Phyllis Yvonne Stickney On Avoiding Casting Couches, Movie Roles, Real Comedy, & Khalid Muhammad

www.hypeplustv... - Actress Phyllis Yvonne Stickney from 'How Stella Got Her Groove', Jungle Fever, Talking Dirty After Dark and more; sits down with HYPE+. In her first one on one, Stickney details her rise in comedy, landing movie roles, and personal life. Instagram: @ComedyHype & Twitter: @ComedyHype_

[@johnnyblack5247]

One of the most underrated actresses of all time. Legend 👑

[@kingblake2490]

Totally agree!

[@dylancollins8117]

Facts

[@brucethornton5181]

Yes 💯

[@latonyawrenn1435]

Agree wholeheartedly! ❤

[@keithwilson1156]

Agreed!

[@AyeBoogie]

Great for this platform to bring our long-forgotten entertainers who stood on principle and morals back to the forefront.

[@---456]

💯💯💯

[@TrudyPatootie]

*Always a class act. Intelligent, beautiful and walked the walk. I loved her in* *"Jungle Fever! Perfection as an actress...her humanity shown through.*

[@ZaidDesignsTV]

Correct... true substance over bombarding us with unnecessarily important "He said She said" gossip every time...

[@jeanettesdaughter]

Now this is who can depict Afeni Shakur onscreen or Assata for that matter. It’s not about a look but a presence. Speak and teach Queen❤

[@samuelbennie7690]

Omg yesssss

[@doctordef324]

Yeaaaaaasssssssss!!!! Afeni Shakur!!!!!!!✊🏿💪🏾🙏🏿😎🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@cynthiajones2372]

"Why Not"

[@misstoni8207]

Agreed

[@dubblebarrelnoyz1862]

Most definitely. I hope that happens

[@nicolejames3054]

I love a black woman who is unapologetically herself & outspoken, its refreshing to see in a world full of fakes. She needed a stronger interviewer 🥱. She is beautiful 🖤

[@jshofolu]

I love the way that she has represented us throughout her career, and I appreciate the standards that she set for herself on the screen.

[@Kiera_Niche_]

Exactly.... She was Aware of the Bigger Picture✨

[@dougedoug2105]

“Majesty, Royalty, and …..”

[@---456]

🎯💯🔥

[@altonjohn6348]

This is such a great interview with such a phenomenal woman

[@mikelindo1508]

A TRUE Queen. Going to tell it like it is, whether you like it or not. Held onto herself, morals and values. Her knowledge, strength and power was ahead of the times…and still fine.

[@hasanishakur9985]

"Richly melaninated" I'm taking that shit!!!! Lmao!! I love it!!

[@dylancollins8117]

She still funny and real asf🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@queenmemphis]

Yes and classy!!!

[@MimiCoco-gt7zo]

So clever & elegant

[@elizabethhill8184]

Me too I said the same thing richly melenated

[@carolyneasley8980]

Ms. Stickney gives absolute! Queen vibes! And swear I always thought she was an island girl! Also her stand-up was hilarious!!!! would love to see her back on the stage holding court and class! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@damongipson-dg8pc]

She wearing that head wrap

[@804smiles]

She always gave me goddess vibes I've started calling it bc she was super woke/aware before it was a thing ❤

[@jeaninethomas1398]

ABSOLUTELY 💯

[@williamdhassan3541]

@@damongipson-dg8pcalways has !!

[@J_The_Word]

She exudes beauty, confidence, and power.

[@MsTjbell]

I so agree ❤️

[@brokecreole]

She should do some audio books. I will listen the whole day.

[@ancestorbackforthelasttime]

Me too!

[@IamnikkF]

This is a great idea! I would listen as well!

[@renaissanceinblack]

Wow. I was just thinking that.

[@eboyd2478]

Yesssss

[@sheilacarter3806]

She really need to do audibooks. Oh my I love to listen.

[@bslat10]

This woman needs her own show. She is so interesting and beautiful.

[@capoislamort100]

It’s good to be inconspicuous, and maintain a low profile at times.

