Amy Poehler's Time 100 Gala Toast: 'Parks & Rec' Star Thanks The Nannies Of The World (VIDEO)

Most comedians never make it onto the annual Time 100 list, but then again, Amy Poehler isn't most comedians.

The "Parks & Recreation" star accepted the honor with all the charm we've come to expect from her at the Gala Tuesday, giving a hilarious and heartfelt speech. She makes mention of her "SNL" buddy Seth Meyers, who attended the Time 100 gala with her in 2008, and how they spoke of one day making it onto the list together.

"It is just as sweet making the list without him," Poehler quipped.

The best part of Poehler's speech (Vulture has a transcript) was who she thanked: her nannies who allow her to have a career and also raise awesome kids. She extended her thank you to all the nannies of the world helping working women:

"I would like to take a moment to thank those people... Some of whom are at your house right now while you're at this event."

Watch her speech below courtesy of Chanee Vijay, {me}longings Studio.




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Comments

[baldguy]

12:17 PM on 05/02/2011

First class, all the way................

[thrillsnswills]

12:59 PM on 05/01/2011

Awesome! The whole speech was great and I'm sure nannies of famous people everywhere wish they were working for Amy and Will. http://crassecards.com/

[Mischief Managed]

03:24 PM on 04/30/2011

Well isn't she just a refreshing change! Excellent speech.

[Mark Taylor 1]

03:06 PM on 04/30/2011

What a wonderfully smart, funny, insightful, thoughtful, and necessary voice in the world of vapid and self congratulatory speeches

[April L Edwards]

10:45 AM on 04/30/2011

Finally, a celebrity who says what should be said every time they accept an award.

[sergal stew]

09:57 PM on 04/29/2011

Classy.

[SubgeniusMustHaveSlack]

07:08 PM on 04/28/2011

Amy is hilarious and beautiful, an incredible combination.

[repugnicansfearme]

02:51 PM on 04/28/2011

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[jaredbrain]

09:40 AM on 04/30/2011

thank you for your quality contribution

[repugnicansfearme]

11:36 AM on 05/01/2011

It could save someone from wasting their time reading this. Public Service.

[baldguy]

12:18 PM on 05/02/2011

Why don't you crawl back under your rock, and ask your Mom to make you a sandwich, with the crusts cut off.....

[logic123]

02:30 PM on 04/28/2011

That was sweet!

[indywoman]

02:19 PM on 04/28/2011

Amy Poehler, you are awesome.

[cydRN]

12:08 PM on 04/28/2011

She's a class act. I find her refreshing and funny and wonderful.

[Miss Ann Thrope]

12:58 PM on 04/28/2011

And as a pair w/ Will Arnett? Even awesomer.