Pam Grier, action hero icon
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- Опубліковано 25 тра 2024
- She was a gun-toting goddess who made her name in blaxploitation films like "Coffy" and "Foxy Brown," and inspired director Quentin Tarantino to write a film especially for her. But action star Pam Grier proved to be more than just proficient at taking down drug dealers; she also beat cancer. The actress talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about starring in the Amazon Prime horror series "Them: The Scare," and why she agreed to work in a genre that she finds terrifying.
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She needs her own star in Hollywood.
IKR???
@@HenriettaHudson-we4wv It costs $75K. Maybe QT will sponsor it.
She doesn't have a star? Not only shocking, but unacceptable! She's one-of-a-kind. WTF, Hollywood!
@@sharone.langley2923 wait… so who “gifts” the stars their $75k section of pavement them? The City of Los Angeles? 🤔Cause they’re always making a speech at the ceremonies… or the City of West Hollywood or some civic group..
Oh absolutely! I think it’s a crime she isn’t!
She should have won an Oscar for Jackie Brown. It was an insult that she wasn’t even nominated.
That was a good flick . Love PG
I think Tarantino's overuse of the N-word throughout played a part. After a while you become irritated just hearing it so often. I'm sure the Academy nominating committee felt the same way. I only came to this conclusion a couple weeks ago when a black channel replayed JB with those specific edits. Everyone's performance is so much better without the incendiary slurs.
@@Scorchy666 Overuse ? Just say you don't spend much time in public to hear that word more often than not
She played the part low key and NOT over the top...There was no "flashy" Oscar moment - it was an intelligent, smart performance - she was robbed of a nomination and potential win. I don't think the use of the "N" word had much to do with it, then. She was an action star...Stay in your lane...that probably had more to do with it.
So true!!!
The finest 75yo ever!!!
Happy Birthday!! 🎉
I hope I look like that when I'm 75 🙂
I KNOW, RIGHT!?
Dare I say, she looks so good and carries herself so well, she would put most of these modern women boss B's to SHAME.
Pam is strikingly gorgeous always 👑💜🤎💜
PAM GRIER @75!!!!! THE TOTAL GOAT!!!! OFTEN IMITATED, NEVER DUPLICATED!!!!
She was...& still is...ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. Period.
And smart and talented!
@@324cmac That was a given...but to look THAT great at 75?!...that's amazing!
Yes
Pam needs her flowers
I met Pam at the Beverly Center back in 2001 or 02. When I asked her for a hug, she was nice enough to give me one. She made a young mans dream come true. A true Icon
She wrote a wonderful autobiography a few years ago. Read it! She's had such a wonderful, interesting life, and it ain't over yet, Baby!
Pam Grier is an ICON! Keep doing what makes you happy Pam!
Timeless legend. Coffy is so ridiculously good.
HELLO MR. BENJAMIN😀😀.. I LOVE THE INTRO MUSIC TO "COFFY."
I watched it for the first time last night
@@CHERYLRGAYthe music in Coffy is SO GOOD. Roy Ayers is think?
@@Mister_ListenerCorrect!
@@charlieo.possum5501 coffy is the color of your skin. Coffy is the world you live in…sing it with me! And then deniece williams sings Coffy Baby. Damn i need to pull this up on Spotify right now. Ha!
She has aged beautifully. It's nice that she's still working.
Mad respect for this iconic woman. Happy Birthday, Miss Pam. You are and always will be a legend.
Jackie Brown is QT’s best movie and Pam Grier is the definition of cool.
Agreed on both counts!
Yes! And those outfits are just off the hook!
Agreed!
100%
LEWWWWWIIIIIIISSSSSSSS 😂
0:32 “Have no fear, Pam Grier is here.”
When Pam Grier hit the screen in the 1970s I fell in love with her beauty her stature her strength back then she changed the game. Much respect to you Miss Greer be well.
Pam Grier American and worldwide feminist ICON!!!!🤩😍
I HAD SOME COFFY THIS MORNING
She was a superhero back in the 1970s. That she’s still here is a strong indication that she’s a superhero in 2024. Loved her then, love Pam Grief now.
Happy birthday, Pam! You're a true legend!
75?! She looks like she's in her 40's! So glad she beat cancer and is able to give us so much more. Go Pam!
She's a Queen .5'8" 38*28*38 100% Woman. She Makes Proud to Be a African-American. (smile)
Being the most affluent and influential black culture in the world ya shouldn't have a problem with pride.
