I adore Jenifer Lewis! This interview felt rushed, there were so many stories that she wasn’t able to expound on. Lena would quickly move on to the next question instead of asking more probing questions about the current topic to get more out of the story. I’m still glad Lena took the time to do this interview with Jenifer.
Yeah, I especially don’t like when she ignored her near death experience. If she didn’t want to expound on any other part of the interview, she could’ve at least expounded on that.
I agree, I don’t understand how people can sit and watch Shannon sharp interview horribly for hours but Jenifer is rushed. She’s been a king before most people were born.
The Mother of Black Hollywood. Talk about six degrees of Jenifer Lewis. Unforgettable talent and charisma. "Caring about the audience. Honouring the audience. Loving the audience." That's a word.
Jennifer Lewis deserves a full walk-in closet of rewards. It’s a shame she hasn’t received the accolades she deserves. Jennifer has always been someone I look up to; she has shown me that my life is greater than what others say. Standing in truth, love, respect, consideration, and loyalty is the only way to be an unforgettable and undeniable human. As a Black woman, I am stronger than I realize, and the truth will set me free.
How can anybody not love Jennifer Lewis! I saw her live one woman show in New York many years ago. When an audience member came in 5 minutes late and his seat was down front. She stopped the show, looked at her watch, and said to the man -- " What time does your watch say honey!?" The audience howled, and I fell in love with JL that night. Ive never laughed so hard in my life as I did in that show!
SHE IS ALIVE! Thank you, Ms. Lewis for showing me it's okay to be loud, vibrant and vulnerable. Twenty years ago someone compared me to you. I was impressed by your work and interviews. I thought, "I can live with that." Thanks for being the light in some dark times. Much love!
she is a LEGEND and so authentic even more in person! i use to work at the restaurant near her house and she would come in 3/4 times a week, so she gave me her personal cell number so i could call her to let her know her food was ready!😇🙌🏾. Very personable, polite, giving and so much more!!😍😍
This was so good! I love Jenifer Lewis and I could listen to her talk all day. If you haven't listened to her book, do it now! You won't regret it! Thanks for this show, Lena!
Jenifer is SO special! I Love her so much! She's AWESOME! She has blessed the culture in a huge way. Jenifer represents black women in a phenomenal way! Great interview!👑❤🔥🙏
I just love her when she's talking it feels like she is talking directly to you and giving you words of wisdom putting you in check all that put a smile on her face
The Mother of Black Hollywood Jenifer Lewis! I love her so much and any time she is interviewed I hang on every word and wish that it would last another hour!
Having read and listened to her books I am so glad I know the backstory. It makes this interview even more delicious. She ate! I don’t even have the words to express how much Ms. Lewis touches my soul. She is genius.These interviews 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
This conversation is absolutely monumental and so magnanimous! Jenifer Lewis IS A MASTER CLASS IN HUMAN BEING BEING HUMAN AND COMPLETELY PRESENT! She is a pantheon of POWER ON PURPOSE!
I’m glad this came across my feed. I absolutely love Lena so when I saw Miss Jennifer I knew I would be blown away by this interview! It did not disappoint so I will be watching all the episode. I will like and subscribe and share with others. Most blessings ❤
She is one of the realist celebrities! What a phenomenal, talented, motivating, inspiring and entertaining women I truly honor and respect. Amazing interview!
✊🏽MUVA - When you care about the craft and the culture only can this type of content be developed. Lena is prepared and well versed on each interviewee. No cue cards. Just intentional preparation which promotes proper performance 👏🏽 #LEOLVP
ALL HER INTERVIEWS ARE GREAT, she’s MARVELOUS! She mentioned trying to earn her mother’s love, I wish Lena would have asked her if she thinks she ever got it the way she needed it. Lena wasn’t fully present during this interview, she cut her off when she was talking about her accident and I feel like Jenifer was about to drop some really good wisdom behind that story, but instead we got a “You’re falling asleep” joke, Iike she’s one of the best to EVER DO IT, get you some rest so you can be attentive. Still a great interview, I mean it’s THEE JENIFER LEWIS, it’s gonna be GREAT regardless.
