Apollonia on Prince, Purple Rain, Rick James, Vanity, JFK Jr., Dave Chappelle (Full Interview)

Famed entertainer Apollonia came through for her first-ever VladTV interview, where she detailed getting into acting and appearing on big network TV shows and then being in various music videos. From there, Apollonia spoke about working on Prince’s “Purple Rain” movie and feeling like she was rich after being paid $3,000- and she admits she hasn’t received many royalties from the film. Speaking more about Prince, Apollonia stated that they never had a romantic relationship, and she added that the late entertainer treated her like a mother. Apollonia went on to speak about her music career and trying to reconnect with Prince over the years, which you can hear more about in the full interview above.

[@GlennDGrace]

She’s such a class act. I love how introspective she is during this interview, and her honesty is really on display.

[@louisadrill7060]

in purple rain she was class too. always.either you are or you not i guess.

[@iamthestorm9302]

Well spoken Queen 👑

[@ricogomez4020]

I don't like the interviewer's style.

[@devildiamond68]

Indeed, you can clearly see the difference between her and Vanity. Poor woman got caught up in the lifestyle. You have to keep your soul on the way up. 💯

[@DeloraSP]

@@devildiamond68 😮

[@WhisperSonnet]

She's terrific. So great to hear someone from Prince's inner circle addressing some of these decades-old questions. Love that Prince admired Michael.

[@EmikoLove3]

@WhisperSonnet Yes I am happy to know she is still around. I MISS YOU PRINCE

[@belladonna5904]

Prince said "my voice isn't getting any higher and I still have the same nose, not like that other guy."

[@russn4933]

Appollonia is so articulate, so classy, intelligent, and brutally honest at times. I never knew these things about her. So fantastic a person. Thank you for making this video.

[@hansjuker8296]

Prince knew how to pick the stars out of the group. He was the best at it.

[@le_th_]

Me, my boyfriend, and all my friends (white, Japanese, Mexican) all went to see Purple Rain when it came and out and none of us...none of us...thought it was "weird" or off-putting to see the film to see people of color staring in the film, to see them being successful, or winning awards. It wasn't even a thought, much less a discussion. I think we pretty much saw them as wildly talented artists. We loved the movie. We bought Prince's music, knew all the lyrics, same for Morris Day and the Time, and even Apolonia and Vanity. For us, it was never about race, it was just great, fun music. Prince may be the greatest to have lived in my lifetime. No one even comes a close second.

[@josevillarreal9920]

I remember all of us going to the theater also! Everyone I knew in class was there and we were only like 12. It was a unique time in music and inspired all of us.

[@le_th_]

@@josevillarreal9920 We were 16-17 years old, as it was a rated R movie, and I think the 17 year olds bought tickets for the 16 year olds. lol You are so correct that the music was unique and inspiring!

[@josevillarreal9920]

@@le_th_ You're right, there is some steamy scenes in the movie. I'm sure we were up to something shady with our older brothers and sisters getting us in. Good times back then.

[@le_th_]

@@josevillarreal9920 lol I can think of a lot WORSE kids could be doing than going to Purple Rain. Sheesh, remember when being "shady" was sneaking into a rated R movie? Times have changed...

[@Patriot751]

Agree, 100% !

[@jaybillz851]

Apollonia has such a special spirit. And her strength in talking about difficult subjects through tears is brave, courageous and commended. This interview is life-changing for some

[@ccl5853]

Loved the way she hit those answers directly

[@blkpopeye]

He was a very talented black man

[@joshuadurham1257]

It would to bring joy and happiness.

[@roseenglish6872]

@@blkpopeye He was a talented MAN.

[@LovelyLady.]

She is so intelligent and honest and appears to have excellent recall with names, dates and places. She has self awareness and knows just how far to take us and when to be silent (Prince’s wives and children). She was definitely prepared and had me hanging on every word. I respect and admire her. Great interview!

[@atboptimistic-6853]

😅😮😂😂😂😅😊😊😊

[@ceasarsaran8573]

No. She is putting it on. The film was super popular with white middle class kids, and literally no one said a single thing about her kissing a black man, or black people winning oscars. Now its seems like you cant find a white actor in Hollywood to save your life.

[@angiepronzola6622]

Honest???

[@LovelyLady.]

@@angiepronzola6622 If you know otherwise, by all means where is the lie?

