Drama Actresses Roundtable: Angela Bassett, Elisabeth Moss, Claire Foy, Thandie Newton | THR

Claire Foy ('The Crown'), Angela Bassett ('9-1-1'), Thandie Newton ('Westworld'), Elisabeth Moss ('The Handmaid’s Tale'), Maggie Gyllenhaal ('The Deuce'), and Sandra Oh ('Killing Eve') join Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter fort his season's FULL, uncensored Drama Actresses Roundtable.
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[@msinbalony]

Can we talk about how beautiful Angela Bassette is?.. I just CANNOT.

[@akaizn]

msinbalony we can, and that laugh. 👑

[@msinbalony]

My god, she is beyond perfect.

[@ariellewht]

msinbalony gorgeous !!!!

[@Mhor]

Right?

[@brandonking4148]

It's SICKENING! My heart drops every time the camera cuts to her 😩🙌🏽

[@saraespina670]

I wish Angela Bassett hadn't been interrupted so much, she's been in the game the longest and I feel like she had a lot more to say

[@Kick0a0cat]

That happened to all the actresses of color

[@saraespina670]

Agreed but less so with Thandie

[@vivialtv]

That Maggie...she interrupts the others all the time. A bit annoying...

[@pridenprejudice2004]

Actually, I feel like it was usually Thandie that interrupted most often.

[@swacfan100]

Thandie just cut Angela off, I'm like wait a minute! Let her finish.

[@Lonegurl79]

Favorite part is this video is watching Angela and Sandra basically tell Maggie “Maybe for YOU, Sis”

[@fiveohfivethree]

@Aeternus 8:58 When they are talking about asked to use their sexuality/sexiness in rolls. "Not as a black woman..." Maggie Gyllenhaal getting some knowledge bombs thrown at her, the look on her face says it all.

[@advocacynaccountablity]

Thought this as Maggie was speaking - like, hold on, honey... your experience is... unique. Listen better.

[@nicolaablett7790]

tooo right

[@msfatbooty69]

Ok! Cuz I thought it was just me... Lolol 😂

[@jasbb2]

Maggie was right though. All these women have been sexualized in some way. Look at Angela in American horror story for instance. You can’t tell me that’s not what the director had in mind

[@xDangerMagnetx]

Dang, Maggie sure did white wash this whole discussion by being defensive and continually trying to redirect the convo to her experience. Shut up and let Queens Angela Bassett and Sandra Oh speak and educate you. Loved the looks they shared when they had to correct Maggie on her assumption of their experience in the industry.

[@KailahSportsASMR]

Angela Bassett is one of the greatest actresses of all time. I hate that she’s not in the Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet conversation

[@iammilorex]

She really should've been, with Viola.

[@marymiller6188]

Exactly! That discussion would've been a muuuuch better fit..

[@selalewis9189]

I agree. I feel like Angela Bassett at the kiddie table with this group. It’s one of the downsides of “Black don’t crack.” If you appear young to others, you’re assumed to be younger and less experienced. It can be a hindrance when you’re not acknowledged for your longtime success. Everyone has been complimenting Angela on how great she looks for her age, but few are acknowledging her extensive career that goes back decades.

[@selalewis9189]

SuperPunch76 Including Ms. Bassett within a group like Blanchett or Streep doesn’t necessarily have to be about White acceptance in this case, but rather acknowledging Angela’s age and experience.

[@MadMaxFuryRose]

Wow. No way. No offense to her, but she’s not one of the greatest of all time. Honestly, Blanchett and Winslet probably aren’t either. Raise your bar for the GOAT conversation.

[@remylee1612]

Everyone needs to shut up and listen to Angela Bassett.

[@MyMarsha123]

Remy Self I was saying the same thing 🤦‍♀️

[@tijanajokanovic7893]

@@MyMarsha123 THANK YOU OMGGG

[@22grena]

Remy Self you need to shut up

[@crazypurpleglow]

You could tell Thandie and Maggie got on her nerves. Interrupting her and shit.

[@Alione]

I won't give you a thumbs up, but I had a HEARTY cackle! :p

[@bouncyshak]

This was frustrating to watch. It's clear Thandie has a lot of trauma wrapped into how she was treated and exploited in the industry, and for Maggie to immedIately counter that with "well I know good men / that's what women historically had to offer" was excruciatingly tone deaf and reeked of privilege. Same as both of them not even acknowledging the experience that a darker woman of colour / less "conventionally" attractive women had experienced. So much fertile ground for discussion but it all stayed shapeless and poorly articulated. I wish I'd heard more from Angela Basset too. I think the moderator did a poor job.

[@toluogunsola9977]

THANK YOU. MAGGIE REEKED OF WHITE PRIVILEGE!

[@sydandtaytum]

@@toluogunsola9977 totally agree. i dont think she meant bad by it, but it is the complete utter cluelessness that is so annoying.

[@ddacoe0]

I appreciated Thandie and Maggie's input a lot actually. But, I do wish I could've heard more from Angela. And I didn't feel like Maggie's white privilege was obnoxious; I didn't get the impression she was as clueless as you guys are giving her credit for.

[@irish66]

@Aeternus what an ignorant thing to say. She is one of the bravest performers out there.

[@rebeccaelliott9770]

I’ve been so disappointed by Maggie G’s responses post metoo. I’d love her to reflect on her white privilege more - her and Scarlet J should hang out

[@brendajackson13]

We need an 'Actors On Actors' with Angela and Sandra.

[@Lauren-zc2kk]

I could sit here and listen to Angela and Sandra have a conversation together all day long.

