Angela Means Cries Over 'Felicia' Friday Role: "Even Today People Say "Bye You Dirty B*tch"

[@YoungOG215]

I was born in 85 and my mother was a Felicia so I totally understand. I hated her as a child because she was never there for me. She chose to run the streets. By the time I was in my 30’s I learned what she went through as a child and it helped me to realize that she had never healed from some MAJOR things that happened to her. Now I just love her while she’s here

[@lamargaretlewis7747]

Happy for yall. Our parents did the best they could with what they had at that time.

[@ahmirahcake4970]

It’s such a blessing that you learned that while she’s alive. Some never learn. Until it’s too late. To have a good relationship with your parents seems to be a novelty now. God blessed your ears to hear and be receptive to her trauma. And blessed your heart to be able to forgive her. 🦋 it’s amazing.

[@DrHen-xd3rv]

I feel your emotion through your comment. I completely understand and proud of the man you have become. Keep striving and heal. Much love ❤️

[@MB-df3tg]

That hit strong

[@NG-th8ny]

A lot of us have come to the realisation that our parents did the best with the tools that they had ❤️

[@SpiritualPsychDecoder]

Wow. I met this woman in person. She owned a restaurant and I remember saying “omg, are you the lady that played on Friday?”. She defensively replied “yes, but you know that’s a character. It’s not real”. I sarcastically responded like, I know that. So sad, how playing a character can change your life and stereotype you. Chris Tucker had a hard time not being viewed as “Smokey”.

[@DkHoward2]

Hence why he didn't want to do another Friday.

[@monicadesita6374]

I think she still has her vegan restaurant in L.A

[@renabecton1457]

@@DkHoward2 Chris Tucker and John Witherspoon did an interview and they said they really didn't make no money off of that movie. I thought they was joking but they seem sincere about it.

[@86byrdman]

That's unfortunate she responded in that way, but a lot of actors and actresses I guess don't want to be tied to or viewed as the one role they played that everyone remembers them from. Jaleel White kind of does the same thing when people bring up Steve Urkel, Alfonso Ribiero with Carlton, etc. Some end up being typecast, or their major role might cost them other roles. Chris Tucker might now be known more for what he did in the Rush Hour movies than Friday. Back to Angela, that's still cool you were able to see her in person though.

[@RAWouthere]

People are so dumb. 🤦🏾‍♀️ I’m glad she did this interview. I hope it gets alllll the exposure.

[@qisaac004]

People being mean to her only shows me how great of an actress she is! She killed that role! Being great can be a gift and a curse 💯

[@dariuskingg728]

She didnt say people were being mean to her. Shes talking about the character she created. Shes saying how she created a character who could represent someone in real life. She wants you to look deeper into falicia. Like why was people so mean to her? Why people abandoned her and stuff

[@deb1920]

@@dariuskingg728 She said, "Even to this day" people call her those names.

[@patremagilbert8787]

Deep

[@brookwilson1858]

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13..

[@brookwilson1858]

@@dariuskingg728 Amen 💕 Whatever you're going through it's not over until God says its over.. You gotta Declare Everything attached to me wins.Don't give up on God , because He won't give on up you

[@jyllmarie]

Wow. I’ve never heard someone break a character down like this. So deep. Much respect to this woman. 💎👑🖤

[@dotty5k976]

Sí very true

[@blacklight2443]

That lady tripping. It was a movie character

[@KurosakiLuvar01]

You should read more books then because then because they break down characters all the time!

[@veebaby5537]

The lady who portrayed the legendary Billie Holiday did!!!

[@Marcel_Audubon]

Felicia had 2 minutes of screen time, this lady needs to let that made up biography go.

[@42mrtree]

She still got it! Very iconic role, don't care what nobody says!

[@christopherayettey4390]

She doing too much though lol

[@resistanceisfutile520]

@@christopherayettey4390 She landed a funny role in a great cultural film but I agree she’s doing a lil too much.

[@jonjoe89]

Using that word iconic very loosely there aren’t ya bud

[@42mrtree]

@@jonjoe89 Na, you a hater ha bud lol!

[@tonyg.9738]

@@christopherayettey4390 East for yo ass to say, you ain’t got to deal with it!

[@mr.bridges6216]

Playing that character REALLY showed her how cold and heartless the world can be. And she was right about Deebo, people don't become that way overnight. We live in a fallen world.

[@Drehgab]

I agree

[@powpigs9473]

🙏🏿

[@Buzzlightyear575]

I learned that in high school 😂

[@Face_Reality]

@🐞𝔖𝔬𝔪𝔞𝔯 ℭ🐞 first of all, Tupac was not raised in the hood, he went to a school for the arts for acting and he wasn't brought up in any thug or ghetto environment.... we still have free will to choose as we please regardless of our circumstances.... We all had hard times in life and many of us still move towards the light otherwise we'd all be on drugs, thugs, sex workers, etc all because we were raised in undesirable environments..

[@kevinortiz1411]

@@Face_Reality preach it.

