Broadway First Dates: Lauren Ridloff and Douglas Ridloff

[@MariaB-hi4gr]

They barely look at each other's hands when they talk. They mostly look into each other's eyes. Adorable couple.

[@MariaB-hi4gr]

@@nessie4215 I get that, I was impressed that they didn't need to look directly at the hands.

[@resourceress7]

This is how all fluent signers do it. When you listen, you make eye contact. Everything is fully comprehensible. I think the comment about "You're not supposed to look at the hands" is really a tip for people who are still learning to sign and to understand other people's signing. When you are a new signer, it takes a lot of practice build up your vocabulary and receptive skills and peripheral vision, but then your brain can just do it. :) I'm fluent, but not a native signer. If someone fingerspells something and I miss it, I might look directly at their hand when they repeat it, but then go back to normal eye contact. Hope that's helpful info. I encourage everybody to learn to sign! :) Edit: This is how *sighted* people do it. Signers who are deafblind or have some kind of visual impairment might direct their gaze differently and or put one or both hands on the signers hands. Or on the signer's wrist, which is called tracking, so the signer's hand doesn't go past the listener's field of vision. In the US, there's also a dialect of ASL called Pro-tactile ASL, which makes much more use of touch to convey information.

[@luccasmenezes5118]

@@resourceress7 Hello! I'd love to learn ASL but I don't have t anyone to practice and this makes me so discouraged to do it. I really need a tutor to teach me or I can do it own my own?

[@rarefigueroa3773]

idk if uk this but when ppl sign they tend to look in their eyes for eye contact..and also when looking into their eyes u can also see there hands as well loll. having eye to eye contact is very important in ASL

[@goddamnit]

I knowww they're so cute together!!!

[@stormfischerr]

holy crap, they’ve been together 16 years? I literally thought Lauren was in her early twenties 😂

[@uncletaylorify]

Nope she's in her 40's

[@donnyohakam]

Black don’t crack my friend. We look way younger than what we actually are lol

[@edenassos]

@@donnyohakam ? She's half mexican.

[@donnyohakam]

@@edenassos ???? So? She’s still black. Being mixed doesn’t make you not black. By that logic Obama wasn’t the the first black president and a ton of African Americans wouldn’t be black cause a lot of them are mixed to some extent

[@mariedelaurentiis]

@@donnyohakam no, she's biracial and thats ok to say. And yes, Obama isn't the first black president but half black and thats ok too. Idk why we have this need to group everyone into blackness. Nobody else does this.

[@kylepop4371]

😭 she has the prettiest smile, like, she is so genuinely happy in the moment and it’s not for the camera .. what a beautiful couple!

[@TheSongwritingCat]

The cuteness is painful. The way they look at each other... Too many feels.

[@rosepratiwi6532]

After Eternals, I am becoming a fan of Lauren. She has charisma, something special about her. And now knowing she is a part of Broadway community and even a Tony nominee, I said to myself : no wonder ...... So happy for her

[@lanz4youtube230]

I become a fan from she in the walking dead series

[@eamonndeane587]

I hope Makkari gets a Bigger role in the Eternals sequel. I loved Lauren's Chemistry with Barry Keohogan.

[@alisandejj]

Finding this after watching Eternals in 2021. So pleased to see that she has been enchanting people for years. Loved this, loved their story.

[@Aaron4thw]

sign language is so cool

[@redram7252]

I know right? I want to learn it, but man is that shit hard Lol 😌, but in due time I will try.

[@Mister_F]

Ikr

[@willlexie]

The only ship that can sink Drukkari is Lauren-Douglas 🥺

[@PurpleMask131]

Amen to that. Lauren is such a ray of sunshine.

[@amandanies3174]

Well, Barry has a girlfriend too, so she might count as sinking the ship. But I'm sure Douglas and Alyson (Barry's girlfriend) are supportive of the ship. So this ship will never sink.

[@JustTheFacts128]

Talking dead brought me here! Lauren is such an amazing performer and I can’t wait to see how her story unfolds on the show!

[@marina06AM]

Talking dead. The irony

[@sabrinarocha3683]

It's amazing that both Lauren and Douglas Ridloff are getting more recognition, their jobs are great and tremendously important. I hope we keep seeing these two and more disabled actors, consults and keep showing more representation on media

[@occidentalexplorer1125]

“Disabled”? She isn’t disabled. She speaks another language who’s also fluent in English. ASL is the third most commonly used language in the United States.

