Tina Fey discusses her facial scar on podcast

Tina Fey recently spoke about a scar on her cheek during an episode of her friend Amy Poehler's podcast, Good Hang. The scar, which she got when she was five years old, was caused by a stranger who slashed her face with a knife while she was playing in her yard. This is something Fey has rarely discussed publicly. Fey shared how the scar affected her early career and her self-esteem as a comedian. She recalled a particular audition for a McDonald's commercial, where she feared her scar would stop her from getting the job. After traveling for 45 minutes to the audition, she thought, "Guess who's not going to book this." Despite her worries, she decided to make a joke during the audition. She acted like she was in a drive-thru and said, “I’ll have the fish filet meal… and my scar will have an orange soda.” Although she did not get the role, Fey found humor in the situation. In the past, Fey has been hesitant to talk about her scar, concerned about glorifying it. She mentioned that while she used to shoot from one side to avoid it, she has learned to manage it over time. On the podcast, she noted that while the scar has faded, it was once much more noticeable.