[@RAWouthere]

I grew up in Watts during the 80’s and 90’s “crack attack.” There were so many people affected, and the stories were overwhelming in number. After all the pain of watching family and friends get taken, people became desensitized in defense. It was sad. I still feel guilt over shooing “baseheads” away from our yard trying to go through the trash. People treated them like decrepit stray dogs-unafraid of them, but annoyed. My young neighbor was an addict, and I was her best friend (I was 8, she was 24). When she saw me wandering the neighborhood by myself, she would make me sit next to her and tell her what I was learning in school. I’m pretty sure now that she was trying to protect me. I had no clue of her addiction until she died, and my dad had to explain what an overdose was. It was a very difficult era.

[@frankwhite5948]

That was you shooting bassheads back in the day damn 🙄 🤣

[@keauntarobinson2488]

@@frankwhite5948 she said shooing not shooting

[@skeezix8156]

@@frankwhite5948 LOL

[@PaperMario64]

@Zeḵaryah Fourteen i remember in elementary school the cops showed us those old drug scare movies. It was people strung out, going through withdrawals, etc. They showed little kids actual crime scene photos! It really traumatized me because I lived in the same house as two addicts. I’ll never forget that feeling.

[@naimahwalker-harris9313]

WOw that’s so sad. It’s crazy the trauma as African-Americans that we had to go through or even Latinos. The trauma anybody grown up during that time. Scaring when I look back at it. That crack attack error crazy. I remember before it started people were normal and then like one day they weren’t. People stumbling around and it scared me it reminded me of the night of the living dead.

[@MaliceAliceee]

This woman is a magnificent actress. She really feels her characters feelings. I love that she was really feeling this role. Good job 👏🏿

[@TruthBTold-op9kv]

Too many ignorant, inconsiderate, inhumane, soulless beings on this planet. You did a great job in that movie 💯🙏🏿✌🏿

[@jamesstewart6079]

This is an American thing.

[@milli6415]

@@jamesstewart6079 Nope, it's a worldwide thing!!!

[@Itsme_1648]

Felicia was dismissed to the level that even the audience decides to dismiss her...to the point that we say “Bye Felicia” in real life. No one ever said “hi Felecia, how are you?”

[@relaxingdeepvoiceasmr8150]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@trueysg]

lol

[@eugenewillams5580]

Nigga hi? Fr? 😂😂😂😂

[@PrinceMontrey]

Bye Felicia

[@kratosjunior817]

Lmao bro stop it. I'm sure mfers said hi to Felicia... She was always begging tho

[@rda976]

What a great interview. 1. Artists deserve their flowers. 2. Even in a comedy film, there are real world influences that give stories texture and substance. 3. The fact that she was so emotionally responsive about her character and deeply committed to being authentic.

[@chloedavis991]

Well said- this is what a real actor looks like. Years and years later still understanding her character- and what her motivations where

[@lemonline3719]

Exactly! It's commendable

[@TempeSoldier123]

I went to her food truck a few years ago and she took my order. She was super sweet. Wishing this sista continued success.

[@thetraveler1182]

*PISSES ME OFF* to hear that people treated her badly, *she played a role…* smh I would love to meet her and tell her that she BODIED that role she did a great job!

[@stephenjackson2912]

I didn't get the sense that she was speaking about herself personally, but all fallen females period. We all know and see a Felicia every day

[@feliciamalone8931]

@@stephenjackson2912 Thank you for confirming my thoughts

[@stephenjackson2912]

@@feliciamalone8931 i guess we were really listening closely

[@blast4me754]

I bet Ezell had it worse afterwards but didn't complain.

[@morningcoffee1266]

@@blast4me754 she’s not complaining. She’s talking about the background of the character not herself.

[@BreakdowntheFacts]

I’m so glad she can tell her story. Wow, this is powerful. You never know how movie roles can affect you.

[@dbarnes0270]

Respect to y'all for bringing this character to light. I remember her as a stand up on Def Jam, I had no idea of her depth. She should be receiving residuals for that phrase.

[@Black0bsidian]

Yes she should!

[@thethirsthokage]

Well technically she’s not the one that said it….Ice Cube’s character said “bye Felicia” after she kept asking him for his microwave and VCR

[@JacquelynNhi]

As a black woman I absolutely felt this. As black women sometimes it feels like we walk around the world invisible to everyone but each other. You can be a high paid, educated black woman and still get zero respect so just imagine how we throw away the Felicia's of the world.

[@TheLockhartPerspective]

Well, said!

[@mayankingrevisited8815]

You guys chose to be strong and independent so deal with it

[@lewiscayla96]

@@mayankingrevisited8815 No one chooses that life, but when you see you have to be you just do it. A survivor doesn’t want to be one, they never wanted to be a victim that had to become a survivor but it happened. Being strong and independent isn’t a choice, it’s a survival technique, society told us we didn’t matter, our men didn’t support us mentally, emotionally, or physically. History taught us that being dependent and weak hoping society or your man will carry the weight will leave you vulnerable. We’ve evolved to strong and independent.

