Jimmy Fallon Guests May 1, 2026

Episode clips

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron discusses Apex, including the snake-filled Australian production and the many handlers required on set. She also talks about family life, action roles, and playing What’s Behind Me? with Jimmy Fallon.

Interview

Charlize Theron Ran Away Screaming from a Wild Snake While Filming Apex | The Tonight Show

Charlize Theron discusses Apex and the many snake handlers required while filming in Australia, where she encountered snakes around the production. She also talks about her children’s reactions to her work and the demands of making the action thriller.

Game/Bit

What’s Behind Me? with Charlize Theron | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Charlize Theron plays “What’s Behind Me?” with Jimmy Fallon while discussing her new movie Apex, which streams Friday on Netflix.

What’s Behind Me? w/ #CharlizeTheron! #FallonTonight

#CharlizeTheron’s daughter is her toughest critic 🤣 #FallonTonight

Donnie Wahlberg

Interview

Donnie Wahlberg Wants to See Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and His Brother Mark on Boston Blue (Extended)

Donnie Wahlberg discusses starring in and executive producing Boston Blue, which airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+. He also talks about New Kids on the Block and wanting to see Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Mark Wahlberg together on the show.

The only appropriate walk-out song for #DonnieWahlberg 🔥 #NewKidsOnTheBlock #FallonTonight

Morgan Neville

Interview

Lorne Michaels Kept Vanishing During the Filming of His Documentary, Says Morgan Neville (Extended)

Morgan Neville discusses Lorne, his documentary about Lorne Michaels, and the challenge of filming an inscrutable subject who kept disappearing during production. He reflects on following Michaels around the building and turning that access into a portrait of his creative process.

Ashley McBryde

Musical Performance

Ashley McBryde: What If We Don’t | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Ashley McBryde performs “What If We Don’t?” from her upcoming album Wild on The Tonight Show.

Other episode clips

Monologue

Trump Makes "Naughty or Nice" List to Punish NATO Allies, Members of Congress Resign Amid Misconduct

Jimmy Fallon jokes about Donald Trump’s “naughty or nice” list for NATO allies, congressional reactions, and the latest political controversies.

FAQ

Who were the guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on May 1, 2026?

Charlize Theron, Donnie Wahlberg, Morgan Neville, and Ashley McBryde were the guests on this episode. The episode originally aired on Apr 22, 2026.

When did this episode air?

This was a rerun broadcast on May 1, 2026. The episode originally aired on Apr 22, 2026.