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  • You don't need a fairy godmother or an invitation to the ball to check in with the cast of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella.
    Stars of the musical, Brandy (Cinderella), Paolo Montalban (Prince Christopher), Whoopi Goldberg (Queen Constantina), Victor Garber (King Maximillian), Jason Alexander (Lionel), Bernadette Peters (Stepmother), and Veanne Cox (Calliope), joined EW to discuss their groundbreaking 1997 TV movie, which arrives on Disney+ this Friday.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 754

  • @L.R._Red
    @L.R._Red 3 роки тому +724

    Paolo is the finest Disney prince there has ever been! I stand behind that statement firmly.

    • @Love-Is-Kind
      @Love-Is-Kind 3 роки тому +21

      Agreed

    • @tovolume
      @tovolume 3 роки тому +37

      Yes the first Asian Disney Prince

    • @Wtchking
      @Wtchking 3 роки тому +10

      100 percent.

    • @Love-Is-Kind
      @Love-Is-Kind 3 роки тому +23

      @Ferlay Aguda-Santos I believe that he also played in "Mortal Kombat: Conquest" in case you'd like to enjoy more of his work. You're welcome. Take care and stay healthy. (Smile)

    • @JulieDelahooke
      @JulieDelahooke 3 роки тому +10

      Totally agree 100%

  • @jimmyfjam
    @jimmyfjam 3 роки тому +973

    My mixed Black Filipino daughter watching the Only Cinderella movie and she screams mommy and daddy.
    To have a movie that she sees a prince and Cinderella that looks like her parents. Such fans love this movie.
    Representation is everything. “It’s possible!!” RIP Whitney.

  • @embersinthesnow6691
    @embersinthesnow6691 3 роки тому +520

    Oh my God! Brandy and Paolo never aged??!!!! Wow!

    • @ambermedellin6832
      @ambermedellin6832 3 роки тому +10

      They probably never got away with that!

    • @seppyq3672
      @seppyq3672 3 роки тому +97

      Paolo somehow got even more handsome. And Brand looks looks as gorgeous as ever.

    • @leonesperanza3672
      @leonesperanza3672 3 роки тому +18

      They need to make another version wherein they already king and queens.

    • @fundifferent1
      @fundifferent1 2 роки тому +7

      Paolo aged down!

    • @thepusherwoman
      @thepusherwoman 2 роки тому +8

      A lot of them didn't get old, and Bernadette Peters was 73 on that video.

  • @ciarrajoyner131
    @ciarrajoyner131 3 роки тому +544

    When Natalie Reed's character is at the ball and says "I want a chance at him." I crack up each and every single time! Her humor was effortless! She is missed.

    • @dr.braxygilkeycruises1460
      @dr.braxygilkeycruises1460 3 роки тому +41

      Natalie Desselle-Reid.
      And, yes, she was amazing! She was my sister at Grambling State University. We pledged together. I miss her every day. RIP Soror. 😇🙏🏽

    • @niawhite7457
      @niawhite7457 3 роки тому +29

      I had no idea she died last year RIP to her and Whitney too

    • @aprildakrystal
      @aprildakrystal 3 роки тому

      🙏🏾🙏🏾🌸🌸🌸🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @ambermedellin6832
      @ambermedellin6832 3 роки тому +9

      I still get a kick out of that goofy line!

    • @niawhite7457
      @niawhite7457 3 роки тому +8

      @@ambermedellin6832 I WANT A CHANCE AT HIM!!! 😂

  • @TheBraveIntrovert
    @TheBraveIntrovert 3 роки тому +383

    Awww this is almost everyone....RIP Whitney and Natalie....

    • @lanzinator4734
      @lanzinator4734 3 роки тому +16

      Yeah it's so sad to see who's missing.

    • @Heyu7her3
      @Heyu7her3 3 роки тому +22

      Man... I can't even watch because it's a little bittersweet with Natalie's recent passing.

  • @karl92041
    @karl92041 3 роки тому +308

    As an Asian, it really made me so proud to see Paolo Montalban! I loved seeing someone like me, a FILIPINO who was not playing the part of a servant or the bullied nerd. It was so refreshing, inspiring. I made my son watch it last night. Representation matters. Thank you!
    I do want to add that the PERFORMANCES were amazing. It's not only memorable because of the diversity, I truly loved the songs and dance numbers. The costumes were so whimsical and creative too. Everyone in this movie - cast and crew, should be proud of their work.

    • @CherrelleColeman
      @CherrelleColeman 3 роки тому +15

      Is it safe to say he was the first Asian prince with Disney?

    • @karl92041
      @karl92041 3 роки тому +10

      @@CherrelleColeman I can't verify that. He's the first and only one that I know of. I could be wrong but I don't remember seeing a Hollywood / mainstream movie with an Asian prince. Hopefully, he won't be the last.

    • @barbiejay2247
      @barbiejay2247 3 роки тому +7

      Your comment almost made me cry haha! So beautiful to see how the film affected so many people

    • @christopherliverman8333
      @christopherliverman8333 3 роки тому

      @@CherrelleColeman no

  • @RodgersandHammerstein
    @RodgersandHammerstein 3 роки тому +642

    We had a ✨ ball ✨ filming this with you! The countdown to midnight continues...

