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  • For Variety’s Actors on Actors, Ellen Pompeo and Taraji P. Henson sat down to discuss the “toxic” culture at “Grey’s Anatomy” and fair pay.
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  • @user-hg4bg6jv1n
    @user-hg4bg6jv1n 5 лет назад +3348

    that mustard shoe and suit is poppin’

    • @newtongreg5014
      @newtongreg5014 5 лет назад +29

      Thats the damn truth!! that suit!!!

    • @jocelynatl
      @jocelynatl 5 лет назад +31

      Yes! The Dijon of it all! #LovinIT

    • @Mr21022102
      @Mr21022102 5 лет назад +8

      POPP-IN!!!!

    • @thesznseries
      @thesznseries 5 лет назад +1

      _ 27 lol😂

    • @Kameaux
      @Kameaux 4 года назад +1

      @@jocelynatl not the Dijon!

  • @taylordot8431
    @taylordot8431 5 лет назад +2962

    Two intelligent women from different backgrounds, each talking about their own experience so honestly and listening to each other so attentively. No talking over one another, no dismissal. Nice to see. This is how it's done.

    • @montalvo530
      @montalvo530 5 лет назад +16

      Kay Dot I love it 2 strong women i love both these women

    • @breancaousley5706
      @breancaousley5706 5 лет назад +9

      Thats normal life.?! Media fucks up the pre-perceived stereotype. Which stifles important Conversations amongst women of different backgrounds you coming to the conversation assuming that a black or Latin person would be angry about your question then stuff doesn’t get talked about why black or latin person comes into a conversation assuming that a white person won’t empathize because that’s what we seen on TV. this should be a regular conversation. No pre-perceived standards every conversation should be brand new. I don’t think this should HAVE TO BE SAID... so sad smh

    • @tashW7092
      @tashW7092 5 лет назад +1

      Unlike some

    • @niamhcawley7862
      @niamhcawley7862 3 года назад +3

      And even when Ellen talked over Taraji she apologised. Love them

    • @briandowling6663
      @briandowling6663 3 года назад

      Two different backgrounds??? Why??? Because one woman is Black and yhe other White???

  • @takingitonedayatatime7851
    @takingitonedayatatime7851 5 лет назад +2875

    I'm nodding my head like I'm apart of the conversation 😂😂😂

    • @gabriellmagpatoc1143
      @gabriellmagpatoc1143 5 лет назад +32

      thought i was the only one lol

    • @oscarfun100
      @oscarfun100 5 лет назад +16

      LOL, I always do that. Now I won't feel so sad about it XD

    • @Mr21022102
      @Mr21022102 5 лет назад +12

      No Regrets Baby Just Good Vibes Over Here me too🤣😂🤣😂

    • @madajafarmer5414
      @madajafarmer5414 5 лет назад +9

      This is prob my fav comment lol

    • @takingitonedayatatime7851
      @takingitonedayatatime7851 5 лет назад +3

      @@madajafarmer5414 aww thank you 😂❤💯

  • @JohnPDern
    @JohnPDern 5 лет назад +4335

    I wish every white person was like Ellen. We’d live in a much happier, healthier world.

    • @Brooke20268
      @Brooke20268 5 лет назад +17

      John Dern 😘

    • @shabaraliberal1804
      @shabaraliberal1804 5 лет назад +14

      John Dern for sure!!!!!!!!

    • @thatswhatsup0493
      @thatswhatsup0493 5 лет назад +27

      Right?? Ugh I love her.

    • @siriolsen7805
      @siriolsen7805 5 лет назад +2

      Anyone struggling with mental health should check out the Andrew Cutler protocol. Google «andy cutler rebecca rust lee» for a great article explaining the protocol, and search for the success stories, and «what not to do» as there are things that you might be taking that is hurting you, like cilantro and chlorella. Wish you all the best

    • @firewolf222
      @firewolf222 5 лет назад

      agreed

  • @kind.geese99
    @kind.geese99 5 лет назад +2028

    lmfao when taraji burts out laughing at patricks 13 pilots that didnt get picked up

    • @lauravelousis9856
      @lauravelousis9856 5 лет назад +33

      Haha, Patrick is always funny. Teen pizza man. The end.

    • @siriolsen7805
      @siriolsen7805 5 лет назад +2

      Anyone struggling with mental health should check out the Andrew Cutler protocol. Google «andy cutler rebecca rust lee» for a great article explaining the protocol, and search for the success stories, and «what not to do» as there are things that you might be taking that is hurting you, like cilantro and chlorella. Wish you all the best

    • @sheridanspencer5623
      @sheridanspencer5623 5 лет назад +11

      Everyone that commented on this, shouldn’t have lmao

    • @matthewharjo7512
      @matthewharjo7512 5 лет назад +5

      @@siriolsen7805 random. It's impolite to throw in a random topic in someone else's comment thread. Delete n take this over to James Charles channel...

    • @pinkpanthaur
      @pinkpanthaur 5 лет назад +5

      @@matthewharjo7512 Lmao, Siri Olsen copy and pasted this exact comment to multiple comments wtf spam lord

  • @GeorgeJansen
    @GeorgeJansen 5 лет назад +1601

    They jumped in & out of each other conversation, flawlessly like double Dutch

  • @amandawheat4216
    @amandawheat4216 5 лет назад +517

    As far as Grey's goes.... Blows my mind that McDreamy was making more money than Ellen considering the show is based on her and her past that brought her to becoming a Dr. I respect both these women so much and wish to God I had the courage that they possess. Keep.pushing ladies! You both are remarkable, beautiful, successful women!!

