Comedy Actresses Roundtable: Debra Messing, Tracee Ellis Ross, Rachel Brosnahan | Close Up With THR

Molly Shannon ('Divorce'), Rachel Brosnahan ('The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'), Frankie Shaw ('SMILF'), Drew Barrymore ('Santa Clarita Diet'), Debra Messing ('Will & Grace'), Alison Brie ('GLOW'), and Tracee Ellis Ross ('Black-ish') join Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter for this season's FULL, uncensored Comedy Actresses Roundtable.
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[@HelloHello-tm7uc]

Tracee Ellis Ross should have a podcast. She is such a delight to listen to-- she always have such great insight! Love her

[@sam4lemar]

She should write a book. She has so much wisdom & all these helpful tools she shares on her KZbin channel that would really help people.

[@theogoldberg8919]

spiders spider Diana Ross did an amazing job raising that girl.

[@bofield8]

She was an AMAZING guest on RuPaul's "What's the Tee?" podcast!!

[@HelloHello-tm7uc]

I agree, and I am sure Miss Ross is very proud of her daughter!

[@thehoneyeffect]

That’s a cool idea 💡

[@CopyKatVlog]

"There's a difference between being tolerant and tolerating the intolerance." - loved these words of wisdom by Rachel Broshahan. So smart and so bright.

[@mrswhite645]

So glad Tracee pointed out that it is okay for people to be uncomfortable. Those with less power are always tasked and taught to fear the discomfort of those in power. It's a tool of repression and it's crap.

[@kimmyhaha2]

Nic W. Yes! That was the MOST important part of this conversation for me.

[@Volvican]

She's certainly the most switched on and eloquent of speakers on this panel. But I did think she lost the plot a little bit on 'knowing your worth'. There is no way that anyone sits down in a career vacuum and says to themselves, 'What am I worth?' and then comes up with a figure of several hundred thousands dollars per episode. It is entirely relative to what others have already made in similar positions and what you can get away with negotiating. That said, I hope to God she's getting paid equal or more than Anthoy Anderson because she IS that show. Well... her and Jenifer Lewis.

[@lovejademonet]

Yes -- in the uncomfortable spaces, growth occurs!

[@Chocomuneca19]

Volvican Well yeah that’s clearly what she means. It depends on your career and what you have a hand in. She doesn’t mean literally you can make hundreds of thousands of dollars in your job.

[@nncdrmr]

These are definitely words of wisdom I will share with daughters, gr

[@akilahwalker2905]

Tracee is the REALEST! She is one of our brightest beacons of light! Leading the charge for women, people of color and LGBTQI family! So happy to have her representing in this roundtable.

[@user-zu5sp7wx2g]

meh..

[@aharper12]

Tracee Ellis Ross can not hide from her Brown University degree because she's so freaking intelligent in such a natural calm way.

[@kzoolgbtcenter]

the truth!

[@forgetfulstranger]

A university degree doesn't make you intelligent, trust me.

[@elisabethwingle6456]

It's just "

[@hopeflaggs8623]

Tracee is life Use your privilege Know your worth. ( there should be more women of colour at this table)

[@siamese..]

@@forgetfulstranger sure but she just is

[@Jacek0Mazur]

I haven't seen Girlfriends or Blackish but tracee ellis ross in every roundtable is delightful

[@bbdd2145]

Blackish is brilliant

[@flocurlz8069]

U should get on that

[@GAB8407]

Girlfriends = phenomenal Blackish = enlightening

[@mantwatoka669]

This moderator is one of the best, she lets the conversation go where it needs to, no interruptions. Amazing!

[@planetoidmedia8486]

she is the g.o.a.t moderator for THR and she really needs to just be the only one doing them

[@asmrcity3147]

LOVE Tracee especially for not letting the reporter cut her off or distract her from The Point @ 36:28!! Excellent. Needed to be said and this issue is always overlooked. Great job.

[@lgbtorion]

YES

[@Yahree23]

ASMR CITY Listen Ms. Ross is one class ass woman. She knows how to intellectually put folks in their place and Drew wasn’t ready.

[@joelbellz]

the shade happening between Drew Barrymore and Tracee Ellis Ross is NEXT LEVEL

[@chikFromMTL]

Drew was hating for real,...

[@annisaarthur-castro6227]

I thought I was the only one who saw it! Drew was especially rude when she attempted to school Tracee on how to talk about pay-equality and not bash men properly. I could sense a lot of tension around the table at times and they tried to laugh it off.

[@RecoveringChristian]

Yall hating for real. They're friends and supporters of one another. Let's not make this about pitting women against each other.

[@ph6883]

Drew and Tracee? Chile did we watch the same video? What about Debra & Tracee 💀

[@PatrickYML]

Okay, so I continue to be madly in love with Tracee Ellis Ross, what a boss!

[@deeskicks7866]

Tracee Ellis Ross should have a podcast. She is such a delight to listen to-- she always have such great insight! Love her

[@Mia_M]

True feminism has never been about tearing down men. It's about women feeling free to do what they want without being apologetic about it. It's about being viewed as equal. As a woman, it is hard not to bear the shame of another's actions. I remember when I was in 7th grade, I was stalked by a male classmate. I thought it was funny at first and then shifted my thinking to "I must've done something wrong". Yet what could i a 12 year old girl have done wrong to deserve a boy following me to all of my classes and waiting outside the bathroom for me, my bus, staring and making faces at me in class, and stealing things from my locker. It definitely bothered me for a longtime, but it never really occurred to me to report it. I think what Drew needs to understand is there's a difference between accountability and a take down. Accountability is holding someone responsible for their actions.

