Jill Smokler, AKA Scary Mommy
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- The Disney Reveal - May 14, 2013
- Met My Match At Disney… - May 13, 2013
- Sunday’s Baltimore Sun - May 11, 2013
What a day!!! I’m writing this from the hotel where I have exactly one hour of downtime, but wanted to share some pictures and videos from Today…
First up, the clip from my interview with Ann Curry and Huffington Post’s Lisa Belkin.
Next up, my interview with Kathie Lee Gifford and Billy Ray Cyrus, who thinks that my name is cool. In return, I kind of called his daughter a slut. And then I pissed off Kathie Lee. Double whoops!
But, he did take a book home with him to share with his kids. My job is done.
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TV is fun!!
look at that backdrop!
The real Scary Daddy watching from the set
Radio interview at ABC
Filming affiliate spots
Tori Spelling, glowing with baby number FOUR
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And, no, my hair doesn’t always look like this. The folks at Ouidad not only threw me an amazing launch party, but they also did my hair. And have secured a place in my heart forever.
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Best launch party I've ever had!
My agent, Lisa Leshne. AKA, the one who told me to write a book.
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Just a day in the life of a mother of three, huh?
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You were amazing Jill. I didnt plan on watching The Today Show but so glad I did! You looks great also! Looking forward to reading the book! have fun in NYC!!
You are so incredibly beautiful Jill and we are so very proud of you and your accomplishments! Keep up the amazing work!
You the (wo)man!
Jennifer Rustgi recently posted..Kids Fail Less When They Know Failure Is Part of Learning, Study Finds
speechless.
It’s like you were made for this to happen.
YAY AND YAY AND YAY.
Alexandra recently posted..So Raise Your Glass…
Will you think I’m completely shallow when I say I absolutely adore your hair? Any chance of you bringing them home with you after your tour is over?
Iva @ This Side of Perfect recently posted..Plan to Save
I miss them so much I could cry. It’s not fair to know what’s possible and then be stuck with my mediocre skills.
Jill,
I’m just so damn happy & excited for you! You rocked it today on that TV! You stayed true to who you are and what you represent in true Scary Mommy fashion and you looked fabulous while doing it. That dress? Hot! Congrats, again, on the book and this amazing journey you’re on.
Big hugs,
Sammie Xo :)
Girl, you rocked that show!
Sunday Stilwell recently posted..You call this Awareness?!
Fan-fricking-tastic. Love it all.
congrats Jill!!
sounding smart and looking hot! way to go!!
Christine @ Quasi Agitato recently posted..Overheard in the Playroom
I was a ScaryMommy groupie today. I got in the shower this morning and instructed my 8 year old to scream through the bathroom door if you came on before I got out. Thankfully you did not. :)
LOL! Love it!
I am just smiling from ear to ear over here! CONGRATULATIONS!! I am so so so proud of you and everything you’re accomplishing!! Enjoy the ride, Jill!!
tracey recently posted..Good Thing
You rocked the hell out of those interviews. Bravo to you for being able to handle it when Kathy Lee started getting annoyingly pushy…I thought it was hilarious.
I wait to read your book this weekend!
Lin recently posted..Blogger Love Is Awesome & So Are These Gals…
She really was… interesting.
Loved you!! too bad KLG and Billy Ray kept talking over you but you rocked both segments. So glad I started following you via Classy Chaos! Keep it up and lets show the world the not so sparkly side of mommyhood and parenting.XOXO
You were fabulous! Congrats on the book. You’re awesomely scary.
Jennifer Cullen recently posted..On Letting My Daughter Grow Up: A Mile At A Time
Frankly, pissing off Kathy Lee is on my bucket list, so congratulations. Only “down hill” because she’s an ass. You were amazing today. Rock on Jill!
Ali recently posted..A Pinterest Warning For Everybody
I am truly happy for you, Jill!!! this is super exciting!
priscilla – the wheelchairmommy recently posted..my brush with Kyle
I’m sure you barely/don’t remember who I am, but I am nevertheless tickled that an online friend/idol of mine is such hot stuff. You were great — warm, human, funny. All the good stuff.
