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  • Опубликовано: 4 сен 2024
  • Join Kara and #TimGunn for a roller coaster of updates! Kara’s very first Really Famous guest, style guru and co-host and mentor of #makingthecut and #projectrunway returns with updates on his life and the controversy surrounding his original appearance on Really Famous, juicy scoop, friendship, laughs, hugs and a mini therapy session. It's the interview you've been waiting for!
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Комментарии • 259

  • @LewyLewy2008
    @LewyLewy2008 Год назад +131

    I met Tim Gunn at a book signing many years ago at the Smithsonian in DC. When I walked up to meet him, he so politely looked me in the eye, smiled, shook my hand and complimented me on my jacket. When I requested a photo, he posed as though we were best friends. It was as though the pleasure in meeting every fan was truly mutual. This man is a grounded class act all the way around.

  • @tabaxikhajit4541
    @tabaxikhajit4541 Год назад +170

    The more I watch, the more it becomes apparent that Tim Gunn knows how to make others feel valued. He does this in the shows. He is the confidante. He is the coach. He is good at it because he deeply cares about people. He has great charm, but it comes to life because he has heart.

    • @dawnjackson1561
      @dawnjackson1561 Год назад +7

      I love Tim Gunn. He is so smart and interesting to listen to

    • @chrisandkrisholiday3961
      @chrisandkrisholiday3961 Год назад +1

      so perfectly said. I'm watching reruns of Project Runway and love how he's so kind to everyone.

    • @anonomous7817
      @anonomous7817 2 месяца назад

      On Project Runway I see him as a good Role Model. He treats all the designers equally as if they all are his children plus most of all when each designer has to pack there items to go home he always always gives them encouraging words that is very motivational. Therefore it appears they Love him dearly.How wonderful that is. 🙂

  • @juliannaking4473
    @juliannaking4473 Год назад +256

    Wish he would write a book on his life...even better, an Audiobook w/him reading

    • @AishaBrownIsMe
      @AishaBrownIsMe Год назад +30

      He did write a memoire, but it was framed as sort of an etiquette book. I loved it and am always on the brink of repurchasing it. It was called Gunn's Golden Rules: Life's Little Lessons for Making It Work

    • @gardenlover9663
      @gardenlover9663 Год назад +9

      Great idea! I would listen!

    • @doreendaykin6693
      @doreendaykin6693 Год назад +5

      AMEN !!

    • @kc4699
      @kc4699 Год назад +4

      oh, the ASMR of it all!

    • @yvonnegeske2435
      @yvonnegeske2435 Год назад +10

      I listened to Life’s Little Lessons…” written by Tim Gunn too. It was fabulous, just like him!❤️

  • @christinezimmer6887
    @christinezimmer6887 Год назад +14

    Talk about aging gracefully!!! My God, Tim Gunn is 70??? Unbelievable!!! Stunning gentleman!!

  • @papabear2515
    @papabear2515 Год назад +96

    A wonderful man with class, humor, integrity and the gift of natural storytelling. The world is better because of his presence.

  • @moniquenb1182
    @moniquenb1182 Год назад +15

    Thank you for sharing the dirty side of Project runway. I remember being disappointed when you were not there anymore. Now I understand.

  • @juliestedfast361
    @juliestedfast361 7 месяцев назад +8

    I can’t even describe the amount of love and respect I have for Tim Gunn

  • @melissam7067
    @melissam7067 Год назад +41

    To echo Kara, the world is lucky to have Tim Gunn. Thank you both for continuing your conversations.

  • @legibby
    @legibby Год назад +37

    I shared this video with my wife. I had no idea Tim was such a down to earth, genuinely real human being. This interview really made my day. Both of you are terrific. Thanks for doing this!

    • @ReallyFamous
      @ReallyFamous  Год назад +1

      Wow, thank you! You just made my day! 😊

  • @briancox7875
    @briancox7875 Год назад +14

    I love Tim. He was the best part of PR. He's such a nice man.

