Hattie McDaniels

[@goldie862]

When my husband died 10 years ago, my discovery of Turner Classic Movies comforted me and introduced me to Hattie McDaniel and I fell in love with her. An American treasure. ❤❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@maggieg60]

She was a great actress and she stole the show in every movie I ever saw her in! She was a real star.

[@sandraphipps7455]

She was Such a Beautiful Person. I Love watching Her. Her Voice Was Warm. .... She was. Just Amazing. 💐💐💖💐💐

[@debracostley9731]

How could you not love her. Bright, happy and beautiful.

[@cemetarymama]

There was nothing ugly about her. She was beautiful inside and out.

[@carloszenon4562]

Amen

[@marymartinez7197]

I. Always loved her acting and how beautiful she was,

[@aleasemontgomery7845]

cemetary mama Amen 🙏🏾

[@reneebraxton1032]

Amen to that.

[@Irish-Rose]

I agree! They called her Classy Hattie, because she always dressed to the nines! Loved her!

[@VirginiaCook-lx1qv]

She was a marvelous actress and a lovely woman.

[@p.a.williams7208]

Hattie had a magnificence that could not be held nor compared by no other... I LOVE LOVE LOVE HER 💕💞❤️ In heaven she will be a Friend of mine one day 🤗

[@samuelcotton6271]

She was a beautiful soul!

[@bettycloud5953]

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[@catgirldo7646]

I hold Hattie McDaniel as one of my favorite actors. Every movie in which she appears is a masters class in acting and she graciously, without even trying, steals every scene with her honesty in listening to other actors, reacting to their words and actions, and responding with perfection. I hope that all actors, regardless of ethnicity and cultural heritage, watch Ms. McDaniel as not just a fellow actor but as a magnificant teacher.

[@Lisa_MS64]

excellent point. Considering how well known she is so many years after her death, her impact on Hollywood may never be fully appreciated.

[@theresaholguin699]

Hattie was a great actress she was wonderful in all of her roles. In the silent era there were black actors making silent films. Hattie was best of the best. A well deserved Oscar win. She should have won many more

[@steloneil6699]

Not only should she have won more,.....the movie industry should Christen an award in her honor!!..... she took what little that was given to her, and made every OUNCE OF IT a scene stealer, and bigger than anyone else's!!.....

[@theresaholguin699]

@@steloneil6699 good idea for an award in honor of Hattie. But those movies won't be doing that any time soon

[@elizabeths4371]

She looks like the kind of person ANYONE would LOVE to know and call a Friend!

[@dr.100purrscent5]

A true Earth Mother Spirit. Genius and Gentle. Strong and Kind. Feisty and Elegant. She represented the Real Women we have in our lineage. 💗

[@ialone7487]

Amen!

[@tianrichards]

Our Queen deserved SO much better than she was given. But she made the most of it, took those stones and laid down the foundation so we could walk through doors that she opened. Thank you Ancestor Mother 🙏🏿💙

[@steloneil6699]

Thank you for that beautiful thought and message,.... Ms. McDaniel was an amazing actress, but most importantly,.....a legendary SOUL!!.... miss her MUCH!!

[@lucinda2329]

❤️~❧~✿~❧~✿~❧~✿~❧~✿~❧~✿~❤️

[@Chutney1luv]

Exactly! Without Hattie there would be no Black actresses today!

[@antoniafaheerty6980]

One of my favorite people on earth..Hattie McDaniel..sincerely a white 39 irish woman. My first vision of her in Gone with the wind. I cried along with her eyes in that scene as bonnie died in that scene with Melanie, as I watched this movie with my grandmother. Aged 9.

[@Irish-Rose]

For those that do not know, Clark Gable a dear friend of Hattie’s for years, & played in different movies with her, always stuck up for her. He went to her home many times on a Sunday where she made him, & her friends a huge breakfast. In Gone With The Wind, this happened. “Gable Again Outraged By Segregation When Clark Gable found out that Hattie McDaniel and the other black stars of the film would not be allowed to go to Atlanta along with the white members of the cast, he hit the ceiling. Gable was already good friends with McDaniel prior to making the movie, and he angrily threatened to boycott the premiere unless she was allowed to attend. It was McDaniel herself who talked him into going. Clark Gable was a big enough star to undo segregation on a Hollywood movie lot, but segregation in the heart of Dixie was too much even for him.” He also got the signs taken down for Whites Only for bathrooms. He refused to do Gone With The Wind if they weren’t taken down.