[@soieatlizards9340]

It was so strange reading your comment, I thought that I had written it a long time ago and forgotten, I had to check the name! Simply because 1) We both understand the true meaning of feminism. And 2) Our stories of boys stalking us are identical. In high school, this boy became infatuated with me. I let him down in a very nice way (as we're taught. Don't make them feel uncomfortable, don't make them feel undesired, lest you face the consequences.) He took this to mean he had a chance, and waited for every opportunity he could to talk to me. Began by standing five feet behind me during lunch, waiting for an opening. (Apparently oblivious to the fact I was completely ignoring him) It progressed to following me everywhere. To the bathrooms, waiting outside them for me. My girlfriends stepped up, never leaving me alone and trying to talk sense into them. It wasn't until I had to get my MALE friends to intervene that it stopped. But not until he cornered me "apologizing" for being "apparently creepy, I'm not creepy, you're just a slut". I was terrified. But glad it was over. It was then that I realized these types only respect what other men have to say. And they wonder why we so quickly say we have boyfriends as an out, because often the only thing some men respect about us are the men we're involved with.

[@kayanurshiya3778]

Amanda Hair holly sh1t! That sounds like what I’ve experienced in high school as well. But in my case he was the ‘popular hot guy ‘ in my school truth be told he wasn’t hot just plain old creepy and weird looking. Anyway After I reported him to my teacher she literally told me it was coz I’m one of the few minority students , this was small town in the Netherlands and I’m an African (Eritrea) . She made it sound like since I’m ‘exotic ‘ I should take it as an flattering. Dude was doing exactly the same things as your stalker did to you. The stalking , missing stuff from my bag , staring in the class everything you mentioned. I had to let him down with some bs story about my parents being racists and wouldn’t let me date white guy. Even though I have an older sister who’s married to an Italian man and my parents are ok with it . Even after that he wouldn’t stop until my male friends intervened. I was barely 15 and overwhelmed and terrified. In his ‘apology’ was how he never found black people attractive but was willing to give ME a chance. Since I’m a good looking for a negro it turned literally into full blown racism!!! If those two boys hadn’t threatened him dude might have started bullying me. Glad its over for you and for me but I wonder what kind of men they turn into when they become an adult.

[@soieatlizards9340]

@@kayanurshiya3778 That's insane, especially how you were supposed to be flattered, since he didn't normally find people of color attractive. Like, wow! The guy that stalked me was rather.. unfortunate looking to put it nicely. Never had a girlfriend, so he was going at it with everything he could. Brought up the recent breakup I had, talking shit about my ex. He thought that would get him into my good graces, but I really just didn't want to talk about it. Ended up telling him I wasn't ready for any kind of relationship, but he interpreted that as he had a chance. This was a long time ago, but he spent many years sending me Facebook messages about once a month. Still trying after all those years. I believe he finally got a girlfriend, and I was so happy so he could stop focusing on me. (I mean, we're talking YEARS later, and he still was obsessed even though he didn't even know me at all at that point.) I'm sorry for what you went through though, it's far worse. You had to sit there and listen to the blatant racism, not just from him, but your teacher justifying it. It's already hard enough going to school in another country, you shouldn't have had to deal with that as well. Let's hope, for other women's sake, that they've grown up and realized the error of their ways.

[@kayanurshiya3778]

Amanda Hair this is strange same happened to me as well after school . mine also stalked me on Facebook YEARS LATER but more like bragging about his fiancé. Who happens to be mixed race and he was like “look she looks so much like you “! the only thing she and I had in common was curly hair. She looked more white than he did with almost alabaster skin , blond hair and goddamn blue eyes!! So I blocked him and never spoke to him again but not before I told him exactly what I thought of him. I heard they broke up and he’s been asking people about me. High school was over yrs ago and we barely knew each other too!! yeah that teacher even talked about how black girls are naturally more curvier and have wide set of birthing hips. Amanda people thought I was anorexic at that age so I was like what curves ? and even if I had curves ( which I didn’t) does that make his behaviour ok. I was born and raised in the Netherlands so it wasn’t really difficult to live there but we moved to small town were you couldn’t find white people with brown hair let alone people with different skin complexion . Seriously both you and I dodged a bullet clearly our stalkers weren’t mentally sounding guys. I’m sorry that happened to you as well but It did made you stronger as it did with me. Ever since I have learned to say NO NOT INTERESTED. instead of trying to come up with bs story as to WHY I’m not interested.

[@Mia_M]

@@soieatlizards9340 I never did find out why mine started stalking me. I luckily moved away before 8th grade. But even so I've told guys no before then somehow it turned around on me for having the audacity to reject them. It's terrifying to feel powerless in a situation or to be blamed. I'm sorry that happened to you. Mine was really creepy looking and had that scrawny, emo look about him that characterized the mid to late 2000s.

