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Amanda Lepore relives her wildest and most memorable years as a dominatrix, downtown party girl, and fashion icon, for W magazine’s Life in Parties.
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[@Wmagazine]

What's your favorite animation in the video?

[@EE-uj6tw]

All of them,great editing.

[@RubyWilson777]

Amanda 💄

[@andrewjones9991]

the lipstick coming out of the flower, then applied to lips

[@tb1298]

the champagne one!

[@DogMamaForKamala]

The champagne

[@mewowcat]

" It doesn't matter how many people hate you, as long as there are people that love you." ~ Amanda Lepore

[@MissDarlaDeville]

She is a goddess

[@ScentsibleJournal]

But do they really love you? 🤔

That’s not good life advice. Bad publicity is not good publicity.

[@djtdlaw]

'Yes Mom I saw the neighbor steal the bushes but she planted better ones'. Genius. That's so sweet. You can't argue when someone is sick but you can gently help them without alarming them.

[@whknws9595]

that's honestly one of the better ways to help someone with delusions. reality checks can be very distressing and disturbing for people in that state of mind, recognizing how real it is to them is key

[@deboramccallum3987]

Society should gently help the mentally ill..but they do 't

[@julieblair7472]

It is rare to see her speak this much, what a treat.

[@princessyokaidoll8357]

Yeah usually people keep interrupting her She's like a very passive and calm speaker and people just usually don't give her enough time to get the full answer out Really glad she was able to have all these minutes all by herself❤

[@slofloat3184]

Usually has sumthn in her mouth 😮

[@timmywitty1432]

It’s a dood!

[@julieblair7472]

@@timmywitty1432 you gotta move on

[@timmywitty1432]

@@julieblair7472 A man duh! Always mocking us.

[@christianurena510]

Living in her so well deserved spotlight because with tooth and nails she carved her space in the scene and rightfully so stays in it

[@PEPSIMAX2013]

is very well centred and minded , for being a night person , a lot of people change her age on internet i dont blame her but its 64 the real one on november 2024

[@M1N1Girl007]

Him

[@nailartguy3363]

@@M1N1Girl007Why are you here? Why are you getting this recommended to you? Why are you clicking on the video? Why are you commenting? You seem to be obsessed. It must be very deep-seated if you can’t just ignore it. That’s what most normal people do when they see something they don’t like. They ignore it and move on with their life. You should ask yourself why can’t you do the same thing?

[@JasonOzzieAsh]

YES!!!!!

[@chloechanel4825]

@@M1N1Girl007it’s giving DL chase the dolls but can’t afford the dolls because your broke and DL and creepy

[@JemuzuDatsWho]

"It's been a long minute!" she is such an icon omfg

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

He

[@williambird3629]

@@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232 she

[@stellavroom]

she*​@@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232

[@ravengomez7492]

Move on dude. It’s over. Give it up. We’re not going anywhere. Like we get your obsessed with us and beat off to us all the time, but chill out girl

[@luxlagerfeld]

Amanda Lepore was the first trans person I ever saw. I was a teenager and I saw her in a magazine. I was absolutely enamoured, her glamour was so extreme. I’ve been such a fan ever since, she’s a living icon and I’m glad she’s getting her flowers.

[@missmangopudding]

I knew of Amanda Lepore as one of the club kids, but didn't know she's trans until very recently. I thought she was a cis woman, just with a lot of plastic surgery. Anyways... definitely an icon. 🙂

[@heavenli444]

@@missmangopuddingomg same

[@mackenzie8229]

her mentioning she was trans in this video was actually the first i'd ever heard. I would actually have never guessed

[@FarrahLaverne]

This was the best interview she’s ever done, I feel like we got a glimpse at her real personality and less of the persona

[@MariahFabFab-uh4yd]

Essato!!! ✨🤍✨

[@perry5509]

Q: ‘How old are you!?’ A: ‘I’m having a really good time’

[@ichigomentos]

LMFAO.

[@joeskirock]

She looks great for immortal.

[@WayneGlass1]

@@joeskirock She truly is immortal.

[@JoshRyO97]

She’s clearly around 60 rupaul age.

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

He's like 90

[@Brainhoneywalker]

I can see why she is so loved and respected. It’s rare to witness someone who is so completely themselves and comfortable in their authenticity. She is so beautiful. Love the way she adorns herself. What a fireworks of a life.