[@michelehofstetter4803]

She took roles that could've gotten lost, but she made them shine! One of the best, she added soooooo much to the films she appeared in ...

[@peterjohnson617]

if you put 5 extra o`s on the word so does that somehow make it better ?

[@sandrarice2069]

@@peterjohnson617 Yes it does!

[@goldie862]

Oh what a great point. Many, maybe all the roles she played may not have been at all memorable but for her. (and I would have also used 6 o's in the word "so"!)

[@yacodiva316]

I looked forward to watching her in each scene she'd appeared. Too bad these "woke" people don't understand she as well as Jim in Huckleberry Finn had the most intelligence, wit and wisdom over and above the "white" characters. Never should these books be censored. John Grisham does the same in his books.

[@loydevan1311]

You use as many o's as you want darlin'. This is still America and you still have the 1st Admendment. As long as I live. Semper Fidelis, Semper PARATUS!

[@nitabourne3042]

I LIKE THE SPIRIT OF THIS WOMAN AND HER STRENGTH.SHE REMINDS ME OF MY MOTHER AND AUNT WHO GREW UP ROUGH, BUT GAINED INTELEGENCE ALONG THE WAY TO MAKE THEM SURVIVE SUCH HARD TIMES. I THINK SHE HAD IT ROUGH BUT WAS SMART ENOUGH TO SURVIVE THROUGH IT ALL. THANK YOU FOR SHOWING MORE OF THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN.😇😇😇❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@sparkywinston]

One of the great Actresses ,loved watching this thanks for posting

[@phtevlin]

One thing I liked about her characters is she always got in the last word.

[@starlitelodge7410]

Yes, she was so awesome

[@1171]

I loved her always! She’s fantastic!

[@patricialetort7360]

I loved her character in gone with the wind!! She was the Boss!! We need more people like the person she was! A great actress And wonderful lady.

[@patricialetort7360]

Shirley Bailey I read an article about that. I loved her bold attitude and how Clark Gable lovely picked on her about her red petticoat!

[@egeo03]

She had a beautiful voice. I never knew. ♥️

[@hctub7319]

I'm thankful we really we're blessed to have been able to share and experience just a part of her talents and charm. I Wish I'd known her.

[@reekahd7695]

Mattie look like she didn’t play!! We need more of you🖤🖤🖤✊🏿

[@ruthlewis6678]

When she showed up on the screen you knew it was going to be good.

[@bettyflipkowski235]

Ruth Lewis s

[@ruthlewis6678]

@@bettyflipkowski235 Betty, Would you care to finish your thought?

[@FreshRose-z3s]

She was best friends with Clark Gable. He loved her and was devastated by her death.

[@edwardcochran5060]

I love Ms. McDaniel's film appearances. Her body of work. She has dignity, talent, integrity, humanity, intelligence, wit, and grace. The Country, society, environment, and culture, she was born into, was serverely, and perversely, lacking, in all those Godly traits. She succeeded, and prevailed, inspite of society's barriers. God is, shall I just say, "funny that way" . Rest high upon that mountain, Ms. McDaniel's, for your work on Earth is done. You'll never be forgotten; you're a CLASSIC OSCAR WINNING, LEGENDARY, ARTIST. A STAR..I adore your work, strength, pride, passion, courage, and true grit. You are a remarkable, incredible, great LADY. Thank you, and thank God, for sharing you, with PLANET EARTH. 🙏😇🙏

[@ironsnowflake1076]

@@edwardcochran5060 _beautifully said_ 🌷

[@steloneil6699]

@@edwardcochran5060 Yes, if anyone was made of courage, strength, pride and honest to goodness true grit,..... it was definitely Ms. McDaniel,.. she displayed a CERTAIN defiance that was wayyy before her time!!.... never will I forget you Hattie McDaniel,.... just like you said " rest high upon that mountain, Ms. McDaniel"......yes, a true LEGENDARY star!!...and UNFORGETTABLE!

