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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • “Black-ish” star Tracee Ellis Ross recently sat down with “The People v. O.J. Simpson” actor Courtney B. Vance for Variety and PBS’ “Actors on Actors” where they discussed race and the intensity of working in television. Watch the full interview.

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  • @DavidMN-
    @DavidMN- 8 лет назад +190

    What I find fascinating is that some of these interviews are PAINFUL because the actors are so shallow and lacking the basic conversation skills required to have substantive interaction. And then you have these two. The interview is longer, they are both active listeners, they ask introspective questions, they relate with each other, and it comes out in the interview. 10/10.

    • @lotrfan8
      @lotrfan8 7 лет назад +12

      Are you referring to the Actors on Actors series or do you mean in other interviews? Because I haven't yet seen any Actors on Actors videos that were "painful", though these two are pretty awesome together

    • @MrLasveguinhas
      @MrLasveguinhas 7 лет назад +2

      Amy Schumer and Lily Tomlin's Actors on actors is pretty painful. Go ahead and watch it, I felt so unconfortable watchin' it I couldn't finish. lol

    • @jsharp1701
      @jsharp1701 6 лет назад +1

      Some are brilliant, thoughtful, and deep. Some are just shallow name-dropping contests. This one is awesome!

    • @ralphshorts5009
      @ralphshorts5009 6 лет назад

      True, true and true! Ik they team people with differences for diversity but the interviews are rarely this evoking...

    • @janellegrace5815
      @janellegrace5815 6 лет назад

      so true, some are painful. this is the only I was able to watch the entire interview.

  • @SharieTV
    @SharieTV 7 лет назад +16

    I saw Courtney and Angela at the Guthrie on the first night of previews. I can't believe he was unprepared! They were brilliant and very personal at the meet and greet afterwards. I brought them a gift and Angela sent me a handwritten thank you card. I was floored! I saw her again a couple years later and reminded her of the mug I gave her, she remembered and said she uses it everyday. Love her! This interview is amazing!

    • @arianapuzzo7827
      @arianapuzzo7827 Год назад

      It's so lovely that she actually took the time to send a thank-you note! That's such a rare thing nowadays even from people you know, let alone total strangers.

  • @cdclemensen
    @cdclemensen 8 лет назад +110

    tracee should be a talk show host. she's brilliant.

    • @PHlophe
      @PHlophe 8 лет назад +5

      Aye ! Clemensen

  • @ABeautifulMess101
    @ABeautifulMess101 7 лет назад +78

    Courtney voice tho😍...It's so soothing.

    • @PRINCESSBOSSET
      @PRINCESSBOSSET 6 лет назад +1

      A Beautiful Mess right!!! He should be hosting a Quiet Storm radio show lol

  • @KwekuDartehAnaneAppiah
    @KwekuDartehAnaneAppiah 7 лет назад +74

    Every once a while I get reminded about how smart actors are; especially the fact that some of them had incredible academic accolades... Hmm

    • @lexi219
      @lexi219 6 лет назад +5

      And his wife, the wonderful Angela Bassett, is a Yalie. I love it!

  • @ivosmiley
    @ivosmiley 8 лет назад +61

    His voice is soothing. ✨

  • @ericastreet6589
    @ericastreet6589 8 лет назад +123

    Variety! Keep these coming! Awesome interviews!

  • @ujugafu2209
    @ujugafu2209 7 лет назад +44

    This should be a show on Netflix...

  • @BlackGirlMarvel
    @BlackGirlMarvel 8 лет назад +58

    I love love these! Hope to be on it one day! 👍✌

  • @vwadebiz03
    @vwadebiz03 7 лет назад +22

    It is amazing how most of these actors have similar experiences, yet they don't know it until they meet each other. Goes to show you that no matter the craft, we all share a similar trait or feeling.

  • @MsKwesi
    @MsKwesi 7 лет назад +14

    Awesome interaction between these two great actors. The conversation felt real, and I learned a lot about their backgrounds and approaches to acting.

