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Man of the Year 2011

By Kevin H. Lin

- The Hasty Pudding Theatricals' 2011 Man of the Year, Jay Leno, takes to the stage of New College Theater with producer Nikolus Ray '11 to begin the traditional roast and presentation of the Pudding Pot. By Kevin H. Lin

- Jay Leno presents Natalie Portman '03, portrayed by Ethan Hardy '14, with an Academy Award for her role in "Black Swan," only to take it away moments later. By Kevin H. Lin

- Man of the Year Jay Leno donned an automobile-themed bra at the request of Joan Rivers, portrayed by Matthew DaSilva '12, en route to receiving his Pudding Pot. By Kevin H. Lin

- Jay Leno holds on to Ellen DeGeneres, portrayed by Kyle J. Dancewicz '11, for support as he changes into high-heeled shoes during his roast on the stage of New College Theater. Ellen challenged the 2011 Man of the Year to a dance-off in front of a packed auditorium. By Kevin H. Lin

- 2011 Man of the Year Jay Leno, in a red wig and high-heeled shoes, competes against talk show host Ellen DeGeneres (Kyle J. Dancewicz '11) in a dance-off during his roast at New College Theater. By Kevin H. Lin

- Harvard President Drew G. Faust, portrayed by Brandon J. Ortiz '12, presented Man of the Year Jay Leno with a series of tasks to complete before receiving his Pudding Pot. By Kevin H. Lin

- Oprah Winfrey, portrayed by Charleton A. Lamb '11, joins producer Matthew Whitaker '12 on stage at the Man of the Year ceremony to compete in a celebrity-naming contest against Jay Leno. By Kevin H. Lin

- After earning his Pudding Pot by successfully completing a series of three secret tasks, Man of the Year Jay Leno receives kisses from Hasty Pudding Theatricals cast members Adam R. Gold '11 and Tyler G. Hall '11. By Kevin H. Lin

- Jay Leno dedicates his Pudding Pot to friend and mentor Jack Lemmon '47, who received the Hasty Pudding Theatricals' Man of the Year Award in 1973. By Kevin H. Lin

- Following the roast and presentation of the Pudding Pot, Man of the Year Jay Leno speaks to reporters at a press conference held at New College Theater. By Kevin H. Lin

- Hasty Pudding Theatricals' Man of the Year Jay Leno kisses his Pudding Pot during a press conference prior to the opening night performance of the Hasty Pudding's 163rd production, "Kashmir If You Can." By Kevin H. Lin

- Man of the Year Jay Leno is greeted by Anthony T. Oblen '14 and Kyle J. Dancewicz '11 following a press conference at New College Theater. By Kevin H. Lin

Jay Leno receives his Pudding Pot as the Hasty Pudding Theatricals' Man of the Year for 2011.

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