    • @annacoblentz3949
      @annacoblentz3949 3 роки тому +10

      I'm so excited. I grew up with this Cinderella and cherished it so much 💖

    • @mallowhawk294
      @mallowhawk294 3 роки тому +6

      Best Cinderella with the best music and cast and charm.

    • @BFuertesPerez9289
      @BFuertesPerez9289 3 роки тому +7

      I loved this movie they did a great job with the cast.

    • @selimaalston6101
      @selimaalston6101 3 роки тому +4

      ICONIC! STILL LOVE WATCHING IT TO THIS DAY💚

    • @sitc.1577
      @sitc.1577 3 роки тому +2

      Please add @todrick Cinderella medley with Brandy to the end of the movie as a special ending🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💗💗💗

  • @marleastafford4801
    @marleastafford4801 3 роки тому +1192

    Everyone keeps forgetting Brandy's the first black Disney Princess.

    • @brianpelaccio4092
      @brianpelaccio4092 3 роки тому +20

      KeKe Palmer (Broadway's Cinderella) said she was, in an interview, but she didn't do her research.

    • @MzSouthamerica
      @MzSouthamerica 3 роки тому +45

      @@brianpelaccio4092 she was referring to Broadway. Keke looks up to Brandy.

    • @brianpelaccio4092
      @brianpelaccio4092 3 роки тому +12

      @@MzSouthamerica no, she said, FIRST Black Cinderella..

    • @kaigyrl9990
      @kaigyrl9990 3 роки тому +13

      @@MzSouthamerica Toni Braxton played the role on Broadway making her the 1st on Broadway.

    • @jadahenry3795
      @jadahenry3795 3 роки тому +30

      This is Rodger’s and Hammerstein! Separate from Disney😊

  • @victoriamakell7737
    @victoriamakell7737 3 роки тому +167

    Hamilton before Hamilton, Bridgerton before Bridgerton. RIP Natalie and Whitney.

    • @truefalse934
      @truefalse934 3 роки тому +18

      Bridgerton shouldn’t even be compared to this movie. The whole casting on that show sucks, and they still managed to make it white washed-a white lead, and not even fully black people as the main cast (all biracial) 🙄

  • @TheAngiehubbard
    @TheAngiehubbard 3 роки тому +315

    This version has always been iconic and just so unique to me. I wish more films were casts like this project.

    • @ambriaashley3383
      @ambriaashley3383 3 роки тому +11

      exactly! you rarely miss with color blind casting 👌🏿

  • @Disney65Fan
    @Disney65Fan 3 роки тому +729

    We are missing two people
    Whitney Houston and Nataile Reed RIP

  • @whitneyhall-swan6185
    @whitneyhall-swan6185 3 роки тому +245

    Brandy is MY Cinderella

    • @ambermedellin6832
      @ambermedellin6832 3 роки тому +4

      She was the 1st African-American there.

    • @kallen868
      @kallen868 3 роки тому +2

      Beautiful production...Amazing cast. The most uplifting and empowering Cinderella and Godmother ever.

    • @devinbeans4287
      @devinbeans4287 3 роки тому +3

      AMEN‼️‼️

    • @caliBornbEauty
      @caliBornbEauty 3 роки тому +4

      And will always be 👸🏾

    • @aprildakrystal
      @aprildakrystal 3 роки тому +1

      Facts 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @tyeshab2010
    @tyeshab2010 3 роки тому +217

    My favorite part is when the Prince would sing and the way he would look at Brandy as he would sing...it was magical ...i had a little crush on him as a kid lol I just felt he loved him some chocolate

    • @sitc.1577
      @sitc.1577 3 роки тому +12

      Me too gurl

    • @Shantelasama
      @Shantelasama 3 роки тому +40

      Can’t help but wonder if he really had a crush over her ? I looked (stalked) all his social medias and he always speak of her highly, like recently he almost said he’s in love with her in a valentine caption he posted. They are so cute onscreen together, I can’t wait for them to reunite after Covid.

    • @SMya-xk3jr
      @SMya-xk3jr 3 роки тому +22

      @@Shantelasama Him mentioning that he was struck by her beauty actually made me fangirl SO HARD. These two were my first OTP😭🙌🏽

  • @tovolume
    @tovolume 3 роки тому +144

    I'm NOT kidding when i'm saying this because Paolo Montalban and Brandy should be a couple in real life and get married

    • @stevendavis1882
      @stevendavis1882 3 роки тому +1

      HOW DO YOU FIGURE?!? #NahBruh

    • @Shantelasama
      @Shantelasama 2 роки тому +27

      I swear their chemistry is making me jealous !!!!! They would be so good for each other 🤩🤩🤩

    • @ericacyntje7234
      @ericacyntje7234 Рік тому

      @@Shantelasama Brandy hasn’t been married yet. They are star crossed, unfortunately.

