FULL Drama Actresses Roundtable: Janelle Monáe, Jennifer Aniston, Zendaya, & More | Close Up

[@martynalipinska4104]

Helena being the only one with a dark background make so much sense

[@strawberriesncandii]

Right?! She’s extra without trying and I like it.

[@mfe23]

Love, Love, Love Helena...(!)

[@Dop3ritrean]

I mean, she’s Bellatrix, after all. ☺️

[@NonchalantDebutante]

I’d be suspicious if she were in a well lit room with white walls, that’s just not HBC lol

[@yareli436]

isn't her time zone different? suits her tho

[@momogirl29]

Zendaya's "boom" after Janelle's words is everything!

[@thisended2570]

can you please say time

[@nicosndv]

7:50

[@theL81Again]

Exactly... I was getting upset with the talking points. It just seemed like some just crawled out from under a rock. Thank you for getting us back to having a discussion, Janelle! You could see the discomfort.

[@BgJimy]

Totally haha.

[@poetvallyo]

EVERYTHING 😅

[@sinabonz8108]

The way they looked at Zendaya when she was talking is so heartwarming, they looked like proud older sisters.

[@raiibabyyy6544]

Ik🥺

[@XanStephP]

I've always been impressed with Zendaya even when she was like 14. She's so eloquent, mature, confident and powerful. She's just excellence, gifted and a true professional. You don't really see that often even in most adults. *Or maybe I haven't*

[@PNTTVReacts]

'sisters'? LOL...3 out of the 5 other women could have been her Mother and Rose as well if she had her at 15...but I see what you're saying.

[@sinabonz8108]

@@PNTTVReacts my bad, they look so young I forgot how old they were

[@TiaJ17]

I lowkey feel as if she was upset because of the questions that lady was asking. Idk I just feel like the interviewer was coming for her ☹️

[@jennaxm]

janelle shifted the ENTIRE tone of the rest of the interview with that opener. Really made them check their privilege at the door. Hearing them talk about a viral pandemic & systemic racism as a “blessing in disguise” was so cringe. Thank god they got janelle in this roundtable because zendaya was clearly thinking it, but i dont think she would have said anything as she’s a little more timid it seems, but janelle was very much no holds barred right from the jump. Had to rewind that part, it literally gave me chills lmao this interview just made me love her even more

[@jennaxm]

@M. Jacobson you referencing a "conservative actress" as the end all be all is literally everything i need to know lmao that doesn't even make sense. You and your "writer friend" should educate yourselves a little more instead of going through life thinking that just because bad things happen to white people too, it means that systemic racism doesn't exist. That's a very dangerous ideology to have...

[@bella4644]

@@jennaxm It's pointless to discuss with the M.Jacobsons of this world. They think in their tiny minds that its all a fuss about racism.

[@zairabandy8695]

@@jennaxm Well is going to take like 1 billion of Janelle´s to remove systematic racism. which is sad but is the truth. I don't think we will see it in our generation.

[@jennaxm]

Zaira Bandy everything has to start somewhere. I’d rather fight the fight & not see the final end product than to never start at all

[@jenster29]

@M. Jacobson best comment on here. 👏👏

[@mariamarkkanen4337]

I love how Zendaya's first contribution is a short and simple "Boom".

[@maddfinn11]

Yeah she’s too scared to mess up her perfect look she’s never say anything to real

[@maddfinn11]

@Melissa Koala yeah cause that’s popular. It’s popular to talk about racism and “social issues” She’d never come out and say what she’s actually thinking. Otherwise the media would stop treating her like a princess.

[@eaqua56]

​@@maddfinn11 She definitely has in the past. I remember when she, years ago, clapbacked at journalists who were making fun of her afro-centric hairstyles.

[@hlanganisaganamfana9000]

@@maddfinn11 Zendaya has been speaking about a lot of serious topics .She always addresses social and racial injustice, she always speaks HER mind and is very wise beyond her years.She is a role model to many because she is hands on .So you don't know Zendaya very well .maybe go do research

[@hlanganisaganamfana9000]

@Melissa Koala Speaking about rasicm is not fun especially when you go though it.Zendaya doesn't speak about it case it is popular she speaks about it cause it is what all people of colour go through.

[@abrahamcb]

Helena Bonham Carter has to be one of the coolest persons on earth

[@user-xe3xo4iz7e]

Alongside Tim Burton

[@shambhavisharma2592]

Correction, if I may, *Helena Bonham Carter is the coolest person on earth*

[@blu33sclu33s]

I love her accent soo much

[@shambhavisharma2592]

@Michelle you just stated my fantasy!!! I'm exposed (except I don't smoke)

[@nasb2218]

I know she's so different 😍😍

[@ema6250]

Am i the only one who noticed when Zendaya was talking everyone everyelse was smiling at her like they were her proud aunts?? I thought it was rlly sweet Just me, ok lol

[@maryem7186]

lol 100%

[@rozyy15]

I totally did! 😂

[@MissBelle127]

I love the support!!

[@trdxxl]

Yes literally starting @13:36 😭💚💚

[@pato_007]

Yasss

[@Heedy770]

Hats off to Janelle for bravely holding up the mirror of privilege to every single one of them who were saying that the pandemic has oddly been a blessing in disguise giving them the time of reflection. Its been a blessing for them because they're privileged enough to live just fine without having to work daily, they'll be fine if they don't earn a penny for months on end...they'll be fine because they don't have a landlord to kick them out or police shooting them for being on the streets after being kicked out...Thank you Janelle for bravely not settling for empty white responses of "prayers and thoughts"..Thank you for being brave enough to make them uncomfortable by mentioning their privilege and lack of action towards solidarity. EDIT: I was only shading Jen, without trying to be explicit. Don't have any problem with the other actresses.

[@annaleticiaazevedobezerra3443]

yesss omg i just can’t believe when jennifer starts to talk that bunch of sh*t already in the beginning

[@caslusfilho]

@@annaleticiaazevedobezerra3443 mermã, minha cara no chão... Ela já vive em outro mundo... Um mundo paralelo, sla... As much as I love jeniffer, she really embarrassed me in the beginning of this talk.

[@Heedy770]

One thing I'm glad about tho is that she took the hint and shut right up later on.