  • @bailievictoria2265
    @bailievictoria2265 5 лет назад +921

    I wanna see them do a film where they’re best friends 😭 they’d have bomb on screen chemistry💕

    • @morganking5594
      @morganking5594 5 лет назад +27

      I was thinking the same thing! 👏🏼💜

    • @sabreanicole2114
      @sabreanicole2114 5 лет назад +9

      Bailie Franklin A crime fighting show

    • @AndreaMobley
      @AndreaMobley 5 лет назад +4

      I think the same aswell

    • @lauralunaazul
      @lauralunaazul 5 лет назад +2

      Yes! Or sisters! I was thinking the same.

    • @jamsng
      @jamsng 4 года назад +2

      @@lauralunaazul yes!

  • @OlandiaAngervil
    @OlandiaAngervil 5 лет назад +1150

    This makes me like Ellen Pompeo alot because she did her research and she did enough to ask question to make conversation with Taraji, this was a good Convo between two people

    • @cereal_qilla
      @cereal_qilla Год назад

      I think she’s also married to a black man so she’s aware of the issues that plague Black America

  • @MsRaquelD
    @MsRaquelD 5 лет назад +1012

    They both look amazing!! 48 and 49 years old! SUCH a great conversation, with two intelligent and beautiful women!

    • @darionwilson3666
      @darionwilson3666 5 лет назад +6

      Ain't that the truth?!!

    • @SaRa-cs5nc
      @SaRa-cs5nc 5 лет назад +5

      @@darionwilson3666 Welllllll 🤔 is it or isn't it?!! lol

    • @rachelsweets
      @rachelsweets 5 лет назад +3

      😍😍😍

    • @voguehaven5154
      @voguehaven5154 4 года назад

      ellen aged badly.

    • @helenahooley2076
      @helenahooley2076 3 года назад +3

      @@voguehaven5154 how, apart from a few wrinkles around her eyes?

  • @Jacks_here
    @Jacks_here 5 лет назад +1108

    I find it so honest that Taraji is talking about her value in salary terms. It’s so refreshing. No one ever talks about that.

    • @PHlophe
      @PHlophe 5 лет назад +26

      black people are real about this struggle. hellen makes 50 times more than miss hanson

    • @Jacks_here
      @Jacks_here 5 лет назад +21

      Lechiffresix six Yes she does but Greys Anatomy makes buckets of money so. I personally love the fact that Shonda Rhimes is behind it all and she seem to be pretty fab person! Surely earning more than both of these ladies.

    • @TNDCBaby
      @TNDCBaby 5 лет назад +11

      What's funny is they give so many dudes big films without showing their worth. I see what Taraji is saying but big picture they do not value people the way she is stating. It would be nice if they did but it's simply not true.

    • @gaila.9852
      @gaila.9852 3 года назад +1

      @@PHlophe You mean Henson.

    • @Rosespynn
      @Rosespynn 2 года назад

      I love how she names numbers. Yes!

  • @etate7147
    @etate7147 5 лет назад +731

    Ellen is not afraid to have the uncomfortable conversations😍🥰❤️ I love her

    • @PHlophe
      @PHlophe 5 лет назад +3

      er... ellen has half black kids. she had to get on board

    • @TNDCBaby
      @TNDCBaby 5 лет назад +47

      @@PHlophe NO she didn't. There is evidence of plenty of people who have kids with a black person coming out of their mouth with crazy stuff or being in big time denial. I think they are running from those conversations or something.

  • @JohnPDern
    @JohnPDern 5 лет назад +732

    Also both these ladies look STUNNING. Hair, makeup, outfits. So beautiful

  • @mattd501
    @mattd501 5 лет назад +1080

    They're both angels, get Taraji a franchise!! Also the idea that Ellen couldn't carry Grey's Anatomy is the stupidest thing I'd ever heard of. That show has always been about women and the struggles that everyone faces as individuals, Derek was a supporting character, Meredith is the star! If anything Cristina was a bigger loss to the show although Merder was pivotal. #Winners

    • @nadine9142
      @nadine9142 5 лет назад +74

      I agree, Cristina was a bigger loss

    • @lilyobrien3264
      @lilyobrien3264 5 лет назад +40

      That need to bring Cristina back. Even if it’s just for an episode I need more then just them talking on the phone

    • @mbennett2404
      @mbennett2404 5 лет назад +14

      I soooooo agree...im still trying to get iver losing cristina! I wish she would agree to come back..even for just a guesr role. It would give the fans some closure

    • @taeyeonjjang5120
      @taeyeonjjang5120 5 лет назад +13

      tbh, i stopped watching after yang left.. but I told myself grey is still there. It didnt affect me that much when Derek left the show. Up until now, I still hold onto my twisted sisters moment.

    • @mugdharedkar4870
      @mugdharedkar4870 4 года назад +14

      Watching recent episodes of Grey's, I have realized that Meredith has outgrown Derek and his death wasn't the worst thing to happen to her. At all

  • @Miss_Morgendorffer
    @Miss_Morgendorffer 5 лет назад +823

    BEST PAIRING EVER here in Actors on Actors.

  • @jstnm
    @jstnm 5 лет назад +371

    Just think about the episode if someone on Empire ended up in the emergency room on Grey's and Cookie and Meredith had a showdown lol

    • @melleciablake5339
      @melleciablake5339 5 лет назад +1

      ι ℓσνє ℓσνє тнιѕ ¢σиνo...αи∂ тнє мєѕѕαgє σf ιt ιѕ ѕρєαкιиg тσ ωσмєи σf αℓℓ αgєѕ ,¢σℓσr αи∂ αℓℓ ѕhαρє ιи ѕιzєѕ👍👍👍вσtн ℓα∂у'ѕ αrє ∂σιиg α ρhєиσмєиαℓ ʝσв👏👏a tσαѕt tσ вσth σf уσυ 🥂🍾🍾

    • @pennsharon8098
      @pennsharon8098 5 лет назад +9

      Hold your imagination please

    • @iziahwilliams9895
      @iziahwilliams9895 5 лет назад +13

      Justin M. Disney owns both shows now it could happen lol

    • @christabellll
      @christabellll 5 лет назад +12

      Now, that would be something!