  • @yourlittlebrotherGabrielReview
    @yourlittlebrotherGabrielReview 3 роки тому +238

    Whoopie Goldberg’s pun on the ball was so hilarious to me! “It’s difficult to cancel when you got the ball rolling.” 😂😂😂

  • @BeautifulDreamerK
    @BeautifulDreamerK 3 роки тому +427

    As an Asian girl, it was great to see a Filipino prince but I was much more excited to see Brandy!! I felt represented seeing her as Cinderella even if I wasn’t Black. Also, as a kid, I never felt weirded out with the pairing of the Prince’s parents. It felt natural

    • @Divineeyereadings
      @Divineeyereadings 3 роки тому +51

      Same. I felt just as how important it was for Brandy to play Cinderella, it was equally important for Paolo to play the prince because there was literally no Asian male lead as far as I can recall until he came along. I was a huge fan of Brandy’s music at a young age and so were many so it felt natural to be excited for Brandy to be Cinderella. Paolo I felt in some ways led the way over two decades before Crazy Rich Asians showed up. I always felt Paolo was sort of like the original Henry Golding

    • @jj-in3wd
      @jj-in3wd 3 роки тому +5

      💯 % felt the same way

    • @norrona5923
      @norrona5923 2 роки тому +2

      This was me exactly

    • @kimberlymills4688
      @kimberlymills4688 2 роки тому +2

      Mr. Paolo is Fine - So Handsome

    • @tamarc389
      @tamarc389 2 роки тому +1

      Yesss I found the pairing natural too.

  • @DontDoSadness91
    @DontDoSadness91 3 роки тому +136

    Brandy and Paolo said aging is for peasants.

    • @libfuzzy4629
      @libfuzzy4629 3 роки тому +30

      Black dont crack and asian dont rasin 😂

    • @camara1194
      @camara1194 2 роки тому +1

      @@libfuzzy4629 black definitely does and get droops and raggidity. Lol. Make up does wonders :)

    • @libfuzzy4629
      @libfuzzy4629 2 роки тому +2

      @@camara1194 brandy looks good without makeup as well it's scientifically proven that black women age 10 years slower then women of other races on average 🤷🏾‍♀️ and it seems you have an issue with me saying black don't crack only because it's interesting you have nothing to say about my Asian don't raisin comment interesting 🤔😂

    • @camara1194
      @camara1194 2 роки тому

      @@libfuzzy4629 lol no. I never said she DIDNT look good without make up. She is a pretty girl and he’s a pretty boy. I didn’t say they were ugly. They’re clearly very good looking. But he’s definitely got some wrinkles in his face too. Let’s not act like we don’t see the aging on the face there. We can CLEARLY SEE that she’s in her 40s and he’s about 50. Lol. It’s not that serious.

    • @libfuzzy4629
      @libfuzzy4629 2 роки тому +1

      @@camara1194 they still age better then white people on average of course they look older then when they were in their twenties, but white people (not all) would look way older then these two. I personally feel like the whole cast aged pretty well tho In this case

  • @sawyerolive100
    @sawyerolive100 3 роки тому +135

    Glad they mentioned Whitney and Natalie. Everybody looks so good ❤️😍

  • @JayeKisses
    @JayeKisses 3 роки тому +418

    This is the only “Cinderella” movie I like. The original Disney “Cinderella” movies & the reboot version all bored me. This Brandy,Whitney,& Whoopi version is & will always be my favorite “Cinderella” movie

    • @kerribrussard6292
      @kerribrussard6292 3 роки тому +13

      Only one worth mentioning

    • @ambermedellin6832
      @ambermedellin6832 3 роки тому +1

      They are great.

    • @BeeKee404
      @BeeKee404 3 роки тому +17

      I agree that this version is Iconic but I also strongly recommend this other Cinderella movie called Ever After starring Drew Barrymore. It's another equally iconic Cinderella movie in it's own way.

    • @ambriaashley3383
      @ambriaashley3383 3 роки тому +4

      yes I agree! my favorite Cinderella film by far! the characters, the music, everything 🎶 ✨

    • @francisturner2482
      @francisturner2482 3 роки тому +2

      Me TOO

  • @frida3443
    @frida3443 3 роки тому +131

    😍😍Brandy and Paolo look so good😍😍

    • @sp4cegrl27
      @sp4cegrl27 3 роки тому +11

      they haven't aged, it's crazy! i had the biggest crush on paolo chile! 😂😭

  • @kimberlyterasaki4843
    @kimberlyterasaki4843 3 роки тому +150

    As a biracial child, it was so wonderful seeing interracial families and couples 100% normalized. Brandy!Cinderella and Pablo!Prince remain my favorite Cinderella couple.

    • @JBeeship
      @JBeeship 3 роки тому +11

      Same! My father is white, my mother black, I grew up in a world were set apart because of our diversity but this movie as a young child transported me to a place in which is didn't matter. It was just talented people, a wonderful story, amazing songs. Just an amazing thing for so many people at this time.

    • @jas6382
      @jas6382 3 роки тому +2

      Exactly

  • @jacquelinelugo5518
    @jacquelinelugo5518 2 роки тому +39

    The way Paolo talks about Brandy, Whew Child, you can tell he had a crush on her and probably still does. The way he looked at her in the movie was just 😍. If I had a man look at me the way he looked at Brandy. I too would have fallen in love.