The birth control comment was hilarious.
You were awesome Jill. I tuned in special just to see you! Congrats on all your success. So well-deserved for such a fantastic lady! So happy for you — and I’m glad to see Jeff was there with you — I was hoping he could get in on the fun. :)
This all is just so awesome. I can’t even begin to tell you how happy I am for you.
Jen recently posted..We are All a Little Bit Scary
You were great and HONEST!! I love it!! I can’t wait for the book to get here, just checked Amazon and it is in transit!!
How crazy exciting for you!
Seriously Sassy Mama recently posted..Fun Before The Storm
So, so proud of you and happy for you! And thanks for posting this as we don’t get the today show in Italy and was curious to see you!
Moomser recently posted..Funny and frustrating things that make me question my sanity
Thank you SO much, everyone! It really was a blast!
Legs!!!!! You look AMAZING! Just put this post on FB. So excited for all this fun! What a day!!!
Nina recently posted..Two Hours to Write (And Why it Works)
Now I can tell people I knew you in the blogging world WAY BACK when…. ;)
You’re a rock star!
debi9kids recently posted..if you want my advice….
You….look….phenomenal. Way to go!
Barbara recently posted..Our Weekend In Pictures – New House Edition
Jill, you look great! Congratulations again.
So well done, Jill. I broke out in a sweat watching you so calmly answer Kathie Lee!! Congrats. Big exhale!
Kasey recently posted..Throwing the Perfect Pitch
From Holland: I loooooooooove you!!
At last someone who tells it like it is!!!
Oh I’m so excited for you! Congratulations.
I can’t wait for my copy to arrive. (Wish I’d done Kindle!!)
Carolyn recently posted..5 Days I’d Like To Do Over
You did great!! I just finished catching up to your blog yesterday. It took me a week to read all of your posts…I really enjoyed it. I feel the same way. I grew up towards your neck of the woods. I am also a North Shore Girl…Congratulations on the book! I can’t wait to read it.
It was such a blast to watch on The Today Show. I’ve been a fan of your blog since it started. I can’t wait to purchase the book.
Desiree recently posted..Fabulous Freebie Wednesday – 04/04/2012
Omg..Kathie Lee can suck it. “Parenting is such a joy” or what ever the hell she said. Puh-leez I’m sure she a billion nannies.
*has a billion
You were fabulous!! Im so excited that I started following you over a year ago. Thanks for the amazing community and helping to show people that motherhood is freaking hard.
Jessica recently posted..Why I Love Being a Mama
Jill,
Congratulations!! I love what you’ve done. You are 100% right in that we moms of today just sort of wing it a lot of the time and hope for the best.
Now, I am not a “mean girl” and I think chicks should basically stand up for one another, but KLG is so out of touch and a close minded biatch! Poop to her! At least BRC has a sense of humor and was really trying to be supportive of you!! *deep breath, reel it in*
Again, congrats on your success and keep up the great work, we need you!! :)
I am not a mother but you crack me up! Best wishes for your continued success both as an “honest mommy” and an author! Kudos!
Congrats on your success! And BTW I love Ouidad.
Holly recently posted..How to avoid cooking
OMG your curls are beyond perfect!! And your LEGS!!! Sure hope your HD appreciates all your Goddess-ness. (that’s a word, isn’t it?) You looked fab and your gab was spot on. So proud!
Saw you on the Today Show and you were just terrific, funny and very cute. Good luck with the book sales and have fun in NYC!
Fabulous!
But I wouldn’t expect any less from you.
Shannon recently posted..a fervent plea
You deserve it all and look fantabulous everywhere. More importantly, you look happy :). Congrats.
Dani recently posted..On Marriage
BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA…”I hear it’s good birth control.” AWKWARD! I love it! Congrats on looking so HAWT! purple is your color, lady!