[@angiepronzola6622]

@@LovelyLady. That she co wrote The Glamorous Life and Manic Monday when in fact,Prince wrote theses at least 2 years prior to her joining the cast of Purple Rain.Manic Monday was written for Vanity 6 and The Glamorous Life for Jill Jones but he later gave it to Sheila E which added her signature percussion to the song,hence getting getting a co writing credit.I also heard her mention more a few times that she inspired Prince and David Lee Roth to do the split which is perplexing as theses two use to do this years prior to ever meeting her.And another lie amongst many others is that she was offered the role of The Last Dragon which according to her,would have made her the first Mexican woman to feature in a Motown project!Give me a break🙄😒 At this point,she might aswell say she found the cure for cancer🤷🏽‍♀️

[@leonardjackson842]

She's such a beautiful heart filled with empathy and so down to earth also. She seems like such a good heart. I love how she just answered all the questions directly and didn't try and hide anything. She has aged well also. Great interview.

[@kingofpendragon]

Whatever, nigga. She's NOT A BLACK AMERICAN, SO DON'T TRY TO CLAIM HER.

[@dreuchiha4984]

@@kingofpendragon lol calm bro. calm

[@ninalarson4651]

@@kingofpendragon the fact that you played that card says u truly have NO fucking concept of any woman, only a boy who needs to use an angle to try and be bigger than the asshole next to him, would embarrass himself by insulting strength, intelligence, and integrity whether it be MAN OR WOMAN...WOW!!

[@EbonyJ-rt5bb]

She has also had some work done on her face.

[@hikeride7520]

@@EbonyJ-rt5bb Yup, saw that from the getgo, too bad she did that, really screws her face up..... Can't believe she's claiming that the WHITES "had a difficult time, in general with the film", bullshit, she's feeding off todays media and politicians attempting to split EVERYONE up, so they can control everyone.

[@donnameansyoucancallmelala1800]

Beautiful, beautiful interview. Apollonia is deep and still beautiful inside and out. RIP, Prince, Vanity, Michael Jackson, and Rick James.

[@lautz38]

And Whitney Houston.. Damn

[@EbonyJ-rt5bb]

@@lautz38 she is too one of the greats! Miss them all.

[@jairogers5876]

Even with work done.

[@EbonyJ-rt5bb]

@@jairogers5876 yeah you can tell she has had some work done on her face. She didn’t over do it…. Not yet! I use to love her when I was a kid and try to fix my hair like hers lol. The good ol days…. Prince and Apollonia 💜💜💜 Purple Rain brings back so many memories when I was a kid ☺️

[@ryveralexander8511]

@@EbonyJ-rt5bb She was gorgeous, I mean everyone gets old, when I was young, getting old was just a meth! I remembered her twirling the bracelet, she was going to sell to buy Prince a 🎸! Big help that she was a break- house!👏👍

[@rik4369]

I recall meeting her at her Brother's graduation from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Bootcamp in San Diego, CA. She was a real person and very approachable. This was between 1984-1986. She had every reason to be " Stuckup" but she was the total opposite. One of the highlights of my tour as an Drill Instructor in the Marine Corps. Semper Fi

[@WilliamsWilliams-mr8cz]

Simper fi devil dog. I graduated from MCRD as well

[@devildogg112985]

Damn! That means I was that close to meeting her myself, I went to boot camp Dec 9, 1985 , MCRD San Diego. Its a small world. Semper Fi.

[@gordocarbo]

@@WilliamsWilliams-mr8cz My cousin was there same time (from anaheim)

[@milesporsche8827]

Here she is at 62 years of age looking remarkable, mentally on point, sharp, headdy, and her own unique brillance and power! What a wonderful command of her thoughts and memories. Appolonia is the ULTIMATE Queen in the Prince Kingdom!

[@franklinbolander1916]

NOPE!...SORRY SHE IS ALMOST UNRECOGNIZABLE!...IF U DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS HER U WOULD HAVE NO IDEA!

[@sneat2028]

She's had a lot of work done on that face. She looks nothing like her original self.

[@bellaj.4937]

Ultimate?...😂😅🤣 that funny!

[@insanelook]

Vanity was, not Apollonia.

[@Music73777]

@@franklinbolander1916 I always preferred Vanity, but Appolonia still looks good. She’s basically a senior citizen, and still looks more like she did in her 20’s than most. I was around 14 when purple rain came out, so I’m way past my 20’s as well. She looks like a mature sexy woman to me.

[@basskilla3050]

My heart just dropped at "I asked God to take me..." To be able to answer such questions as these and remain transparent in the interview speaks of incredible strength and character......The tears are real......the sincerity is real......Their FRIENDSHIP was real......I've seen many interviews of those who were in Prince's inner circle..... This VLADTV interview with Appolonia was by far..........the most touching. God Bless You, "Apples"

[@lemekid]

Totally agree. I just saw it and very genuine.