  • @nartarlyiatremaynne1239
    @nartarlyiatremaynne1239 Год назад +3

    God was showing off when Tim Gunn was made.
    I find him enchanting, joyous and incandescent.

  • @steelcarnations2207
    @steelcarnations2207 11 месяцев назад +2

    I need a Tim Gunn autobiography ASAP!!! I never tire of listening to this man.

  • @debraandrews6374
    @debraandrews6374 Год назад +43

    Tim seems like such a lovely, regular guy. Thanks Kara for bringing us Hollywood and allowing us to see - all people are just people.

    • @ReallyFamous
      @ReallyFamous  Год назад +7

      Thanks Debra. It’s what I love most about my guests - the real human part 🙂. Thank you for appreciating & enjoying it! 🥰

  • @TR-ff2pl
    @TR-ff2pl Год назад +16

    Atleast we can celebrate that Harvey is now in jail and will never be able to hurt or abuse anyone ever again.

  • @karlaszeszol520
    @karlaszeszol520 Год назад +5

    I love Tim Gunn. What a sweetheart. I wish he were my relative.

  • @susanmarie2231
    @susanmarie2231 Год назад +10

    Love me some Tim Gunn! A gracious, generous and very talented gentleman. Always a pleasure to listen to him.

  • @sharylforster3870
    @sharylforster3870 Год назад +4

    I stopped Tim Gunn in Central Park to hug and tell him how much I admire his work.
    Love, love the guy….!

  • @saphire2214
    @saphire2214 Год назад +48

    Wow I could listen to Tim talk for hours. Just a really good human. Thanks for conducting such a revealing interview!

  • @tabaxikhajit4541
    @tabaxikhajit4541 Год назад +21

    As someone who was privately schooled among the wealthy on the east coast, then found her comfort in the midwest, I appreciate the clarity of Tim's presentation of himself. He considers it, but doesn't let it interfere with his truth. My experience living on the east coast was repeated falsehoods. In the midwest, people were so straightforward that it took me aback. Tim is balanced and sincere, but is completely charming.

  • @winenot1
    @winenot1 Год назад +7

    Tim Gunn is a remarkable man.

  • @marjoriejudge5348
    @marjoriejudge5348 Год назад +5

    "janky hem"🤣🤣🤣so many people embraced the lock downs 🌺🌺🌺

  • @michelleadams474
    @michelleadams474 Год назад +12

    I'm watching Project Runway Juniors, 2015 I believe and I've never watched this one before, anyhow I wondered how he was doing and this popped up. Tim seems like a sweet, down to earth, funny and kind man, I'm so glad to see he's okay and still around!

  • @lilibetp
    @lilibetp Год назад +8

    You can always bring him a jar of maraschino cherries for his Manhattan.

  • @naturallysweet2996
    @naturallysweet2996 Год назад +18

    I first saw Tim on Project Runway and immediately fell IN LOVE with him! I looked forward to what he had to say to the contestants and especially his phrase...make it work! which I have adopted. I miss you so much Tim and would love to see you back on screen, take care.

    • @rebahensley5323
      @rebahensley5323 6 месяцев назад

      Don't you touch my man! I'm in love with him too! Lol. There seems to be enough of Tim for everyone. He is so kind and love. Genuine. Good day!

  • @danahardin4647
    @danahardin4647 Год назад +5

    I've been an admirer of Tim Gun since I started watching Project Runway. I love his honesty, creativity and the fact that he stays true to himself.

  • @themissmay
    @themissmay Год назад +41

    Wow so glad I found this interview, thank you so much for posting! Tim Gunn I love you so much 💖

    • @ReallyFamous
      @ReallyFamous  Год назад +2

      Happy to hear you enjoyed it Miss May!

  • @susansheldon2033
    @susansheldon2033 Год назад +7

    My heart aches for the little boy who grew up being bullied, with a father who stood by and did nothing. I'm tired of the saying, Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger. No, it doesn't. We all love Tim, but his child has played a role in the fact that he has not been in many romantic relationships.
    Tim is a natural teacher and what I appreciated about the Project Runway Juniors was how they could listen to Tim's suggestions without ego, evaluate them as to how they fit with their vision, and take what they could use from them. I hope they managed to hold on to at least some. of that.