[@mayankingrevisited8815]

@@lewiscayla96 That's 🧢🧢🧢🧢 Black women chose feminism over the black family and freedom struggle Black women chose government assistance over employed black per the moynihan report 1965

[@mayankingrevisited8815]

@@lewiscayla96 Men are not here to support your mental health that's why the universe/god made girlfriends Women are made for Men not the other way around Women are meant to be a helpmeet not the star of the show

[@maggmaxxx]

She killed that role. I really enjoyed her character and Deebo was a real villain and Felicia was a real victim who didn’t value herself enough to not mess with him. She is right that Felicia was discarded

[@SuccessNothingLessco]

Me too love her role

[@atlantageorgia2977]

That's not true

[@artistrevolution1016]

@@atlantageorgia2977 did u see the movie?

[@malikevans2615]

Okay Socrates

[@atlantageorgia2977]

@@artistrevolution1016 of course, did you?

[@epicsseven7686]

It just goes to show you that people can get too emotionally caught up in a character where it can be scary. Felicia to me, could be your mother, aunt, sister or grandmother. Oi remember the crack era. The anger over the theft. But also the heartbreak that it's someone in your family or you knew who were once vibrant and ended up down that path to degree that they would submit themselves to anything for that drug

[@a1ac953]

I don’t think Felicia was a crackhead I think she was just funky

[@epicsseven7686]

@@a1ac953 actually the character was a crack head

[@blackolantern5666]

@@a1ac953 I never disliked Felicia at all it was DEEBO who I couldn't f**n stand. That's why it was soooo satisfying when Cube cracked him over the head with that brick when they had that infamous fight.

[@majorpromotion6018]

@@a1ac953 all crackhead symptoms 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@mauricegrant9229]

@@a1ac953 Yeah Right! Did You See " FRIDAY " The Directors Cut?! So You Would've Let Her Barrow Your Microwave? ✌🤣

[@shawnd.dawkins006]

She played her role, had a solid acting career, money isn't everything but she made it. She landed a role a lot of women would've been happy to have. Props to her for doing what she did.

[@princeross26]

One of the dangers of method acting when your character isn’t a main character. You get way more invested in their story than anyone else. They didn’t explore Felicia because she wasn’t the focus of the movie. You creating back stories and way more depth than can be explored without changing the story. This sister should have got the rights to Felicia, and explored all this in her own book.

[@larryfarrow6477]

Yo.....but I think she needs therapy writing a bio on a crackhead in a comedy movie....comedy movie...comedy movie she was in for 5 min....I could do that....hey put on dirty clothes and scratch lmao....it was Felicia

[@konfidentlothevirgo]

Wow...She brought art to life in a character, and to hear that people ASSOCIATE actors/actresses with their characters & treat them in REAL LIFE based on their character is so shocking..Art Imitates Life❤..nothing more, nothing less

[@romegrey2600]

Really? I thought everybody loved Felicia but its weird because as the years went on I think more about her in House Party 3 then Friday mainly because she's was BAAAAAAAAAAAAAD in House Party 3

[@darnellmajor8895]

Bad in a good way or terrible way? lol

[@aaronrobinson717]

I agree. Her in House Party 3 & on Def Comedy Jam…MAN!!

[@aliciasimmons8473]

She was in house party 3

[@2cleeng]

Yup big facts

[@romegrey2600]

@@darnellmajor8895 very very good way. She looked like a bacon egg and cheese sandwich good LAWD

[@juniwyatt5251]

On behalf of everyone that didn't know that the actor who played Felicia had a background of Felicia's story and was so emotional in this hype interview I stand behind her 30 years later the 90s were terrible the '90s many of our families were stuck on drugs many of our neighborhoods were violent please share with her that we stand behind her her emotions were heartbreaking

[@misshurricanetoyaisback]

Some places are still a mess from then

[@arieszona]

Thanks for informing

[@naomieadair5635]

So she’s a recovering addict? That’s amazing ! I’m so happy she made it through to the other side 🥰

[@Berlindaverne]

This is a lie stop spreading false information. She was a funny comedian in the 90s

[@ConsciousApostle999]

@@Berlindaverne Not talking about her specifically sped.

[@ElegantlyDivinee]

She did AMAZING in this interview 💜 I can’t wait to see what God has in store for her next🤞🏽🙏🏽

[@kristianstaton6696]

Death

[@BeautifullyRefined254]

✔️

[@feliciajohns4148]

AMEN

[@tellmesomething2412]

Well, geesh... The way you say it can loosely be translated so much. So much... But I agree.

[@PastyFriend0_0]

What? You think Gods gift was her playing a role as an abused druggy come on now read ya Bible

[@kristelquartz6085]

Angela's message is so profound!! I say this all the time! We are so quick to judge yet we know nothing about their story, nor do we take the time to ask!! Thank you for this message!!