[@alondathomas293]

This is one of the best interviews I've seen by Vkad lately----really enjoyed this.

[@joshuadurham1257]

Yeah me too!

[@VeronicaRenaeMUA]

Thanks for letting her talk. You did a great interview. I cried when she did. She’s an icon. Loved them together.

[@XIONIS1]

This has to be the best interview Vlad has ever done. Thank You Ms. Appolonia for sharing your life story with us.

[@ChichiMarie]

She’s been making her interview rounds and I’m here for it!!! 💜

[@deelakasirdeeedwards7945]

💯

[@shayyourname8304]

I love it too but why now?

[@TrillBill]

@@shayyourname8304 Right?

[@patriciawise2277]

Appolonia , you had the same hip surgery as Prince? We’ll how do you cope with the pain?

[@9496TULL]

me too

[@angelamorales4050]

I can't believe I waited sooooo long to watch this interview Thanks Vlad

[@erichall579]

This is one beautiful lady I dreamed of during my high school years! Such a wonderful positive person.

[@cdpetee]

I was devastated when Denise passed, and it made me tear up to hear Apollonia genuinely mourn her, even when they didn't have much of a friendship. Then just months later Prince passes and a light in this world went out that can never be replaced. Wasn't it beautiful when all the world lit up their buildings in purple to tribute this man? Apollonia, I can't wait for your book, and I'm so glad you're here to tell your stories and set the record straight about many, many things. Love and light to you. Hopefully someday the estate will be able to re-release all the side projects and actually work with the artists to get the royalties and publishing they deserve.

[@MentalStillness]

I agree but the Afterlife is in another realm. There's no Heaven or Hell. Nobody walking through pearly gates or burning eternally (how can a spirit burn?) it's a different dimension. I definitely believe in the spirit world due to having supernatural experiences but I reject and renounce all Abrahamic religions (Islam, Christianity and Judaism). Let's seek out spirituality and let go of the low self esteem low vibrational narrow mindedness of religious dogma.

[@theroyalone5765]

@@MentalStillness Shut up! You don’t have the right to tell someone what they should believe, just because you’re going straight to hell.

[@michaelmclendon6368]

Prince is the king 🤴 the best ever 1985

[@yolandajane61]

Jesus is king of kings.

[@TheFriendlyPsychopath]

Who is Denise?

[@llw53one]

She is still so gorgeous, rich in personality. Very kind and inviting Ora about her.

[@NiKiMa023]

Ora? Like Rita?

[@aliciam1661]

Aura. Lol. I'm pretty sure is what they meant.

[@SnoopCatts]

My heart💞 goes out to Apollonia... She's so authentic, and she really had a complicated but still loving relationship with Prince, Vanity, and so many of the other members surrounding the family. My heart just really goes out to her

[@lgempet2869]

I love that Apollonia is SO forgiving & unable to hold a grudge….that takes such strength & heart!💞

[@gregharris]

This interview caught my attention. I stumbled upon this by accident. I stayed to the end. She shared the history on Purple Rain

[@BDavid-ni8dc]

I have a whole new respect for this woman. Everything about her is genuine.

[@doubleoactionentertainment9363]

I think she got a bad rap back in the day lol because all I knew from her was purple rain she's very genuine great spirit

[@paddiebugatti6981]

THIS IS NOT APOLLONIA.

[@1011CB]

@@paddiebugatti6981 why not?

[@corneliussmith2490]

Gd@@paddiebugatti6981

[@jlpruden]

As a watch this I can help but think of my perception of Apollonia vs who she is... she seems like a real one

[@Sparkles_Santiago]

I don't comment much on social media, but this interview was phenomenal. Thank you, Appolonia, for walking us through your memory bank of raw life experiences with King Prince 👑.

[@Jerrel.A]

In the autumn of 1984 Apollonia became a skyrocketing rising star. In those times, I as a teenager was hoping to see such an interview. What a divine soul she is.

[@moto_story77]

This lady is such a class act. So genuine in such a fake world.

[@leedart]

This was probably one of the most insightful, heartfelt, and illuminating interviews. Thank you for such great questions and thank you Appolonia for the honest truths.

[@queenvictory6916]

Hey you look like Michael B. Jordan at a quick glance 😊

[@tacticalix]

You gotta give it to Vlad sometimes. He's good at what he does. A lot of revelations in this one.

