Ted Lasso Cast Members Visit White House to Discuss Mental Health with President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden

Actors from the hit AppleTV+ show Ted Lasso recently made an appearance at the White House press briefing to discuss mental health. Jason Sudeikis, who plays the title character, was joined by other cast members to talk with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden about the importance of mental health in overall well-being.

The light-hearted exchange began with a question from a fictitious sports critic, Trent Crimm, which Sudeikis answered from behind the lectern in the White House briefing room. He noted that mental health is a popular theme on the show, and encouraged people to check in on the mental health of their friends, family, and co-workers.

“No matter who you are, no matter where you live, no matter who you voted for,” Sudeikis said, “we all have in common as human beings the fact that we know someone or have been that person who has struggled, that’s felt isolated, that’s felt anxious, that has felt alone.”

The cast members also discussed the importance of creating a supportive environment and taking the time to listen to those who are struggling. Sudeikis noted that it is important to ask how people are doing, and to listen sincerely.

The White House press briefing was a unique opportunity for the cast of Ted Lasso to spread awareness about mental health and the importance of looking after one another. The exchange was a reminder that mental health is a universal issue, and that we all have the power to make a difference.