STATE OF MIND with MAURICE BENARD: RENA SOFER
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2022
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Let me tell you something about Rena Sofer, she is as real as they come. My conversation with her was powerful. We discussed marriage, divorce, difficulties with family, and what it was like growing up for her.
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The glory days of GH when Rena And Vanessa were on 💟
I so love her blue eyes.
I miss those 2 together
There's only 1 interview we all truly need to see, VANESSA!
Agreed! Great interview btw!
There has never been a couple with more chemistry then Maurice and Vanessa. I still miss them, and will always want them back together. BTW-I love the beautiful Rena and will miss her on The Bold and The Beautiful.❤
Vanessa just needs to come back to GH too!
@@c.carter7219 ...Vanessa said she would come back, but only if Maurice is still there. I hope the powers that be are listening.
Why hasn't Vanessa been on?????????
I absolutely loved sonny, Brenda, Lois and Ned!! Best storylines ever - they were so fun!
Such a great interview! Absolutely loved Lois!
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I agree they were so great together ❤❤
Who else is excited at the idea of Rena sharing scenes with Maurice and Wally now that she's going to come home to GH?
I am so impressed with Rena Sofer not only as an actress, I saw this wonderful human being an intelligent articulate woman who has maintained her humility..
I didn't think I could appreciate Rena any further. I've been a fan for all her characters but today I got to see her as Rena. I'm already missing her as Quinn but happy she's getting her personal time for herself. Bravo Maurice
Thank you ❤
I loved her as Louis and I also watched her in Ghost whisperer she is awesome too bad she can't come back on GH hint hint LOL love you both it was nice seeing her
@@John-py1te I didn't know she was on GW 👍👍
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Looking forward to hearing Rena! Bring back Lois!
She is about to come back.
Another great life store thank you Rena for sharing. God bless you Maurice
I love how she was raised Orthodox, still has Orthodox relatives, etc yet never once denigrates Orthodoxy though she lives a secular life.
I agree with Rena, Lois and Brenda friendship was a love story. I loved them as best friends. Rena, and Vanessa sold that story.
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Brenda and Lois was definitely the love story for me. Sonny and Ned where just the icing on the cake. There was a scene where Brenda says she wants to Lois when she grows up. Damn I miss them and Claire Labine’s (RIP)writing. You should have the Fab 4 on together Brenda Lois Ned & Sonny GH Royalty ❤
I just love her so much! Her eyes are so beautiful! Love the conversation between you two Maurice! ❤️
The thing I took away from this interview is Rena has struggles like we all do but has a very strong sense of self which has served her well.
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Rena is so brilliant. One of the smartest women out there today. She inspires me ❤
I love Rena. She is the real thing. I am so happy she will be back on GH this month. I so fondly remember her when she came on as Lois Cerullo back in the 80's. I was young like her, going to college and I would watch her every day when I got home. I was so sad when she left GH, but she had to do what she had to do. Now, here we are 30 some years later and she is back! And she is as beautiful as ever...and her eyes are gorgeous, yes my favorite combo, dark hair and blue eyes. I am very happy she chose to stay home with her kids. I did the same and my kids are 9 years apart the youngest and oldest so I was a stay at home mom for 28 years....4 kids. I totally understand where she is coming from. Again, this was a great interview, and I am so darn happy she is going to be back on GH real soon, this has been 3 decades in the waiting!!!
Such a great interview! How wonderful that her father removed them from that relationship. Not all dads have that strength. She also confirmed what I’ve been hearing lately, that vets can take a mundane script and make it sparkle. We’ve witnessed that on GH, with little screen time, they leave us clamoring for more.
Thank you 😊
Thank you Rena for your honesty about your upbringing. I grew up with an abusive mother and I have found that it is hard to be honest about that fact. Our society deifies mothers to such an extent that most people try to make excuses and find a reason that it was somehow my fault, because they can't imagine a mother abusing her child. What they don't understand is that as phenomenally wonderful as a good mother is, an abusive mother is as phenomenally damaging. It helps when someone like you tells the truth.