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

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[@stephen6307]

@@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232 you are a creep

[@gildatheplant]

@@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232 she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she she her

[@limabravo0001]

I think you mean personality wise he is being authentic. But that is where the authenticity ends. Fake vajay, fake b oobs, fake hair, fake body implants, surgical modifications, filler injections, tonnes of makeup, body spray, etc. Exactly the kind of girl i'd partied with back in my day. Good times.

[@tempyst409]

Such a sweet soul to mention her mom & the struggles growing up together. But not cast her as a villain, & even did her best to keep her mom calm with the disease saying she saw what wasn't there. That's love despite the pain, made me cry. I wish her nothing but health and happiness 💖

[@OfficialMichaelAntonio]

I’ve met Amanda many times. Working together on fashion shows, at events and parties…she’s always as sweet as can be.

[@sumacmusac]

I'm constantly in awe of her, genuinely... every time I see her she just radiates calm and beauty. Truly one of the biggest icons ever.

[@M1N1Girl007]

In awe of him

[@kimberlyc1406]

@@M1N1Girl007 lol ok ma'am

[@feralhomunculus]

​@@M1N1Girl007If you think that's a man, you've got a screw loose.

[@David-hr8mq]

@@M1N1Girl007 LOL there always has to be one of you in these comments. Grow up.

[@Quixotic000]

@@M1N1Girl007 You really thought you did something. lmao

[@mila-fj2pl]

she just exudes kindness, humour, and GLAMOUR. a true icon 💕

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

He

[@linus6692]

@@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232 ur not being very demure rn

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

She had a run in with serial killer Joel Rifkin when she was working as a doninatrix! I highly recommend her book. Amanda is a legend ❤

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

I'll check her book out. Thank you.🙏

[@danielleburke87]

Are you talking about Micheal Alage because he only killed one person angel

[@richardknapp8322]

The girl can't help it! God help that girl¡ 🎉 😮

[@k-luh]

I cannot find any information whatsoever on Amanda having met Joel Rifkin. If it were in her book, it would be easy to find a snippet online.

[@David-hr8mq]

@@danielleburke87 No, Amanda and Michael were very good friends. I don't know for sure if she ever met Joel Rifkin.

[@yulia9020]

She's so comfortable. Voice is soothing

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

He's

[@SirAdaminski]

@@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232 she’s*

[@colinwhitfield8627]

Legend. Icon. She sold me my first lip gloss at Pat's on 8th.

[@emanuelcarvalho8510]

u are hot !!

[@M1N1Girl007]

He

[@luisguillen7005]

Wow

[@igrl5264]

@@M1N1Girl007keep telling yourself that maybe you’ll convince yourself

[@cinderellacomplex7]

@@M1N1Girl007 *She

[@onlinegirliee]

i always hear stories of people meeting Amanda and they always say the same thing: she is the nicest person ever. you can tell how much she is happy, confident and focused on herself by the way she carries her persona with so much grace and glamour. That's what being happy with yourself does. She is so comforting to hear to. ♥️

[@DavidRodriguez-gl5pn]

Lipstick in her snatch!! I’m so in love with how unapologetic she is, what an icon. Remember people we are all one, love you Amanda ❤

[@tylorsawyerpace7561]

Her booty hole snatch?

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

Him

[@DavidRodriguez-gl5pn]

@@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232 cringe

[@sarahbon421]

@@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232incorrect gender and gender

[@ryansangrey4168]

I met Amanda at a small show she did in Portland, Maine for Pride last year and she was so incredibly sweet. I asked her how she liked Maine and she said “it’s beautiful but the people are even more beautiful” 😭

[@JOrjorbanks]

I've spent many nights with Amanda, rode the subway with her and even went to her apartment several times with Cazwell. She is a genuinely kind person.

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

Him

[@missmangopudding]

​@@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232Girl, stop. You're making yourself look so pathetic and obsessed. Its sad to see. 😂

[@makeupbyjessx13]

She inspired me & gave me the confidence to transition over 15 years ago. Thanks to her I'm now 31 and have lived over half my life as my desired gender. THANK YOU, Amanda.

[@albertamathurin7084]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ CONGRATS

[@margodphd]

Congratulations! One day, I hope nobody will have to fear being trans and we let people be themselves without judgement.