[@darkoale3299]

@@occidentalexplorer1125 Dude she's deaf. That means she is disabled. Stop being pedantic.

[@Juveenyle]

This made me smile a lot 😊

[@redram7252]

Same here Lol 👍😄.

[@miriamvharn]

Ugh they're so adorable!!

[@roainajeannemoripaurillo5352]

I cant wait to see her as Makkari for next years Marvel’s Eternals ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@xpikapeltx22]

This is probably the sweetest thing I have ever seen.

[@auntielisa]

I cannot handle how beautiful and authentic they both are ♥️♥️

[@sanjose528]

You are just a lovely couple! The Walking Dead is so smart to have you playing Connie. You are really a tribute to your own parents. Much continued success to you both!

[@Joejoesan]

Wow, after 16 years they still look soooo in love. Love this video

[@rebeccabrown9561]

So in love with this. My mother is deaf also such a beautiful thing to see!

[@betsylotr7]

Aww man. I got teary eyed. It's so special to see a couple that truly loves each other. These two are too adorable. 😊

[@xcristinat]

They are so adorable together, and Lauren is just so radiantly beautiful 😍

[@PTR80]

This made me smile :)

[@redram7252]

Same 👍😄.

[@feelinggrey_]

Beautiful! Can't wait to watch Patti Murin and Colin Donnell's Broadway first date. Hope it will come out soon.

[@marka8817]

They have the best smiles

[@joaquinsuybatejauregui8606]

I really love this couple 💙 Pure magic and smile :)

[@lailasotosoto157]

It was a great day, you met deaf people and you smiled in a pure way :)

[@christian31Eagles]

He’s a lucky man

[@misterFunktastical]

I love these two. I am lucky enough to have this in my life, to be with your soulmate and either of you making an entire room laugh, and can switch gears and discuss philosophy, or marketing, education, religion or healthcare, and respect never falters. People see it and love it, it raises people's hope and outlook.... Good for these two!!!

[@healthyholemealbread]

I think this is my favourite one

[@NinaTexas04]

Awww, they're so sweeeeet! I'm happy for them.

[@oliverallen2565]

Saw Eternals and thought she was a young up and coming actress.

[@fralou_sind_kreativ]

You two are adorable together!!

[@agirl2094]

So cute! It’s be nice if everyone could find the right person for themselves

[@akio637]

This the most beautiful couple I've ever seen. It has taught me alot i hope i find the one for me too . Thank you the ridloffs

[@cairodon8327]

he's so lucky omg

[@alohaelle17]

A beautiful family with beautiful souls ❤

[@amandanies3174]

These two made me smile. And their sons are super cute!

[@lolatpablo]

Who came here after watched the Eternals ( the character Makkari)?

[@shelbyresz0165]

this is the cutest thing omg

[@sinan3674]

wow this gave me such a big smile!♥️

[@doajamal3656]

They're absolutely adorable omg

[@healingpoisonbreak9984]

they are so precious omg❤❤❤

[@rosyjohnson844]

Cute 🥰 & Unique story that both of you are sharing… beautiful relationship & two wonderful & darling cute 🥰 boys whom you should be proud of as a wonderful & happy parents…💕… 🥰🤟💕…

[@rosyjohnson844]

Thank you

[@DerKatalane1899]

made for each other

[@SkaffaS]

she looks like she could be in her late 20's to early 30's

[@ThisIsJulianaAntunes]

This is beyond cute! ♥️

[@chiyamilu6851]

16??!!!! WOAH 19 years now

[@tattoo999]

Lauren . Спасибо тебе. Ты вдохновишь и скорее всего вдохновляешь, много людей. У тебя красивая улыбка.

[@espurrlady3397]

This is so cute!

[@elizaldoo]

Such a lovely and beautiful couple.

[@DuncanEduardo]

Wow. How a couple should be. Great personality in her even without speaking

[@ngnphuong1528]

this made me smile

[@germandarling123]

This is sooo cute! They are adorable! 🥰❤

[@AmiraKrim]

They're adorable

[@luisavina4831]

He has to be the luckiest man alive, she is breath-taking 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Phoenix3198]

The love in their eyes !!

[@burnttoast5746]

THEY ARE SO CUTE OMG

[@Jay41]

Great Story. Cute Couple. Bad choice of music.