    • @jinakaye
      @jinakaye 4 года назад +3

      It wouldn't be a showdown. They would probably give each other respect.

  • @LadyCherryWM
    @LadyCherryWM 5 лет назад +830

    The fact that Taraji could not get 500,000 for Benjamin Button is crazy

    • @simeoda
      @simeoda 5 лет назад +101

      She got less than $200,00 and she had to pay for her own lodging for 9 months.

    • @booginas
      @booginas 5 лет назад +90

      Racism in Hollywood at its finest.

    • @sunflowerbunny666
      @sunflowerbunny666 5 лет назад +10

      @@simeoda wtf 😥

    • @jamsng
      @jamsng 4 года назад +16

      Those directors and producers are pussies! Straight talk to do that shit!

    • @jamsng
      @jamsng 4 года назад +6

      @@simeoda those producers are pussies for that, straight talk.

  • @jupiter_9999
    @jupiter_9999 5 лет назад +438

    Ellen always touches her nose when she’s uncomfortable. But she will always stick up for the black community, one of the best Hollywood interviews!

    • @matthewharjo7512
      @matthewharjo7512 5 лет назад +41

      Well she is part of the community. Her husband is black, and her children are bi-racial.

    • @sabreanicole2114
      @sabreanicole2114 5 лет назад +30

      Matthew Harjo Her love for the community is so natural

    • @berenicei.7283
      @berenicei.7283 5 лет назад +76

      Matthew Harjo she is not part of, she's an allie but NOT a part of -- she will never live life the way a black person does!

    • @heaux4719
      @heaux4719 4 года назад

      @@berenicei.7283 How does a black person live life?

    • @she_came_down_in_a_bubble_6160
      @she_came_down_in_a_bubble_6160 4 года назад +30

      @@heaux4719 With black skin. I can observe and I can feel thru my loved ones. and I can see whats unfair and what needs to change and fight for change. But at the end of the day i do not know what it feels like to actually deal with these things with black skin.

  • @kikiwest2001
    @kikiwest2001 5 лет назад +986

    The shade when she said "he done 13 pilots. None of them have gone" lmao

    • @kyleaalise
      @kyleaalise 5 лет назад +34

      And I oop-😂

    • @rykeilacampbell
      @rykeilacampbell 5 лет назад +8

      KasTheKid Gaming 😂😂the shade of it allll

    • @ooooo-
      @ooooo- 5 лет назад +6

      kikiwest2001 I don’t get it someone please explain

    • @Flux799
      @Flux799 5 лет назад +7

      Flu Jah Pilots are a stand-alone episode of a show that tries to get itself sold to a tv network before becoming a full blown series.

    • @zhabtema
      @zhabtema 4 года назад +37

      @@Flux799 Flu Jah Therefore, she is saying that Patrick got cast to thirteen different shows that each showed a pilot episode BUT WERE NEVER SOLD to become a full-blown series...which implies his resume SOUNDS nice but he never really got any success on TV, so they should be at the same level...

  • @marie1hummingbird
    @marie1hummingbird 5 лет назад +426

    How I feel as a black woman with a college degree overworking underpaid.... Race sadly is still a factor even if you are a hard-working woman.

    • @Madamemexico
      @Madamemexico 5 лет назад +20

      Mimi everyday you wake up and go to work you are changing the world and the ideas people have of working women. Breaking that glass ceiling one day at a time. I hope you are feeling all the strength and love im sending you from the other side of the wall. 💪🏽

    • @serenaholliday2929
      @serenaholliday2929 5 лет назад +2

      AMEN

    • @corywantstoknow
      @corywantstoknow 4 года назад

      oh wow preach!

    • @pmai4673
      @pmai4673 4 года назад

      The richest woman in the country is a black woman.

    • @boywonder4755
      @boywonder4755 4 года назад +12

      @@pmai4673 yes that ONE woman. is a black woman. ONE. you sound ridiculous.

  • @jhughes111
    @jhughes111 5 лет назад +366

    Praise for Tyler Perry, for paying her for what she deserves. You pay for what you value.

    • @millennialaviation
      @millennialaviation 4 года назад

      Janice Hughes Monique said otherwise lol

    • @isaiahcansang
      @isaiahcansang 4 года назад +5

      He paid what she asked for. Not her worth.

    • @jinakaye
      @jinakaye 4 года назад +1

      He paid her enough so she could even have a quote...that's sad.

    • @gutsk345nd7
      @gutsk345nd7 3 года назад

      You get paid what you’re worth

    • @remthedey2996
      @remthedey2996 3 года назад +1

      @@isaiahcansang he wouldn’t have paid her that if he didn’t know her worth.

  • @erinnmjones
    @erinnmjones 5 лет назад +328

    They are having a real conversation! This is #dope

  • @Stylegirl450
    @Stylegirl450 5 лет назад +233

    Heartbreaking to hear that such a distinguished actress has had to prove her worth after soooo many years in the industry, but so happy this conversation is being had about inequality and wage gaps between women. Amazing discussion!

    • @ashleyquartararo2336
      @ashleyquartararo2336 4 года назад +1

      I’m genuinely confused- isn’t Shonda Rhimes a woman of color who runs Greys Anatomy and many other shows? Why was there ever a wage gap or sexism if she was in charge?

