Gloria Estefan opens up about her daughter’s coming out journey l GMA

In a candid conversation on "Red Table Talk," the singer talked about offering to “carry the gay pride flag” for her daughter, Emily.
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[@prkwttprkwttt746]

Most people already knew her daughter was gay before Gloria figured it out. It's ironic because Gloria has a large gay following. Gloria had that popular music video "Everlasting Love" with drag queens on MTV in the 90's. That video was considered groundbreaking at the time. That video is not a big deal nowadays.

[@aprilgosa5779]

its different when its your child you fear for her well being also because its a cruel world

[@sharpaycutie2]

But why do peopel think just cuz guys dance to your song doesn't mean you support them? Doesn't makes sense.

[@cecialvarez6447]

It's not same when is your child! Not to many people are brave enough to admitted.

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

Same with Cher, very admired and followed by the lgbt community and had a tough time accepting her daughter

[@flower5396]

Gloria is from another generation we also have to understand that. Our parents DO NOT think like us in so many ways. We have to be patient but the best way to convince them of who we are or who we want to be is to be persistent and consistent with our life style, with whatever it is that we want to accomplish.

[@Starkardur]

Gloria Estefan was born in the late 50s and was popular during the 1980s and the 1990s. Another generation? My mom who is old enough to be Estefan's mom was very accepting when I came out and so was my dad.

[@diana_prince_1]

My mom is s few years older than Gloria and she actually pretty open minded and accepting of the LGBT community. Not everyone of that generation is close minded.

[@aprilgosa5779]

@@diana_prince_1 Gloria is accepting she has a huge gay fanbase she does not hate gay people or whatever you think

[@BDLforever24]

@@Starkardur Being attracted to the same gender was not acceptable in the 60's and 70's. So you cannot expect the majority of kids who grew up during that time to be as accepting as your mom. For example, take something taboo today and try convincing the majority that it should be accepted - Being attracted to children or your family for example. The current generation already has what they are willing to accept and what they won't but 40 years down the line? Who knows what will become accepted. That is up for tomorrows generation to decide.

[@notamonkey1690]

@@Starkardur Are your parents latinos?

[@blakebarberi4828]

You can tell Gloria is heartbroken. She's really struggling with this. But trying to put on a brave face. I'm going to keep them in prayer.

[@cathywhite6077]

Its better for females to be gay.cause men dont love.women do. Women understand each other...

[@SrChalice]

@@cathywhite6077 what the hell are you talking about "MEN DON'T LOVE"? You are new type of stupid. You know nothing about the dynamics of men and women. All you know it's what your hatred black heart tells you. Keep quite and go learn more about humans. If you had read more and explore the world more you would have owned that men love and women respect. Women for the most part is not capable of loving men. The best a man can hope for is a woman's respect. Even the bible talked about that. No where in the bible it says that women must love men. Is says women must respect their men and men must love and protect their women. Even the damn bible knew that women aren't capable of loving the way men do. You have alot reading and research to do. Stop spewing garbage.

[@PaulRobert474]

​@@cathywhite6077 Hate to pop your balloon, but Jesus was a man...

[@ask4theupgrade359]

Men love discreetly Women love completely

[@SrChalice]

@@ask4theupgrade359 no fault divorce and the highest divorce rate of all time would like a word with you. A woman is as good as her options. Women have no reason to love men especially after they realize the power the hold... Men right love songs and women sing about why they don't need a man. You every hear any top 40 song, sung by a man talking about he don't need or love no woman? I'll wait...

[@raineyleblanc9817]

I remember hearing that when Gloria heard, she said, "I'm so glad your Abuela isn't here to hear this. It would end her."

[@chochonero341]

She looks and sounds like her mother.

[@antoninarivituso8594]

dont think she looks like her mum Gloria seems a classy woman no offence to her daughter in anyway

[@calferath]

Daughter is not classy at all.

[@ddomi008]

When I came out to my mother her first words to me were,”Can’t you just be friends?” I knew she didn’t mean to hurt me, but it really did. She may have either been coming from an image issue or just really concerned for my well being and acceptance. I think I finally got to her when I said,”I don’t want to die alone.” These conversations between the Estefans was huge. It’s a transparency we need for some parents to understand.

[@LIT70]

Bless them for being so real about it. It ain't always perfect.

[@elissaharbuck2170]

Off topic here, BUT… can we all agree on how GORGEOUS both Gloria and Emily are?!

[@californiadreamer3731]

Nope

[@elainevankat5353]

What does looks got to do with anything!!!

[@valuecalc]

@@elainevankat5353, everything. Wake up.

