In March, Brian Tyree Henry went on Kelly Clarkson’s show to promote his AppleTV series, Dope Thief. Brian is a really good talk-show guest – he’s funny, he’s into pop culture, he’s friendly with some big stars and he likes to gossip. He ended up telling a really sweet story about working with Elizabeth Olsen and how they both became obsessed with With Love, Meghan, which had premiered several weeks earlier. Olsen and Henry were so obsessed with WLM that Olsen made her own version of “flower sprinkles” for Brian for his wrap gift. Basically, he came across as a huge Meghan fan and like he was all-in on everything Meghan was doing. He also seemed to be pitching himself for a guest appearance on With Love, Meghan! Well, Meghan obviously saw the interview, and Meghan sent both Brian and Elizabeth some As Ever boxes. From Brian’s recent Variety interview:
Variety: It’s gotten out that you and your “Panic Carefully” co-star Elizabeth Olsen became very invested in watching Meghan Markle’s “With Love, Meghan” Netflix series while you were filming together in London. I’m told the Duchess of Sussex sent you a care package as a thank you when she heard?
BTH: She did! She sent me and Elizabeth Olsen wonderful, wonderful — as ever — boxes. The care that goes into what this woman does is not missed on me at all. I started my day off with a wonderful hibiscus tea that she sent. I believe a hand calligraphy note was on the box. And let me tell you something, those jams be jamming. Like, the preserves are where it’s at. And, of course, there’s flower sprinkles, which I don’t know why I’m being so cautious using! Because I want to use them right. Like, I don’t just want to put it on fries, you know what I mean? It has to be the right thing, I don’t know why. But I’m going to support this woman. She has found her niche, and it’s delightful. In a word, it’s delightful. It’s really, really kind for her to do that. And when I got back from London and saw this, I immediately called Elizabeth and was like, “Did you get your box?!” We’re both incredibly grateful, and it’s really cool.
This is so lovely. I know I pitch a lot of ideas for the Sussexes, but I hope Meghan hears me on this one: get Brian on WLM!! He would love to make pasta with you, or arrange flowers or anything, really. He’s charming and I love how he’s all-in on Meghan – “She has found her niche, and it’s delightful.” That’s how I feel too! I still don’t understand why so many people are so hateful about Meghan’s cooking show and lifestyle brand. If it’s not your jam, so be it and just continue on with your life. Like… there are grown-ass people throwing tantrums about flower sprinkles and jam. And the jam is amazing!! Anyway, I love that Olsen and Henry got As Ever boxes. Good job to the As Ever team!
Photos courtesy of Netflix, Avalon Red, As Ever’s IG.
- Brian Tyree Henry attends the Los Angeles premiere of Columbia Pictures’ “Bullet Train” at Regency Village Theatre on August 01, 2022 in Westwood, California,Image: 711379424, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Brian Tyree Henry, Credit line: – / JPI Studios / Avalon
- Brian Tyree Henry attends the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California,Image: 749951212, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Brian Tyree Henry, Credit line: – / JPI Studios / Avalon
- WESTWOOD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – MAY 30: American actor Brian Tyree Henry arrives at the World Premiere Of Sony Pictures Animation’s ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider Verse’ held at the Regency Village Theater on May 30, 2023 in Westwood, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 780474898, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Brian Tyree Henry, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
- Celebs attend the Transformers One film premiere in Leicester Sq,Image: 909863342, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Brian Tyree Henry, Credit line: Phil Lewis/Wenn/Avalon
- SANTA MONICA, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – FEBRUARY 22: Elizabeth Olsen wearing Erdem arrives at the 40th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards 2025 held at the Santa Monica Beach on February 22, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 967911586, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Elizabeth Olsen, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
I know she’s teasing us with strawberry jam but I’m out of the raspberry and would really like some more…just saying. He is wonderful. I just started watching Dope thief on Apple.
“Olsen and Henry were so obsessed with WLM that Olsen made her own version of “flower sprinkles” for Brian for his wrap gift”
I’m sorry, but before I even get to the Meghan part, can I just say THESE TWO are the cutest??!? In addition to Henry being on the show, I’d love for Elizabeth and Brian to do episode recaps and listen to them gush about each episode and what they loved!
Find the interview where he talks about it- it is from the Drew Barrymore show. It is adorable.
Definitely bookmarking that! 💗
❤️ what a beautiful story.
Had the rats given Meghan a fair chance, they too would have been given her jam. But negativity is as negativity does. They wanted hate, they attracted hate, they can stew in hate.
This is lovely.
This is so wonderful to read. I hope he’ll be a guest on WLM
Brian is so refreshing and funny! He doesn’t want to use up his flower sprinkles putting them on fries 🤣
Yes, get this man on WLM!
That would be hilarious. I picture his energy on the show with Meghan would be similar to her episode with Chef Roy Choi and them talking about music 😆. I can see him catching her off guard and making her laugh throughout the episode.
BTH is a gem!
It’s so much fun watching him talk — the way he uses his whole body, listening to him.
Where can I please sign the virtual list to get him on WLM, season XYZ, somewhere down the line?
(As we all know, season II finished filming before the first ep. of WLM I came out)
He seems beautiful inside and out.
Yes , yes to Brian and Elizabeth doing an episode in season 3 with Meghan on her show . This man seems the kindest, happiest person.
I LOVE HIM. What a sweet man. I heard an interview recently where he talked about all his sisters and mother and about being raised by all those women. What an excellent example of truly well-rounded masculinity.
Plus his accessories game is amazing.
Meghan shared the clip of the initial interview on her stories so I knew a box was heading their way. Love it! and love how he talks about her – a woman he’s never met but he can see what she’s doing and how she’s shining/thriving. Its so obvious to anyone who isn’t blinded by hate that she really is in her era of thrive.
What a lovely man! I adored him on Bullet Train. Agree with others that an appearance on WLM would be amazing.
He and Elizabeth Olsen sharing a recipe or learning a quick recipe, or crafting.
I bet it would make for a great WLM episode.
Yes to him on WLM. This is the EFFERVESCENT energy I watch WLM for.
I won’t see bullet train bc of abuser Brad pittstink but i may try dope thief
I will always love BTH for his Paper Boi character in Atlanta. I tried his Dope show, but it’s not for me. He should do more comedy.
He and Lizzy Olsen are so wonderful. Dope Thief is excellent — both he and Wagner Moura do great work on that show.
This makes me so happy!
He sounds absolutely delightful, yay to showcasing wonderful human beings like him.
Also hard yes to getting him on a future episode, his energy and attitude sound perfect for the show. That would be such enjoyable television.