Thought you were wonderful this morning on Today-so happy for you and all your achievements!
You are a freakin’ ROCK STAR!! Bravo to you for being such an amazing lady (and for being able to deal with KLG!). I think it’s hysterical that she got offended…. Whatever, you tell it like it is, you tell the truth, and you are MY HERO!! When my book showed up yesterday, I broke a nail trying to rip open the box…. Yeah, kinda excited! OH, and I’m so jealous you got to meet Tori Spelling…. She’s another mama who tells it like it is! Love you Jill!! :)
You look amazing!! So happy for you!
Congrats!
Alissa recently posted..How To Make Adults Uncomfortable
Very, very cool! You did great! I can’t wait to read the book!
Stacey recently posted..Happy Wednesday and other stuff
I can’t say enough how much I love this whole experience for you and how excited I am that this has come to fruition!! And you look awesome!
And was Billy Ray drunk? Oy!!
Elaine recently posted..Fastest party planner in the South!
I’m thinking they both might have been. At least he was sweet about it! And, he did take the book for Miley. :)
Jill- you are awesome!!! congratulations! your hair is sooo cute!!
Congratulations!!! You were awesome on TV!! It’s like you were made to be on camera!
Amanda recently posted..A Look At The Thoughts Running Through A Boy’s Head While Playing Sports
Congratulations again! There’s a reason that your work is on the number one list. Women are hungry for the truth about motherhood. We are like starving children in this area so when we find it we devour it as if it might be our last meal. Here’s why I think your book is going to be just as successful as your blog:
http://www.themommypsychologist.com/2012/04/04/confessions-of-a-scary-mommy-is-finally-available/
The Mommy Psychologist recently posted..Confessions of a Scary Mommy is Finally Available
So loved reading that. Thank you SO much!!! XO
Umm, Jill. I’d love the interview. Hilarious. Love that you made Kathie Lee look uncomfortable.
Wow, KL really didn’t care for the comment about which child is pissing you off the least, huh? She’s so freaking uptight.
Amy @ A Little Nosh recently posted..Orzo with Kale and Mushrooms
Such good stuff here, Jill!
You are amazing! I’m so glad things keep getting better and better for you after all of your work. WOO.
And Miley needs her own copy.
Megan recently posted..An easy dessert with COOL WHIP
You are absolutely inspirational. I’ve never met you and I’m still so excited for you that I have tears in my eyes. And I’m not even on my period.
Susan @ Mommy Mind Trip recently posted..The Most Interesting Dad in the World
It was with great pleasure that I watched you this morning!! You were amazing, and I can’t wait until your book arrives. Don’t forget to get some rest!
Marie recently posted..More on Golden Retrievers – Meet Emma
So completely freakin’ awesome!
You go, girl!
OneMommy recently posted..Easter Egg Craft
You appeared poised and collected and, perhaps irritatingly, thinner than ever! I thought tv was supposed to add 10 pounds!?
It was a good dress. :)
You were awesome and smokin’ hot, Smokler!!
Congratulations again on the book launch. You deserve all the success.
Alison@Mama Wants This recently posted..The Sofa
I watched this today. After I yelled at my kids to zip it or there would be no Doc McStuffins today or EVER.
Awesome job!! Congratulations!
Erin@MommyontheSpot recently posted..Mom Guilt Part I
Was KLG drunk? Cause she kinda sounded a little like it. Hey, whatever gets you through the day
Big Fan ..saw u on Today show w/ K.L & BRC. thought it was pretty funny your segment followed KL rant about child abuse in the US. Ha! Felt that she acted stuck up & never stoops to our level when being a parent, & B R C didn’t even get it ! I felt bad for u , but u ROCKED it anyway !! congrats & continued success!
You didn’t insult anybody, sheesh.
1 Bad Mom recently posted..Just beat ‘em.
You were awesome! Also you have amazing legs. xoxo Love you.
tracy@sellabitmum recently posted..Because I’m Not Busy
Congrats! What a great day; what fabulous hair!
