Riff Raff: Gabrielle Union and Jennifer Coolidge Dish on Their New Crime Comedy
There’s no business like show business, but there’s no wackier business than funny business, especially when it involves two of our Deco faves. Gabrielle Union and Jennifer Coolidge are delivering some dark comedy in "Riff Raff," which hit theaters Friday.
The Perfect Combination
You can take the girl out of the city, but you can’t take away Gabrielle Union’s love for the 305. "I miss Miami, too," she says. "I wanted to come for [South Beach Wine & Food Festival] but, you know, my girl Longoria held it down. I was watching her and Ana Navarro drink margaritas. I was like, ‘I should have been there!’"
Misfit Family
In the new crime comedy "Riff Raff," Gabrielle Union stars as Sandy, a woman dealing with a whole lot of family drama, and she’s being kept in the dark about all the shady stuff going on around her. "If I was Sandy, yeah, I would have had some more questions," she says. "I would have had some follow-ups. Like why was it 10-13 years, however long it was between the time you saw your child? You know what I mean? I would have had some follow-up questions. Like where’d they go?"
The Shady Business
Sandy is married to Ed Harris’ character, a former criminal who gets pulled back into the fray by his estranged son. Jennifer Coolidge also stars as Ruth, a woman who’s caught up in this mess. "I think I’m someone who’s reading into a lot of things," she says. "Like, I’m like, ‘You know, I noticed the way they said that.’"
Relatable Queen
Sometimes, Jennifer’s instincts are spot on. "I’m either a genius at it or I’m an idiot, and I’m not in between," she says. "I’m either a genius, and I actually catch on to a bad person really, really quickly, or literally, like the guy, you know, has a buzzsaw in his backpack, and I somehow miss it." We feel seen, Jennifer.
The Queen of Relaxation
After a job is finished, Jennifer likes to take it easy. "I’m one of those people that after I finish a job, I just go to my home, and I lie in bed for like 10 days or something," she says.
SoFlo, Don’t Worry
Gabrielle Union hasn’t forgotten about us. "I’ll be there sooner than you think," she promises.
Conclusion
Get ready to laugh out loud with Gabrielle Union and Jennifer Coolidge in "Riff Raff," now playing in theaters.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the movie "Riff Raff" about?
- The movie is a crime comedy starring Gabrielle Union and Jennifer Coolidge as a couple dealing with family drama and shady business.
- Who are the main characters in the movie?
- The main characters are Sandy (Gabrielle Union), a woman dealing with family drama, and her husband, a former criminal (Ed Harris), and Ruth (Jennifer Coolidge), a woman caught up in the mess.
- Is the movie funny?
- Yes, the movie is a comedy, and the stars promise to bring the laughs.