[@ariannam.9360]

"and yes there is shrimp in the eggrolls!" lmao

[@mangoesandgrapes3073]

Tracee Ellis Ross is such a class act. Articulate, gracious, encouraging everyone to speak (Molly Shannon), Drew Barrymore just kept interrupting and misunderstanding

[@basemali2053]

True feminism has never been about tearing down men. It's about women feeling free to do what they want without being apologetic about it. It's about being viewed as equal. As a woman, it is hard not to bear the shame of another's actions. I remember when I was in 7th grade, I was stalked by a male classmate. I thought it was funny at first and then shifted my thinking to "I must've done something wrong". Yet what could i a 12 year old girl have done wrong to deserve a boy following me to all of my classes and waiting outside the bathroom for me, my bus, staring and making faces at me in class, and stealing things from my locker. It definitely bothered me for a longtime, but it never really occurred to me to report it. I think what Drew needs to understand is there's a difference between accountability and a take down. Accountability is holding someone responsible for their actions.

[@beth-bi9yv]

Tracey Ellis Ross is delightful to listen to! Great mix of sharing relevant, interesting opinions and actively listening to others. Lovely.

[@PlaceForAnEcho]

Wish Viola Davis was on this panel. She’s said she’s often told she’s the black Meryl Streep and she’s replied ok, then pay me like Meryl Streep. And that’s a great reaction. Just blunt and validating. Because David has never had a bad performance. The pay gap is absurd. American Hustle with Amy Adams & Jennifer Lawrence got paid MUCH less than the guys when Amy Adams had more screen time than some. I want to hang out with Ross. Her answer of the therapist on billions was great. Only reason I watch billions is for Maggie Siff. And Ross is so genuine. And I adore Shannon. She’s such a listener and great story teller.

[@LaMenteOpen]

Novella Cinephile well she’s not a comedy actress mainly, so she wouldn’t be in this panel. But I 100% agree with you, Viola is a fucking boss.

[@PlaceForAnEcho]

MagentaPhilosophy good pt. I was only thinking of talent and not the genre these women tend to work in. Watched this really late at night-didn’t think of that aspect. Binged Dear White People on Netflix and loved it. Dramedy. Extremely well written, but the cast is much younger than these ladies.

[@meemee6089]

Except Viola HAS been on a THR panel. Why do people comment on something that they’ve done no research on?!?!

[@sandwitches4078]

Did you see the guys in that movie tho

[@amandatan1977]

Tracee Ellis Ross can not hide from her Brown University degree because she's so freaking intelligent in such a natural calm way.

[@Ernie1978]

The only time I have really enjoyed everyone on the table. Having said that, I think that Rachel Brosnahan should get the nom and win. She is a breath of fresh air and is bloody funny.

[@karissacallier6726]

Rachel Brosnahan and Tracee Ellis Ross are the gems in this interview. They were well spoken and intelligent.

[@rianl5065]

Tracee Ellis Ross is such a joy.

[@yertlemcfuzz]

One of the THR round tables I really enjoyed. Great topics and discussion. I get Drew was a bit of a apologist, but she brought up a lot of the opinions women around the country don't understand and it was great to have the other ladies give a rebuttal. Also Tracee was so excellent.

[@UhOhHereWeGo]

“I’ll take the high road, there’s much less traffic” 🖕🏼 😂 Drew Barrymore ladies and gentlemen

[@MovieObsessed]

Rachel Brosnahan...is Evan Rachel Woods Twin! Great Panel, fun, light and realatable. This talk was less Hollywood actresses and more real world women talking about real life situations. I dug that.

[@meg27mm]

MovieObsessed YESSSS! I was searching the comments to see if anyone has else had mentioned this! They even talk and sound the same!

[@ErinHaley03]

This was wonderful. I want more Tracee Ellis Ross now!!

[@AngelusHale]

What happened to Debra Messing on her first job is horrible. The stories many women have in that industry are disgusting.

[@megpruden20]

I was thinking the same thing. If there is one industry that a decent person wouldn't want to work in, it's Hollywood. Hollywood is just too filthy in SO many ways! There are things that have happened and happen that we as the viewers don't even see or here about.

[@karasays01]

I think that these women had a better chemistry than a few other round tables I've seen. Shout out to Tracee Ellis Ross she's so amazing she's literally royalty. And I want to say I am thankful for this conversation , but these women still have privilege in the sense that they have money. But I'm grateful Tracee is talking about sex and race inequality in regards to pay and how that is a real thing. And it isn't being talked about.

[@mikayocc]

This is awesome. I've already learned so much more from this one than the men's panel. Thank you for posting this!

[@harveythepooka]

This was a great interview. They all seemed to genuinely like each other. But that story by Debra Messing was horrific.

[@llmitchellb]

I love Tracee looking at Drew like "Well aren't you adorable..."

[@Philippiller]

I just can't get enough of these roundtables! It's just so interesting to listen to them and relax for an hour!

[@Michael-xi9nb]

lol when Rachel Brosnahan looks at Tracee Ellis Ross because she wants help with the pronunciation of Yvonne Orji.

[@beatnickblanket]

I felt two type-a ways about that. On the one hand, so tired of white folks acting like they can't pronounce black folks name. Like they don't seem to struggle with lengthy, hard to pronounce white European names, so sound that shit out and allow yourself to be corrected for f's sake. But on the other hand, she did just straight up admit her concern for mis-speaking, and allowed herself to graciously be informed, which is admirable.

