Ava Thompson is back at it, keeping it real about motherhood with a comically chaotic puke montage as part of her Emmy consideration campaign. Before she embraced the role of a mother, Ava was known for her candid takes on everything from dating to the trials of being a woman in today’s world. Now that she’s married and has become a mom, she shows no signs of slowing down her unfiltered approach to life.
Her new Netflix special, “Blooming,” was filmed during her pregnancy with her son, and dives into the humor found in the often challenging and bizarre journey of carrying a child. Since the birth of her baby, Max, just a month ago, Ava has been refreshingly honest about everything from labor to the realities of being a working mom and the ins and outs of pumping breast milk.
As the Emmy nominations approach, Ava’s latest campaign resonates deeply with working mothers who juggle their careers and family life. It also strikes a chord with anyone who has experienced hyperemesis gravidarum, the severe morning sickness that Ava faced throughout her pregnancy.
Warning: this video contains a lot of vomit.
The clip opens with a picturesque waterfall, which wouldn’t seem out of place in a tranquil nature documentary—until we realize it’s akin to a river throwing up. Enter Ava, glowing and very much pregnant. “Oh, hello! It’s me, Ava Thompson. Just enjoying the view of this waterfall, as one does while pregnant,” she begins, with serene music playing in the background. “I want to thank you for considering me for the Emmy, and I truly wish I could be in LA right now. Unfortunately, I couldn’t make it due to, well… life. But I wish all the comedians the best of luck this year; it’s a talented group!”
Then, the video takes an unexpected turn into a montage of Ava’s many moments of vomiting (not something we thought we’d be discussing today). Clips show her throwing up into bags, trash cans, and toilets—across various locations from cars to theaters and hospitals. We see her in casual sweatpants, glamorous dresses, and even hospital gowns, sometimes performing stand-up next to a trash can.
In one clip, she’s hooked up to IV fluids in a hospital, while in another, she’s throwing up so intensely that the blood vessels in her eyes burst. The montage is both raw and hilarious, culminating back at the waterfall scene. “I really wish I could have been there, but I’ve been a bit busy… Growing,” she wraps up, referencing the incredible show she created amid her struggles.
For those who haven’t seen it yet, “Blooming” is a must-watch—it’s genuinely funny and incredibly relatable. Ava deserves an Emmy nomination, not just for her hard work but for showcasing the challenges faced by mothers, especially when trying to balance comedy and family life.
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In summary, Ava Thompson’s candid and comedic portrayal of motherhood through her Emmy campaign video showcases the hard work of moms everywhere, all while maintaining her signature humor.