    • @Stylegirl450
      @Stylegirl450 4 года назад +6

      @@ashleyquartararo2336 Shonda Rhimes isn't in control of how much actors are paid. She is a writer and a producer, yes, but there are so many people above her (like ABC studio executives) that are actually "in charge" and have more control than any of us realize

  • @eliceiam_
    @eliceiam_ 5 лет назад +261

    It’s sad to know it was toxic, because those were the best seasons ,my POV.

    • @nikkim3811
      @nikkim3811 5 лет назад +6

      Right! They were the best.

    • @lauralunaazul
      @lauralunaazul 5 лет назад +3

      Yes...

    • @user-si2wi4sk2u
      @user-si2wi4sk2u 4 года назад

      TRUE!!!!

    • @ker_possible
      @ker_possible 3 года назад +6

      The first seasons were the best. it's like that quote from Devil wears prada by Nigel: "Let me know when your whole life goes up in smoke. Means it's time for a promotion." Basically if you're winning in public, your personal life is -ish.

  • @Nunofyabizzzzz
    @Nunofyabizzzzz 5 лет назад +393

    Ellen Pompeo is so sassy I love it lol

  • @justinlocs
    @justinlocs 5 лет назад +279

    Taraji and Ellen look absolutely ravishing in these outfits!!! Elegant, breathtaking and impeccable women!!!

    • @hueysaroo7593
      @hueysaroo7593 5 лет назад +6

      They really do! But Ellens who outfit just sllllayed my life! That color! Ugh!!!

  • @GeorgeJansen
    @GeorgeJansen 5 лет назад +275

    49? It's the new 35. Wow 😮😮😮😮

  • @arnoldanderson4859
    @arnoldanderson4859 5 лет назад +163

    These women are almost 50 and stunning!! Taraji's transparency is remarkable!

  • @corystube
    @corystube 5 лет назад +139

    Two intelligent women unafraid to have an honest conversation. This should be the standard. Taraji being unapologetically black and Ellen being so self-aware is amazing. Awesome interview!

  • @chiabee14
    @chiabee14 5 лет назад +275

    That bit about Patrick and his 13 pilots omg I'm crying

    • @sumitsarkar3148
      @sumitsarkar3148 5 лет назад

      I don't understand it. 13 pilots is a tv series ?

    • @chiabee14
      @chiabee14 5 лет назад +20

      Sumit Sarkar I’m pretty sure it means he did the pilots for 13 different shows trying to get one picked up for the entire serie

    • @tanariasanford7180
      @tanariasanford7180 4 года назад +10

      Sumit Sarkar meaning he shot the first episode for 13 different shows but none of them got put on air 😂😂😂

    • @gaila.9852
      @gaila.9852 3 года назад

      Timestamp?

    • @destionos5038
      @destionos5038 3 года назад

      That's crazy man lol

  • @TrakouriJackson
    @TrakouriJackson 5 лет назад +114

    Ellen is invited to the BBQ. . . She's gets it

    • @jtcartermusic
      @jtcartermusic 3 года назад +6

      She's got a Black husband and 3 black kids, yes she definitely gets it. Love her!

    • @vadenbovell527
      @vadenbovell527 3 года назад

      I’ve always like her

  • @takingitonedayatatime7851
    @takingitonedayatatime7851 5 лет назад +182

    Taraji legs are shining honey and I'm loving it😌🔥💯😎

  • @fattytabaddie3253
    @fattytabaddie3253 5 лет назад +84

    Who would have thought Meredith Grey and Cookie Lyons in the same room

  • @VeeLondon1449
    @VeeLondon1449 5 лет назад +292

    16:40 - Tv Quote, lol the tea pouring 😂 “Hes done 13 pilots, well none of them have gone" 😂😂😂😂

    • @gabriellmagpatoc1143
      @gabriellmagpatoc1143 5 лет назад +4

      shadeeeeeeeee

    • @maha1969
      @maha1969 5 лет назад +6

      I don’t get it.

    • @simulationdisruptor6033
      @simulationdisruptor6033 4 года назад +8

      @@maha1969 pilots are like episode 1 that you use to audition the show to the network. he did 13 of these for separate shows that never got picked up to be a full series

  • @2Amethyst2
    @2Amethyst2 5 лет назад +241

    Ellen looks 🤩🤤🔥🤤😍❤❤😍❤🔥❤🤩🤤🔥🤤🔥🤤😍❤🔥❤🤩❤🤩🤤🔥🤤🔥🤤 is she even human!?!?!? And wtff is wrong with hollywood!? Ellen deserved to be paid a lot more than Patrick. The show is called GREY'S anatomy, not shepherd's, and she acts better, tbh. And Taraji deserves SO much better! She's waaay more talented and badass than like 90% of the actresses in hollywood. 🙄😍😍😍😍

    • @kaileymasterson9274
      @kaileymasterson9274 5 лет назад +3

      lepakshi a j I know I love her so much too!!❤️❤️

    • @noordurranimusic
      @noordurranimusic 5 лет назад +6

      We don't need to put white actresses down to lift black actresses up. Although I do understand your point! I love Ellen and Taraji, they are both amazing actresses and people! :)

    • @2Amethyst2
      @2Amethyst2 5 лет назад +3

      @@noordurranimusic totally agree. I rly didn't intend to put white actresses down, but my comment does seem like i was. I edited it a bit now. What i meant was that she's better than 90% of actresses in general, but i said 'white actresses' because they get paid more. I definitely feel there are as many great white actresses as black ones. There r so many white actresses that i stan

    • @eamcbmsc
      @eamcbmsc 5 лет назад +1

      ndurrani when did put a white actress down?

    • @TNDCBaby
      @TNDCBaby 5 лет назад

      Right. He was just making a comeback. He was more well known but was he that much of a draw before the show started? I don't remember anyone feening for some Dempsey.

