Why Ben Stiller Thinks Ariana Grande Is 'So Good Comedically' and More | The Job Interview

Ben Stiller–star of films like “Zoolander,” “Night at the Museum” and “Dodgeball”– sits down for The Job Interview with WSJ. Magazine to discuss the biggest creative challenges directing “Severance,” working with Ariana Grande on “Focker In-Law” and a lost SNL skit with Dolly Parton. Ben also discusses working with Robert De Niro, his New York Knicks fandom, acting with his wife Christine Taylor and more. Chapters: 0:00 What it feels like to be Ben Stiller right now 0:36 On "Severance" 1:35 Advice to Adam Scott and challenges with “Severance” 2:13 Prepping to play the bad guy 2:59 Starring in a SZA music video 3:30 Directorial debut 4:00 On “There’s Something About Mary” 4:22 Working with Robert De Niro 4:46 Working with Ariana Grande on “Fockers in Law” 5:08 How “Zoolander” prepped you for photoshoots 5:25 How you knew your wife was the one 6:12 Comedic lessons from your parents 6:38 Memories from SNL 7:17 Knicks fandom 7:53 Legacy and advice to your younger self The Job Interview In The Job Interview, visionaries and innovators reflect on lessons learned that have helped them reach the heights of their careers. From SZA and Charli xcx to WNBA superstar Angel Reese and Apple CEO Tim Cook, iconic cultural figures open up to WSJ. #BenStiller #Actor #WSJ