Cynthia Erivo: Playing Aretha Franklin & Maintaining Mental Health |The Daily Social Distancing Show

Cynthia Erivo recounts her experience portraying Aretha Franklin in National Geographic’s “Genius,” demonstrates how she matches her singing technique and shares how she maintains her mental health through success. #DailyShow #TrevorNoah #CynthiaErivo
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Trevor’s so cute when he’s shy or starstruck 😊

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Even when he's not!😍

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This was so wonderful. I was Trevor Noah, with "So you're just going to carry on talking like you didn't do that right now." So right.

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[@13eyonimagination]

I enjoyed this interview so very much. Thank you Trevor for continuously opening up your platform to such diverse and beautiful artists and activists. It’s very needed.

[@bemindful724]

Sometimes, to listen to "artist" talk about themselves, I just......🙄 tune out.

[@cypher3604]

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[@rudaughterofzion3903]

She's not just talented, she's gifted!!!

[@user-yg1pe6wt2f]

that part

[@sonderingkayla]

I also completely understand the allure of sirens when Cynthia sings. Absolutely captivating. They say humans can watch a campfire and the ocean endlessly, and I would include Cynthia in that as well. Completely pulls me into another world of melody.

[@anilaclarke]

yesssss

[@paigewashington6018]

Gooseflesh round here

[@monicaforman693]

We ❤ you Trevor!!! Your humor has definitely helped me get through this pandemic! That means so much to me. Thank you! 🙏

[@kallen868]

💯%

[@user-yg1pe6wt2f]

She's just enchanting 😍😍 as she was singing Trevor looked like he was ready to risk it all lol

[@mjforsyt]

The moment Trevor falls in love with Cynthia...

[@sweett4791]

Shyt, I fell in love with Cynthia,

[@alisharicherson5996]

His face while she was singing... felt all that lol

[@fym90]

She is incredible! I started tearing up, when she sang. And Trevor showed his appreciation so cute.

[@deborahfrederick916]

The first time I heard, “I Never Loved A Man” the album, from the FIRST PIANO CHORD, I knew she was a Phenomenon. Loved her ever since.

[@sophiadavenport3959]

Jennifer Hudson should play Aretha Franklin in a film.

[@kallen868]

She has her own coming out. Aretha chose Jennifer to play her.

[@jettap7652]

Jennifer is still playing Aretha in "Respect".

[@Keyshaw30]

I absolutely lovvvve her voice!!

[@tonyrossbackinthedaymusicv3107]

I have watched every episode, Cynthia Erivo is INCREDIBLE as Aretha Franklin.

[@mosheree22]

Seriously?!! 🤩🥰🥰💙💙 That was soooo moving.. mere seconds to jolt the soul! And you could see it in Trevor's face. How wonderful.. soo much talent Cynthia Erivo!! 🔥🔥🔥 Perfect person to portray Aretha Franklin 😍

[@NatGeo]

Grab your popcorn! Genius returns with a 4-night event, focusing on the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, premiering THIS Sunday, March 21st at 9/8c, only on National Geographic.

[@WillChil466]

Nat.Geo !! I think I can see it. It,s on my Kindle.

[@jaa7286]

Will it be uploading to Hulu on Sunday too?

[@buckatunnaboy]

National Geographic SHOULD BE BANNED/CANCELLED for disrespecting the family of Aretha Franklin and disregarding her last wishes for having Jennifer Hudson portray her in all motion picture films! Aretha Franklin was a Foundational Black American (FBA) icon! Her as well as other FBA icon roles should be portrayed by fellow Foundational Black American actors to embody the energy, soul, and authenticity of the legend. You LITERALLY just can't get any Black person from anywhere to do or reproduce that... Most Black Americans will NOT be watching or validating this charade of disrespect. We suggest you reached out to Aretha Franklin's family to resolve this. Now.

[@karam3llove1]

You guys are so wrong Aretha’s family does not approve of this Aretha wanted Jennifer Hudson not Cynthia How do you do something without the families permission not cool at all This is so wrong

[@psycsoci]

I so love this interview, and #TrevorNoah stopping #CynthiaErivo, after she'd just sang Ms. Aretha Franklin as Ms. Aretha Franklin, as if she hadn't did the dang on thing! I love it!

[@robertahubert9155]

Most singers fall flat without the music but this women voice can carry those notes without any music at all. So blessed with a beautiful voice

[@tafadzwachirimuta9930]

You gotta love Cynthia Erivo!

[@biancawitt6692]

Congratulations Cynthia! I really love you.❤ from Germany

[@eastsidenicole]

I am, have fallen in love, with Cynthia Erviro!!!!!! Talent is a gift!

