Gena Rowlands - Tribute to a Miraculous Actress

This video is a tribute to Gena Rowlands on her 90th birthday, showcasing her performances in the movies directed by her late husband John Cassavetes: Minnie and Moskowitz (1971), A Woman Under The Influence (1974), Opening Night (1977), and Gloria (1980).

[@ambredeassiaud]

She was the greatest actress ever. Goodbye Gena, we already miss you.

[@stephanevillatte5970]

Her ability to show the deepest human emotions on screen was pure perfection,just an immense actress,her legacy is here to stay.

[@evemorton5627]

Gena Rowlands not winning an Oscar for Best Actress is truly unjust. Her performance ranks among the best in my heart.GOAT. In the movie "A Woman Under the Influence," she delivered one of the most outstanding performances of a sensitive, suspicious, and neurotic female character in cinematic history. It's difficult to perform these qualities without overacting, but she did it perfectly and naturally, conveying raw depressive black emotions. I really admire her, and it's a pity she didn't win the Oscar for her performance. Her performances in both "A Woman Under the Influence" and "Opening Night" deserve two little gold statues...

[@stephanevillatte5970]

Tears...she really moved me ...genius actress...one of the best of all time.

[@Blumoon_vii]

She's the best actress I have ever seen on screen her ability to show emotions is unmatched...

[@TheGreenestG]

Easily one of the greatest actors in human history; possibly the greatest actor in human history - but it's impossible to know for sure. Her perfection of conveyance of emotions and realizations - both huge and small: There are no words. We're just incredibly lucky that it's captured on film.

[@31Alden]

A thoroughly gorgeous woman who possessed far more than physical beauty. Gena Rowlands’ passing created an artistic void that can never be filled, replaced, nor equaled. Rest in Beautiful Peace, Miss Rowlands.

[@janicevallely6506]

Gena Rowlands was a human masterpiece . Thank you for a lifetime of excellence .

[@eedgerton769]

She was so classy and she should have been a much bigger star than she was. RIP

[@HavajaFrljuckic-i4k]

Such a beautiful soul inside out and breathtaking beauty and storyteller. I have never been a fan of actors but she was one favorite of mine. True artist, as well as her Husband Mr. Cassavetes. Be with John in Heaven now Beautiful Ms. Rowlands!!!!!

[@yanpheeleep4967]

"She can be that. She can be anything." Thank you for this lovely tribute to a genius actress.

[@toastiepostie3761]

R.I.P. Gena. A wonderful actress!😢

[@duendeando-lv3ip]

Descanse en paz la maravillosa e incomparable actriz Gena Rowlands, la más grande entre las grandes (en mi opinión), y la más bella. Gracias, Gena, por crear tanta belleza y emoción ❤ Y gracias por el vídeo y la música.

[@elizabethgeoghegan5167]

For me Rowlands has no peer. Her eyes always conveyed the film and the character she portrayed. She channeled her performances from some other reality.

[@YoutubeSun1]

That was really profound AND articulate. Thanks for commenting. You brightened my day. 🙌🏼☀️

[@JAnotherday]

What a Beautiful compilation and tribute to such a talented actress and star. I have always found her to be both Beautiful and fascinating! Looking through these pictures of her, I can see so much resemblance to the also talented and beautiful actress Cate Blanchett.

[@dennisnelson8207]

They don't come much better than Gena,every film I've seen her in shes incredible.

[@teasio]

My one and only Gena ❤ Thank you for your precious tribute,

[@janphilippecarpio5449]

R.I.P. Virginia Cathryn "Gena" Rowlands Rest in Power with your husband and artistic collaborator John (Cassavetes). You are one of the greatest actors ever. Your contributions to the art of acting, theater and cinema will never be forgotten. I'll be writing something and making a video after I get my thoughts together. This loss really hurts.

[@ruudvanmontfoort4485]

R.I.P. dear lady, you were more than great !!!!

[@arundelmercure553]

What a beautiful tribute. She was utterly compelling. Quite beautiful too. Thank you for this.

[@MrGenarowlands]

Brilliant, touching montage of the greatest actor, thank you!

[@miniva100]

She is the one and only ,true actress,true legend ,true person ,always only the true .Love forever.

[@linaofilms]

"It’s a question of finding things in yourself and developing them to a different level. That’s the only clue I can give to studying. It’s more instinctive than acting. Anyone who has eyes to see can tell almost anything about your life from watching you on film. You just can’t hide it. No matter how much you are into a character. You can just see an actor’s soul on film." - Gena Rowlands

[@merrisss]

Scary!!

[@BunyanaRed1958]

A real talent. Brilliant Actress. May God bless her memory.x

[@1111hmhm]

RIP Her performance in "A Woman Under The Influence" is amazing.