[@clyde642006]

Emily looks just like her beautiful momma.❤ She’s a cross between Gloria and Amy Winehouse!!💜

[@terrymott2816]

Our children NEED and DESERVE our UNCONDITIONAL LOVE and ACCEPTANCE 💜💙💚💛🧡❤️

[@DM-vh4nb]

Does that include if they are a serial killer or pedophile or a democrat?

[@SrChalice]

@@DM-vh4nb Haha, exactly!!! There is no such thing as unconditional love. Everything comes with conditions.

[@SrChalice]

There is no such thing as unconditional love, everything comes with conditions. Wake up, this isn't Disney.

[@christina9470]

Not only is Gloria a boomer...she is also Latin, and more specifically Cuban from Miami...meaning, she was raised very, very conservative. She was probably the kind of person who had a lot of gay friends but wasn't completely okay with having a gay child. As a Hispanic woman myself, I know plenty of people like that. I am happy and proud she was able to look past all of that and accepted and embraced her beautiful daughter.

[@Starkardur]

I think being Cuban descent from Miami makes her more conservative than if she actually was Cuban living in Cuba.

[@igloozoo3771]

I am gay and I used to blame my mother for her non-acceptance, but today at 48yo I try to put myself in her shoes and see through her eyes not according to todays standards, but yesterday's standards. Don't judge your parents and turn them into your enemy.

[@igloozoo3771]

@@erasure33 I never made that ultimatum to my mom even when she implied I had demons inside of me. I grew up Christian and still consider myself a Christian so it was my responsibility to take the initiative to show her the true meaning of Christ which is to forgive those who condemn you in the same manner that Christ forgives us. I had to be the better person because I knew that not having relationship with my parents was actually worse than their rejection.

[@jaguar4120]

@@igloozoo3771 So what did you do? Did your parents accepted you?

[@breal7277]

Thank you! Today's young generation is more inclusive and accepting of people who are different. The older generations did not have the benefit of growing up in a more accepting society and it is harder for them. We need to give them credit for trying when it goes against what they were taught. You can clearly see that Gloria loves her daughter but this was probably hard for her to process. Not only is she a boomer, she's also Latin and probably Catholic.

[@igloozoo3771]

@@breal7277 Todays generation is NOT more inclusive of other's differences. I think today's young generation unfortunately have a stereotype view of people of faith that they will call people like Candace Burr and Chris Pratt bigots for expressing their faith. Unfortuately, the bigotry is coming not only from the right, but now from the Virtue Left. This nation is in trouble.

[@Starkardur]

Something tells me that her grandmother would have been more accepting than what Gloria believed.

[@skoville]

Yeah older Hispanics are more intolerant so hold this L

[@LRey85]

I doubt that…. I’m Latina and can say most older people wouldn’t accept that. They might love you but that doesn’t fly

[@congacraig]

She really wouldn't have been,she was very conservative

[@joemariedeguzman9204]

No. Latino/Latinas are mostly proper. To them, girls are girls, boys are boys.

[@renefuentes5156]

I love this women her music and when my PR got hit by Maria she was there to help . She just has a big heart

[@lissettevasconez9939]

You can see through Glorias 👀 eyes of sadness

[@BDLforever24]

If I had a daughter or son I'd want them to be normal, that means being straight. Doesn't mean I have anything against being gay but we all want our kids to be images of ourselves, and being gay isn't one of them.

[@carladaquila8190]

I think Gloria eyes look sad because she still has pain from her bus accident in 1990. JMO. Looking at photos of her.

[@musicmatters4652]

@@BDLforever24 bigotry. Gay people are normal!!

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

@ChocoCrossiant Any parent that wants their children to be their image is set off for disappointment lol

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Chococroissant You’re having individuals and not carbon copies of yourself. If you expect little clones you’ll end up highly disappointed!

[@beautifulone5509]

No doubt she loves her daughter. Its okay to love your child but not agree with their sexuality.

[@marcaskew6199]

True

[@josevalladolid4677]

You can tell she looks disappoint on her daughter. But it's her daughter at the end. She has to accept her.

[@marcaskew6199]

@@josevalladolid4677 But not that lifestyle

[@cesarrosario6342]

No, it’s not ok whatsoever! love does not come with conditions. People has to understand that, you can’t be putting so much pressure on somebody that makes that person hurt itself just to try to don’t disappoint that person that is just not ok.

[@beautifulone5509]

@@cesarrosario6342 you have to also empathize with her mother too. She had hopes for her daughter future. She loves her daughter unconditionally. Many parents dont approve of things their kids do doesn't mean they don't love them.