[@theresesuirumarie2428]

Her voice can carry one to a far way destination.

[@queenkarla5302]

I freaking LOVE her! She's at the top of my favorite singers list. ❤

[@yolisawambi837]

Love love love the paintings behind her😍😍😍

[@laxgani]

Look for the artist: Dave McClinton.

[@GlennDGrace]

She is amazing! Trevor is so in tune. I love his humility and honesty.

[@crystalharris7394]

Cynthia is absolutely amazing and sings and act awesome

[@beri8044]

Trevooorrrrrrrrr , i love watching The Daily Show!! Thanks you for making the news and corona time better! Much love from The Netherlands!😁

[@zodsinclair8500]

Love the Artwork Behind her too! the one on her right! [ Our left ] 'Cotton on your mind?...' ? Interesting

[@apackaday5060]

The artist is Dave McClinton. Austin based artist. He is amazing.

[@fredscott6156]

I am currently sitting in a gallery where his latest show is on exhibit!

[@tp2496]

can't wait for Erivo's book to come out!!! :)

[@jennikillmer7594]

Chills when she sings

[@nativeunderground]

Black Girl Magic.

[@ThatBlackPiano]

She’s so talented.

[@ASMinor]

I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and spoken word performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my KZbin channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤

[@latriciahelms6776]

The pleasure in discovering how people have accomplished amazing things is interesting to me.

[@yolondalogan3309]

Even though this interview was a year ago. It's really great that you asked about staying healthy. A full schedule can be taxing. It matters that we care about health for each other. Nice throwback

[@NangulaUahengo90s]

Trevor remains a VIBE..Periodt!!!!!!

[@jarelanderson1787]

And that’s on Mary had a little lamb 🐑

[@aleatheapagtakhan8180]

She beams!!

[@aidasall4815]

She’s so lovely & beautiful! Like she’s the most stunning & majestic women I’ve ever seen 😍😍❤️❤️

[@WillChil466]

She.is definitly.worth looking up.to for girls.

[@jaa7286]

Absolutely loved her voice on the color purple

[@tanyawalters8775]

Aretha is the Queen. She can sing and blow anyone away. I'm sure she does great in this movie.

[@shirleyfretty487]

Such a great actress with an amazing voice!!!!!

[@kattilley2883]

Cynthia Erivo....this insanely talented woman can not do enough. Thank you for hosting her on The Daily Show. She makes my heart soar just to see her smile and hear her speak. Words don’t do her justice.

[@CalmnNice50]

WOW! so talented

[@fredscott6156]

The artist’s work behind Ms. Erivo is Dave McClinton from Austin, Texas. He currently has a show at Commerce Gallery in Lockhart, Texas.

[@jordanpearson9883]

DUDE when she started singing I got chills down my spine.

[@novavega7394]

Loved her in 'Bad Times...'. She's an old soul. I thought she was way older than she is.

[@jessietripp3034]

Really like her paintings

[@apackaday5060]

Artist is Dave McClinton if you want to know.

[@cycoklr]

Cynthia Erivo is fascinating.!!

[@jaa7286]

Immediately looks up Genius on National Geographic, that's a first I've ever wanted to watch anything on National Geographic

[@SDotCole]

I Absolutely adore Cynthia. She seems so sweet. Great interview

[@barbiemcgowan7529]

Sounding in love Trevor lol she is amazingly powerful

[@sweett4791]

Her voice is how the angels sing!

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏾

[@angies7154]

Bravo Cythnia Thank you well done 👑🗯❤️

[@HenriSallSilverSistah]

I love this interview!😂

[@madebyroenahands5847]

I loved this interview.

[@user-yg1pe6wt2f]

Looking forward to seeing Genius this weekend!!

[@kimmcdade1831]

Cynthia Erivo is amazing!

[@valeriefullilove1031]

I hope he never cuts his hair :)

[@trinidadcolon887]

WOW can she just be on the show every time🤔

[@sherrylennondewitt7557]

Beautiful

[@Xone7]

Cynthia is wonderful in this film!!

[@chenabee1]

Cynthia Erivo embodies Aretha Franklin in Genius great performance.

[@TheStarrShine]

One more, oh mighty Universe, just one more. In my mind, she's already won an Osar for her portrayal of Harriet Tubman!!! Now, the world needs to catch up. #EGOT Come onnnnn. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Queen Whoopi needs company, oui!

[@jeromelubabalojacobs8872]

As I programme my brain to remember, no this is not Harriet Tubman. What a voice what a talent.

[@lilliansmithwhyte8498]

👑🚴👑❤👈WOOOOOOOW WOOOOOOOOOOOW👍🏾😁THANKS FOR SHARING😌WOOOOOOOW👈❤🍵🍵❤

[@WillChil466]

Love her.