[@nathaliareis7568]

Yesss!! I love Sandra interviews. She always listen, think and only after a few moments she talks about what they asked her

[@ashleywallace4080]

They’re both Leo’s

[@samsong24]

And they would love nothing more than to sit around and talk about themselves all day lol

[@breea07]

The conversation about sexuality is exactly why these panels need to continue to be diverse. Maggie’s experience is completely different than that of Angela and Sandra’s because they aren’t necessarily looked at as sex symbols. Their bodies/faces/skin are not what the industry has typically used in scripted forums to show what sexuality can be. I think Maggie learned a lot from their push back to her about how these things differ based on your race. I loved the different perspectives.

[@Breerox108]

Yes! Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our own experiences we think they are universal, so it's so important to see that their are different perspectives and experiences out there.

[@sunnykumarr3039]

I think they should stop it because there are Atleast 2-3 actresses on this table who must have flirt and use their sexuality to get ahead in their career and then Here talk about harassment.

[@lor.4898]

breea07 I agree but Maggie Gyllenhaal is NEVER looked at as a sex symbol. She’s the actress they call when none of the other (pretty) actresses are available.

[@abbyedsall6619]

I was laughing out loud when Maggie went on about how she's a sexual person and about how men are interested in women's experience during sex. Umm duh. Lady, that is not at all what they were talking about. And then that moment of silence when they were all just comprehending her total lack of understanding. LOL. They were talking about the fact that roles for women are limited to sex appeal. I feel sorry for her, she doesn't get it.

[@213moviewatcher]

exactly! and Thandie was like "I wonder why" I was like... girl

[@HGREENHQ]

Interviewer: "who do you call?" Claire: *under her breath* "Ghostbusters"

[@megpruden20]

🤣

[@nevewatson6924]

Which part🤔

[@HGREENHQ]

@@nevewatson6924 20:40

[@veevee4261]

We get it Maggie, you love the sound of your own voice.

[@anasofiagouveia9157]

I was looking for this coment

[@nobodycares1423]

🤣🤣🤣😆😆😂

[@icanrelate]

Yes. Pls Maggie let others speak!!

[@LaVidaFelicia]

She is talking over everybody. I’m 30 minutes in and I wanna quit watching.

[@alexandram1301]

Thandie interrupted a lot too, I could do without both of them in this one

[@falloutgirl902]

I feel like Angela should’ve been on a separate table with more seasoned actresses e.g Meryl Streep Viola Davis Susan Sarandon because she seemed out of place here- overlooked and overtalked. Also the host seemed a bit nervous like she was too shy to direct the conversation from certain people or to say one at a time.

[@letsgetit1002]

I thought the EXACT same thing. These women do not compare to Angela AT ALL!

[@dyinglule6811]

I agree that she should have a session with more seasoned actressses...but I also like a more rounded table of different lvls so the less experience actresses can learn and appreciate the doors that were opened for them. But I didnt get that feeling from a few of the actresses this episode. what a shame cus i love most of them

[@samara4367]

Umm... These are the women on the cover/in Emmy season so she could be at this table or no table at all. You'd rather she was excluded?

[@shannonbowen7988]

agree! 100%

[@gina4sho]

falloutgirl902 exactly my thought, why is she on this panel

[@tyneshiacarter9751]

Came here for Angela and I feel, like so many of the other commenters, deprived! Angela Bassett is the most experienced actor at the round table and it’s blatant disrespect to not allow her to share her wisdom. Maggie and Thandie talked over her repeatedly and selfishly dwelled on their experience alone. For my 3 generation household, Angela Basset was a beacon in Hollywood who silently progressed racial identity and roles in film and television. Sadly, if you’re here for Angela, don’t waste your time. She only spoke about 3 to 4 times and was interrupted majority of the interview smh.

[@friezasama8860]

ITS OK THO SHES NOT MAD AND TRUTH BE TOD THE YOUNG GIRLS NEED TO LEARN MORE ANYWAY

[@jamesscully529]

I would be interested to know how much this was edited down and how much the conversation actually went on for. Which begs to question your point that if it was an editors choice, why? I would like to see the full interview and see if there is more of Bassett talking.

[@kpimkpim349]

They have a lot of nerve interrupting her lol. Imagine being Thandie Newton, sitting across from Angela, and thinking anyone is there to here your dry ass story. smh

[@notthe1_orthe2]

Derick Ofodirinwa exactly. Thandie surprisingly came off super pretentious with her long tangents during this interview. And the nerve to overtalk Angela Bassett took me over the edge. I definitely blame the moderator.

[@shalie94]

gah that pisses me off so much I absolutely came here for this.

[@bosempuchane5631]

I am living for Angela and Sandra's "we see each other" moments. Also kind of wish I could've heard more from the rest of the ladies and not so much from just Maggie and Thandie (who I love, as well).

[@Liax316]

When Angela said she was not encouraged to use her sexuality and Maggie goes “really even just as a vibe?” I lost it. I think one of my personal pet peeves is saying no to a question/statement in terms of my own experience and then to be asked again “really?” And Thandie with the “I wonder why?” girl bye

[@seerpou]

Maggie is so dumb and insular 😭

[@NonoMofokeng]

When THANDI said that I knew she was vile

[@ambre4144]

Thandiwe is “the chosen one” after all 😂. But i literally said “girl 😒” when she asked that to Angela

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

Thandie was sus from her "sorry for stealing your men" video she made to black women....except she only dates/marries white men. So, already, it was weird. I think, for Angela, it's because of how she's ALWAYS carried herself. There are few in entertainment that I would call classy, but Angela has been classy in every role I've seen her in. Regal. She's always been a beautiful woman you respect whether playing a single mother, a cop, or a queen. So maybe that's the answer to Thandie's little question.