  • @pheonixequinox
    @pheonixequinox 8 лет назад +107

    Tracee Ellis Ross' skin is FLAWLESS

    • @PHlophe
      @PHlophe 8 лет назад +8

      she has booty for days . hum, bum , bum bum !

    • @rock6831
      @rock6831 8 лет назад +2

      But she's not pretty at all. Aisha Tyler is noticeably better looking than Tracee who is all black. And it takes both black and white to make that skin, if it weren't for black skin she wouldn't even have that skin, and if it weren't for white skin she wouldn't have it either. Tracee is not attractive at all. And I don't like her ways, she seem to have secret evilness about her expressed in an indirect way.

    • @pheonixequinox
      @pheonixequinox 8 лет назад +21

      ***** Wtf, who asked you??

    • @ndo533
      @ndo533 7 лет назад +5

      Rock you are a racist piece of shit.

    • @rock6831
      @rock6831 7 лет назад +2

      Nd O I'm not racist. I said nothing racist. You are a pile of vomit.

  • @SittaLuvz
    @SittaLuvz 7 лет назад +19

    Two magnificent story teller, I love their work.

  • @Siayya
    @Siayya 8 лет назад +84

    Courtney B is handsome. Traces Ellis is gorgeous. the interview is amazing. perfection

  • @jasminejohnson6506
    @jasminejohnson6506 8 лет назад +17

    BEST interview so far!!!

  • @toppop89
    @toppop89 7 лет назад +68

    Is it me or can solange play tracee in a film piece or not?? Also this is a great interview keep them coming

    • @nicolenunya984
      @nicolenunya984 7 лет назад +2

      yes u are right

    • @jlmurph2
      @jlmurph2 7 лет назад +15

      toppop89 How about Solange play her mother Diana Ross? Which is a more likely film piece.

    • @Buyis
      @Buyis 7 лет назад +2

      toppop89 or Tracee can play Solange

  • @praisesbruwaa9058
    @praisesbruwaa9058 6 лет назад +3

    I love how engaged both actors are. Very honest and fruitful conversation!😊

  • @allisonwentworth401
    @allisonwentworth401 7 лет назад +6

    Brilliant people. Amazing actors. Courtney Vance has such a beautiful voice. He and Angela Bassett are Yale Drama graduates and are such spiritual people. They must have such a wonderful time together. :-) And Tracee Ellis Ross is such a comedic talent!

  • @leetee83
    @leetee83 7 лет назад +3

    Yes one of the best interviews on this channel. I didn't want to miss a single word. Thanks Variety.

  • @Souffrantte
    @Souffrantte 8 лет назад +136

    my beautiful black ivy league idols

    • @deerheart87
      @deerheart87 6 лет назад

      well tracey is from a lot of wealth and privilige

    • @ravenroes
      @ravenroes 6 лет назад +2

      Deer Heart doesn't mean she'd automatically be an ivy leaguer

  • @arianapuzzo7827
    @arianapuzzo7827 Год назад

    I'm glad I watched this one. This is a great conversation!

  • @rogerwinters9856
    @rogerwinters9856 8 лет назад +16

    Love some Courtney, he has always been a great actor for a long time, hollywood is so slow, and Love Ms Ross, she is a fresh of breath air, so different, and not a copy cat. Ms Ross don't let that town change you like saying fix your nose, fix your hair, fix your skin, fix your weight, just stay your self, that is why we love watching you. Always love your mother. When will MS DIANA ROSS HAVE A MOVIE MADE ABOUT LIFE, I KNOW SOMEONE THAT COULD PLAY HER AS A TEEN.

    • @nicolenunya984
      @nicolenunya984 7 лет назад +3

      👏👏👏👏 to everything in your comment

  • @rebeccaramijn
    @rebeccaramijn 7 лет назад +63

    Isn't he married to Angela Bassett?