[@CaruthersHodge]

My God what a woman ! What an actress ! The power and strength that came pouring out of her was astounding. As soon as held fixed in those eyes, as soon as held spellbound.

[@Thunderstorm63]

You will never be forgotten. You rock! What a legacy you left. Thank you so very much! ❤. Heaven is the lucky one now. I really appreciate this post of such a Dear Lady!

[@rachelyannucci9802]

Beautiful talented loving, just everything we could all aspire to RIP Ms Rowlands, hopefully you will join the love of your life, Thank you for sharing your gifts 💥💕🙏.. “my cup runneth over”

[@sportiboye]

Dora Patakfalvi_ A million thanks for this loving tribute. I am truly indebted to you~thomas

[@lenorabernaducci2308]

As I watch her I'm mesmerized can't take my eyes off her. My heart follows her as she weaves the person she is paying. The tend not to call female actresses an actor but Gena is an actor in everyday. From the early days when John started writing roles for her and little theatre group they had she was exceptional. Later after his death their son and other children followed. Notebook her son wrote for her outstanding performance. Nothing can beat her in Gloria I say it was first mob film coming out of the 80s before Godfather. What a gangster she was but so vulnerable in her loneliness she became family to boy who's whole family got murdered. She went up against crew she was with.I have watched that movie hundred of times.the movie with Peter Falk where he loves 2 woman coocoo wife and mother. The break out film. Nobody like her.

[@Katieo395]

She was the best…. Truly the best !!

[@tinydanceryoutube]

She was a favorite of mine. So under rated. I always wondered why? RIP Gena. You were a true star.

[@montylatino1]

Mr. John thoroughly captured Miss Gena's soulful essence...on film. Hard not to shed tears of joy, marvel and of course deep melancholy whenever I watch their work!

[@jefferysmom696]

*A montage so Beautiful it would make John John Cassavete Cry!!!...Thank you for doing a Amazing Actress her Just reward.♥*

[@zero_bs_tolerance8646]

A legend in her own time.

[@jackie5046]

There is only one Gena Rowlands. A powerful actor and always lovely. This is a beautiful tribute to her, ❤️

[@Kevin-yh9yt]

TCM couldnt have done it better. RIP Ms Rowlands, and thank you Ms Patakfalvi for this prescient but beautiful montage.

[@jlizamavera]

I loved her. Great movies superb acting. I will miss her but her movies will be with me forever❤

[@janphilippecarpio5449]

" We have to be witnesses to each other-all of us-but particularly among artists. I know that people understand and respect the concept of loyalty among friends and lovers; peers and comrades. I believe in loyalty toward those who have given so much to our lives without the benefit of social or sexual intercourse-artists who have endowed us with their souls. We must be loyal to them. Show them respect. Spread the word. Be a witness. I'll give you a list, and the first name is that of Gena Rowlands." - Tennessee Williams

[@Mimmo-mv9tc]

Thank you very much. Love xxx

[@natasagacesa499]

thank you Gena, what a treat your masterpiece of life was.

[@tgflux]

RIP. _Gloria_ blew my mind (like she blew away those mobsters!), and will live forever!

[@user-hd4fx9vz3k]

She was a class act!

[@prestuvius]

I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this. I want to do my own tribute video to her, but I cannot do better than this.

[@tommerstr]

unmatchable

[@wonderfulspaniard100]

The greatest actor of the history of dramátic art

[@jerfi]

A great great great ACTRESS

[@jamiemelbourne6227]

Gena Rowlands such a beautiful woman.

[@susanacompanyserrano6008]

Grande , talentosa, maravillosa ❤ y con una gran humanidad.

[@mattbernabe]

I was born in 1988, and I've only been used to seeing Rowlands in supporting roles. I didn't know her collaborations with husband John Cassavetes and their films. Last week, I watched A Woman Under the Influence for the first time, and I was shocked on how brilliant of an actress Gena is. Oh, my god. Her performance in that film is one of the greatest performances I've ever seen from actress in a long time. Such a powerhouse. I just finished watching Opening Night for the first time, and I just fell in love with her. Another incredible performance. She is one of those actresses where you can't tell if she's acting. She's so natural. Wish she was given better quality roles nowadays. Of course she's in her 90's, but within the past 30 years, I wish she was given more staring roles like Meryl Streep. At this point, I put Rowlands on top of one of the best actresses in the business. She's great. Next film of hers, I might watch either Love Streams or Gloria.

[@patakf]

I couldn't agree more.

[@athenanana7045]

Did you watch gloria and love streams?

[@mattbernabe]

@@athenanana7045 No. I've been slacking, big time. Hopefully, I will soon.

