Donna Summer's Daughters Share Memories Of Their Mom (EXCLUSIVE)

The new documentary "Love to Love You, Donna Summer" tells the story of the legendary vocalist, from her childhood to her death in 2012. Access Hollywood exclusively sat down with Donna's daughters - Mimi, Brooklyn and Amanda Sudano - ahead of the film's red carpet premiere, and they shared memories of their beloved mother. "She was just a lot of fun. She loved prank calling our friends and lots of jokes and silliness and togetherness." "Love to Love You, Donna Summer" premieres May 20 on HBO Max.

[@dgh4229]

Hello beautiful daughters of Donna Summer! Your mother blessed us with her iconic music and voice!

[@emiliaescobar7652]

Donna Summer was a hellf of a singer, still listen to her music in 2023, never get tired of it! Left this world too sun! Her daughters are beautiful!

[@twb123]

Donna Summer is an artist who has her distinct sound and beautiful voice that no one else can mimic much like Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin etc. When you hear her voice you immediately know that’s Donna Summer. Excited to learn more about her through this documentary she left an amazing legacy through her art and her daughter’s are gorgeous just as she was.

[@NellieKAdaba]

I agreen.

[@dougboth7698]

😅

[@Giselle_Glam594]

Periodtttt❤

[@Fiawordweaver]

So well written 🎉

[@stuartperry1047]

Actually, Donna always reminded me of Martha Reeves..That said- I'm glad that Donna is getting the recognition she very well deserves, even if it is belated. She was the absolute Queen of Disco, and should be honored as such.

[@trinathompson8587]

Her daughters are absolutely beautiful! Can't wait for the film!

[@joannbrooker9282]

I absolutely LOVED Donna Summer! When she passed away I was very saddened. She was/is in my Top 20 favorite artists of all time. Donna was amazing! And her daughters are beautiful.

[@denisesalt9729]

Kelly Rowland is a dead ringer to play Donna Summer.

[@MKeyes62]

Omg!!! Wow you’re sooo right!

[@finefeatheredfriend9240]

Ha! Knowing how bad Hollyweird casting is these days I wouldn’t be surprised if they tapped Laverne Cox or Anne Hathaway for the role

[@samsonwong1897]

@@finefeatheredfriend9240 - Why Anne Hathaway?

[@SteadyNUnremitting]

​@@finefeatheredfriend9240 Stop spewing falsehoods and delusions

[@SteadyNUnremitting]

Meh. I don't see it. Plus, Kelly is not a good actress. Plus, she lacks the star quality to play Donna

[@RBS_]

...being a 62 Year Old Man....I'm floored....FLOORED! ...to see Donna's Daughter's THIS grown up, especially Mimi...who I saw when she was SIX, during the "Live & More" Tour in 1978! ...Ay, yi- YI, I'm Old.....

[@heiditownsend3498]

Yep we R. Hahaha

[@Leftatalbuquerque]

Donna, Olivia and Barbra were the voices of my generation.

[@Globalman43]

I have to agree. Both Donna Summer and Olivia Newton John are no longer here. Barbara Striesand is left. 😔

[@SmoothCinnamonX]

Also Diana :) She and Donna were good friends.

[@markberryhill2715]

Don't forget Karen,Linda,and Carly (amongst many others)

[@marcomrc1594]

I always say they are "the vocal holy trinity of the 70s". Love them so much.

[@jmontenegro1124]

@@SmoothCinnamonXDiana Ross ?

[@RaphaelMArias]

Breathtaking daughters. They honour their beautiful Mother who was one of the greatest singers and vocalist of all time. I’m 55 and I grew up as a child singing to her records when I was 7-11 years old. As an older person now I enjoy listening to her earliest concerts in Europe. I’ve been exposed to a new world of Donna. She was always great. A superstar. Her daughters make me very proud. I love that they love each other and support each other. That’s all Donna would have wanted. Her family was everything. 🩵🌳🌸🩵

[@michellesheppard5701]

Her daughters are gorgeous 🥰

[@remixed8079]

I love Donna Summer, a very under appreciated talent, I put her right at the top of all time female singers not below anyone but as good as anyone who has done it, nobody has done it better. Their mom is a top player in my soundtrack of life.