[@jaynharris1111]

Thank you, Appolonia. It is so nice to hear of the "real". I really wish that Vlad had asked her about her relationship with Sheila E. Otherwise, just wonderful interview.

[@bonniemetzger6633]

As Prince’s press agent on Purple Rain, I am glad to hear such a smart interview and Apollonia’s side of the story that I too experienced by being on set for every scene. Some things come together thru this interview while my experience may have another POV. Thanks Apollonia.

[@JenniferMartinez-zm1fj]

Totally 👍

[@mymainman1033]

Vlad, I have watched many of your interviews, all of which were extraordinary! But this Apollonia masterpiece was superbly WONDERFUL. I was touched to the very core of my being. I'm 67 years old. My perception of Apollonia in the past was very different to what I have learned in this interview. Thank you so very much! ❤❤❤

[@stevejean7316]

I'm trying to find more of her interviews can you help me

[@stevejean7316]

I've never ever witnessed such a I can't even really put it into words she is more than sensational she is more than perfect on this interview I actually think I fell in love with her listening to her interview❤🎉 God bless you 🙏 I watch the movie purple Rain at least 10 times and someone else did say this but I want to say it again you are as beautiful as the inside as you are on the outside 💟

[@antonmk1244]

She lying all over the itw, btw. Magic !

[@gordocarbo]

@@stevejean7316 Search, youll find plenty

[@vinniejohnson1929]

She is so beautiful and well spoken. I got emotional hearing about her relationship with Prince.

[@user-dw9vq9vd9f]

Guy looked gay...

[@ninacal06]

@@user-dw9vq9vd9f Well he dated and screwed so many beautiful woman you could only dream about. So gay? Not so much.

[@arnelevans4803]

She really is, very articulate and beautiful

[@manuelaleman7775]

I was on a prison bus getting transferred back to Cali when the guards kept playing Prince on the loud speakers. I thought it was his birthday but it turned out that this was the day he died. His death always reminds me of my homecoming. RIP Prince.

[@kcoolmuziq_Media_Mogul]

☮️{+>freedom

[@Detroitblue]

That is interesting. Good for you tho........

[@manuelaleman9393]

Real shit bro.

[@persephoneperry776]

I hate that you don’t really know what’s going on until you get out of jail . I had found out so many people had died while I was in jail and was only there for 1 month lol and they say things hit the jails before it hit the streets. Gtf outta here

[@ExposedRoot]

@@persephoneperry776 How awful for you. 🙄 Stay out of jail and you won't be behind the times. 🙄🙄

[@denisejones4643]

This is by far one of the best interviews I've ever encountered. She is so genuine and real. The loss she encountered with Prince and Vanity just moved me. Many people have judge her through out the years without really knowing her. Prince forever will be a genius in my book and he definitely picked a good one here. SIP Prince/Vanity....Miss you! 😥

[@veronicac.1]

Really appreciate Apollonia's candor and sincerity. This interview made me cry several times. I went to the Duran Duran concert the year Prince died and they lit the stage in purple and dedicated the song Save A Prayer to him. I really admired Apollonia and Vanity for being sexy bombshells, I could never pull that off.

[@hookmasterL]

This video deserves an award. Just a masterclass of an interview. From the beginning how he never instantly jumps into the Prince stuff. He allows Apollonia to first tell her story and fleshes out her early life. The questions are brilliant, non invasive and he gives Apollonia all the time to tell her story and explain herself. Treats her with the utmost respect and his tone is the perfect blend of friendliness and professionalism. This video is a must see for anyone who lived in the Purple Rain era, all fans of Prince and Apollonia, and all music fans. Wonderful, warm and awesome interview!!

[@truly3743]

He’s such the opposite of Oprah!!

[@purpledancerbmw5279]

My last Prince concert at the Garden I felt like it was a religious healing experience.....from literal toddlers to old folks......we filed out orderly, silently with those I HAVE A SECRET smiles on our faces. Grateful man.....may the truth be revealed about you and MJ. Amen

[@taradickey1]

I agree 100 percent. I saw him, I believe, in 08 at Los Angeles forum. Words can never explain what that felt like. I have chills just typing this... it was very spiritual and so funky! All races and ages... just being in love w complete strangers beside you because we were all in that moment. I am forever grateful to have expe that!

