What’s Not to Love? OITNB’s Lea DeLaria

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  • Опубліковано 16 сер 2015
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  • @luchie2388
    @luchie2388 8 років тому +602

    There is something very attractive about this type of confidence

  • @leticialobatop
    @leticialobatop 8 років тому +796

    I can't believe she's 57! :O

    • @gigiajavon122
      @gigiajavon122 8 років тому +5

      What?? She looks goid

    • @leticialobatop
      @leticialobatop 8 років тому +27

      Right?! I wouldn't give her a day over 45!

    • @Feliciasam
      @Feliciasam 8 років тому +7

      I know right ??? she's so cuteee

    • @Babypanda98
      @Babypanda98 8 років тому +3

      Letícia Lobato seriously! She looks sooo young

    • @ksmurfer
      @ksmurfer 8 років тому +1

      whattt?!

  • @gigiajavon122
    @gigiajavon122 8 років тому +514

    I love her and her spirit! Love her style. She's come a long way

    • @gigiajavon122
      @gigiajavon122 8 років тому

      Ijeoma A. I agree. I wonder how they get asked or selected for these pieces

    • @StyleLikeU1
      @StyleLikeU1  8 років тому +1

      Ijeoma A. email info@stylelikeu.com and tell us about your story 💗

    • @immanuelharice7086
      @immanuelharice7086 8 років тому +1

      +StyleLikeU In my head i like, no i love this program. I should be on it. Then,I think wait your a nobody. If i could be on it. I would be so humbled.

    • @neyaaa7
      @neyaaa7 8 років тому +7

      +Immanuel Harice you're not a nobody you're a somebody! Who cares how many people know you! If you share your vulnerabilities and people can relate that's the most important thing! :)

  • @chikarar7931
    @chikarar7931 7 років тому +173

    I'm married to a "butch" *we call them studs down here in the south*
    And she is everything!!

  • @MsMEAGAIN1
    @MsMEAGAIN1 8 років тому +166

    This is a side note but her suit/tuxedo (I see that side stripe girl...) is impeccable!!

  • @peaceinmyhand.
    @peaceinmyhand. 8 років тому +69

    her position is so important; her success, her success at her age, her authenticity, she's so real.

  • @HLB313
    @HLB313 7 років тому +185

    "I read Fat is a Feminist Issue but half way through I got bored and ate it"
    DEAD.

  • @tomcruisemiddleteeth
    @tomcruisemiddleteeth 8 років тому +248

    All of these videos make me cry and I feel so helpless because I can't protect all of these amazing people. At the same time, I'm so glad they're all so strong. We're all so strong.

    • @vascello89
      @vascello89 6 років тому +2

      You are so nice :)

  • @saltypretzzel9668
    @saltypretzzel9668 7 років тому +47

    when she said "whats not to love" that brought the biggest smile to my face

  • @huntingtonsdiseaseawarenes850
    @huntingtonsdiseaseawarenes850 8 років тому +114

    This woman is so badass

  • @elisedoan7089
    @elisedoan7089 7 років тому +27

    Lea Delaria is someone I look up to in a butch grandma sort of way. So inspiring, great stories and advice. Glad she'll be in my city for pride this weekend even though I can't go.

  • @Kim-nr1ks
    @Kim-nr1ks 8 років тому +51

    She might feel handsome, but her soul is goddamn beautiful.

  • @CandiceBrathwaiteAboderin
    @CandiceBrathwaiteAboderin 8 років тому +83

    This is what society needs. So honest and beautiful. Please keep these videos coming.

  • @xodancerxo312
    @xodancerxo312 7 років тому +33

    lea needs to write a damn book!

    • @lss74
      @lss74 3 роки тому +1

      I'd read that book

  • @katharctica
    @katharctica 8 років тому +38

    there's no fucking reason to not adore Lea, and as she said, "feel your emotions" is the way everyone should live their lives.

  • @cam-bo11
    @cam-bo11 8 років тому +85

    "I always say I read 'Fat Is a Feminist Issue'. Half way through I got bored and ate it." Hahahahaha. Love her.

  • @nicoleb7196
    @nicoleb7196 8 років тому +41

    I absolutely love this video. I love the pride she has. I love the confidence she has.