[@fat_old_sun]

Mother of god, Angela Bassett is the definition of gorgeous.

[@karlaperezmielgo5097]

I'm literally shocked, she's 61.

[@SJ-ug8kb]

She’s Oshun

[@patricebrown777]

My thoughts exactly!!

[@UltimoDogLover]

@@karlaperezmielgo5097 Holy cow.

[@mangoesandgrapes3073]

It means SO MUCH to see Asian-American representation at this roundtable! GO SANDRA OH!!!!! She made so many gracious, insightful comments and was respectful of her fellow actresses throughout.

[@debjonesloyal4190]

But she isnt Asian-American. Sandra Oh is Canadian.

[@marklondon8457]

@@debjonesloyal4190 Canada is in North America. America is massive, it's comprised of 2 continents.

[@debjonesloyal4190]

@@marklondon8457 most Canadians would baulk at being refered to as American. Technicaly you are right but surely thats just schematics.

[@tmc1373]

She's Canadian NOT American!!

[@KennOfTheElm]

Elisabeth Moss: "I don't want to spoil the scene." The Hollywood Reporter: *shows the scene*

[@thalia9789]

I rolled my eyes so hard when Thandie said "I wonder why?" in a clueless tone after Angela said she's never been asked to do sexy roles. Girl, you know why stfu

[@leec224]

Thank you!!

[@boybriar]

Hahahhaha her acting as if she was the same as Angela made me livid.

[@emzl196]

@@boybriar but they are the same. Both beautiful, seasoned, black women. If what you're alluding to is the fact that one is darker than the other, then that's sad.

[@boybriar]

@@emzl196 That is exactly what I’m alluding to, Thandie is treated differently because she’s lighter and vice versa.

[@m.jenkins3012]

@@emzl196 it’s not sad that’s realistic. Try living as a dark skinned black Wonsan before you speak on their issues.

[@roxyvicc]

Sandra Oh just dropping knowledge

[@mikayocc]

She was the only person who seemed to understand the back and forth of speaking and listening. Ugh.

[@dezinechic]

yes along with angela elisabeth and clair. those other two i mean damn......but love angela and sandra! elisabeth and claire are so cute

[@jojogeneral2928]

She went to a good college..

[@breakfastattiffanys741]

Why wasn't her name in the title?????

[@sonnguyen-bk8jw]

It means SO MUCH to see Asian-American representation at this roundtable! GO SANDRA OH!!!!! She made so many gracious, insightful comments and was respectful of her fellow actresses throughout.

[@PoshSpice-89]

Look at Aunty Angela sitting there giving face.

[@Tadagyrl]

Yaaaassss!! If looks could slap you in the face!

[@breakfastattiffanys741]

She has the aura of a lion AND lioness. Beautiful and scary

[@Diamond_tip]

54:09 the way she looks at thangie when she threw shade at Michael Jackson 😂

[@keepLaffN]

I googled "I wonder how Thandie Newton feels about everything" and it led me here.

[@taleytaleytaley]

Hahahahahahahaha

[@atirad8]

@@taleytaleytaley I did 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣just that @Breeze comment!!!!

[@OagengNd]

Haha

[@sarahakines627]

I wish i could smash that laugh emjoi 🤣🤣🍰.... she did really just meander for wayyyyy to long. Its like... how many times are you going to say the same thing in a slightly different way. Hahahhaa

[@ssylweczka]

Was very on point when she said she wanted to be a news anchor and not talk to anyone. She finally got to do that

[@FaithHaller]

Sandra & Angela are throwing mad shade with their facial expressions lol! i love them. Thandie & Maggie talk way too much

[@mikayocc]

A panel discussion is a delicate balance between really listening to what others are saying, and speaking to what you know. Sandra had an excellent balance of both, but every time I wanted to hear Angela, Elisabeth, and Claire - Maggie and Thandie interrupted them and went on and on and stepped on what the other women were saying. It was incredibly frustrating to watch this. I hope the moderator will take note of this and redirect the question back to the person who was initially answering it.

[@pridenprejudice2004]

Yes. I almost turned it off because the two of them spent so much time interrupting and trying to dominate the conversation.

[@dezinechic]

yes! and then it seemed like maggie was seething when i guess finally thandie dominated with talking about something that had NOTHING to do with the question asked(but watever right) about her daughter getting cast etc. wasnt the question about what they wanted to be growing up? retrospect?

[@tokyoblu79]

Sandra Oh seems like such an emotionally intelligent, authentic, heartfelt person. I could listen to her talk about anything after seeing this.

[@talkbeautywithme]

Came looking to see I wasn’t the only one feeling like this, thandie was extremely irritating after a certain point. As with Maggie, between the two of them I feel they made up over 50% of the conversation. I just wanted to hear more from the others. Elizabeth and Claire barely got a word in.

[@englandsensation]

I wanted to hear more of Angela and Claire.... The moderator really needed to stop Maggie and Thandie.

[@mikayocc]

Seriously!!

[@telectronix1368]

Could be worse, it could have been that other guy as the host.

[@princessjess2915]

The other guy host it would be so much better. He is not very popular but knows how to "control" the guests.

[@user-op5xz2jt3m]

true

[@CreaOneTive]

Angela is a whole MOOD and I'm SO here for it.