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

He

[@makeupbyjessx13]

@@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232 Get a life. Her plastic surgery is probably older than you. Put some respect on her name. And if it’s not, I guarantee it’s much more successful because she lives in luxury, getting interviewed by magazines and you’re posting comments on KZbin videos on a Monday night.

[@albertamathurin7084]

@@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232 HATER ALERT

[@bro-bf7nj]

i love how much love there is for amanda in this comment section

[@robertkarlsson1313]

This girl deserves a biopic or a Netflix series .So captivating her story!

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

Guy

[@stephen6307]

@@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232 jerk

[@staymadIoser]

@@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232lmao why u so mad

[@ieatteeth5605]

frrr

[@latinagringa]

Absolutley adore Amanda!! One of the kindest souls, totally and unapologetically herself, a trailblazer who is always ahead of the times and most importantly completely dedicated to her craft whatever form it takes What a treasure she is thank you for spotlighting this amazing woman

[@CherryLebowski]

I need an Amanda Lepore doc or biopic ❤ she’s lived such a life

[@ЕленаШишаева-е8г]

И стала опять мужиком.. Генетика..

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

He

[@ieatteeth5605]

frrr

[@ThuggyMacho]

A TRUE fashion icon. She pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable to wear and she did it before it was trendy.

[@CipriAvila]

The animations deserve an award 😮

[@bunjijumper5345]

She is the ultimate in kindness. The way she handled her mother was beautiful it made me tear up. When you deal with some mentally ill people telling the the truth hurts them more, but she found a way to actually not make the situation worse, but even better.

[@alejandromorales9516]

LEGEND. I used to see her out and about when I was going out more and she was always such a good time and full of positivity ... and always serving so fiercely.

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

Him

[@aimeeinkling]

@@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232 Not really.

[@samanthafairweather9186]

It's a bot. Not Amanda - SHE'S an angel.

[@badusername1128]

She made such a beautiful and glamorous life out of pain. Ugh I love Amanda, she’s so gorgeous and wonderful.

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

He

[@aimeeinkling]

@@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232 Nah.

[@johnhaggard]

I never thought of Amanda as a calming, Zen influence, but she is and there you have it. I could listen to her talk for hours. It almost trite to use such an overused word, but here it is so appropriate, she's a legend.

[@_saint_magda]

my literal hero. insane that i get to see her so often living here in NYC, she is the kindest and most inviting woman i’ve ever met and i would have never had the bravery to transition without her influence on me as a kid back in the early 2000’s. an icon through and through ❤️ Amanda forever

[@marcobenneti9664]

Im so glad that a mainstream media as W recognize Amanda. Plus, i didnt know she was so lucid and down to earth ❤ shes the best

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

He

[@aimeeinkling]

@@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232 Nope.

[@shawnthompson940]

AMANDA IS THEEEE ICON!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@M1N1Girl007]

HE

[@kimberlyc1406]

@@M1N1Girl007 girl, you are so mad. go touch some grass.

[@derekschmidt1287]

@@M1N1Girl007 no one cares about you, Cletus. go be pathetic somewhere else

[@FD-ye9wz]

@@M1N1Girl007 I’m now scrolling far to find these. You have no life!!!

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

Icon of what lol

[@Tintintintin666]

I don’t think enough people understand how special this is and how important it will be for years to come

[@JojoRabbit310]

just in what way is it important? i randomly found this video and wish i hadn't tbh

[@elizabeth-2213]

There's no importance here, lol. Just mental illness.

[@andivovomua8002]

It’s so nice to see that the comments are nice. Amanda was the first trans person I was ever aware of. Such an icon

[@mikeybuchanan8696]

When I interned at Heatherette I met Amanda many many times. She always was so nice and recognized me and made sure to say Hello. American Treasure!

[@denniscaldwell8504]

an actual ICON!!!

[@ptr9006]

What an absolute QUEEN

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

King

[@aimeeinkling]

@@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232 You seem really obsessed with her. Do you want to talk about it?

[@aleanbh3808]

The way she instinctively knew how to soothe her mother - just beautiful

[@jujugarcianyc]

Such an absolute treasure of New York and America and the world.

[@amaserwaa6451]

What?!

[@feralhomunculus]

​@@amaserwaa6451She's a national treasure. I'm proud she's American, but she belongs to the world. A true New York icon.