I have also worked my entire life to be different from my mother and to break the cycle. Those who know me best say I have succeeded, it looks like you have succeeded too! All the best to you
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Rena and Wally ; Brenda and song saved my life… they were all my role model to get through my high school years living in a tough Environment and I would get lost in love❤
We will miss Rena on B&B - it won't be the same without her - and her eyes are gorgeous! I didn't know she was married to Wally.
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@@MBStateOfMind 3 daughters ages 33 23 13 rena did say she would leave once her youngest daughter is in high school
Missed them all together and now I miss her on Bold and the Beautiful 😭
Even though GH didn't write it Maurice and Rena still gave Sonny and Lois that childhood deep connection. They did such an amazing job that we still talk about Sonny and Lois childhood connection till this day. I judge EVERYONE who say they are from Bensonhurst on what Sonny and Lois said back in the day. The depth was definitely created.
2024Sonny&Lois❤❤❤🎉would love her bring his angel 💛⭐💖& his love
God bless and your family Rena
Thank you 😊
Thank you Maurice for State of mind with Rena.I hope I see her on GH.
Me, too. Especially with her daughter following her mother's musical footsteps
Her eyes.. to this day.. she's one of the most beautiful women ive ever seen.
Great Great Great! It's absolutely wonderful that this time around, and Rena Sofer's return as Lois, GH IS taking advantage of their past relationship and their friendship.
I have been waiting on Rena (Lois) to appear on your show. Next up, Vanessa. To say, I'm excited would be an understatement. Thank you for all you do!!!
I just commented the same thing....Let's speak it into existence 🙏🏾💞🙌🏾😃
Thank you 😊
So absolutely looking forward to this. Rena is such an amazing woman.
I really like and respect Rena for her down-to-earth, real life philosophies and morals. 👍👍
I do too
I really enjoyed getting to know Rena! Great interview, Maurice!
This woman is so real and straight up! She is a phenomenon!
WOW! WOW! WOW! What a truly amazing lady as well as a marvelous actress!!! I only came to know of Rena as Quinn on B&B. She was so excellent at her craft that she gave me reason to watch the show. To see this interview and to see that she is also a fine and upstanding person is wonderful!!! She is truly an inspiration and an example of strength as well as someone who is not afraid to talk about her vulnerabilities. The same goes for Maurice when he shared that he had dealt with nervousness for a big part of his life and that he had been intimated by Rena. That in itself shows great strength in a man-one who is not afraid to admit and talk about his weaknesses. This is certainly a most enjoyable interview-even if you had no prior knowledge of these two great people. It was great to hear of Rene’s strong commitment to motherhood and family. She is admirable in every respect!!! Wishing both of you the very best-always!!! Thank you for making this world a better and brighter place!!! ❤️❤️
I would absolutely LOVE seeing Rena as Lois again on GH - please TPTB - make it happen
That character and how Rena played it - loved the energy and antics. She was such a good friend to everyone (minus Katherine...) and even didn't let the Quartermaines get to her.
Great interview, love Rena
exactly the opposite of self absorption. Staying for the HS grad.....staying for that ALONE .....is a great Mom. I wish you great things. Thanks Mr Bernard....once again superior film. 😁
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Vulnerable and very brave interview. Thank you
Love Rena!!❤ So glad I watched this with you Maurice!! Miss her on B&B!!
Would love to see Rena back on GH as Lois!!
Hearing her story made me realize how lucky I was to have the mama I did because I was born with a brain injury and my mom and dad did everything in their power when I was a young star to get help for me and I was so blessed to have my mom because I know I could’ve had a lot worse than my life but my parents were my blessings and they are both gone now and I miss them every single day
Lois.ned ,sonny and brenda were the absolute best !!! ❤❤❤❤
Love Rena! Will watch this later. And yes her eyes are unique! We need to have Vanessa on!
Love Rena. I had my daughter the same year as her 1996. Even wanted to name my daughter Rena or Lucy but husband said no. Met her & Wally at Dicks Last Resort in San Diego. So nice!
I've followed Rena for years. So glad she was a guest on your show. Great show.