[@mollyfoxxx]

This pandemic has been a time of anger and frustration for me, I’m not spending any time working on me, I’m trying to get Trump out of office, trying to defund the police and move through the world with numbness as you see a black person get murdered what seems like every other day

[@mollyfoxxx]

At least Helena (and we know Zendaya) had the mind to know how privileged they sounded and she’s not even American

[@KEYRENITY]

Jen: "Gratitude and solitude!" Janelle: *5 min discourse into the socioeconomic rift caused by covid and social unrest* Jen: 👁️👄👁️

[@seliyahsfairys]

LMFAO

[@Gigi-ki5su]

Janelle is amazing

[@ebbwasthere]

THIS IS IT! I’m done 💀 The accuracy is immaculate

[@PaolaTheTimeLord]

i'm dead !!!! for real her look was that emoji meme

[@lexie8516]

LMAAOOOOOO

[@anachocolate1262]

Janelle saying “this is not a time of reflection for our people” is everything.

[@mollyfoxxx]

Reese really has her toes dipped in *everything* AND she has 3 kids. She’s such a sweetheart. Also, I love how she fan-girled over Zendaya and let her know how much she appreciates her and loved her in Euphoria, she’s such warm person.

[@lilliesinthegard32]

@@siumahin9049 she yelled at someone back in 2013 and suddenly she's an horrible person today lmao

[@mollyfoxxx]

Siuma Hin I’m sure there are things you’ve said while blackout drunk that you wish you could take back. That was over 7 years ago and she’s learned from the experience and apologized profusely, she’s clearly trying to right her wrongs. Watch Little Fires Everywhere.

[@joboykin6740]

@@siumahin9049 I read an article in a mental health magazine recently and it said that we are all different people about every 10 years. And think about it. It's true.

[@starryteardrops]

Siuma Hin that was 7 years ago

[@lilliesinthegard32]

@@siumahin9049 people's personality definitely change. I wouldn't say she's a great person since we don't really know these people but saying she didn't change at all doesn't make sense

[@KhairulAmeer]

its Zendaya shaking her leg under the table for me

[@12CANTMATTER]

I don’t that too, habit

[@jeneipowers6341]

I mean I’d probably do the same thing knowing I’m talking to so many seasoned actresses

[@jeneipowers6341]

I’d be so nervous lol

[@Someone-ro8yv]

Lmao true😂

[@nrsndr]

I noticed she has that habit when she’s nervous or impatient perhaps?

[@anya97able]

Gosh I'm literally crying because everyone is so supportive and encouraging of Zendaya.

[@jumpforjoy6]

Oh go back to your zendaya fan account

[@valentine8187]

jumpforjoy6 why so negative 🦕

[@IWantToMature85]

Zendaya can’t even act.

[@cyndeshepherd6518]

That’s literally why I am in Love with her

[@cyndeshepherd6518]

Zechariah Cameron what 😳🖕🖕🖕

[@livinginspanglish3724]

That moment Janelle shot down the rainbows and butterflies and brought the white voices to reality real quick.

[@gmrr21]

Brought down the whole interview after she spoke. Fully understand what she wants to mention but. It stopped being a conversation and it was absurdly hostile. Saying that people need to prove themselves is just too much. If you don’t want help then or voices speaking for the movement, then do it yourself. Doesn’t seem to have been working at all without external help.

[@catnior]

@@gmrr21 I agree but I still complete understand why she did what she did and why she said what she said however uncomfortable the message needs to be brought across.

[@FCLaney]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Fr tho!

[@mattsaracen7]

@@gmrr21 she answered honestly. You view it as hostile but what was she supposed to do? Act like everything is fine? This is a painful time, she is in pain and just had to listen to Helena saying it is a privilege to live in the making of history as she sits in her nice home in england as a white woman while Janelle is in America as a black woman watching people who look like her get killed for nothing.

[@catnior]

Pennywise Discount Negroids She knows if she wasn’t “rich” she may be in the same position as the women and men who look just like her. That’s scary.

[@African_Cheese]

Janelle really did not come to play here, sis had been ready with that monologue since she got the call to do this. Come through sis!

[@vipulnarang4295]

So nobody is gonna talk about how good the interview is.... Much better than that interrupter

[@oiskypoisky2674]

Yes but the "interrupter" has improved a lot. He's making progress. I'm still irritated by him from time to time but the last thing I saw of him was way better than before.

[@megmarch6814]

@@oiskypoisky2674 who is interrupter ?

[@oiskypoisky2674]

@@megmarch6814 I think his name is Stephen Galloway. He also does these roundtables and yes he interrupts to much but he has gotten better.

[@quantumwitcher9376]

She's always been the best at these

[@Rollinjoint]

And how funny is that i know who the interrupter is lool

[@nehircaglayan6868]

janelle looks really proud when Zendaya speaks

[@dylanrodriguez4006]

Janelle Monáe talking is so interesting, when she spoke up, she made like a speech

[@jumpforjoy6]

🥴 She loves the sound of her own voice 🙄🙄

[@Jaylah234]

omg get out of here with your hate, just shutup omg

[@love_handel4378]

jumpforjoy6 she’s a black woman speaking and somehow that’s too much she literally talked as much as any other white actress but cuz she’s black

[@seeksolace2059]

@@natalieanastasia3989 nah its the stupid ass comment for me, its the ignorance for me, and its the cat for me

[@ieatpancreas2005]

@@natalieanastasia3989 why? Cause shes being serious or sum

[@Juerkahn]

Janelle's speech was so sharp and honest that It got right through my soul. She's out of this world. Amazing.

[@lilianal410]

The way Helena looks like her characters and her room matches her looks

[@sxo2320]

Every word Janelle Monae spoke is beyond just inspirational but essential that these tough conversations that black people often have to start should be everyone else's job to finish.

[@nemir6872]

Like "de-fund the police"? I'm no American, but I can't comprehend why people think that de-funding police would increase it's quality instead of the complete opposite.

