'The road hasn’t always been yellow': Stephanie Mills on the realities of fame | ABCNL

ABC News’ Linsey Davis sat down with singer and Broadway legend Stephanie Mills as she reflects on her half-century long career and the trials and tribulations of life in the spotlight.
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[@jaijones2036]

Stephanie always gives a good interview, a class act at 66 she's getting her flowers finally...what a talent.

[@MartellLacey]

I’m loving this reemergence of Stephanie Mills…. 🖤

[@DavidRichardson95]

I just love how this woman is everywhere now. Ms. Mills deserves her flowers. 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@juantime9616]

Yes she does.🎉

[@misterbee66]

Indeed. I looooooove her.

[@sczr1186]

I love it. This woman is wonderful. Not just her body of work, but her personality is so pleasant.

[@missshannon9790]

She got something new out?

[@juantime9616]

@@missshannon9790 ..... Yup. A movie that came out last month.

[@ericfluellen8957]

This woman's Apollo performance when she sang a song called "Home" is beyond amazing. Young performers, please take notes.

[@Katleespe]

She's so honest and I love it.

[@SEFYH]

Loved this woman since I was a kid!!! Stephanie Mills is one of the REAL ones in the game!

[@juliogonzalez2142]

Legend, thank you Stephanie Mills for a beautiful interview ❤️

[@brianpearis9733]

Stephanie Mills and Phyllis Hyman my two favorite's

[@snowball1988]

Amen, same here 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@marimar5770]

I’m so grateful that my mom introduced me to powerhouse women like Stephanie Mills. They don’t make them like this anymore ❤️❤️

[@GearsinMotionGraphics]

It's so sad that these types of talents are so underrated upon a far stretch... Stephanie mills is definitely an icon upon decades🕛🔁

[@damemarthafalker6738]

Her candor is refreshing. Her words are unfiltered and organic. She's touched my heart with 'I Feel Good.' And I smile remembering the times I'd mimic her choreography while watching 'Puttin' a Rush On Me' on Video Soul. That black body suit was everything. Stephanie had arrived.

[@atrocchia]

Such a grounded person who has not gotten sucked into the empty hole of fame/wealth.

[@teeart356]

I'm trying to see 66 yrs old...WOW! She looks amazing 💕💕

[@pacotoyful]

Give Mrs Mills here 💐💐! She’s underrated!

[@pgscontinuingjourney]

Stephanie Mills was and still is one of my all-time favorite singers!! And she is a great mom, I can tell. I have suffered from Asperger's Syndrome, but the motherly figures in my aunt and her daughter are my teachers.

[@johnflynn9619]

Stephanie is a Doll. She should have done the film. She is an Amazing woman.

[@sandrasanders706]

I so agree...

[@kendall7086]

Diana was wrong and she knew it. That was her last theatrical role too.

[@katyarnold-ji8sv]

I love!!! Stephanie Mills music. She is legendary!! icon. May God bless her and her career and her son. 🙏🙏🙏💕

[@SheliaRPierre]

ALWAYS LOVED STEPHANIE! She is such a beautiful, loving, talented woman. Her face lights up when talking about her son. She is a petite woman in the physical but oh what a big voice❤

[@gregorycomunale1550]

As kid in the 70s and 80s I always admired her talent, she looks great, what a strong spirited woman.

[@romstar]

What an abominable injustice that a woman of Stephanie Mills talent and legacy are not appreciated by here industry and that she is just now getting a lead role in a movie! 😠😣 On the plus side she is aging in reverse -damn, she looks sensational!

[@petersebastion7596]

Saw her last year with Gladys and Patti in St. Louis. She was incredible!!! My favorite part of the show.

[@janices6140]

Very insightful interview. Wishing you much love, Stephanie Mills.

[@renegaderunner332]

Stephanie "Divine" Mills is a PHENOMENAL entertainer!