[@GabrielleEvaLondon]

I've never seen anything with Sandra Oh in it but she seems so genuine and likeable. Doesn't say the most (looking at you Thandie lol) but its all great. Would have loved to hear from Angela more! She's been acting over 3 decades, she's a fountain of experience. And can we talk about the fact that she just turned 60?! She looks amazing!

[@muadline5989]

Gabrielle Eva Really? Grey’s Anatomy was the biggest show in the 2000s.

[@jamilabrownie]

Right? I’m not a big Grey’s fan but I’ve always liked her. The (first season) of Killing Eve is really great

[@Wellspring604]

Definitely check out the Killing Eve!

[@christinesandersfeld2979]

Don't mind me just waiting 20 minutes for Elizabeth Moss to finally get a chance to speak .....

[@boybriar]

I know. Her Sandra and Angela felt so silenced in this conversation.

[@bloop4196]

@@boybriar I noticed that too ! And they were the most accomplished. Hopefully they come together again

[@margemasc]

I feel like Angela keeps on sharing incredulous looks with Sandra whenever Maggie starts talking.

[@Diamond_tip]

The fuck incredulous mean

[@rossen8384]

After a while, Maggie started getting on my nerves. Not letting the others talk.

[@jamilabrownie]

Now I need a show or movie starring Angela and Sandra please

[@dixienormous6969]

@@Diamond_tip lmaoooo

[@emzl196]

@@Diamond_tip unwilling or unable to believe something of a person, or their manner. Basically it means "is this b**ch serious?" in this case.

[@EranEdry]

I am as gay as a picnic basket but good Lord, could Angela Bassett be any sexier and more beautiful?!

[@freddytw206]

You're still a male. Looks are just a part of a woman. Men judge looks too much.

[@freddytw206]

Give an "average" looking man a cuddle. Looks fade, it's just our cover.

[@Empress1011]

Lol

[@Jenjen-qc5eq]

I love how Sandra Oh got excited about Black Panther.

[@asiamorrison85]

I came here for Angela Bassett and Sandra Oh. This would have been a good roundtable discussion if Thandie and Maggie stop interrupting and just listen.

[@jamilabrown6093]

kia morrison i agree. Sandra and Angela are my favorite.

[@LToote]

Angela and Sandra should do an actors on actors interview even

[@shazzycromo]

Can we get these actors back minus Thandie & Maggie so we can hear what the others have to say

[@4bfam]

Agree!

[@soul423]

I can't believe how annoying Thandie was wtf.

[@halloweenallyearround4889]

Only minus Maggie.

[@Nicky1026]

Thandie and Maggie seem like the types to practice transcendental meditation. Not that there’s anything wrong with being spiritual and feeling one with the universe but it did get annoying that they kept bringing the topic back to themselves and their own stories. It’s one thing to connect to someone else’s story and compliment them in a sense but they focused on their own stories after doing that instead of reflecting back to the person they interrupted. I’m not sure if they’re even aware they’re doing that or if it’s the way this is edited? But would’ve liked to hear the others talk more too.

[@liliannamathers3428]

Only if you take Sandra too. She's quite bizarre.

[@shastaphilip]

Gah, I cried when Sandra Oh talked about getting the Killing Eve lead role. When she said that she didn't even consider that she could be the lead and the realization she had and the shame she had after.. I think a lot of us has discounted ourselves so much to the point where we don't see our own potentials anymore. Hearing it from someone like Sandra who has been in the industry for years and knowing that she was able to rediscover herself is so refreshing

[@FireEmblemWarrior14]

This would have been killer with JUST Angela, Elisabeth, Claire, and Sandra!!!

[@Breerox108]

This table would be so much better as just Elizabeth Moss, Angela Bassett, and Sandra Oh....maybe Claire too.

[@allsmilez13]

Agreed, those 4 are the ones I came to see talk.

[@user-op5xz2jt3m]

def claire the 4 of them

[@miaellebible3007]

I hope the moderator learns from this interview on how to better facilitate conversation at the roundtable. The way in which Thandie & Maggie were allowed to steer the conversation away from the other actresses with about every question became frustrating. It is not just men that have silenced our voices, so have other women who hold a higher privilege in this society and I expect any moderator who addresses that head on to also be proactive in checking that when it happens in their presence. Angela briefly touched on her experience as a dark skin woman. Thandie needs to be more intentional on centering the voices of darker skin actresses above her own. Her choice to consistently over talk everyone in this interview while criticizing the inequality among women was hypocritical and disappointing.

[@mariaramalho1867]

This comment *needs* to be at the very top

[@meg27mm]

YES.

[@CMBlove100]

YES!

[@Charmedsas1]

So well said.

[@estherwebber1491]

Angela Bassett and Sandra Oh -- AMAZINGGG. I would love for them to have a discussion with just the two of them because I think it would be so interesting - they bounce off each other so well. Plus, Angela Bassett's voice is pure beauty😍 Imagine her reading a story to you

[@ARose486]

Can we get one with just Sandra and Angela? because they were constantly talked over and feel they would have such a more insightful and deeper conversation.

[@jabridan1]

Angela's hair is drop dead gorgeous

[@ckbrowne9243]

I love that Angela and Sandra bring up the point of how some women are seen and not seen. In short if we aren't thought of as bangable we aren't seen that way and we are not sexual beings.

[@jaimarabeals3280]

Angela, thank you. Sandra, thank you.

[@edidas99100]

Agreed, although Elizabeth and Claire were also interesting and had so much more to offer considering the depth of the roles they have played/experienced....just the other 2 ruined this for me, by leaving this 4 no time to share their stories.