Wow! This was so beautiful and magical. Thx you Lena. The respect and reverence you gave to this iconic figure will indeed live on thru eternity. May the Creator continue to bless cover and keep the meteor that is Jenifer Lewis. ✨✨✨
I love her!!! I hope how much she knows she’s contributed to black film and tv. I have not had the pleasure of experiencing her on stage. Even if the character is not comedic, her roles always entertain and pull you into the scene. The Auntie of them all Very black, very authentic, very confident, very real, very epitome of Motha, very classy , very lady like, very Auntie, very loved, very original, not demure and we love it❤❤❤
As I watch each episode back to back, I didn’t realize how thirsty I was for this content! These conversations are priceless 💎 Lena is keeping the people “hydrated” with history that will bring us all forward regardless if you’re into film and tv or not. Thank you Lena and Hillman Grad productions for capturing these moments and giving these women their flowers🤎🙏🏾 PS- speaking of hydration, Lena’s skin is flawless and glowing. It reminds me of that oiled down childhood face before going outside on a Chicago winter day; looking like a new copper penny. 🤎✨😊
Jenifer Lewis is so powerful, so incredible! I love her fearlessness, her tenacity, her courage to keep herself going in spite of. She continuously inspires me and encourages me to continue fighting in this thing called life.
I just love me some Jennifer Lewis 😍 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤ she is very great at her talents but more joyful at heart. I live everything she plays in. She deserves all that comes good her way. Thanks for playing great mother roles for alot of us unapologetic ways on how we can come off as too strong and aggressive.
Yes. I would've rather talked with her longer than for it to be rushed like this was. I would've looked to hear more about her journey & what she had to say about it. Her perspective. I'm glad this conversation was had with this beautiful spirit. But a missed opportunity for more.
My god. Magnificent interview. Ms. Jenifer is a force of nature, incredible. I appreciate Lena's conversational style - she speaks naturally, thoughtfully, and with love. Also, can we PLEASE talk about this SET?! The best set I've ever seen for the complexity and beauty of our skin! Puuuuurfect! My eyes just melted with those gorgeous coppers and golds. Thank you, thank you.
When I was a little girl I used to say “I want to be just like her when I grow up!” I look at my life and know her strength transcending during times of trials!! Whether her real life or a characters she has truly Mothered us and I’m thankful!❤
Absolutely brilliant interview I loved Jenifer Lewis before but love her even more now if that's possible .Thank you Lena for letting her tell her story in her own words 👍🙏👌
There is nothing on earth more attractive than a woman who knows who she is, noone in holywood can enunciate the words of the english language like Ms. Lewis. She embodies the most beautiful aspects of a black woman. From the top of her head to soles of her feet The Queen Mother resides in her presence. I would like to thank you for allowing me to be a witness to such a divine image of womanhood through your body of work.
I wish this was 3 hours long i can hear Jenifer talk forever
Same 🤩
Me too
Until she talks political
Exactly my thought
She is an amazing story teller
She is auditioning every second of her life 🤣💕
Ms. Lewis is a national treasure, bro & she should be given her flowers while she's here.
I agree
Absolutely Absolutely!!! 💯 % I Agree!!!
And her money
I adore Jenifer Lewis! This interview felt rushed, there were so many stories that she wasn’t able to expound on. Lena would quickly move on to the next question instead of asking more probing questions about the current topic to get more out of the story. I’m still glad Lena took the time to do this interview with Jenifer.
Yes, this one should have had a part 1 and a part 2 to get through everything thoroughly... I want more 😊
Yeah, I especially don’t like when she ignored her near death experience. If she didn’t want to expound on any other part of the interview, she could’ve at least expounded on that.
Lema asked goooood questions but didn’t let her finish her answer.
We need to understand this is Television, therefore, time is of the essence. But, Lena was engaging and allowed Ms. Lewis to speak her truth.
I agree, I don’t understand how people can sit and watch Shannon sharp interview horribly for hours but Jenifer is rushed. She’s been a king before most people were born.
The Laurence Fishburne story had me at the edge of my seat! 🤣 She's a phenomenally talented storyteller.
