Jimmy Fallon Admits This 1 Thing Is His 'Biggest Fear' Tied to His Career

Mar. 15, 2025

Jimmy Fallon.Photo:Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty

Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty

ComedianJimmy Fallongot serious about his biggest fears.

On the Thursday, Oct. 31 episode ofHot Ones, the comedian, 50, sat down with hostSean Evansahead of the Nov. 1 release of his comedy album,Holiday Seasoning.

Though Fallon may have a successful career as a late-night talk show host and actor, he says there’s still one thing that scares him more than anything when it comes to his job.

Jimmy Fallon on Hot Ones.First We Feast/Hot Ones

First We Feast/Hot Ones

“As a comedian, silence,” Fallon confessed. “The deafening silence is my biggest fear, crying on camera which is happening now, my biggest fear. Probably my biggest fear is giving up in front of the American public and I’m not doing that.”

TheTonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonstar also shared his fondest moment from his 1998 to 2004 run onSaturday Night Live.

“‘Cowbell’ — it just crushed, I mean next level,” he said of the classic sketch that aired on April 8, 2000.

Jimmy Fallon — Cow Bells sketch SNL.NBC

NBC

The skit, titled “More Cowbell” featured Fallon,Christopher Walken,Will Ferrell,Chris Kattan,Chris ParnellandHoratio Sanzportraying rock band Blue Öyster Cult during a recording session.

“Everyone was so funny in that sketch,” Fallon told Evans, 38. “Christopher Walken wasn’t even talking like a human being, he was doing like an impression of himself.”

Fallon also recalled how one the the scene’s iconic moments came about.

Throughout the years, Fallon has worked on many comedy sketches with big names.

Justin Timberlake as Robin Gibb and Jimmy Fallon as Barry Gibb in an October 2023 ‘SNL’ sketch.Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

During his visit toHot Ones, theFever Pitchactor also shared the time when he came to realize just how seriouslyJustin Timberlaketakes his craft.

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“He’s one of the most talented human beings on earth, he’s a perfectionist,” Fallon said of the “Selfish” singer.

“I remember we were doing SNL, and we’re doing the Barry Gibb talk show, so we’re about to go, like 20 seconds to air, and he goes, ‘Hey Jimmy remember, hit that harmony,’ and I go, ‘Yeah, I will,’ and he squeezed my hand and goes, ‘I’m serious dude, remember to hit that harmony.’ And I’m like calm down dude, we’re dressed like the Bee Gees, for that second I felt what it was like to beLance Bass,” Fallon quipped, referring to Timberlake’s*NSYNCbandmate.

source: people.com