[@AV6Q]

This is the first time I've ever heard her talk and she is so genuine, humble, and seems very very kind. What a cool person. I'm glad I watched this

[@margodphd]

She's an icon, a timeless symbol, artist's muse. In this day some people may be unaware of how groundbreaking she was at the time.I would love to meet her and let her know how much her style influenced not only my perception of glamour but also encouraged me to transform myself into my dream woman too. For many trans women she was the source of courage to start fighting for a chance to be their authentic selves and for that alone she deserves every bit of celebration she's getting - and more.

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

He's

[@turkiedurkie4895]

@@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232 Mama…you’re obsessed

[@LennyCartwright]

I've worked with Amanda several times in NYC and she is the kindest, sweetest person. An icon, a legend.

[@gabrielfrost9134]

She's a living legend, thank you W for this iconic interview proving you're a class act yourself. ✨❤️

[@glaubi4723]

she's the coolest. long live the queen!!!

[@djgreenego]

I had the honor of walking past her on Christopher St. in NYC 25 years ago...she looked fabulous! An indelible memory...

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

Him

[@PolarPinup]

Fabulous, fabulous being. I used to see her at Pat Field’s on 8th, as well as around Murray Hill back in the 1990s, and she lit up the entire atmosphere. She’s absolutely magical.

[@msnicotiana]

I remember seeing Amanda Lepore for the first time in a magazine when I was a kid. I can't remember exactly how young I was, but definitely younger than ten. I've always been drawn to the beautiful, the odd and the extreme, and she's been a creative and stylistic inspiration of mine ever since. She's beautiful, she's an authentic icon and I'm so glad I get to celebrate her while she's still here

[@jorgealejandroocamporeyes6770]

She really deserves to have her own bio-series

[@alexh1111]

A mother to MANY! THIS trailblazer deserves all her flowers! Also, I could listen to her read the phonebook.

[@craftybast]

The words legend and icon get thrown around a lot. But Amanda is both of those things, no question.

[@M1N1Girl007]

Yeah no

[@feralhomunculus]

​@@M1N1Girl007Triggered? What _exactly_ is triggering you and why? You might want to ruminate on that.

[@FD-ye9wz]

@@M1N1Girl007 snowflakeeeee

[@chloechanel4825]

@@M1N1Girl007your on every comment trying to be phobic. Sweetie you’re obsessed. Sucha weirdo 😂

[@saffronlealle464]

She seems like she'd be the sweetest friend. She just wanted to live her best life in authenticity and she has done just that. Setting the stones on the path for Trans people to be able to strut!! Go girl!! Who cares if anyone hates on you cuz you have MANY MANY MANY who love you!! And I'm one of them. My son is Trans. He was born female and is now male and he has so much more confidence, happiness, and just radiates joy now that he's who he truly was meant to be. It's beautiful Trans people like you who have inspired him to live in his truth!! ❤❤❤❤

[@xochitlbk]

lemme tell ya'll, having been in the nyc scene and being around amanda, she is still to this days one of the sweetest people in that whole crowd of cloutchasers and wannabes. She is a blueprint of iconography and treating people with kindness.

[@ninalove3044]

I absolutely love how she is unapologetically herself! Such an inspiration, so amazing! Much love and support to u Amanda Lepore ❤️✌️❤️

[@LuxeMindsetVibes]

To have a show and end it with you pulling a tube of lipstick out of your flower 🌸 and then applying is ICONIC. ❤

[@El.Enki.]

She and WE NEED HER Documentary! I bet she’s got plenty of other stories to spill ❤️🔥❤️

[@andrewjones9991]

Get her book. Her life is AMAZING. There's enough stories for 25 lives. Her early married life before she moved to NY is fascinating!

[@HappyNarrative]

My God, I love Amanda Lepore. To live at the same time as her, we are lucky. 💄

[@gyzelschatzi7304]

What a legend. This video could have been Hours longs id still be there. Just listening to her stories and everything she s been through. Luv u Amanda

[@avie3188]

Her book doll parts is absolutely amazing and goes into detail about everything in her fabulous life, deffo worth the read!