[@DP-pj7qn]

And her abuela probably knew all along...we dont give our elders the credit they deserve for having simple intuition from their life experiences because we cannot relate to their time period of growing up

[@JRenee-Sings]

Why do people put pressure on others for not accepting their lifestyle ? Then, expect people to just change their mind & beliefs to suit them ? You can love someone without agreeing with them

[@rickovery]

@Maria Seidi That is not true. We just want to be able to live our lives being our true selves. We have to live with how you live your life. Why can't you do the same for us. No one us asking you to become gay.

[@shelleyannbeme]

@Maria Seidi That is not true. They want equal rights, not have to fight to love or be loved. No straight person has to fight for their freedom to love or be loved. If you're against people being gay nobody is forcing you to be gay. Everyone deserves to have the freedom to love who they are meant to love.

[@Prettyscorp80]

@Maria Seidi You’re ignorant as hell.

[@monikamir1]

Totally true.

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

Yep. My sister who just passed was gay and knew my parents deep down didn’t appreciate it her, in fact never asked about her life nor, interests. You see how you usually give your greetings to your daughter in law? My sister never knew how that felt. My parents talked to her but never showed any interest in her life. Never knew her. My sister passed of cancer 4 months ago. She left without her parents knowing absolutely anything about her little family. Was that what you were talking about? It’s a little messed up. Isn’t it?

[@AH-nr1cw]

Same experience with my mom as Emily. I think it just comes down o assumption and bias where parents believe that there kids are not "normal" and need to be "fixed" and also believing seeing them as primarily as gay instead of as there child. I also think its common for parents to assume that they did something wrong instead of seeing it as a natural thing, where some people are and others are not and even more falling in between. Also from experience I think if people do not know or have not had any prior interactions with people of different sexualities or race they tend to see them as a stereotype until and IF they interact with more than one person from the community. Thiis is why I think people from smaller towns tend to assume some things about gay people while people in the city probably see them more as individuals since its more likly hey have interacted with these individuals on a daily basis. From personal experience my mom has a hard time accepting me, but my dad didnt care about my sexuality (he didn't see it as less than or more than it just was what it was). Later I found out one of my uncles from my dads side was gay while there was no one from my moms side, I think growing up with him he saw him early on as his brother who was an individual first rather than as a gay person. These are jsut thoughts.

[@MO-ir7bt]

Interesting how people like Gloria and Cher, who've been making money of Gay people since the 20th century first have to regress to the state of a 1950's hausfrau when they learn their child is gay. I appreciate everyone's journey and the willingness to be open, but I still feel a sense of dissapointment. The thing she said to her daughter about the grandmother is just cruel.

[@aprilgosa5779]

MFO you took that statement out of context her mom was dying and any surprise could have killed her she sounded awful but I know and Emily knows she did not mean it that way if Emily thought she meant it it would be difficult to forgive and she did alot of parents react with get out you are no longer my child Gloria did not

[@SrChalice]

@nebulus when it comes to the topic of homosexuality, these people want your to be perfect at all times. Which means, you just agree and love everything they do. Therefor you are not allowed to criticize them in any event, time or space. Always blow smoke up their keaster.

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

What if they criticize you for everything you do in your relationship?

[@jesusdavis2941]

@No one you're right. And it's not as if Latin American elders don't know or can't figure out what's going on, they're not that dumb, but because of culture, beliefs, the way they were brought up, the way society values were at that time and how they hold on to them, and specially their health, it's something that needs to be taken into consideration, it's not the same to suspect than to know as a fact Can't just come out and tell them hey this is it! It's a shocker, can have undesired results

[@freedomhigh2160]

All I can do or say is sending Love to them !

[@vivianpickering8182]

I love Gloria Estefan. I’ve met her and she didn’t disappoint my idea of her through her celebrity. She’s a *Virgo and thus I can see how she reacted that way. She did step up to more acceptance and love with her daughter (Note: *corrected from the original post saying she was a Capricorn).

[@DistantCousin]

She's not a Capricorn - she was born in September!!

[@vivianpickering8182]

@@DistantCousin Thank you! Her birthday is September 1, 1957. I’ll correct that. She’s an amazing Virgo.

[@shayevondekempt6069]

Just because Gloria doesn't agree with her daughter's life style doesn't make her a bad person. I am so sick and tired of the LGBT "COMMUNITY " Shoving their belief's and life style down our throat's!!!!!

[@jenc8953]

I’m fed up with it too.

[@Londonstateofmindd]

I'm tired of far-right Christians shoving their "hell threats" down my throat too, guess we're equal.

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

@Pagan of Salem Lol MILLION DOLLAR COMMENT 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@gjcb8248]

You're pathetic and a hypocrite. You're telling me I should accept half-ass love and respect. To accept that behind doors you disgust of me or the person I love. Don't play it stupid, christians shove their bullshit. You ate it but some of us think for ourselves.