[@tampico63]

Fucking Totally well said!!!!

[@calliopelove]

yesss!!!!

[@shircah]

I was at Bergdorf Goodman visiting a former coworker and she indicated that Donna Summer was behind me. I whipped around and sure enough, Donna Summer walked past us, she smiled and said "hi"! I said "hi" and l think l broke my face smiling I was so freakin' excited! The only perk of working in a high end store like Bergdorfs was all the celebrity sightings and this was one of my favorites!

[@AfroAngola]

In the renaissance album, it was not the 1st time Beyoncé sampled Donna Summer. Beyoncé had already done that on her debut album Dangerously in love. It's on the hit single " Nauthy girl"

[@juantime9616]

..... remember,(what we just saw) it's a clip...it's an interview and most of the good parts get edited. Unfortunately.

[@julieuk5855]

Afro Angola, love to love you baby!

[@Giselle_Glam594]

Let's focus on the REAL QUEEN, DONNA SUMMER & not other singers❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@divestednoir86]

Facts

[@monilaninetynine3811]

​@@Giselle_Glam594 Exactly. I get so sick of a particular someone ALWAYS getting mentioned in conversations about the true greats

[@geminiascension7018]

I am 61 years old and I still listen to Donna's music. As technology changed, I have her beautiful voice in many formats but I have kept all the original LP's & still listen to them on my turntable. Her songs bring back many memories for me; especially my teenage years at the height of disco.

[@SupaBlessedAries]

Man all 3 of Donna Summer daughters are beautiful ❤❤❤

[@mac609]

Donna was blessed with beautiful daughters. 😍

[@montaeharris3464]

My goodness she was a goddess with such a distinctively amazing talent and voice someone needs to play her in a movie

[@calliopelove]

yes, kelly roland, place

[@cocoaorange1]

Nice to finally see all of her kids.

[@sylviamichaud4759]

the daughters dress glamourously like their mother. Her voice defies description for me, it was very special.

[@eliciaellis7428]

Ms.Summer was more than disco!

[@nancyclinton959]

Yes! Thank you! Not to diss it at all, it was my time, but finding other tracks- what an amazing talent. Call it what you want, "God given" or whatever, I'm in awe.

[@lindarenee2198]

I didn't realize that Brooklyn was Donna Summer's daughter until after Donna passed away. I loved Brooklyn in My Wife & Kids as Juniors girlfriend then Wife. Beautiful Women all.

[@CourageofFaithLLC]

The documentary was so well made and showed me a side of Donna I never knew. Such a powerful voice and loved her story telling and theatrics on stage while she performed!! ❤❤❤

[@edwardm.6268]

Love the Queen Donna Summer, I was 7 or 9 years old when I started listening to her on the radio, and I don't know, ever since that age I knew there was something different about her, something that just super star can have, Magic. Thank you, Mimi, Amanda, and Brooklyn. I am happy and proud of how you girls turned out to be, on top of everything else you are beautiful, just like your Mom.

[@donndiva252]

I knew I have seen her daughter Brooklyn somewhere before and she was an actress in the series Cruel Summer among other shows! Her mother Donna Summer was a beautiful singer!!!

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Brooklyn Sudano was also in a TV sitcom called, My wife and kids.

[@gwen3010]

Donna Summer's was a true gem! Miss her she was an awesome singer.

[@jako3214]

One of if not the most criminally underrated singers/game changers! Waay more than just a 'queen of Disco' which in itself is a massive feat (to own an entire genre). She was rock, r&b, gospel etc...Plus, a lovely, humble CLASS act day 1-last day. Absolutely had that unique, instant iconic IT vocal factor like Aretha, Whitney, Tina, Barbra and very small select few others. Yes, had massive fame and awards but her LEGACY and 'what' she did to change the map w/ dance, EDM music etc...I feel she still lacks the props by the GP. Nothing (both in the clubs or radio) previously sounded like *anything she pumped out as singles or albums! I Feel Love is nearly 50 years old and an absolute masterpiece. Still fresh ah, jaw dropping with constant replay value!