[@alexfriendarts4165]

@@nemir6872 Because there is genuinely no reason for the police to be armed like soldiers, covered from their feet to the top of their head. A lot of situations don’t need for the police to actually be involved in, they lack of training, we know it, for example when suicidal people call the hotline, they send the police. They are not social workers, they don’t have a degree in mental health-related problems. Instead of de-escalating situations they might instead worsen it (shooting on autistic people..). You could defund the police and distribute that money to other infrastructures with more specific knowledge and experience to solve these issues. We know that involving police in situations of abuse (partners beating their wives/husbands) is not the best solution to come-up with, studies have been made and they all show that an important amount of policemen are abusive with their partners (that applies in other countries like France too). Defunding an over-funded structure to distribute more fairly would also help keep crime rates low, studies have been made to prove that as well.

[@nemir6872]

@@alexfriendarts4165 As for the "police has no genuene reason to be armed like soldiers" - yeah, in Europe, where the people aren't free to buy warfare weapons and generally don't have weapons, or have extremely strict laws on weapons.... "A lot of situations don’t need for the police to actually be involved in, they lack of training" And they are gonna get more and better training via defuding? It's not even about funding it's the laws and requirements. The lower the funding, the lower the standard, the worse the police. (That being said I don't know how USA police funding works - if most of the funding goes into weapons, then the primary issue isn't funding but gun laws) As for policemen being generally more abusive. Well... Abusive and violent jobs tend to do that to people. I still can't connect that to funding. In fact that sounds like the police education, standards to becoming one, available psychiatric help and overall training quality aren't a) funded enough b) funded the right way. You wanna make police useful in your country, not disable it - that doesn't serve anyone. This is all none of my business ofc, but imho USA aint gonna solve a single police problem until they change gun laws - cuz only then will you make police "Less trigger happy/kill happy", and raising requirements to becoming a police officer - hardly achievable via de-funding. And then you have the US prison system that is complete trash... Not to mention how courts function, there are so many problems that "de-funding police" is the last thing that should be on anyone's list that wants an impactful change (long term)

[@madiseen5376]

Nemir I think of it as our education system (and other sectors) gets little to none, but the police are overpaid the wealth is just unequally distributed

[@madiseen5376]

Nemir like I think it’s dumb to just say defund the police with no action plan, things will get reaaalllyyy shitty if it’s not done right

[@mollyfoxxx]

This is a powerful group of women but I’m so drawn to Zendaya for being so accomplished and mature at such a young age and Janelle for her beautiful voice and mind.

[@paydro25]

lol one GOOD show and some disney shows.. could be just luck or a start of a career! not hating just saying don’t give her too much props when she hasn’t done enough

[@uniquemarie3015]

Pedro A she’s also played in 3 big movies. Honestly she has done a lot and made a household name for herself. I think she’s done enough.

[@speedone1509]

Pedro A lol what you saying she is going to be the top actress very soon

[@user-ij2gz3bn1h]

@@paydro25 its not just about the quantity of the work but the quality. she's phenomenal in Euphoria and much better than many actors who've been working at the top for decades.

[@belle-ashton2167]

Thank you for this comment, these two women are so inspiring and talented

[@momogirl29]

Did anyone else wonder whether Zendaya thought about Bellatrix Lestrange while Helena was talking since she's such a big HP fan?

[@hannahroselyn88]

i know i did myself

[@cordareoswait4273]

As a fan there is no way that she didn’t have an inner monologue coaching herself not to fan out and to not call her Bellatrix

[@brown.sugarr289]

@@hannahroselyn88 me too I thought 😂😂

[@TitoTimTravels]

Doesn't everyone think of Bellatrix when they see her?

[@ithamarlowe6158]

Everyone thought about Bellatrix right away. What are you talking about? she never breaks character.

[@Moni_King]

Actually this is an advertisement for airpods.

[@wordsme]

😂 😂

[@VanessaLisette]

Bruh! FR lololol

[@drabnerd]

I had literally just scrolled to see if anyone had on wired earbuds when I came across your comment lmao

[@akiylagarrett5691]

Lmaooo

[@dujaalabboushi]

😂😂😂😂

[@katherinechambers6954]

The way they all crack up when Helena speaks because she’s so normal yet being such an amazing and famous actress 🤩

[@taleytaleytaley]

Interviewer: so how’s the pandemic conditions been for y’all? Everyone: kinda nice, right? lol Janelle Monáe: no 💕

[@Skeezer66]

IKR?!! She changed the whole flow of the show!

[@maybewise]

Lol. Janelle representing for the average person. Even though I was lucky enough to PICK UP a job during the pandemic, I keep in mind that not everyone is as lucky. Most people dont have the privilege to just consider this a long vacation. This has been a REALLY trying and depressing time for people.

[@prettytalia143]

Wheein Here 100% agree. This pandemic forced me to realize just how privileged I am. And in turn awakened the philanthropist in me.

[@SadieHartMusic]

i was literally cringing for the entire 4:36 until someone let Janelle speak!!! jesus lord what in the actual hell?? a part of addressing our privilege is to share it. let the black women speak y’all. it’s 2020!!!!

[@prettytalia143]

Sadie Hart Yes, she definitely set the tone for the rest of the interview, which actually improved the interview, for sure!!

[@lucerolopezetcheverry9476]

zendaya's future is so bright ✨ i love her

[@imanshah8250]

Janelle: talks about everything happening with BLM and the pandemic Zendaya after hearing the whole speech: “boom”

[@ttephi3667]

I know. How profound hey?

[@lauder2215]

Yulp, Zendaya had suspiciously nothing to say about Black Lives Matter.

[@tanii6865]

Lauder yes she has

[@emk2214]

@@lauder2215 shes the youngest one there by a lot. that prob why she doesnt feel comfortable i guess

[@melissadavis18]

Lauder damn her if she did, damn her when she don’t.

[@syreceevans5662]

Helena saying “do you girls...women...humans...” trying to respect everyone and anyone who has possibly different pronouns is so wonderful and greatly appreciated ❤️

[@hello-il4mm]

I adore her

[@brianasmith3703]

THIS!!!! Janelle was amazing ...Helena's listening face is EVERYTHING lol.....Reece! yes. ....Zendaya, love herrrrrr

[@geraldmoncano]

The only 4 people on here i came to watch.

[@LaDeeDah]

Read your comment then her listening face popped up lmao

[@wingeyes]

sigh celebrities calling the pandemic a blessing. Must be nice not to worry about jobs and money and safety

[@dope3618]

ikr

[@miurtouissi1093]

@@jamesmarie33 brah....