  • @troyshawnreed2582
    @troyshawnreed2582 4 года назад +63

    I love these two together!!! “He’s done 13 pilots, but non of them have ever gone” Ellen is not to be played with lmao! She’s a gem!

  • @barbaramccrary572
    @barbaramccrary572 5 лет назад +72

    Great interview when Ellen made that comment about white actresses not getting the struggle if someone was working more than them it took me back to the soap actress tweeting that when Viola Davis gave her speech when she won her oscar. They really don't get a woc struggle but it's nice to see they can learn. I love TPH and watched Person of Interest for her but she really was not used in that show.

  • @morgan_dukes
    @morgan_dukes 5 лет назад +269

    This was a really good conversation

    • @francescap2340
      @francescap2340 5 лет назад +16

      Very refreshing to hear them speak so candidly

  • @miroakermi5270
    @miroakermi5270 5 лет назад +229

    oh it's beautiful interview to both .. but Taraji she is be always amazing .. i love her .. please i want Taraji and Viola to be together pleaaaaaaaaaseeeeeee

    • @ifursure
      @ifursure 5 лет назад +6

      the hollywood reporter has an actress roundtable from 2015 that they're both on, its great

  • @kayleighSky
    @kayleighSky 5 лет назад +149

    The show (Grey’s anatomy) did not need Darrick, the character was just nice hair. Watching Ellen’s character grow with and without her characters husband was an amazing rollercoaster. The show was incredible and believe me I don’t see it going well without Ellen and the characters lost in the 15th season.

    • @user-si2wi4sk2u
      @user-si2wi4sk2u 4 года назад +8

      Kayleigh Sky no Derek added a lot to the show. I stopped watching the show after he died but not because I believe a male lead is necessary to keep the shoe running. The show started going downhill after season 8 imo, it was the most fun the first 6 seasons. When amazing female characters like Cristina, Izzie, Addison, Lexie, and Callie started leaving the show it lost a lot of the humor and when amazing make characters like Derek and Mark left the show it lost a lot of humor and romance. It’s unfair for Patrick to be paid more than Ellen since her character is the focus of the serie but that doesn’t mean he has to be objectified as ‘just nice hair’ because that’s not fair and his character was amazing and added a lot to the show

    • @anikarahman193
      @anikarahman193 3 года назад +6

      I agree. There's no greys without Ellen Pompeo. Derek was overrated imo.

    • @potatoface1041
      @potatoface1041 3 года назад +3

      @@anikarahman193 For me Mark & Callie , Cristina & Meredith added the excitement with their friendship and chemistry. I stopped watching once Cristina left.

  • @Elufah369
    @Elufah369 5 лет назад +65

    I love how Ellen feels so comfortable talking about race, it's very important.

  • @tiarasade21
    @tiarasade21 4 года назад +58

    Ellen Pompeii is 50! Listen when your genuine and humble mother nature sees it!

    • @pooja350
      @pooja350 4 года назад +1

      She's 50?! God damm... I'd be so happy to age like that😂

  • @thetriplethreat3
    @thetriplethreat3 5 лет назад +32

    Taraji P. Henson has never made $5 Million for a film. Let that sink in ladies and gentlemen smh

  • @marvinscott3364
    @marvinscott3364 5 лет назад +84

    That was an amazing conversation. Very inspiring. Both women are beautiful. But that was honest to openly discuss gender and race inequality in terms of pay...love how Ellen made the point of self education. Very refreshing dialogue

  • @kj1227icecap
    @kj1227icecap 5 лет назад +60

    I feel like this is very common. Great work for discount price. These are 2 amazing actresses and even they have to deal with this. I love both shows so much.

  • @sundawg911
    @sundawg911 5 лет назад +125

    Honestly Tarajii was probably talking about Person of Interest. I believe she was alluding to that show about being miserable and rightly so because the show is amazing but I could always tell in interviews she wasn't fully there for it. But I really loved her character on the show, it just sucked that she and the behind the scenes creators were not getting along.

    • @deb7457
      @deb7457 5 лет назад +7

      sundawg911 I’m glad you brought up Person Of Interest! Love the show, and loved her in it too. I didn’t know that she didn’t along with the producers.... or the “behind the scenes” staff. But I’ve never heard her say ANYTHING about POI.....hmm!

    • @TNDCBaby
      @TNDCBaby 5 лет назад +5

      Oh yeah. good one. She was great on that show. My husband was so mad when they finally moved where he wanted the story to move and then *poof* she was gone.

    • @deb7457
      @deb7457 5 лет назад +1

      T C Yes! They finally wrapped up that HR mess, and she was gone! It took me a while to watch the series after that, but I watched most of it..... eventually! I was getting sick of Dominic, though. Do you remember that storyline?

    • @sumitsarkar3148
      @sumitsarkar3148 5 лет назад

      @@deb7457 Yeah Dominic's storyline was boring and weakest part of the later half of the show. I always skip his episodes when I rewatch.

    • @xLuvUWhit
      @xLuvUWhit 4 года назад +1

      Yeah I peeped that too! I always wondered why she left! I thought she was amazing on the show 😭it wasn’t the same for me when she left.

  • @sarcasmallover8999
    @sarcasmallover8999 5 лет назад +64

    Taraji is been around for a while, it's great to see her "break out" but it's long overdue.

    • @oeu3669
      @oeu3669 5 лет назад

      fredrick carling it’s INSANE

    • @nicolenunya984
      @nicolenunya984 3 года назад

      She was in a few sister sister episodes even

  • @willh8682
    @willh8682 5 лет назад +180

    Ellen is down for the culture and I love her for it. Taraji flawless per usual😌.