  • @3RoseNoire3
    @3RoseNoire3 8 років тому +62

    Love her. And it never realized on OITNB but I love her hands.

  • @BabyBirdx
    @BabyBirdx 8 років тому +208

    HEY, BABY BUTCH! 😂

    • @gentleeyes
      @gentleeyes 6 років тому +8

      I laughed out loud at that. It was a cute image.

  • @DrummerElliott
    @DrummerElliott 8 років тому +20

    She's fucking awesome.

  • @alexc9523
    @alexc9523 7 років тому +48

    I died when she said baby butch 😂😂

  • @liabw05
    @liabw05 8 років тому +18

    Wow her style is amazing! Love her radiance!

  • @JC-sb3bp
    @JC-sb3bp 8 років тому +32

    Yes! I hope to have even a tenth of Leas confidence one day, so awesome and positive!

  • @Kaseraify
    @Kaseraify 8 років тому +14

    I tear, every time i watch these beautiful women speak. Captures your emotions right at at the bulls eye.

  • @thrivesurvive
    @thrivesurvive 8 років тому +33

    Awesome interview! Lea DeLaria is a great role model. Love her work on Orange.

  • @meurtri9312
    @meurtri9312 8 років тому +51

    "... all 30 of could have stopped this guy."

    • @MegaPsychodrama
      @MegaPsychodrama 8 років тому +4

      +meurtri Just 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @DOLLYMAYLAY
    @DOLLYMAYLAY 8 років тому +3

    in finding way out of my eating disorder, discovering this channel is the best thing ever happened to me this year, so far. thank you so much.

  • @KTH000
    @KTH000 7 років тому +18

    "I read, Fat as a Feminist, and halfway through I got board and ate it." - thank you for this quote Lea DeLaria

  • @vodkahouse6662
    @vodkahouse6662 8 років тому +9

    she is the kinda person u wanna hug for no reason bc she is so sweet and strong ^_^

    • @vodkahouse6662
      @vodkahouse6662 6 місяців тому

      guess what years later i revisited this as the only openly queer stand up comedian of my country. Thank you

  • @rose_quartz_loveandlight
    @rose_quartz_loveandlight 8 років тому +19

    Love Lea so much! Phenomenal woman and awesome in OITNB 👍🏻👑

  • @tyraeyacollins3533
    @tyraeyacollins3533 8 років тому +19

    to me she looks way younger than she is, and tbh I love her so fucking much she's such an amazing comedian 😍💘

  • @roxettera6958
    @roxettera6958 8 років тому +10

    Lea is amazing! I love her and shes such a great role model!! ☺️❤️

  • @tmartin98
    @tmartin98 8 років тому +37

    Ahhhhh, I love Lea!!!! What a well, put-together video. Good job StyleLikeU, keep up the good work, including you Lea you amazing human being 🙆🏻

  • @TheDtfamu89
    @TheDtfamu89 8 років тому +19

    When you get a certain age... You just decide to be you...and everyone else has to take it or leave it, but to you, it's fine anyway.

  • @adriennerudie922
    @adriennerudie922 8 років тому +6

    Lea you're a sweet, gentle, and powerful soul! You inspire me to be confident and to kick ass! Love you, Big Boo!!!

  • @muniiecah
    @muniiecah 8 років тому +9

    I love her. It gives me hope that people like her are big in this fucked up industry.

  • @mariaroman8903
    @mariaroman8903 8 років тому +12

    I love her! Very inspiring, strong woman.

  • @BD-jq8sv
    @BD-jq8sv 8 років тому +26

    what a inspiration x

  • @ijohannesen2694
    @ijohannesen2694 8 років тому +142

    "Fat isn't ugly". Yes mama and this coming from a skinny b. Accept yourself, love yourself. The rest is bs.

  • @candygram501
    @candygram501 8 років тому +12

    You're an inspiration to all of us humans who are nervously trying to be ourselves.
    Thank you StyleLikeU for encouraging us all to do just that!

  • @leoniefritz8719
    @leoniefritz8719 8 років тому +30

    She just made my day. 😊😀😂

  • @hedvig4118
    @hedvig4118 8 років тому

    I am absolutely in love with this series, they feed my soul with so much positivity and I'm so happy they exist. THANK YOU

  • @immawatchanotheronegirl2189
    @immawatchanotheronegirl2189 5 років тому +2

    I really REALLY enjoyed listening to her speak. Thank you guys so much

  • @SalemElectro7
    @SalemElectro7 8 років тому +9

    i love her. I find her an engaging, funny, intelligent person. But holy fuckety shit, I had no idea she was 57! Grrrl time has been kind to you.