    • @neglky
      @neglky 7 лет назад +5

      Rebecca Ramijn yes

    • @rebeccaramijn
      @rebeccaramijn 7 лет назад +7

      As I continued to watch he said so, Thanks

    • @neglky
      @neglky 7 лет назад +3

      Rebecca Ramijn u very welcome

    • @christianharbin7979
      @christianharbin7979 6 лет назад +2

      Yeah he is! Beautiful couple!

  • @Pinksuga07
    @Pinksuga07 8 лет назад +5

    Thank you, Variety, I'm obsessed with these. Can these be a weekly thing? :)

  • @aj.h.8037
    @aj.h.8037 7 лет назад +20

    Courtney is so smooth it almost comes off as smug. I love this man. Lol.

    • @christopherspringmann
      @christopherspringmann 7 лет назад +1

      Smug? I'd say smart-and-confident as that was his role in Law & Order.

  • @rogerwinters9856
    @rogerwinters9856 8 лет назад +3

    Courtney you know you got him "Johnny" when your where in the courtroom, yes you where so good. I loved your face when you said,"N', to the other lawyer. I screamed, lol. O my goodness I always knew you where a great actor. Such a gentlemen.

  • @SpreadTruth7
    @SpreadTruth7 6 лет назад +1

    Can I just explain how much I Love and Adore and Respect and Admire both Courtney and Tracee ....... ❤️ ❤️ Thank you for this episode!!!!!!! XoXo

  • @D_J_313
    @D_J_313 6 лет назад +1

    Aw he's very smart, encouraging, & inspiring. And from Detroit too! 💖💯💞💕😍🙌

  • @aharper12
    @aharper12 8 лет назад +7

    Excellent interview

  • @Mia7189
    @Mia7189 8 лет назад +8

    I love these interviews.

  • @mspurdee
    @mspurdee 7 лет назад +2

    I love these interviews! Just discovered today and binge watching lol. By the way, Tracee, you look so lovely here. Always a beauty but I love the look head to toe!

  • @jmnny85
    @jmnny85 7 лет назад +10

    Hilarious story, "Tracee Ellis Ross type but they wouldn't see me" LOL!!

  • @annettewhitehead6811
    @annettewhitehead6811 8 лет назад +5

    One of my very favorite actors

  • @CanopysGlow
    @CanopysGlow 6 лет назад

    Such an interesting and enlightening conversation! Also, Traci, Always and Forever - You are Magical!

  • @theflorgeormix
    @theflorgeormix 8 лет назад +17

    revealing - Courtney great guy - you wish you were always working with someone like him

  • @helloNeptune70
    @helloNeptune70 7 лет назад +6

    I want Tracee and Jennifer Aniston to interview each other that would be amazing

  • @ebonynerd
    @ebonynerd 7 лет назад +2

    love them both ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I love Tracee on blackish and especially as Joan on Girlfriends and I love Courtney as any character

  • @ericpaulgoldie
    @ericpaulgoldie 6 лет назад

    Been a fan of Courtney B. Vance since Hamburger Hill and The Hunt for the Red October! More importantly, Tracee Ellis Ross is simply amazing! AMAZING!

  • @clarabaltzer3154
    @clarabaltzer3154 7 лет назад +3

    I can see a lot of chemistry between them

  • @MalachiVanHaynes
    @MalachiVanHaynes 6 лет назад +1

    Courtney gave us some gems in this interview

  • @tommywilliams8170
    @tommywilliams8170 7 лет назад +2

    I saw Office Christmas Party yesterday very funny Movie. Everybody in the theater was laughing.

  • @mightymikerocks
    @mightymikerocks 7 лет назад +1

    Cool interview!!

  • @donthekickassti649
    @donthekickassti649 8 лет назад +5

    INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION......COOL
    KICKASS!

  • @smoke126857
    @smoke126857 7 лет назад +4

    great series.

  • @shoddypockets9666
    @shoddypockets9666 2 года назад

    I do agree that acting is a very brave profession. I'd love to be that brave.

