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Allison Janney’s favorite character in the animated comedy “Minions” is not voiced by any of her A-list costars like Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm or Michael Keaton. Wisely not bruising any Hollywood egos with her words, she reveals that it’s her movie’s boss — director-animator-voiceactor Pierre Coffin — whose character she enjoys the most.

“I think Bob is my favorite,” the 55-year-old told “Made in Hollywood” of the little servant whose voice is played by Coffin. “I just love him ’cause he’s got a little bit of fear in him, but he trusts in you with his heart. You just fall in love with him.”

It’s a safe pick for another reason: Coffin voices all the Minions.

As for Janney, she took on the voice of Madge Nelson – an experience she described as “exhausting,” but “a lot of fun.” “Minions,” the spinoff to the “Despicable Me” franchise, lands in theaters Friday. — Written by Dahvi Shira

Watch a clip of Janney’s favorite character Bob from “Minions” below:

–Dahvi Shira

She never had to appear on camera, but Allison Janney says acting with her voice alone on “Minions” left her “exhausted.”

“I have big cards with my lines up, and we just do them over and over in different ways,” Allison, who does the voice of Madge Nelson, tells “Made in Hollywood.” “Say it this way – a little more evil. Or sunshine on top of that evil. Just tons of different direction. I would come out of every session completely hoarse because there were a lot of screaming scenes, especially when we go to see Scarlett Overkill.”

Only Janney never actually saw Scarlett’s voice actress, Sandra Bullock, or costar Jon Hamm, as each showed up in the studio separately. “I only wish that I could be in the same room with all the other actors so we could experience it together.”

“Minions” opens Friday.