  • @user-id1gb7dk8o
    @user-id1gb7dk8o 9 месяцев назад +1

    Tim is a very liked. Person. Caring. Sweet. Educated. Respectful. Polite. Etc. List goes on. Great mentor for project runway. I adore him. Seems like such as nice person.

  • @pamelak.johnson2479
    @pamelak.johnson2479 Год назад +4

    Love Tim Gunn's authenticity, and the way he nurtures fellow artists. 🦋🌺🦋

  • @NiloufarTalebiAUTHOR
    @NiloufarTalebiAUTHOR Год назад +1

    Who doesn’t ❤ Tim Gunn?! He is the sweetest and the classiest 🌸🤩⭐️

  • @daniellekorneliussen4244
    @daniellekorneliussen4244 Год назад +4

    I love Tim so much, but the magic that happens when two soulmates are in such a groove as you two are, the end result is just pure magic!

  • @robertmaylock9532
    @robertmaylock9532 Год назад +3

    How wonderful! I feel like he is my friend who doesn't know me!

  • @somerset8088
    @somerset8088 Год назад +1

    I found it funny when the interviewer assumed the interaction with his former best friend was a creeper-type situation (“so he recognized you, he has been probably been following you all these years, and been like ‘This is my best friend Tim Gunn,’ but you hadn’t talked to him?) and then exclaims “How weird!”
    To which the gracious Tim Gunn remarks, “And it was wonderful, I was so thrilled to see him” and proceeds to tell her his former best friend’s name, Craig Smith.
    “Hi Greg!” she exclaims.
    😂
    After knowing Tim all these years, I would’ve thought she’d know Tim Gunn is always so kind, he even opined, “It was as if time stood still.”

  • @spinozareader
    @spinozareader Год назад +2

    Tim, you're a treasure.

  • @philmiska7295
    @philmiska7295 3 месяца назад +1

    Glad i found this longer interview- saw the shorter one first and the judges interview the other day. Thanks Tim for all the hours of enjoyment you provided me. I’ve watched all the seasons of PR at least 5 or 6x 🤣

  • @Darrick.DamitaJoBoy
    @Darrick.DamitaJoBoy Год назад +12

    I'm so glad I found this interview. I adore Tim so much. He's so down to earth in his interviews.

  • @erintheokay
    @erintheokay Год назад

    I was lucky enough to see him speak several years ago and can say wholeheartedly, Tim Gunn is the perfect soul.

  • @mariannegoins3610
    @mariannegoins3610 Год назад +4

    I love this interview. Tim is so elegant and such a gentleman. I could listen to him forever.

  • @danalewis7370
    @danalewis7370 Год назад +23

    What a remarkable interview 💎♥️💎 Love listening and watching Tim Gunn always

  • @lillygordon9121
    @lillygordon9121 Год назад +2

    Tim Gunn always a breathe a fresh air, warm fuzzy feeling, joy, kindness😘

  • @andyroo9381
    @andyroo9381 Год назад +10

    Love, Love, LOVE Tim Gunn. I'm so glad we have gotten to know him a bit better, through this interview. Thank You!!!

  • @samueljaramillo4221
    @samueljaramillo4221 Год назад +2

    Tim Gunn is such a genuine person. A pleasure to listen to. I’d love to sit down and talk to him.

  • @dianegibbs7311
    @dianegibbs7311 9 месяцев назад +1

    Tim is so awesome i watch the show because of TlM and ZAC has such wonderful smile his smile lights up the room thanks for y'all energy much BLESSINGS ⭐⭐

  • @IsaacNYC212
    @IsaacNYC212 Год назад +1

    15:39 I felt this same way when I flew business class [NYC > Milan] for the first time. I had every glass of wine, every snack, every entree, every dessert. Now I will only fly business or first class. It's less about status and more about comfort.