[@purpledancerbmw5279]

Amen....miss him! @@taradickey1

[@johnmcaleese8459]

@@taradickey1 I believe that is one of the greatest quality of his work. It broke every barrier that unfortunately is present in this world. 50,000 people watching and listening to his music and the audience is just that and only that. Not the white guy next to me or the Asian girl next to him or the black guy next to the Puerto Rican guy. We were a group of people loving this music and show while we also loved each other. We were bound as one. That folks, is a powerful, beautiful thing. RIP Prince. Your bodies of work did amazing, heavenly things when it all came together. You did what you were born to do and we are all lucky to breath this air and drink this water at the same time in history. Perfect timing as far as I'm concerned. PEACE from Philadelphia

[@rhythmhunter2253]

I'm really glad I saw this interview. I had zero idea she ...her personality is "incredibly" good spirited and honest. I guess she was like this back then as well. That to me is awesome, because she, like Prince, had to constantly be coming in contact with people who were simply... opportunists. I like this lady. ✌️💜🙏

[@incemarketers8168]

Apollonia is timeless!

[@markmartin8276]

Apollonia is truly an amazing person and her story is truly incredible she has endured a lot and still came out on top. I wish many prayers and blessings to her always.

[@maatsun]

Wonderful interview! I laughed, smiled and cried while watching. Brought back fond memories of when I saw the Purple Rain concert in Detroit. That concert was magical. You can see that Apollonia truly loved Prince.

[@warneralas258]

I love genuine interviews like this and not the polished talking points of today. I learned a lot, felt a lot and reminisced a lot. Much respect to her and what she has experienced.

[@patg-money225]

This is such a good interview. I met her back in the day at Knott's Berry Farm. I was in the arcade playing a video game when I realized she was playing the game right next to me! We talked for about 15 minutes and she was so very nice and such as sweetheart. I was surprised at how short she was, but she was FINE AF.

[@JP-ve7or]

I'm not too surprised she's short. She once said that they made her take off her shoes during the audition to see how tall she really was. Prince wasn't the kind of guy who wanted a tall leading lady 😉

[@jeaninewright1936]

Apollonia’s interview was amazing. Prince was so talented, we lost a king when he passed. Apollonia was a gracious interview.

[@VideoCollectables]

Absolutely excellent - one of the sweetest, most straightforward celebrity interviews I have ever seen. As the previous commenter said, I come away from this interview with a whole new perspective on Apollonia Kotero.

[@deejo1823]

A liar with looks and no talent, manufactured by Prince.

[@colin1lauren2]

How could she not acknowledge Princes son?

[@colin1lauren2]

How many times did she adjust her hair and clothes and how she looked?

[@2huer09]

She's seriously such a beautiful woman inside and out, dope ass interview 🙏🏼💜

[@lcestrella]

This is such an amazing interview. My aunties were obsessed with Prince and they took me to see Purple Rain in the theater. They covered my eyes during the naughty bits. I was enthralled by Apollonia 😍. She is such a stunning human being, inside and out.

[@janetbuckley3724]

Such a well done interview into Apollonia’s life with Prince. Through the questions, she gave us glances of the controlling Prince yet a protective Prince. We heard her deep love for him and so much respect. Great interview!

[@princesssmalik1]

She is still gorgeous! Inside & out! I appreciate her interview!

[@explorewithefrain7305]

After 5 years, we finally get the Apollonia interview!

[@ZtnarfMeri]

WOW...such a great interview...so sad. Her participation in pop-culture history is sooooo underrated! Much love for her!!

[@Keypuma]

I absolutely enjoyed this interview. Great job, and I’m glad her story was documented on her behalf, and for prince.

[@jaymatic23]

Aside from Prince as an artist, what we represented in my life throughout my stages of growth is more impactful than even I realized. I’m glad to have come of age in the 80’s where we heard the best music and had a sense of community before the ravages of society had taken over

[@persephoneperry776]

I totally understand I was born n 86 but still had the chance to experience the community when I was growing up. I was just having this conversation with my in-laws last night I grew up n New Orleans in the Calliope project when we had the highest murder rate . That’s where master p is from but whenever the new they was gonna do something they would tell us kids y’all get out of the court way go inside and that’s all they had to say we knew what it meant. Now it’s no community I mean if your gonna do something bad at least try to protect the innocent children your watching grow up .

[@I_Shit_on_your_shit_point]

lol what? you think society wasnt continuing its "ravaging" that it started long long ago during the 80s? it started after? jesus just say what you really mesn without dressing it up with BS

[@jaymatic23]

@@I_Shit_on_your_shit_point to your point that is true in a general sense but I was referring to the so called drug wars that took place in the ghettos of America

[@greatdaneacdc]

If you want to learn who started the degrading of our Society? Look no farther than the Governments ! Keeping Drugs that they want illegal! Moving Factory jobs to Asia! Privatization of Prisons ! Keeping everyone in Fear with threats! It’s not the people! It’s the governments 🤮

[@alansenzaki4148]

@@I_Shit_on_your_shit_point go away troll.

