Did comedy legend Garrett Morris just become the internet’s unexpected meme king? Because honey, that’s exactly what happened when Taraji P. Henson decided to share a hilariously unflattering snapshot of him at her Broadway debut, and girl, we are LIVING for the chaos!
Listen, the SNL and Jamie Foxx Show icon showed up to support his girl Taraji during her fabulous Broadway debut in August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” looking sharp and ready to celebrate. But what Taraji captured in that iconic photo? Let’s just say his eyes were doing THINGS. And we mean ALL the things. The picture instantly went viral with everyone comparing it to the iconic anaconda meme, and honestly? The internet couldn’t handle the comedy gold.
But here’s where it gets good, darling. Instead of getting mad about becoming an accidental internet sensation, Garrett Morris—because he’s an absolute legend—responded with grace and humor. The comedy icon didn’t just laugh it off; he used the moment to remind everyone about something actually important. While acknowledging the viral moment and showing love right back to Taraji for her incredible Broadway moment, Morris pivoted the conversation to what REALLY matters: getting out and voting!
That’s right! This comedy veteran turned a potentially embarrassing situation into a PSA about civic responsibility. Talk about class! The man pulled up to support a colleague’s dreams, became an accidental meme, and still managed to advocate for democracy. We literally cannot deal with how iconic that is.
Taraji’s Broadway debut in this August Wilson adaptation alongside Cedric “The Entertainer” has been absolutely stellar, and having legendary comedians like Garrett Morris show up to support her? That’s what we call real Hollywood love. The theater community is thriving, the Broadway lights are shining bright, and apparently, the gift of viral moments is just part of the Broadway blessing package now.
Social media has been absolutely split on the whole situation—some fans are still laughing at the anaconda comparison, while others are praising Morris for being such a good sport about it all. But everyone’s agreeing on one thing: this is peak comedy and peak culture all rolled into one messy, beautiful moment.
What do you think? A) Garrett Morris deserves an award for handling the viral moment with such grace and using it for good B) Taraji should’ve protected her legend and kept that photo private