Pam is the epitome of black girl magic! What a legend. Love her!
What a great voice. I could listen to Pam talk 24/7,.
Give her an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement please. It is past due.😘
I’ve been saying this for years! It’s long overdue! I wish I could get this message to Quentin Tarantino!
Dang, 75 looks good on her.
A icon!!! Still gorgeous!!!
I hope she gets royalties for use of her image at that coffee shop!💌
I Was Just Thinking About what you said when I saw the "Pam's Coffy" segment. My Thoughts EXACTLY!!!
I’ve had such a huge crush on Pam for so many years. She is still and will always be Foxy Brown. Beautiful. 🙏💪🌍🌏🌎❤️🇺🇸🖖
Jackie Brown is my favorite QT film and an all time favorite because of Pam Grier’s performance. She was the definition of a badass (20+ years after her “prime”) but displayed a wide emotional range that surprised and impressed me. Can’t wait to visit ‘Pam’s Coffy’ next time I’m in LA.
"If I have to tell you to shut up ONE more time, I'm gone SHUT you up!"
😂😂
Happy Birthday Pam Grier! 🥳❤️✌️
I love Pam……a true icon from my childhood and today❤
Pam Grier is still absolutely gorgeous.
I now want to see her in roles if a medical doctor, a kawyer or a teacher
Happy Birthday To My All-Time Favorite Actresses! 🌹🌹🌹
May God continue to bless Dr. Pam Grier.
Between her and Grace Jones May birthdays are all the action baddies❣️
I could not agree more. I have an affinity for them both. Whenever I see Pam I think of Grace. Icons. 🥰👌🏾
💯Yes maam, Pam was doing it first! She had such an impact as a woman who was not a victim! Love you Ms. Pam! ❤
I love Pam Grier. “Jackie Brown” was my introduction to her. The scene with Robert Forster as Max Cherry picking her up at the prison, the look in his eyes, I think we all fell in love with her. RIP Robert Forster.
I love that scene. Her and Robert were perfect.
Words can NOT reflect how Adorned Pam is ♥️
My first ceiling poster was Jackie Brown!!
God Speed Pam…keep rolling’m out 🙏♥️♥️
Ms. Grier and I have a lot in common. USAF connection, college and high school alma maters in Denver, and only seven years separate us. I'm rather proud of that.
Finest 75 year old I ever seen...
Pam Grier is one of the best BADASS O.G. of all time!
Man, I love Pam Greir. Her part in Jackie Brown is legend level.
"You Take Small Steps, but you keep moving... Forward".
Pam Grier ' 24
Pam Grier has lived quite a life. I respect her so much. I’m glad she’s living a good life.
I used to always rent her films at Movie World 30 YEARS AGO and Coffy was the BEST film out of all of her starring films from the 70's. I found it on VHS at the Goodwill over 10 YEARS AGO.
Pam Grier is so beautiful. My favorite Pam Grier movies are Coffy, Foxy Brown, and Friday Foster. Happy 75th birthday!
SHE IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! A LIVING ICON 😍💗👑
Loved growing up in the 70s and 80s watching Pam Grier whipping everybody's a$% on the big screen!
Happy 75 yrs young !!!
Jackie Brown should have won an Oscar for that role!!!
Great interview. I had a chance to meet her for the first time in 2007 at Chicago's DePaul Theater school. I got a photo op with her and she signed my Miami Vice II "The Prodigal son" son VHS tape. That was one of the best days of my life. Thanks Ms. Grier.
After all these years my Queen still looks good 👑
She's a true legend and icon!!! Foxy Brown
Pam Grier is a Queen
Pam Grier iconic living treasure
One of the finest Sisters to ever grace the screen. Icon ♥️
I remember going to the movies in the '70's to see Pam Grier flicks as a teen (my favorite was "Coffy" & "Friday Foster""). She was fine back then and still is today. Keep going Ms. Grier! You've still got it!
Happy Birthday, thanks for all the movies depicting strong Black women, and we love you 💖
Richard Pryor would still be alive if they stayed together. She had him off drugs, exercising and eating healthy but he couldn't stay away from the drugs. She wanted a family but was unlucky in love
Richard Pryor had low self-esteem. He probably sabotaged the relationship because he didn't feel that he deserved it. It happens often.
What he did to her was GRIMEY though...
So very true.