  • @-68
    @-68 5 лет назад +40

    Seeing people talk about 500K like it’s nothing and I’m just here like “give me half and my family is uplifted”😭

    • @kaichen04
      @kaichen04 4 года назад +7

      They pay higher taxes brackets, managers, lawyers, agents and publicists take a cut, you need security and a glam team. It's an expensive life.

    • @nicolenunya984
      @nicolenunya984 3 года назад +1

      Think of it like this, someone complaining about making $25an hour instead of $30 an hour. If they are worth the $30 then they should get the $30 point blank period. It doesn’t matter that they can survive with the $25 an hour

  • @jasminearmour4821
    @jasminearmour4821 5 лет назад +63

    I’m living for those outfits and Taraji and Ellen are both GORGEOUSSSS ❤️

    • @MsLiaStyle
      @MsLiaStyle 5 лет назад +1

      Yes, Lord. The stylist was on fire. I don't know that I would have done such a thin shoulder on that blue dress on Taraji for this interview, but Beautiful nonetheless.

  • @danaeromero8586
    @danaeromero8586 5 лет назад +53

    They have great chemistry. They should definitely do something together.

  • @falloutgirl902
    @falloutgirl902 5 лет назад +12

    It’s CRAZY to me that Taraji isn’t even reaching 3-4 mill for her movies...... DAKOTA FANNING AS A KID had a quota of 4 million a movie minimum....... that’s fucking crazy.... and that someone like Brad Pitt wouldn’t demand for her to get higher pay ain’t he an ally???? Gosh damn. And she’s absolutely right it takes white actors to say something. I’ll wait ☕️

  • @everythingiseverything9920
    @everythingiseverything9920 5 лет назад +91

    I don't know much about Grey's Anatomy but I've never thought for a second Patrick Dempsey was THE lead. To be quite honest, everytime I'd watch it for a few minutes, it was always Dr Bailey on screen, kicking the interns asses or whatever lol it took me years to randomly find out who was named Grey on that show.

  • @jasonstackhouse5154
    @jasonstackhouse5154 5 лет назад +26

    Ellen Ponpeo is woke a.f and you can tell she’s genuine... plus her husband is black so she had to get up on it

  • @bric3839
    @bric3839 5 лет назад +38

    Let's talk about Ellen's outfit? Can I have it? That's all!
    Love both of you gorgeous women!

  • @psyched3lic347
    @psyched3lic347 5 лет назад +25

    This is one of the most honest actors on actors talking about the real behind the scenes including the money involved. It's good to learn this things. It really showed that actors have their own struggle in the business, especially if they are underrated but excellent at their work.

  • @cambriajolika
    @cambriajolika 5 лет назад +73

    This convo was so transparent and refreshing, thank you ladies and keep up the great work!!

  • @HiraethOrri
    @HiraethOrri 5 лет назад +71

    Yass ladies. I want them to Do a project together

    • @HiraethOrri
      @HiraethOrri 5 лет назад

      28:35 YASSS JLO REPRESENT. LATINOS!

    • @kekekujichagulia571
      @kekekujichagulia571 5 лет назад

      Chrissy Lyn That would be awesome!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @mandygonzalez9314
      @mandygonzalez9314 5 лет назад

      Chrissy Lyn omg yassss!! I’d love to see the colab together!! I’d pay good money to see that for sure !!!! Ellen and cookie get it going lol

  • @helenalbiston8253
    @helenalbiston8253 5 лет назад +57

    Wow! This was incredible to watch. Both are inspiring and wonderful women. I think that Ellen being married to a man of color really opened her eyes to the issues people of color face. I’m glad she realizes those issues. She’s not afraid to talk about how caucasians have a leg up majority (basically all of the time) of the time. She clearly can understand how Taraji May feel in certain situations. Women supporting women! 👏

  • @mandrake...
    @mandrake... 5 лет назад +130

    Ellen Pompeo is drop dead gorgeous... Love her 😍😍 49 and still got it ❤❤

  • @GraemeONeil
    @GraemeONeil 4 года назад +11

    Ellen's honesty, frankness and approach to Taraji's struggle is so refreshing.

  • @phanicewamukota3006
    @phanicewamukota3006 4 года назад +11

    I didn't watch Grey's until this 2020 sometime in June or July. I watched all the 16 seasons in three weeks 😂😂

    • @lkf8799
      @lkf8799 3 года назад

      Holy crap! 3 weeks!!!? 🥇

  • @xfiler-gl7nc
    @xfiler-gl7nc 5 лет назад +97

    LOL this was like to friends just seriously talking shit with each 😂. Cookie is iconic now I need my money😂.

  • @final_queer
    @final_queer 5 лет назад +69

    I really wish Ellen would get the emmy she deserves already! Love her and Taraji

  • @theresag.4188
    @theresag.4188 5 лет назад +26

    I thought Ellen and Shonda were close. Couldn't she go to her and want better story lines. Ellen is so poised and intelligent. Love this honest talk between two actresses! Both look amazing!!!! 💕

    • @kikiwest2001
      @kikiwest2001 5 лет назад +7

      They are close. She was talking about that in the beginning. She did say the culture changed when the two of them got together to make changes such as bringing in Debbie Allen.

  • @denaeforsythe4444
    @denaeforsythe4444 5 лет назад +34

    She been cookie since testify by common 🍪😂

  • @dariusoden6926
    @dariusoden6926 5 лет назад +60

    This was beautiful. Ellen is my queen and Taraji is such a delight!!!

  • @christiandavedocto2029
    @christiandavedocto2029 5 лет назад +119

    One of the strongest and most powerful conversation.