[@blueswadeshoes4012]

“And I’m trying to help him “… she went down that rabbit hole of the character in that moment and so intensely. Wow

[@geegee637]

Just like a real crack head

[@kicksaholic]

Crazy how people forget she also was in house party 3 and drop dead gorgeous. Much respect given 👏

[@Ty-zi7rd]

Sadly people don’t show much respect to movies like House party because it’s not as stereotypical as Friday… but she really plays amazing characters and I hate people were mean to her

[@Ladiibird]

Right. Pretty and funny

[@cellettar7243]

The gorgeous is gone

[@nycolewithawhy]

@@cellettar7243 SHE’S STILL BEAUTIFUL. STFU

[@norapeace6526]

@@cellettar7243 wow!! That was harsh and not true!! I can tell you’re a hurt human

[@GoddessBB]

I love how passionate she is about the character Felecia, she's a true actress. She's right, the character Felicia was disregarded. We mostly disregard people like Felecia. Makes me think about that whole "Bye Felicia" thing that everyone was saying a few years back. People still probably say it. I can say that I treat everyone the same. There's a drug addict that hangs out at the store and has been for years. I treat her like anyone else. I buy her a soda, chips and give her a few dollars when she asks and if I'm able to. She's a sweet girl, just lost and alone. I also give her a few encouraging words but I never judge or mistreat her.

[@cynthiaperkins6681]

Lost and turned out!!! Olivia the slave

[@cherijones6722]

Love it!

[@goudagrishhdoe8925]

That’s where bye Felicia came from

[@Black____]

@@goudagrishhdoe8925 You misinterpreted what was said

[@NG-th8ny]

I did something similar at the supermarket today. People were looking at me strangely as I had time to stop and talk with a drunk older women who was upset. She had fought in the army 30+ years ago and was clearly sufffering from PTSD.

[@Steppin2theAM]

A cult classic, that dealt in a comedic way with hood culture. Only through Angela's professionalism and deep investment into this role, do we now realize how casually apathetic people are and how they throw away and inhumanely treat those with drug issues. Comedy is a medium through which we can see people's trauma without being deeply affected by it, but it can also highlight the holes in our souls which unfortunately due to our laughter, we're also unaffected by. This was a dope interview.

[@nomadqueen1111]

Very well stated. 👏🏾

[@jacquelineconnelly2501]

Holes in our souls. Yeah that part

[@lionelnietzsche3917]

The thing about dealing with addicts in your life is that you have to find that impossible balance between having compassion for them and keeping their toxicity out of your life so it doesn't bring YOU down with them. Addiction doesn't just affect the addict. It affects everyone in the addict's life. The line between support and enabling is so thin that it's hard to even see. ...not to mention that a lot of addicts become very abusive and start pushing people away - so even when you want to help, they won't let you. ...also, _a lot_ of us "realized how casually apathetic people are..." long before Friday ever came out. Lol Addiction has been a problem for most of human history.

[@marionwalkerjr.7394]

She should get more roles!! Damn!! I almost teared up thinking about Felicia's struggles.

[@jonathancoleman6482]

Unfortunately she won’t get too many only small roles

[@geegee637]

Almost teared up? Then your just as off as she is about a small role on a comedy movie smh

[@callmechad5915]

Me too Bro. That shit touch me deep in my soul. I get where she's coming from

[@delmarfrazier2727]

Wasn’t she on my cousin Skeeter 🤔

[@kim_fd8938]

She married kid in the house party movie

[@MYB4LB]

To be fair, Felicia’s sister Debbie was hella protective over her. The mom allowed her to live at home, she was just in Vegas. We can assume she was also protective over her. Not everyone treated her that way.

[@elilatson7522]

How bout that

[@91Definite]

Before she went to Vegas where was Felicia living at?

[@k.e.5886]

I was not expecting this deep emotional response. Hopefully she realizes we all adored her brief role she brought to the screen in a comedic way. One thing about Black pain/struggle we’re going to find the funny regardless. That being said, I appreciate her insight that we have to understand Black women pain is often overlooked and goes unnoticed. Sigh…sending healing to all of us with broken hearts 💔 love and light ✨

[@blast4me754]

First of all she's not black she's mixed.. And second of all we all mostly remember her from House Party...

[@cflournoy1529]

@@blast4me754 First of all if you have even a drop of black blood in you you’re considered Black in this world and second EVERYBODY remembers her from Friday and third you need to go back to bed and wake up on the right side. Your response sounds a bit snippy for no reason.

[@blast4me754]

@@cflournoy1529 Now you want to follow the rules of masa again.. One minute black folks are hating on lightskins and mixed people and then next minute you're using mixed/light skin people again. She's scientifically half and half no matter what your master says..

[@k.e.5886]

@@blast4me754 who asked u?

[@blast4me754]

@@k.e.5886 Mixed people today are not claiming black anymore because it's stupid to..

[@JayKennedy101]

I remember being a young girl watching the movie and feeling sorry for the character. I always saw the beauty in her.