[@cheddarcheese09]

I feel what you’re saying. But to bring another perspective.. although I obviously don’t see the sickness or the deaths as a blessing, this Covid season has forced me to slow down and evaluate my life and get even closer to God so I’m a happier person. I know that’s not everyone’s experience but it’s been mine and I’m also still broke lol. Broke but feeling fulfilled. Covid made me realize how blindly busy I was living and neglecting things that I shouldn’t neglect

[@maaj0]

You know... I'm not white or rich, but I see the pandemic as a kind of a blessing, in the way that it has teached me to be thankful for the things that I have and to work harder for what I want in my life.

[@lulukati2]

It is a blessing. The planet got to breathe and for them they got to lay back and not worry about not having a job too! They got they’re time. If you’ll consider your perspective include theirs.

[@IrinkaKh]

Helena just chilling in her bedroom ugh the legend

[@hello-il4mm]

She's so iconic

[@chance_dom]

So proud of Janelle’s contribution to this conversation! Each actress had a unique viewpoint and were able to compliment each other so well. I admire them so much mostly because they have positive intentions in all that they do, more importantly during this great change we are all embarking on!

[@dihboas]

Zendaya saying "boom" after Janelle's speech was so subtle and right and I loved it

[@eddiedebarr]

Helena is so observant. She listens and responds at the perfect times...Love her interaction with Janelle...I like them together!!

[@gcool6707]

Helena Bonham-Carter doesn’t know how brilliant she is. Also, Janelle said what needed to be said around that group of privileged women. It’s like they don’t realize that they aren’t like other women, they aren’t like other people.

[@bestetass]

I guess she knows she is brilliant. She sarcastically laughs at some parts.

[@eddiedebarr]

of course they are. that is a ridiculous statement.

[@whentheheartspeaks4306]

every human being matters regardless of our diversity and status in life and what we did to others. the worst thing is we harm one's soul thru our words. No one has been exempted of this pandemic, climate change, cruelty, damage, pain and all the chaos in the world. just be grateful that we are still alive to reflect and be ready at any moment we will face death. many people are suffering not only a specific group of people but other creatures on earth. try to look and listen to what is happening around you... care not only for the affected but for those who harmed you. To forgive someone is the best thing you can give to yourself. conquer your battles esp from within(hatred, envy and all the wickedness we have)

[@mosca-tse-tse]

Like Janelle is not privileged? She’s does movie after movie and is always on the news.

[@saraamin5494]

Janelle still has class privilege. She's rich. Please don't act like she's a woman of the people.

[@dsutanto26sep]

Lacey Rose needs to hold EVERY roundtable interview for The Hollywood Reporter!

[@samsoniteman]

Agreed!

[@casper7319]

Yup the guy who does it, doesn't do the best job with women

[@nikkicole54321]

Shes my favorite interviewer.

[@amy_yoshikawa]

@@casper7319 Mr.Bean 😂😂😂

[@eddiedebarr]

YES

[@riley1892]

I want this interviewer do every roundtable after this. She asks really thought provoking questions and actually lets the actresses answer them

[@shankapa3182]

"Boom". See this is why Zendaya is the GOAT for her generation. Mad respect.

[@maddfinn11]

No

[@hoi-polloi]

Janelle Monáe wasn't here for page filler nonsense interview went straight to the reality and discussing the issues

[@TB-cs2zi]

When Janelle speaks they SPEAK. you know those people who are quiet but have a loud presence - you just want to listen to everything they have to say, that's Janelle. I have so much respect for them.

[@BlameItOnMercury]

She*

[@daniescobarm]

Dang the contrast in the answers within the first few minutes... the experience of the white actresses versus janelle... wow, I love them all and know they have good intentions, but they were truly speaking only to their privilege until she spoke

[@seeksolace2059]

@@queenchanel2017 I'm black and I'm curious as well. I genuinely want know, so can you educate me?

[@queenchanel2017]

@@seeksolace2059 Educate yourself. There's so many people who are capable enough of being knowledgeable but instead choose to be ignorant. Janelle Monae is the embodiment of black freedom and expression. Clearly you both don't even know who she is or what she represents and I hate to see it. Do sumn about it.

[@seeksolace2059]

@@queenchanel2017 Yes ma'am! I understand what I need to do now.😂

[@ach4049]

As if Janelle is not also provided and rich.

[@speedone1509]

Queen CHANEL I know truth hurts.Janelle has done nothing for black advocacy so plz don’t even start.

[@aleclynch6186]

Janelle Monae and Zendaya were so incredibly thoughtful and incisive. Also, absolute LOVE how star struck every single member of Oceans 8 is with Rihanna

[@jumpforjoy6]

I bet they didn't give a shit

[@SpeakinThaTruth69]

@@jumpforjoy6 the set photos beg to differ....out with your hate

[@jumpforjoy6]

@@SpeakinThaTruth69 ooh posing for a photo... That's proof then

[@SpeakinThaTruth69]

@@jumpforjoy6 Lol funny yu thought i was taking about photos they posed for rather than the genuine off guard photos of them while filming the movie😂

[@antoniolara8779]

I am happy that Zendaya got an emmy nomination. She is an excelent actreess, Euphoria it's just the beginning. I am proud of her.

[@HairMakeupSkinBody]

She won❤️

[@tylerpurrden]

It's so great, she beat out Jen Aniston (who is a total hack of an actress) for the award.

[@HairMakeupSkinBody]

tylerpurrden yeah, I love all the ladies on the round table but it’s nice to see a youngster winning, it brings life back to whatever’s happening in Hollywood at the moment

[@gaila.9852]

@@tylerpurrden You can compliment someone without tearing down someone else. I highly doubt Zendaya would appreciate this comment.

