Talk about a transformation!
PEOPLE has an exclusive sneak peek atKelly Ripa’s imitation ofJessica Chastain’s performance as evangelist Tammy Faye Bakker, fromThe Eyes of Tammy Faye, in a teaser forLive with Kelly and Ryan’s annual montage of Oscar-nominated films, set to air the day after the 94thAcademy Awards.
The clip, above, begins with Ripa, 51, dressed head-to-toe in silver sequins while lip-synching to Chastain’s rendition of Faye’s song “Jesus Keeps Takin' Me Higher and Higher.”
The scene then switches to a close-up of Ripa in heavy makeup and wiping her mouth with a cloth.
When asked if she wants “a little remover” for her lip liner, Ripa declines.
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“Oh no, that’s it! I mean, they’re permanently lined!” she exclaims. “And my eyes are permanently lined. My eyebrows are permanently on. So, there’s not a whole lot you can do!”
Ripa concludes with, “This is who I am!” before the scene switches back to her singing Faye’s hit song.
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“Do we have ademitasse? I have my spoon,” Ripa said in a thick accent in the clip. “Grazie,amore.”
Additionally, Ripa whipped out Gaga’s iconic line from another scene, “Father, son and House of Gucci,“which the actress improvisedfor the film.
Ripa’sLiveco-hostRyan Seacrestrecentlydebuted his own transformationinto Spider-Man in honor ofNo Way Homefor the talk show’s upcoming Oscar tribute. PEOPLE got an exclusive first look at Seacrest, 47, donning the iconic red and blue costume last month.
Ripa and Seacrest will hostAfter Oscar Showedition ofLive with Ryan and Kellyon Monday, March 28.
source: people.com