[@christinewomack8999]

I loved Stephanie Mills from 1970's and STILL DO LOVE HER! Glad to see her in interviews and singer her music, and movies🎤🎶🎵🌹💖🌹💖🌹💖

[@clsumjr]

I just love and always love me some MS MILLS. SHE is such A fierce fabulous individual

[@davidwelch4841]

I can imagine many women can testify to Ms. Mills comment that she never experienced the type of love from a man that she sang about. The dream doesn't always match the reality of our lives.

[@jeanettesdaughter]

She is not alone in that. A lot of us , fine, deserving women NEVER experience that kind of unconditional, totally supportive love from a man. If we didn’t get it in the fatherly realm from decent protective fathers in the home; we learn as I did through trial and error. Fortunately, I have had the other parental love of a good mother, the filial love and respect of friends including men with whom I have not had a romantic relationship, and my lovely young children. But friends go away; parents leave us and children, too. Not to have that loyal and loving support - well, it’s missed. ButI Like what she says she says about loving anyway, having compassion and knowing how to love. There’s greatness in that. And a lesson for women who settle. Don’t! Know your worth.

[@kevind560]

I've always been in love with Stephanie Mills.

[@allthingsnu4673]

I just love Stephanie Mills and am so glad to see her getting some fresh recognition and appreciation. She is a powerhouse who has so much more to say and share with the world. For decades, she has been one of my favorite voices and I know I am not alone in that. It's very honest for her to say that she's never known that special kind of love from a man; I could say the same. I think some of us have a path to walk alone that allows us to get to know ourselves and experience the world in ways we couldn't if we had a significant other. Thank you Stephanie Mills for your amazing career and for this honest interview. 🧡💐

[@rubyromaine3911]

This woman is a legend ❤

[@blessedandfavored9242]

My favorite song of hers in order 1. Comfort of a man 2. Feel the Fire rendition 3. Feel good all over 4. Home 5. Love like this before 6. How come you don’t call me anymore 7. So good, so right and more!

[@cathyb6358]

I Learned to Respect the Power of Love Home

[@thankthelord4536]

"Keep Away Girls"

[@johnnypool2206]

@@thankthelord4536 And don't forget..PUT YOUR BODY IN IT!!! Thanks.

[@oholm09]

My all time favorite

[@michellesmith8912]

I remember watching her prepare for the WIZ. I don't know how old she was, but she was young. I was in awe of her and her voice.

[@bgipper4109]

I love Stephanie Mills,amazing talent.

[@butternuttt]

STEPHANIE MILLS IS JUST AMAZING AND UNDESCRIBABLE!

[@richarddeguzman8294]

Love, Love, Love Stephanie Mills.

[@sylviagarza4730]

How beautiful thank you for sharing a part of your life with us Stephanie! You are loved! ❤️

[@craigharmon9494]

It's a shame her albums are out of print. Lots of fans are waiting for deluxe reissues.

[@MelodyMaker151]

She just gets better and better. I love it.

[@johntirado-glover3574]

Stephanie Mills...Icon & Legend. Period.

[@gogokris85]

Stephanie Mills is a strong beautiful talented woman. She is a legend and an inspiration to me. I am so proud of you queen Stephanie. You’ve come a long way through the good and bad times but you are a survivor.

[@MM-dv9hp]

“I have no expectations” I love Stephanie Mills.

[@bobbyhogg5727]

Love to you Stephanie, if you see this.. I still listen to your music all the time. God bless..

[@NicoleT46]

One of my favorite Ms Stephanie Mills🔥🖤

[@september9113]

Huge fan of Stephanie Mills. I've been there from the beginning of her career and I'm thrilled to see her name out there shining bright ✨💜✨💖

[@angelaeniola2513]

Give this lovely lady her flowers 🌹🌷❤

[@simonsez1787]

Recognize this ICON 💐💖🥰

[@homebody61]

I hope she’ll write a memoir…

[@chitasworld7391]

She's REAL♥️

[@debrawilliams2781]

Stephanie is a beautiful person and a Powerhouse vocally to be reckoned with. Stephanie's has Natural talent, her vocal strength, beautiful tone Has not in my opinion Been GIVEN HER TRUE PLACE IN HISTORY, SHE SINGS AND CAN STILL SING Beautifully WHEN MOST WELL KNOWN SINGERS AFTER YEARS CAN NOT. GOD BLESS THIS LEGEND!!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@blessedandfavored9242]

That vibrato! & she’s so intelligent! I love you auntie!