[@libertygiveme1987]

@@steloneil6699 I thought "Rest High On that Mountain" was a name of a song!!!!

[@damianop100]

@@edwardcochran5060 Beautifully put. I still tear up every time I see that stair climbing scene with Hattie and what's her name. Miss McDaniels delivers there some of the finest most moving acting I've ever seen.

[@Motorhead-y3]

She worked, won awards and made money. Didnt bow to politics.

[@tpribble7605]

I always thought Ms Hattie was a beautiful woman and an amazing ACTRESS

[@steloneil6699]

You and me both!!...... Ms. McDaniel was an amazing actress, but more importantly,....she was a beautiful human being,....Loved her so MUCH!!

[@dr.100purrscent5]

I wholeheartedly agree!!! 💗💗💗

[@rudyflores8886]

I just love Hattie God rest her soul. Frankly I do give a damn. RIP Hattie darling.

[@carolhernandez8156]

She was an awesome actress!!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@dianebyers5704]

Class act, Miss Hattie! GOD bless you, ma’am.

[@patricksaxon3983]

Thank you for uploading this video, what an amazing story and she was an amazing actress, very talented!

[@Maridun50]

She was a formidable actress. A huge talent. She truly earned that Oscar.

[@sandraoss326]

Smart Lady Why should I complain about making $700.00 dollars a week playing a maid or making $7.00 a week actually being one. That was awesome money back then

[@Frank-mm2yp]

Yes, she was unfairly criticized by some for "always" playing maids, slaves, menials and servants (as if she had much choice). I do not think she made that true comment to be "funny". She was a realist who lived in the real world.

[@mariathomas8161]

Nothing wrong with being a maid,it's not what work you do its who you are that matters cause you may be poor but rich in blessings

[@brontewcat]

There was not a lot of choice for black actors then. It’s was unfair to criticise her for this.

[@lakemichigan6598]

@@brontewcat Seems to me, whatever role she played she played with dignity. That impresses me.

[@brontewcat]

@@lakemichigan6598 I have really only every seen her on Gone With the Wind. I will try to find some of these other movies.

[@amywhite9972]

I absolutely adore her. Always have and always will..

[@marymacdonald1651]

Everybody loved her.

[@jennybugsification13]

@Jasmine Dickerson ❤... we all know she raised those kids for the 'misses of the house'.. 🙄

[@TheSaltydog07]

Much beloved! She could do drama and comedy. Always a pleasure to watch. A legend. You can see her brother, Sam, in "Double Indemnity." Thank you for this. ❤️

[@Jenjen-qc5eq]

I found it amusing that Hattie ruled and bossed everyone around in Gone With The Wind. 😷🍷🇬🇧

[@steloneil6699]

@AnarchoRepublican So white women don't "rule" and "boss" everyone around in a household??.... JUST CURIOUS!

[@natalee217]

Jenjen 100000 Yes he kept Scarlett in check😂😂

[@JudgeJulieLit]

@@steloneil6699 Varying with personality, some do, some don't.

[@steloneil6699]

@@JudgeJulieLit Black women vary in personalities too!,......some do, some don't.

[@jamiecook434]

The back story of Mammy was very interesting. Mammy raised Scarlett's mother and thought the O'Hara's as her family. Read the book Ruth's Journey

[@brucebrock9369]

May she rest in peace

[@wafacabriales]

I love Miss Hattie the sweet person and I enjoyed every movie she was in. I wish I have met her the beautiful lady. May Almighty God bless her soul✝️🙏💜

[@anelisamorgan8590]

Hattie McDaniel was AMAZING! There will never be another like her!❤

[@william121852]

Such a joy to watch , the screen came alive when she walked into a scene !

[@yaktown1985]

Love you Ms Hattie... Rest in Power 👑.

