Ilana Glazer Shares Her Top Moment from Broad City
Fans of Broad City will know that the Comedy Central series is packed with hilarious moments, but one particular scene resonates deeply with co-creator and star Ilana Glazer.
“One of my favorite moments from Broad City is the season 1 finale, where Ilana has an allergic reaction to shellfish, and Abbi heroically carries her out of the restaurant after accidentally stabbing herself with an EpiPen,” Glazer, 37, shares in her 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me feature in the latest issue of Us Weekly, currently on newsstands. “We couldn’t stop laughing. I remember Amy Poehler, who directed the episode, doing that silent laugh where her shoulders would shake.”
In the 2014 episode titled “The Last Supper,” Abbi and Ilana celebrate Abbi’s birthday at a swanky restaurant said to be a favorite of Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Poehler makes a cameo as the restaurant chef.
About halfway through their meal, Ilana’s face starts to swell as she admits her shellfish allergy but insists on enjoying the seafood for the special occasion. As the evening progresses, her allergic reaction escalates, leading to a side-splitting scene where an EpiPen-empowered Abbi rushes Ilana to the hospital.
Glazer — whose stand-up special, Human Magic, is now streaming on Hulu — and Abbi Jacobson created five seasons of the sitcom, with its final episode airing in 2019.
For more entertaining personal anecdotes from Glazer — including her proudest career achievement, which also features Jacobson — keep reading:
1. I love spending weekends without plans, lounging with my family and cooking.
2. Queen Bey, Beyoncé, topped my Spotify Wrapped for 2024.
3. I feel like an Italian tourist when I go to Dumbo [in Brooklyn] with my daughter, even though it’s just a 15-minute drive from our place. It’s such an exciting area with so much to explore!
4. My first car was a two-door Honda Civic with a stick shift.
5. My go-to comfort meal is a homemade rice and veggie bowl with some protein. It feels warm and nurturing, which is how I take care of myself.
6. I once met Nicole Kidman at a party and was so starstruck that I ended up imitating her. Definitely not my finest moment.
7. My all-time favorite movie is Mrs. Doubtfire, and Robin Williams was my childhood idol. He conveyed real emotions, and I miss him deeply.
8. To ground myself before each of my 52 shows for the Human Magic tour in 2024, I’d walk around the neighborhood chatting to myself for two hours.
9. The proudest moment of my career was honoring Julia Louis-Dreyfus at her Kennedy Center Honors, where Abbi Jacobson and I put on a wild dance tribute to her physical comedy, including her iconic Elaine character from Seinfeld. Sharing that crazy experience with my hero is definitely among my top life moments!
10. Growing up, my celebrity crush was Freddie Prinze Jr. — I even kept magazine clippings of him in my Caboodle.
11. For fast food, I always go for Wendy’s crispy chicken sandwich with extra pickles, fries, and a Frosty. Classy, right?
12. If I weren’t doing this, I think I’d be a therapist. I love diving deep into conversations.
13. “7 Days” by Craig David takes me back to my nerdy, awkward tween days, before I knew what to do with all those feelings.
14. My first job was as a mother’s helper at the age of 9. While I couldn’t babysit yet, I stayed with the kids while the mom enjoyed her drinks. No judgment here!
15. English was my best subject in school; I’ve always had a passion for writing.
16. To unwind after a busy day, I enjoy a small piece of a weed gummy followed by a bath with Epsom salts.
17. One of my favorite moments from Broad City is indeed the season 1 finale, when Ilana has an allergic reaction to shellfish and Abbi heroically carries her out after accidentally stabbing herself with an EpiPen. I remember losing it with laughter, and Amy Poehler, who directed, had that silent laughing fit with her shoulders shaking.
18. The show I’m currently binge-watching is Bluey.
19. My dream collaborator is Viola Davis. She once mentioned wanting to do something comedic, and I’d love to write something wild and mundane for her, playing opposite her while feeling the pressure to earn her respect.
20. One of the last items on my bucket list is to ride a horse on the beach while wearing a bikini.
21. My fondest memory from childhood is making sketch videos with my brother, Eliot. We were completely obsessed, with proof of our antics still out there.
22. I can actually play the drums.
23. I save little scraps of paper that my daughter writes on.
24. The feature I use most on my phone is voice memos. My best friend and I send each other 20-minute messages that I absolutely cherish.
25. My favorite vacation destination is Marseilles.