[@Whyamiherel0l]

Love this entire energy! Amanda letting everyone in the club for free is everything 😂 Anyone who crafts their look to this extent is just lovely to me! My life is parties is just an epic thing in general

[@erinmalone2669]

I don’t think anyone else could pull off that look. You have to be a very singular personality and the lifestyle to match❤

[@alejandragarciarmz9813]

I’ve seen this video several times because her voice is soothing lol like asmr

[@phillyblaze777]

I met her randomly in a nightclub in New York like twenty years ago and she was super nice and friendly in person.

[@loreshansmith3560]

What I love about Amanda is that she looks perfect and beautiful but she’s also very kind and real.

[@jessicagrace4622]

I love Amanda - if you can find a copy of her book Doll Parts, I highly recommend reading it! She’s had a fascinating life.

[@ZachMiltz]

I met her in NYC and at the time I had all these preconceptions but after watching this video and connecting with her story, I feel a lot of respect for her.

[@lacey892]

It's lovely seeing this side of her.. more vulnerable and less of the 'persona' (which don't get me wrong is obv ICONIC). But when she said she felt like her parents were torturing her w short haircuts and boys clothes, that just broke me :(

[@p.k-p4t]

She's so nice to listen to. Interesting, beautiful. She is truly a legend and in the league of her own.

[@corvusmartucci2523]

We love Amanda she’s such a sweetheart in real life too

[@witherton8340]

She is one of the people I'd love to have a conversation with. She looks like the embodiment of materialism and promiscuity, but she also sounds so down-to-earth, kind, and wise. I would probably cry in front of her tbh.

[@LaceandArmour]

Seriously? This is the kind of person you admire? Wow!

[@dominicfromgermany]

Can this video be longer,... like 10 hours at least? I could listen to Amanda for days, her story, her life. Phenomenal women with style, taste and high artistry in her heart ❤🎉

[@yvonne3902]

what an astoundingly special person!! the Influence she's had on culture, I hope she knows how deeply loved she is.

[@letBIGGIErest]

she's so fascinating. such a unique person.

[@janveering]

Such a unique person! ❤ met her twice, once in New York and once in my hometown Amsterdam. She was so friendly and down to earth both times and really took the time to chat and also asked me questions. Inspring and kind ❤

[@eldarhamitov9958]

Heard she is extremely kind ❤

[@wanderlustdreamer2055]

I love her! I remember seeing her in magazine when I was figuring out my sexuality. She lives so authentically. Seeing that really helped me through.

[@gilbertogonzalez3531]

I need more of this interview

[@otisberlin]

I adore Miss Lepore since the '80s. So happy for her, she's living her best life

[@skidrow1800]

A true ICON.

[@hanarply]

what a freaking icon!!! i’m so happy they got her to do this

[@ncallaway9731]

Please give her more interviews....more videos... i want an entire 30-45min documentary/film/interview with her. i neeeeeeed more

[@sonofmargit]

I met her some years ago, when she visited Copenhagen, Denmark. She was the sweetest, truly.

[@spacewinter]

So lovely to hear her tell these stories

[@samthraxx.]

I LOVE her! 😍 I'm so happy to see her sparkling everywhere. Much deserved.

[@gialicious1091]

Icon. My brother and I used to get ready to go out while listening to her music!! We were in our early 20s!

[@MellowJelly]

she is an amazing woman!!! i love her extreme comic-woman style. i love the dedication to her desired style. absolutely love it.

[@yckfides5613]

She appeared on the cover of Lords Of Acid's "Expand Your Head" with red hair and that CD is truly my favorite to look at in my entire collection

[@musewho]

Her skin is glowing and she seems like an amazing friend to have

[@higoralexandre2799]

She is amazing . Real iconic and unique! ❤

[@ScottysHaze]

Amanda gives me life! She is truly a living doll, legend, and ICON!!!

[@pico.95]

An icon, forever and always

[@williamdaniels1798]

I've met her several times and she's actually really nice and very humble.

[@bloom4110]

A legend, a beauty, a grace. I'm forever enamored 😍❤️

[@Angel-kk2xf]

an ICON, and one of the sweetest and most genuine person in real life too

[@efrrren6420]

Amanda is such a fabulous and interesting person, I feel like sometimes she doesn’t gets enough flowers and recognition for the icon that she is. I absolutely love her!!!

[@BiancaHernandez-o1n]

Absolutely flawless and stunning woman all the time. Amanda your a living legend and a true ICON !!!

[@SurferRosa]

omg the bedazzling everything to match her outfit is awesome

[@tula1433]

Icon of self expression ❤