  • @YvesyM
    @YvesyM 7 років тому +2

    these stories are so grounding and always knock me, with my own struggles, in to place. so glad I found this channel.wish I could do some sort of project like this.wish I could show this channel to the rest of the world! It's great

  • @dorade8168
    @dorade8168 8 років тому

    She's so authentic, honest, brilliant!
    A really inspiring person!

  • @THEFOFF
    @THEFOFF 8 років тому +6

    What an amazing human being!

  • @anisequoia6975
    @anisequoia6975 7 років тому +3

    "There just emotions ya know!? They're not gonna grow up and have lives of their own!"
    I loved that, that was hilariously great!

  • @chemt4684
    @chemt4684 2 роки тому

    Love her. Especially how she spoke about emotions. Very inspiring. Thank you.

  • @xatheios
    @xatheios 8 років тому

    God, I lover her so much. She's all I've ever wanted to be. Thank you so much for shooting this!

  • @starpasta
    @starpasta 8 років тому +5

    This is so awesome. Love Lea Delaria and how she is so comfortable in her own skin.

  • @iMandyHere
    @iMandyHere 8 років тому +3

    Love her so much! Glad she was a part of this.

  • @NesbiMaret
    @NesbiMaret 8 років тому +15

    12 years of catholic school, I relate to that, lol!

  • @roblesr.6878
    @roblesr.6878 8 років тому +1

    This made me cry!

  • @sleepydumpling
    @sleepydumpling 8 років тому

    Lea is amazing. Listening to her speak is truly a gift.

  • @Emmmm763
    @Emmmm763 8 років тому

    this was such a lovely video...she just seemed very happy and hearing her say she loves herself was so nice

  • @amsterzb9329
    @amsterzb9329 8 років тому

    What encouraging things to hear from someone who has been through so much. Self-acceptance should be everyone's goal, and she has shared some nuggets of truth.

  • @kmienfoli
    @kmienfoli 8 років тому +4

    I wish one day I'll be able to love myself and be proud of who I am like she does.

  • @niaisboring
    @niaisboring 8 років тому +2

    I love her so much, especially after watching this she's incredible!!

  • @MissAnitaManbadly
    @MissAnitaManbadly 8 років тому

    I have loved her for years and I think this statement of self is just outstanding.

  • @aleksismil
    @aleksismil 8 років тому

    It is beautiful to hear someone speak of the strength it took them to accept themselves just the way they are! And just like she said: "What is there not to love? Look at me!"

  • @Ale-rq1nz
    @Ale-rq1nz 8 років тому

    I love the concept behind this project so much, and I love that you included an actress from my favorite show 😊👏🏽

  • @mariamusoga
    @mariamusoga 8 років тому

    so happy i found this channel

  • @vsquared2000
    @vsquared2000 8 років тому +149

    I would love it if they did ruby rose

    • @whatsreflected
      @whatsreflected 8 років тому +8

      That would be so flipping cool

    • @desireetatarazuk8678
      @desireetatarazuk8678 6 років тому +9

      Why? Because she’s the Johnny Depp of lesbians? There are so many more interesting and attractive lesbians out there.

    • @killerkandi133
      @killerkandi133 5 років тому +2

      Yeah she’s had a very interesting story, almost transitioned

    • @professorrosenstock5026
      @professorrosenstock5026 4 роки тому

      That would do Gangnam style.

  • @Aspoonfuloflondon
    @Aspoonfuloflondon 8 років тому +3

    I love her!!! She is so kick ass! Definitely an inspiring woman! ❤️

  • @Princess_Sassiel
    @Princess_Sassiel 8 років тому +1

    Yes girl! I love how proud you are to be you ❤️ totally inspiring ☺️

  • @bribri9246
    @bribri9246 8 років тому

    One of my favorites, she was so inspiring

  • @sallymendzela7275
    @sallymendzela7275 8 років тому

    Thanks Lea! What a kind, powerful, soulful gal you are. A gift to the universe.