Ninja Mom recently posted..Imaginary Elbow Strikes
You looked so beautiful! And I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard while watching the Today Show. Great segment!
Motherhood on the Rocks recently posted..I’LL SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD
Do you know how in sit-coms they have talk show hosts make guest appearances to make it look like the sit-com characters had “made it?” Your success is still so surreal to me!! Wow, this is for-real!
I’m enjoying your journey, Jill. You deserve it — great ideas!
Jen :)
Jennifer Burden @World Moms Blog recently posted..CANADA: Growing Up As An Adopted Child
First of all, woo hooooooo!!! Second of all – dude – how did you keep a straight face with those two?! You did great! I would have done much, MUCH worse. Really way worse.
Stephanie recently posted..Momma’s Bunny Hop Presents Are You The Grinch Who Stole Easter? by Pesky Pippi
You really looked amazing – and those legs – whoooeeee!!! You sound smart, and funny and REAL – it was amazing.
not that I’m suprised:)
Erin recently posted..Seven
I was at the gym and looked up and saw my old (ahem, long time ago) friend Jill on the Today show! I knew the book was coming out this week but didn’t realize expect to look up and see you on t.v. You are big time ;) SO excited and happy for you. Can’t wait to read the book.
Hi!! That is SO funny!!!
(In completely unrelated news, we had to put Penny to sleep a few weeks ago. :( The kids wanted to go through old pictures and now the house is covered with pictures of Penny, Gatsby and a red rubber bone. They make me smile.)
Aw, that’s tough. So sorry to hear but love that your kids got all the old pics out…so sweet…and thinking about that funny red bone makes me laugh!
So, so happy for you! And you looked amazing, which obviously is the most important thing!
Marinka recently posted..Quoting Stalin
Fantastic, so excited for you and for all of us having just another day as a mom of three who can live vicariously!
Anna recently posted..Wordless Wednesday: Some Bunnies Ready for Easter!
You did great but KLG was so uptight it was hard to believe she is a professional, which is why I watch GMA ( please tell me your going on there ???????)
I love these pictures — they are aspirational! And you look gorgeous in them.
Jadzia@Toddlerisms recently posted..This Is Why Big Brothers Get A Bad Rap: A Scene From the Yard
Congratulations on your book! You’ve given me hope that perhaps I too could get published one day.I’m not a Mom, but a 44 year old divorcee. I started a blog last fall about being single and divorced, over the age of 30 something.I make fun of men, women and myself!
Good luck to you!
Oh, Jill….you were awesome!!! You were absolutely glowing :)
So incredibly proud of you! Wish I could give you a big huge hug then throw back a cocktail!
xoxo
Kelly recently posted..Needing Downtime
You’re an inspiration Jill, can’t wait to read the book. I think your hair looks absolutely fabulous too, and you look so happy and glowing in the photo’s
Beth recently posted..How To Mend a Broken Relationship
Loved seeing you on tv! You rocked it! I can’t stand KLG. She made herself look bad. I think the birth control comment was very appropriate. Teenagers and those in their early 20′s need to know what motherhood is really like. I plan on giving my 18 year old step daughter the book to read. Good luck & keep rockin’!
Bee @TheJugglingAct recently posted..Girl Scout Bear
You definitely brought class! You did fabulous…just a natural!
They should have just let you host the entire show. Really.
Carrie recently posted..Boobs and hair ain’t the only things big in Texas.
You are a natural!
And how dare Kathie Lee not verify your name pronunciation until on air.
liz recently posted..Recent Ridiculousness
This is sooooo cool!
Tinne from Tantrums and Tomatoes recently posted..Yes mom you are right… (stop smirking!)
Oh my gosh I’m SO excited for you!!! Seriously, this is all so amazing and you totally deserve it. HOWEVER… everyone talked over the part where you insinuated his daughter was a slut. What’s that about?! I wanted to hear it. See, that’s why they say every book launch has its disappointments.