    • @erinsmith4954
      @erinsmith4954 2 роки тому +11

      The way he talks about and looks at her, shows how much love, admiration and respect, he has for her. This was a beautiful reunion and I am so glad they mentioned Whitney and Natalie, and I hope everyone is safe and healthy during this time, but I agree that Paolo looks at Brandy with so much love and admiration, and I'm sure she feels the same about him, and it just reminds me of the entire Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful scene in the movie, between them. But I'm so glad the cast had this reunion, and I hope they are all able to reunite in person, soon.

    • @ljmcdonald2703
      @ljmcdonald2703 Рік тому +7

      Their chemistry was so beautiful

  • @kallen868
    @kallen868 3 роки тому +125

    Natalie's best line ..."I wanna chance at him!"

    • @ddot9566
      @ddot9566 3 роки тому +10

      That line killed me when I watched the movie as a kid. 😂

    • @ambermedellin6832
      @ambermedellin6832 3 роки тому +9

      She was wildly cool!

    • @ljmcdonald2703
      @ljmcdonald2703 Рік тому +1

      @@ddot9566 So did the scene where she holds Lionel in a headlock

  • @TravelwithTasha393
    @TravelwithTasha393 3 роки тому +135

    This is the only Cinderella I can watch multiple times and I am okay with it!!

  • @brianpelaccio4092
    @brianpelaccio4092 3 роки тому +154

    Brandy IS Cinderella, years ago, they should've brought this version to the stage.. Would've run for years, but people think things need to be changed.

    • @GarudaMan9
      @GarudaMan9 3 роки тому +17

      There actually have been stage productions of this - Paolo Montalban, who played the Prince in this TV movie version, played the same part in a stage production. It was even on Broadway in 2013, and Keke Palmer was among the actresses who played Cinderella.

    • @brianpelaccio4092
      @brianpelaccio4092 3 роки тому +5

      @@GarudaMan9 the version on Broadway, was not this version. It was R&H, yes, but they added, as they always do to unbroken art

    • @meaghanmiller7992
      @meaghanmiller7992 3 роки тому +3

      @@GarudaMan9 I saw Paolo on stage in Boston in the role of the Prince in the super early 00’s. It was great!

    • @Rosedaleb1
      @Rosedaleb1 3 роки тому +1

      I love the movie so much I never considered it being on the stage! I love this idea.

    • @khanyi8512
      @khanyi8512 2 роки тому +3

      Changed for what…this was the movie I never questioned race…only when I grew up society chimed in. All I’m saying this is the one of the best example of blind color casting ,if they decide to remake it they can add more racial diversity and maybe brandy and Paolo as the parents…the Randomness was the best thing.

  • @mzmel1
    @mzmel1 3 роки тому +68

    All these years and Paolo (the Prince) is still fine 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @bedshaped85
    @bedshaped85 3 роки тому +135

    I am overjoyed that Cinderella 1997 is having this moment of recognition so many years later. It is a modern day classic in every way.

  • @lstarsabb
    @lstarsabb 3 роки тому +73

    The way Brandy got excited when Paolo praised her is how every woman of color feels about Paolo. It was great to see a black princess but to get Paolo as a prize has the same weight in the popularity of the movie as well.

    • @SaGeForReal
      @SaGeForReal 3 роки тому +2

      Paolo... not Pablo 😂

    • @lstarsabb
      @lstarsabb 3 роки тому +3

      SaGeForReal okay you want a cookie for correcting my spelling?

  • @mirroredhour
    @mirroredhour 3 роки тому +76

    Paolo is the biggest sweetheart 🥺 Obviously he deserves all the praise for his handsomeness, but every single thing he says in this interview is so kind. The man is throwing out compliments everywhere.

  • @matthewrobinson6872
    @matthewrobinson6872 3 роки тому +132

    I still remember being a 7 year old kid watching this with my entire family, we ordered pizza and sang the songs all night long after it ended.

    • @kallen868
      @kallen868 3 роки тому +5

      ✌❤🍕

    • @ambermedellin6832
      @ambermedellin6832 3 роки тому +4

      You're making me hungry!

    • @gamingman814
      @gamingman814 3 роки тому +7

      My mom bought the VHS for my 13th birthday, and we watched it while eating pizza. She was surprised when I asked for it because she thought I was too old for princesses but Brandy was both magic and cool. She will always be my Cinderella.

  • @MADEbySOUL
    @MADEbySOUL 3 роки тому +90

    Paolo’s gasp when heard this was releasing “at the stroke of midnight”is beyond precious! Truly a mesmerizing work that was effortless in diversity and talent!

  • @lukeb8033
    @lukeb8033 3 роки тому +76

    Paolo's expression when the interviewer said it was being released on Disney+ "at the stroke of midnight" was so precious.

  • @ANA.sees.the.World12
    @ANA.sees.the.World12 3 роки тому +102

    I grew up watching this and what’s funny, it never donned on me how it was so multicultural. I was just so awestruck on the TALENT: Whitney Houston! Brandy! Jason Alexander! Bernadette Peters! Whoopi Goldberg!!! And the prince! What a dream as a Filipino girl to see a face so familiar. It was and still is such a beautiful film.

