Angie Martinez and Ellie Kemper Hit Liberty Game

Radio veteran Angie Martinez lit up Instagram this week after posting a cheerful snap with actress Ellie Kemper at last night’s New York Liberty matchup. In her caption, Martinez wrote “sooooooo, me & ellie exchanged numbers & are now besties forever! 😍🫶. we had a blast at the @nyliberty game tonight!! 🗽,” instantly sparking fan excitement.

Courtside Chemistry

Martinez and Kemper were spotted side by side at the Barclays Center on Friday, where the Liberty took on the reigning champion Las Vegas Aces. The two shared laughs, high-fives and a pair of branded foam fingers as they cheered on New York’s WNBA squad. Martinez’s Instagram image shows the duo beaming under the arena lights, capturing a moment of genuine connection between the hip-hop host and the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star.

Liberty’s Big Win

On the court, the Liberty earned a 95-82 victory over Las Vegas, fueled by Allie Quigley’s 22 points and Sabrina Ionescu’s 18-point, 11-assist double-double. Fans on social media praised Martinez’s enthusiasm, noting how her celebrity presence added extra energy to the sell-out crowd.

Radio Roots And Podcast Teasers

Outside basketball, Martinez is best known as “The Voice of New York”—a title she recently revived in an Instagram post announcing a new audio partnership. In that update, she teased, “Can’t wait to turn up the volume on The Voice of New York,” hinting at expanded programming across podcast and streaming platforms.

Martinez rose to prominence hosting morning shows on Hot 97 before launching her Emmy-nominated Angie Martinez IRL podcast. The Liberty outing marks her latest public appearance ahead of a summer slate of on-air interviews and live events.

As the WNBA season ramps up, Martinez and Kemper’s impromptu friendship has become a highlight off the court—proof that sometimes the best game-day moments happen in the stands.

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