How Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner Kept Their Love A Secret | Rumour Juice

[@lindatheubet9383]

Lily is incredible. I love her. She has made me laugh, cry, I don't care about her sexually. Lily is a blessing.

[@irinmumu302]

Exactly!!! We love lily! Such an amazing Human Being!

[@mckavitt13]

I care about her sexuality. I love it.

[@missm5732]

Ohhh she’s an icon, a legend, a role model, an inspiration! The love i have for this woman!

[@ohthelovelypoems]

SAME! I was supposed to meet her briefly after a show in St Louis for a quick interview for my Jr College newspaper. When I got to the venue nobody knew a thing about it so needless to say it didn't happen. Waited for her at the stage door and got a blurry photograph. Then walked past her sitting in the limo and gave her a little wave, telling myself I would meet her some day. And yes it came to pass! Decades later she came to do a show where I live, in a smaller university town. Had some t-shirts printed up that said "quit talking about that cake!" and my partner and some friends wore them to the concert. I also wrote several paragraphs in a card including that some of us fans were wearing that quote on t-shirts and would be there early and in row four; also bought a nice bouquet of flowers and dropped it off at the venue and was promised she'd get them. Got there early, gave some more shirts out to friends and got seated. In just a bit a nice looking young and dark haired man came to the row, leaned in asked if I was Whit and I said "yes," with a smile. He said "stay in your seat after the show and I'll come get you." I told surrounding friends to do the same! She did the angsty teen-ager slamming door cake topic bit and right at then end before the lights went down she winked, clicked her tongue, and pointed at me. After the fabulous show as promised, he came for us and we got in line behind the backstage curtains. What's funny is that two girls that had hung back saw what we were doing and tagged along, I didn't have the heart to tell them they weren't with our party. They even inserted themselves into the pictures we took! Gifted Lily more flowers and a t-shirt. She's wasn't as tall as I thought she'd be but sweet as pie of course. She started to leave and I emboldened myself by saying, "hey Lily" walking up to her saying "can I have a hug?" to which she graciously complied, and I told her quietly that "I beat having ovarian cancer." She hugged me tighter and said "way to go, I'm so happy that you did." Then with her big Lily smile she nodded, turned on her heels and walked towards the exit. They were meeting up with some family being so close (an hour away) from Kentucky, their home state. Am so glad I had put that out into the universe! Love her to pieces!

[@laurellawson9153]

This story made me feel really happy for them. Lily T was the first woman comedienne in my experience growing up and I have always enjoyed her. It makes me happy that despite how harsh society used to be about such differences, they were quietly able to make the choices they did. I deeply admire the women who take a stand for things, but I dont feel they should HAVE to always be warriors for their lifestyle or beliefs. They have given us so many gifts from their creativity & talent, I am so pleased to know that they could have this relationship for themselves. Good story!

[@sharonharris9782]

I bet her mother knew all along, and just allowed Lily to keep her secret.

[@lindabratsch9091]

Seriously…screw anyone who doesn’t see the absolute happiness in this lifelong collaboration!! ❤️

[@prudencesmith2375]

I love Lily, she has helped me with my depression and I thank her and Jane Fonda for helping me through the last few years with Grace and Frankie. I wish there was going to be more seasons. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you , you are the best!!!!

[@angelaholmes8888]

I remember watching the incredible shrinking woman I watched it when I was a kid 😊

[@angelaholmes8888]

I totally understand why lily kept her sexuality hidden for so long from the public

[@RumourJuice]

Yeah, we get it too Angela. Those were very different times, and people weren't as open and understanding as they were much later. We're just glad it never stopped her from finding love and happiness!

[@jillwaters9641]

I don’t think they are talking about sexuality. Love. A life partner. It’s much more than sex.

[@armiesep8710]

Lilly a great actress, 👍 her ❤️ love life, is her business . God bless her.

[@simonajezkova]

Lillie Mae, Tomlin's mother, knew about Lily being gay and as Lily said in one of her interviews, her mother loved Jane very much. They just did not want to come out publicly as there would be many nasty comments from neighbours and distant family members, which will have had a bad impact on Lillie Mae. And also, Lily was slowly coming out during late 90' and early 00', which was way back before her mother died in 2005. She never said "I am gay, here we go", but public just accepted her relation with Jane and never truly question it. That's all from me, never less great video. I love these women.

[@honeybunch5765]

Imagine it being criminal to love someone.

[@ailleananaithnid2566]

Keep your eyes on DeSantis in FL. Every time I hear about new anti-LGBTQ laws, I feel increasingly ill. We’ve seen this movie before and it never turns out well. We want to keep patting ourselves on the back at the progress that’s been made but the fact that Republicans are actually baiting people should worry us all.