[@danyulwilliams9823]

Donna Summer have raised such great daughters as them to follow their dreams ❤😊❤😊!!

[@johnlewis195]

Im the same age as her Oldest Daughter....I felt the pain through the Documentary....

[@Chutney1luv]

What a blessing to see Donna Summer's 3 beautiful daughters! I remember when Mimi was born. She had her on stage with her! Time sure flies and waits for no one! Can't wait to see the "Queen Of Disco" from back in the day movie! ⭐️🎬🎙🎬⭐️

[@lanaesmart7009]

Beautiful sister's, it's a beautiful thing to keep their mother's legacy alive!!!.. I remember Brooklyn playing Junior's wife on My Wife and Kids!!:)😊

[@purplerose4767]

My dad grew up with her and her family as they lived next door to each other and I have always loved her and her singing rip Donna I love you forever ❤❤❤❤ We all miss you sooooo much!!😢😢😢😢

[@joy2theworld488]

Wow I didn't know Donna Summers had 3 daughters I thought it was only 1 all these years.. Rest in Power Ms.Donna Summers💞💞💞🙏🙏🙏

[@erinlevere6881]

Because the media was only fascinated with the white passing one 😎

[@NYRNGR1]

It's Summer.

[@madgemackles4337]

I’m glad she left a legacy behind

[@MeMe-yr3or]

You all have grown up to be a beautiful young ladies

[@mom2babygkaterad946]

Gorgeous daughters! Love Love Donna Summer. May she rest in peace.💖

[@juanitaharris6269]

Love seeing these girls!!! I remember Mimi as a little girl. Big Donna Summer fan!!!!!

[@arethawalker1724]

Her daughters are beautiful!!!! Rip Ms. Summers ❤🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@TheJazzy1980]

She had the most beautiful daughters!!

[@kathyscott8520]

I LOVED Donna Summer as so many of us. SO glad I got to see her live and her newer shows to ..She was AMAZING ;] This is a wonderful project her daughters are doing ;]

[@annehamilton2532]

Gorgeous daughters of the 70's beautiful Disco Queen Ms. Donna Summer. Rest In Paradise! ❤❤💯👑🏆💃👠💋🎤🎵🎧💽🎊🫶🙌🙌🙏

[@bosco4000]

What a beautiful family…Mrs Summer, you are very much missed, but , far from being forgotten 😊

[@NYRNGR1]

Miss Summer or Mrs. Sudano.

[@wendyyates6046]

I was a very young girl when the Beautiful and Talented Ms. Donna Summer was making hit records. I was definitely a FAN. I miss her. I cried when I heard that she transitioned on the news. I still play her 🎶 Music. May she continue to rest in Heavenly Peace.

[@BlueAlien1313]

We love Donna Summers! Her daughters are absolutely stunning. I just went to an outdoor fashion show this weekend and they were playing her songs and people could not sit still. Everyone was dancing their butts off including me. This is what her music does to you. It reaches into to you, grab your soul and shake it. Her music was a great part of my childhood. R.I.P Disco Queen and legend.

[@vaclinciapounds8859]

Beautiful daughters! I was born in 1980 but i heard a lot of Donna Summer's music growing up. My dad called her the queen of disco amd her music made you feel alive! ❤❤❤

[@rhymeandreasoning]

Brooklyn's hair. Similar to the hairstyle her mother wore on the 7" single picture sleeve of, "I Feel Love". 1977

[@tmoore7049]

Beautiful daughters, we love your mother ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Steve-mp7by]

Love to love you baby song was so powerful it changed music forever

[@lisahaskell7770]

I knew about her daughter Mimi. Did not know about the other two. Saw Mimi as a child featured on her Mother's "Live and More" dual album set.

[@Andreasmundo]

Thank you so much for this! Love to the daughters of the queen of Disco!