[@martinmaldonado1498]

This is one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen on this channel. So insightful, Apollonia spoke with such candor and grace. Beautiful, intelligent and an all around class act ❤️

[@abestone60]

Amazing woman! I remember her beauty well! I'm 61 yrs old and Prince was a large part of my life I'll never forget! This wonderful lady opened my eyes to information I never knew about Prince! I'm also impressed that she didn't deny her ethnicity like most Mexican American movie stars, athletes or singers did from that era! She is still remarkably beautiful ❤️

[@MrBlockice22]

My goodness!! You cant get no better than this!! I fell in love with her since I was a kid when Purple Rain came out. Loving her to this DAY!!

[@gloriawells2090]

Wow, what can I say about this interview but.....It Was Spot On!!! You see her heartfelt sincerity. Truly she gives him Due Respect!! Her saying nobody tells Prince no..is making me think back 2002 in Chicago the HOB. I went with two co-workers to see him perform. He kept us waiting, didn't take to stage until after midnight( so worth the wait) he played some new music. Then he ramdomly started to call people to come on stage with him while he jammed out Let's Go Crazy. I wore my Prince T-shirt and my Candy Dulfer brim. He pointed to me and I shook my head no, not once but 3 times!!!!! My friends said.."WHO TELLS PRINCE NO" girl you better get up on that stage, the sercurity guards litterally pick me up and threw me onto the stage. It was funny and I did get to dance with Prince right in front of me. I Will Never 4Get That Magical Concert 💜💜💞💞💜💜💜💜 Until We Meet Again

[@zedfield7736]

Wow, that was such a gold interview, she is awesome...Apollonia is amazing,so authentic and compassionate.

[@lovelyapples7708]

Growing up during the 80's I wanted to be Apollonia so bad. Love this beautiful soul.

[@natashabetts7509]

I loved her name Apollonia.

[@gordocarbo]

And every man wanted to be with her. She oozed appeal without even trying yet she presents today with some class.

[@inquizative44]

This is one interview about Prince that I trust and enjoyed. My absolute favorite of all music is Prince. Listen to the live in LA song, "The Love We Make." I've listen to this song everyday for about 5 months straight. His music is literally its own genre. 💜💟

[@saa9099]

Inquizative, prince wrote that song for johnathon, who od" in NY. Wendy Melvon's brother who played keyboards for prince on 2 albums. The title throws you, but it's about loving your community, friends and family. Prince liked to throw people off.

[@myraevans6212]

Amen with his beautifully knitted self 🥰I don’t care what people say he was beautiful inside and out!!!!!

[@negativeone4021]

This interview is a work of ART without a doubt! I was glued to the screen throughout the 1:14 mins. Just Awesome!

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I loved this interview. I never knew much about her and I always favored Vanity (and wanted her to be Purple Rain) but I really like her now! I'm glad Prince had people in his life that really loved him for who he was not what he was!!

[@silke9479]

The right one got the part!

[@teddyraffudeen7056]

What an absolutely-I mean absolutely-amazing interview. It reminds me of what we sometimes take for granted about other people we know very little about. This young woman Apollonia is highly intelligent and refined. My takeaway is that Prince was secretly in love with her and wanted her for himself but recognized she was too intelligent to be confined or controlled. So instead he maintained a warm, cordial relationship with her. The interviewer also asked the right questions and did his research. Thank you. Very enjoyable indeed. May God in His Grace and Mercy bless you each abundantly, and everyone else reading this.

[@nonrevsnewo7329]

& may He bless you as well!😷

[@sryder8312]

He was always in love with Vanity

[@joshuadurham1257]

God bless you! America

[@gordocarbo]

Probably one of the few that wouldnt take his chit...he had to respect her some. We all want what we cant have at some point in life

[@stevechisholm107]

Thanks!

[@nattywho]

This was sooo good! I love how matter of factly she spoke and how endearingly she spoke of Prince! They really were family and shared a special bond! R.I.P. Prince and I pray she gets what she deserves when the estate is settled…maybe she could do or produce some of his music…I think Prince would like that!

[@jorisvanamsterdam5763]

This was a great conversation to watch, there were so many things I'd never heard before. Apollonia, a true testament to the history of the Purple World. Thank you.

[@chiliakoma6517]

This woman is incredible. Love her candor.

