Marlon Wayans joins Shannon Sharpe at Club Shay Shay for an honest conversation about life, comedy, and family. Marlon, the youngest of the Wayans siblings, reflects on growing up as the “butt” of his family’s jokes. He shares how his childhood was shaped by his mom’s hands-on approach and his father’s strict religious beliefs as a Jehovah’s Witness. He talks about how his mom foresaw New York real estate’s value skyrocketing and recounts wearing hand-me-downs from his brothers—a habit he’s kept up even today.
Marlon dives deep into his upbringing, recalling how different his family was from others in the neighborhood because they had both a mother and a father. He recounts having legendary entertainers like Eddie Murphy and Robert Townsend visit his home, and how he was writing sketches from a young age. Marlon also discusses the tension with his father over attending a performance arts high school and eventually leaving Howard University because of his experience with professors treating him differently due to In Living Color.
He opens up about his career in comedy, from his early auditions for his brother’s movie Mo’ Money to the creation of The Wayans Bros TV show with his brother Shawn. Marlon reflects on his family being labeled with nepotism despite their immense talent and discusses the challenges they faced with networks, including their decision to leave In Living Color when NBC attempted to blackball his brother, Keenen Ivory Wayans. He gives credit to Keenen’s talent-spotting abilities, noting how Keenen discovered major stars like Tommy Davidson, Jim Carrey, and Jennifer Lopez, and he reminisces about the legendary four-year run of In Living Color, which even led to the invention of the Super Bowl halftime show.
Marlon shares stories about his experiences in Hollywood, like working with Eddie Murphy on Norbit, his close friendship with Tupac Shakur during the filming of Above the Rim, and how the tragic deaths of Tupac and Biggie impacted him. He discusses the origins of The Wayans Bros show and remembers some of their best guests, including Bernie Mac, whom they helped elevate to stardom.
He gets into the complexities of Hollywood, discussing his family’s challenges with the Weinstein brothers and how they were cheated out of a fair deal for the Scary Movie franchise. He reflects on the impact of being a visionary Black entertainer and the importance of coming together to create rather than tear each other down.
Marlon talks about some of the iconic moments in his career, such as the making of White Chicks, which he describes as the hardest movie he’s ever done. He responds to claims from Mo’Nique that White Chicks stole her baby powder joke, and addresses criticism about Black actors wearing dresses in Hollywood. He also shares his unique approach to comedy, stating that he doesn’t write his jokes but performs spontaneously, “like Jay-Z in the booth.”
In a more personal segment, Marlon opens up about his relationship with his daughter and the difficulties of accepting her transition. He discusses his desire to have another child in his 50s, his reluctance to get married, and how he plans to be a different father this time around.
Tune in to this episode of Club Shay Shay for a raw and insightful conversation with Marlon Wayans, filled with laughter, love, and some unexpected revelations.
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Marlon Wayans | EP. 137
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Right
Comedy shouldn’t be restricted
wow the power of a strong mom and dad at home!!! lets bring that back
Great interview
Great interview!!
hahah true life it was funny listening to your sibling get a hiding lol its even funnier now when you kan laugh with your parents about it
an then make jokes off it
nz life not any different from this brother
Vlad was correct. This interview isn't worth $40,000, it's worth five times that much!!!!!
First time watching, love the wayan”s family. Love to the first family off comedy
Id just like to acknowledge my people who grew up in the 90s with not so great parents. The ones who escaped into the music and comedy of the 90s that brought us together despite our home life, race, tax bracket, iq, athleticism, or whatever. The 90s kids were the last generation allowed the freedom to overcome and rebel against oppression.
I’m only 20 minutes in and Vlad did not deserve this interview. We would’ve been robbed of this gem. Would love to see the is break 10 million.
When he did Eddie laughing i cried i am on the floor 🤣🤣
I absolutely love the entire Wayans family. Thank God for their parents and Keenan &Damon afterwards. Marlon said a mouth full….he said one for all and all for one. I love the fact that this family is glue!
He taught me sm with this interview
This cartoon shoe trend is wild😂
This was AMAZING!!! Awesome interview 🙏🏾 I absolutely ADORE Marlon 💙
The stories about taking his mama out on a date and when she would look out of the window to watch them play brought me to literal tears and you can actually feel his pain when talking about her.
I guessed Marlon missed the part in the Bible where it says "God made them male and female".
4 million+ views. Vlad should have just paid the 40k.
Marlon got me crying talking about his parents. Honor thy mother and father regardless of the journey 😢
This session was definitely about me to the T…
He is so hilarious! After this, I understand why God has blessed him so. He honored his parents. God, please continue to bless him.
Man I’m Mexican, but I can relate so much.
😂😂😂😂😂
Really hope this reach 10m views 😭😭
Marlon will always be my husband in my head. A beautiful gentleman. Loved this interview.
Knowing that he could have died on the plane with both wings on fire.. is crazy. So much potential could have been lost
So Vlad talk yo shhh now Millions of Views in days . You were saying oh yea NOTHING HAHA
Ayyeyyeee welcome to the COUCH MARLON YESSSSSS❤😊
You looking good Marlon ❤💯
So , twenty minutes after this interview you may get shot!. 🦗🦗🦗😂
Marlon does the best impressions of Keenen and Damon! I've always loved Marlon Wayans movies and The Wayans Brothers show with Shawn! This family made my sad days turn to happiness! Shout out to Kim Wayans for her awesome work on In Living Color as well
✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
He needs to play Will smith in a Biopic!
Always been a big fan 👏🏼
Grew up on the wayans bros definitely most talented family in comedy they special and will forever be watched for decades and ages🫡💯👏👏salute to great smiles and memories
My favorite part is him talking about his parents❤️
One of the dopest interviews ever with Shannon
Marlon isn't the youngest member of the Wayans family he's the youngest Wayans Brother
Vlad should have paid that 30k he dumb
I’m here to push Vlad over the edge 🤣. But I stayed cuz his family testimony is powerful.
Great interview!! 🔥