TV’s funniest ladies were out inforce on Thursday night at the American Film Institute’s 43rdAnnual Life Achievement Award ceremony honoring Steve Martin.
Comedy greats Tina Fey, Amy Poehler,Mindy Kaling, Sarah Silverman and Maya Rudolph were among the starson hand to fete Steve. And if anyone knows Steve's talents, it’sthem, with most of the women having worked with him on various filmsthroughout the years.
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Tina, Amy and Maya were all on hand to honor Steve Martin Photo: Getty Images
During the ceremony, they tookturns roasting and praising the much-accomplished actor, writer andmusician. Tina, who shared the screen with Steve and Amy in Baby Mama, enthused, "I learned so much from you, Steve. I can't tell you how grateful I am," she said according to the Hollywood Reporter. Then came the punchline: "Marrying a woman who is a younger, slimmer, smarter version of me."
Tina Fey said Steve's wife looked like a "a younger, slimmer, smarter version" of herself Photo: Getty Images
Sarah Silverman called The Jerk star herinspiration, while Lily Tomlin, who shared the screen with comedian inthe 1984 movie All of Me, said that "working with Stevewas like taking a master class in physical comedy."
Sarah Silverman poked fun at Steve Martin Photo: Getty Images
Though the women may have stolen theshow, there were plenty of funny men on hand to praise the 69-year-old aswell, including Jack Black, Conan O’Brien and Steve Carrell. Mel Brooks, who was himself honored bythe AFI two years ago, presented Steve with the award.
Steve was awarded the American Film Institute’s 43rd Annual Life Achievement Award Photo: Getty Images
Steve joins a long list of celebratedactors – both serious and comedic - who have received the award.Past recipients include Morgan Freeman, Tom Hanks, Warren Beatty,Shirley MacLaine and last year’s winner, Jane Fonda.
The gala, which took place at LosAngeles’ Dolby Theatre, is set to air on TBS on Saturday, June 13.
