Josh Groban Says His Funny Side Has ‘Allowed Me to Show That There’s a Human Being Behind This Persona’
Groban spoke to Reader's Digest as the first celebrity to appear on their cover in more than a decade.
Josh Groban has found a unique way to share his personality with his fans, integrating comedy into his career. On the 98th Oscars, he joined host Conan O’Brien in a humorous sketch called "I Won." Groban has also sung on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and appeared in various television shows. In an interview with Reader's Digest, Groban revealed that he was initially advised against such comedy bits, fearing it might alienate his music fans.
However, Groban believes his comedic performances have allowed him to connect with his audience on a deeper level. He stated, "I was advised for sure to not blow the brand," but humor helped him reveal the human side behind his persona. Groban has also self-deprecatingly joked about "putting a pie in my own face" to cope with his own struggles.
He believes comedy is similar to finding the rhythm that makes someone laugh. Groban's best career decision, he says, was his Broadway debut in 2016's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. The role earned him two Tony Award nominations for best actor in a musical. Another pivotal decision, Groban added, was proposing to his girlfriend, Natalie McQueen.
Groban is the first celebrity to grace Reader's Digest's cover in over a decade, emphasizing the magazine's focus on genuine connections.
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