Chris Tucker on His Iconic Friday Character and Rush Hour's 25th Anniversary

Chris Tucker talks about using ideas Harry Belafonte gave him for his stand-up tour Chris Tucker: The Legend, his characters in the films House Party 3 and Friday and working with Jackie Chan in Rush Hour.


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[AntJonez]

I got to complete a lifetime dream this past Saturday and see Chris Tucker in person and it was amazing. One of the best days of my life.

[b-meaker]

This man right here still to this day does the best Michael Jackson dancing impression I've ever seen

[angelfromda]

Money talks will always be my favorite movie with Chris. Such a legend

[kingace]

Chris Tucker is a legend and a cultural icon.

[its-all-happening]

Chris and Jackie friendship is so hilarious! The two are a match from heaven.

[observantmonkey]

Rush Hour does not age, its such a good movie

[villehytonen]

Still waiting for the fourth Rush Hour movie. I don't know how many times I have watched the series. Please make it happen, Chris!

[dblanco]

Chris was also great in the movie Dead Presidents. Awesome and raw movie!

[Subwofr]

Chris Tucker can call himself a legend and I 1000% agree that he is.

[jimspace]

As a kid I watched all Rush Hours over 30 times. Chris is a spectacular performer.

[johnshopkins]

Just saw the fifth element...chris was the extra that made it work well. He is a legend 🤟

[Blunt.Force.Trauma]

no one ever mentions money talks that he did with charlie sheen, very underrated film and funny.

[SodoMojo]

Love Chris Tucker, his energy is the definition of fun...hope to see more from him.

[jatilq]

Craig Jones: We ain't got no sugar.
Smokey: No sugar? Damn. Y'all ain't never got two things that match. Either y'all got Kool-aid, no sugar. Peanut butter, no jelly. Ham, no burger. Daaamn.

[BasesLoadedLacquer]

rush hour came out 25 years ago? good lawwwd i'm old! lol

[stefanielacy]

Money Talks is my favorite Chris Tucker movie

“Your my 1st -My Last-MyEverything-😂😂😂😂

[JayzoTheNextKobeBryant.]

The Legendary Childhood GOAT Chris Tucker One of The Greatest Comedian of All Time

[JonnyDIY]

😂 dont forget 5th Element. Chris Tucker, always been a riot in my book 💕👏👍

[redcomet]

“You’re Asian! Stop embarrassing yourself!” 😂

[MyCentsYall]

I didnt know who chris tucker was until watching the movie the 5th element. OMG he is a really funny person. Laughed so hard I almost wet myself.