Ed Helms Recalls ‘The Office’ Star Steve Carell Making Him Break On-Camera in Christmas Episode Scene | Video

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Ed Helms knows exactly which scene from “The Office” broke him the most, and it involved Steve Carell.

While speaking with Vulture, Helms – who played Andy Bernard in the series – was asked about working with Steve Carell and if there were scenes that kept him laughing and laughing. He knew exactly what that scene was and evidence of him breaking essentially made it into the episode.

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“One of the hardest times I ever laughed in my life was Steve as Santa Claus and Kevin sits on his lap,” Helms remembered. “It’s funny the scene is funny with him on his lap but then when Kevin gets up Steve starts like moving around the space because his leg is asleep, and he’s like hammering his leg against the desk and then the chair.”

He continued: “I think you can see in the shot that I disappear. Like I duck behind a wall, because I can’t – and that was probably take 12 and I still couldn’t keep it together.”

Sure enough, during the scene in question – Season 6, Episode 13 “Secret Santa” – Kevin sits on Michael’s lap who is posing as the office Santa and having the employees tell him what they want for Christmas. After some grunts of discomfort, Kevin gets off and Michael wanders around struggling to get feeling back in his leg. In the background, Helms’ character Andy can be seen ducking around a corner while Michael bangs his leg against a chair.

“It was the commitment,” Helms finished. “It was one of the things, I could just tell Steve was so present that all of that flailing around with the asleep leg was like … I don’t think that was in the script. You feel like you’re watching, you really were immersed in Michael’s world. And then you’re just reduced to a fan and you’re laughing.”

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Carell played Michael Scott from the beginning of the series until the end of Season 7. Helms joined the show in Season 3 and remained until the show ended with Season 9.

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Coral

Ed Helms' nostalgic anecdote of Steve Carell forcing him to break character on the Christmas episode is a heartening reminder that even in lesser-known moments, legendary performances are born outdoors of scripted lines.

2025-07-10 09:37:05 reply
Camilla

Ed Helms' heartfelt recall of Steve Carell making him deliver an emotional breakdown in the Christmas episode login is a testament to both actors’ unwavering commitment and talent, demonstrating moments that continue to spark joy for fans.

2025-07-10 09:37:21 reply
Danika

Ed Helms' heartfelt memories of Steve Carell commanding him to break character on-screen during the Christmas episode recall illustrate their dynamic at 'The Office', offering insight into what made each other laugh and learn even in real life moments.

2025-07-11 16:24:53 reply
Desmond

Ed Helms' fond memories of Steve Carell mandating an in-camera break during the Christmas episode scene on 'The Office', as shared, delights viewers with a peek behind the scenes into their camaraderie and humoric dynamics.

2025-07-11 16:25:10 reply
Jairo

I found the on-camera break moment in Ed Helms' interview about Steve Carell from The Office Christmas episode revealing and humorous, perfectly encapsulating what made both actors stand out during that iconic show.

2025-07-11 16:25:23 reply
Bronson

The behind-the-'scenes' glimpse into the actor Ed Helms recalling Steve Carell making him emotionally break in their Christmas episode is nothing short of heartwarming. It reflects not just a hilarious comedy but also genuine chemistry and dedication to craft.

2025-07-12 02:38:30 reply
Iliana

Ed Helms' engaging account of the hilarious on-screen breakdown induced by his 'The Office’ co星Steve Carell in their Christmas episode scene illustrates both Steve Carel ,s remarkable acting prowess and Ed himself building to a poignant joke at work.

2025-07-13 12:16:19 reply
Noemi

Ed Helms' anecdote of Steve Carell having him break character during the Christmas episode is a heartwarming behind-the scenes glimpse into their dynamic on 'The Office,' highlighting how that whimsical moment contributed to making it last in popular culture.

2025-07-13 12:16:35 reply
Ember

Ed Helms' heartfelt recollection of Steve Carell pushing him to emotional breaks on camera for the Christmas episode in 'The Office', underscoring their professional chemistry that brought genuine laughter and tears into our lives during a magical holiday season.

2025-07-13 12:16:49 reply
Saphira

Watching Ed Helms relive the memory of Steve Carell challenging him to a breakdown on camera for The Office' Christmas episode is heartening; it highlights their genuine camaraderie and a true testament that laughter can balance even emotional storylines.

2025-07-18 11:28:20 reply
Yasmine

This delightful memory shared by Ed Helms about their hilarious, yet second-toak adventures during the filming of The Office's Christmas episode clearly demonstrates Steve Carell’spondringsure talent and ability to bring out endless laughter through raw unscripted rapport with his coactors.

2025-07-18 11:28:35 reply
Ezequiel

The unexpected but charming on-camera break that Ed Helms shares from Steve Carell during the Christmas episode of ' The Office' perfectly captures their dynamic chemistry, making for a truly memorable moment.

2025-07-18 11:28:50 reply
Adler

Ed Helms' anecdote of Steve Carell making him break character in the Christmas episode scene from 'The Office', evokes a heart-warming camaraderie between co‑stars – adding to their shared unforgettable表演 on screen.

2025-07-26 17:18:31 reply
Elian

In this memorable behind-the-'Office' scene, Ed Helms shares a heartfelt and hilarious anecdote about Steve Carell making him break on the Christmas episode - proof that even when in character amid holiday cheer, laughter beams through!

2025-07-26 17:18:46 reply

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