  • @viviangreen6529
    @viviangreen6529 3 роки тому +100

    This movie and cast is so iconic. Omg and the music my God we are in heaven.

  • @janices6140
    @janices6140 3 роки тому +96

    Whitney and Natalie, two talented ladies, gone way too soon! Loved this interview. You all have me pulling out my DVD to watch it right now!

    • @britanir
      @britanir 3 роки тому +5

      Right Rest In Peace To Both ❤️🌹😢😭

    • @marissamoore3577
      @marissamoore3577 3 роки тому +7

      DVD? Girl I still have the VHS. 🤣🤣

    • @ambermedellin6832
      @ambermedellin6832 3 роки тому +4

      @@marissamoore3577 At least you do, I lost it and it was meant to be. I'd rather watch this Disney version online anyway.

    • @PossibleParis777
      @PossibleParis777 3 роки тому +1

      😥♥️🙏

    • @beatalewandowski6968
      @beatalewandowski6968 2 роки тому

      It was on UA-cam for free, dont know if still is. Also Disney +

  • @MoMotivation0304
    @MoMotivation0304 3 роки тому +68

    So sad they're missing Whitney & Natalie the other step sister who just recently passed 😔🙏🏾

  • @mr.big917
    @mr.big917 3 роки тому +139

    I’m sorry but I literally LOL when they showed the clip of Whitney and Brandy recording the song, just hearing Whitney say “why are you down their” then she sings those high notes!
    I can’t 🤣🙌

  • @vanessetambekou2553
    @vanessetambekou2553 3 роки тому +93

    Brandy looks so beautiful

  • @LadyGreensleeves33
    @LadyGreensleeves33 3 роки тому +178

    This film was one of the things that formed my love of musical theatre, I still love it. And oh my gods, Brandy doesn't AGE.

  • @niawhite7457
    @niawhite7457 3 роки тому +62

    For someone at 72 years old Berdannette still looks so young and beautiful!

    • @Rosedaleb1
      @Rosedaleb1 3 роки тому +2

      Yes, she’s amazing!

    • @moniquewrites9046
      @moniquewrites9046 3 роки тому +2

      Wow she is reverse aging!

    • @mkyx6441
      @mkyx6441 2 роки тому +9

      holy.... no way she's 72 😭😭😭😭

    • @niawhite7457
      @niawhite7457 2 роки тому

      @@mkyx6441 yep

    • @zeldafan1942
      @zeldafan1942 Рік тому

      @@mkyx6441 She is going to be 75 next February! I hope we don't hear she passes away before, though!

  • @taylor8630
    @taylor8630 3 роки тому +55

    Anyone else replay 33:30 over and over again? Just so sweet and genuine. He was always my prince. Glad to know he was indeed worthy of the crush I had on him 🥰

    • @jessicalarson6358
      @jessicalarson6358 3 роки тому +21

      He seems like such a sweetheart. I had the biggest crush on him back then, and it sounds as though he was crushing on our queen Brandy.

    • @divineosaghae4767
      @divineosaghae4767 Рік тому +2

      He was hands down my crush too😊☺️

  • @Disney65Fan
    @Disney65Fan 3 роки тому +130

    Haha Whoppi Goldberg has a crown on her head.

  • @eman8143
    @eman8143 3 роки тому +69

    Classic and iconic cast. Everyone still looks amazing . RIP to Whitney and Natalie

  • @rmcmariusable
    @rmcmariusable 3 роки тому +86

    This reunion was priceless. I must have seen this film at least 20 times. Can't wait to wear it out again on Disney +

  • @EdwardSanchezProductions
    @EdwardSanchezProductions 3 роки тому +123

    the best way to celebrate Brandy birthday

    • @ambermedellin6832
      @ambermedellin6832 3 роки тому +2

      I knew it was her birthday. Even my mom (despite not liking Brandy Norwood for getting away with murder) was shocked! Hypocrisy aside, my mom understood that it was a birthday she'd never forget when we listened to some Whitney Houston on the radio. No wonder though!

    • @britanir
      @britanir 3 роки тому +1

      Right

  • @ienitatnemra1333
    @ienitatnemra1333 3 роки тому +51

    This wasssss my Hamilton as a kid! As an adult now It makes me realize why I love Hamilton so much. The way opportunity was provided for such a diverse group of people to tell such wonderful stories. It creates a world of possiblity for kids. I wanted to beee Brandy when I was a kid! The way she remained so sweet and kind despite the cruelty of her step mother and sisters. My mom would play this all the time and we would laugh, sing, dance! The music, the colors, the choreography, (we see you Jason with that tap scene😏) Brandy will always be my Cinderella as well. I never knew so many people loved this version and it warms my heart to see it🥰

  • @zaiah9252
    @zaiah9252 3 роки тому +52

    Wow. Rewatching the movie after years and now having the cast to be back for a reunion is cool. Wish Whitney Huston and Natalie Desselle - Reid could be here for the reunion. Rest In Peace 🙏🏾

  • @Laura-vc7er
    @Laura-vc7er 3 роки тому +16

    How did Paolo get more attractive? Dang
    My favorite Cinderella! I remember seeing it as a kid for the first time on BET. Beautiful

    • @ambermedellin6832
      @ambermedellin6832 3 роки тому +3

      I saw it on ABC for the first time before I had the VHS bought by my mom at Albertsons (which was closed in March 2005). Said movie version was on Disney Channel, Freeform, VH1, and MTV (but neither at the same time anyway).