Ooooh i can’t wait to get to that part
On Audible, she narrates her books, and it is phenomenal!
Imagine playing spades with Ms. Jennifer😂😂
She is a naturally born character! Period 🤣🤣🤣
I used to love when she said "on my list" on a different world 😊
Yaaaaas the classic, onnn myy liist!
I say this to my kids often and they crack up 🤣 she is a TREASURE!
The Mother of Black Hollywood. Talk about six degrees of Jenifer Lewis. Unforgettable talent and charisma. "Caring about the audience. Honouring the audience. Loving the audience." That's a word.
I didn't want this to end!!! There needs to be a movie about JL's life!! How magical would that be 🎉
Jennifer Lewis deserves a full walk-in closet of rewards. It’s a shame she hasn’t received the accolades she deserves. Jennifer has always been someone I look up to; she has shown me that my life is greater than what others say. Standing in truth, love, respect, consideration, and loyalty is the only way to be an unforgettable and undeniable human. As a Black woman, I am stronger than I realize, and the truth will set me free.
"A human being as opposed to a human doing", I hope we all understood 🖤
There were so many gems dropped throughout this 40 minute interview. Just breathtaking from beginning to end 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
JENNIFER LEWIS IS HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY 👑❤❤ EGOT BE DAMNED!!
How can anybody not love Jennifer Lewis! I saw her live one woman show in New York many years ago. When an audience member came in 5 minutes late and his seat was down front. She stopped the show, looked at her watch, and said to the man -- " What time does your watch say honey!?" The audience howled, and I fell in love with JL that night. Ive never laughed so hard in my life as I did in that show!
SHE IS ALIVE! Thank you, Ms. Lewis for showing me it's okay to be loud, vibrant and vulnerable. Twenty years ago someone compared me to you. I was impressed by your work and interviews. I thought, "I can live with that." Thanks for being the light in some dark times. Much love!
I could listen to her for days!!
Jenifer ‘MF’n’ Lewis is brilliant and such a Giant! This was so good and the chemistry between the two of them is hilarious
"I know you not talk'n. Go head." - Lena 😂
she is a LEGEND and so authentic even more in person! i use to work at the restaurant near her house and she would come in 3/4 times a week, so she gave me her personal cell number so i could call her to let her know her food was ready!😇🙌🏾. Very personable, polite, giving and so much more!!😍😍
This was so good! I love Jenifer Lewis and I could listen to her talk all day. If you haven't listened to her book, do it now! You won't regret it! Thanks for this show, Lena!
Jenifer is SO special! I Love her so much! She's AWESOME! She has blessed the culture in a huge way. Jenifer represents black women in a phenomenal way! Great interview!👑❤🔥🙏
Mic drop, Ms. Lewis!
I literally have no words that can encapsulate this conversation. Living legend! Lena is a genius for creating this space. Thank you
Love this!! Such a gem💎💎💎💎
Jenifer Lewis you are a LEGEND Queen🙏🏾🕊️✨🤍👏🏾 may God please cover and protect this woman🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
I just love her when she's talking it feels like she is talking directly to you and giving you words of wisdom putting you in check all that put a smile on her face
I love 💗 her authenticity & prolific acting career. A true contribution to society. Love 💕
The Mother of Black Hollywood Jenifer Lewis! I love her so much and any time she is interviewed I hang on every word and wish that it would last another hour!
That was a really good interview.
Jenifer Lewis is awesome. There will never be another like her!!!!
Love Jenifer Lewis! For more, listen to her audiobooks! They’re amazing! 🥰✨💜
Thank you Lena for bringing this to set! This was a joy to listen to. But the real love is this is a display of joy and a life well lived thus far.
Having read and listened to her books I am so glad I know the backstory. It makes this interview even more delicious. She ate! I don’t even have the words to express how much Ms. Lewis touches my soul. She is genius.These interviews 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
These conversations are my FAV!!! Thank you Lena!!! Honor these legends!
This conversation is absolutely monumental and so magnanimous! Jenifer Lewis IS A MASTER CLASS IN HUMAN BEING BEING HUMAN AND COMPLETELY PRESENT! She is a pantheon of POWER ON PURPOSE!