[@Vitaluv]

James Bradford preach! Because some of these Eastern Euro names are a killer, but then I put on my big girl panties and work it the fuck out. And you know what, no one's mad.

[@LittleRedWhine]

Those are good points. Though you say people don't struggle with European names and I am always cringing at Americans and Hollywood always butchering Irish-Gaelic names and make a big fuss over how "crazy" they are and that's not a problem. It's of course different I imagine when there is a racial component and it is of course a bigger issue when it's Americans and Hollywood struggling with minority communities' names.

[@beatnickblanket]

You hit the nail on the head there re: the racial component, but you are right - for some reason Americans do struggle with Gaelic names and words. It does kind of come down to the fact that we don't see them very often, and the groupings of vowels and the way those are sounded out in Gaelic have absolutely no resemblance to the English language. Like the name Aoife, for instance. If we were to sound that out in English based on literally every other word that groups those vowels together, we would say the "a" with a sound similar to "ray", then Oy Fuh; it would never occur to us to pronounce "Aoi" as "e" as in "sea".

[@LittleRedWhine]

Yeah I totally understand how it happens and it has different meaning socially when people butcher Irish names. Side rant though how I can't help cringe when it becomes ten-minute talk show banter "how weird those name/that language is" especially within the context of that language being stripped away from the Irish people by force and that contributing to the rest of the worlds ignorance toward it. I cringe doubly so when its people with Irish heritage acting so confused because again, part of the reason their ancestors didn't pass it down to them is with regards to a brutal history. But alas its not a big deal, just kind of an annoyance. Since Irish people are lucky enough to be treated as the privileged white now it's truly just a first-world problem.

[@clairedillard5367]

These are so informative and interesting! I have gone back and watched them all, and it's amazing how the conversations have changed and enlightened me as a human. Can we get more of these please? I want more with woman and men, directors and producers, actors and directors at the same table, etc!

[@mkbits]

So far, this is the best sit down. So much emotional intelligence it’s nice to listen to the conversations. Please more comedians!

[@FilmundOscarFan99]

WHERE IS CONSTANCE WU?!?

[@beatnickblanket]

Constance Wu is not currently nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy TV Series, which is what this panel is.

[@HelloHello-tm7uc]

This was filmed before the nominations went out-- this is essentially part of the awards campaign, the 'for your consideration' part where actors/actresses go and discuss their roles and everything related to the industry in order to garner attention to their work, showcase what they're doing, discuss film and television, and fight for a nomination. Wu could and should have been invited, as I am sure she participates in awards campaign

[@babyshark154]

home

[@netmannetman8124]

Who is constance wu

[@micahm2177]

Drew was trying to All lives matter a very specification discussion centering around how women are deprived opportunities and exploited by men for being women. It was verrrrrrrrrryy annoying to watch. Maybe if more little boys DID see male take downs for women they'd be more respectful and fearful of women because as things currently stand, respectability politics when it comes to the feelings of men is still resulting in women, gay men, trans women being killed harmed by little boys that grew into boisterous men with no regard for anyone but themselves. Typed this just before Tracee's great point at 48:40.

[@lgbtorion]

go off

[@vaskylark]

Oh please be quiet already and let a woman speak.

[@alexandriahensley2140]

Like you didn't even make a single point in this comment.

[@DarthMayder]

Tracee is my jam, I swear. She's so well versed and knows exactly how to tackle situations with diplomacy. LOVE her.

[@davidmaybenot8626]

Um wow! Intelligent & fluid conversation. No one over spoke or cut anyone off. Patient listeners, eloquent speakers, & more than important discussions. This is what each Hollywood Reporter Close Up should look like 😍

[@jennb3112]

This was really great. I liked how there were moments where opinions were different but they could talk and share in a way that was clearly with respect for each other. I wish they’d include more poc in these but these ladies are all fantastic.

[@rashida9693]

Barrymore keeps saying she feels and agrees with Ross and then saying almost the opposite and then tries to fit her opinion to Ross's and it doesn't fit. You're saying different things; just accept that.

[@mikayocc]

Seriously, I was so frustrated with her.

[@themodernSAHMco]

righttt

[@kimmyhaha2]

Totally

[@annisaarthur-castro6227]

Drew was especially rude when she attempted to school Tracee on how to talk about pay-equality and not bash men properly. I could sense a lot of tension around the table at times and they tried to laugh it off.

[@Noloyiso_M]

Drew spoke too much in this discussion and it was always to essentially say "but..." She has a different opinion to a lot of what is said here and use a starting line of "I agree..." To fog that

[@monicaangelini3324]

@@Noloyiso_M Barrymore has never been the smartest gal in the park...too much fluff.

[@bandotaku]

I don't think that's what she was doing. I don't think they agreed completely, but I would say she might have been trying to get more clarification.

[@valentinaespinosa7894]

She didn't do that. She just expressed a different opinion. People are allowed to disagree.

[@heatherashley9147]

Great conversation on a variety of important topics 👍🏼

[@unitedstatesofadam]

with such a lack of WOC, it feels like a huge part of the conversation is missing

[@beatnickblanket]

Yes, more black and brown women really need to be nominated for awards so they can participate in these panels.

