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Laura Dern Gives BB-8 the Pep Talk It — and You — Needed

Before the Last Jedi crew appeared on Good Morning America, wee bot BB-8 came down with some pre-live-TV nerves. Laura Dern’s pep talk might be the most inspiring thing the internet has to offer today: “Honey, you don’t have to be nervous!” Space Dern (not in costume) said. “BB, we’ve been doing press all week!” The bot beeped and buzzed his nerves as his co-star gave him the equivalent of soothing belly rub (if he had a belly). We love movie stars supporting other movie stars!

Laura Dern Gives BB-8 the Pep Talk It — and You — Needed