[@vincevirtua]

43:20 the part where Elizabeth Moss gets to say something, for anyone wondering.

[@dixienormous6969]

Thank you hahaha I wanted to hear her speak more! She DESERVES IT. THAT WOMAN IS INSANELY TALENTED

[@peternagy2575]

Moderator: What role would you like Hollywood to cast you in? Thandie Newton: 10 minute monologue about children

[@mikayocc]

Seriously.

[@eyextacy8412]

Péter Nagy she ruined it with her holier than thou bulldhit. Children aren't suppose to be watching these adult dramas anyway.

[@ariellewht]

Péter Nagy lol literally every time she spoke it’s like she forgets the question and chooses to talk about other things until she remembers it

[@dezinechic]

ty! i was like wait the question was about you growing wanting to be whatever and/or casting. not in retrospect id wanna go back and be my daughter...... what the hell?!

[@TheSdennis89]

She's so so damaged, I feel really sad for her

[@KingKhanAbz]

Awh Angela Bassett is so damn beautiful. Thought she was so damn endearing and gorgeous EVEN as Black Panther's Mum. Shame she's not talking as much.

[@MajLouisa]

I mean is she even real?

[@KingKhanAbz]

MajestueuseLouisa I'm so damn attracted to her.

[@ZenBenzineX]

I was thinking the same... She is ageless

[@Deking24]

KingKhanAbz she tried to but Maggie and tandie wouldn’t shut up and give others a chance.

[@marywulzen8984]

I just want Angela Bassett's arms 😍.

[@paulabrown6840]

Elizabeth Moss hasn’t even spoken yet...and I’m so impressed! She beams acceptance...she listens..she radiates true female power. Lovely. 💕🤷🏻‍♀️

[@imaShawtyy]

You can tell that Maggie is not listening when someone else is leading the conversation, it's literally hurting her that she isn't speaking the whole time. Her and Thandie interrupting everyone else. Jheez. I want to hear more from everyone else! Asians almost never represented in these roundtables, I was really hoping to hear Sandra more. Also, like everyone is saying, Angela Bassett has so much experience that she could've contributed so much more to the conversation, wish we heard more from her.

[@giantjungle]

Sandra Oh's side eye to Maggie Gyllenhaal! Hahaha. Gurl!

[@Tombfan84]

giantjungle where in the video ?

[@alyssalee690]

Disappointed when you have queens of acting Claire, Elisabeth, and Angela and they barely get to talk. Instead it's just Maggie and Thandie harping on sex and misogyny the whole time. These issue are important especially in Hollywood today, but it's sad to see that the conversation never really moved on to talk about craft and acting.

[@Jadorelainie]

EXACTLY! This is why (and I don't want to sound like I bash my fellow women) I like the male actor interviews better! The get to talk about their actual craft, Bryan Craston said something about no matter how difficult the industry has been to you, should always try to not be a pain on everybody's ass and play victim, of course he doesn't deal witht he issues women in film often do but it's true! In every dark story must be a silver lining or a lesson to be learned! These interviews can be so educating and informative if properly done and I sadly only get to see that when men talk about their craft more than they do about their adversities cuz it allows them to grow!

[@sunnykumarr3039]

oh shit! These bitches first talk flirt to get roles and then talk about harassment lol

[@plumeria66]

That’s because women keep believing their victims all the time.

[@edwardmurphy8657]

It honestly feels like there were two tables here, the one Claire, Elizabeth, Angela and Sandra were on and the louder one that Maggie and Thandie were on

[@isabellaconcepcion8387]

You can really tell the actors who follow this path in pursuit of art, humanity, and pure passion...versus "actors" who are in the business to feed their narcissism and need for attention.

[@VivianOlo]

Watched this and couldn't help but see Angela Bassett being spoken over. Seems like a wasted opportunity not to let her speak with all her experience and value. Something about this didn't feel like a balanced conversation at all.

[@Ispmachado]

Sandra Oh is a gem, so glad she is getting recognised

[@kaydee8819]

The REAL SHADE is that neither Thandie nor Maggie were on the thumbnail. Did all that talking begging for attention, and even the people who uploaded let y'all know it wasn't about you.

[@hildajonsdottir837]

Hold on a second. I just looked up Angela Bassett (because I unfortunately didn't recognize her). How on earth is she 60 years old? She looks max 40 years old. She must have found the fountain of youth

[@themurderbotfeed7688]

Black dont crack right?

[@hamburgcowboy]

It's called moisturizer

[@starshippolly]

Watch Stella got her groove back

[@Nunofyabizzzzz]

Came here mostly for Angela Bassett fine ass so disappointed she's not speaking as much. I like what Thandie Newton says but she says too much, she needs to let others speak. And I love Sandra Oh

[@aleshaalexcee1674]

I was here for Angela. She’s got more experience than anyone on the round table. Let her talk. Damn!

[@nobodycares1423]

😆🤣

[@anessalove1537]

I’m sooooooo glad Angela pointed out that she was a director- I was surprised none of them knew that.

[@iheartmakeup113]

Maggie really talked over everyone lol.. It was actually exhausting to observe

[@paradiseblue3124]

I think Thandie was worse she took up 40 minutes of the whole interview

[@cacaotocacao]

Damn, let Elisabeth Moss speak

[@Snakerfriends]

Witness Me! She was so giddy the whole time it was soo infectious. The Handmaid’s Tale destroyed me. I needed this!