[@shayevondekempt6069]

@@gjcb8248 It's funny how you assume I am a Christian when in fact I am Jewish. You are PATHETIC!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brandycoke713]

I don't know how her parents didn't know she was gay

[@saffronessex2112]

She knew, didn't want to accept it.

[@TheMusikryder]

The question is why do people sell their life experiences? This is stuff that should be kept within. Who cares really?

[@rickovery]

It's was for National Coming Out Day. You may not care, but many young gay people who are still afraid to be their true selves will find this to be inspirational. If this does not fit your situation or the situation of someone you care about, then move on. It wasn't meant for you.

[@angelsosa505]

I care

[@rickovery]

@@angelsosa505 Thank you for caring! It matters.

[@messie823lipez5]

Out of all the "private" junk that comes out , I appreciate this, real talk, real conversations help someone out there. It helps knowing you aren't the only one going through things. That's the most human thing can do sometimes.

[@TheMusikryder]

@@messie823lipez5 THIS IS CRAP TOO!

[@veronicameraz6493]

Doesn't really matter what we think. It matters how we feel and we have to work on ourselves and start thinking that LOVE IS LOVE. No matter what, no matter who. If I love my child, I love her unconditionally. That means, she or he is what she or he is and my only job as a mother is love unconditionally. No excuses, no but, no nothing, just love.

[@mimig5301]

I put myself in Gloria's shoes as a mom. It's very painful to have a daughter and have all these dreams of how her life will look like and honestly I'm open, but this whole gay agenda being pushed (because it is being pushed) I just don't want my child "experimenting" but of she comes out gay Ill accept it. If she starts blurring lines though sleeping with whomever and whatever under the guise of "love is love" no. Anything doesn't go for me. There has to be a moral compass in everyone.

[@Lanette1999]

There’s no gay agenda dummy

[@valuecalc]

Mimi G, you would never accept it. I can tell.

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

Yeah suuure, there’s an agenda 🙄

[@julietaarzate1655]

There sure is an agenda

[@valuecalc]

@@Lanette1999, wake up.

[@davidao2551]

I wish her abuela was here to be more accepting and supportive than Gloria She probably would be

[@roberthaizlip4351]

Forced acceptance is never good even if ur family. U can love them but not agree with or have to accept their choices

[@aussieprincess]

I really hope one day in the future we can reach a point where no one has to come out and everyone is accepted for who they are and who they love 💕

[@aprilgosa5779]

Danielle Price everyone should have the right to either come out or not come out if they so choose and Gloria has gay fans the issue was not that i do not think its just maybe it was a shock i can't speak for her also maybe she was worried about how the world would treat Emily that is some parent's fear in this situation as i said only they know but she is not close minded as another said

[@sameerolail]

Coming out stories have been seen,and heard for many years now. U'd think everybody understands it,and should accept it. For example, when we see the audience of Ellen degenerous ,cheering her,and claiming they love her, but if their kids come out to be gay, most of them will not accept it.

[@aprilgosa5779]

Sameer Olall are you a parent if not do not judge please

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

April, if you’re going to bring children into the world, you should expect the possibility of them not being “normal.” If you’re not ready don’t have any just to hurt them.

[@DM-vh4nb]

I hate the term “tell my truth”

[@laurensmith7124]

She looks just like gloria back in the 80s and 90s

[@valuecalc]

Emily is happy with the woman she has chosen to have in her arms.

[@paulettebilly5941]

Ok, how naked they were. But still love each other. Acceptance!! It’s beautiful.

[@davidarmitage289]

I love Gloria … I also think her daughter is extremely talented .. I hope they are all ok.

[@matthewhagner7803]

I love this so much!

[@prometheus23c]

Jesus, man, it's the 2020s. People need to stop acting like being gay is a bad thing, and they need to drop that "I only accept it because I love you" attitude. Being gay is not a character flaw. It is not something to be ashamed of. And it is not something that people choose. Being gay is as natural as being straight or being bi. If a middle-aged straight guy who was raised Catholic like me can understand this, then really everyone else should too.

[@mikaelhagstrom9381]

Nice..Video.. Thank You ..For Sharing it...💓🙏

[@luball416]

I hope people understand old school Latinos (have compassion for both sides ) it appears that Gloria in the depth of her heart feels guilt. My grandmother out three kids , 2 came out gay and lesbian, my abuela still feels it’s her fault that they are gay.

[@Galworld761]

My old school 80 year old Latina mom really doesn’t care. She said her kids are her kids….she calls homophobia “boberia” and says homophobes are obsessed with sex and pervs. I know she is an exception in her culture.

[@itsnis]

What a spoild girl.