  • @marymohagheghi4875
    @marymohagheghi4875 Год назад +3

    Tom Gunn is just a gentlemen with an integrity that know he would always do the right thing no matter what.
    How I wish he could take me shopping🎀🎀🎀
    I’d love his input …… I’d be a new woman 🎉🎉

  • @cherylbenton7107
    @cherylbenton7107 Год назад +1

    With each and every word he speaks, I admire Mr. Gunn more and more! ❤❤❤

  • @lorijones9579
    @lorijones9579 Год назад +8

    I adore Tim Gunn. So happy to see these interviews! Thank you.

  • @kamalalove6083
    @kamalalove6083 Год назад +1

    These two are simply delightful!

  • @lifeofaking8467
    @lifeofaking8467 Год назад +5

    I love Tim Gunn! He is so special and an inspiration. ❤

  • @jaynenewman7691
    @jaynenewman7691 Год назад +2

    Love Tim Gunn! Missed seeing him on TV thank you for the interview.

  • @kristincusick1342
    @kristincusick1342 Год назад +2

    My youngest daughter shares Tim’s birthday too.
    July 29th!

  • @shannonbrown8966
    @shannonbrown8966 Год назад +1

    I'm 12 minutes in and this is the best thing I've ever seen. Full stop. Tim Gunn, you're a gentleman and an icon and I'm a fan.

  • @jimbo91262
    @jimbo91262 4 месяца назад

    Love Tim Gunn. His integrity is other worldly.

  • @oddanneout
    @oddanneout Год назад +2

    She’s LOVELY! Why am I just finding Kara?!! ❤❤❤

  • @teresajenkins9056
    @teresajenkins9056 Год назад +1

    i adore Tim Gunn and always have...and any more interviews would be great...this is like sitting in the room with you two...love it...Fran Lebowitz talks about how people dress in the US when they travel...

  • @TC-iv6xr
    @TC-iv6xr Год назад +2

    I cannot think of a more impressive interview with someone who I have loved from afar and feel like I can love up close fully

  • @anursewithplans-andrea6974
    @anursewithplans-andrea6974 Год назад +4

    I have always loved Tim, and this just makes me love him more. Such a good human.

  • @carlykriewald5671
    @carlykriewald5671 13 дней назад +1

    LOVE Tim Gunn, wish he would adopt me. Fantastic interview, thank you!

  • @PSA3377
    @PSA3377 6 месяцев назад

    Tim , you fabulous Leo you ! July 26th 1961 here Salute to us Leo's 🫡

  • @trishcarr2928
    @trishcarr2928 Год назад

    I love the integrity of this wonderful warm man.

  • @lynnjones6944
    @lynnjones6944 Год назад

    I have loved Tom since Season 1 of Project Runway. He is a warm and wonderful man.❤

  • @jeribray4988
    @jeribray4988 Год назад

    I've always enjoyed watching and listening to Tim Gunn but now ... I LOVE Tim Gunn!! What a charming and intelligent man.

  • @jessicarittgarn1277
    @jessicarittgarn1277 Год назад

    He is my top 3 famous people to meet. He seems like a genuinely nice and caring person. And his life is so interesting. I could listen for hours

  • @annespun
    @annespun Год назад +1

    Omigoodness. I love Tim being more himself than he always is. You can just see it on his face at times. Just love this man. Plus, he would absolutely adore my dad’s cousin who is 96, incredibly youthful, and lives on the upper east side. Just something about those two makes me think they would be great fun.

  • @louisea6109
    @louisea6109 Год назад +2

    U two are so sweet💕 beautiful friendship and the talk so good. Take care🌿

  • @gregory-ml3gs
    @gregory-ml3gs Год назад +1

    THANKS Kara , that was the greatest interview .

    • @ReallyFamous
      @ReallyFamous  11 месяцев назад

      I love this feedback. Thanks Gregory.

