I *ALWAYS* said that Kelly Rowland looked like a younger version of Gladys Knight. I was right. Seeing Gladys’ old footage next to Kelly in costume... basically she IS Gladys Knight. 👏🏾
Jonathan Cineus. It's never feasible for one person to go around doing biopics for so many different people. What that does is, people would start comparing which person they gave more justice to and it takes away the success from one of them. I would say a person can do a total of two biopics max. But, it would have to be at least 4 or 5 years apart from the first one. That's the same reason a lot of great actors who has had great sitcoms don't do well when they try doing another sitcom. The audience starts to compare the two. If the first one is obviously better than the second, then the second will not succeed. Yes, some people have pulled it off but, the vast majority does not succeed. Jaleel White who played Steve Urkel failed, Fran who played the Nanny only did 2 seasons. Her second sitcom could have done better if they would have focused a little more attention to Ticha Campbell. Just because a show is built around a certain individual, does not mean you have to focus on that person especially if the ratings are falling. The Fonz from Happy days was only supposed to have played in only one episode. The audience fell in love with his character and the producers kept him on the show and put a lot of focus. Happy days was meant to be built around Ron Howard but they gave the Fonz equal attention if not more. They tried moving him out of Happy days to perform in a new sitcom but, they bought his ass back because both sitcoms were having low ratings. Jaleel white was only supposed to play in a few episodes on Family Matters but he kept the ratings high so they made him a permanent cast and gave him a little more attention. Tachina Arnold is very funny and talented and could carry a show way better than Fran. Why they didn't make the adjustment was probably because of Fran's ego and she was one of the producers. It could have been because, they lacked the vision to see what I saw. They were giving her less lines and less attention. Personally if I was Tichina Arnold I would have left the show. Never put a black person or a Hispanic on a sitcom just to be a token. I am not trying to be prejudice but blacks and Hispanic are funnier than whites than whites because, of the way we were grew up. We grew up cracking jokes on each other; either with our friends or our siblings. Yo mama jokes has been around since the 50's. Sometimes our parents would join in as well. We have a habit of mocking our dads if he's not home and our moms would join in as well. There was this one time one of my brothers was mocking the way our dad dances. It was so accurate and funny it made my mom fell to the ground in laughter. That was the one time she ever told our dad and she asked my mom asked my brother to show my dad. Our dad wasn't to keen about people cracking jokes on him, but even him had a hard time holding in his laughter. Just for the record, In my opinion, Henry Winkler the guy who played the Fonz is probably the greatest actor in the world. When he is in character as the Fonz, it's a flawless flawless acting performance I have ever seen. There was this one episode when he got in a guy's face to fight him, his facial expression in that scene was the best I have ever see. That was the day I started paying attention to his acting.I was even more impressed when I saw him in person, his character was no where close to his real persona. As a matter of fact, he was like a nerdy dude.
Kelly Rawland was perfect for this part! When she sang Midnight Train to Georgia it brought tears to my eyes. One of my absolute favorite songs by Gladys Knight.
I don't think they could've picked a better singer than Kelly Rowland to play Gladys Knight in American Soul! She looks just like her almost like she could be her daughter! It's crazy how much they look alike!
Kelly Rowland is a true standout as Ms. Gladys Knight on “American Soul” - You, can tell she studied all of Gladys’ mannerisms - Her “Midnight Train to Georgia” was so fresh [called “Midnight Train to Houston”, at the time]
Oh my Lord excellent choice I never noticed it before it's scary how much Kelly looks like Gladys whoever cast at this has an excellent eye can't wait to see it I love Gladys Knight and Kelly Rowland
I always said Kelly Rowland should play Gladys Knight as she resembled her alot even though they have two different vocal types. I can't wait to watch it 👏🏾 I do wish she lip synced to Gladys though ... cause all I hear is Kelly 🤔🤧😅
I honestly hope that if they ever do a biopic on Gladys Knight that Kelly Rowland is the one they call for. She has the image, the voice and talent to play her.