So happy to hear from her ❤️
Great interview with the beautiful and talented Rena Sofer, Maurice. I wished it didn't have to end. I loved her both as Lois on GH and Quinn on The Bold and The Beautiful. Maurice, keep continuing doing an amazing job on State Of Mind and on GH. 👍👍
Thank you 😊
Thank you so much Maurice. This chat with Rena Sofer was amazing, honest and inspiring! I'm so glad I'm subscribed to State of Mind.❤❤❤
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Love Rena! Her eyes and smile are a beauty in itself! Thank You Maurice! ❤️💙
What a great time with Rena. You and her together on GH would be exploding. Great interview. Love watching you.
Omg I have had a girl crush since like forever on Rena. She is the most devastatingly beautiful woman ever.
I'm not gay. I just love her eyes her hair, she's just gorgeous.
AMEN! I was a stay at home mom and loved it! Good for you! 👏
I’ve loved Rena since Melrose Place. This episode was off the charts great. Thank you so much. ❤
Thank you
Rena, thank you for sharing your life story with us.❤
Such a great guest! I could’ve listened to her talk for hours.
Thank you ❤
Holy cow! I loved GH back in the day with Lois. What an adventure.. Only one person can be Lois, and it is you Rena. So glad to know you better. What an inspiring and AMAZING woman you are. I could just feel Lois in the interview, with that sweet impish smile and twinkle in your eyes. I miss your character... Thank you, Maurice, for having her on your show.
Thank you
She is so beautiful! I always wanted her to play Wonder Woman
It was a wonderful interview with Rena Sofer Maurice Bernard!! Thanks so much!! Hope you have a wonderful week!!! God Bless!!!
Thank you ❤
Okay Mo! You gave me Kimberly, you gave me Rena.. now we are only missing Vanessa! Make it a trifecta my dude.
Cant wait to watch please ask her if she will reprise her role as Lois on GH also tell her they she is sore missed on B&B
This was amazing! I had a similar mother to Rena's (emotional and verbal abuse daily), but my father didn't have the guts to take me away from her. Eventually, around age 16, my father's mother and step-father approached my father and offered to take me to get me away from her, but it was too late. I was too scared and broken to go live anywhere else. I guess it took me a long time and years of therapy, but after EMDR therapy I found myself desensitized to the memories and was able to posthumously forgive her and almost understand her. At 56, I realize I hit all of life's milestones a decade or so later than most, but it is all fear, isn't it? I am a work in progress and am always, always working on self-improvement even though I'm in a good place now. I'm currently working on mindset and education, and go out into the world with the mission of leaving everyone I encounter with a positive feeling. I'm also a big tipper! I GET how horrible people can feel inside, and it makes me happy to say the kind things to them. Everything happens for a reason, and my mother made me the weird, strong, funny, smart woman I became as much as anyone else did. Anyway, GREAT interview!!!
Kim, here's a tip for You. You are a self- made miracle! That like to leave others feeling good about themselves, and are a big $ tipper, this was hard got. We have much in common and I love what you said about being 10 years late in hitting the life markers! My words forever...
Also, that you are funny! Doesn't this all come from fear and self preservation? So many comedians come from similar backgrounds. Thanks and Best wishes for the rest of your fabulous life 🙏💜
Maurice, stay well, don't stop spreading the word❣️💜🙏
@@summacumsoap8983 Thank you! It is comforting to hear that someone out there "gets" me and that I'm not so weird as to not have anything in common with anyone! Yes, there are so many positives we can find in the negatives. We are DIAMONDS! 💖
Yes, sparkling precious 💎 diamonds. It takes many, many years and lots of pressure/stress to BECOME! 💕🌺
EMDR can be a LIFE SAVER ! Congratulations to you Dear !
God bless u ur strong keep marching on
I love Rena even more than I loved her on GH! She reminds me of Demi Moore with her hair long, but completely different personality. I would really be exciting if she returned to GH as Lois! I would love to see her and Brooke Lynn in a scene together!! Maurice, I have never seen you intimidated in an interview, but I feel like I saw Maurice, than Sonny.
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Lawrence Saitn Victor IS one of the nicest guys in Soaps and him and Rena did create magic and proved him to be a leading man! What a great interview!