[@tylerpurrden]

@@gaila.9852 Aniston does not belong at that table! I was actually on set as an extra in a movie where she had *one* scene to film where she was supposed to walk across a crosswalk in front of Pike Place Market (Seattle). They shut down the market for the whole day to accommodate the production (which is hella expensive and inconvenient for all the businesses that get affected there). The director wanted a fill scene with them walking and chatting but no direct dialogue for her. She had her stand-in do it - she didn't even leave her hotel room that day! Conversely, her co-star Aaron Eckhart shot for over 12 hours that same day; it was also his 40th birthday

[@jf1dno467gdsxjtdzjk5]

Watching Helena's face expressions is so awesome, it's really visible she does not try to conceal her reactions, she doesn't put on any filter or a face, she just doesn't care. I love it & I love her

[@Kaysxedits]

right LOL I litteeterelly took screenshots of her faces lol

[@kimbrown5024]

Yes, I love her too... I actually think she was my favorite one of the panel. She seems more down to earth and real.

[@BlueBeachRanger]

European actors and actresses are just so real...Helena sets herself apart from the whole set. I've often seen it in interviews and videos.

[@NonchalantDebutante]

They always seem so distinguished. Acting is their craft not just their profession

[@fbspin]

@@NonchalantDebutante Also most European actors are academically trained which I believe also sets them apart

[@vblack172]

@@fbspin in what way does that set them apart?

[@coolkidscorner724]

@@vblack172 drama schools in England are very brutal especially the higher schools as due to they training us to be able to survive in LA

[@vblack172]

@@coolkidscorner724 oh, that makes sense. thank you for your reply.

[@adrianadalmeida1532]

Jennifer Aniston: although it's been hard times, I find it amazing as well, because it's bringing everyone together so beautifully... Me: Huh???? Janelle: I don't find it an amazing time watching my people suffering and being victimized for all those years, including now, publicly... Zendaya: BOOM!

[@norh268]

I love jen she is very Optimistic 🥰 and i I understand what she meant

[@tweetybaby1100]

@Violet. honestly the first thing I thought of when she said that was domestic violence and child abuse rates skyrocketing during quarantine, I know she's being optimistic but come on, she could've at least acknowledged that things aren't all sunshine and rainbows atm

[@no-nd4cr]

Timestamp bc my brain is dumb

[@IWantToMature85]

Jen said nothing wrong, but a lot of you just want to fault white people for everything. Keep this up and the world will not be great, because you are trying to guilt people for things they had absolutely nothing to do with.

[@IWantToMature85]

ＬＬＡＭＡ ＬＬＡＭＡ for someone who wasn’t talking about race, you sure wrote an essay about it. Lastly, I am actually black.

[@larayjahill]

Yes Janelle! I absolutely love how calm, collected, and articulate she is.

[@rachaelshay7649]

That was big for me when reese said "differently abled people". The disabled population exists.

[@rehabig5311]

Thank you, I think that's the MOST relegated people always, and EVERYBODY forget them.

[@pamelac.5600]

THANK YOU!! I liked that too. After the BLM stuff started I understood, however, it going on and on is getting tiring.......HELLO welcome to my world being born with Spina bifida. Left out, teased, used, humiliated, etc. I don't get on a soap box about my life!

[@dragongal394]

yes!!! i agree

[@dragongal394]

Pamela C. "getting tiring" ?? wow okay... thousands of black people are dying every day due to the systems in place and youre tired of the discourse??? imagine how black people feel every day. they dont get to be "tired". Respect black lives as you would respect disabled lives. BLACK DISABLED LIVES ALSO MATTER!!!!

[@rosemfall6717]

@@dragongal394 thank you. It's frustrating to see people get so caught up in their own struggle they dont think about everyone else's. As if intersectionality doesn't exist, Pamela C s comment just completely erased the existence of black disabled lives

[@TheKatiecoxx]

How’s everyone been handling these trying times? Jennifer: the pandemic has been great! Zendaya and Janelle: 👁👄👁

[@jaylafreeman4097]

Lmao right

[@ciearamaigan3889]

Frr she’s so insensitive.

[@jessicajoerndt428]

It was great for me too! Everyone’s experience was different, doesn’t mean that Jen was wrong. That was just what Jen‘s experience was. She also didn’t say that it was great, she said that it was a blessing. For me it was a great experience to slow down and reflect on my own personal traumas among other things. But it’s also ok that Janelle and Zendaya had different experiences and that they brought those to light and how different it was from mine. It’s important to hear their voices. But it’s also not gonna quiet me from saying with my experience was. Lol 🤦‍♀️ people need to chill

[@eddiedebarr]

@@ciearamaigan3889 why

[@eddiedebarr]

@@jessicajoerndt428 yes

[@TheLoserface45]

Helena Bonham Carter was AMAZING in this interview. Her humor is SO DRY. My fav quotes of hers in this interview. “It’s all uppers and downers... the legal ones” “The only parts for women were SO BAD” “Everyone else has the funny lines... and What I’m doing is sooooo booooring”

[@lesmore10LA272]

what about when she said that the script of planet of the apes was bad. I died so funny lol

[@vigreymunds8921]

After this interview I think I found a new love for her she’s great

[@sunner108]

No offense but I'm really here just to hear from Zendaya and Janelle.

[@DOLPHINLADYFOXandPUP]

me too! Janelle is so well spoken! she has been awake/aware/political since day one!!! hell she is a true trail blazer! love her! don't know Zendaya..

[@SCharlesDennicon]

The others are too white ?

[@jakaylatoussaint9451]

SCharlesDennicon no I don’t think that’s what she meant maybe because (like me) they’re just our favorite❤️

[@minnapuris2239]

bro same

[@corbinlopez650]

absolutely

[@colstonlchinese]

I like this interviewer; she's so personable and interested.

[@PP-vm8zo]

She asked some very intelligent questions

[@ziia_zoozoo5231]

Ikr.

[@trianajackson334]

She should be black

[@lonewalkerproductions]

@Anthony Colon Jr. the English guy is pretty good actually. Although he used to interrupt a bit too much lol

[@adamprokulewicz5534]

Yes, finally👏🏻 finally a female host and a very well prepared one. Million times better than the English interrupter and the American one

[@iford7576]

I remember protesting with Janelle back in 2016 and I knew she was about to drop some truths at this roundtable. She’s been protesting for years and finally we’re getting heard!

[@juliak9899]

Jennifer: "How everyone pulls together has been stunning to watch" Me: Recalls back to the compilations of people fighting over toilet paper

[@iamhaleighruth]

Helena fully called the planet of the apes script terrible BWHAHAHA, I love this woman so much

[@mickyjoe97]

I imagine even when she was with Tim Burton she was letting him know exactly how she felt about it lol

[@nazaninmaily2030]

@@mickyjoe97 lol haha and that’s when they met .