[@chepajojo]

This was such a beautiful interview with Apollonia. Great questions. Love these type of interviews. Thank you!

[@claytonbouldin9381]

Great interview! She is a poignant, well-spoken and grounded person who had lived quite the life.

[@kennethfordjr4214]

Didn't she die of heart failure from doing all the cocaine ?

[@NicoleCuttino]

I was born in 1984 and purple rain is one of my top five favorite movies and it's also my screensaver and purple is my favorite color ❤❤❤

[@patriciaarmstrong1118]

I totally agree with you B. David. This interview, I absolutely loved and her mood, wording, confidence was ALL on point! Infinite respect for you Apollonia!!!!!

[@galacticboomflyer2307]

What a lovely lady she's so real about her career and everything else. It's very refreshing.

[@williamchappell9858]

Apollonia is still here She out lived Prince and Vanity she survived the eighties and all its excesses and temptations good job ! Sweetheart u never gave in to Hollywood and it's vices u are truly a survivor I salute you!

[@jimhaggard7436]

She’s so down to earth. It’s a testament to how she was raised. It’s hilarious that she won Miss Congeniality for helping the other girls look more competitive, even at her own expense.

[@kenterminateddq5311]

OMG! I am so excited that Apollonia's Full Interview being uploaded on VLAD TV but also sad because well.....I won't spoil the emotional part. :( Thank you, VLAD TV.

[@mrmrspettersson8205]

❤ this was so beautiful... she seems so strong and so kind. She and Prince loved eachother like siblings ❤

[@DEEJAYAIR]

WOW I wish I had a friend like her. She seems very genuine,sweet and loyal

[@natboyd7496]

Amazing interview. I came of age during the 80"s as well and had a major crush on Apollonia. She was "Dripping" in that movie. She was alluring then and is still alluring. She and Prince on the screen was magical. I played in a band back then and the entire Purple Rain album was our play list. Vlad mentioned that there were no known actors in Purple Rain--not exactly true. Clarence Williams III played The Kid's abusive father in Purple Rain. Clarence William III stared in the original television series Mod Squad and many full featured movies: Hoodlum, Tales From the Hood, I'm Gonna get you Sucka, Sugar Hill, Deep Cover and a plethora of other movies. Apollonia is a Class Act, an Overcomer who is not only beautiful on the outside, she is beautiful inside as well. Apollonia is an inspiration for us all. No cap,

[@helenhamilton9561]

And the actress who played his mother

[@gordocarbo]

She oozed raw appeal, some women just got it like that. She was one...man oh man...lol

[@1bIgFaTsOnOfAbItCh]

I truly felt her grief. Prince is the one and only celebrity ever who died and it felt like I'd lost a family member.

[@jenniferhill2654]

Blessing their lives converged. This interview is nourishing, didn't know I needed it. She is regal and down home. Apollonia leaving matters about Prince & Mayte's child(ren) alone was so respectful. She knows Mayte should address that, not her; sacred intimacy, she understands. I remember Prince's muted sadness becoming palpable when he told Oprah "our family exists" when asked about the first child. Purple Rain was/is a timeless spiritual intervention!

[@gordocarbo]

She has class, so rare in people these days.

[@tiffanim547]

Fantastic interview. She's so classy and poised, a real lady ❤️

[@nataliaduran8749]

This was very well put together interview, she has such a beautiful soul very authentic this interview was just amazing 💕🦋

[@miss.ladii5280]

I loved 🥰 this interview she’s still so beautiful.. and her stories about Prince 👑 were just wow‼️ 💜💙💖

[@craigkelly4971]

Wzwzzzwaaaazzqq

[@RiszoWunn]

Agreed 👍

[@rubyredd6366]

Excellent genuine insightful interview! Apollonia clearly depicted her relationship Princes' with gracefulness and the utmost respect! A strong Latina who spoke highly of everyone she mentioned, this lady continues to rise! Eternally grateful for the opportunity that Vlad allowed her to tell her story! 🙏 Vlad in my book is a true journalist, he's always prepared and allowed her to speak her truth! I was deeply touched when she stated that she was his stage widow as she wiped the tears from her face! Wyatt an extraordinary woman! Loved her sincerity and her unapologetic negotiating skills! She was so forthright with Prince and his laughable shenanigans; he was quite the jokester! Rest In Peace! 💜

[@nolaboyjack7210]

Loved this interview and Apolonia I'm a super fan of Prince and now of her. This was really good !!!!💜

[@KevinJohnson-sd3vv]

PRINCE WAS AN ULTIMATE GENIUS ! There will never be another musician like him ----EVER !!!!