[@athenanana7045]

@@mattbernabe you will not regret watching it

[@paulvoorhies8821]

Both LS and G are terrific, though I agree that AWUTI is her masterpiece. Please also check her out in Woody Allen’s Another Woman, and, of course, The Notebook.

[@robertavery7891]

So much to take in here. Great video.

[@user-vy4kh6jk1t]

That voice ❤❤.

[@user-CatherineDodd]

The incomparable Gena Rowlands

[@andresrincon8375]

Una mujer muy hermosa en toda sus etapas de vida 💖

[@zewdituhailemariam]

Dear Mrs Gena Rowlands you are One of the Great Actres in the World, Mom you have the chemi for your Profeshen I Love watching your Move agen and agen,it feels Good the Way you make Move. Mom, you and me have the same day Berthday, God bless you in Everyday your life. Thank you so much

[@zewdituhailemariam]

Knaw I hate to say that,RIP

[@zewdituhailemariam]

RIP.Mrs Gena, ✨

[@zeljkafreslmicovic4825]

RIP Gena Rowlands 💔

[@bluegirllove777]

Beautiful

[@Rick-sm1oh]

Gloria was her masterpiece.

[@christinegarabedian9762]

Merci beaucoup, magnifique vidéo et musique extraordinaire. Bravo pour le fabuleux travail de Gena et John. Happy 90 birthday Miss Gena, wishing you all the best a very long and healthy life.

[@unknowndes1re]

I love her

[@SachinDabral94]

best actress of all time

[@abcxyz8787]

I just saw Hysterical Blindness. Such a great, beautiful, classy actress.

[@guiga87000]

my fav actress

[@Mooonlightist]

Une merveille s'en est allée 🌠

[@vaneechkoutvalerie907]

Rip 😢gena ❤❤❤❤

[@neilmoore7194]

WOW!

[@keith536]

Cate Blanchett said she was compared to her a lot and emulated her often.

[@JuneLynn]

I've always Adored Gena....she is one of a kind....thank you for this beautiful tribute to her ~ ❤️❤️❤️: )

[@lachimera12]

Rip💔

[@MirjanaIlic-sb2qd]

beutiful...thanks :)

[@rojusfilms7475]

I love you Gena! A great actress!

[@simonerabelo9051]

Gena Rowlands, the greatest of the great😥

[@nicolasschiavoni4248]

She is the best. Maravillosa, sublime!

[@janphilippecarpio5449]

"... It's unnerving for audiences too especially when it's Gena Rowlands in front of the camera. Gena Rowlands is unusual due to the films she did with her husband John Cassavetes, as well as her almost uncanny belief in the imaginative circumstances of any given part. One needs only to watch her deliver ":The 5 Points Monologue" in "A Woman Under the Influence" as her character descends into psychosis to see how much farther she goes into a role than most other actors do. It doesn't even appear to be acting, what she's doing. You actually worry about her in ways you simply don't with other actresses." - from the video essay "Watching Gena Rowlands" by Sheila O'Malley

[@hernanpopok1729]

RIP

[@prestuvius]

😢😢😢

[@luciferxam2542]

I love you Gena

[@claudiarunner2748]

Magnifique actrice talentueuse est d une beauté inégalé et la classe on n en n a pas des actrices françaises si miou 😿 miou etc....

[@namnoc00]

💔

[@lucianoinvernizzi5027]

Luciano invernizzi, I agree she was wonderful ❤

[@paulvoorhies8821]

And this only spans her work roughly during one decade.

[@peterdurkin1499]

Gena superb.

[@Zecamilleo]

QUEEN

[@inhabitantofearth]

Beautiful woman. I wonder how she's doing now 🤔

[@ferhanoner770]

Hoşça kal ❤

[@ayaelturkyy2959]

❤

[@fugazzetaymantecol8964]

Is it just me or has the acting quality declined significantly over time? I don't see an actress on the current scene who is a fingernail to what Gena was.

[@malindiaconu8731]

Not really. She is just special but overall many great actresses today. Jennifer lawrence, viola davis, jessica chastain, cate blanchett, lots of great actresses

[@iadorenewyork1]

You should have included some of the acting she has done in later years (e.g., the Notebook). BeUtiful compilation, though!

[@crabstick250]

Incredible actor. Also...all that smoking!

[@irenebryan2489]

Is there any possible way you can share this with me plz

[@josemariaduquelopez5483]

What film is the 3.24, please?

[@patakf]

Opening Night

[@davidcoppotelli3957]

CLASS STYLE BEAUTFUL GIRL VERY STRONG WOMAN. ALWAYS DID A HER JOB WELL DONE. YOU WILL BE MISSED GENA ROWLANDS. RIP.

[@GiacomoJimmi]

An acting powerhouse.

[@bimbo-yw6ny]

she is quite terrific, very expressive