During the premiere episode of Amy Poehler’s new podcast, Good Hang with Amy Poehler, Tina Fey opened up about her feelings on wealth and celebrity side businesses. In a candid discussion, Fey expressed frustration with wealthy stars who continue to seek additional income streams despite already being financially secure.
Speaking with Poehler, Fey admitted, “I have a problem with rich people having a side hustle.” “If you already have like $200 million … I judge it,” she added. The remark came as Poehler jokingly suggested that Fey should capitalize on her signature style by launching her own glasses or haircare brand.
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“You have incredible hair. I feel like you should have a hair campaign,” Poehler said. “I’m always pushing you to have a glasses line. Why do you not have a glasses [line]?” As Poehler pressed her on why she hadn’t pursued business opportunities outside of entertainment, Fey revealed her complex relationship with money.
“I do kind of hate money,” she confessed. “I’m terrible with money.” She quickly clarified, explaining that while she doesn’t make reckless financial decisions, she also doesn’t get particularly excited about wealth. “No, I’m not terrible. I don’t waste money. But I don’t get excited about money,” Fey explained. “As long as I feel safe and have enough money to live, I’m fine.”
Poehler, who recently launched her own podcast and has produced multiple TV projects, challenged Fey’s stance, asking if she also disapproved of celebrities launching ventures like a podcast. Fey reassured her friend that certain creative endeavors, like Good Hang, were fine, but she drew the line at luxury brand side businesses, particularly those like celebrity-owned rosé companies.
Suggesting that younger generations are more accepting of celebrities having multiple revenue streams, Poehler noted, “But Tina, this is where you have to learn from Gen Z. They don’t judge it.” Fey, however, remained unconvinced. “I judge it,” she firmly responded, according to OK Magazine. Beyond their discussion on money and side hustles, Poehler took a moment to reflect on her long-standing friendship with Fey, expressing gratitude for her presence on the inaugural episode.
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“I really appreciate it, buddy,” Poehler said. “You have done many things for me over the years—including the jobs that I have and the career that I have—but this means the most.” Their friendship spans over three decades, beginning with their time at Chicago’s ImprovOlympic before both landed on Saturday Night Live.
Since then, they have collaborated on numerous projects, including Mean Girls (2004), Baby Mama (2008), Sisters (2015), and their celebrated hosting gigs at the Golden Globe Awards. Fey has often referred to Poehler as her “work wife,” and in an earlier 2024 interview, she described how effortless it is for them to work together. “We really just have such an ease and shorthand working with each other,” she said at the time.
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