[@courtneys8517]

I’d rather not. She’s a Scientologist. Still. In 2018.

[@rirojijoisgr1226]

Courtney S Is that really true? I really hope not.

[@courtneys8517]

Yeah, this is a decent summary. www.elle.com.au/celebrity/elisabeth-moss-scientology-16235

[@MrChibblez]

Who cares lol.. This is about actors and their experiences on the job. Not religion. We're each entitled to our own religion. At least hers isn't hateful unlike most *cough*

[@kitsune-kun2009]

Watching this...reading comments, wondering why everyone's screaming for Thandie and Maggie to shut up... Then screaming myself for Thandie and Maggie to shut up! Lol

[@KIWIchix0r]

OMG! What a lineup! Angela was so under-rated in this. She’s the one I came for, and she got put in the corner.

[@jeremiahbutler8638]

Like, the look on Elizabeth Moss's face when Sandra Oh was talking about her thing is just amazing. That's the stuff of human experience

[@dayvaughnmonroe9540]

Sandra Oh is QUEEN. Everyone at the table looking at her with wild admiration. I smell an Emmy win!

[@rirojijoisgr1226]

How is it that Angela never ages? I mean I know black don't crack, but She actually looks better as she ages. Im seriously starting to think she's a vampire for real.

[@dezinechic]

playing chracters and real life ppl who are either known to or never aged/immortal. vampires and marie laveau.

[@melissalavone6756]

This felt more like an "Actors on Actors" with Thandie and Maggie. Thandie went on forever (not saying what she was saying was wrong but dang girl let someone else have the floor) and Maggie kept interrupting everybody. It's a shame because I love Angela, Elisabeth, and Sandra (not familiar with Claire) and it would have been nice to hear their points of view a bit more.

[@galwaygirl8131]

The most chaotic round table ever. Angela has Queen energy she so incredibly graceful. Maggie and Thandie seem so deeply insecure and it's clearly made their choices in work go a certain way. I have to say this but I can't stand it when people victimise themselves constantly like Thandie does. You overcome it and keep it moving. That's is strength. Thandie mentioning her daughter in a leading role. Like she sounds soo deepy insecure. Sandra is just iconic and Thandie was beyond irritating to watch and listen too truly.

[@NYCITY3]

It's the Thandie Newton and Maggie Gyllenhaal show, LoL

[@JenJHayden]

this happens everytime. the ones i want to hear from dont get the chance to speak lol

[@englandsensation]

M Lee Some actors are so self important, you can tell because they won't shut up. And THR moderators are the worst.

[@InsaneKahuna]

short haired. host and thandie maybe...the rest idunno..

[@sohyeonparkj]

Ikr Last year's roundtable was so interactive and fluid compared to this one

[@mikayocc]

Man, they really need to learn how to let others speak. So annoying to watch!!

[@carswellthorne6440]

Been waiting for this. I love Sandra Oh...

[@daiaxidong7562]

I love her too！！！she is really amazing！

[@trippin916]

Angela Bassett outranks this panel. Shes worthy of seasoned actresses's like, Meryl Streep, Judi Dench, Kathy Bates, Glenn Close, Jodi Foster, Cate Blanchett....all in Bassetts caliber.

[@sharonsmith2771]

No. Not even close!!! Meryl, Judi or Cate, yeah nah! I think she is in the correct panel. Not trying to be funny, just stating the facts.

[@croy4268]

@@sharonsmith2771 Angela is definitely in that caliber so please

[@sharonsmith2771]

@@croy4268 no.

[@croy4268]

@@sharonsmith2771 yes

[@sharonsmith2771]

@@croy4268 sorry...she is def at the correct table. And im willing to bet she would agree.

[@razmataz13drums]

ive been so so impressed by Claire's work. She has quietly and steadily done some truly extraordinary acting. Last man, her latest at this point, is supposed to be all about ryan gosling as neil armstrong, who is obviously great. But its her performance that really grounds the film, that gets to the core

[@ronnivore]

Were manners not taught to Thandie Newton and Maggie Gyllenhaal? Let other people speak!!!!

[@halloweenallyearround4889]

