Fallon and Curtis Parody Theranos Doc on Tonight Show, Draw Praise

Jimmy Fallon and Jamie Lee Curtis delivered a pitch-perfect parody of the hit documentary "You Can See Everything" during Wednesday night's episode of "The Tonight Show," according to the New York Post ^[2]. The sketch saw the Oscar-winning Curtis impersonating disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, while Fallon took on the role of co-director Nathan Fielder.

The Independent reported ^[3] that the segment opened with Fallon, wearing a salt-and-pepper wig to mimic Fielder, asking Curtis if she truly wanted to be on the show. Curtis, donning a blonde wig and heavy nose blush to match Holmes' appearance, responded with the intense, unblinking stare that has become a hallmark of the documentary's viral moments.

Fallon pressed Curtis on whether she was simply promoting her new show, "Newlyweds." In a low, deliberate voice, Curtis replied, "No. I'm engaging with you as a human being," replicating the specific cadence and mannerisms seen in the film's trailer. TMZ noted ^[1] that the two played the roles with "awkward precision," standing face-to-face in a recreation of a particularly uncomfortable scene from the doc.

The documentary, co-directed by Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, chronicles Holmes' life in the month before she began her prison sentence and has grossed more than $45 million since its release, according to The Independent ^[3]. The film's success sparked a wave of memes and analysis online, making the timing of the spoof particularly resonant for social media users.

Curtis' performance drew immediate praise from both fans and fellow celebrities. Rita Wilson commented on Instagram that she couldn't stop watching, while Naomi Watts called it "Truly Excellent," The Independent reported ^[3]. Liev Schreiber also chimed in with, "This is so good!!!"

On X, viewers were equally impressed, with one user joking that Curtis was "genuinely better in this clip than when she won the Oscar." Another user questioned if she was eligible for an Emmy for the brief appearance. Fallon's impersonation of Fielder also received high marks, with viewers noting how he mirrored Fielder's mannerisms, including the awkward pauses and facial expressions, according to social media reactions cited by The Independent ^[3].

The sketch concluded with Fallon walking away after Curtis assured him she wasn't deceiving him. However, the final moment belonged to Curtis, who delivered a subtle, lingering quip after Fallon exited the frame, a detail highlighted by TMZ ^[1]. The bit serves as both a tribute to the documentary's cultural impact and a showcase of Curtis' comedic timing.