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

She just developed the HELL out of those characters, characters I have been acquainted with and THOUGHT I knew for almost 30 years. I will never watch this movie the same way ever again. Wow. This was awesome.

[@rogeronealjr8051]

The whole bye Felicia was a real thing. It stood for calling a woman thirsty or needy.

[@mahdiel7]

Felicia was iconic. She wasn't even a messy or super trifling drug addict. It's everyday life though. That's how we treat our drug addicted friends and family members. Her role was significant though. Brandy looked out for her as best she could.

[@Eltinomma96]

Bro she was a crack head just stop it I cant stand u 🤡 clowns trying to make it seem like it was a deep role cut it out

[@tonshmar]

That’s because if you don’t, and you entertain their BS, many of them will rob you blind and suck the LIFE RIGHT OUTTA YOU. SO to stop that, don’t even entertain their SH#T from the START. And so many families have been burnt by “To-do-good” crackheads that that’s is exactly what they’ll get when they come begging again!! “BYEEEEE! BYE FELICIA/WHOEVER!!”

[@jetla22]

She was kinda trifling after laying beside Deeboo and that shit stained underwear

[@keysersoze4334]

She is the 1 of the finest women tht played in friday periodt...

[@findawaywuzhere9291]

Her and Halle Berry can pull it by still being cute while playing a certain role

[@zoeblackmon]

Her description and take away just made me cry real tears. The movie will ALWAYS be a cult classic. For laughs for most, but her breakdown is just soooooooo.....Real!

[@TheDKShow]

Angela is such a beautiful and empathetic person. That’s why she was so successful at acting. She deserves more respect outchea. Thank you for this interview.

[@reggiedrockreg9257]

U a very good looking sister. It seems hard to find a woman like u available without any children ready to get married and not playing hard to get.the only woman in love with me is persian. She lost mad weigh just to be with me. Its crazy

[@starrlight4404]

Felicia was a reflection of a lot women today(unprotected, dismissed, unloved but loves and stands up for everyone else)

[@DavidKen878]

How was Felicia unprotected and how was she unloved? Didn't her sister drag her out the house and threatened to kick Deebo's ass for hitting her? That sounds like love to me.

[@starrlight4404]

@@DavidKen878 hey yeah thats true. Thanks David

[@chalinaclayton5136]

Her explaining this is so Wonderful, Thank You Angela for taking this time to break this down for us.❤

[@lovelybones6794]

I just looked up Angela Means two weeks ago because I wondered what she was doing! I’m so happy to see her in this interview however if I ever got to meet her, I would scream and jump up and down like a little girl and say Ms.Angela, you did that! You gave Felicia a real life and I can relate to her very well!! I’ve been dismissed by others my whole life and treated so ugly for no reason.

[@jayc5756]

I Always felt bad for that Felicia character. Cause I can see the beauty in Felicia and I can see the likeability in her. So yeah, I felt that exact same way when they treated Felicia like that. I totally agree.

[@sharayscorner]

I think they treated her mean because they were annoyed that she was always asking for something and add in being a crackhead. But I did feel bad when they snapped on her

[@dm7744]

@@sharayscorner it’s easy to feel bad but not when someone doing that everyday. Crackheads burn bridges and never learnt their lesson until they get off drugs. And sometime not even then

[@YoutubeMuchNow]

I see people on here commenting “some people don’t know real life to acting” but I think a good actor will connect with the roles they play to get an in depth feel for it. This one just appeared to hit home cause this role was prevalent in many homes back then and even now and in this movie she stood for so many Felicias out there. She has a passion for the them and wants their story not to be forgotten or overlooked. Her heart is for the unheard!!! A role isn’t just a role in a story it’s a story within a story.

[@titag6111]

Though Felicia in Friday was in a comedic aspect..the way she explains Felicia we need a drama spinoff because there are still til this day so many Felicias in the world and this would be very inspiring

[@iysha423]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ I'm glad you all ask the real questions and she was willing to share

[@MariaMaria-hy7vv]

That’s so dope how you checked off everything ! You did that 🪄❤️

[@ladiesloveghost.]

She did an amazing job. This is my first time seeing the actress. Should’ve searched a long time ago. I just was watching Friday and wondered who played her. I hate how people are doing her. She did a great job and definitely deserves more recognition. Hang in there you have a great heart I can tell. ❤

[@joseyeastwood]

She wasn't in a lot of scenes but she made the most of what time she had " Felicia" is a legendary character thanks to her great portrayal.

[@CrazieLaoTV]

I love her heart and the fact she elaborates on the things people don't recognize in the movie and reality. Her message proves don't judge a book by it's cover or an actor by their character. God bless you Angela!

[@indiyah4u]

Wow she has not changed! Still beautiful and personality is amazing. Even down to the hair flip, reminds me when she was on def comedy jam 😭❤️

[@Appleofhiseye5894]

Wow, she still feels so passionate about that role after all these years. Very good interview, and she did great in it. This is why I definitely pray for a lot of these actors out here. Especially those who play the most complicated roles, cause some require you to go to a dark place, and some never come out fully.