[@nathanielholmes6630]

This is what "Legendary" is... what a Lady 🎙❤

[@carolynnewsome7547]

A beautiful, talented woman!

[@ultratech1534]

One of our true treasures. We love you Stephanie Mills.

[@CelestialGatez]

Yes, let's honor her while she's still alive. She's a treasure!

[@squaregangster]

WOW! I almost didn't watch that. So glad I did. What a change of perspective it gave me 🙏🌟💥

[@curtismichael4703]

STEPHANIE MILLS FOREVER!! ❤

[@jerriem364]

I just love Stephanie Mills. Looking at these You Tube, series I would never really have an idea of who she was. 😂Glad to see these interviews. Stay strong sister Stephanie! God got you sis❤😊

[@tonyrossbackinthedaymusicv3107]

What a GREAT Talent, i'm one of her Biggest Fans.

[@gregoryfulmore6711]

Stephanie mills belongs in the rock and roll hall of fame to hit after hit never knew love this before sweeet sensation the medicine song whatcha goinhg to do with my loving i feel good home the power of love secret lady comfort of a man

[@matterspacetime4832]

Omgosh God bless that woman! I almost sheded a tear with her saying she never got the love she sung about 😢 She deserves all her accolades for her talents. Also lets talk about the elephant HIDING IN THE CLOSET….the generations that supported racism, jim crow, segregation etc is still alive 😔 and passed on they ideology to they offspring. Lord help us all.

[@dionna17896]

Luuuuvvvv her!!!!!! Need the name of her secret youth serum!!!!!!!

[@jacquelineperry8515]

I love her for raising her son and loving on him regardless nothing like being loved and feeling wanted it’s all little kids ask.

[@missshannon9790]

I wonder where the downs syndrome came from? Who's his father?

[@MizzNee796]

She is so awesome! Whenever I hear one of her songs, it takes me to a good place, where my life was so good! Great memories! She's truly talented and deserves all the accolades!

[@alexandertaylor2502]

I always ❤ her and always will.

[@ronaldjackson7541]

Well I been in love with you since I saw you in Chicago singing outside for Harold Washington when he died .Not to mention the first time I saw you on stage in person .

[@beverleyreid7572]

Judy Garland should "slap" her? What now???? May God continue to bless this beautiful gem that is Stephanie Mills. She is so bold and courageous with her honesty.

[@sandrasanders706]

The greatest compliment Mills and the show got, was from Garland's daughter, Liza Minnelli. She LOVED the show and thought it was faithful to her mother's film. Next to Jennifer Holiday and Melba Moore, one of the greatest voices in Broadway History!!

[@Seabasstien]

Great comment from Liza Minnelli. I believe Judy Garland would have loved The Wiz because Miss Garland knew something about talent❤

[@starexplorers1202]

So happy for you Stephanie, I would of loved to have seen an interview with you and Irene together talking about the "Good Ol' Days."

[@zephyrsky6786]

I love Stephanie Mills this Mexican loves this beautiful Black Queen. Great voice a true Icon.

[@wandarichmond7643]

Beautiful ecpressed words For the Lovely Ms. Stephanie Mills!! And We Black Queens Love our Mexican Brothers too!!!😘❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😄🎶🎵😙💖💕💕👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍

[@theresabell2492]

When is Bet and soul train going to her her legend award she looks amazing.

[@stephaniemills_fanpage]

@@draperscott769866 looking immaculate, I’m sure you CAN’T say the same. Must rat

[@stephaniemills_fanpage]

@@draperscott7698 Not on this page which is specifically made for the connection of Miss Mills’s fanbase. I’m not the one who’s speaking on her appearance while her being far more sustained then anyone in this comment section.

[@stephaniemills_fanpage]

@@draperscott7698 It’s not about having an opinion, why did you comment that under comments that have nothing to do with what you think about her hair color. That opinion is irrelevant and shouldn’t have been put here, keep it to yourself.