Thandie seemed more eager to connect and make others feel understood and heard. Her intterruptions were more about reasuring and apreciating others' achivements, struggles and perspectives. With Maggie it seems to be more about her inability to empathize with others', specially when it comes to racism and colorism. She was friendly, and is very tactful and polite in a "manners but no real respect" sense. She's kinda stubborn in her own perspectives and experiences. Maybe even a tiny bit patronizing while very eager to be understood and seen. She also seems to have more internalized misogyny that most other people on the roundtable, making excuses for it and accepting crumbs. Which is obviously a process, most women at some point buy into some of the bullshit and it takes effort, selfreflection, humblety, selflove and strenght to break away form it. I think that comes from growing up in Hollywood in a family right at the middle of the action and being raised to talk apologetically, gender stereotypically "femenine", slightly manipulative and softly to males in showbiz and to people in general (that's the reason why people like Mila Jovovich can come off as so plain and disempowered, and the reason why most people of every gender who live in Hollywood seem so plain, out of touch and homogenic too). She's got a very instrospective mind and she's throughtful and respectful most of the time but is very biased by those experiences. If that's actually the case and I'm not very off. This roundtable was insanely brilliant, I'm gonna rewatch it. I came from a male roundtable and the only one who got me engaged was Billy Porter. The others seemed too comfortable and atributed their success to "luck" instead of to white supremacy and heternormativity as it is. Even the other black guy gets roles not only for his talent but bcs he has "manly" manierisms. I mean I feel bad for them too when things go south or when they struggle, but they just don't wanna see things right in the face. It's shameful. They had nothing to say, it was like listening to the same person divided into 3 bodies. Diego Luna was alright too I guess (as well as obviously the other black guy though he was always trying to please white ears), but he has yet to adress his classism and internalized racism. Any human rights movement gets sabotaged from the inside by not taking every oppressed group into account. The situation isn't gonna begin to get better in my country if we don't look at ourselves in the mirror. Of course is not our fault that gringo government genocidal and imperialistic policies and their drugs demand have screwed up Latinoamerica (and the gringo racialized and other oppressed communities). Nor is having such corrupt, genocidal and ecocidal maniacs with bottomless greed for politians but if we don't include the rights of women, LGBT+, disabled, indigenous, black Mexicans, refugees, the most exploited and others into our demands, and recognize white supremacy in ourselves or our past selves we're not really adressing the issue. Anyway, this comment should go on the other video, what I'm saying is that this one was very thought provoking and basically genius. It was a real dialogue despite of interruptions and some misunderstandings. They were meeting eye to eye, and mostly listening and caring for each other. In the other video whenever Porter talked most closed down, looked away or angrily at him. Or with desdain!!! Luna seemed the most respectful at the beggining but then laughed at Porter, mocked him when Porter said he was actually shy in private, and spoke over him. What a Dbag. No matter how many people find Hugh Grant charming and non assuming, the guy is useless as a human or a living being in my book if he can't acknowledge and listen to Billy Porter or anyone else mentioning uncomfortable facts. In this video there were looks of discomfort and even patronizing or pittiful at times but every one except for Maggie in that moment, kept on taking the others and their experiences seriously and saw them as true and worthy of attention. They took it as a learning experience and to connect and listen to others.

[@OneLoveRSR]

They're both Scorpios.

[@schristine159]

Queen ANGELA!!!

[@deerheart87]

amen

[@clemontinediva]

M Lee B.B. b B.B. b

[@orxven1551]

SChristine Previous queen of Wakanda ;)

[@1HARMONICLIFE]

This was basically a convo between Thandie & Maggie. Really wish Angela had been given the opportunity & the respect to speak, b/c I'm sure she has so much wisdom to share. She deserves to be at the table with the greats! She's never really gotten the credit she deserves.

[@aloap0907]

Gosh I need an hour more of JUST Miss Sandra Oh talking about whatever she wants to talk about!!!

[@ricardon8869]

Sandra oh queen of being the baddest of them all.

[@Vitaluv]

Ricardo Noyola She is bad but Queen Angela reigns supreme! Love them both.

[@dezinechic]

BOOM!

[@teedee4095]

Basset is Queen 👑

[@dubm0]

Hahaha, the irony! Claire Foy talking about the photoshoots and wondering why there's just one type of "sexy". Then at 20:05 they are making (or asked to make) those expressions at THR's photoshoot. LOL!

[@joecoe4416]

These women put the blame on men for everything. I bet no man has ever told her how to pose for photos, its other women but of course they will never say that!

[@samaelmalkira9420]

Sources?

[@judeisurufernando674]

DUBMO The Show Must Go On

[@TNDCBaby]

Joe that could make sense if the photographer's weren't mainly male and that's who tends to give them cues. Those faces at that mark were pretty subdued. NO pouting or parted lips. No pushed up boobs or poked out ass. Pretty tame.

[@MrStyle23]

Thandie and Maggie are so rude. They talked over everyone. Very annoying people!

[@freddytw206]

It's a conversation, some times people speak and others don't. Stop judging and listen.

[@MrStyle23]

@@freddytw206 It's very rude to continue to do it. I did listen and I made a fair judgement. How about you watch the video and not worry about what I'm doing. Thanks!

[@lexpoole]

everyone’s upset that Queen Bassett didn’t get much time to talk and was talked over and I agree BUT she is a queen because she does not once try to command the room, she commands it silently, HUMBLY. also. auntie Angela looks 30 which is freakin unbelievable

[@Doomer253]

Look at Angela. Woman edging next to 60 but still fine.

[@adriang6259]

She's awesome.

[@shawnhill946]

Yes lawd!

[@amyr3285]

Wow, she puts most women to shame. She is beautiful (and magnificent in Black Panther).

[@TysheenOrane]

yesssssss

[@breakfastattiffanys741]

Wait what???? 60???

[@maryshalfon]

59:25 ''From cashier at Tesco to Queen, this is a amazing trajectory''. I admire Claire Foy so much, she is one of the best actresses of this generation and she is so humble, she worked so hard to get where she is, she inspires me 😍And I want her, Sandra and Thandie to be friends forever.!!!

[@waterbaby3]

I love this series because I get to hear people talk so passionately, intimately and thoughtfully about their profession. I wish there was a roundtable series for other professions too - architects, doctors, fashion designers, shoemakers and more . It's just so nice to see people enjoy their work and think so deeply about it

[@RikardPeterson]

Yes!

[@houseofcharm4751]

Make it happen!

[@chelseaclark-martin6357]

Maggie Gyllenhaal has to understand that she has come to Hollywood with a lot of power attached to her. Her brother paved the way for her and her name was already recognized before she made it big. That, plus her social location (white) gives her a lot of immediate power and I don't think that she has experienced the same things in the same way as the other women have. That being said, it's not Maggie's fault and she has done nothing wrong, but there is this visible disconnect hanging in the air and I felt the need to share what I think is going on here. Cheers!