  • @bobperricone2216
    @bobperricone2216 Год назад

    Thank you Tim Gunn for loving ones self to be able to spend as much time w/ourselves as possible. Im the same way and never bored........Bob

  • @darcy2965
    @darcy2965 11 месяцев назад +2

    Wow just found you Kara you're just delightful.
    Tim i always love have forever the man defines soul.
    I could watch you together for hours.
    Gotta go now - gonna rerun this one 💕💕💕💕

  • @missmerbear
    @missmerbear Год назад +2

    I love Tim Gunn. I’ve read his book and I find him so relatable. He is a role model to me. We have a few things in common (my dad was in the FBI, I’m an educator and a Cancer sun sign, hate receiving gifts, lol)

  • @SetCCC
    @SetCCC Год назад

    I just ❤❤❤❤❤ Tim Gunn. He is one of the most endearing people on the planet.

  • @kaye8231
    @kaye8231 Год назад +1

    I've always admired Tim Gunn, but after watching this video I admire and respect him even more. Thank you to both of you for such an entertaining and enlightening conversation; the chemistry between the two of you is wonderful.

  • @tabaxikhajit4541
    @tabaxikhajit4541 Год назад +1

    The conversation @ 10:30 turns into an SNL skit of "Every Californians Ever, " Manhattan style. 🤣

  • @YoAng
    @YoAng Год назад +2

    I have to say - I love this SO much. Tim Gunn is magnificent, truly. Thank you for doing sharing this out and yes, He always looks fabulous. I ran into Tim Gunn in the Apple Store in our neighborhood (UWS) and as always ... perfection.

  • @orangejmoothies
    @orangejmoothies Год назад

    not that this matters but as a second generation asian american i friggin LOVE the way tim gunn speaks!! his mannerisms, his cadence, his demeanor, the way he carries himself..everything about him is from top to bottom is absolutely fabulous. he just oozes charisma, charm and it's not because of his sexuality or anything like that. he is just such a pristine pristine man!!!

  • @dinacox1971
    @dinacox1971 Год назад +2

    I am so happy to see that Tim is the deeply and sincerely nice person that he seems to be on both contest shows. I just love him!!!

  • @JJ-rb8sc
    @JJ-rb8sc Год назад

    Tim Gunn has such integrity, such intelligence, so naturally humble. This man is rare rare rare. Love you Tim Gunn

  • @MYTHOUGHTS46
    @MYTHOUGHTS46 Год назад +2

    Handsome Man OMG!!!

  • @Braedensground
    @Braedensground Год назад +1

    What a great interview/ conversation with 2 fascinating people. I had always felt a 'kinship/ connection to Mr Gunn. I discovered during the pandemic that i am an Empath and INFJ type personality. I feel Mr Gunn may be as well. We had similar experiences growing up but not in the same socioeconomic background. Small town Illinois boy here born in 1960. Gay, artistic, Garden Designer, personal assistant to disabled and elderly clients. Tim is someone to look up to!

  • @sarahsunsetpark
    @sarahsunsetpark Год назад +1

    Love your chats with Tim Gunn. Not big on the reality TV shows like Project Runway but love Tim Gunn! So refreshing to hear how he stands up to the blood suckers in Hollywood. Tim must have been a great professor. It is always lovely to see people who love what they do, and give back to the young starting out. Tim seems like a real Mench really enjoy your chats together. It’s like being invited to a get together and hang out with friends.

  • @suzannelight1951
    @suzannelight1951 Год назад +1

    Awesome man! Genuine, such a delightful person, love him!

  • @hotram1
    @hotram1 Год назад +1

    Your Schitt's Creek reference was a little off...David was working for the Blouse Barn and Wendy gave him a credit card to pay for items he bought for the store because the items would be a tax write off. David thought everything he bought was a write off. Anyway, this was a fantastic interview with the amazing Tim Gunn!

    • @ReallyFamous
      @ReallyFamous  Год назад

      Yes, that's it! I couldn't remember exactly how it happened on Schitt's Creek; I thought I remembered him buying new sheets for his room and telling Johnny it's a tax write-off. Hilarious!

