Ed O'Neill Has the Worst Celebrity Recognition Skills Ever

The "Modern Family" patriarch told Ellen an unbelievable story that proves he is the worst at recognizing celebrities in the wild. Plus, he talks about a possible 10th and final season of the Emmy-winning sitcom.

[marthal]

I'm so mad, that audience did not react well enough to that Michael Jackson story!! That was gold! Ed is gold!!

[QUADclanZA]

The reason i love modern family is because they dont have the fake laughing added in the show :)

[estelleboo]

Can everyone no matter how famous just introduce themselves?

[rabbit]

i love that MJ called him "Mr O'Neill". it's the little things like that that remind me how sweet and respectful MJ was.

[porknbeans]

Ed is so chill...you'd think he wasn't talking to millions of Ellen viewers...he talks like he's hanging-out in someone's living-room.

[whateverbro]

He once scored 4 touchdowns in game. Living legend. Hall of famer.

[gisellemccabe]

Casually talks to Britney Spears, Micheal Jackson, and Taylor Swift without knowing who they are

[nikkiesweet]

Ed: So I talked to Michael Jackson and didn't know it til after.


Ellen: Oh, that's sad.

[georgedroy]

Don't let this distract you from the fact that in 1966, Al Bundy scored four touchdowns in a single game while playing for the Polk High School Panthers in the 1966 city championship game versus Andrew Johnson High School, including the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds against his old nemesis, "Spare Tire" Dixon.

[canysheawishop]

His stories are great. He should write a book.

[Orlando]

I'm sure Ed woulda recognized Taylor Swift if she had scored four touchdowns at the Polk high championship game. 🤣

[jimjimmyjames]

How do none of these people introduce themselves to him by name? Hello, Manners!

[Who-qnfl]

I am glad ed makes these celebrities feel like a normal person . Keep up the good work my man

[morgan.bullock]

Imagine rushing Michael Jackson off the phone 😂 I wouldn’t be able to live with myself after that lol

[Thulgore]

I have this EXACT same issue. Seeing co-workers outside of work, I end up doing mental gymnastics trying to figure out who they are. I know I know them but they aren't where they usually are so it screws with me completely.

[rutujajadhav]

You should play ‘guess the person’ type of game with Ed😂😂😂.... it would be so funny

[jujutatalamino]

Maybe thats why Britney loves him... he doesnt give a damn

[johnnydobbs]

Ed O'Neill you spoke to Michael Jackson and treated him like a normal guy😄

[DeeDiamond]

He is starting to look like the old man.from UP.

[pickles]

My jaw DROPPED when the picture showed taylor and he didnt know who it was 😂