[@anisazagma3457]

Beautiful smileee...love makkari❤❤❤

[@nissainsley4010]

It makes me happy idk why 🥺 Looking at couple always makes me happy I wonder when it is my turn ahahahha

[@FaithRhee]

So adorable 😍

[@ShavonYoulan]

Wow they are a beautiful couple

[@rogeriosousa9474]

They are perfect! ❤️💚

[@levelupizzy4474]

Wonderful couple 🥺

[@rosyjohnson844]

Thank you 🥰

[@valeriepark9444]

This is so freaking cute

[@Amira-rg3sk]

Isn't that Connie from season 9 of the walking dead

[@tastetherainbow._6374]

a generic name Yep it is.

[@satanicbudda]

Lovely couple!!!

[@Dabighomiee]

who else searched "Lauren Ridloff interview" to see if she could actually talk?

[@muharrizal3646]

"We were on a break" 😁

[@diegoqz6988]

Amo mal esto 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 hermoso

[@omarcusihuaman4261]

4:03 . Ok 👍🏻, this is THE best couple E V E R.

[@sunshine-ij7vf]

No words❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SanDiegoAREA51]

Umm, interesting and see forward to THE WALKING DEAD and to see how GOOD she is for THE WALKING DEAD

[@sadinahrafael9700]

They are so cute 🥺❤

[@sashana8310]

What a cute couple 💑 I'd love to learn sign language.

[@ODessa002]

Dude I can't they're so cute'

[@laticalamonzi2814]

They are wonderful :)

[@metallica5464]

Omg she is so cute ♥

[@barbarabutterfield2679]

Awwwww!💖

[@msllubin8]

Where have I seen her!? Besides Eternals...

[@vickylikesthis]

The walking dead? Broadway?

[@moyosorekoya4101]

So Freaking Cute ❤️

[@DaveG425]

Damn she went through a lot of different boyfriends. Not surprising considering how stunningly gorgeous she is.

[@alexlo6947]

I’m curious if she has the ability to speak through her voice..

[@thehappychappy6396]

No she was deaf from birth so she have no way of knowing how letters and words sound in order to speak them herself, i dont know much but I'm pretty sure she cant look at letter and hear in her head what they say in the same way we can

[@Dirttyb0ngwater]

She’s not mute, she can speak but I don’t believe she went through much speech therapy. I’m pretty sure she did much younger since she went to a mainstream school but over the years she’s 41 now I don’t believe her mind would remember much. But she does mouth the words when she signs.

[@mochamomof5]

She said in an interview that she was raised using both sign language and speaking but around age 16 she decided to stop using her voice.

[@tose917]

@@Dirttyb0ngwater I think that I saw her mouth the word “NO”. (?)

[@Dirttyb0ngwater]

KaT92Ver93 like I said, I believe she went to speech therapy but not much.

[@veeana]

aww 🥺❤

[@albertolingan]

Lovely!

[@comfortbrown913]

They’re so cute!

[@Hindukushsailing]

Awesome

[@paulboserup463]

Holy crap. Do they not age!

[@BethJehovah]

What do arguments look like?

[@thegamingchef3304]

Just a middle finger brother

[@james4592225]

I know ASL and arguments are with upset facial look features and hand sign movements are more of a stab sign movements and the signs are faster than a smooth sign if they are fine.

[@james4592225]

Abner K that was hilarious! Lol.😅

[@kataramarie2106]

👈👐👊👌💪👇👏 LMAO

[@Dirttyb0ngwater]

james4592225 most of the time they do use their voice if they’re really upset but not much of English it’s just yelling

[@dutchoboe]

Aspirations

[@DanyelleTheVariant]

💖💖💖

[@trentoliver715]

Idk if they said it in the video because I didn’t watch it all the way through

[@julianprasaja2227]

Hey, I thought Eternals are forbidden to mate.

[@kllwc7772]

Hot and talented couple alert 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@smita568]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@tomaskuli177]

I have a similar story, except I'm hearing. Spouse is Deaf.

[@OneTequilaTwoTequila]

He definitely married up.

[@trentoliver715]

I don’t mean to sound rude pls don’t trash me but why r they doing sign language? R they deaf?

[@josephcarlisle1943]

Nick Bottom yes, the role Lauren Ridloff plays and is Tony nominated for is a deaf woman and she in fact is also deaf

[@jeanfischer7559]

for reals? smh

[@kingofhearts1072]

🛌 🔧

[@sharifsam_18]

Cant she talk?

[@tose917]

No. 🙄

[@j.arielbonilla]

🧐🧐🧐

[@stuv1996]

:')