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He's not just a late-night host — he's a master of disguise! Join us as we count down the most hilarious and spot-on celebrity parodies ever performed by Jimmy Fallon! From rock legends to comedy icons, Fallon's uncanny ability to transform into anyone never gets old. Which impression do you think is his best? Let us know in the comments!
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00:02I'm going to do some celebrity impressions.
00:04This is a celebrity walk-a-thon.
00:07Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks
00:09for the most entertaining celebrity parodies by Jimmy Fallon.
00:13Well, that's done and dusted, isn't it?
00:16By the way, you look great.
00:18No, no, we look great.
00:21Number 10, Billy Joe Armstrong.
00:24Another show is gone, cause last is over too.
00:27If you've ever had a rebellious phase where all you listened to was Green Day,
00:32you probably know the band's frontman's mannerisms like the back of your hand.
00:37From the defiant punk energy coursing through his veins to the messy hair,
00:41the sharp head nods, and the wide-legged stance,
00:43Billy Joe Armstrong has a presence like no other.
00:52Jimmy Fallon ticked all of those boxes when he impersonated the singer
00:56during his lost tribute at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards.
01:00Additionally, by copying one of Billy's most iconic looks,
01:04the black shirt with the red tie,
01:06Fallon made the impression instantly recognizable.
01:19It's always entertaining to watch Jimmy Fallon and Jack Black together.
01:23In a 2015 episode of The Tonight Show,
01:26the stars teamed up to recreate the music video of More Than Words by Xtreme.
01:30The result was unironically a great cover of the original song.
01:39Black played Gary Cherone, contributing solid vocals,
01:43while Fallon was on the acoustic guitar as Nuno Betancourt.
01:46The latter delivered some impressive harmonies, too.
01:49More than words is all you have to do.
01:56As for the physical impression, Jimmy kept things subtle.
01:59Purse lips, intense focus, and emotional delivery.
02:03With the luscious wig he was wearing,
02:05he had to put in a bit of haerography, too.
02:08Needless to say, fans loved it.
02:10Cause I don't really know
02:18Number 8. Jim Morrison
02:21The Doors frontman has an inimitable essence that cannot possibly be copied.
02:26However, his striking uniqueness makes him a perfect subject for impressionists.
02:31Jimmy Fallon parodied the legendary singer on Late Night, but with a twist.
02:36His Jim was singing the Reading Rainbow theme song.
02:39Butterfly in the sky
02:43I can go twice as high
02:46Fallon immerses himself in his character from the get-go,
02:49evoking the star's mystical magnetism.
02:52Not only does he get the look right,
02:54with the leather jacket and the wavy hairpiece,
02:56but he also nails the Lizard King's baritone and trance-like movements.
03:01Good night air
03:02Good night noises everywhere
03:09His parody is reminiscent of The Doors performing Light My Fire on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1967,
03:15which means Jimmy doesn't end his act without an unpredictable scream or two.
03:20It's about time he brought this impression back.
03:34Number 7. Neil Young
03:36Jimmy's impression of The Heart of Gold singer is one of his most accurate.
03:40However, in true Fallon style, he doesn't just do a simple parody.
03:45Instead, he makes his version of Neil Young sing the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme song.
03:50I'll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel-Air
03:55The idea came from one of his writers, and he brought it to life on Late Night, earning big laughs.
04:01He mimics Neil's high tenor voice with perfection,
04:04And in that voice, even Will Smith's sitcom-suited lyrics sound deep and emotional.
04:09If anything I could say, this cab was rare
04:12And I thought, nah, forget it
04:16Keep in mind, Jimmy also plays the harmonica and the guitar in the act.
04:21The man's got both talent and dedication.
04:23To sit on my throne as the prince
04:26The prince of Bel-Air
04:31Number 6. Bob Dylan
04:41Jimmy Fallon's impression of the Nobel Prize winning artist has long been a fan favorite.
04:47In 2018, he reached for it to make a political statement.
04:50In a show following the Super Bowl, he walked on stage in full Bob Dylan gear,
04:55Equipped with a guitar and a harmonica again.
04:58Come gather round people wherever you're on
05:02And admit that our country don't feel like a home
05:06His voice was reedy, yet full of conviction as he sang
05:10The times they are a-changin', just like the original singer.
05:13However, it was Jimmy's lyrics that truly won hearts,
05:17As his rendition addressed issues like
05:19Hashtag Me Too and Colin Kaepernick Taking the Knee.
05:22This parody was true to the spirit of Dylan's anthem,
05:26Earning the Saturday Night Live alum both respect and laughter.
05:29For you have the power, but we have the vote
05:33The times they are a-changin'
05:38Number 5. Robin Williams
05:39Jimmy Fallon brought his impression of the Mrs. Doubtfire star to SNL in the year 2000.
05:45Robin Williams has set a Jeopardy record by buzzing in 2,000 times and never answering a question.
05:52Yes, thank you. Yes, Jeopardy. Yes.
05:54I hear you, my boy. You are healed.
05:56We have found Tom Selleck's mustache. Yes.
05:58Suddenly we go over here and look at the scoreboard. What do you have here?
06:00Oh, Vanna White. Can we turn the letters? She's making a vowel movement. Yes.
06:03The costume department had given him the perfect Robin Williams getup for a celebrity Jeopardy sketch,
06:08And he breathed life into his character with ease.
06:11From the warmth in Robin's voice to his characteristic rapid-fire delivery and unstoppable energy,
06:18Fallon flawlessly channeled the icon.
06:20Mr. Williams.
06:21Oh, it's a beautiful thing, yes. Right now there's a guy at home going,
06:23What the hell is going on there?