No singer makes me cry like Gladys Knight. whenever I hear her songs, i am taken back to my childhood days. Dear Lord, where did the good time go? Can we ever go 🏠 home? Well I think not.......xxxxxxx
I am soooo eager to see this already! I need this to be on the Premiere Episode. Also I need the full songs that sange available on all streaming sites.
I love Beyonce but the one thing that I can say about her is she has nothing on Mrs. Kelly when it comes to doing interviews...Kelly speaks very well Kelly needs to work with Beyonce on doing interviews... We need them
Beyonce is hardworking so if she is willing she would do more interviews. Just maybe she is not interest or sees it as important. She could have hired a personal coach to aid with interviews and public speaking (if she has a problem). Who had or is helping with Kelly's music career? Just saying.
Aside from Beyoncé, Kelly is just well spoken and articulates well. Why does she need to help Beyoncé on that? She’s her own person no need to compare. That is one thing I do like about Kelly though, she’s good at interviews. She’s got a good personality and it shows.
Kelly doesn’t need to work with Beyoncé on anything. Y’all always find a way to mention Beyoncé on a kelly video then accuse interviewers of always bringing up bey when they interview kelly. Beyoncé is fine the way she is.
Good God Kelly is absolutely STUNNING as Gladys (and just on her own!)! but I'm surprised they allowed so many contemporary vocal inflections in her portrayal. In any event, definitely looking forward to this.🎤
I'm glad Kelly Rowland is playing Gladys Knight really happy for her but why is it that no one interviews Michelle you know she's in the movie too but they only have pictures in you have to read was going on white no one is interviewing Michelle I'm so tired of her being treated like a stepchild and she needs to speak up for herself and her voice stop acting like she don't want to get married and going to marry that damn man
Kelly is such a nice, easygoing down to earth gal. She isn’t a diva like some of her counterparts, who shall remain nameless. It seems as if she is easy to work with too.:::::xxxxxxxxx
Kelly has the soul which is complimented with her slight similar aesthetic to Gladys Knight which is key. Go Kelly. One day I hope to direct you in another icon biopic coming to all theaters. I just need more time.
Ever since Destiny's Child came out in he late 90s, I always said one day Kelly is gonna play Ms. Gladys Knight if they ever made a movie about her. Wow it actually happened!!!
Ms. Knight said that she wanted to be portrayed by Kelly Rowland. I'm so glad that Kelly gets to showcase more of her voice.
SO DO I
You forgot a key word though. Lemme add it for you..
her GOLDEN voice!
@@johnmullens2857 🙄
@@celestematthews3266 lol
@@johnmullens2857 😏
Couldn't have picked a better person to portray Ms.Gladys knight,congrats on portraying Ms.Galdys knight Kelly Rawland 👏👏👏👏
YES
Im about to comment this! Thank god they chose the right person!
@@justcat6042 Right
@@justcat6042 she was hand picked by Gladys herself.Kelendria is definitely a spot on choice
@My name is my name Nah Kelly played Gladys Knight
Im glad that she portrayed gladis knight amazing
Perfect!
