In a surprising revelation, Ellie Kemper, known for her roles in “The Office,” “Bridesmaids,” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” shared an interesting history with actor Jon Hamm during her recent appearance on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy. Kemper, now 43 years old, referred to Hamm as a “dreamy” drama teacher during her high school days.
It turns out that Hamm, who is 10 years older than Kemper, attended the same high school as her. After completing college, Hamm returned to their high school to teach drama for a year. Kemper, being in the ninth grade at the time, expressed admiration for Hamm, calling him a great-looking teacher.
Reflecting on the unlikely connection, Kemper admitted that it is “nuts” to think about. However, she later reconnected with Hamm during her one-person comedy show in Los Angeles. At that time, Hamm was already famous for his role in “Mad Men.” Kemper reached out to him through their high school directory and invited him to her show. To her surprise, Hamm attended, showing his support for Kemper’s career.
Kemper described Hamm as a generous and selfless person and referred to his attendance at her show as a “class act.” This interaction shows Hamm’s kindness and support for his former student.
Following her one-woman show, Kemper’s career skyrocketed, leading her to successful ventures in television and film. Her talents have been recognized in popular projects such as “The Office,” “Bridesmaids,” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.”
This revelation adds a charming and intriguing layer to the relationship between Ellie Kemper and Jon Hamm. It’s heartwarming to see the support they continue to provide one another in their respective careers.