[@voodoohendrix2040]

LGBTQ community supports Gloria's music!!

[@aprilgosa5779]

Vodoo Hendrix and she supports and loves them

[@Neilfrozn]

What a sad situation to have to work through.

[@vanjim1921]

Gloria you didn't learn from the Chapter in Glee where you represented a Mother of a gay daughter???? You were so wrong with that answer to your daughter...

[@yeomansue]

I came out to the rest of my family and friends in Oct 2021 via Facebook post. I'm 56 yrs old. I was in the Navy for 20 yrs and retired in 2005. I was in the Navy when you could not be out and open. I knew there was something different about me, but I wasn't in a position to explore or do deep soul searching of my sexuality. I have a 28 yr old son. Now I am PROUD of who I am. Last May I met a wonderful woman who is now my fiancee and I will be a stepmom to a 6 yr old daughter. We are an age gap couple, she is 39. I am happier now since coming out as a lesbian, than I was before trying to be straight.🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

[@breal7277]

Even with the support of their families, some kids have a hard time because not the entire society is accepting of gay people (so sue me for saying gay). It's hard enough just being a teen facing adulthood, but many of gay teens also struggle with their own self acceptance.

[@d.s.d69]

I noticed that Hollywood kids coming out gay and lesbian I wonder if something happen to them or just want to be a follower to be accepted just odd, I feel sorry for Gloria

[@FiduciaryToro]

Why? 😂 People can finally be who they are. Love is love.

[@Salsero12]

Sad to see that Gloria really didn't accept her.

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

gloria estefan look great on good morning america !!!

[@judithryle2113]

These red table shows are ridiculous. Why put out your dirty personal laundry

[@sadcatsam]

Because it creates growth ! These topics need to be discussed . U must be a closed minded old lady

[@roglo06]

I’m a huge fan of Gloria Estefan but I truly believe she doesn’t accept her daughter for who she is. Her generation is the last of traditional Latinos who believe their children should be straight, get married, have kids, and continue “that” legacy. Gloria’s son did that but not her “miracle child.” Gloria has seen Emily as the “miracle child” as her doctors told her she would never be able to have a kid again after her near-fatal bus accident in 1990. I’m sure Gloria had the dream of all mothers do of their daughters. I’m asexual and my Dominican parents and my 87-year-old Dominican grandmother don’t accept me for being who I am. I don’t blame them - it’s the engrained roots of Latin cultures who see that their children should only be straight. Fortunately, my generation as well as today’s generation are more open-minded but we honestly can’t blame older generations for what they were simply taught growing up. My blessing to Gloria, Emily, and the entire Estefan family. 🙏🏽

[@BlackOwnedDollars]

Interesting just how much celebrities have gay children. Its really wild when you think about it.

[@aprilgosa5779]

BlackOwned Daughters why is it so wild? Love is love!

[@maryangorta7240]

And Biden supporter 😂

[@AirbaseEscape]

When you’ve grown up in huge privilege and still have the need complain about what your mama said ...such waste of energy.

[@ventolin63]

If you're a parent from the x and even y generation, having a son or daughter who turned gay is usually considered a shame on the whole family. The mentality of that time dictated that sexual preferences should be kinda private, not the freak show that has become nowadays, with Facebook, a special Coming Out Day, etc. Estefan is dismayed by her daughter's life choices and her grandmother would have certainly felt the emmotional stress of revealing such a decision which could be dangerous for an old person. IMO Gloria Estefan did the best for her family by quashing the self gratifying announcement of a glorified lesbian thus minimizing the risk of more drama. It was the decision even a person who had a spherectomy procedure performed on him/herself would have made.

[@yolandaagnir2528]

Look at CHER!!! IT TOOK HER LIFETIME TO ACCEPT HER DAUGHTERS PREFEENCE!! FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA!!!

[@iampololex]

Everybody bout to do the dam red table talk

[@JulieSkyy8721]

Gloria know this is not right she know already !!!🙏🏻

[@kmendenhall63]

I am tired of the ageism referring to “boomers” as being close-minded. I am a boomer/genX and more open about LGBTQIA than my daughter’s friends (who are Gen Z). So please, be aware of the age bigotry before making assumptions.

[@adriannapalazzo6047]

Sexuality does not defined you as a person....you are who you are. If Ppl can not accept it , that's their problem ...love is love. As long as you are happy that is all that matters !!!

[@adriannapalazzo6047]

@Tay Made who the f***k are you to call me a bitch and condem the gay community....if you are a cristian you are such a hypocrite like all ppl that go to church and after criticize , judge and stereo type ppl because of their sexual preference... the Bible says love one another not hate one another . You must be a homophobic... Love is love wether it's a man to man or woman to woman. It's ignorant ppl like you that make this world a horrible place....