  • @sandrasherman9294
    @sandrasherman9294 2 роки тому

    Thank you for your acting and singing.

  • @TheLazySummers
    @TheLazySummers 8 років тому +9

    Serious video, crazy important, great message but what I really want to comment on is the cuff links! I LOVE those cuff links!

  • @LuvJewels7
    @LuvJewels7 5 років тому

    She rocks! Thank you 🙏🏻❤️

  • @meremeth
    @meremeth 8 років тому +2

    Ah I love her so much!! Such an incredible woman

  • @MurdoMacLean
    @MurdoMacLean 8 років тому

    It's an honour to have her shape my teenage years, what an inspiration x

  • @xodancerxo312
    @xodancerxo312 7 років тому

    i've rewatched this so many times

  • @umberdandelion
    @umberdandelion 8 років тому +4

    So inspiring

  • @hannahmaestv
    @hannahmaestv 8 років тому

    She is so fantastic. This was a very lovely video!

  • @JudithARobinson
    @JudithARobinson 8 років тому

    I always love your videos, but this was one of the best!

  • @neenah773
    @neenah773 8 років тому

    She's so awesome and empowering!

  • @eden8637
    @eden8637 7 років тому

    She's so amazing, I adore her.

  • @patriciasmith5213
    @patriciasmith5213 8 років тому

    Love this woman. Thank you xxx

  • @timmy13duffy
    @timmy13duffy 8 років тому

    Thank YOU!!!

  • @WW-mx4rf
    @WW-mx4rf 8 років тому

    I was kinda iffy about her for the longest time, but after watching this...I love her! So inspiring and well spoken.

  • @kthoopify
    @kthoopify 8 років тому +7

    OH MY GOD YES.

  • @SickPuppies203
    @SickPuppies203 8 років тому +1

    Her personality is amazing and she's very gorgeous

  • @poohbear539100
    @poohbear539100 8 років тому +1

    Truly amazing.

  • @Caroleeena
    @Caroleeena 8 років тому +9

    I want to see her stand-up! I want to hear her talk about all the stuff she references in this interview. Does anyone know where I can find some of her stuff online?
    To Lea, if you see this. Thank you for being you. Your bravery in all things makes me feel braver and I appreciate your authenticity very much. I'd say you are doing what you set out to do in this world. Thank you.

  • @nesssssa23
    @nesssssa23 8 років тому +10

    she's amazing

    • @nesssssa23
      @nesssssa23 8 років тому

      +sonoki82 how

    • @Jencifer13
      @Jencifer13 8 років тому

      nessrodriguez, Don't feed the troll... it will go away if we ignore it.

    • @nesssssa23
      @nesssssa23 8 років тому

      +ScarlettCrimson I just want to know how someone can think so poorly of someone?

  • @fearthequeer2746
    @fearthequeer2746 8 років тому

    Love this video. You go Lea!

  • @LenaN1994
    @LenaN1994 8 років тому

    I love this woman so much! She is so strong, confident and very handsome. More women need to be like her!

  • @bijanlove8000
    @bijanlove8000 7 років тому

    I adore this human being!

  • @Christina-uq4bw
    @Christina-uq4bw 8 років тому

    I CRIED WHEN SHE MENTIONED THR SHOW I LOVE HER SFM

  • @MonkeyDLuffy-rr3wl
    @MonkeyDLuffy-rr3wl 3 роки тому +1

    Such a positive woman!
    I hope I'll get there sometime.

  • @wickedest-witch
    @wickedest-witch 7 років тому

    I love her so much. As a young butch it's so wonderful seeing her speak of her own butch identity with so much pride and self love ❤️

  • @TheCharGirl
    @TheCharGirl 8 років тому

    This is awesome!

  • @xodancerxo312
    @xodancerxo312 7 років тому

    Awww I love her so much

  • @sylviem.1299
    @sylviem.1299 4 роки тому +1

    Breath of fresh f**k**g fantastic air. Love her.

  • @djgeez1399
    @djgeez1399 3 роки тому +1

    We love you too!!

  • @MR-tn5kv
    @MR-tn5kv 3 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @allygurngemoeder2795
    @allygurngemoeder2795 7 років тому

    i adore this woman so much

  • @ashlynch8181
    @ashlynch8181 8 років тому

    She's so great!