The actress and comedian spoke to PEOPLE Wednesday evening at the New York City premiere of her new comedyWine Country, where she expressed her appreciation forArchie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor‘s moniker — no doubt at least in part becauseArchieis her own 10-year-old son’s name!
“Well, what an exciting day for Archies!” said Poehler, 47. “And isn’t it nice just to hear good news? We’re so desperate for good news.”
“I love that name — I’ve been a fan for 10 years,” joked theParks and Recreationalum, who also shares 8½-year-old sonAbel Jameswith ex-husbandWill Arnett. “So welcome to the club!”
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The post featured a photo of Meghan, Harry, Archie, Harry’s grandmotherQueen Elizabeth, grandfatherPrince Phillipand Meghan’s mom,Doria Ragland.
The name was somewhat surprising, as Britishoddsmakers’ top picks for potential namesincluded more traditional monikers, like Arthur, James, Phili,p and Albert. In fact, bookies revealed just 60 bets were placed on Archie at 100/1, amounting to exactly $130.
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“Queen bans and cancels Netflix subscription at Buckingham Palace,” joked one individual. “After Meghan’s repeated viewing ofRiverdale, subconsciously makes her decide on Archie as the child’s name.”
Wine Country —starring an ensemble cast including Poehler’s fellowSaturday Night LivealumsTina Fey,Ana Gasteyer,Rachel Dratch,Maya RudolphandPaula Pell— is available to stream Friday on Netflix.
source: people.com