  • @neglky
    @neglky 7 лет назад +8

    always had a crush on that woman

  • @jeanetteterry9386
    @jeanetteterry9386 7 лет назад

    Mr. Vance love your body of work. My fav. is the preacher's wife. Your were in a made for tv. movie, envolved in an interacial romance. That was a beautiful movie.

  • @ericthuku6087
    @ericthuku6087 6 лет назад +1

    Nice camera work.

  • @myswagobsession
    @myswagobsession 7 лет назад +10

    I think Tracee was a bit caught up in her research of Courtney... that she was a little stiff in her interview...Courtney seemed more aloof and way more talkative about his experiences.... But I love them both, I first met him watching the preachers wife.

  • @Freeme2bme
    @Freeme2bme 6 лет назад

    Thank you Tracee Ellis Ross and Courtney Vance for bringing sincerity and light into a topic that is usually full of gossip and innuendos. Under President Obama's leadership I experienced an all around better quality of life because people practice an attitude hope and believed that "yes we can" While this message started with the Obamas; I feel in many ways it continues to exist. Since 45 has to divide his time playing president I believe we can #MakeMediaGreatAgain. The devil can't be in two places at the same time...Just Saying

  • @gillianrosheuvel6750
    @gillianrosheuvel6750 6 лет назад

    Courtney B. Vance is a gem.

  • @jdwm516
    @jdwm516 5 лет назад

    Well spoken, educated black actors

  • @giordanotirelli6028
    @giordanotirelli6028 2 года назад

    Happy birthday courtney from italian boy live in rome

  • @callmecarmella
    @callmecarmella 4 года назад

    He could play a Martin Lawrence role. Great interview 👌🏾🙌🏾

  • @ThePrincesspickle88
    @ThePrincesspickle88 6 лет назад

    Positivity is encouraged...b..bb...but, idk.. maybe it's me. I mostly enjoyed this, but were they truly, honestly vibing?? Good interview nonetheless.

  • @brittneym8844
    @brittneym8844 8 лет назад +2

    Guys can you answer this for me honestly? Do you HAVE to move to Los Angeles to be an tv/film actor?

    • @ExireHG
      @ExireHG 8 лет назад +2

      I've heard of some actors that lived there for a short time and then moved elsewhere. Ethan Hawke is a good example, he's lived in NYC for years and years but still worked consistently as a film actor. He had to physically go there to get his break though, plus working with his agent to show the scripts and type of work he wanted to go for.

  • @ndo533
    @ndo533 7 лет назад +6

    Lol y do I feel like she's mocking him a little and he has no idea? lol

    • @chocomuneca1920
      @chocomuneca1920 7 лет назад +5

      Nd O I think that's just her personality and the way she speaks. She has always had that sort of tone for everything, even when she's really serious.

  • @Dezbome
    @Dezbome 7 лет назад +2

    drink every time someone says 'right'

  • @mayahawthorne4788
    @mayahawthorne4788 5 лет назад

    Where can I get these earrings???

  • @kjdnyhmghfvb
    @kjdnyhmghfvb 6 лет назад

    "I saw a break down once that said Tracee Ellis Ross-like, and they wouldn't see me." - Tracee Ellis Ross.

    • @misspriss2482
      @misspriss2482 6 лет назад

      I think it's because they want someone with a similar energy but who is lesser known and can slip into the character.

  • @ndo533
    @ndo533 7 лет назад +1

    yes!!!!

  • @kjdnyhmghfvb
    @kjdnyhmghfvb 6 лет назад

    So Troy Bolton...was really Courtney B. Vance...

  • @huntingtonparkway
    @huntingtonparkway 6 лет назад +2

    Great interview. However, he fails to ask her enough questions.

  • @kjdnyhmghfvb
    @kjdnyhmghfvb 6 лет назад

    So...Larry Daley...was really Courtney B. Vance...

  • @kjdnyhmghfvb
    @kjdnyhmghfvb 6 лет назад

    There is a tendency for people who know exactly what they want to do in college, to not actually use their degree.