[@darienwilliams6070]

Give her all her flowers 🎉

[@FaytLinegod]

She's such a magnificent woman.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@teracejones4257]

Miss Stephanie Mills is a true icon in her own right. I grew up to her music. Such timeless hits.

[@MsBeverly13]

She said the industry treats you like a dollar sign… uh that’s what ALL jobs do… if you love it one shouldn’t focus on the money. Entertainers get paid too much anyway if it’s something they’re supposed to love. Wish I loved what I do AND get paid as much as they do. Seems like everybody complains after it becomes a JOB.

[@stephaniemills_fanpage]

If you actually listened to what she said you’d get it, it’s not about the money working wise. In the industry it’s always more than what’s led on vs a regular working job. It’s so many scandals that go on in the industry. Also Many “entertainers” get paid little to nothing! You could be doing a Sold Out tour and still make no money! That’s how the business side of the industry works, it’s so much deeper.

[@albertlee5272]

This is the incomparable Stepanie Mills. I'm still a loyal fan of this amazing talent & saw her sing live back in the day.

[@sharonpeterkin8967]

❤❤ STEPHANIE MILLS BIG FAN❤

[@harvesthandler4863]

Always loved you, as You always shined through with humility and dignity!🕊💜🙏🏾

[@robinalecia7554]

Ok this is singing and talented beyond . I love her . I must get Farad book.. She looks great I'm mean great

[@sharonberger8973]

Love Stephanie, she's so real and I totally get it when she says she hasn't experienced love.

[@misterbee66]

A decade's long? Her career is over 50 years long.

[@deneepowell7377]

Stephanie is just a beautiful spirit undeniably❤❤❤❤

[@messiahblackgod]

I absolutely love Ms Mills I grew up on her music and I respect how she keeps it real at all times...

[@MarissaTonge]

A beautiful, graceful and talented woman ❤

[@deshunallen8486]

And then they threw her to the curb when the Wiz was made into a movie. Diana Ross was cast. She was considered more palatable to the public.😢

[@deshunallen8486]

@@draperscott7698 he sure was..

[@Kim-427]

I so miss people like her and the time I grew up in. I know things change but it was such a different time in the 70’s and we were such a different people then I see now. Love you Ms. Mills! Keep On Keeping on!❤

[@queen_of_domination]

Please give Stephanie her flowers now!

[@jarmelo2006]

Stephanie comes off as a person who was once heavily guarded and for good resson. She is opening up, and it's very positive.

[@ronniegladden7387]

LEGEND!

[@akuapiatas]

love like this - epic track back in the 80s, 90s, 2000s and beyond

[@imanistrong4054]

Why do they have to say half a century, she ain't old.

[@ericking8661]

To emphasize the magnitude of her longevity.

[@sugwilliams6257]

Cool interview 👍🏾

[@jackiedavis4298]

LOVE YOU STEPHANIE ❤ ALWAYS 🤗

[@goindown71]

Absolutely LOVE Stephanie Mills! What an incredible and legendary talented artist.

[@gwendolynhorton2724]

I still love her! I’m excited about her finding a love in enjoying her present. Kudos to the interviewer.

[@justanadams9430]

Stephanie Mills deserves to be inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

[@leoniebrooks4313]

I just love her…a beautiful talented woman and artist 🙏🏾❤️

[@dorothyedwards7225]

🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍🌟🌈🌟

[@bigtopvoice2197]

I love this interview so much.

[@sopherajane750]

Team Stephanie

[@veronicamack4430]

Just love her that much more

[@lindahubbard2518]

Stephanie Mills Wow! what a Phenomenal Woman. I had the opportunity to attend a concert in Atlantic City n NJ years ago. yes late 80's or early 90's. She did not disappoint her voice is beautiful but her personality and spirit is so relatable🌷🌷

[@MediaTerryAllen]

Roses Roses Rose Rose Roses for my future Ex wife Stephanie Mills - Allen- Yes i said it!