[@bemfawkes3214]

I loved this lady, I always looked forward to her scenes ❤️❤️

[@nellieyotty6300]

She was the greatest! No matter what a race it's in your heart that matters. She is truly missed.

[@jamiecook434]

She was a wonderful and talented actress. Jammy is my absolute favorite character in GWTW. And I'm so glad she won an award for her role.

[@johntarmaggiore5488]

She was so believable in her roles. Such talent. Great Great actress.

[@ZionRV]

Love this woman! You can see how proud she is on screen or off screen. There is nothing wrong with being a mammy or playing mammy. 1000's Of households would have loved to employ her. Today's black women should learn from her rather than complain and should be grateful for what they have

[@quindelldoyle2487]

there is something wrong with being subservient to whites. Bible states you do not have to accept crumbs from someone's table.

[@donaldleider7382]

There is nothing demeaning about Hattie McDaniels roles.She portrayed a smart sassy strong black women who could more than hold her own against any star, man or woman she was paired with!

[@brachiator1]

@JohnGalt009 Some saw the Charlie Chan movies as redressing negative Asian stereotypes. Then again, the character was played by a white actor in yellowface.

[@brachiator1]

@JohnGalt009 Yep, you enjoyed the character and the plot, but the racism was still there. Hollywood refused to cast an Asian actor as Charlie Chan or the Japanese detective Mr Moto. It's not that they could not find an Asian actor. They refused to cast an Asian actor. BTW, I recently watched part of a documentary where Chinese Americans noted a very mixed reaction to watching the movies growing up. They felt insulted by Charlie Chan, but loved the sons, who were played by Asian actors and who were allowed to speak and act naturally. The sons were even more hip than there square pops, to use the vernacular of the film.

[@brachiator1]

@JohnGalt009 Many people forget or don't know how concessions to American racism was built into Hollywood. Anna May Wong was a legitimate movie star, but she could not be cast as the wife in "The Good Earth" opposite the male star Paul Muni because the Production Code forbid even the appearance of "miscegenation," in casting. Later, stupid producers internalized the Code even after it no longer formally existed. So, they thought that white audiences would not accept an Asian male as the lead in King Fu, even though Bruce Lee's later career proved them wrong.

[@Lavender1775]

She played a fucking stereotypical role that was created by Caucasians to MAKE FUN OF BLACKS IN AMERICA. There is nothing uplifting about this role. It’s an insult and stop accepting shit like this or you’ll always be given shit (because that’s what this is). Instead of being a loud mouth maid (a servants really..) why not being a princess? Oh because that’s not how Caucasians see is because they see us as animalistic and that’s why they gave her this role.

[@spazmonkey618]

Cadaveria I don’t think you understand the nuance though. She dared to have a stronger presence in a time when black people were hardly seen as people. Ya it was racist but that was her obstacle to overcome? She was given an inch and took a mile and probably changed how people think - just by being her lovable shining self. Screaming ‘racism’ at a dead woman’s career is a bit shortcoming really.

[@jodihertle5319]

I think I would like to have known her. Seems like a very sweet person.

[@summerland6397]

I loved her, Hattie reminded me of my grandmother from Texas.

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

I love her so very much!!!! I wish she got to speak her truth at the academy ✊🏾✊🏽✊🏿💜💜💜💜

[@donnagregg6864]

Still my favorite. That Lady could act an reminded each person to step up an care for each other.🌝🤗

[@austindreher2791]

Hattie Mc Daniel was SO Beautiful and Talented.

[@latonyawhite7351]

KUDOS, TO MY BEAUTIFUL QUEEN, THANK YOU FOR POSTING THESE CLIPS, OF HER LIFE. BE SAFE EVERY ONE.🤗🤗🤗✌️

[@headron66]

She stole every scene in every movie she did. I loved watching her when I was a kid. She gave me the feeling that I wanted her to mother me.

[@michaelbuttcher2956]

Absolutely beautiful Hattie McDaniel.. i wish i could have hugged her then and id sure love to Hug her NOW .!!

[@valofalconery]

And now Gone with the wind has been removed. Such a pity. Hattie is amazing!

[@Beechnut2U]

I love all of her acting. She was a great performer!