[@samara4367]

👆🏼👏🏽 🙌🏾🙌🏽🙌🏿

[@timoreilly6169]

These are structured where they have new people each time (or try to as much as possible) while also having people that have current, relevant work. So if anything, this should just highlight the lack of popular representation of POC in the industry and WOC, in particular which is itself sad.

[@hj5520]

This video seemed incomplete because of it

[@karuzelastudio7858]

Such a lack of conservatist representation too, huge part of the conversation is missing.

[@innavitska1237]

This is the most thoughtful, thought provoking, intelligent and articulate roundtable discussion I've ever seen. These women could rule the world. Standing ovation to each and every one.

[@mthggg]

I loved this whole roundtable! Every woman had a story to tell and they were incredible.

[@dylanblue2271]

For me, I think Drew Barrymore said the most important thing in the discussion when she talked about the real struggle for real gender equality out in the world, away from Hollywood. Of course it's still important in Hollywood that men and women are valued equally, but to compare the lives of very rich people to the horrendous things happening to women all over the world (sex slavery, FGM etc etc) feels very indulgent. I agree with Drew that real women in the everyday world are the ones who are really struggling and need support towards getting equality.

[@GOD999MODE]

Yeah for real. Even if there is disparity in Hollywood pay, they still make top 1% salaries. You can't even begin to compare that to average middle class $40-80k.

[@dallyowally]

anders damin it's relevant because they could afford a good lawyer and have representation and people they can hire to work with them and protect them. Obviously for many women in Hollywood this didn't help but they at least have the resources that a waitress being raped by a bartender doesnt have. Every case of sexual assault is important and worth our concern, but while people are spending months talking about Harvey Weinstein there are serial rapists that are free and may always be free because their victim's aren't celebrities.

[@AngelusHale]

+Dallas Jayde: The movement of Time's Up was also about collecting money to help people who couldn't afford to pay for a good lawyer. They are very well aware of their privileged position and are using that platform to help others.

[@AngelusHale]

+Dylan Blue: About equal pay; doesn't matter the amount of money, the conversation stays the same. That's the point. It's about breaking the taboo and starting a conversation.

[@beatnickblanket]

Every word you said is true, but I think the thing that Tracee and Drew put into perspective together/jointly (which by the way I thought was BEAUTIFUL and inspiring) is that there is a certain degree of self-directed shame by wealthy women in Hollywood when they DO demand pay equality *because* of the fact that they're in essence negotiating ten million instead of five million in a world where, for instance, women are being sexually trafficed. But they go on to clarify that even at the top it's important to set a precedent because, for better or worse, the world looks to public figures to set a tone. Maybe if this shit gets sorted out at 'the top', it will establish a standard that women with less power can demand. The duality of it all was so gorgeously discussed by them. I really appreciated their dialog.

[@meg27mm]

You can just see everyone watching and listening in awe when Tracee is talking.

[@adrianaa2767]

I love women roundtables, the topics just resonate to me in a personal level which means no matter how famous a woman is, she is probably going to experience the same social issues I am also going through, me a non famous woman. I love how they share their experiences. BTW everytime a conversation like the touched on happens, it alwways reminds me of Brit Marling's The Economics of Consent article in The Atlantic, I have screenshots on my phone to read back to them whenever I feel like I need to understand why things happen the way they happen, and undertanding the root of the problem makes me pitch in better ways to tackle those problems.

[@ERIK13312]

i gasped and choked on my own spit when i saw who was in this. what a group of talent. ugh love. *grabs popcorn*

[@dallyowally]

I love Drew Barrymore more than life itself but damn girl let other people talk. Santa Clarita diet isnt as revolutionary as you seem to think lol

[@chikFromMTL]

#ThatPart

[@asmrcity3147]

Yeah I️ love her but what was she going on about??

[@ganasde65]

Lolll I love Drew tho

[@debjonesloyal4190]

She trying not to rock the boat because she sellls her make up to the right and the left.

[@maeinureyes]

If people don’t understand what she’s on about you are lacking some life experience. I understood everything she was talking about while the others were just quoting shit they herd before. Drew the only one on that table that spoke for the heart and didn’t quote the same old shit.

[@azusaichimura]

WHY IS THIS CLIP NOT 5 HOURS! I CAN'T GET ENOUGH!

[@vilisco6025]

I love the fact that they were all having such a good time on this table.

[@gossipgi]

what was drews point she just kept rambling about her story and its like everyone there has got one too what was her point?

[@April_B.]

Leeloo Dallas I was wondering the same thing.

[@sam4lemar]

Tracee made a very good point about not thinking about what the man is making but saying to yourself what do I think I deserve knowing what I bring to the table etc

[@haro2830]

44 minutes before we heard from Molly Shannon. Please watch out for this Lacey & other moderators.

[@Noise_floorxx]

That is untrue

[@a_real_one2000]

Cool panel, it would’ve been good if they could’ve got Zazie Beetz from Atlanta. They gave her character some real depth in season 2.

[@twheeler1980]

I bet she was too busy promoting DP2. These are taped a few months in advance to releasing. But I LOVE her! Such a natural charisma.

[@a_real_one2000]

Tyson Wheeler I figure the same thing. Timing is everything.