[@Kindaserious365]

Lol y’all making it seem like this was an academy award winning supporting role. Felecia had 2 minutes of screen time 😂and said like 10 words😂.

[@Cheryl-wx8ty]

This is heartbreaking. She makes you really think, and she's right.

[@QueenQueenly]

She’s so right. The world does not care about all the Felicias out there. They don’t understand how they got into them life situations

[@tech4uro]

Wow, she had me in tears- always laughed at the "Bye Felicia", but never really thought about who the character was and how she got there. Can't say I will laugh at that again, feel horrible now. Wow!!

[@ChristianElijahDickens]

What's crazy about this is people dont understand what it takes to be a actress or actor. To even play that role, she's an HELL OF A ACTRESS. I give the upmost respect 🙏🏿

[@CapedCrusader50]

Utmost......it's utmost

[@Nurse305]

Well said. I totally agree.

[@Nurse305]

@@CapedCrusader50 That’s ALL you took out of their comment?? You grammar/ english scholar you… ( sarcasm)

[@ChristianElijahDickens]

@@Nurse305 good looks @Cutey Nurse

[@bernadetteharris3399]

Exactly, I would just have and always have thought, that was a hell of a role.....but she played it so good people got something to say.....I of course didn't think that playing a role excellent would bring you down, she's infamous for her role , she should be held in more regards because it was ACTING.....

[@kylecruel]

You can tell she's really fun to hang around. She still has her youthful energy... it's in her mannerisms.

[@jackthegod9988]

Lol No , trying to say to know people front of the camera impersonating is crazy

[@juned6955]

Felicia was one of the main characters of Friday that made the movie so great. It's sad she feels bad about playing the role - she is an AMAZING actress. The ability to play multiple characters is what makes acting great!

[@GratitudeGriot]

Friday was clearly comedy over compassion but I appreciate Angela Means' perspective. We have addicts in my family and we show them love like Nia Long's character showed Felicia. I think it's different when it's your family that's suffering

[@nathanbrown3840]

I loved felicia! She represents the victimization of all us in black American. While also perpetuating how we contribute to our own down fall. Solid character and masterfully executed. Love you!

[@ireflectmydestiny2629]

Love this!

[@ajayasir5272]

What???? 👀👀🤣🤣🤣

[@blast4me754]

We're the most sensitive group on the planet. All she did was play a simple crackhead character in a movie 25 years..

[@samanthanickson6478]

@@blast4me754 yes, and people tie her personally to that role and call her a dirty bitch. i guess if you’re called that enough, you tend to look at that character portrayal personally and try to dissect and explain it.

[@Therock051]

Wooooww That's a backstory I never realized. I've watched that movie over 50+ times. It's always a favorite of mine. She deserves her 💐💐 Felicia 🤓

[@Livwilde87]

Aww such a pure and gentle soul. People are so cruel. You can tell this woman has endured a lot mentally from playing that role. God bless her. 💔❤️‍🩹🙏🏾

[@rodneycooperjr3223]

Wow. I wasn't prepared for how deep that was. 🤔 I haven't seen 'Friday' in at least a decade, but this makes me want to watch it again and think of everyone's bio.

[@jreadystayreadyofficial4351]

Too be honest we didn't give her enough credit as the character.. sorry felicia 🙏🏾

[@leighm]

Yes a new phrase! Sorry Felicia 🙏🏾

[@SomkeHouseENT]

To be honest when do we ever care about a small role character in any movie white black Asian cartoon. In reality there's no back story for Felicia so she's adding depth to a character that wasn't developed. I can turn ezal into a misunderstood man who has no one in his corner that if he was loved properly maybe would chosen a different path. Bernie Mac character was a sexually abused church kid who grew up to be a preacher because he was bred to believe it was his callin but never dealt with his dark past

[@leighm]

@@SomkeHouseENT rewatch the movie. And then take into consideration how the “culture” actually did care about this small role character. Bernie macs character and ezal, weren’t made into memes as popular as “bye Felicia”. Take into consideration how this character embodies a very very true narrative for girls that look like her and fell into circumstances just like her. Little girls that looked like her, use to be the main target for inappropriate behavior by older men in the 90s. Because of the very very strong Colorist ideals that stemmed from slavery, Light skin girls were dismissed and left unprotected by other woman and USED by men for the way they look. Same way being “exotic” in the early 2000s got those girls toxic attention. After being used up and abused they were discarded and minimized as junkies, hoes, and crackheads. It’s evident in how nonchalant the police took the deaths or missing persons cases of “streetwalkers”. They weren’t even worthy of police protection all based upon getting broken and used up as a naïve, vulnerable, little light skinned girl. So much jealousy towards light skinned girls, when all they wanted was appropriate love not the toxic attention for being light skinned. Light skin girls experienced hostility even in their own families, perhaps even by her mother. I say this because unless you can relate to the very very real experience of knowing someone like Felicia or like myself actually experiencing some of those very real narratives. It doesn’t serve anyone for you to diminish how others care or don’t care about a small role character.