[@rynickhenderson4680]

Thanks Apollonia for your openness! i'm glad your healing. I am a prince fan!!! he was a true musician! I think he made and mastered every instrument in this world!!

[@tracey3852]

What a beautiful woman so sincere, so honest, and humble. Great interview not forced or fake just natural real life conversation...I pray for her the best bless life.

[@anthonyrosario8138]

Apollonia, such a class act. I am 54 years old and was introduce to purple rain when I was very young and remember when I saw her in the movie I thought she was so beautiful, I thought of her higher then Prince cause I am a man who knew Prince was a musical genius but me being a young man I looked at her as a beautiful women and I was smitten that's why I found me a beautiful Mexican women. She is still a inspiration to my life. She is so beautiful and humble.

[@bevbanana7423]

This was an amazing interview . Great questions and Apollonia is so articulate

[@miguelmckenzie248]

Apollonia is absolutely jaw-droppingly beautiful. I've been in love with this woman since 1984.

[@inquizative44]

She's in her 60's and still simply beautiful! Wow!

[@MikeBensonmichael2pointO]

She's a special woman.

[@saramatthews7159]

Wow youve been in love with her as long as ive been alive...cool

[@amodog99]

@@inquizative44 in her youth I would agree. The wall is indiscriminate to all.

[@warnerokereke4259]

Yes and beautiful person.

[@tfkelly259]

She’s 62 😳😜 damn. Fine as wine. And I love her honesty as well. Nice interview.

[@charlenecorrado7505]

What an amazing interview! Apollonia is truly a class act!

[@tracylynnedgar5788]

I can tell you that as a young white kid at the time of this film that I had no issues with colour. I don’t know anyone in my white bread school and neighbourhood that didn’t Love Purple Rain or that had anything to say about colour. It didn’t matter if someone was a total metal head as far as music etc… we all Loved it. And I Loved Apollonia and Prince. They were beautiful and it was also the first time I saw anything as erotic as their intimate scene. I was so young. My heart aches thinking of those days. Just wonderful and the film was a part of those times.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

same - I think it has always been a very vocal minority .

[@brothercinnamon2479]

take the blinders off, Pinocchio

[@debbyboyd738]

It wasn't the fans.

[@kimstringfellow6493]

Same

[@brothercinnamon2479]

@@TD-ox4pf America has never faced and healed its racism. When it's confronted, y'all cry foul. whatta privilege

[@Lauricella71]

I’ve always thought Apollonia is Gorgeous! I love that duet she did with Prince “Take Me With You”.

[@lawandahenderson9615]

Appreciated that she cleared up the long standing dating rumors about her and Prince. She was honest about the working relationship (non dating) friendship they had. Such a candid and honest interview.

[@aultman91]

Thankful for being apart of this era.. that's all..💙💙💙

[@curioush1905]

What a great inspirational interview! Appollonia is a class act ! I didn’t know she was a talented songwriter, she’s intelligent, professional, a good soul that survived the tough music , movie industry. She is blessed being around with so many gifted musicians. She definitely need to write a memoir about herself n share her testimonies about sorrow, sadness, joy, happiness, n giving hope to others that might be going thru what she endeared in her life.

[@Wjohnson8437]

Apollonia is such a centered, caring person. The beauty was obvious outside, and man, what a beautiful soul. I gained such an appreciation for her.

[@letlovereign]

I really love her vibe and her objectiveness with the questions. She is a true Leo with some of her "im not doing that" vibe lmaoooo love it!

[@jfrtbikgkdhjbeep9974]

prince loved her

[@saa9099]

@@jfrtbikgkdhjbeep9974 prince loved a lot of women, that's almost all he sang about. Apollonia was in prince's camp 1 year and 6 months. Dozens of women were there longer.

[@PotawatomiThunderNew]

Great interview, I loved every minute of it. I wish it was even longer.

[@luie92114]

Apollonia seems like just an awesome, warm, and great woman. This was a good interview 👏

[@andrewalvara1697]

I can’t get enough of her. Always a beautiful Mexican Queen 👑

[@Ianisatool]

Smh

[@tej226]

I never knew she was Mexican! 💚🤍❤️ I love it 😍

[@andrewalvara1697]

@@tej226 and born and raised in LA county like myself

[@joshuadurham1257]

Thank you! Apollonia for him. I love it!

[@JayshawnFk1]

she used to lie about it prince to saying he was mix when he was just black back in the day

[@thecaptainbenjaminhey]

Love Apollonia! Loved the story of her working to support her Mom and her business mindset!