[@aroldo211]

It's scary how someone who i didn't know, i never talked to, i didn't know her history, her personality, what makes she laugh, she cries, can say exactly how i feel every sing day, in an unconscious way ... What amazing human being is Janelle Monáe!!!! She gives me chills

[@angeliquereg]

yesss and her music is so great too! i recently started listening and WHEWW does she have a voice

[@Kariiiiiii]

Zendaya was nervous nervous, the leg bounce lol. However, she did amazing with her answers and as for Janelle, wow just wow🙌🏾❤️

[@marisolgonzalez5065]

she looked tired and nervous all in one

[@gaila.9852]

Timestamp?

[@danaeromero8586]

Was she nervous? I got the feeling she was extremely agitated at how they other women answered the first question. Her twitch greatly subsided after Janelle spoke.

[@msdenise1234567]

I love how Helena is struggling with her earphone, but she has just put it in the wrong ear 😂

[@sumaiyacotwal2657]

Janelle really came here for the representation and I just feel so proud to be a woman of colour . Zendaya is so respectful . It’s like she feels like she’s not on their level and should just sit and grasp all that she can . She only really talks when she’s spoken to . I love a humble queen.

[@winleel]

Jen’s statement about how great and reflective this time is so out of touch and Janelle’s eloquent retort is genuine and priceless. Throughout Janelle’s calm and heartfelt talk Jen looks visibly uncomfortable and even hardened at some points.

[@theonlyinfini]

Rachel KAREN Green was popping up a little bit

[@letiziamauriello7026]

theonly infini LMFAO😂😂

[@seliyahsfairys]

@@theonlyinfini LMFAO

[@seliyahsfairys]

Exactly

[@saraj871]

I noticed the same thing, almost defensive.

[@noops99]

everyone smiling when zendaya was speaking warmed my heartttttt

[@amm4858]

Did AirPod sponsor this video?

[@arunarao7335]

I noticed the same thing😂

[@jimmygillard]

They should have real mics.

[@adamek9750]

Too bad AirPods mics are pretty shit. Even the wired earpods are better.

[@ziia_zoozoo5231]

I was like 'oh everyone's wearing the same' 😀.

[@cyntialady468]

I was gonna say that🤣🤣🤣

[@stalonso206]

This is the cleanest Zoom call I've ever seen

[@eternitysafro1083]

God, Janelle is SO me. I heard Jenn speaking about how much of a “blessing” this was for some and my Black dark skin ass is like UHHHHH? Lucky, Janelle put her and the others into check with her words. Zendaya doubled down with “Boom” and smiling and nodding hard as she spoke. She even spoke about representation when play with Euphoria. Talking about light skin privilege. I honestly am so happy and thankful these two are on the same panel. It’s like a relief off my shoulders. They are the people speaking for us and I am thankful for that.❤️ [I am also happy many agree with what I am saying in this comment down the comment section.]

[@TheKatiecoxx]

I know, Jen’s response was so tone dead and out of touch! Janelle and Zendaya stoke the show and really held a mirror up to the white actresses’ privilege

[@CreationsByRachel]

I was disappointed in Jen because I am dark skin dreadlocks but I am a huge jen fan and friends fan and her response really made me realize how quiet she has been in all of the movements and how she was given everything from her dad so she is completely out of touch. You could tell she didn't know how to accurately answer the question and I she just kept saying different things in hopes something stuck and sounded like she really cared about everything

[@BlameItOnMercury]

Uh when did Zendaya EVER speak out about her privilege as a lightskin multiracial? I'd love to ses that confession.

[@Estee-e21o]

I'm tearing up because everyone was so supporting and caring to Zendaya cause Zendaya is just amazing, Her Future is so bright✨and I love her so much ❤

[@Nndggdcgc]

Tearing up about something like that is a bit much

[@Estee-e21o]

@@Nndggdcgc no it's not because If someone was that supportive of me and caring I'd probably even cry so please if you have nothing nice to say dont say it at all

[@meshzy13]

REESE AND JANELLE MADE THIS ROUNDTABLE. But, golly everyone is so special and amazing. Best Roundtable ever! Thank you, HR!

[@amy_yoshikawa]

HELENA made it too❤️

[@julia4768]

helena is such a dork, i'm obsessed

[@FCLaney]

“I’m not settling for those who say they are allies!” That in itself is...✊🏾

[@francruz5824]

Reese is I think one of the intellectuals of Hollywood. She’s so smart😮

[@violetbegum]

When the first question was asked, they should have immediately asked Janelle or Zendaya to speak.

[@meridzs]

yeah i cringed at jen and reese's answers

[@DreamBigJilly]

That would kinda be inappropriate though.

[@Maameelle78]

Nope....let hear their real views

[@lauder2215]

I know that Jen and Reese are going to be the first ones to reply.. But Jenelle went right in there and got to the heart of the matter. People have been giving lip service to racism for a long time.

[@laramiaizz]

I think the first question was the ice breaker, meaning it's opened to everyone..

[@JohnSmith-wi4xo]

I wonder if Zendaya felt isolated and if she could relate to the other grown women during this interview. While she’s in her early 20s, everyone else was between ages 35 to 55. At that age, Zendaya is still growing. Just a thought.

[@mollyfoxxx]

Probably not. She’s very mature and successful for her age and has obviously worked with older actors, she’s a force. She can hold her own.

[@lisacox3750]

They usually always have at least one younger person during these roundtables. I think it is good to have that younger perspective. They intentionally have that one person in their 20s or early 30s and it's good to hear from them.

[@CreationsByRachel]

I think she fell perfectly into it but yes she is obviously still young and a tiny bit nieve but she is definitely better than the milinials I meet smh

[@jenniferandre1775]

Lucky Libra lol in what way is she naive

[@gaila.9852]

@@CreationsByRachel The word is naive, and you used it incorrectly. Also, you meant Millennials.

[@etceterathepodcast2411]

That “BOOM” tho.