[@NandiJohnston-p6f]

...a podcast.

[@mikehughes8023]

@@capoislamort100only towards those people whom she justifiably spoke out against. But with your own it’s good showcase your true talent and ideas.

[@yattamook]

@@capoislamort100she had one years ago it was good

[@valentinawilliams6848]

I used to book Dr. Khalid’s speaking engagements in the 90’s. He’s eaten at my dinner table many times. He ALWAYS talked about how much he loved Phillis. Yes, he had a big ego and I once heard him tell a guy, “I forgot more Islam than you’ll ever know” but he was extremely intelligent. I’d love to connect with this amazing soul and sister. Great interview! ❤

[@mspennyisaac]

She has been my underrated fave ever since I saw her in New Jack City. I loved her hair and her skin was so radiant. She's my hair inspo to this day. Thank you Ms. Stickney for your contribution to the culture.

[@solinspired4428]

I'm going to call her Dr. Phyllis Yvonne Stickney she's beyond an actor and comedienne! Her knowledge and wisdom as a Woman I'd love to sit and talk with her for hours. She chooses her words wisely. She's so beautiful!

[@butterflyygyrlsworld5106]

HER JAMAICAN ACCENT IS UNMATCHED!!! 😂😂😂😂 PERIOD POOH!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 and she is hilarious and a legend.

[@kendricjonrs8581]

Couldn't tell by the interviewer's non-reaction.

[@debbiemoore1008]

It is lol

[@beoverwait]

Yeah it's great I just wish she would have stopped after awhile. It was overkill

[@finessefine]

@butterflyygyrlsworld OMG, yes! 👏🏾❤

[@sankofanyame]

​@kendricjonrs8581 she's funny AS HELL!! da interviewer was dry and boring!!

[@dbarnes0270]

Her light is STILL bright. Thank you for this and much love and respect to the Queen.

[@KingSimonPresents]

Phyllis Yvonne Stickney is the Real Deal. We've known each other for over 25 years. I met her when I was in the Nation of Islam in the early 90s. Dr. Khalid Muhammad was one of my direct teachers...Watch Dr. Khalid in Montreal Canada...I was ine of the producers

[@THEWATCHEROVERU]

💯..u already know.

[@klccostello1273]

Aw ok. So she was connected Khalid

[@TremellluvYah]

She said she didn't feel the need to join the NOI. Around 2 minutes before 46:06

[@cyiwrite]

I love Dr. Khalid, several of his teachings taught me about what a relationship should be, especially between BM\BW. From those teachings I learned what toxic masculinity was and how to avoid it. People call Dr. Khalid a misogynist,but he loved BW and wanted us to love and value ourselves.

[@anastasiabain2094]

Phyllis Yvonne Stickney and her brother Timothy Stickney are two of the most talented and authentic people I have had the honor to meet back in the day in Harlem. Always keeping it honest and real. Nam myoho renge kyo!

[@wildflowersun5840]

Nam myoho renge kyo 3x's!!! 📿 For her continue success & everyone reading...

[@phillygil3422]

Listening to her reminds me of the late, great Paul Mooney. She's a treasure

[@AscendedBerserker888]

Hands DOWN!!!!….. one of my favorite, if not my absolute most favorite interviews of ALL TIME! I truly love this woman.

[@hadijatkubrat3580]

I am grateful to have been in the presence of Phyllis Yvonne Stickney. She detox my foot a while back in Leimert Park and she was so humble and gracious to me in living a healthy life.

[@RoyalAbundance]

I have loved this women since childhood! Her beauty, physique, and talent is top-tier 💯! Always poised, required respect, but was still funny and down to earth. This interview confirms my assumption that her “absence” from mainstream was due to colorism and industry politics. This is the best interview CH has dropped 🔥! I love to see how this platform has continued to develop. Salute to the CH team and the immensely talented Phyllis Yvonne Stickney! PS - I was hoping the sitcom “New Attitude” with her and Sheryl Lee Ralph and Morris Day would be mentioned 😂. Look for it on KZbin. They were so gorgeous on that show!

