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Joseph Gordon-Levitt had the right strategy to have fun his spouse Tasha McCauley’s birthday throughout an look on The Tonight Present on Wednesday, June 19. The (500) Days of Summer season star, 43, carried out a canopy of the title observe from Taylor Swift’s 2019 album Lover whereas sitting throughout from Jimmy Fallon. Towards the tip of the section, Jimmy famous that it was an “vital day” for Joseph.

Joseph started gushing about his spouse, and stated he had a particular shout out for her. “At present is definitely my spouse’s birthday, and I’m so unhappy, as a result of she’s not right here in New York with me. I’m right here working, and he or she’s again house, and I really feel so horrible,” he stated. “So, I texted Jimmy, and I used to be like, ‘Can I give her a particular birthday current on the present?’”

Jimmy then gave Joseph an acoustic guitar, and a mic stand was introduced out, and he gave a brief introduction and dedication to the love of his life. “This can be a tune by a singer-songwriter that she actually, actually loves, who you all may know,” he stated. “Babe, you’re probably the most luminous soul I’ve ever met, and I’m so grateful you had been born. Love you.”

Joseph then carried out a really devoted cowl of “Lover,” however he did change the opening line to replicate his spouse’s summer time birthday. “We may depart the Christmas lights up ’til July,” he sang.

Earlier than the quilt, Jimmy complimented Joseph’s musical talents. He began the interview by trying again on the hilarious musical jokes that they’ve finished on the present over time, together with lip sync battles, and a barbershop quartet. “You’re one in every of my favourite actors, however you’re very musically gifted collectively,” he stated.

Jimmy additionally requested Joseph about one in every of his practices to prep for roles, which incorporates making playlists for every character he performs. The actor admitted that he’s been doing so since “earlier than music was on telephones,” however he defined how he feels that it helps. “Should you’re attempting to—I don’t know—be indignant otherwise you’re attempting to be in love, it might actually assist for those who take heed to some indignant music earlier than you shoot otherwise you take heed to some romantic music earlier than you shoot,” he stated.