In Awkwafina’s new film “Jackpot!” (co-starring John Cena and Simu Liu and directed by Paul Feig; it’s now streaming on Prime Video), the rapper and comic performs an aspiring actor turned winner of a multi-billion greenback lottery ticket. So once we not too long ago sat down for a Zoom interview about her ideally suited Sunday, one of many issues we talked about was how her good weekend would possibly change if she really gained that sort of money in actual life.
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“If I struck the jackpot, I feel I might simply lease out all these locations folks often have to attend in line for — those with the strains out the door — simply to be annoying,” she stated. “Locations like Cinespia and Pine & Crane…. And I’d lease Crypto.com Enviornment and simply take to the ground in there and possibly rollerblade round. No, I’m not a rollerblader, however I might take it up.”
Till she wins a “Jackpot!”-level lottery, although, her greatest Sunday ever will look rather a lot much less like a curler derby of 1 — and much more just like the one she sketched out under.
This interview has been calmly edited and condensed for size and readability.
11 a.m.: Begin with a smoothie
If it’s my ideally suited Sunday, I’d be getting up at 10 or 11 [a.m.] — possibly midday if I’m feeling frisky. And the very first thing I’d do is go to Jayde’s Market, which is on the Beverly Glen Middle in my neighborhood, and I’d get this nice smoothie that they’ve, the [Green & Glowing] one. And possibly a breakfast burrito.
Midday: Motor east to Mohawk Common Retailer
After that, it’s about getting in my automotive and heading east. I like my neighborhood, however a whole lot of my pals stay on the East Aspect. Perhaps I’d hit Westfield Century Metropolis alongside the best way. Century Metropolis is my favourite mall — and I carry my canine there typically — after which cease by some outlets like American Rag [on South La Brea Avenue] or Mohawk Common Retailer in Silver Lake, which is sort of like American Rag however smaller.
1:30 p.m.: A French omelet at Figaro Bistrot
Since I’m over on the East Aspect, I’d in all probability make my method to Figaro Bistrot. I like Figaro rather a lot; it’s this little French cafe, and there are at all times a ton of individuals exterior on a regular basis. I’d get a glass of wine and possibly an omelet. They make this actually good French omelet and serve it with a aspect salad. I additionally like this place referred to as Superba.
3:30 p.m.: Jump over to the Los Feliz Flea
After that, I’d in all probability go to Edendale — only for the ambiance, to be trustworthy — I’ve by no means eaten there, however I identical to to hang around there with my pals. And I typically go to the Los Feliz flea market, which not too long ago moved to a brand new location. I actually like [Ads Have Souls]. That’s the sales space that has all of the framed [vintage magazine art] of automobiles and issues like that. I like that man and have a few his issues. I carry them principally to New York as a result of they’re rather less recognizable there. I’ve this actually superior framed image of [Leslie Nielsen] from [“Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult”], the one the place he’s pregnant. That’s fairly sick.
5:00 p.m.: Concentrate on discovering furnishings
I actually like furnishings shops and have been making an attempt to take a look at completely different ones right here and there. So at this level, I’m in all probability wandering round in search of furnishings.
6:30 p.m. Catch dinner in Ok-town
I feel I might finish my night time in Koreatown, possibly at Hibi. I often don’t even order [when I go] there. They simply carry it out, and it’s all superb. It was began by a good friend, they usually simply obtained added to the Michelin Information final yr, so that they’re doing actually nice. Nevertheless it’s a smaller place that’s more durable to get in. So if I couldn’t get in, I might go to a spot referred to as Olivia, which can be in Koreatown. They’re all-vegetarian they usually do these fried oyster mushrooms and have actually good pizza. I like an early dinner, so I’d try this round 6 or 6:30 p.m.
8 p.m.: Kick it within the karaoke lounge
Afterward, I’d head to [the members-only club] Duckbill — it’s in the identical constructing because the restaurant Intercrew in Ok-town — to do karaoke. I do karaoke on a regular basis. I’ve a karaoke room in my home that I rehearse in for karaoke. I’m obsessed. My go-to songs? I like “Chop Suey!” by System of a Down or “Hey Ma” by Cam’ron or “Take It Simple” by the Eagles. “Walkin’ After Midnight” [by Patsy Cline] is one other good karaoke music. The most effective karaoke music, although, is “Below the Bridge” by the Pink Sizzling Chili Peppers as a result of it’s in everybody’s vocal vary.
10 p.m.: Spend the night time with “90 Days”
If I used to be engaged on Monday, I’d in all probability attempt to go dwelling early and watch TV. I like re-watching issues rather a lot and proper now I’m watching all of the completely different “90 Day Fiancé” [reality TV shows] and the one which I feel is airing proper now could be the one with the man named Gino [Palazzolo] referred to as “90 Day Fiancé: Fortunately Ever After?” I like that, so I’d in all probability be watching TV till the wee hours of the night time.
12 a.m.: Lunchables and lights out
Lights out would in all probability be round midnight or 1 a.m., and I’ve been consuming Lunchables at night time these days for some purpose. So I’d have a Lunchables snack.
