Tiffany Haddish Gets Emotional Over 20-Year Friendship with Jo Koy

Tiffany Haddish is opening up about her long friendship with Jo Koy, and exactly how far back the two go when it comes to their careers in comedy.

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Haddish stunned on the red carpet at the premiere of her new comedy with Koy, Easter Sunday, at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Tuesday

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And she spoke with ET's Denny Directo about how it feels to be there supporting her longtime pal.

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"It feels amazing. Don't get me starting to crying!" Haddish laughed as she fought back happy tears reflecting on their 20-year friendship.

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"I was hungry and homeless, he was a single dad who needed a babysitter. I wouldn't babysit at the house, only at the [comedy] club. Because I needed stage time."

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Haddish explained, "Now, he's killing it on the stand-up scene, selling out theaters and arenas all over the world.

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