[@enigmah625]

It’s crazy seeing how physically unsettled Jennifer is getting and looking at her face when Janelle is talking about BLM. She seems unsettled because it doesn’t affect her directly , she’s clearly never had this talk before

[@triplebeamdreaminful]

She called these times a “blessing “ she needs a reality check bruh 😂

[@andyirwin3657]

@@triplebeamdreaminful She can quarantine herself in a mansion in Beverly Hills that's her reality. I don't expect someone like that to know better even though they should.

[@jessicajoerndt428]

@@triplebeamdreaminful it was a blessing for me too, don’t get me wrong. I think it was a blessing for a lot of people. I struggled a little bit financially but I was able to work on myself in ways I’ve never had time to do before. I had a great quarantine and a great 2020 in my own growth. So I don’t think anyone was wrong for saying what their experience was. Literally every single person had a different experience and that’s OK.

[@kilaa3417]

@@jessicajoerndt428 point missed

[@bro-ss2eu]

It really was a blessing for people. I'm black

[@starryteardrops]

Janelle wasn’t having ANY of it.

[@planetrems]

i low key wanna be here like be an actor and artist and talk like this with other people who are in the same industry

[@softmoonangel]

hey maybe we will some day ♡

[@soulfullyone1233]

Maybe we will 😉🙏🏾

[@signum18]

Janelle's words hit me to my core

[@johannapiard7306]

It’s pretty incredible how deeply connected each of these women are. They all want to be seen for their passion work towards their craft. Wanting to be seen beyond “the envelope”. And Janelle’s words about the project of black liberation was so compelling and very much poignant to how I feel. Even Zendaya, talking about wanting to be better and better with the hope of reaching some sort of perfection. I put that same pressure on myself as well. This was so needed. Thanks THR!

[@voyance4elle]

Helena is the queen!!!! Weird, authentic, lovely, artsy... simply magical. What a magical woman!

[@heyitsmaya72]

I love how Reese contributes and builds upon Janelle's conversation - it goes to show that she knows her stuff and has actively educated herself on her privilege. I'm disappointed with Jen in this interview. The other two actresses are sitting there like lemons. Zendaya and Janelle are so needed in this interview to elucidate pressing and real issues (BLM HELLO!). I understand that white people need opportunities to learn about this from black women themselves, but its disappointing nevertheless. The demonstration of black excellence in this video (black women using their voice in such a sophisticated way) is unmatched.

[@loveisintheairwalker1765]

The thing is I’m not surprised by Jennifer’s response. IMO She’s a D class actress wearing a white privilege Tshirt. She doesn’t possess any real humanity or have any conscious substance about her.

[@aabcdanilo]

helena talking about her part on planet of the apes LMAO

[@srik88]

Let's change the title to include "Helen Boham Carter & Rose Byrne." As opposed to "more." As their work speaks for themselves; alongside the other talented actresses that are on this panel.

[@I.am.plenty]

Exactly! Maybe it doesn't fit or something, but just lose the last names then.

[@alexa-tz1nu]

YEEEES I hated that so much

[@aracccp5485]

Yes, I came for both of them and they aren't in the title

[@AnneHeaton]

'agree

[@gaila.9852]

Helen Boham? Her name is Helena Bonham.

[@mjcareto]

I live to watch the all-female roundtables..

[@NatashaMDot]

Same

[@femmenutritionau]

Double same

[@nazaninmaily2030]

Very fun

[@mayaringer5711]

I love how Rose is just patiently listening to the other ladies.

[@amyhammon5331]

zendaya silent for so long i was worried and then she just goes "boom" HAHAHAHAS

[@jenn3681]

Is it just me or at the begging (when they were talking about the Pndemic) Zendaya and Janelle were not having it?

[@xecgaming]

Zendaya looked kinda bored/pissed the whole time so it’s a bit hard to tell haha even though I’m sure she wasn’t. But with Janelle you could tell she wasn’t feeling Jen’s sanctimoniousness. She almost immediately jumped in with checking your privilege, specifically your class privilege and how this is a very difficult and scary time for 99% of the population who don’t have the luxury of lazing around in their million dollar mansions during quarantine.

[@dope3618]

probably just the undertone of anger, not at the roundtable but with what's going on, you can't go a day without thinking about it

[@jenn3681]

vitamin cheese i agree, but i do feel that she had a little more of a pissed face at that moment, and i also say it bc she agreed with everything that Janelle said, more than the rest.

[@lajoliequeen6243]

I’ve noticed

[@stacybrenda9409]

Yeah you could see it on their faces

[@mlecker1]

Interesting how Helena says she had a challenge with her look - to me she's an iconic beauty - and not just to me - I recall in theatre school one of my classmates had her pic pinned up on her dorm room wall as aspirational both in beauty and acting

[@Muthrtung]

i've always seen her as a stunning, amazing actress, also. i've always resonated with her oddball-ness, & love her dress sense :-)

[@deee3950]

Helena is all talent. I’m sure she had to change her look, but thank god she has shared her art

[@user-ke4hi2el5k]

When exactly?. Please the second ?

[@joboykin6740]

Find "Wings of a Dove" and tell me that woman cannot be stunningly beautiful.

[@johnmichael_]

Whoever put this together needs a raise LOL 👏👏👏

[@choochd]

This woman is great interviewer/host, she allows everyone their time, but still steers the conversations toward the important points.

[@GreyHeir]

I never thought I would fall in love with Helena. She's amazing

[@bluehaven8472]

When Zendaya talks they tend to look at her like a daughter or something 😂🌟

[@summerbarnes4007]

😂😂😂

[@bethvioletlines]

Lacey Rose was a great host. The celebrities were also great listeners and didn’t interrupt each other. Probably my favorite interview. :)

[@seliyahsfairys]

Same :)

[@joanapassos7089]

Include all their names in the title! All these women are extremely talented and interesting and have contributed in a valuable way to the conversation!!!

[@jacobhogan3208]

As a person who used to do KZbin there is a limit to the title on how many things you can include. Or at least there once was.

[@gaila.9852]

I agree! They all deserve to be named.

[@MiztuhJ]

I'm here for Helena throwing MAXIMUM shade at Olivia Colman. HBC indeed.