[@Fiawordweaver]

Another icon. What a voice🎉how beautiful that she was a great mom

[@charliereed9925]

Donna's daughters are so beautiful and were all blessed to have loved their mama true self. It'll be hard for them to picture the fantasy of the Goddess image that was created for her, and the impact her music made in the 70's culture. Donna was truly a gifted artist with an unique and amazing voice, and she'll live forever in our harts as a Superstar!!!!💜🙏🏻🧘🏽‍♂

[@armany02]

I loved the documentary, but it was not long enough! The at-home videos warmed my heart -what a nice way to have fans get a glimpse of her personal life.

[@larrybethune3909]

Good movie, Watching it now. Her performance of "Last Dance" on "The Midnight Special" is exceptional.

[@angelthman1659]

Donna in the old footage, at home chilling though still going all out belting her song. That's dedication.

[@DLFfitness1]

I love that they were so candid. I would have liked to have seen more of her last days, but overall it was excellent.

[@sabrinajones4877]

Love Donna was one of the all-time great female singers even to date❤❤

[@lennyconner5988]

Donna was well loved and respected by all. Thanks for the memories and the things that I as a FAN never knew!

[@flawed2perfection193]

Fun Fact: Brooklyn Sudano played Jr's gf on 'My wife and Kids'

[@donndiva252]

And she also was on the freeform network that showed Cruel Summer. A great mystery series!

[@dondie95]

She was also named after her father's birthplace, "Brooklyn NY".

[@Catherine-bd7xh]

I loved Donna❤

[@nealbaker9360]

Love to love Donna Summer. Her music gets you up on your feet dancing and feeling great. What a voice. Gone too soon but never forgotten. You girls are an extension of her and you’re all beautiful individuals. I was so blessed to see Donna live. What a power house. Couldn’t keep my eyes off off her and couldn’t sit still. The whole place was rockin. Thank you Donna Summer for amazing music I still listen to on my iPhone. RIP.

[@heiditownsend3498]

Thats one of my reg regrets not seeing her live when she was. But 370. Boston's

[@Giselle_Glam594]

Her daughters are beautiful❤❤ The documentary was beautiful but i do want a "donna summer" movie, it's loooong overdue❤ Please do a movie about THE QUEEN OF EVERYTHING, THE 1 AND ONLY MS. DONNA SUMMER❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ClaytonBryantSings]

My Girls. Love You Beautiful Queens. Thank you for allowing me to Love on your mom and her loving on me.

[@calliopelove]

I was so moved by this documentary and learning more about Donna, I couldn't believe she sang ALL those songs! I feel so naive, that I didn't know all those songs belonged to her. It really blew me away, she was part of the fabric of my childhood. Her voice contains such a particular kind of power and beauty. Learning more about her was amazing. Highly recommend this doc!

[@slayaw99]

I can’t wait to watch this! I’m a big fan of Donna Summer and her daughter Amanda’s music 🎶♥️

[@planetherforever]

love this so much. Didnt know this but Beyonce's, "I gotta fan myself off" was inspired by Donna Summer on Arsenio Hall!

[@peachprince4168]

Donna Summer Sudano I ❤ and miss you the Queen of Disco

[@pamelagordon8072]

Beautiful Daughters ❤❤❤

[@KickmagNet]

Thank you for a wonderful documentary on a multi-talented artist.

[@sharronknight6422]

Boston in the house Donna always use to sang on the way to in school yard in her mother’s house all the time 😊 i was blessed to know her and family Linda went to school my Elementary school you ladies are beautiful your mom did a great job continue sharing her story what a blessing to see you ladies

[@mrqs1549]

The documentary is amazing!

[@mililaniman]

Donna Summer's daughters are so beautiful.

[@noemibravo1963]

I was honored to see Donna Summer at the Oc Fair she was amazing. A night I will never forget.

[@isalean]

Loved her music.

[@saigejones3363]

They sound like their mother😀thank you.

[@jlsoler3575]

THE QUEEN OF DISCO. A AMAZING VOICE!! WILL LIVE FOR EVER IN OUR HEARTS. SIMPLY THE QUEEN...THANKS FOR THE SONGS.