[@rebeccasmith1235]

Thank you Ms or Mrs Hattie Mc Daniel for being a trailblazer for opening doors and getting paid for playing a maid then actually being a maid. You was amazing actress. ❤️

[@bananamanchester4156]

Goodness i didn't know any of this until watching this video! What an inspirational story!

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

Beautiful lady i remember the films, great actress.

[@gunsaway1]

Always loved to see in her movies

[@kellyyork3898]

Loved her. She was such a presence on the screen.

[@rabiakeeble1265]

A highly intelligent, highly talented woman. Bless her

[@commandoxy]

Be sure to see her in, 'Alice Adams'. Comedic genious!

[@Truly1Tom]

Picking up the thought where I left off previously, Hattie Daniels mattered in a really profound way. I recall how she set the tone for "Gone With The Wind" (1939) I was bored out of my mind until she came onscreen and began her scenes. She lit 🔥 up the screen and the excitement she generated was palpable! I was almost asleep 😴 in my chair 💺dozing off not quite sound asleep when she began the scene that brought the house down! I don't think the film would have had a chance at the academy awards but for her performance!

[@cajsheen2594]

I love her singing! XXX

[@BUBBLESPOGO]

She was wonderful. I love watching her.

[@jayleigh4642]

“Lord help your white child” ☺️☺️☺️☺️ Awesome

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Good for her, she was beautiful all around.

[@douglashoffjr1362]

A FINE ACTRESS, A REAL STAR, AND QUITE LOVABLE

[@aleasemontgomery7845]

She was the star in Gone With The Wind, the movie wouldn’t have been successful without her. She received two stars on the Hollywood walk of fame one for film the other for Radio. She is also a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. When remembering this lady please don’t tie her to any of the roles she played she was much more than the stereotypical parts she played.

[@DD-rp2qr]

@Alease Montgomery Thank you bringing that information. The story is that Ms McDaniel pushed for herself to get considered for the Oscar nomination. O’Selnick did not want to do it because there was another actress in the same film being considered. Ms McDaniel ultimately persuaded him to make the call. What followed was a huge campaign from African Americans especially her sorority to get her the award. Even her initial opposition for her taking the GWTW changed to support so that she could make history. There is more about this story (good and bad) at other websites. A comprehensive documentary on her and her relationship with Walter White is worth telling.

[@frankiebowie6174]

Don’t forget Queenie in SHOWBOAT!

[@JudgeJulieLit]

And Mom Becky in The Littlest Colonel, chasing littlest cooky swiper Shirley Temple about her plantation kitchen.

[@mariemoore6406]

I loved watching her in movies...She was a fine actress.

[@MicheleMJJ]

Gone With The Wind would not have been the same without Hattie McDaniel. I love every movie she was in. She was such a natural in every role she had. I'm so happy for her that she won the award. However, I don't think it was necessary for the Academy people to write her speech. She could speak for herself, thank you very much.

[@libertygiveme1987]

Jean Harlow was sick when filming 'Saratoga'. She passed shortly thereafter.

[@1weazy291]

One of the greats😊🌷‼️

[@dave082360]

Always appreciated watching her in her roles. She always added "sass".

[@catman3552]

Natalee,they also appeared in, In this,our Life in '42. Bettes character hit a woman and child with her car and blamed it on Hatties son,who was studying to be a lawyer. Bette was a real "B" in this one. Great acting.

[@windamor1517]

Wow! She really made gold out of stones. An inspiration to all people who are strugling with things in their own lives.

[@MommaBearsCorner]

she always has been one of my favorite actress's. Makes you feel HOME.. just incredible lady, and shameful for BLM who want to erase things and people from history. They need to study history first better. You do not erase history cause you do not like it. You learn from it... I have gone with the wind and other videos and not tossing them out for any foolish divisional group. This was a lady who can be proud, and did a good job at it, along with her mindset.