  • @mentriktjen5946
    @mentriktjen5946 3 роки тому +53

    I wanted to ask Whoopi- was the queen’s high pitched cries improvised or already in the script?

    • @c-bee2904
      @c-bee2904 3 роки тому +21

      They did ask I think you missed it. They were improvised.

    • @ljmcdonald2703
      @ljmcdonald2703 Рік тому +1

      @@c-bee2904 improvised is the best imo

  • @vanitas8333
    @vanitas8333 2 роки тому +6

    Paolo still look GOODT! Brandy please please please give this man a try! You fumbled it in the 90s sis!

  • @maylani2693
    @maylani2693 3 роки тому +38

    Brandy and Paolo still look so good together.

  • @Toomuchlaffing
    @Toomuchlaffing 3 роки тому +42

    when i saw that it was 40 minutes i was like "omg it's a long one!" :D and then i watched it and it was already ending and i was like "what??? that's it?!" it felt short

  • @jessicalarson6358
    @jessicalarson6358 2 роки тому +19

    Can we all agree Brandy’s and Paolo’s spark is still there 25 years later? Seeing them speak about each other at the reunion special was beautiful. I listened to a recent interview Paolo did after the reunion special aired, and he said as he was talking about seeing Brandy at the steps he got emotional, and had to recollect himself to finish the interview. These two would make an amazing pair irl.

    • @ericacyntje7234
      @ericacyntje7234 Рік тому +2

      Your analysis was true. He did collect himself as his emotions were making it difficult to speak. If I were Brandy, love would not pass me a second time. (Ms. Gaddy, Erica’s mom) 😊

  • @GatorGirl04
    @GatorGirl04 3 роки тому +52

    Wonderful interview, thanks so much for posting!!!! Missing Natalie and Whitney for sure but it's a joy that this iconic take on the classic fairy tale is getting this reinvigorated love from joining Disney+. Loooonnnngggggg overdue and I'mma need them to go ahead and add the soundtrack to streaming platforms too! Oh and Paolo is STILL the sweetest and finest Prince ever😍🥰😍🥰

    • @danceforeverkid
      @danceforeverkid 3 роки тому +5

      Lawd he is! Handsome!

    • @babyniu3232
      @babyniu3232 3 роки тому +4

      Omg I really want to hear paolo sing again!!! He has such a sweet and warm voice!! ❤️

    • @Love-Is-Kind
      @Love-Is-Kind 3 роки тому +4

      @@babyniu3232 There are a few videos on UA-cam of him singing. I know because I looked about a month ago. LOL! (Prince Chris fan since 1997) He is still quite a handsome man with the most gentle spirit, which makes him all the more attractive. And not in an inappropriate way, you know? He seems like the kind of gentleman that I'd feel "safe" to just sit in his presence and share a nice conversation. (Still dreaming... giggles with delight)
      Hope you'll stay safe and healthy too. Take care. (Smile)

  • @CorCor89
    @CorCor89 3 роки тому +17

    Love Anika Noni Rose to death, but Brandy will forever be the first African American Disney Princess to me!!

  • @lamq05
    @lamq05 3 роки тому +40

    MY CHILDHOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could never find the Disney cartoon Cinderella on VHS back in the day, but I found this gem of a movie on VHS instead 🥲😭

  • @starsantheoriginal
    @starsantheoriginal 3 роки тому +21

    I saw the screenshot and was like.... Someone is missing. So sad, she passed so recently. Cancer is cruel, RIP Natalie

  • @Lenae23
    @Lenae23 3 роки тому +18

    I remember watching as a child and never dawned on me nor did I question on how a black woman and white man have an Asian son. He call them mom and dad and I took it as is. The diversity period was normal even for a child POV. I thought the chemistry between the prince and Cinderella was perfect. He is still handsome

  • @talldc
    @talldc 3 роки тому +47

    Brandy really carried this interview. Love her energy!!

  • @SuperButterfly217
    @SuperButterfly217 3 роки тому +32

    I remember sitting in front of the television in 1997 watching this Cinderella movie with my family. I loved it then and I love it now. The entire cast was amazing! Makes my heart happy! I'm so grateful that a new generation will get to see this.

  • @ThePennyBlackYouTubeChannel
    @ThePennyBlackYouTubeChannel 3 роки тому +21

    Whoopi Goldberg & Victor Garber are underrated gems of this film. The scene where he says: "Your mother was talking, I was listening" and then when Whoopi says: "Max, my smelling salts." ICONIC & HILARIOUS 😂
    It was so natural and authentic - that's why you forgot about the ethnic differences. So S/O to Paolo for acknowledging what everyone has been saying an African American mother and white father can have an Asian son as long as their names are Whoopi & Victor 👸🏿🤴

  • @stephanieraimundo9062
    @stephanieraimundo9062 2 роки тому +4

    Brandy is the best Cinderella, and Paolo is the best choice to play her husband.