He would have drained the life out of her. He was toxic
He was also gay
When I was a too-tall kid with big feet, I saw her in magazines and wanted to be just like her. 😊
Happy 75th❤❤❤
75???!!! The Queen looks amazing! Peace and blessings forever and always. Jackie Brown is one of the greatest movies every made!
A nice piece for a deserving lady. One thing that really annoyed me is when they rattled off her "Jackie Brown" co-stars, Robert Forster wasn't included. Anyone who saw the movie knows how great he was as Max Cherry, the Bailbondsman who helps Jackie out of her jam. It was shameful not to mention him.
These films saved Hollywood,my girl the black goddess,ms.pam Grier ❤
NOTHING BUT RESPECT AND LOVE TO YOU MS. PAM GRIER
Pam Grier is the BEST!
I love Pam Grier She's a legend She deserve much love. Empowering women means alot to us women. Happy 75th birthday Ms. Pam ♊
Beauty beyond belief.
Happy Birthday, Sheba!!!
Happy Birthday, Coffy!!!
Happy Birthday, Foxy!!!
Happy Birthday, Jackie!!!
Happy Birthday, Ms Pam Grier!!!
🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁
Still fine, and Gorgeous, at 75 years young! Happy Birthday Pam Grier!
jackie brown is my favorite movie, hands-down period ! and i hope pam grier is getting HER SHARE of ‘pam’s coffy’ .
💯💯
I love Pam, Coffy was and is one of my favorite movies. Mainly because my mom was a fan and watched that movie when it came out at the drive in theatre.. wow those were the days.
She is such an icon ,a legend forever Pam Grier ,long live the héroe !
Much love ❤️ Pam Grier.
I know this might sound crass, but I wonder if Pam's getting a cut from Quentin's coffee shop. After all, he's using her image on everything! I hope they came to some sort of agreement.
I would hope so. But she seems extremely satisfied with the project.
I hear you!👍
I drive by there all the time and have wondered the same..
Same thoughts
I almost lost interest in the video when I saw that part. She better be getting paid.
Her acting was superb in in Them 2nd season!
Ms. Grier is a real joy. I'm so happy that she is healthy and enjoying life. Best wishes to her.
Wonderful interview. Glad to see Pam is still thriving!
Happy Birthday Queen Pam Grier!🎉❤
Love Pam Grier.
Happy birthday, Pam! Brilliant actor beautiful human. ❤
Absolute queen, role model and a stunner.
4:10 “Maybe, my husband, uh partner, mate was filmmaking.”
CLASSIC BEAUTY
love you miss Grier
Happy blessed birthday 🎂 beautiful 🌹 Pam!! A true ICON. ❤
Happy Belated 75th Birthday. 🎂
Thank you for this fabulous segment. I love Pam Grier.
❤ 👑 Pam Grier 👑 ❤
🎂 Happy 🎉 Birthday 🎂
❤ 🖤 💚 ICON ❤ 🖤 💚
We LOVE Pam Grier!!
She and Ertha Kitt (who played Catwoman) really paved the way for action movies starring women.
She definitely made her mark in her films. She'll be remembered for her contributions.
Jackie Brown!
That’s right! Put some respect on her name! She is the definition of “icon.” May she always be blessed and protected in all she does.🙏🏽💖
Pam Grier is one of my favorites, she was the first blaxploitation woman action star in the 70s , not many were brave enough to do what she did in the early 70s, but she did it and nailed it. Kudos for Pam Grier.
Absolutely a LEGEND
Pam Grier is truly a Foxy Legend.
Pam Grier is one of my icons. No, I don’t look like her. But her confidence, beauty, intelligence, toughness and sassiness are so inspiring. She seems so kind and approachable, even though she is one of the most beautiful women to ever live. A natural banging body and a face like no other. Jackie Brown is my all time favorite movie. Thx for this interview Sunday Morning. Live long and Prosper Miss Grier!
Man my one and only celebrity crush when I was a kid! We love you! Thank you for all you have done. Certified legend!
Happy 75th B-Day Pam Grier, God Bless You. I Love Women Build Like When You Were in 1970, 80s & 90s. (smile)
🎉Happy 75th birthday to Pam Grier 5 26 We are grateful for our coming of age hours watching your films, your roles supported the belief in our own strength. We can not thank you enough. Have a blessed day.
Keep going strong Pam, may God continue to bless you.
Beautiful. What a great piece. Thanks CBS.
PAM GRIER was my childhood-teenage CRUSH ! and ICON.