[@fotinigavrilis537]

So Gloria is doing this show because her daughter is gay?? So the next celeb to find out their child is gay.... will get a red table talk show too?

[@JRenee-Sings]

@DANI S Who the next person sleeps with is nobody's business but them and God.

[@karmencastrejon9648]

Why we support them.... no way !!! 😝

[@judithryle2113]

These shows are sickening keep your personal life to yourself

[@aprilgosa5779]

fontini Gavrilis no they have covered other topics such as the murder of that 20 year old female Army member Vaness Guillen I hope I spelled it right bless her heart and her grieving mother never stop fighting mama but as with other episodes they want this one to help other young people in Lilly's spot and their parents to accept them

[@beenasooknanan5530]

She looks just like her mom

[@Monkeybear582]

Celebrating what’s dead that did not come from God. Is a shame that she’s gay. This is a spirit and needs a lot of prayer.

[@Maddie9185]

I look forward to the day when no one will have the need to come out or have to explain anything about who they love.

[@sharonderrico2987]

My grand daughter mother left her husband to Merried a woman she went to sleep one day and didn't wake up this mess is a curse people wake up !

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

😂

[@MrDavidogunjimi]

I will always support her and her daughter too! I am very proud of her daughter as gay! Never judge about gay relationship!

[@miguelanders]

You can clearly see at Gloria's eyes thinking on her daughter: "she really screw up her life". Sorry for her.

[@valuecalc]

Deep down, I don't believe Gloria accepts it.

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

Your statement has absolutely no logic. How can a human screw up his/her life over something they have no control over? It’s not like being an addicted person. It’s not something one day you start doing and then you cannot stop doing it. The problem is the ignorance in humans like you 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@roglo06]

@@valuecalc I’m a huge fan of Gloria Estefan but I truly believe she doesn’t accept her daughter for who she is. Her generation is the last of traditional Latinos who believe their children should be straight, get married, have kids, and continue “that” legacy. Gloria’s son did that but not her “miracle child.” Gloria has seen Emily as the “miracle child” as her doctors told her she would never be able to have a kid again after her near-fatal bus accident in 1990. I’m sure Gloria had the dream of all mothers do of their daughters. I’m asexual and my Dominican parents and my 87-year-old Dominican grandmother don’t accept me for being who I am. I don’t blame them - it’s the engrained roots of Latin cultures who see that their children should only be straight. Fortunately, my generation as well as today’s generation are more open-minded but we honestly can’t blame older generations for what they were simply taught growing up. My blessing to Gloria, Emily, and the entire Estefan family.

[@valuecalc]

@@roglo06, you made excellent points. Em will never produce a child, and Glor will never see that as acceptable. They probably fought each other so hard over it. Glor is being old-fashioned. And the two must have cried so much!

[@TheMkgirl77]

A child is under no obligation to make it ok for the parent to be ok with their sexuality. You either choose to be supportive or not. There is absolutely no gray area there. The grandma comment made me so incredibly sad. Much love and light to all of them. Here is to accepting your child unconditionally.

[@joanperis5570]

Very interesting.

[@LeH]

The girl is a huuuge talent (i mean it).. but a tv show about her coming out?? Why do we care about any person's sexuality so much? Put some percussions on her hands and listen her real talent instead..

[@marieltorres4110]

Cuando van a hablar de el divorsio de lili estefan?

[@seinfarage9959]

Love from Sénégal ❤

[@rcrawford7548]

Purple has always been the color for battered women. I do not appreciate LBTQ usurping symbols and colors that have belonged to other groups years and in some cases centuries. For example the 'Rainbow' represents a promise God made to people of the earth. And of course 'purple' for violence against women. There are other colors and other symbols. Please, just do the reseach first.

[@rickovery]

I did not realize certain groups owned colors or symbols. Where do you think all the various ribbons for various groups came from?

[@sav-]

Shut the fuck up.

[@msmichelle2196]

Very true as symbols have significance....the rainbow was a promise by Yaweh that the Earth would not be destroyed by a flood... although groups take it as their own in mockery due to sin this time the Earth will be destroyed by fire and only a few will remain due to following Christ

[@rickovery]

@@msmichelle2196 So you are saying Christians stole the rainbow first so no one else can use it. Sorry, it doesn't work that way. The colors of the gay rainbow have their own meaning (hot pink for sex, red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, turquoise for art, indigo for harmony, and violet for spirit). That seems to be more inclusive that your religiously biased rainbow.