She is incredible and always will be ..Thank you for always being transparent!
I love Ms. Jennifer Lewis ❤❤❤❤. She has always been one of my favorite actresses ❤❤❤
Jennifer Lewis!! You are a National Treasure!!!!!!
These interviews are so top tier!!!! Love Jenifer Lewis a true LEGEND!
I love Ms. LEWIS SHE DESERVES ALL HER FLOWERS ❤
Man my love for Jenifer Lewis is deep. She’s truly an icon! ❤
We love you Jenifer Lewis! ❤
Intro already got me screaming 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣
@@hillmangrad Ain't she crazy! 🤣
That was the greatest most imitate interview I have seen with JL! Thanks LW!!! Now put her in something!!! We want to see it!!! Love Jennifer Lewis!
Lena had no control over this interview. Jennifer Lewis, does what Jennifer Lewis wants to do, ever more do now. ❤ this interview wanted more.
Legit!😂😅
I’m glad this came across my feed. I absolutely love Lena so when I saw Miss Jennifer I knew I would be blown away by this interview! It did not disappoint so I will be watching all the episode. I will like and subscribe and share with others. Most blessings ❤
Jenifer always makes me laugh through my tears!
I absolutely love Jenifer Lewis! This interview was delightful! ❤️Great job, Lena!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Jenifer gives me hope ❤ always and forever a fan!
❤❤❤❤ We love you Miss Lewis, Thank you for all you've done 🥰
Me, too!!! Thank you Jenifer!❤ Happy Holidays!😊
Actual divine passionate queen, so talented and so real, love her. Truly Mother of black Hollywood
Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾
Jenifer is life😊. I could listen to her for days.
I love Jennifer Lewis! Thank you for sharing! 💕💫✨
19:15
Lena: “I know you not talkin”
Jennifer : “Yeah. I am”
Lena : “Go on”
She said, what she said…LOL
She is one of the realist celebrities! What a phenomenal, talented, motivating, inspiring and entertaining women I truly honor and respect. Amazing interview!
✊🏽MUVA - When you care about the craft and the culture only can this type of content be developed. Lena is prepared and well versed on each interviewee. No cue cards. Just intentional preparation which promotes proper performance 👏🏽 #LEOLVP
So many gems in this, I just admire her
I had a tough day at work and the algorithm must have detected that. Because this interview was EXACTLY what I needed to hear!❤
Absolutely LOVE TF outta Jennifer Lewis ❤💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐
A true EGOT!!!! LOVE YOU JENNIFER "MOTHERF" LEWIS! THANK YOU ❤ #UHaveThePower
ALL HER INTERVIEWS ARE GREAT, she’s MARVELOUS! She mentioned trying to earn her mother’s love, I wish Lena would have asked her if she thinks she ever got it the way she needed it. Lena wasn’t fully present during this interview, she cut her off when she was talking about her accident and I feel like Jenifer was about to drop some really good wisdom behind that story, but instead we got a “You’re falling asleep” joke, Iike she’s one of the best to EVER DO IT, get you some rest so you can be attentive. Still a great interview, I mean it’s THEE JENIFER LEWIS, it’s gonna be GREAT regardless.
I could listen to
Jenifer all day!!
"I AM memorable!" 😅 She sho is. Thanks. ❤
Lena thank you for this amazing conversation! Pure Brilliance!!!!
Thanx for this wonderful interview. Legendary! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Our pleasure! 🙏🏾
Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾
So many gems here, especially regarding the observation of life. Priceless!!! 💎💎💎💎💎
Love me some Auntie Jenifer!! She is a force on her own!! ❤❤
I will always stop for a Jenifer Lewis moment. She’s my heart. ❤❤ I’ll never fall asleep on you. 😂😂😂😂
Wow! This was so beautiful and magical. Thx you Lena. The respect and reverence you gave to this iconic figure will indeed live on thru eternity. May the Creator continue to bless cover and keep the meteor that is Jenifer Lewis. ✨✨✨
Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾
Love this phenomenal woman! Thank you Lena….from the Culture!