  • @samanthacurrie1797
    @samanthacurrie1797 5 лет назад +54

    What an articulate and inspiring conversation ❤️

  • @brianna9448
    @brianna9448 5 лет назад +10

    "He's done 13 pilots and none of them have gone" Ellen almost made me fucking choke. 🤣🤣

  • @aliciapinkcotarot
    @aliciapinkcotarot 5 лет назад +72

    I can see Ellen having her own talk show. I would watch.

    • @maureenavilia208
      @maureenavilia208 2 года назад

      She has a podcast called Tell me with Ellen mpopeo Candice

  • @evildoesnotsleep-x2b
    @evildoesnotsleep-x2b 5 лет назад +26

    always a pleasure to hear these accomplished, articulate women talk about the important aspects of their job

  • @BlackGirlMarvel
    @BlackGirlMarvel 5 лет назад +44

    Was Taraji speaking of 'Person of Interest'? Ooo child.

    • @justinlocs
      @justinlocs 5 лет назад +8

      that's what I thought too!! ooop

    • @Nedjie_ifbbpro
      @Nedjie_ifbbpro 5 лет назад +6

      Omg yes I remember that show!

    • @user-sp9ys1cg6z
      @user-sp9ys1cg6z 4 года назад

      That’s what I thought too! And I loved her on that show

  • @g.a.esincebirth
    @g.a.esincebirth 5 лет назад +23

    When is the taraji and Ellen talk show coming!

  • @georgettecastillion
    @georgettecastillion 5 лет назад +81

    LOVE these two incredibly strong, smart, & beautiful women breaking ground and paving the way!

  • @edonakrasniqi2493
    @edonakrasniqi2493 5 лет назад +50

    i LOVE to see women conversate like this.

    • @ewidontlikeyou
      @ewidontlikeyou 5 лет назад +2

      CONVERSE. What the heck is conversate? LOL.

    • @edonakrasniqi2493
      @edonakrasniqi2493 5 лет назад +1

      @@ewidontlikeyou It is a term that is a back formation from the word conversation, and was created by dropping the suffix -ion, and adding -e, to produce a verb form. thank you for your concern.

    • @ewidontlikeyou
      @ewidontlikeyou 5 лет назад +1

      @@edonakrasniqi2493 It's wrong. The correct term is converse. LOL

  • @jennhoff03
    @jennhoff03 5 лет назад +10

    What an uplifting, empowering half hour that was! Also, I've had toxic work environments. And I decided I needed to quit and find something more healthy. It didn't dawn on me to try to tackle the issue head-on and CHANGE the environment. That would be a huge undertaking! And it's also a huge accomplishment. Every time I listen to Ellen I feel impressed by her as a person.

    • @jennhoff03
      @jennhoff03 5 лет назад +1

      @zephyra Nice! It's always reassuring that you made the right decision when you look back and see things like that. The studio I left started telling us, "We can't afford your paychecks this week, but we'll totally pay you next week!" That was my last straw. After I quit I found out they went SIX WEEKS without paying the employees!

  • @shanycemckinney4713
    @shanycemckinney4713 5 лет назад +32

    I’m been waiting for these two my queens ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @PRUNEAVENUE
    @PRUNEAVENUE 5 лет назад +46

    Ellen has a beautiful soul..

    • @Brooke20268
      @Brooke20268 5 лет назад +1

      SS M yes, she does ❤️

  • @KelliViti
    @KelliViti 5 лет назад +11

    I don't disagree. That said, I am a disabled actress / wheelchair user from birth. Disability doesn't discriminate. Yet we can't even begin to have a discussion about race, disability, & representation, in this context. We are the largest most diverse minority, but are only represented in the media an average of about 2 percent. Ninety percent of which is not an authentic representation. Crippin Up or Crip Face, is not only the accepted norm. Those roles are coveted, & rewarded. To say nothing of how, we are represented, or rather misrepresented. That"s more conversation than I have space for. I can't even get seen, for roles where disability isn't the focus. Ancillary character roles that flesh out the world of the lead.Teacher, neighbor, secretary, boss. producers / directors fail to understand the power of simply existing in that space. It is not necessary to overtly mention disability at all. I am now 51 by the way. Another enormous hurtle in this industry. ( yes thumbnail is me )

  • @Mia_M
    @Mia_M 5 лет назад +19

    Ellen and Taraji definitely had one of the best conversations I've watched.

  • @babygirl4u2nv826
    @babygirl4u2nv826 5 лет назад +23

    "Stella closed mouths don't get feed."

  • @ABirdOnTheMoon
    @ABirdOnTheMoon 5 лет назад +12

    Patrick was a nasty apple, everyone said it before and now Ellen confirms it!

  • @volaraharinosy1124
    @volaraharinosy1124 5 лет назад +66

    Ellen's shoes😍😍😍

    • @Kaydeep94
      @Kaydeep94 5 лет назад +1

      Vola RAHARINOSY BITCCHHHHH I WAS LIKE SLAY SIS

  • @missglowing
    @missglowing 5 лет назад +50

    yo ellen is gansta on another level. i love real convos like this

    • @missglowing
      @missglowing 5 лет назад +1

      zephyra yeessssssss she spilled the HOT tea...

  • @haro2830
    @haro2830 5 лет назад +12

    I love to hear actors talk about money. The business part of showBUSINESS is the really interesting part for me.

  • @teedzteedz9763
    @teedzteedz9763 3 года назад +2

    How I feel as a black woman with a college degree overworking underpaid.... Race sadly is still a factor even if you are a hard-working woman.