[@littlebird8346]

Maggie and Jake are only famous because their parents were big-time Hollywood screenwriters with lots of connections. She seems to see herself as god's gift to acting

[@natalie651]

You forgot to mention that Jamie Lee Curtis is her godmother for heavens sake.

[@zen_m24]

I was hoping to see Lena Headey in this conversation between these amazing actresses. Cersei in Game of Thrones is one of the most interesting antagonists in TV and Lena plays her brilliantly

[@VMYeahVN]

She was probably still busy filming season 8 of Game of Thrones. So i'm sure the scheduling wouldn't have worked out.

[@rozz1864]

yeah im pretty sure theyre still wrapping up filming for the season so thats probably why she wasnt here for this

[@iammilorex]

Do you say she's interesting based on Lena Headey's portrayal or based on the actual character? And also TV just now or ever?

[@zen_m24]

iammilorex Cersei as an antagonist is interesting. She's always been one of the 'bad guys' since season 1 but there were certain moments where she was weak and vulnerable that made me sympathise. I still don't love her character but I understand her motive. Lena's performance also makes it great. To answer your second question, I'd say she's one of the best villain characters in the past decade of television

[@CalebQ]

This table is for the category: Best Actress in leading role. Lena nominated in Actress in Supporting role. 😑

[@1000lautner]

The moderator lost control to Thandie big time. It’s a round table not an interview of one. I was embarrassed for the other actresses.

[@mikayocc]

I really love these discussions, but THR needs to try out a different moderator. Someone who can be conscious of the balance of the conversation (if some are speaking too much, others don't seem as comfortable), and keep one person(s) from going off on a diatribe. Would also love to see a woman of color become a moderator.

[@1000lautner]

mymy Moderator....that’s the word I was looking for! Thandie had great things to say but she should’ve been conscious of the fact that there were 5 other women present who also could have had shared great insights to the conversation. It was only an hour too.

[@charisleighmusic]

Angela and Sandra are my favorite parts of this interview.

[@amritasharma3392]

Opening statement by Sandra Oh that choosing work is like falling in love is so powerful. Suddenly I can understand the maturity I have been feeling in my life, how in the beginning I would choose work n love so stupidly

[@allsmilez13]

54:04 I wonder if Thandie knew that Angela played Michael Jackson's mother in the film The Jacksons: An American Dream. I think the topic of Michael is a soft spot for Angela because of that. Look at her facial expression at this moment.

[@amyr3285]

Also as a child, she grew up listening and dancing to Michael Jackson's songs, then along comes this Thandie person making fun of him as being a role model. The lolm ln Angelas face tells all.

[@dezinechic]

i think thandie had spouted so much verbal diarrhea that when it was nearing the end she just got over zealous in trying to say something funny/zingy near the end, b/c it was just really damn odd to even make the comment honestly.

[@atirad8]

GIIIIIIRRRRRRL, I was already sick of her monopolizing the comments, but when she proceeded to DISRESPECT MR. MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON I immediately proclaimed her as wacko emanating from the city of tabloid that coined it. HOW DARE SHE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@judyfitch5279]

I caught that, too. I paid close attention to Angela's expressions. The entire time, I was physically uncomfortable with how she was interrupted and talked over. She was who I wanted to hear from most.

[@britneypage7342]

Iwas thinking the same thing. Angela did not think her comment was funny. Her face was like, Don't go there.

[@TheAggie2309]

Why the heck is Sandra Oh's name not in the title of the video?!

[@HaHaLooLoo]

OMG YES WHERE IS IT HWR?????

[@Melons42]

I love the push back and discussion in this round table. And I love the way Sandra speaks with her hands and body.

[@iceking6914]

Sandra have so much emotion in the way she express herself, ITS SO THEATRICAL YET GENUINE. I LOVE HER I WOULD DIE FOR HER.

[@rirojijoisgr1226]

Now I see what everyone is saying. Thandie and Maggie killed this whole interview by over talking and talking over people. I blame the host for not taking better control.

[@robynb1262]

Wanted to hear Angela

[@LyricalWhip2012]

Ugh...I wanted to hear Angela Bassett expound on her perspective of sexuality in her roles, but everyone cut her out verbally. I mean, she sat and listened for God knows how long to listen to everyone --my bad--Thandie and Maggie speak for damn near 9 mins before she spoke up. It's been19 mins and they never came back to her. I almost forgot Elisabeth Moss was there lol-- ugh--I don't have patience today for this fuckery. I'll finish this up when I'm a little more patient.

[@sweety1009]

Elisabeth Moss is so intelligent and lovely :) Shame a select few hogged the conversation, but it was very endearing to see she has the beautiful, respectful trait of listening to other people. Especially in this "extroverted" world..

[@dihboas]

I absolutely love Thandie, her work and the matters she spoke about but, damn gurl! Let the others have their moments as well hahaha

[@nobodycares1423]

😆😆😆

[@MikeA15206]

Damn, Thandie sure can talk. No joke, she was talking was like 50% of the time.

[@nobodycares1423]

🤣🤣😆😆😆😂😂😂😂😂🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@locheda3519]

The synchronized “ohhh” nd “umhum” have me chuckling 😂😂

[@turnedaround4954]

I clicked for Ms Bassett, can we have an edited version of just Angela talking? Someone needs to tell Thandie, she ain't that interesting, take a breath, I was embarrassed for her several times. Her time with Oprah has gone to her head!! Maggie is terrific normally, but she got sucked into a chat-off with Newton here. Sandra is a revelation. Elizabeth is so respectful. Claire is so real, loved her.