[@cyiwrite]

Thank you for sharing. I was wondering what she was working on lately.

[@finessefine]

I’m going to check it out-thanks!

[@MissNoel82]

I've always loved Miss Stickney! My favorite role was Cora Lee in Women of Brewster's Place. She has always been absolutely stunning to me, just regal! Her aura is beautiful! Definitely underrated, certified legend... Much love to her!❤💐

[@KandiGrl3000]

God bless her! She has been in the industry flying under the radar for years. I love to see PYS flourishing.

[@yahsharbeyyisrael9482]

❤ love her work and moral stance appreciate you richly melanated queen!

[@madameshuggadrosenbloom1111]

I was waiting for the full interview, thanks! I've always appreciated the richly mealanated, Empress Phyllis Yvonne Stickney. She leaves a mark that can't be erased. The book she spoke of: An Empire of their Own. I read it twice 12 y ago. Definently a. Must read. I thoroughly enjoyed all of this refreshing, and organic interview. I would love to see more of this actress/comedian. Good job Jon Aba!

[@dougedoug2105]

Definitely about to read it. Literally omw yo the bookstore as we speak to buy it

[@madameshuggadrosenbloom1111]

BTW...I found the book at the public library.

[@pableholloway8202]

This Lady is FIRE!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥 She knows who she is and she has standards.

[@thelovergirljasmine]

Yesss 👏🏽 a “Black” woman who stands on “YOU ARE NOT GETTING THE GOODS” 😭 swear I love when we value ourselves, have moral and self love/respect 👑

[@thinktank0218]

Remember her on martin. Dancing. The episode with Roger from what's happening. She was one of the dancers talking dirty after dark with martin Lawrence again. New jack city of course. " Miss Hawkins" in my Wesley snipes (nino) voice

[@zenzimakeba2248]

PHYLLIS YVONNE STICKNEY.....I'M DEFINITELY SAVING THIS ❤🇯🇲

[@markjackson7632]

I always loved her Netflix please give her a deal!!!!

[@TheaWashingtonCasting]

Omg thank you for this! I love this !!! I’m now obsessed 😍 I’m Thea Washington, CSA (@theawashingtoncasting) a young black bad ass casting director and the only black member of Casting Society of America in my region, this inspired tf outta me! Her principals, spirit and vibe aligns with mine and trust I will be casting her in my next big project!!!

[@RexGarvin-oq3ev]

Strong Black Woman In Hollywood Who Won't Lay Down? Uh,Uh. Phyllis Create A Show Making Gumbo. Solid

[@dstreet43]

Amen!

[@helenhamilton9561]

Good! Looking Forward To That Project.

[@laydeem_8045]

I would like to be cast too Sistah!!😄😁😍😍😍🌹💜💜💜💜🌹

[@SOULS_INKPEN]

You most definitely will!!!!!

[@RememberTheTime09]

Thanks for interviewing Miss Phyllis Yvonne she is so underrated, beautiful and has a wealth of knowledge. She was before her time.

[@ebonystrother6020]

She was definitely one of the Greats, just saw her in Malcom X, glad to see her get to tell her story

[@danavixen6274]

Thank you, Comedy Hype! The universe is POWERFUL! I was literally just thinking about this unsung legend! Thank you for blessing Phyllis Yvonne Stickney with a platform to speak her profound TRUTH! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@elizabethhill8184]

Amazing I was thinking about as well I always liked her as a artist and so beautiful

[@cyiwrite]

She has been my shero/queen/icon for years. She really is unmatched!

[@angelaspringfield5584]

She never lowered her standards. Good for her.

[@danyelleterry2138]

A beautiful, brilliant woman. I'm glad to see Phyllis Yvonne Stickney .