Right
I *ALWAYS* said that Kelly Rowland looked like a younger version of Gladys Knight. I was right. Seeing Gladys’ old footage next to Kelly in costume... basically she IS Gladys Knight. 👏🏾
She looks more like donna summers
Jonathan Cineus. It's never feasible for one person to go around doing biopics for so many different people. What that does is, people would start comparing which person they gave more justice to and it takes away the success from one of them. I would say a person can do a total of two biopics max. But, it would have to be at least 4 or 5 years apart from the first one. That's the same reason a lot of great actors who has had great sitcoms don't do well when they try doing another sitcom. The audience starts to compare the two. If the first one is obviously better than the second, then the second will not succeed. Yes, some people have pulled it off but, the vast majority does not succeed. Jaleel White who played Steve Urkel failed, Fran who played the Nanny only did 2 seasons. Her second sitcom could have done better if they would have focused a little more attention to Ticha Campbell. Just because a show is built around a certain individual, does not mean you have to focus on that person especially if the ratings are falling. The Fonz from Happy days was only supposed to have played in only one episode. The audience fell in love with his character and the producers kept him on the show and put a lot of focus. Happy days was meant to be built around Ron Howard but they gave the Fonz equal attention if not more. They tried moving him out of Happy days to perform in a new sitcom but, they bought his ass back because both sitcoms were having low ratings. Jaleel white was only supposed to play in a few episodes on Family Matters but he kept the ratings high so they made him a permanent cast and gave him a little more attention. Tachina Arnold is very funny and talented and could carry a show way better than Fran. Why they didn't make the adjustment was probably because of Fran's ego and she was one of the producers. It could have been because, they lacked the vision to see what I saw. They were giving her less lines and less attention. Personally if I was Tichina Arnold I would have left the show. Never put a black person or a Hispanic on a sitcom just to be a token. I am not trying to be prejudice but blacks and Hispanic are funnier than whites than whites because, of the way we were grew up. We grew up cracking jokes on each other; either with our friends or our siblings. Yo mama jokes has been around since the 50's. Sometimes our parents would join in as well. We have a habit of mocking our dads if he's not home and our moms would join in as well. There was this one time one of my brothers was mocking the way our dad dances.
It was so accurate and funny it made my mom fell to the ground in laughter. That was the one time she ever told our dad and she asked my mom asked my brother to show my dad. Our dad wasn't to keen about people cracking jokes on him, but even him had a hard time holding in his laughter. Just for the record, In my opinion, Henry Winkler the guy who played the Fonz is probably the greatest actor in the world. When he is in character as the Fonz, it's a flawless flawless acting performance I have ever seen. There was this one episode when he got in a guy's face to fight him, his facial expression in that scene was the best I have ever see. That was the day I started paying attention to his acting.I was even more impressed when I saw him in person, his character was no where close to his real persona. As a matter of fact, he was like a nerdy dude.
Excally I see that now 👀
Me too
I just Google Kelly Rowland and Gladus knight because they looked alike and it bought me to this video, I didn't know she played her lol wow
Kelly Rawland was perfect for this part! When she sang Midnight Train to Georgia it brought tears to my eyes. One of my absolute favorite songs by Gladys Knight.
I don't think they could've picked a better singer than Kelly Rowland to play Gladys Knight in American Soul! She looks just like her almost like she could be her daughter! It's crazy how much they look alike!
so true
I love Kelly Rowland..you go girl😘😍🤗
She sounds great on midnight train to georgia
Shes perfect for this role!
YES SHE IS
Kelendria Sounded AMAZING singing "Midnight Train to Georgia".WOW!
She needs to portray Ms. Donna Summer, just sayin
I wonder what is taking so long
Absolutely!!!!
Anthony McCallum oh yeah that’s facts
yesssssssssssss
She or Anika Noni Rose should’ve portrayed her on Broadway.
I love Kelly for her clear voice, so it's funny seeing her trying to have a rasp haha. Congrats Kelly on getting to portray Gladys Knight!
Kelly Rowland is a true standout as Ms. Gladys Knight on “American Soul”
- You, can tell she studied all of Gladys’ mannerisms
- Her “Midnight Train to Georgia” was so fresh [called “Midnight Train to Houston”, at the time]
Wow Kelly does look like her Daughter seriously.. Might I say Damn Gladys knight was & is still a gorgeous woman. I can't wait to watch this..
Hell she look like her
Mark Hills just like her
She does
Probably why she’s playing her ... she needs to play Donna summers
@@DomsdreamX2 Now THAT'S what I want to see. That whole dance style and look is all her!
Yes she does look like her
Gladys Knight twin. 🤔🤷🏾♂😂
Justin Moore: Only in looks...
No she is Donna Summer Twin. But great choice for Gladys
❤
Congratulations to Kelly Rowland she deserves it all
They look related. I couldn't see anyone else, playing her part.