[@JRenee-Sings]

@@rickovery No, sorry to burst your bubble, but Christians did not steal the rainbow ! What are talking about ???? Almighty God placed the rainbow in the sky as a sign, a symbol and everlasting covenant between Him and mankind. It represents that God would not destroy the earth with a disastrous flood again due to sin. However, next time, He promises to use fire🔥 The rainbow being used for homosexuals is indeed a mockery, but vengeance is The Lord's. He IS no joking matter. We gon need some of that water to help put out the fire! LOL

[@ainemairead4542]

. Truth is not relative. Truth is absolute. I feel bad for anybody that sees truth as relative.

[@goldschool9050]

Poor Gloria. First her accident and then this. It's not easy people.

[@valuecalc]

gold, it's not.

[@prometheus23c]

Are you seriously comparing having a near-death experience to having a gay kid? There is nothing wrong with having a gay kid. Gloria just needs to drop that mindset that being gay is unnatural or that it is a choice at all or that it is some sort of character flaw that one needs to "accept". Emily is a lovely human being and super talented artist, and being gay is just one part of her amazingness.

[@karmencastrejon9648]

God created a men and a woman!!!! Helloooooo

[@marcaskew6199]

Amen

[@francellafrancella8615]

🙄

[@marcaskew6199]

@Molly Misandrist That is a lie sent from the pits of hell

[@marcaskew6199]

@Molly Misandrist The devil is a liar

[@shamitajones899]

@Molly Misandrist Amen!

[@James-me6dw]

Read Roman's 1 please. Thanks.

[@Student-ps4sm]

Society has turned morality upside down. It’s disgusting

[@gjcb8248]

You're pathetic. Go read the Qur'an, the Gita, the Torah, the Guru Granth Sahib or the Tripitaka. Which of them of them all will ease the pain of your mortality. You're a coward, keep that religious bs to yourself

[@James-me6dw]

@@gjcb8248 No thanks- I'll stay with Jesus Christ-- Son of God. God in flesh. Eternal life assured! Amen. God Bless you.

[@BlueJazzBoyNZ]

Every Family should support their Children's orientation. IMO If you truly love and accept them as themselves..

[@delilahmode9536]

Oh my god what is Robyn wearing? Ughhh

[@julieharrison5772]

I thought she was LGBTQ! Beautiful young lady and her mother's twin! When she smiled I was like omg...ummm...Is that Gloria or??? Totally confused me lol

[@laminage]

God and to think Conga was featured in The Birdcage, she played Natalia's Mother on Glee when she got married to Brittany, which are synonomus in the LGBT Community. On the UK Drama Ackley Bridge an Indian Girl told her mother she was gay and se didn't want to hear it. She later ran into the daughter of some old friends and found out she had a partner named kate and her husband and a daughter, i think the husband was gay too and they had an open marriage. Her daughter fell in love with her teacher who was also indian.

[@julezgeorge6948]

Her father is Lebanese, its hard to accept in our culture

[@tiseytise]

I thought he was Hispanic too!

[@airam-sj2172]

I hate this Red Table stupidity, why to overshare private issues and matters with the whole world?. This is my personal opinion, of course!

[@audeloiram]

Emely you are a beautiful and talented and brave.

[@elizabeth7308]

Beautiful? Sure? Ja ja ja ja

[@SorayaEsfandiary_]

Poor Gloria, no one wants to have a weird kid in the family.

[@hudsonsoul1121]

Why has everyone gotta come out and explain their sexual partner preferences when it's no ones concern in this day and age. Coming out makes it an issue, you don't have to come out and state what you are. I'm a straight guy and didn't feel the need to jump out the closet and tell my parents I'm straight.

[@rachelderenoncourt3881]

You know I used to see her daughter as a child and I always thought she was gay.

[@jenc8953]

Was it necessary for them to discuss this family issue on national TV? This is really no ones business.

[@resourcefulmother.madresin6370]

It was not. But what emily wants emily gets

[@danieltongaww]

Exactly it is non of our business and it’s really not an important conversation!!!!! I’m gay myself and I feel this is just stupid and you can see how the male host didn’t not seem to want to in gauge the conversation

[@aprilgosa5779]

@@resourcefulmother.madresin6370 it is her right to be who she is and not hide just because it makes you uncomfy if you do not like it turn the channel people are people

[@aprilgosa5779]

@@danieltongaww so you are saying she has no right to be who she is in public? she has as much right as me or you do whether she wants to be public or private as I said to the other bigot she should not have to hide because it embarrasses your little ego do you get upset when straight men talk about how many chicks they sleep with

[@roddyg3692]

This coming from the woman who writes parodies from which her songs are derived... Anything for you but you are not here she wrote from Anyone will do since you are not here... Gloria didn't know that one day this would backfire? 😳 BTW her daughter is very spoiled and disrespectful.