[@ICGodInU]

@@leighm 👏🏾👏🏾

[@SomkeHouseENT]

@@leighm no need i literally know the whole movie word for word as if I was in the movie me and my cuzns used to act it out. But I dont disagree with what you said my point is we can do a deep dive into any fictional character and make it hav social relevancy especially small undeveloped roles. The whole world just witness a sitcom get turn into a drama series ,talking about fresh prince of bel air, showing that any story can be darken or lightened with use of imagination. So this idea that we don't appreciate the felicia character enough is designed to be that way. The character wasn't written for the viewers to really give af about her just comical relief and story building not a focal point. Now on a personal level her hearing bye Felicia and crackhead bitch dirty bitch for 30years is wild. Jaleel white has trauma from the urkle character and society not letting him move past it so I get that.

[@kharikhy-ree2242]

She is a beautiful human, and explained Felecia so beautifully.

[@mr.hester5671]

She was a stand up comedian and killed it on Def Jam

[@robertleejohnsonsr63]

Didn't know.

[@LoveFireWellness]

Yep! I remember that!

[@kevsnoop81]

Yo I forgot she did stand up!

[@MrDarksprayer]

I didn't know that. Now I gotta find her standup

[@redscorpion9325]

Really 🤔I had no idea

[@jeromehunter3165]

I see so much Mother Wife spirit in Angela Means, God bless this woman who is still so beautiful. I first saw her in Def Comedy Jam where her routine was in line with this interview. She has only grown as a person in her life. 🤗🥰😍

[@crystalnicolelyle]

I think for her, it’s more than it just being a character, this to her, is reflective of what happens in real life and perhaps even remnants of Felicia’s reality has been, in a way, relatable to her own. Welp, only *she* know knows…and whoever else she’s told…🤷🏾‍♀️

[@tonshmar]

I can agree with this, because her emotional response, IMO, does not make sense at all. Not for such a movie as FRIDAY. 🥴 It was a comedy, not a damn drama and I’m sure she knew this BEFORE she accepted the roll.

[@BossesOfTok]

Its insane how insane people are when it comes to seeing a film and categorizing people into a type cast, these people are actors, which means they are someone totally different in their daily lives, so many people dont seem to get this, it happened to Leonard Nemoy also, or the guy who played Spock on star trek. The other thing that people dont realize is, how much work and mental fortitude it takes to be an actor and fully put your mind into the roll you are enveloping. Angela Means is a beautiful woman, i believe her soul is just as beautiful, which is a rarity. 💜✊🏿

[@onthecasewthewigdoc_sijaye]

Man she makes me wanna cry. I loved all the characters in the movie. Sad she felt this way nd was ignored to heal alone nd ppl doin her like that. They are wrong! Some ppl are really weird. It's insane. I wish her much success, healing & love ❤️

[@Savagemode09]

You know she must be doing her job right if you had the audience dismiss you because you're acting is that immaculate and even if they did they didn't deserve her because she seems like a very respectful woman and I hope she's at peace with whatever she's going through

[@Forthright131]

What an incredibly empathic perspective on the character roles played in the movie “Friday.” To go deep into bio of each character to understand and portray it as if you were living the character’s life takes an incredible amount of emotional intelligence and strength. “I’ve been asking this question for 30 years” Angela Means expresses as she tries to understand how people could be so cruel and dismissive of Felicia’s humanity. People who go deeper into learning about the lives of people and putting themselves into their shoes to understand, even offer help if capable, are demonstrative of the love that many people need. Namely a few, the stigmas associated to drug or alcohol addiction, mental health, and homelessness make it difficult for some to have any form of compassion for these people’s experiences and often result in dismissive or cruel behaviors.

[@TrillKickzTv]

She's very compassionate about her talent and you can see it with this interview.

[@DM-uz7lf]

Keep your head high, there's a lot of ignorant people nowadays and always remember YOU are truly a mainstay in the culture, We're with ya and truly appreciate you. Much love from CA

[@honeyisnatural5]

What an actress. How well she dives into the characters. Debo and Felicia‘s back story. This is a real dramatic actress. She’s could really kill it in a Netflix or Stars series. Someone hire this superstar.

[@blackworld8231]

I love Felicia, she had less than 10min screen time but her presence will last forever

[@globaldon]

The best interview I have seen in life so far, wow!!!

[@888Arim]

Wow! I'm almost speeches. Thank you Angela for bringing the unfortunate, left behind, beautiful woman to the forefront. You are so right!! Felicia has a voice. That's a movie in itself. There are many Felicias in this country that may have been offended by our laughter. I want to say right now that I am sorry. Ezel was another one who was discarded. You've just opened up a huge can of concerns for the so called, "undesirables." Bless your heart!