RIGHT GLADYS KNIGHT SAID THE SAME THING HERSELF
Kelly is from atlanta soo
Oh my Lord excellent choice I never noticed it before it's scary how much Kelly looks like Gladys whoever cast at this has an excellent eye can't wait to see it I love Gladys Knight and Kelly Rowland
When does it come out
Good job Kelly Rowland
❤Beautiful❤Perfect Pick for Portraying Mrs. Gladys Knight. Kelly, I'm Proud of you for this Girl. This is Amazing. Honoring an Icon 🎥🎤🎬🎶🎵🎼🎹🎻
I always said Kelly Rowland should play Gladys Knight as she resembled her alot even though they have two different vocal types. I can't wait to watch it 👏🏾
I do wish she lip synced to Gladys though ... cause all I hear is Kelly 🤔🤧😅
THANK YOU!!!! Should've lip synced... But she has the looks and mannerisms on target.
Kelly is perfect for the Roll of Gladys Knight💕💕💕👏👏👏
They look just alike🙄😲, that could be her mom or grandmother
Alright Kelly. Ro; so dang proud for her. Yes sweetie go get it!
I honestly hope that if they ever do a biopic on Gladys Knight that Kelly Rowland is the one they call for. She has the image, the voice and talent to play her.
It's insane how much she resembles Gladys!
2019 might be Kelly’s Year! Her work ethic lately been lit 🔥
American Soul great role for KELLY ROLAND playing Gladys Knight can't wait to see the show 📺 February 5, 2019
I love her version of midnight train..Made me cry
Someone said she should sound like Gladys, Kelly Rowland is not lip syncing she is singing in her own natural voice perfect choice for Gladys knight
Finally a good show on BET.
Perfect match...she favors her so much without a doubt
No singer makes me cry like Gladys Knight. whenever I hear her songs, i am taken back to my childhood days. Dear Lord, where did the good time go? Can we ever go 🏠 home? Well I think not.......xxxxxxx
When she sang midnight train to georgia I cried so hard. Omg I couldn't stop crying on that scene
I am soooo eager to see this already!
I need this to be on the Premiere Episode. Also I need the full songs that sange available on all streaming sites.
I think she would also do a great Donna Summers.
I agree. She looks just like her and her voice is much more similar to Donna Summer's than to Gladys.
I AGREE WITH YOU ON THAT ALSO
cant wait to hear "neither one of us" !
Go Kelly Go!!!!! 😍😍😘😘
I love Beyonce but the one thing that I can say about her is she has nothing on Mrs. Kelly when it comes to doing interviews...Kelly speaks very well Kelly needs to work with Beyonce on doing interviews... We need them
Beyonce is hardworking so if she is willing she would do more interviews. Just maybe she is not interest or sees it as important. She could have hired a personal coach to aid with interviews and public speaking (if she has a problem).
Who had or is helping with Kelly's music career? Just saying.
Thats the reason why she dont do interviews anymore i feel because of that comment right there lol
what the fuck does beyonce have to do with this video
Aside from Beyoncé, Kelly is just well spoken and articulates well. Why does she need to help Beyoncé on that? She’s her own person no need to compare. That is one thing I do like about Kelly though, she’s good at interviews. She’s got a good personality and it shows.
Kelly doesn’t need to work with Beyoncé on anything. Y’all always find a way to mention Beyoncé on a kelly video then accuse interviewers of always bringing up bey when they interview kelly. Beyoncé is fine the way she is.
Perfect person to play Ms Gladys
Good God Kelly is absolutely STUNNING as Gladys (and just on her own!)! but I'm surprised they allowed so many contemporary vocal inflections in her portrayal. In any event, definitely looking forward to this.🎤
Glad she has the opportunity to really display her full potential and vocal ability!
Go Kelly happy for you. Your so overlooked.
WOW, looking forward to the premiere on UK BET 7th Feb!
They got it right
Great job. Kelly your singing. Priceless on. American. Soul..so love the series.
100% true
She looks Sooooooo Much like her, beautiful😍😍😍
Yeaah very good Kelly Rowland 😉👍🏽
I don't know if my love for Gladys Knight has just been rekindled or I've fell in love with Kelly Roland.
Kelly Rowland was the perfect person to play gladys knight. She looks EXACTLY like a young Gladys Knight
I have said that she could play Gladys Knight. If there ever do the story about The Supremes ,Kelly should be cast as Mary Wilson.