[@josephinejonesbrown5784]

THIS WHAT WE LOOK LIKE WHAT WE STAND FOR OUR LIFELESSONS101 OUR LIVES ARE SO RICH THIS IS KNOWLEDGE WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING OPEN UP YOUR MINDS TO ALL.OUR LIFELESSONS. THANK YOU GOD'S BRAVE SOLDIER 🙏 🙌 ❤️ 💖 ✨️ 💓 🙏 🙌 ❤️ 💖 ✨️ 💓 🙏 🙌

[@TheHappinessHelper_XO]

I called myself letting this play in the background while I worked but I found myself glued to the screen. Ms. Phyllis Yvonne...love you all my lifetime! And the interviewer is one of the BEST I have ever experienced because that is what it was an experience...I didn't just hear it, I felt it!🥰

[@CrownS-n-LessonS]

Girl, sis....same 😭😭

[@t.tenille4194]

Same here!

[@terryscott9874]

I loved this interview. I appreciate Phyllis Yvonne Stickney's intelligence, strength, beauty, integrity, and honesty. Loved the behind-the-scene stories.

[@anotherpointofview222]

"Majesty, Royalty and class." Nuff said.❤

[@audreyjackson2513]

Yessssss ❤️

[@anotherpointofview222]

@audreyjackson2513 "The kingdom of heaven is within." For me, it's people of this nature who dwell there. Love seeing it and hearing it. "Majesty, Royalty, and class."

[@griffinjenn85]

I was waiting patiently for the full interview! So many gems were dropped & she kept it real! Thank you! ❤

[@The313literarylounge]

She been that girl. I remember her from a Donahue clip I saw on IG years ago. The guy who told her to harness her energy was right because she’s stunning and so charismatic.

[@_january]

She was Flawlessly Gorgeous in her movies, and still is BEAUTIFUL ❤

[@MotivateandMove155]

I enjoyed this interview. These are the type of women that I looked up to when I grew up. Having the courage to demand respect is a lonely road but a rewarding one. Thank you for honoring this Queen and showing what a real woman looks like

[@TysonKiddforWWEChamp]

Great actress! That war council scene in Jungle Fever was so real, I should have known it was unscripted. Also I loved her appearance in the audience on Donahue with Khalid Abdul Muhammad as the guest when she got everyone together saying the Holocaust was the greatest atrocity captured on film while black Americans’ atrocity was not captured on film.

[@MrCeeSA]

Peace! 🔥🔥🔥

[@---456]

💯💯💯

[@bowling4clarity817]

I remember that Donahue episode, and loved that Jungle Fever scene.

[@shabakahouse2125]

❤

[@RandaWise]

I remember that scene!

[@smcdade4577]

I was a teenager at the time & Ms. Stickney seemed everywhere, but then disappeared! As far as her playing Pookie , I think there were no formal neotiations. She mentioned she would not play a crackhead, but maybe she entertained the idea just to be in the film. Great interview!!!!❤

[@jackieelliott7865]

What a fantastic conversation! Always good to see a female entertainer that is not willing to compromise her dignity and morality.

[@bobbyscott3825]

Phyllis has such a powerful and natural spirit and It doesn't hurt to be simply beautiful!!

[@Kelly_Silverman]

Good job on this one @comedyhype 💪 I like hearing from the triple OG's like her and it was NICE to hear it on your platform vs Vlad (because honestly thats usually where I hear candid interviews). Please keep it up and bring on some folks we haven't heard from lately if you can! Folks from the 80s and 90s are always a joy to hear from... especially when they're willing to be open and honest 👌🏾

[@nr30199]

Thanks for posting the whole interview ✊🏿👊🏿👏🏿👍🏿

[@rwilliams951]

Phyllis Yvonne Stickney a National Treasure. ✊🏾👑❤

[@Naturalintellectual]

This was an amazing interview. Thank you for your example Ms. Stickney❤

[@josephinejonesbrown5784]

LOVE ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️

[@montaeharris3464]

Listening to her speak is a masterclass about life not just career the way she spoke humbled my ego and kept my attention she is grounded spiritually she has unexplainable peace in her expression when she's gets serious

[@cyiwrite]

And does it all with a Queens grace while not making anyone feel low. She just radiates love!