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Great interview again. Been a fan of Rena since Loving when she played Rocky. Hope she makes an appearance on GH someday. Miss her there on the show.
I'm like you and I just want to hear Rena keep talking! 😍 Now that she is not working at Bold and Beautiful, maybe she can portray Lois again! Like some of the comments already said, I would LOVE to see her on GH and in scenes with Sonny, Ned, Olivia, Dante and of course Brook Lynn. 👍 Hearing about how she brings a character alive beyond the writing and in synergy with the other actors, it makes me want to see her in character. I think you bring SO much of that to Sonny as well with how you add depth and reality to the character. It means so much to us viewers!!!
Thank you ❤😊❤
I’m so addictive to State of Mind and have been a fan of General Hospital since 1964. I’ve read your book Maurice and have suffered in the pass depression and have anxiety. I’m also a suicide survivor. Listening to your guests have really helped me out as I would imagine also others that have struggled. My writing skills and school was very difficult making me feel awkward but
Stay the course, Lucy. Your message comes through loud and clear. Yes, SOM helps many others so Mo knows he needs to keep it going. 💜 to you
Thank you
Wow! Rena reminds me so much of Demi Moore??? Looks just like her!! Loved when she was on gh!!! Those were the day's!! The best!!! By the way I remember when Demi Moore was on gh also!! Back in the 80s right before she became very famous doing movies! Any way you can get Demi on State of Mind?? That would be great to see also! This was another great interview as always!! Loved Lois when she was on!! And YES!! WHAT GORGEOUS EYES FOR SURE!!!❤
I would love to
Yessss "Lois" 😃👑💞...I'm excited to hear from Rena. Does this mean 🤔 maybe "Brenda," a Vanessa Marcil interview isn't far behind....L&B Records is making a comeback...I'm just saying 😏😌🤷🏾♀️😃
I hope
Would love to hear from Vanessa.
This was such a great conversation I just cannot say this enough you listened and just let ur guest speak it’s so refreshing to see that from a host… love you Rena thanks for sharing… and always love you sir..see ya 2morrow on GH 😀❤️❤️❤️👏🏽👏🏽🍷
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Good Afternoon Maurice, Love you and your show....Love Rena ... would love to see her back on GH !!!!
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What a fantastic conversation with Rena. She is so right about the writers does not take advantage of many relationships on GH.
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I loved this always have loved her since loving broke my heart when she talked of her mother so sad an how she turned it around an was determined to be a better mother so strong!! Happy sunday moe!!
Thank you
Maurice my husband knows I benefit from watching SOM. Every Sunday when you are on I tell him Maurice is on and I go to another room to watch. This morning when I had finished. I got up and started cleaning and went full force. My husband said Nancy did Maurice motivate you again? I smiled and said of course. You help us both. Thank you. ❤️
I’m so glad I can help
I love Maurice's questions and Rena is so mesmerizing 🧡
Oh Maurice, I know what you mean about Rena's intensity ... she is another one of those who just sparkles!! She is vivid and alive. And whenever she's in something I can't wait to see her. I so so hope "Lois" can come back to GH!! And yeah ... let Lois and Sonny have that depth to their relationship that they didn't take advantage of back in the day. What a fabulous story line that would be!!!!!
You know Maurice, you are amazing. I love how you are able to bring out the "heart" in your conversations. I have always love Rena and now I love her even more. Thank you.
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Just pulled up all the shows and movies Rena was in she really did alot of good shows!! Never realized she was in Melrose Place?? She came in season 7? That was one of my "favorite" shows back in the 90s!! She really is talented as well as absolutely gorgeous!! Well done Rena!!!❤
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I miss my Quinn. Bless your heart. Live the best life! 😥🙂🙂🙂💞💞💞💞💞💞
so great to c rena she is such a talent thank u Maurice for having her on here and thanks for being the voice for so many that don't have one
Thank you
I wish her well. And I understand and respect why she chose not to renew her contract. It's unfortunate her and her mother are estranged, that's hard I'm sure but it sounds like she has made peace with it and moved on. I won't lie though, I honestly would love her back on GH as Lois. I have missed that character since she left...Cheers Rena! Good luck with your ceramic business! 💖
Thank you
Love this episode with Rena Sofer!!!! She's fabulous!!! Maurice, the reason you were intimidated by her is because she is an incredible actress. The way she talked about Lois living inside her was so accurate. Thank you so much for this State of Mind.
