Leslie Jordan Had No Idea He Went Viral

Leslie Jordan shares Instagram's role in his flourishment during the coronavirus pandemic and tells the story of how he moved from Tennessee to Los Angeles in 1982 with $1,200 sewn into his underpants.


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[pieterjongbloed]

I designed his costumes for Sordid Wedding and dressed him during the shoot of the movie, and I can assure you this is what he is like 24/7. It was a never ending comedy routine what was called “life of Leslie”. He had us in stitches all day long. He was an absolute doll, the production crew and the whole cast of the movie were so much fun to work with.

[shedskin]

A few years ago I ran into him in Mexico. He was swishing down the sidewalk with 2 paper bags full of groceries, one in each arm. As I passed I noticed it was him. I kinda freaked out and said “Mr. Jordan!” He twirled around and said “Hi?!” I didn’t know what to say, so I asked if he would take a picture with me. With the kindest smile and without hesitation he put the groceries on the floor and posed for a selfie with me. That year I was in a soul-searching trip after being laid off, dumped in a relationship, and losing my mother all within the previous few months. Meeting Leslie Jordan made me smile for the first time that day. A year later he was in town doing his one-man show. So I printed the picture, put on my one pair of Dolce flower pants in his honor and headed to the show. He was equally kind and charming chatting with everyone after the show. He noticed me in the crowd because of my pants and joked he wanted them but probably wouldn’t fit. With the same lack of hesitation he signed the picture and added that I now have priority because evidently I was an old friend. My life has turned back around since. The autographed picture is prominently displayed in a flower frame in my living room. I think some people are angels on this planet who, with their mere presence and in the darkest of times, just light up the world around them and make everyone happy. Thank you Leslie Jordan!

[selmayreyna]

He is reaching Betty White status. What a sweet, funny, charismatic man.

[christenford]

"You've gone viral!" "No friend I'm in Tennessee with my mama, I'm fine" ☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️

[WendyDahling]

His southern drawl and his fantastic story telling makes him so precious.

[owlintherain]

What a treasure. The sounds of the crew laughing in the background were a great bonus.

[kayladawn]

"I don't think it took" 🤣🤣🤣😭😭🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[NewMessage]

This man makes me smile. Every time. Every single time.

[khaxjc]

There aren't many people I think of as charming but this man is charming.

[haninhk]

I'm glad that young people now know about Leslie. He is always been funny for years.

[ecilana]

Caught myself smiling the whole time he was talking. He is so endearing!

[commonsense]

I mean who on earth couldn’t love this man?😆💜💜💫🌼

[skunkrat]

Omg if there is a more apt description of a cute old man, I don’t know who it would be. Such a kind hearted soul. One of those people you can tell the goodness from the inside shines out

[ycart]

I'm glad he went viral, I had no idea who he was and he's so precious, I love him

[carschmn]

“Give me a good pandemic and I seem to flourish.”

[jzthompson]

I have loved this man since the first time I saw him. Years of funny and charm.

[watervillegangmember]

I love how much Leslie Jordan made Seth's crew laugh.

[dakah]

Mr. Jordan is such a wonderful story teller, totally love his instagram.

[CGPOPPOOP]

He's just so likeable. It almost doesn't even matter what he's talking about. You just find yourself smiling along. lol

[nicoleloggins]

Chattanooga, TN is so happy that he came from here. What a light you have been in such dark times these past 4 years. 🧡✌🏼