I can never get enough of her. I so wish she created a podcast 😩
Iconic interview for an iconic soul! 👏🏽💜
I’m in love with Jennifer Lewis’ GLORIOUS afro!! I wore mine big and proud before getting locs 🥹
I love this interview and energy!!
I love love love THE Ms Jennifer Lewis! ❤
I love her!!! I hope how much she knows she’s contributed to black film and tv. I have not had the pleasure of experiencing her on stage. Even if the character is not comedic, her roles always entertain and pull you into the scene. The Auntie of them all Very black, very authentic, very confident, very real, very epitome of Motha, very classy , very lady like, very Auntie, very loved, very original, not demure and we love it❤❤❤
As I watch each episode back to back, I didn’t realize how thirsty I was for this content! These conversations are priceless 💎 Lena is keeping the people “hydrated” with history that will bring us all forward regardless if you’re into film and tv or not. Thank you Lena and Hillman Grad productions for capturing these moments and giving these women their flowers🤎🙏🏾
PS- speaking of hydration, Lena’s skin is flawless and glowing. It reminds me of that oiled down childhood face before going outside on a Chicago winter day; looking like a new copper penny. 🤎✨😊
I love Jenifer Lewis. Jenifer looks amazing.
Jenifer Lewis is so powerful, so incredible! I love her fearlessness, her tenacity, her courage to keep herself going in spite of. She continuously inspires me and encourages me to continue fighting in this thing called life.
My God! I have always loved her! A real gift to all ❤
Oh my! Thank you for this video, ❤️
Great Storyteller. None the less … Mrs. Lewis is that!
WOWWW! THIS was/IS A GREAT INTERVIEW! JENIFER LEWIS IS A LEGEND… Lena Waithe Great job interviewing Miss Jenifer Lewis
I just love me some Jennifer Lewis 😍 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤ she is very great at her talents but more joyful at heart. I live everything she plays in. She deserves all that comes good her way. Thanks for playing great mother roles for alot of us unapologetic ways on how we can come off as too strong and aggressive.
Yes. I would've rather talked with her longer than for it to be rushed like this was. I would've looked to hear more about her journey & what she had to say about it. Her perspective. I'm glad this conversation was had with this beautiful spirit. But a missed opportunity for more.
My god. Magnificent interview. Ms. Jenifer is a force of nature, incredible. I appreciate Lena's conversational style - she speaks naturally, thoughtfully, and with love. Also, can we PLEASE talk about this SET?! The best set I've ever seen for the complexity and beauty of our skin! Puuuuurfect! My eyes just melted with those gorgeous coppers and golds. Thank you, thank you.
Beautiful interview- THE WHOLE EXPRESSION OF JENIFER LEWIS. Nice listening to you, Host of Hillman
I know I’m not the only one who cried from how powerful her words were! ❤❤❤
This interview!!!! 😮💨 Ms. Lewis always holds our attention with her recounts but this was beautifully done. Love this❤
She is truly a gem and angel
When I was a little girl I used to say “I want to be just like her when I grow up!” I look at my life and know her strength transcending during times of trials!! Whether her real life or a characters she has truly Mothered us and I’m thankful!❤
Wow that was so good 🥹🥹🥹 I’m walking through the fire 🙌🏾🙌🏾
I loved this interview so much
This was beautiful to witness!! Thank you for sharing!
Absolutely brilliant interview
I loved Jenifer Lewis before but love her even more now if that's possible .Thank you Lena for letting her tell her story in her own words 👍🙏👌
There is nothing on earth more attractive than a woman who knows who she is, noone in holywood can enunciate the words of the english language like Ms. Lewis. She embodies the most beautiful aspects of a black woman. From the top of her head to soles of her feet The Queen Mother resides in her presence. I would like to thank you for allowing me to be a witness to such a divine image of womanhood through your body of work.
A true living legend a realist ❤ha down
Incredible interview. I could listen to her tell stories for hours.
Thanks so much for this! Obsessed with JL. Also obsessed with first couple seasons of Chicago. Two brilliant ladies.
She's over here snoring 😂😂😂😂
😂😂