Jessica Williams Told Damon Wayans Jr. It 'Is F---ing Awesome' That He and theNew GirlCast Appear in PEOPLE Sexiest Man Alive Issue (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Jessica Williams and Damon Wayans Jr.Photo:VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty; Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty

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Jessica Williamscouldn’t be more excited for her newShrinkingcostarDamon Wayans Jr.‘s latest achievement.

In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE, the Emmy-nominated actress, 35, says she texted her costar about his and his formerNew GirlstarsMax Greenfield,Jake JohnsonandLamorne Morris’ recentreunion interview for PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive issue.

“Dude, this is f—ing awesome," Williams recalled texting Wayans. The sitcom star continued to rave about Wayans’ previous show, adding, “I love all those dudes. I think they’re all hysterical.”

Williams confesses that since working with Wayans, she’s learned more about his “silly” comedic style, adding that he has a quick wit, comparing it to the speed of a Ferrari. “You’re just like, ‘Holy s—, you’re fast.' "

Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr., Lamorne Morris and Max Greenfield.Sami Drasin

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She quickly confirms that Wayans had “instant chemistry” with the cast. “He just works with everybody,” she reveals. “He has that Je ne sais quoi, a special magic. He’s really special.”

“Acting with him is like permission for me to be, like, free … He’s just always game and ready to meet me wherever I’m at and vice versa," she says. “There’s something really nice about having someone that just has your back no matter what.”

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source: people.com