I get it Maurice. Rena is mesmerizing to watch even in this conversation. She speaks with distinction expression and, I’ll say it like this, there’s her realism (nothing extra or negative implied). Loved watching her on GH!
I agree
Rena is beautiful inside and out. Sat next to her and Wally at a concert back in the day.
Good to hear that she is doing well ❤️🩹
Thank you
Oh I love Rena! She’s the best. She can play Lois like nobody’s business. I’m a New Yorker and I know tons of Lois,s. I am a proud Lois myself. Get em girl❤
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Favorite interview so far. Maurice you are a better interviewer then Barbara Walters. We learn so much about our favorite actors. Rena is amazing, miss her on Bold and Gh.
Thanks for the compliment
Amazing story and so brave that she shared it with everyone. ❤
She is amazing !!!! I would love to she her on your show again...she had so much to say on so many subjects affecting women. Please we need to see more of her!! Thank you for having her on. This was a great episode.
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Another great episode! I’m also reading your book and loving it. Your an incredible person. Thanks for being such an inspiration.
Maurice Reba is incredibly beautiful .. as a fellow Jew being raised orthodox I know east she went thru thank G-d for her loving dad …❤
Rena is so right about the history between Sonny
and Lois.
GH has done this so many times, missed these great opportunities for back stories, and created an even better story line
I think I understand why Rena Sofer briefly discussed that bombshell about her mother, and then shut down any further discussion about the emotional upheaval. However, she also presented excellent reasons for a deeper childhood bond between the characters of Sonny and Lois. I used to wonder why the writers only mentioned once, that Sonny sought refuge with Lois' family after being abused.
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Thus show was very informative. Rena is very transparent and even after the mental abuse she sustained from her mother, she is a well adjusted, (not to mention) talented actress.
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This was so interesting. So happy her Father was there for her when he could. I never knew she went through so much in her life. Bless her. Thanks, Maurice for another incredible SOM ❤️
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Probably the best State of Mind I've watched. Rena Sofer is what all actors should be; dedicated to giving more than what is on the page. GH should only bring her back if they can give Lois Cerillo an interesting arc.
Correction...oops....Lois Cerullo.
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Wow! This is the first time the first minute dove deep. Thank you Rena for diving right in. I'm still watching 👀 it, but the beginning got me
SHES A AMAZING ACTRESS I LOVED HER ON MELROSE PLACE AND BTB I HAD A MOM 👩 WHO WAS JEALOUS OF ME AND WOULD NT ALLOW ME TO HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH MY DAD CYS TOOK ME AGE 5 BECAUSE OF PHYSICAL ABUSE GOD BLESS YOU 🙌 ❤️ BOTH YOU ARE AMAZING BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE
Great interview I love Rena ❤️.
Not to take anything away from Rena's childhood and growing up, but I relate. When raised strictly religious, making friends is difficult, and keeping them I'm finding is harder. Really good conversation, thanks for your story.
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Morning Maurice! Great chat! Thanks for being here for all of us I'm so incredibly grateful to you! Trying to not completely fall apart after my Daughter passed....I'm broken....You have helped me more than any words can say 🤎 God bless you 🙌 GH is super awesome right now! Love ya 😍
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Morning all...gonna be great show..love ya Rena 👍👍💕💕⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️
Love this can’t wait to see her on GH this was so interesting. You’re the best Maurice
Great interview, Maurice. Wish they'd bring Rena on as Lois again on GH for a short stint to help Brook Lynn out!
Seems like GH has an inflated payroll.
Excellent interview! 👏🏾👏🏾💙
Maurice! This is an incredible episode. For many, many reasons.....Thank you for all you do for mental health.....you have no idea the gems and wisdom that you provide.....it helps to not feel so alone....this episode hit me hard.....yet in a good way. God bless you.
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