Megan (Best of Fates) recently posted..Confessions of a Scary Mommy (A Book Recommendation/26 Goals Post)
Loved it! You gave a great interview and looked fabulous! Can’t wait to read the book!!!!
You were amazing and cool as a cucumber! KLG-seriously?? She’s a piece of work! Gosh, I wish I had found you when I had my first son 4 years ago-I’m going to make sure all my new mom friends know about you! Your honesty is refreshing (and hilarious!) Cheers!
Congratulations! You did awesome. I wonder how Kathy Lee thought you could get all three kids in the bathroom at the same time?
Great job. Soak it all in – and we want to hear those celebrity confessions!
Amber recently posted..She is Three.
P.S. That dress. I want that dress. You looked amazing.
Amber recently posted..She is Three.
KLG is, and always has been, a wind bag. She’s full of it and won’t admit it.
You handled it BEAUTIFULLY. Going live in front of millions is not easy!
#1 You look HOT in all of those pictures and I am not just saying that.
#2 Thank you for being an inspiration to us all & demonstrating how being yourself really does get somewhere in life.
xoxo
Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation recently posted..Broccoli, Bacon & Mushroom Quiche
Congratulations! Holy crap, I can’t even handle the thought of doing a freaking writing teleclass, and here you are on TV in front of millions! You rock!
Kerrie McLoughlin recently posted..The Pope Told Me to Have 5 Kids So I Obeyed
I thought that your interview went great. Who cares if you made Kathie Lee mad? I feel like a Scary Mommy myself half the time. I can’t wait to read your book!
–>Congratulations! I’m looking forward to reading it.
Saying you didn’t think Miley could read would have been CLASSIC.
deb
WebSavvyMom recently posted..Lost in Translation
What a wonderful time you seem to be having! You are one lucky mommy!! Keep up the good work, and enjoy your (sort of) vacation!
Cassie recently posted..Hi Ho! Hi Ho! It’s off my rocker I go….
Great interviews! I think moms that have never read your blog will be picking up the book too! They have to. Especially those new moms that are just lost and cry and need someone to tell them they are normal.
I can’t wait for it to be in my mail!
~Allie
Allie | Ramblings of a WAHM recently posted..Transitioning from Blogger to WAHM: Preparing Myself, My Readers and My Blog
CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS! SO very happy to see a blogger get published and follow her dreams. It’s inspirational, truly. And your hair… it looks absolutely fabulous. I wish I could get my curls to behave like that!
PS: Loved your birth control line to Billy Ray. LMAO!!!
Charlotte recently posted..ready
My hair NEVER looks that good; I had it done the night before and somehow held overnight. It’s amazing what a professional can do!
Congratulations! You looked amazing & very happy! You are an inspiration to all your fellow bloggers!
Tara @ secretsofamomaholic.com recently posted..Epiphany = Mirena
And…I LOVE Tori!
lol you said pissing me off on tv. I bet Kathie lee wet herself! You looked fabulous!
Regina recently posted..Easter Egg Fail
Seriously glad you posted the videos. I try to watch the ones of other mom-bloggers that I read but I don’t recall them ever posting them. You looked fabulous. :)
Chelle recently posted..Things To Do
Congratulations on the launch of your book :) ! I enjoyed the clips of the Today Show!!!
Courtney
Women Living Well recently posted..How Do I Clean In The Midst of These Kids?
So… your legs look totally HAWT, and Tori Spelling looks like a robot.
So awesome!
Bwah haa haaaa…. I’m a little bit behind, considering it is now August and I am just now watching this clip. You kill me! Kathie Lee needs to relax a little. Your “which ever one pisses me off the least” comment cracked me up!
Oh, and I’m checking out Ouidad out next… your hair looks great!
So what are you doing tomorrow? Your day today sounds almost as exciting as the day I had a post put up on Scary Mommy. Umm…wait, now this is awkward. Congratulations!!!!