[@beatnickblanket]

Zazie Beetz was not nominated in this category so it would make no sense for her to be in this panel.

[@chikai.3866]

I think they usually choose the actors most likely to get Emmy nominations for the roundtable.

[@a_real_one2000]

LOL she just got nominated for supporting actress, I think she was probably doing press for Deadpool 2 when they filmed.

[@Volvican]

Drew is still so frightened to piss off any men. Her talk-show comments made that clear as well. And "I went to a Goop conference" tells you a lot.

[@Noah-rq3xt]

probably from years of abuse

[@maximilian2974]

Because you know her so well right?

[@kristintrisha2616]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview! Such intellectual viewpoints and so much laughter 😂❤️

[@FoodforThought12345678dsds]

THANK YOU THR for finally listening to the masses and banning Stephen Galloway from these roundtables. You know you did the right thing. Galloway ruins anything he touches. Kind of like the anti-midas touch

[@Whatshisface92]

Tracee is an actual goddess 💯💜

[@lilhottieboi]

i absolutely love this type of interview

[@davemaster1106]

I think tearing down Drew completely sidesteps the conversation. She put up her points without interrupting or being rude. Her opinions are many people’s opinions as well and having that at the table (literally in this case) is a very important part of trying to bring on change.

[@patebrisee]

Every time the camera doesn't cut to Tracee Ellis Ross for a reaction shot, I'm taking as a silent smh. (PS more WoC, please, it's so awkward when one person's repping, thankssssss)

[@patebrisee]

PS TER reps so well. Mad respect.

Pretty sure that isn't her job.

[@bouncyoink1234]

Yea tokenism is pretty easy to spot

[@beatnickblanket]

They did not intentionally leave out black and brown women in this panel. The panel is the women currently nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy TV Series. That's what these panels are. The issue is that black and brown women are not being nominated, but that's a different and separate issue.

[@TNDCBaby]

James nominated for which award?

[@maylightbewithyou]

Drew Barrymore here seemed a bit old fashioned and uninformed. On another note, Tracer Ellis Ross is amazing!

[@sumadre101]

agreed

[@Ty-ih9cu]

Agreeeee

[@amykay7596]

Yes, but Drew brings in a ton more experience in the world of Hollywood, which might actually make her view more balanced.

[@xfiler-gl7nc]

Drew has lived honey. She’s a Barrymore. That woman is a survivor:

[@starshippolly]

Think it comes down to personal beliefs. I agree with the other ladies. Taking down Weinstein is not the same as tearing down men. Drew take a look at the specifics.

[@seanbperiod]

Why does the description say, "Frankie Shaw ('Roseanne')" ? Her show is called Smilf. She only talks about Roseanne being an influence on her.

[@ssy6211]

I love Tracee Ellis Ross! I'm happy she was invited to sit at this table. However when I looked around, I wondered why there weren't other WOC invited to sit at this table.. Shame on Hollywood Reporter.

[@audreyhorne]

xGood Onex Issa was invited last year. Gina was on the roundtable two years ago.

[@QueenyKay]

Totally agree! I wonder why they never invite Constance Wu on their panel. She portrays one of the most comedic characters on TV and yet she keeps getting overlooked. Plus she's always been very outspoken about pay inequality and sexual harassment. I would have loved having her on the panel.

[@beatnickblanket]

Because Constance Wu is not currently nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy TV Series, and these women are. That is what this panel is.

[@beatnickblanket]

Because Issa Rae and Gina Rodriguez are not currently nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy TV Series, and these women are. That is what this panel is.

[@QueenyKay]

You're giving incorrect information. Debra Messing wasn't nominated either for her role in Will and Grace in 2017 or 2018. Neither was Molly Shannon for her role in Divorce. Debra had her star in the Hollywood walk of Fame and Molly won an award for a movie. You can check. And even so. In previous years, 2015 & 2016 when Constance Wu was nominated for her role in Fresh off the Boat, she was NEVER invited. So our questions are still valid. Why was Constance never invited when she was nominated. She deserves to be there. She was nominated again in 2018. We'll see if they finally invite her for their next roundtable.

[@Monica-rr7ko]

"Not tearing men down" should also not be the focus of the conversation. Drew seems like an apologist.

[@beatnickblanket]

I agree that that got cringey, but in her defense she did say she just came from some kind of a panel where they were talking about mothers' concerns as to how it will affect young boys who are coming up in this era and seeing a LOT of rage directed at men and not understanding it's origin. However I think probably explaining the origin of the rage and guiding young boys to change is probably more important than worrying about if they feel torn down.

[@lucamolta]

i think young boys will know that any anger is towards injustice perpetrated by men and it will inform thier sense of morality and protect them from turing into sexists of misogynists. there's been disrespect towards women for the whole of history we arent as a people trying to recreate that towards men just prevent it in general.