[@thetruthforyou1]

Awww man. She’s deep within this emotionally. I’m a very sensitive person as well and an overthinker. She’s let this get ahold of her, because this is real life, and it got a hold of her. She’s very pretty still, but her aging is due to life taking a hold of her. This is why it’s important to get therapy and heal. 🙏🏽

[@uniquelybeautiful85]

Peace. This makes so much sense to me. Its the intent. I respect this part of the interview as I've only seen this part. And the bio is a woman we've either been or have seen. I am glad to have watched this video.

[@nefershouseofmaat6634]

That was deep and it wasn’t until I was older that I understood the “Bye Felicia” role. I had a aunt “Felicia”, she was a functional Felicia though and I loved my aunt so much and didn’t care that she was on something half the time I would see her, she never hurt no one but herself and who was I or my family to judge. My aunt has passed away and I sometimes wonder did her going sober, attribute to her down fall in health. Thank you for asking those questions.

[@kimistryhoward5620]

WOW! Friday was such a hilarious movie that we just didn't get caught up in the individual story lines of every character, we lost some incredible growing opportunities. What a powerful interview.

[@TurkiiTrill]

Malcolm Jamal-Warner speaks all the time about people calling him Theo in real life. I find it crazy people treat other humans as less than no matter what they go thru. But, to hear & see artist breakdown bc humans can't differentiate makes me hurt for them. That's how good the art is, it had you believing that in form I'm like that & you would treat anyone like that sucks 😞 God bless her for showing her for her strength and courage to be vulnerable and share. 💕👑

[@yahsscattered8502]

She really felt that character, that’s all I can say.

[@Melaninsoull]

I love Felicia!!! There was no Friday without her! ❤️❤️❤️ I give so much respect to her and her playing that role

[@greatblackness3449]

She must have forgot in that movie Friday her sister takes up for her when she gets hit by DeBo. That was a great movie. A clear classic and she played her role well.

[@MsBoogiej]

You are a GREAT WOMAN thank you for teaching us to take care of ourselves even though the world don't really care about the real issues when it comes to women .

[@dalynkupmiles5545]

I don’t know what was going on in Hollywood but Friday ain’t Friday without Felicia.

[@Rami-xk5fh]

Low key give Felicia a film! As someone who grew up around people w/ addictions I’ve witnessed first hand how people dehumanize/ discredit them as if they aren’t actual people with actual feelings!

[@f.ferguson6361]

Wowwwww!!!! She wrote the bio for Felicia . . . . . This is dedication to your craft, passion and talent that you really don't hear about from an actor's perspective. To listen to her and the emotion behind what she created is inspiring. She is the consumate artist. It's sad to hear that she has endured such foul treatment for the role that she created.

[@diontebell6780]

She deffinately deserves more praise!!

[@nomadqueen1111]

Can we not dismiss the fact that this queen touched on how powerful manifestation is??? She created her LIST/plan of all she wanted to accomplish upon arriving in L.A. and it all happened. Powerful!

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

The people who really deserve that energy get celebrated but instead it's transfered to those who do good and take there craft serious. Miss Angela if you see this Queen I appreciate you allowing me to witness your talent over the years. 💜🙏🏼🌟

[@MacAutomationTips]

I truly remember never laughing at Felicia scenes, and the fact that some people are mean to Angela Means today shows how much they hate themselves and project it on other people. That’s why I never use the B or N word unless it’s directed toward someone who does some vile shit to other people.

[@powpigs9473]

You seem to be a nice lady your movie Friday never gets old🙏🏿😃😍😍😂🥰😍

[@derbdep]

She has deep empathy. And this is real insight. Characters are based on real human beings and real experiences.

[@edreid7872]

Hard to believe she's still being harassed as that character to this day..she's changed a lot..

[@CodyCole80]

I think maybe she was thinking more back in day.

[@edreid7872]

@CodyCole80...I thought so until she said, Till this day..

[@pullupandgetsome427]

I didn't recognize her at first

[@Jazzy869]

I really don’t think she’s talking about her experience. She’s talking about the character. That “Misner” style of acting she mentioned, really messes actors up. They can’t seperate themselves from the character. People are calling “Felicia” a dumb bee to this day for instance in comments where “bye felcia” has resurfaced. Because right after she says that she says “not even the mother asks how she is”. This whole interview is her talking about the character, not herself, and it’s wierd AF sorry

[@CodyCole80]

@@Jazzy869 I never even looked at the depth of the character like that. I didn’t even think of her as a crackhead. I just thought of her as a trifling person that’s has nothing going for herself, so she’s always begging. Everybody knows someone like that from around the way. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ASAPEMPIRE123]

Great actress one of the best roles every to be played . Your beautiful and great ma

[@jamesguillory2081]

Wow...she really went deep into character,for that role.How can you disrespect someone over a character they played🤯

[@chezzarii5963]

Yes

[@doatv777]

Keep yo head up💛 you played a Amazing roll in that movie.

[@korisaxon391]

She also played in house party 3 as kids fiancé/wife I love her 😍