[@MWhite-zj5zk]

she is phenomenal!!!! this was a great interview

[@divaj501]

I can watch this innerview daily!!! ❤ Phyllis Yvonne Stickney!!!

[@TheaWashingtonCasting]

Also can we say how gorgeous, classy and real she is!!!!! Wow!!!!!!

[@Lynn.B.]

This was an outstanding interview with an incredible woman. Thank you so much for this!

[@coopy00]

I will always love this woman, she embodies what we need to get back to on the screen. 🤩😍

[@actuallyitsshanice9118]

Also I love to listen to her speaking, she’s dropping some facts I didn’t know. I also want to adopt the Richly Melanated term as opposed to dark skinned. I enjoy the historical context and knowledge she brings to the convo ❤

[@jarrardanthony4704]

She is so intelligent, regal, and still gorgeous! True Queen👑

[@rika7625]

Wow! I haven’t seen her in so long I almost didn’t recognize her. But yet she still looks just as beautiful as she did in Different World. And she also has such a strong voice and that voice was recognizable. I’m glad to see her in this interview. She is extremely talented and all of her roles were respectable back in the day. Great work!

[@markl.hymonsr.4520]

Loves this actress for a long time & I applaud & salute her! 💯🤎👑

[@cmwilliams7726]

best interview i've seen on here .......should have her on here all the time........must've been reading my mind because recently i wondered what happened to her and she appears

[@MrDlsax]

I know my dear sister personally and she is 1000🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@d.shidon]

This woman hasn’t aged a day 🤩. It’s funny because when think of Ms. Stickney I think of Harlem and the fact that she’s not originally from there is interesting.

[@Shannon-mt7gc]

Dope interview! I love her even more after watching! Thank you for having her and reintroducing her to a new generation of fans. Bring her back please! Would love to hear her commentary on current events in our community.

[@TS-zu4hv]

Glad to see this interview. One dynamic beautiful sister . I have always admired your work. Thank you

[@vonyellgovan2069]

I agree! ❤❤❤😊

[@Ucey365]

Such a wonderful soul & a beautiful elder. Thank you Miss Phyllis 🙏🏾

[@greenbyrdd8308]

Watched all of the clips and just finished watching the full interview. The fact that she can look back on a 40 year career and take pride in every role she played is a lesson in self-respect and integrity. Hope the newbies in the industry are paying attention.

[@xDTHECHEMISTx]

Shes always been a powerful presence on screen in the 90s for me seeing as a kid. My sister loved her on screen. She represented well for black girls and women on screen. I wish that time came back in full in this era. definitely a powerful actress on screen

[@nahbilahnyc]

Love this SisterWomen and will continue to do so. So proud of her body of work!

[@NDGOCHYLD]

I am so glad she mentioned Charlie and Rick (the bad guy from Ghost). Both were geniuses in comedy. RIH.

[@dylancollins8117]

He was quite talented. May he rip 🪦

[@Yellowyam101]

Ms. Phyllis Stickney is the best. Love how she keeps it real with some of her experiences in life and also how she have enlightened with some of the information she have brought out. If she tours around my way here in ALT, I would definitely have to check her out.

[@itsmikebradley]

I've always loved this Queen; I'm happy to see her get her flowers on this platform. She reminds me of my aunt.

[@klabeaud]

This was a really great interview. I’ve been watching this woman since I was a child. She is still so beautiful and engaging. I so wish “they” had, and in the future use her more. Simply regal. Thank for celebrating this Queen.🎉🎉🎉

[@nyla3235]

Excellent interview/exchange. It was wonderful to hear her perspective and her truth. Loved it and the interviewer. Clearly a brilliant, richly melanated woman.

[@edwintorres2305]

I seen Dr Kahlid Muhammad on donahue and I seen sis speak, it was so moving, her speech about the African American Holocaust was everything!

[@tt2much]

She is one of the greatest . I loved her on stage. She's still just as beautiful and eloquent as I remember.