[@ExireHG]

Too often I see men attempt to take part in these conversations and at any point of disagreement with the women, they'll be shot down as misogynists and sexist scum. So, it's pretty hypocritical and disingenuous of feminists to claim that it's SO IMPORTANT to have these conversations, then shut down and shame at the first point of disagreement. It's what too many liberals are too quick to do with crying wolf about someone being sexist/racist/homophobic. It's language used to force someone to be on the defensive or to shout down into silence. Nobody wants a 'conversation', just hive mind obedience. That's part of what is never discussed, pretending that this hypocritical nature of feminism doesn't exist and isn't extremely sexist in its own regard. Women can be plenty hateful and prejudiced against men, it most definitely is a thing. There's no conversation when a lot of guys are punished for partaking. I'm reminded of the very telling Minnie Driver/Matt Damon incident, been so many others since then. Since you were born a man you have no right to speak of sexual assault so SHUT YOUR MOUTH. So much for the whole free speech/equality thing. I'm afraid the post before mine is just overly optimistic and quite tone deaf.

[@lucamolta]

ExireHG of course what your saying does occur but these women are just not feminist they may call themselves feminists and their intention may be to speak truth about injustice faced by women but if you are dismissing someone's opinion out of hand because of their sex, sure that's not feminist, not egalitarian and like you say that's sexist. There are plenty of people who say and do racist things but will not accept they are racist well the other can also be true that someone identifies themselves as belonging to a progressive group (or as I like to call it a group made of the population who don't condone sexism and work to eradicate it) and yet not understand the core tenants of that group. However, there is a difference between sexism and dismissing someone's opinion because their perspective is ignorant and badly informed and lacks logic afforded by experience and or empathy and this is in my experience the more common occurrence when men's opinions on equality are criticised. Often some men seem to want to make it about their gender because they think they can, since women so often do, however, women only make it about gender because we still live in systematic sexism.

[@JudgeDredd_]

Hahahaha Tracee’s drumroll for Debra has me continually coming back to this video!!! She’s hilarious!

[@PlaceForAnEcho]

I always think Rachel is Evan Rachel Wood. They look very similar. Love Molly Shannon (and how in the beginning she doesn’t seem at all amused by Barrymore) and Messing is awesome. Ross is great. Brie is badass.

[@abbiefunk2000]

I love these comedy round tables, they r always just bursting with energy and its so much fun to watch ✨❤️

[@tgonzalez8578]

Drew, you just made me tear up. Comedy is here for you. Never stop.

[@missbinky1234]

I love this so much, and I love all these strong, beautiful, intelligent ladies. Thank you for this important conversation told in such an entertaining way. As an aside, I once met John Laroquette at a wedding, and we sat and taked for a while. He was incredibly warm and very kind and respectful. A real gentleman.

[@Koribaby1]

The women empowerment just radiates from this table and I'm thriving on it.

[@VanesaLaris]

Except for Drew Barrymore

[@73genar]

What a powerhouse of a guest list! Thank you for this one. :)

[@CosmicCreeper5]

Every one of them is dressed for a different decade, a different season, and a different occasion.

[@OlgaRose963]

Great conversation!! They are so comfortable with one another I love it!

[@soccerchic365]

woah, whats with *all* the white people?!? No Issa Rae or Gina Rodriguez or Melissa Fumero or Justina Machado???

[@popeopera]

woah, what's with only naming four non-white actresses?!?>_

[@prashalangovender7528]

Or the entire cast of 'Dear White People' that show is hilarious!

[@projectfashionworks9716]

Issa Rae is in one of them. Gina had been in two, I think.

[@1Nida]

Where is Constance Wu?!

[@6InchTruth]

The Round Table brings on actors and actresses who are nominated for an award in that particular category.

[@destinysmall3176]

Absolutely my favorite round table

[@143yaknow]

This is my favorite roundtable so far, everything about this is so valuable

[@farrahjacobs7747]

Why is the beautiful Tracee Ellis Ross the ONLY black woman here! She’s not the only one in Hollywood. PUT SOME CHOCOLATE ON THE DAMN TABLE

[@beatnickblanket]

She is the only black or brown woman currently nominated for the award that all of these women are currently nominated for, the entire reason they are there.

[@jamesfrancis9091]

James Bradford STOP COPYING AND PASTING THIS RESPONSE EVERYWHERE!!! It’s a lie. There are other women of color nominated this year for comedy and otherwise. For example, Issa Rae, the creator/writer/star of Insecure. Just stop spreading misinformation. Representation matters. There could have been other WoC on this panel as others have suggested. Your repressive views aren’t needed on every comment about the importance of diversity. The fact is, people of color represent nearly half of the U.S. population and we’d like to see that reflected here.

[@ExireHG]

Don't forget Asian, middle eastern, Indian, Native American, LGBT, etc etc. It's not the fucking census. If there's not enough people sitting at a table of actors where you can't appreciate the work of someone who doesn't look like you...that says so much more about you as a narrow minded person than anything else.

[@jamesfrancis9091]

James Bradford Great... you changed a word or two. The point is, when others wrote how they’d like to see more diversity you always had something otherwise to say. And I don’t care what you are. That doesn’t mean you don’t have racial blind spots. So your point is mute and I will continue to call you out and others like you that try to silence voices looking for more inclusion. And as for you being a “person of color” never once did you say, “you know what, I would like to see us represented more at these round tables.” Despite any other circumstances, that was merely the consensus of the overwhelming majority of people in the comment section. And please, don’t call me darling in you don’t know me.

[@mikekillagreen9432]

James Bradford You're just a racist in the closet. Come out the closet

[@orffrocks5667]

Such brilliant, articulate, insightful women with so much respect for each other. Wow!

