In 2014, Will Ferrell and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith made headlines for looking similar. After much anticipation and a charity fundraiser, the two squared off in a once-in-a-lifetime drum battle on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, with Ferrell taking the victory after pulling out an infamous cowbell (a la the “Don’t Fear The Reaper” SNL sketch).
It seems that the two lookalikes have remained dedicated to raising money for charity, as they just announced the Red Hot Benefit Comedy + Music Show & Quinceanera. Set to take place on April 29th at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA, the show will feature music from RHCP and other Smith-chosen acts, as well as the comedy of Ferrell and his Funny or Die team.
In a statement, Will Ferrell said, “I have only one great regret in life and it’s that I never actually celebrated my quinceanera. I’d like to think it was just a simple oversight by my mother, but there has been a void inside me for many years. Growing up on the mean streets of Irvine, California, I have vivid memories of all my friends celebrating their quinceanera. Well, on April 29th at the Shrine Auditorium, with Red Hot Chili Peppers and a bunch of other really talented comedians and musicians by my side, we are going to right that wrong, and everyone is invited.”
Chad Smith followed up, saying, “We had so much fun with Will on the drum-off and ultimately getting the entire band together to participate on the Tonight Show… So much goodwill came out of one silly joke. We’ve been trying to find another way to get together and do some more good for our respective causes and I think we have found it. I’m going to check with my own mother, because I don’t recall any family photos of my own quinceanera either.”
So there you have it, a chance to celebrate the quinceanera of Will Ferrell and Chad Smith. Tickets and more information are available here.