[@bluepeter128]

Loved her too. I was just coming into my teens, when she hit the scene. I would go to a nightclub, and her music was playing. Was in Vegas when she died. So sad... 😢

[@josephrocha142]

Donna always brought the heat and energy to the disco floor. That's why she's the Queen of Disco!

[@NashAndreLouisWNorat]

I Friggen Love Donna Summer ! She’s so Real ! And so Gorgeous ! What a phenomenal Talent and amazing Voice !

[@Charliegirl2]

I was a teenager when she put out her album On The Radio. I loved her. I first seen her in the movie Thank God it's Friday. She was so beautiful. Was one of my idols. You girls lucky to had a mom like her. ❤❤

[@donhall7871]

You girls are awesome!!! This is so sweet of you all to share this to the world. ❤❤❤❤

[@user-lj4fu8ep1u]

Beautiful just like their Mama

[@bobbullethalf]

Donna Summer was great; I remember coming of age during that time and I thought that she was phenomenal and magical.

[@supercat380]

Donna was a great singer and a great lady... She is dearly missed❤❤❤

[@slimtrain]

The Donna Summer documentary was everything. I had the pleasure of meeting her on a dance show called Club MTV.

[@oland637]

Oh my gosh, Donna sounds as good WITHOUT music as well as with music

[@darleenhickson3718]

Good interview!

[@SS-ii6nz]

Thanks for sharing the story of the amazing beautiful Disco Queen Ms. Donna Summer. Her music was during the best era of the greatest artist. She is one of the many legends in the 70s and 80s. ❤❤❤

[@victorlatimer1009]

You ladies are so beautiful Donna would be so proud.!! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful mom with us all.!❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@cinnamonspice4389]

I love ❤️ Donna Summer. My father bought home the album Love To Love You Baby, and I memorized every lyric & and songs that were on the LP. I had the opportunity to sing On The Radio in my school's talent show and came in second place. Her determination to make things happen is what bought me here where I am now.

[@goat1408]

All these years and I think I only knew of Brooklyn.....blessings to them.....my mom and their mom was born the same year and died the same year....💖🙏🏾💖🙏🏾

[@tysonb3568]

Jeeeze…..her daughters are Gorgeous! We Love you Donna

[@andytaylor5476]

Loving daughters and loving husband Bruce, I loved your film and thank you for seeing this through. I loved your Mom, amazing part of my life as a gay man of her time. Incredible voice, writer, artist, her persona, she developed and explored her artistic gifts in a new ways. Gone way to soon-can't believe it's been 12 years. We were blessed.

[@millions2nette]

Wow! Such beautiful daughters and her voice???? Wow! Phenomenal.

[@patrice18telesfort73]

Donna sera toujours présente à mes cotés , par ses chansons , ses clips , ses photos , pour moi elle fut une Grande Dame & avec une voix exceptionnelle ****

[@davidtate7372]

Your mother was iconic. Millions loved her and her music and more than that her vocals.

[@tamaradavis7571]

Beautiful daughters!! I was a true fan of Donna Summers, who had such a Beautiful distinctive voice!!!❤

[@karimbennett5651]

Is that one of Donna’s wigs Brooklyn is wearing? She is gorgeous in it!

[@rachelgreen4510]

Loved Donna Summer! ❤

[@user-nubiangoddess]

She's a true legend

[@janespitfire9884]

All liked all Donna Summer songs and voice! Seems like Ms Summer and her hubby raised good daughters!

[@lynnmarie4292]

❤🎉this documentary is a gift 🎁 I grew up from a baby 🍼🧸 listening to Donna Summer ❤❤❤❤❤ picture 1982 second grade!! The Father/Daughter dance 🩰🩰🩰 Last Dance 🪩🩰🪩🩰 we cleared the floor 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 👏 My Dad is in heaven now. The memory lives on 🎉

[@angelabrookes6326]

She was the best knew some of her family 😢sad when she passed i was just playing her last week i will watch this tomm cant wait ❤ 💔