  • @jasonhutson8584
    @jasonhutson8584 3 роки тому +16

    I don’t care. Brandy is THE BEST Cinderella.

  • @britheedivine8
    @britheedivine8 3 роки тому +16

    I know EVERY SINGLE LINE to this movie. No exaggeration. I adore this movie, the actors and actresses did what they came to do! The beautiful costumes, the amazing sets, the ballroom choreography. It is an unforgettable classic.
    You know what... I’m about to go watch it again 😂

  • @angeladavis2394
    @angeladavis2394 3 роки тому +32

    Thanks for this. This movie was so magical to me growing up. We do not see brandy enough, somebody give her an role.

  • @Selkies_not_Sirens
    @Selkies_not_Sirens 3 роки тому +8

    Bernadette peters does not age

  • @KINETICCOLOUR
    @KINETICCOLOUR 3 роки тому +29

    I love that this is a movie so many can cherish BUT I LOOVEEE even more that it was made during my generation which just hits a certain way ✨ The best !

  • @vyronh.5595
    @vyronh.5595 3 роки тому +18

    My favorite version of Cinderella. ❤️ love this WONDERFUL cast. RIP to Whitney Houston and Natalie Desselle!

  • @MsBroadway209
    @MsBroadway209 3 роки тому +19

    There is something about that version of Cinderella that reminds me of the happiest times growing up. The feel of the movie, the sets, the costumes, the cast, the music, etc.
    It's warms my heart to see them talk about a film that's been a favorite of mine since I was a kid. Glad to see they still hold it dear as well

  • @SuperButterfly217
    @SuperButterfly217 3 роки тому +18

    RIP Whitney and Natalie. You are truly loved and missed.

  • @tovolume
    @tovolume 3 роки тому +12

    This makes Paolo Montalban (Prince Charming) the first Asian Disney Prince

    • @ambermedellin6832
      @ambermedellin6832 3 роки тому

      Said Prince was adopted by an African-American Queen and a Caucasian-Canadian King. In reality, there is no relation anyway. #soneeded

  • @neosoul7422
    @neosoul7422 3 роки тому +12

    That Asian man made me love Asian men. I still haven’t been delivert yet. Buddy still around thought he went down with the titanic 🤧🤪
    I watch this movie everyday for years. Now my son watches. I had the opportunity to play “Cinderella” in elementary school my leading role. As well as Tina Turner I miss acting so so much.

  • @Rosedaleb1
    @Rosedaleb1 3 роки тому +19

    I love everything about this rendition of Cinderella! It’s diversity, the dialogue, music, costumes and lighting. Also, whoever did the casting is brilliant! I just miss Whitney and Natalie! So good to see you all (who haven’t aged)!

  • @MizMeYeah
    @MizMeYeah 3 роки тому +15

    YES PAOLO YES. Well said. Love + love =love
    That math clicked when I questioned the genetics when I was a younging.

  • @johnsonken96
    @johnsonken96 3 роки тому +19

    Seeing Whoopi embrace her Queen-ness is so great

  • @BAMOORE94
    @BAMOORE94 3 роки тому +7

    Natalie isn’t there 😭😭😭😭 R.I.P. to Natalie and Whitney 😭😭😭

  • @alphacharm
    @alphacharm 3 роки тому +32

    This was needed!!! Especially in today’s time! Still gives me hope in my dreams 💕

  • @bam9480
    @bam9480 3 роки тому +25

    bernadette looking fabulous as always 💖

    • @ambermedellin6832
      @ambermedellin6832 3 роки тому +1

      What a downplayed motor mouth!

    • @seppyq3672
      @seppyq3672 3 роки тому +5

      She looks better at 70 then I did at 30. Lol

    • @Rosedaleb1
      @Rosedaleb1 3 роки тому +1

      Ikr! She’s fabulous! She’s gotta be like 85, 90 years old. Geesh. Jk.

    • @ljmcdonald2703
      @ljmcdonald2703 Рік тому

      @@Rosedaleb1 she’s 75 next month

  • @augustjsb
    @augustjsb 3 роки тому +41

    This is the only Cinderella I've ever seen. I would sing along so loudly, and I'll sure horribly, with every song as a little boy. I would watch the Prince's every move when he was on screen (as a gay guy I now know it was because that man is absolutely breathtaking.) I still sing in my own little corner and falling in love with love randomly once or twice a month while I'm cleaning

    • @ambermedellin6832
      @ambermedellin6832 3 роки тому

      It was not everyday I would watch away because I watched different films until 2001 because I was under investigated by some bus assistant. I refuse to name him no matter the race, religion, hair/eye color, etc. It would not be nice anyway.

    • @augustjsb
      @augustjsb 3 роки тому

      @@ambermedellin6832 ..........

  • @conartist9345
    @conartist9345 3 роки тому +29

    Why did he only ask jason that question? We wanted to know all of their answers to that question on what was their favorite/unforgettable scene.

    • @deemaverick987
      @deemaverick987 3 роки тому +2

      I would like to hear more about when they got the call to do the part.