  • @sw9618
    @sw9618 5 лет назад +40

    I read a snippet of the interview online via Variety. Ellen said she, “hasn’t been challenged creatively at all, every once in a while we do an amazing storyline.” She means in recent years of the show. The last time Ellen probably was challenged as Meredith was during her grief after Derek. Since then, regardless of patients, love stories, whatever, Ellen hasn’t been challenged. Proving that Grey’s Anatomy has to come to its end. It’s the same. It’s not growing. It’s moving on without growth. I sincerely hope season 16 is the last season. Season 15 was the first season I didn’t watch live after season 14 was too predictable. I’ve been with the show since the beginning. I believe that since Rhimes left, perhaps a little before then, it’s become too comfortable and not surprising. As for Empire, I got bored before season 3 ended. To me it was also predictable, though TpH is brilliant and deserves her due.

    • @AirPlaine70
      @AirPlaine70 5 лет назад +2

      I really believe that season 1-12 is very good (1-5 iconic, to 8 : excellent, to 10, really solid and the drama of 11-12 was amazing). But i agree even if 14 was nice ( i didn't care for April/Ari leavin) i wanted the show ending for 16... However i've learnt they renewed for 17... and i'm afraid it's a bad idea. The show will lose people... but i'm happy in a way it's still continue because once it-ll be gone an era of tv will be gone.

    • @RNM-bu4rj
      @RNM-bu4rj 5 лет назад

      sw9618 exactly.s15 was the first season that I still have not watched and I used to watch it religiously.

    • @4bfam
      @4bfam 5 лет назад +1

      It was season 14 for me that I was good with watching it on Hulu. I was done with Empire at the start of season 2. I however adore Taraji and will watch anything she does except for Empire. Lol.

    • @sw9618
      @sw9618 5 лет назад

      @@AirPlaine70 I hear you. The I truly believe now 17 will be the last.

  • @ruthdsouza13
    @ruthdsouza13 5 лет назад +9

    Omg Ellen just hit the nail on the head when she mentioned how producers lure actors with a great role ... it’s the same in any industry... I’ve recently had a major change in my work place and new people have been hired at the same position as I being paid way more than I do, despite me proving that I can do the role better and then not performing at all.

  • @bdiana690
    @bdiana690 5 лет назад +16

    Nice pivot Taraji "Equal Pay" plant da seed of truth then next question

  • @mandygonzalez9314
    @mandygonzalez9314 5 лет назад +11

    2 of my favorite actresses!! I absolutely love that Ellen is so open minded and stands up for people of color too... and doesn’t try to act like she knows what they’ve been through she genuinely tries to understand... and tarji is just REMARKABLE in all she does! Just love them!

  • @ZuriBirmingham
    @ZuriBirmingham 5 лет назад +12

    These two and this conversation...PHENOMENAL 🙌🏿🙌🏿 First time seeing one of these Actor on Actor videos and I love the concept

  • @deb7457
    @deb7457 5 лет назад +11

    I liked the conversation that Taraji had with Ryan Reynolds for this same series. They were both great too.

  • @henryjones29
    @henryjones29 5 лет назад +9

    She must be talking about person of interest...I love that show and when she left I stopped watching

  • @purple_engineer
    @purple_engineer 5 лет назад +10

    Part of understanding other people’s (esp people of color if you are white) is understanding the privilege of being chosen to be the lead of a show because it wouldn’t have been as successful with a lead black woman. But kudos to Ellen. Love her

    • @lillinsey100
      @lillinsey100 5 лет назад +1

      Lyra M thank you for explaining-it’s sad that’s the reality. surely one day it won’t be so.
      and yes-i adore Tyler Perry however i don’t like that it’s mostly his movies casting the women of color as lead. gets old is all i’m saying-ALL producers should consider a woman of color for lead not about their race-but because of their talent.

    • @purple_engineer
      @purple_engineer 5 лет назад

      lillinsey100 you do realize that Tyler perry casting black women as leads has more to do with lack of exposure for black women in Hollywood? If everyone was starting on the same foot then Tyler perry would also cast other ethnicities in his work 🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @lillinsey100
      @lillinsey100 5 лет назад +1

      Lyra M i do realize that, i wasn’t downing Perry at all - i wish it was more than just him that cast these men and women as big roles.

  • @ashleighpagenorton4412
    @ashleighpagenorton4412 4 года назад +7

    I’m so weak when Ellen shades Patrick about his tv quote 😂😂

  • @Stevenpwong
    @Stevenpwong 5 лет назад +29

    Thank you for this Variety!!!

  • @grassyphantom
    @grassyphantom 5 лет назад +31

    Ugh I don’t want Greys to end after season 16, but I understand what Ellen is saying about not being challenged creatively. The storyline for her is boring, now it’s just about her love life & I feel like they just gotta do something else with Meredith!

    • @gabrielamota6374
      @gabrielamota6374 5 лет назад

      we have until season 17 to find out if its going to end.

    • @Mh-xe1zh
      @Mh-xe1zh 5 лет назад +1

      Yeah the something else they gotta do is END it. It’s so boring and over dramatic now

    • @gabrielamota6374
      @gabrielamota6374 5 лет назад +3

      m e i mean its a drama tv series, it is supposed to be dramatic. i hope it goes on

  • @davidsinnott1894
    @davidsinnott1894 5 лет назад +12

    This was a great convo, but I feel like every actress’ new favourite thing to say about their role is that “it’s never been seen before”. Like, not just here, but in almost every interview these days. Sometimes it’s true, but a lot of the time I just don’t buy it.

    • @ginao6810
      @ginao6810 5 лет назад +1

      David Sinnott when they are talking about complex roles for women - I buy it. Especially WOC.

  • @kamelajameel2976
    @kamelajameel2976 3 года назад +3

    meredith grey annoys me so much lol (i’m only on season 7 although she’s the least annoying in season 7 out of all the prior seasons) i dunno why, but ellen pompeo seems like an amazing woman🙌🏾