses her life and work, sharing personal stories with the host.

Interview

Julia Cumming: My Life | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Julia Cumming discusses her life and work, sharing personal stories with the host.

FAQ

Who were the guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Mar 18, 2026?

Kerry Washington, Riz Ahmed, Taylor Frankie Paul, and Julia Cumming were the guests on this episode.

When did this episode air?

Mar 18, 2026.