No, "Diana"
@@margarethailey6482 No Mary Wilson look at pictures of Mary Wilson when she was young.
Kelly's a human barbie doll
Wow they are so alike, keep on shining Kelly. Kelly has her own unique tone that you forget she's playing Gladys
I think she will do an amazing job shes a great singer and has always been a great underrated actress
She won a NAACP Image award for this role. Go Kelly!
Come on BET we need Gladys & DOnna Summer. Its Kelly's time to SHINE!
I'm glad Kelly Rowland is playing Gladys Knight really happy for her but why is it that no one interviews Michelle you know she's in the movie too but they only have pictures in you have to read was going on white no one is interviewing Michelle I'm so tired of her being treated like a stepchild and she needs to speak up for herself and her voice stop acting like she don't want to get married and going to marry that damn man
@Chi Non Michelle was Diana Ross
Seriously? KELLY is gonna dko Gladys??
THIS IS FREAKIN AWESOME!!!!
Kelly is such a nice, easygoing down to earth gal. She isn’t a diva like some of her counterparts, who shall remain nameless. It seems as if she is easy to work with too.:::::xxxxxxxxx
Kelly has the soul which is complimented with her slight similar aesthetic to Gladys Knight which is key. Go Kelly. One day I hope to direct you in another icon biopic coming to all theaters. I just need more time.
I always said she favors her in her young years
like that she is portraying such an icon...nice casting! God Bless!!!
Kelly was made to look so much like Gladys...and she played the role perfectly
Oh yeah this was good pick , it’s crazy how much she looks just like her.
I thought Kelly was post to play Donna summers im waiting for that ugh
i think k michelle is playing her
@@kvngdree407 No K. Michelle played Martha Reeves on American Soul
SANG KELLY!!!!
..And that's #facts, tho.
Kelly Rowland looks just like Gladys Knight
Oh wow she defenetly looks like Gladys.. She 'll be great...💞👏🏽
Wow Kelly Rowland looks just Gladys Knight wow she even sound like her plus she can sing really really good
Kelly is so000 talented and a Gem
She Nailed it!
Yesss..finally “they” chose a perfect fit !!&.. while we’reat it I think Nicki Minaj can play as Chaka Khan as well..
Kelly Rowland and Gladys Knight ought to sing a duet together in the future!!! That would be awesome.
Kelly did a good job
I just wished she could have done I've Got To Use My Imagination
so happy for Kelly!!! I hope she also plays Donna summer in the future!!!!
I wish i had BET. Or cable to watch it. To see it with my mom.
Kelly Is Absolutely Gorgeous
SHE LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE HER 😲😲
I sure will be running in to the hypest trip in America
I wish they would release an mp3 of Kelly’s midnight train to Georgia!
Kelly Rowland 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
She did an awesome portrayal!
When is the next episode?
She’s perfect!
Kelly is soo beautiful she resembles Gladys to
LOVE U KELLY 👸🏽
She was born to play Gladys Knight. The resemblance is striking
As a chocolate girl I love her confidence! The world and dudes 🙄 make you feel a way when they all flocking toward the light skin chicks! ✊🏿✊🏾
Yasssss Kelly Ro
She nailed it
Go Kelly Go
If Lauryn Hill had her ish together, I could see her portraying Gladys Knight. Kelly would be a perfect Donna Summer.
I can't wait to hear midnight train to Georgia in full
Ever since Destiny's Child came out in he late 90s, I always said one day Kelly is gonna play Ms. Gladys Knight if they ever made a movie about her. Wow it actually happened!!!
GO KELLY GO.
Perfect choice.
Kelly is a beast..
just keep on being Kelly Rowland and I bet you they'll be making a movie about you too soon
already and icon as far as I'm concerned
Go Kelly🇧🇷❤
i hope they also recreate performances of The Pointer Sisters on Soul Train!
1) Jennifer Hudson portraying Aretha Franklin
2) Fantasia portraying Patti LaBelle
3) Kelly Rowland portraying Gładys Knight