  • @rueben44
    @rueben44 7 лет назад +5

    I'm sorry but I have a feeling they don't like each other. They mask it well but some kind of respect is not there. She seems to keep poking at him and he is calm but will strike back in small ways. I really wonder what was going on because Courtney is a beast and has the chops....I would hope that....never mind.

    • @PlayaP69
      @PlayaP69 7 лет назад +4

      They both went to different Ivy League universities. Its a lampoon and their personal premise of the interview.

    • @CorryJoe
      @CorryJoe 6 лет назад +1

      William Johnson - is that what it is? I got a little uncomfortable when she brought back what he'd said about viewing acting as problem solving and she said "I don't by the way," to which he responded "I do by the way." And she smirked, but didn't laugh. I was like wtf is going on here.

    • @misspriss2482
      @misspriss2482 6 лет назад +2

      They were low-key antagonistic towards each other. They didn't like each other. Maybe it's because she started off the interview bringing up the fact that he got into Harvard and she didn't.

    • @sarai373
      @sarai373 2 года назад +1

      Thank God some people picked up on this. I just watched this and I was not impressed with her approach to her interviewing him. It was uncomfortable at times.

  • @kikimils13
    @kikimils13 6 лет назад

    Awwwsssooooommmme

  • @jackiepeavy5505
    @jackiepeavy5505 7 лет назад

    Love ❤

  • @sharonadams3354
    @sharonadams3354 6 лет назад

    Courtney had relatives on hermitage in Chicago I knew of him back in the 70s he was married and had 2 children the children had some type of syndrome.

  • @envisionstudios4800
    @envisionstudios4800 3 года назад

    Why is she here they keep pushing her on us as if she is a great actor or actress.

  • @hoesjj9487
    @hoesjj9487 7 лет назад

    .

  • @jaybrown3341
    @jaybrown3341 6 лет назад

    When it comes to men she likes guys that look like her dad but the majority of her male fans are black🤔

    • @queenmarie1232
      @queenmarie1232 2 года назад +1

      She’s said she likes black bearded men and she dated Akon’s brother 😂, next

  • @envisionstudios4800
    @envisionstudios4800 3 года назад

    Black-ish or Girlfriends are not dramatic works of art. She never did anything to be considered a great actor. Why do they keep pushing her on us why. She is not the face of black people, she have a white father and a I love white people mother. She keep talking about black issues she do not know our culture. The name Blackish is offensive.

    • @sarai373
      @sarai373 2 года назад

      I don't hate her and I understand your point. She cut him off when he was making his point about what older black folks felt when Martin Luther King and Malcolm X were executed. She started to make a point about women and it irked me. But I do understand that Tracee as lovable as she is probably does not understand fully the true struggle of black people. (I don't know her and I could be wrong).
      She does know her struggle as a privileged mixed race child of Diana Ross which I won't trivialize at all but I feel as much as all struggles are important whether mixed or not Tracee needs to go deeper so that when other people are sharing she should try to relate/respect and not did what she did here even though it was part of history. In short I wanted him to finish a lot of some of his sentences which she didn't allow at times.
      The comedic spin on the series Black-ish probably helps to make some people feel comfortable about serious topic/s and issues that are still so glaring today. SMH.

  • @camillabarbosa
    @camillabarbosa 7 лет назад +3

    Tracee is amazing but Courtney B. is soooo boring dear lord.

  • @korbalcortes686
    @korbalcortes686 8 лет назад +1

    what a wonderful woman, she so brilliant!
    he´s so rude :@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @Bonitaymorena
      @Bonitaymorena 7 лет назад +14

      how is he rude. They're both having a great conversation. Stop projecting!!

  • @consuela8608
    @consuela8608 7 лет назад +1

    Vance looks he voted for Trump....

    • @nabeezc
      @nabeezc 7 лет назад +5

      Nah, he and Angela Bassett were huge Clinton supporters. He even gave her a shoutout in his Emmy speech.