[@leonaaleonaa]

This interview is a microcosm of the reality of white privilege. It seemed the white folks just answered without hesitation to an open question for anyone. But it seemed the interviewer had to specifically address both Janelle and Zendaya in order for them to have the space to be heard - and their words were so beautiful, solid and real. More Janelle and Zendaya please! It helps me to process that I need to listen more.

[@flowersafeheart]

Thanks for pointing that out. Very good point. Just my intuition or guess so I could be way off but I got the feeling Janelle would've enjoyed saying more and for the conversation to center more on the BLM topic and less on the other stuff like female empowerment and family life of actresses, though I imagine she likely also cares about those things too. This current BLM movement is I imagine a big chance for people of color to get to speak up and be heard much more about race issues than usual, so I think it could have been nice for this episode to talk even more about BLM and race and also more about more painful aspects of Covid such as the high unemployment and depression/anxiety rates. I do always wish poor people would be a bigger part of social issue talks and homeless people too and inmates and disabled and people hospitalized for mental health reasons...underprivileged folks like that. The pandemic stuff has a certain impact on them such as being in positions where quarantining is not an option. Though around here some organizations have gotten extra funding to help people due to panddmic stuff creating more needs so that's good. They also had a moratorium on evictions to help prevent people from going homeless. For example I've seen first-hand homeless day centers having limits on how many people they can allow and stress over figuring out mask and 6 ft policies and how much more stressed the staff has been over Covid. Support groups and therapists switching to phone or Zoom when that can be way less personal and many people can't access or use or feel comfortable on the internet. Less access to doctors and dentists. Hospitals a scarier place for people now due to fear of germs. OCD people's worst germ nightmare maybe coming true. Etc. Many or most immunocompromised folks I imagine have some big extra fears this year. I was a PCA this winter for an elderly man who was quite in feaf of germs, afraid to go outside, afraid to wash his face, glued to the news, very anxious. Anyway, I know it was only an hour-long thing though and all the women contributed great stuff to this and it's not their responsibility to say everything perfectly. We all have different roles to play...it sounds like as artists (actresses) they've been part of some great movies (I haven't seen most of those but they sound good) and they do care about the world in various ways and about continuing to learn. I imagine being on this panel there's a lot of pressure to not say the wrong thing so that was brave they all spoke up so publicly on such sensitive issues. But I do hope we all keep getting more educated about our various privileges whether color of our skin, ability, income level, whether we have housing and food, health level, etc. We do all have our valid experiences. And someone having wealth and good health or being born with a certain skin color or a certain gender for example doesn't make them automatically a bad or insensitive person. It can be harder though to understand realities different than ours so it's really important to keep striving to understand. For example in the past I was homeless and very low-income and it's sometimes hard for me to believe wealthy folks who have never been through that can ever really get it. I had abuse trauma and certain triggers related to that which take a lot of energy to manage and it feels unlikely people who haven't really had anything like that will ever fully get it and at times their comments feel so out-of-touch and privileged. But for example I'm white and never been trans and I imagine I can never fully understand what it's like to be a POC or trans or especially both. But I want to keep listening and understanding better and growing! I'm sure I still have so much to learn! As for it being a nice chance for us to slow down and hang out at home...I agree there is truth in that like say for people who barely saw their families before or took time to just be at home and be alone and lived in frantic overworked overbusy type states for example. So that's been a big deal for some people and a valid thing to point out. But for others it's not a time to relax much or at all whether they are home more or not. For many it has been extremely isolating and stressful and dangerous to live in a world with so much shut down, mask laws, germs anxiety, and people afraid to hug or shake hands or even gather too near each other. Anyway, back to the original comment I agree that the two women of color seemed to feel less free speaking up maybe and that's a helpful thing to reflect on as maybe a reflection of POC voices not being as valued and welcomed by society. Im not assuming but am curious if they thought at all, "Well, as usual white people won't truly, truly get it anyway so maybe I won't bother here to speak my full mind on things. Plus people have the stereotype of the angry, black woman and also the pressure of how women are supposed to be polite...so maybe I better not speak up TOO much." Even very confident, empowered, "woke" people could I imagine struggle with thoughts like that due to systemic oppression. I've felt that way when wanting to speak up more on abuse and trauma for example to people I fear just will not truly get it. Not that it's fair for me as a white person to compare that to someone's experience of being a POC. But just reflecting here on how I can relate to finding it hard to be heard on some things that matter deeply to me and how that has hurt a lot. So in that way I can relate and find more compassion in me for others facing other power/oppression dynamics. Well this was a long rambling comment to the internet but it felt good to share. I hope it contributes something positive to someone. If anything I wrote came out offensive or tone-deaf I hope someone gently points it out to me so I can keep growing. Peace! 🌟

[@whobeyou5342]

I think they were just sitting back waiting for Jen and Reese to 'step in it"

[@tawheedahmed5260]

I think ur ignorant in saying that. It felt like it just came down to experience.

[@strawberriesncandii]

Janelle was reading! Reading honey!

[@bmags4188]

Periodt

[@casper7319]

For sure, she has that Prince energy

[@GrigioBoy]

YAASSSS

[@laura-qs9vi]

came for their necks as she should

[@melisagalli3693]

i thought you were saying she was actually reading 😅

[@jeneipowers6341]

I feel like their backgrounds perfectly matches each actresses’s aesthetic

[@SJ-ug8kb]

So true !

[@AstraeaAntiope]

Reese's little Penguin hardcover box sets, ever the A student.

[@ligyac]

Janelle came for blood

[@seliyahsfairys]

Period

[@Southforthewinter]

Reese and the other white lady knew that...apparently Jennifer didn’t get the memo lmao

[@CreationsByRachel]

No she came to help educate them while stuck in their Hollywood bubbles

[@lilalee811]

M. Jacobson oh relax defund the cops does actually mean defund the cops it means relocating funding away from the police department to government.

[@lilalee811]

M. Jacobson we don’t want it to go away just rebuild you dumb f

[@samysoulsister704]

You can tell Zendaya is a little nervous and breathless lol. But she's sooo cute and strong.

[@NonchalantDebutante]

There are not enough comments about my good sis Reese Witherspoon basically gave the interviewer golden nuggets for her next questions for the other actresses. Reese is really a conversationalist, she could’ve lead this interview herself