    • @basementtunes
      @basementtunes 3 роки тому +5

      I appreciate that he did that because some of us wanted to hear all of them speak and Jason spoke the least. The interviewer was at least attempting to include everyone in the conversation.

  • @iseerightthrucapandbullcra1134
    @iseerightthrucapandbullcra1134 3 роки тому +19

    I love watching this version of Cinderella,,,loved the diversity,,had a crush on Paolo

  • @CCela1608
    @CCela1608 2 роки тому +15

    I completely missed out on this film in my own childhood but watched for the first time with my 2 year old this year- the ROMANCE is so beautiful in this version! And to be able to show my daughter representation of herself and her mixed family is priceless.

  • @darreylhenderson702
    @darreylhenderson702 3 роки тому +14

    I was a child of mixed parents growing up (mom is white, Dad is black) in the 90s, and seeing this multiracially diverse version of 'Cinderella' meant more to me than I can express in words. I have the vhs, and the DVD and basically know the movie word for word. So glad it's available on Disney plus for coming generations to see. It's message is just as important today as it was when it first came out

  • @anthonyfranco88
    @anthonyfranco88 3 роки тому +62

    How does Bernadette defy the aging process? I remember her looking exactly like this during the bts footage of Annie. And that movie is old..

    • @JBeeship
      @JBeeship 3 роки тому +7

      She looks the same in "Into the Woods" Which is crazy because that version is older than I am.

    • @tagaffairs8540
      @tagaffairs8540 3 роки тому +3

      Right...72 where?

    • @leijen208
      @leijen208 3 роки тому +2

      @@JBeeship I was thinking the same thing!

    • @nataliekay100
      @nataliekay100 3 роки тому

      Botox

  • @Shantelasama
    @Shantelasama 3 роки тому +28

    This couldn’t be more magical, like Victor Garber said now is the time ✨

  • @abeltesfaye_
    @abeltesfaye_ 2 роки тому +5

    Paolo is still just as gorgeous as ever and so is Brandy!!!!

  • @FancyAlly
    @FancyAlly 3 роки тому +18

    Whoopi was 100% right about being Hamilton before Hamilton! This movie is a classic

  • @mindfreak0525
    @mindfreak0525 3 роки тому +10

    As I kid i remember loving Bernadette Peters purple dress

  • @hawktalon7890
    @hawktalon7890 3 роки тому +22

    This is hands-down the best version of Cinderella in my mind.

  • @MsDisneylandlover
    @MsDisneylandlover 3 роки тому +23

    We need more black characters n disneyland need more tiana merchandise

    • @Rosedaleb1
      @Rosedaleb1 3 роки тому

      We need our own “Disney.” It’s time. There’s some phenomenal talent out there.

  • @shantaking8974
    @shantaking8974 3 роки тому +12

    Paola was my all time favorite Prince in Cinderella. I do the same thing. I can’t watch other versions anymore. I live this version most because of the multi-cultural, star studded cast. Timeless.

  • @leijen208
    @leijen208 3 роки тому +6

    Bernadette Peters looks amazing! Not sure what she is doing, but it works

  • @arim4781
    @arim4781 3 роки тому +18

    I’ve been pausing almost every moment to squeal about how adorable and precious this cast is! They’re just magic together

    • @sp4cegrl27
      @sp4cegrl27 3 роки тому +4

      precious angels indeed! i hope they're happy and healthy during this time!

  • @adonisniles795
    @adonisniles795 3 роки тому +9

    Paolo will always and forever be my Prince Charming!!!!😉😉😙

  • @denisgauthier9191
    @denisgauthier9191 3 роки тому +37

    if only Natalie Desselle and Whitney Houston were alive to see this

  • @LULOHANFYAH
    @LULOHANFYAH 3 роки тому +19

    It is great seeing this cast again! This was my favorite Cinderella not only because of the diversity but the talent here was off the charts! No weak links here. This was an amazing production. I can't wait to see it again on Disney +.

  • @CaitlinMarieFraze
    @CaitlinMarieFraze 3 роки тому +29

    Happy birthday brandy

  • @augustjsb
    @augustjsb 3 роки тому +6

    I need to admit this. When I was a kid I didn't pay attention to the multiracial cast, and as an adult. I understand, and applaud, such diversity. However, when I was like 10 and starting to understand that movies weren't just really good recordings of actual events. The King, Queen and Prince stressed me out. I couldn't understand how they produced that child. This is around the same time I found out that Angela Bassett wasn't actually Tina Turner and Canada was a real place. Please don't judge me 😂😂😂

  • @scherolynlify
    @scherolynlify 3 роки тому +9

    My niece who’s 21 just watched it fir the first time. She said to me, from now on, when I mention Cinderella, this is what I will be talking about! She loved it!

  • @francisturner2482
    @francisturner2482 3 роки тому +11

    I'm so waiting for Halle Bailey to rip a new attitude into The Little Mermaid😘😘

    • @strawberrylime33
      @strawberrylime33 3 роки тому +1

      I'm afraid it's gonna be awful like Mulan, and halle will be reduced to bland lines and unoriginality. I don't want to get my hopes up. It might be that halle's angelic voice is all that saves her character.