[@PuffKitty]

I've known about Hattie for decades but this clip has really piqued my interest about who Hattie really is! I hope I can find a good biography. Thanks for posting 😊

[@steloneil6699]

Me also, I would love to find a detailed biography about the Great Hattie McDaniel,...... but whenever you get the chance, Google Woopie Goldberg's special on Hattie McDaniel,....that was the closest in detail I've seen about Ms. McDaniel's life, or at least her life in Hollywood, it was very interesting.

[@minniemouska4320]

I loved Ms McDaniel. She MADE any movie she was in. She OWNED it.

[@lisabullock7461]

I read at her beautiful home. Clark Gable was a regular visitor.

[@lisabullock7461]

Happy Birthday Ms. Daniels 💘💕♥️💞💖😘😍🎊🎉🎂🍨✝️☮💜

[@walterprattjr1089]

She finally got a best supporting actress award, she should have been a leading actress in a lot of movies and should of gotten the lead actor award.she is a human being and was ajoy to all even during the real racist times she lived in thank you Hattie

[@monicashababy5487]

Loved her!!

[@Ettoredipugnar]

She stole every scene in Gone With The Wind !

[@aussiesheila9495]

Love this woman, use to Wached her in movies when I was a young girl, She was in what I called the old movies, in my days, ❤

[@thomasbinninger1355]

I think the MGM tom and Jerry cartoons had a maid in it based on hattie.

[@PHlophe]

they actually did use her and the previous mammy as a template. the same mammy was also recycled in christina aguilera's can't take me down video clip.

[@xamurai00]

She was great..

[@isammolina4842]

Maravillosa !!!hermosisima y deslumbrante de gracia y talento.☺👌🌹🍃🌹🍃🌹🍃💎🌠💎🌠

[@Dezotuf]

She was fabulous and thanks to all of her movies will always be with us. Being the first African American to win an Academy Award in 1939, I think her acceptance speech was truly beautiful. We all know Gone with the Wind, but try to get to the rest of her movies. She steals every scene she is in. Great actress, American, and especially human being !!!

[@DayShiftNoWknd]

It just impossible not to smile and feel very happy when she is on screen. What a wonderful, remarkable woman.

[@stevecrow7020]

Great actress.😊

[@ChildlessCatLady]

It's Hattie McDaniel (no "s" on the end).

[@user-cg3yw9tl1n]

Robert Gulloume had a long history in Hollywood he died at age 89 in 1989 who's on the hit comedy soap and on the spin-off playing Benson he also what's the voice in The Lion King as the wise Rafiki, the last show he was on was sports Night. His stroke was written into the character. Well known for his, intelligence, voice and class. God Bless, them both in Heaven.

[@soulstrength]

Indeed. his voice is unmistakable. I knew it was him immediately.

[@teptime]

1989? Wtf, he died in 2017!

[@soulstrength]

@@teptime I think he just missed a period.

[@davidharris7805]

I think she had a beautiful soul.

[@Truly1Tom]

Hattie McDaniels came through the pre-talkie movie 🎥 era. She was a huge talent that belied her size. Her heart ❤ ♥ was what gave her the chutzpah necessary to endure and preservere in a bigoted film industry where you had to deal with unscrupulous talent agents. They got a huge cut (percentage) of the actors, musicians and singers (like Billie Holliday) these were the forefathers and mothers who paved the way for future generations to come. Hattie McDaniels was one such. The first time I saw her was in the movie 🎥 "They Died With Their Boots 👢 💀 On" (1942) as the maid (and foster aunt in all but name) to Olivia De Haviland. The film 🎥 also starred Errol Flynn as the male lead of Gen. George Armstrong Custer. Hattie's portrayal of Callie the Maid was what set the film apart from others of the period because she brought a fire 🔥 and fierce energy that made the movie 🎥 work for me!

[@deb53]

Harrie broke the barrier. God bless her, and RIP Great Lady!

[@beverlylignell9308]

She was great. ❤️🙏

[@Nacho-Mamma]

Hattie was unbelievably talented. She wasn't just an amazing actress. She had a beautiful singing voice as well. And, often times, when she's singing a tune while acting out a scene, the singing was unsçripted, and her idea. She displayed her singing skills in 2 of her best movies - "Song Of The South" & "Showboat".