[@miawiggins5760]

This was so powerful, informative and thought provoking. Such a Queen and her Queenliness! YES!! Great questions. I'm sharing with my village. LOVE

[@dougedoug2105]

I agree. Some people and interviews you fan see just once and know you’re about to be “enlightened”.

[@sheenabees]

A liberated black woman is a beautiful thing to behold! Speak the TRUTH sis!💕🌈💕

[@Kiera_Niche_]

This is such a Great Interview. There are so many Wonderful Beautiful Talents from Earlier Hollywood. Many of them have not gotten their flowers for paving the way for us today. ✨🖤✨🖤✨

[@RegalToneT]

💕💕💕 More of her JOHN!! More! This interview is eye opening

[@byfeliciay8172]

❤ I’ve been patiently waiting on this

[@CarleaseBurke]

Soooo glad to see and hear this woman telling her story. Thank you Comedy Hype/HYPE+ for sharing your platform with her. Yes, she is Harlem!! That's where we met doing a play called Strivers Row back in the day.

[@ummeshariff]

She not from New York. So, she ain't Harlem. Are you from NY?

[@CarleaseBurke]

@@ummeshariff I am. She was living in New York when we met and worked together. She represented Harlem well (at that time).

[@muruabullard2636]

I really enjoyed this interview she is so down to earth ❤🎉😂😢

[@thesheshed1775]

Thank you for this interview. Her life story is so cool. Can't wait for the bio pic! Also, very refreshing to see artists from the 90's. You really had to be talented and determined back in the day.

[@ednaphillips970]

Thank hon for finally posting the whole video❤

[@auspiciousj]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching the entire video.❤

[@chanamoore6960]

Luv her! Melanated Queen sooo much talent🤎 I can listen to her talk all day💯🎤

[@kaykae7465]

Best thing said.. I learned to live alone without being lonely..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lorimcbrayer8431]

Many women today fail to realize this.

[@angelh6345]

I love her. New Jack city amiss Hawkins !! * Nino brown voice* She's such a great actress. Also remember her from the inkwell ❤

[@vonyellgovan2069]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👍😊right!

[@montaeharris3464]

She knows who she is her value her morals and she didn't compromise nobody perfect like she said we all have issues we need sistas like her in our communities to speak life back into us were lost

[@khalirestorm3585]

Thank you for the interview with Ms. Phyllis Yvonne Stickney. She is a gem, always has been. Words cannot express. Want to see more of her and less of the BS. Somebody tell her for me please. (Los Angeles, CA speaking) Peace

[@mhvichy]

You just gained much respect from me on this interview and it lies in the fact that you did your homework i.e. research. WELL DONE!

[@Lxxtz_GarZ]

Go ahead Ms.Phyllis 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾one of the best interviews hands down and I am glad I got to find the whole video. She raw and ain't playing and told not one lie🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💜All gas no brakes💨💨💨💨💨💨💨

[@E.Niggma]

Phyllis is still gorgeous.

[@tshantel3749]

I you her so much! I'm a color struck, light skinned black woman, but I think this lady is one of the most beautiful, most articulate, most real, smart, very intelligent, graceful, classy, and very respected black women of all times! There aren't many like her anymore, especially in the industry, but I love that she's the REAL DEAL, and I believe this bcuz I can feel her spiritually. She's authentic in every way. She's the real deal! Much love and many blessings to you Ms. Stickney! You're one of the best there ever was!❤

[@ancestorbackforthelasttime]

Long time no see! I ALWAYS loved seeing her when I was a teenager, very beautiful, very positive and so talented❤ Love her and Great interview. She was on point with ALL the truths! Ps …I’m tired too Miss Phyllis like really.

[@thesheshed1775]

So many great gems about the industry and films behind the scenes. I love it!

[@iammarcus4real]

As an aspiring artist and performer thank you so much for this “life class” so many gems 💎 and love this queen work. Definitely she leaves her print in every choice she makes on screen.

[@denvergojoe]

I am in adoration with this beautiful woman. So funny, soulful, insightful.

[@MimiCoco-gt7zo]

Fascinating