  • @MarleneMeier
    @MarleneMeier Год назад +1

    I love Tim Gunn and I've watched Project Runway since season 1 and I love Making the Cut!!! ❤❤❤ ( BTW Tim looks smashing in that blue shirt ❤)

  • @user-sp7xy4fs6t
    @user-sp7xy4fs6t Год назад +5

    Great interview. Love Tim Gunn! He is remarkably awesome. Met him once at a meet and greet and he did not disappoint.

  • @claymccleery9451
    @claymccleery9451 Год назад

    Love Tim, anyway. It was great to be able to enjoy such an intimate interview.
    And now I know that he's only a year older than I.❤

  • @lisaostrowski1516
    @lisaostrowski1516 Год назад +1

    Thank you for allowing me to hang out with you interesting people. And for the laughs 😂

  • @marianneperez5198
    @marianneperez5198 Год назад +1

    What a lovely interview. Thank you ❤

  • @Bailey2006a
    @Bailey2006a Год назад +1

    So happy the god of the You Tube algorithms got me here…this interview was utterly delightful. Who doesn’t adore Tim Gunn!!! I look forward to more… Fantastic job, Kara

    • @ReallyFamous
      @ReallyFamous  Год назад

      Wow, thank you Bailey! And welcome aboard!

  • @oceandreamer1958
    @oceandreamer1958 Год назад +2

    I love Tim Gunn! What a wonderful interview! What a gift to be his friend.

  • @kopinutlo1004
    @kopinutlo1004 Год назад

    I love Tim Gunn... u r so lucky to have interviewed him... ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @elizabethj8510
    @elizabethj8510 3 месяца назад +1

    The Sunday Routine from 3/20/2015 on Tim Gunn was one of the best. Modest, well-read, human and not shilling any business venture or luxury brand.
    Suggestion RE unopened gifts: auction them off for your favorite charity.

  • @shirleybewley6646
    @shirleybewley6646 Год назад +1

    Aaahhhh Thanks SO much for this interview. Tim is one of my FAVORITE people in the world!

  • @walkingstick6655
    @walkingstick6655 Год назад +2

    I think the twin of the NYC Cleopatra's Needle is in London, whereas the "third" Cleopatra's needle is in the Place de Concorde in Paris and is one of a matching pair, the other remains in Luxor, Egypt. On a tour of Luxor, I learned that a pasha, not caring about the Egyptian antiquities, gave France one of the two obelisks from in front of the temple and, in exchange, received a large clock, which quickly broke and has never since operated. The Egyptians, jokingly or not, point out to this day, this uneven trade and would love to give the clock back, if it could get the obelisk back in return.
    I think what Tim is thinking of in the Place Vendome is actually the Napoleonic cylindrical column.

  • @stephenward7856
    @stephenward7856 Год назад +2

    Two lovely people with lovely energy, a pleasure to listen to.

  • @debrajosephs
    @debrajosephs Год назад +2

    LOL. Love your banter. I love Only Murders and never would have known they were going the wrong way. Never been to NY. Season 3's winner was so fabulous. Gosh Tim Gunn. Bigger fan now. Like watching good friends catch up. Bravo.

  • @maryoconnell3562
    @maryoconnell3562 Год назад

    Such a gentleman A bright light

  • @chelliestoufflet699
    @chelliestoufflet699 Год назад

    I love Tim Gunn! More justification as to why I hold him in high esteem.

  • @claymccleery9451
    @claymccleery9451 Год назад

    Tim and I have similar life stories, and mores. This interview was cathartic.

  • @studiogirl1967
    @studiogirl1967 Год назад

    Tim is my spirit animal in every important way❤❤

  • @michelemurphy3541
    @michelemurphy3541 Год назад

    I love Tim Gunn so much…what a delightful interview. I love you Tim. Love you.

  • @stephaniecarlson525
    @stephaniecarlson525 Год назад

    Totally love Tim Gunn!!! How lucky to be one of his friends