06:25Thank you. Thank you.
06:27Tragically, the world lost to the Oscar-winning Good Will Hunting actor in 2014.
06:32Following his untimely passing, Jimmy paid tribute to the beloved legend on The Tonight Show,
06:37trying hard to hold back tears.
06:39As he waxed lyrical about Williams, he couldn't help but slip into an impression of him,
06:45which the audience applauded with somber awe.
06:47There's a kid going,
06:48That's not the way! Yes.
06:49Then he's like,
06:49Martha Graham, Martha Graham, and ball and chain, and kick, and ball, and you're like,
06:51Yes, thank you.
06:57And you'd watch him, and you'd watch him, and you would cry laughing, and you would think,
07:03I'm never going to see anyone like this human ever.
07:064. Mick Jagger
07:08A spot-on impression is always fun, but it gets even more entertaining when it's done in front of the
07:14real person.
07:15Come on, Mick, come on, you can do this, right?
07:19That's not the point.
07:20I mean, I've done this, that's the problem, I've done it.
07:23When Mick Jagger hosted SNL in 2001, he appeared in a sketch where Jimmy Fallon played his mirror image.
07:30Dressed exactly alike, the two brought the house down with their comic timing and chemistry.
07:35Jimmy's exaggerated English accent, squinting eyes, and overly expressive mouth all added up to a
07:42fantastic impression. Even the rock star himself cracked up a few times.
07:47What you got there?
07:48T, Y, what, Sam?
07:49Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
07:50There you go.
07:52Oh, right, hey, you know, I've got a great idea.
07:54Yeah, go on.
07:54Hey, why don't you go out and do the rooster?
07:56I don't know if I'm not sick.
07:57Do the rooster, don't know if I'm not sick.
07:59That's great.
08:00Do you like it?
08:03That's good, man.
08:04Yeah, yeah, that's good.
08:05Fallon later revealed on The Tonight Show that SNL creator Lorne Michaels didn't initially love the
08:11idea of the skit, but Jagger was instantly sold on it. Years later, it continues to be one of the
08:17funniest acts we've seen on the comedy show.
08:20Pointing, pointing, pointing, pointing at you!
08:283. Barry Gibb
08:40When it comes to Jimmy's musical impressions, this one is unbeatable. His Barry Gibb is so
08:46popular that he has played the Bee Gees member multiple times on SNL as part of the Barry Gibb
08:51talk show sketch series. The Stayin' Alive singer even appeared on one of these skits and gave his
08:57impersonator his stamp of approval. Though Fallon admitted that his hot-headed
09:10over-the-top SNL impression is not based on Gibb's real personality, it is still amusing to watch.
09:16The Emmy winner nails the British singer's unmistakable accent and world-renowned falsetto.
09:22As a bonus, Jimmy is joined by Justin Timberlake in these sketches,
09:25who does a hilariously convincing Robin Gibb. We can never get tired of these two together.
09:32I wasn't born on the Isle of Boy, I was born on the Isle of Man.
09:36Isle of Man, yes I am, and I will have to kick your ass. I'm Barry Anthony Gibb!
09:442. Jerry Seinfeld
09:46The award-winning artist has been parodied by his fellow comedians for years. Jim Carrey, Gilbert Gottfried,
09:52and even Kevin Hart have their own versions of the Seinfeld creator. However, it was Jimmy Fallon
09:58who got to bring his impression of the star to SNL, and even mimicked him to his face for a
10:03sketch.
10:03We're gonna dress you up in a vest! We're gonna dress you up in a vest! We're gonna dress you
10:08up in a vest!
10:12You're funny. So are you. So are you.
10:15The first time he imitated the sign language author was in 1998 for a skit called Tarmac Talk.
10:21The second time was when Jerry was hosting in 1999 and joined Jimmy for Weekend Update.
10:26Have you seen these drawstring pants? Where am I going in these things? A clam bake? Slumber party?
10:33Should I volunteer at a hospital? Jerry, what are you talking about? I love the Gap!
10:39It's like going into your closet, except there's a guy in there. Hey, buddy, pocket T? Really?
10:45Thanks, Gap! What, you refolded? This place is great!
10:48The latter was an instant hit, even though Fallon kept breaking into a grin. He pulled off
10:53Seinfeld's signature cadence and commendably mirrored his mannerisms. Watching them play
10:58off each other was a true delight. But he makes a good point. I like what this guy has to
11:03say.
11:05I know, you're me! I know you're not, I'm you! I know, I'm kidding! I know you're kidding!
11:10I know you're kidding about me, kidding, I'm kidding! Wanna go see a movie? Yeah! Let's go!
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11:32Number 1. Adam Sandler
11:43Jimmy Fallon owes the start of his comedy career in a way to the Happy Gilmore star. One of the
11:49first
11:49impressions he ever did publicly was that of Adam Sandler. It was for a contest where he also
11:55impersonated Jerry Seinfeld and John Travolta, winning first place. He later parodied both
12:01Jerry and Adam during his SNL audition, but it was his take on the uncut Gems actor that got a
12:07laugh
12:07out of Lorne Michaels. He ended up on the show soon after, and his career took off. Fallon has since
12:26blessed fans with his Sandler impression on several occasions, delivering the perfect mix of awkward
12:31rambling and frenzied screaming, all while perfectly imitating his husky voice. It gets us every time.
12:38Well, there's three levels. First, you do this level where you're like,
12:42you know, my mother, you know, she lives in an apartment building and he goes,
12:48yeah, he goes, and then the second level is the,
12:53he goes, that's right. And the third one is like, shut up!
12:56Which Jimmy Fallon impression is your favorite? Tell us in the comments!
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