[@yolisawambi837]

She's an instrument herself.

[@tylerhackner9731]

She’s a queen

[@HeyCarrieAnn396Hz]

It's so sad people forgot about the 70s.

[@duannedehnert860]

Great interview love me some Cynthia

[@KathySimoneR-Colbert]

Yes Trevor a whole human being. Can’t wait to see the movie.

[@ThisIzSeanie]

Anyone know who those paintings are by??? They're beautiful!

[@laxgani]

Dave McClinton.

[@jasondavis1427]

Keep up the great work...

[@user-yg1pe6wt2f]

I just love her 🥰 she's incredible

[@mitsukuni24]

Absolutely beautiful and definitely intelligent

[@iamlove6921]

She is amazing.. can’t wait to hear her version of Aretha Franklin ❤️❤️❤️

[@helpme100]

Might have less views but worth it

[@zizinnnn]

she sang to you trevooor

[@samanzibar]

This woman is unbelievably talented and modest...I'm so glad he had her on

[@mlggamer5296]

I saw the trailers. She's amazing! She's like the Jay Pharaoh of singing. A vocal chameleon. That's takes mad skill to pull off.

[@Ogspotlite]

Fact: she looks different

[@tirsaolf2519]

Mann i died at 5:28 he said exactly what i felt that second. SHe is so reclesly GREAT. A true ICON. @trevor i see you looking at my Cynthia

[@chicstyleandawinningsmile3085]

Great video, thank you for sharing! See you around! 🎧🎵😎

[@RankinMsP]

🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰

[@sherrylennondewitt7557]

💓👏🏽💓

[@AmberLovesArt]

Who did those paintings?

[@laxgani]

Dave McClinton.

[@AmberLovesArt]

@@laxgani yo thanks a lot

[@marcydow9580]

Oh, Trevor. Now all the women are going to come out of the aether volunteering to have your baby. Ha ha

[@tanyawalters8775]

Lol I was wondering how many volunteer comments I would see. So far not 1 but I haven't made it too far down the list ...

[@2001shelli]

She is British???amazing actress!

[@DonnaSnyder]

Sure do need some captions

[@VB-fo1oc]

💗💗💗💗💗

[@buckatunnaboy]

National Geographic SHOULD BE BANNED/CANCELLED for disrespecting the family of Aretha Franklin and disregarding her last wishes for having Jennifer Hudson portray her in all motion picture films! Aretha Franklin was a Foundational Black American (FBA) icon! Her as well as other FBA icon roles should be portrayed by fellow Foundational Black American actors to embody to the energy, soul, and authenticity of the legend. You LITERALLY just can't get any Black person from anywhere to do or reproduce that... Wonder why Trevor didn't mention Aretha's granddaughter going on social media to PROTEST this series???

[@cherish9681]

Exactly

[@meilamanna291]

ACTRESS, SINGER, ACTIVIST!!! CYNTHIA ERIVO IS SO UNDERRATED 🌟

[@montgomerycamjr]

You must be OUTTA your MIND!!! The woman has WON a TONY! An EMMY! A GRAMMY! And was recently nominated for an OSCAR! AND performed the song SHE wrote DURING the Oscar telecast! Her career is on FIRE!!! NOBODY needs the fame of BEYONCÉ in order to be a COLOSSAL SUCCESS in show business! Best you learn that NOW!!!

[@molupethabane_9X]

Aa he munna Noah ako kute moriri hlemunna.. 😟

[@janellemccoy09]

How is it unfavorable to relax Trevor?

[@mariopallenjr]

No jennifer hudson hmm

[@jettap7652]

Jennifer Hudson is still portraying Aretha in the movie "Respect" due in theaters this summer.

[@iChillypepper]

She sounds different when she sings, at least to me

[@reginabrunt5087]

She sounds nothing like the lady of soul 🤔

[@jaa7286]

Wish I could find her vocal coach, ion think I got the name ( Antaya Joy Batet) lol.

[@mustafamirza4515]

Sir plz made something on pakistan♥️♥️♥️🥰☺️love and respect from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@DemocracyUS]

Just about had enough of these foreign Blacks thinking it is OK to take on Native US Black roles. Cynthia is known to have DISPARAGED US Blacks, yet she played HARRIET TUBMAN AND ARETHA FRANKLIN. We don't need this and it's all Hollywood does.

[@paigewashington6018]

You're too angry lol. I agree with you but calm down

[@DemocracyUS]

@@paigewashington6018 Reality isn't anger. The lady disparages US Blacks and then takes on those roles. Is that OK with you? We need to speak up so that authentic talent gets those jobs. Remember, free speech is a right, and not anger.