In this episode of Phoning It In for ELLE, Quinta Brunson tests her prank-calling skills on several of her famous friends. While she initially thought the concept was hilarious, she quickly discovers that she finds lying to people she respects and cares about to be very nerve-wracking.
Key prank calls included:
- Ayo Edebiri (0:38-1:59): Quinta tries to convince Ayo that their teams want to stage a fake public rivalry for press, which leaves Ayo confused and worried.
- Brett Goldstein (2:11-4:27): Quinta calls Brett to ask for a $10,000 loan. He is skeptical and critiques her lack of specificity regarding why she needs the money, eventually figuring out it is a bit.
- Niecy Nash (4:39-6:09): Quinta pretends to be waiting outside Niecy’s house for lunch. Niecy immediately sees through the ruse, leading to a friendly, wholesome conversation instead.
- Marcello Hernández (6:22-8:36): Quinta tells Marcello he has missed his first day of filming Abbott Elementary, causing him significant panic before she reveals the prank.
Throughout the process, Quinta reflects on the fact that her friends trust her honesty, making it difficult for her to maintain a lie. She concludes by encouraging viewers to watch Abbott Elementary on Hulu (9:02-9:24).