[@valuecalc]

Gloria is straight.

[@doctordl7757]

What the fuck you all ripped off the Smith's Red Table Talk! Create your own ideas!

[@stacyvazquez]

Can't believe this is how you responded to your child.. that's the worst way to respond!

[@MsYondaschannel]

What are you talking about? Everyone reacts and process things differently.

[@stacyvazquez]

@@MsYondaschannel oh yes they do I agree. But as a parent the first thing you should always say to your child especially in that type of a situation is it's okay I love you. Seriously now.. that should just come naturally regardless of what your child tells you

[@naturistfred]

If you read Cher and her daughter's coming out story it pales in comparison. Gloria's reaction was tame.

[@raineyleblanc9817]

I agree, but then, many Latin families are very traditional, Roman Catholic, and I'm sure it's hard for them to process something like that right away, though they love their kids. Especially the older generation.

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

@Rainey LeBlanc You’re right about the Roman Catholic thing. They do let everything pass; infidelity, domestic violence, pedofilia, child abandonment but OH GOSH! May GOD forbid a gay child SMH 🤦🏻‍♀️ I know because I’m latin

[@HowToSaveMoneyOnCarRepairs]

I bet she has her eyes on Emily Estefan..!

[@deedee_31]

WELCOME TO THE BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HEY MS G I SEE U HEY MR E AND HEY TO JR LOOOOVE U GUYS

[@shampoochetesfaye9322]

Omg her daughter is a bull dagger.Now she can be the stud she was meant to be.Good for her.Therapy really ????She has a lesbian daughter why would she need therapy when it’s so normal.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MOAMa23]

As a Mexican I feel like Latin families don’t understand about the lgbtq community. I blame religion for such close mindedness within misunderstanding of their child’s lifestyle that may be taboo in their eyes.

[@lilyalexi3905]

I remember when a cousin told me that her daughter was gay... She paused expecting me to say something negative as she did from other relatives. I told her that I already knew and it didn't matter. I loved her and her love life was her business not mine. I don't understand why people judge others about this issue. They don't butt in your love life, so stay out of theirs! BTW...I didn't find out about the gay community till 1968 as a teenager, from a classmate. He was the best, and a funny guy and we all loved him. I didn't care then or now. He passed away in early 90's. Turns out that in my last job 55% of staff were gay and we all worked well. I've never saw a difference in them, it's when WE start to interfere in their personal lives that things happen. Made many friendships with my coworkers, Actually call one of my gay coworkers a 30 year old my son. Proud to be his Mom since his Actual mother died April 11, 2020 from Covid19, and see him suffer this heart ache. Please stay safe and well Love to all from 🇨🇱💞😷

[@apostolicwatchman8824]

+Monique Aguirre we're close minded because it's not healthy.

[@lilyalexi3905]

@You Tube , I wonder???? Didn't God make us in his image?

[@apostolicwatchman8824]

@@lilyalexi3905 yes, but not gay. There's no scientific evidence of that.

[@saffronessex2112]

@@kristolball AMEN! My 3 nieces and 2 nephews made me not to want to have kids. I raised all of them. NOT gay!

[@danarich6211]

God Bless

[@sherieharper4091]

How dare you do this to our father our God in heaven who died on the cross for your sins and who gave you your mother to love and accept you and to give you the blessing of a musical career you decide to use something against her to engage in your activity living the way God wants you to live instead of the world as a mother she accepted and loved you because you're her daughter and she don't want to hurt you and wants to support you if you really look at the real of this you should be looking to God to repent and turn from it you were blessed to have an outstanding mother who was gifted I pray for you and her but I pray for deliverance to turn it around

[@annetten.8667]

Sending prayers to the Estefan family!! 🙏✝️🙏 en el nombre de JESUS!!

[@miguelanders3917]

Gloria Estefan's face shows she is sad to know her daughter's life screw up

[@Rosie-jx6jo]

For all of you who said, why are they talking about this in public and airing their “dirty” laundry, because it’s sadly still necessary to talk about this....you can’t understand it if you haven’t lived through the fear of rejection. Gloria’s daughter was suicidal and then to hear her mother say she would be responsible for her grandmother’s death...just because she is gay?!?! I’m glad they finally accept her for who she is, but it shouldn’t be this hard!

[@internationalwoman9547]

Her daughter sounds so aggressive really there's no need your mom already said she has your back.

[@aprilgosa5779]

lily was not aggressive she was expressing how she felt at the time of her coming out

[@internationalwoman9547]

@@aprilgosa5779 on second thought they used her to react like that for ratings !

[@elsiebarragan7037]

Please someone help Rogel Aguilera-Meros the truck driver 🙏