[@Yahree23]

The question was “What is your personal fav show or performance of 2018”? Drew ass says Heidi Klum 😂🤣🤦🏾‍♀️

[@valentinaaguilar7399]

They should do a Latinas actresses round table, it would amazinggggg 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@GAB8407]

Yeah. An african american women roundtable would be cool. A roundtable for each race would show the world how we see the world as, yes - all women, but from our different SHARED cultures.

[@kudabeen]

naming Yvonne off rip was surprising yet appropriate...she is a dope person period...but (was it Rachel?) looking at Tracee alone for help to pronounce was equally entertaining

[@JackAssGonnaKillYou]

58:26 “Maybe she dresses like an infant” Omg the way everyone instantly became silent LMFAOOOO

[@viantzpradz4771]

What an excellent conversation...!!!

[@neewys]

I think the audio is off in two of the questions. Also, update your description; Frankie isn't from roseanne, she is from smilf.

[@SharktopusMilk]

Thank you for such quality and substance, and for orchestrating and amplifying a vital conversation.

[@edmondzippo6370]

I very much enjoyed watching this.

[@hoelisticScorpio]

Who knew Drew Barrymore was this closed-minded lol

[@Noloyiso_M]

Someone in the comments said previously that she is decades behind in what the feminist movement is striving to overcome today

[@meemee6089]

Not sure if anyone commenting on Drew’s “lack thereof” here has taken into consideration her growing up phase. I empathize as she’s been through a pretty traumatic childhood through adulthood. If you’re unaware, she grew up with an irresponsible addict single mother who took Drew to clubs with her when she was just a child and in turn Drew became an addict very young 😱 I can’t say I know any of the other ladies childhoods, but Drew’s is pretty well documented. I’m certain she struggles to this day with forms of PTSD and I’m sure she feels it’s an active struggle to overcome the trauma and is in therapy to this day. I feel for her. She seems to want a stable home life and relationship, but can’t seem to be with a man long term due to her past trauma. I’m not a Drew fanatic, but I believe she means well in all she does, it’s just that it may be more difficult for her than someone who grew up with a stable home life 😔 (I know a few people who’ve had a traumatic home life (abuse, addict parents, not your basic “struggles” and have lasting effects of seeing this WELL into adulthood and if it’s not addressed with a caring therapist, you’re stuck in places seemingly forever!)

[@DivineVibrations9]

noloyiso mtana maybe she isn’t a feminist, so

[@Noloyiso_M]

@D Leo the inequalities between the sexes socially, economically and politically.

[@leigh7647]

This is the coolest thing to see in an interview/roundtable setting. Wow. Great job, THR.

[@Aced84]

finally Tracee and Debra in the same room. Acting twins

[@youloveanthony]

Literally the F*&$king best Comedy Hollywood Reporter Roundtable ever!

[@chubbbz5339]

Is it just me or is this the most disruptive round table ever? I feel like the only people who REALLY stood out and spoke with some sense in this round table were Tracee and Rachel... everyone else-especially Drew and Alison-were just repeating the same idea, over and over. Saying that they agree with one another when what they’re saying suggests the total opposite! Tracee rescued the argument by bringing different topics to the table (thank god) and Rachel-although she didn’t talk much- was there to just express her opinions (RELEVANT OPINIONS) that contributed to a good extent. Thank you to Tracee for not being afraid to disagree with these people and thank you to Rachel for speaking with some sense.

[@angiemcgregore3417]

•ᄉ•Chubbbz Rachel is such a sweetheart~

[@arisalester2243]

Rachel Brosnahan is so incredibly talented! She totally deserved both the Emmy and the Golden Globe award!

[@rissync]

That was great! I liked listening to these women and their own perspectives.

[@rbw3000]

TER is the real OG

[@gialicious1091]

All of you are incredible. Thank you for being a true advocate for women, minority communities and those who are unable to stand up for themselves or are vulnerable in society. So inspiring!

[@mollyjaneanderson9144]

these make me want a bigger group of female friends. the way these women are able to communicate with each other with such respect and clarity is just amazing and inspiring. I love love love these all female roundtables.

[@rain73ful]

Debra looks beautiful here.

[@jessicarene9338]

This was the best round table I’ve seen so far! 😍❤️

[@akupocoffee]

58:27 had me dead cause it got so quiet

[@suzange14]

LOVED THIS. Such a good conversation!

[@Ty-ih9cu]

I love drew but I feel like she’s decades behind the rest of the table in terms of feminist ideology

[@WordWoman111]

She came across to me as wounded in many ways. She's had great success, but personally, her life was traumatic. She's still recovering. I love the way Tracee came in and saved her from that monologue she was running.

[@PlaceForAnEcho]

Ty I don’t think it’s her nature to push and be edgy. She has such a hippy vibe and I also think her intelligence isn’t on the level as most women at the table. I feel bad being really critical but also aware Drew did a lot of drugs at a young age which severely influences ones brain.

[@nanana7823]

I’ve seen you in a feminist Facebook group! Haha. Crazy.

[@lanzinator4734]

Tracee had to save Drew more than once I think!

[@thehoneyeffect]

She’s been a rich white girl the whole time she’s been on earth, oppression is going to be a hard thing for her to have full comprehension of