[@colleenhendrix8505]

I love her. Lily is a true jewel. Always shining bright! ❤️

[@mariawilde3121]

awwwwww such a beautiful story! Thank you, guys!

[@RumourJuice]

Aww, thanks so much Maria!

[@shelleyproutt1090]

I love Lilly Thomline! I’ll rd her as the operater One ringy dingy is how she used to answer the calls . I’ve been watching her as a kid and still as an adult and still love her.

[@edithlazenby5839]

A tribute to unconditional love...

[@kev3d]

Pretty sure it's conditional.

[@lincruise5275]

My heart soars for this kid of connection💖❤I have seemed this my whole life🤗 thank you dear sweetheart 's oxoxo

[@myronmadey3040]

A beautiful love story!!❤

[@C.M.30337]

I have that Edith Ann album and saw her one woman stage show and bought the book at the book signing, which she autographed. Edith Ann was always my favorite character of hers.

[@libertyann439]

My high school in the 70s made the mistake of showing a film on childbirth. I don't have kids to this day. It really traumatized me.

[@sonicrevolver2917]

She did the right thing not coming out because she got recognized for her talent not her sexuality.

[@vedaanderson7009]

I just Love This 😍❤️💕

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Totally understand, never heard the clock ticking and also think the world is too messed up, thought I would adopt if I really felt the need to be a mother, sorry that need homes

[@deeeliades3426]

Lily is a wonderful talent! Love is an emotion available to everyone!

[@edalove]

I thought her mother did know about it but didn't want her to be out and Lily's brother is also gay so I think Lily didn't want to make that "shame" any worse. I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure I read that her mother did know, its just that Lily going public would have meant that other people knew.

[@Lisabug2659]

Jane reminds me of Melissa Etheridge for some reason. Always enjoyed Tomlin’s humor.

[@eleanorbertuch135]

Excellent presentation. Thank you

[@deniseelalala85]

Just beautiful

[@RumourJuice]

We're so glad you liked our video DB!

[@everettstewart7404]

That is real love for her Mom.

[@stacyververis7731]

No matter what love ❤️ Lily

[@stephenholmes5362]

Two wonderful ladies and a perfect example that we must NEVER let marriage equality be taken away!! All of us must band together and fight Thomas, Cruz, Mcconnell & the rest of these A-Holes with ever fiber of our being. May the rainbow flag wave forever!!!

[@Toro19900]

This is beautiful

[@marielavidal6221]

amo esta historia de amor 😍

[@giovannamoro8564]

As a mother , i bet her mother knew it even before she did

[@k.tinder8905]

Ditto

[@Ms.Laterholmes5253]

No that’s a beautiful couple

[@catherineenglish9542]

Amazing I love Lilly always have , i have my own sweet Lillie.

[@lindaaposto175]

Today in Australia!! Whooo

[@LonEr4evah]

Well kept secret, I never realized it...

[@RumourJuice]

Right? We couldn't believe it either, and it makes us so happy to know that Lily found love

[@CaliforniaChicks24]

They had already met and been on dates before lily reached out about Edith Ann :)

[@D-MARIE77]

A mother always knows and says nothing.

[@shelleyclements1620]

We Knew...We Knew!

[@judypylant1570]

So are the innocent children..

[@vernonsheldon-witter1225]

I have known for 40 years.

[@carrieheffernan1685]

They resemble each other.

[@dianabeurman364]

They look like sisters

[@lisagillum-wells1979]

They look alike. I don't base my liking on their sexuality. Life would be full without Lily Tomlin.

[@gaylaaucoin9075]

💕💕🌈🦋🌈❤️🥰💐🌸🌺

[@frogmouth]

Nonsense. It wasnt against the law. Male homosexuality is more regulated .The problem with her mother was the social context in which her mother lived

[@alissagonzales735]

I just wish today that many just didn't flaunt it.

[@stacyververis7731]

Ridiculous people can love who they want

[@RumourJuice]

We totally agree Stacy! Love is love is love!

[@JorgeGonzalez-sm9ld]

They used Maddona's plastic surgen.

[@robinsonnier6887]

God is not amused.

[@gingermonroe4153]

I loved grace n frankie Until the end nah

[@lilyal1589]

Sorry to know that she's not straight....such a disappointment indeed. One is about to leave the world up to eyeballs in sin. Though she's nice and I fell for her iconic big business movie.

[@maliajones3583]

BLAH BLAH BLAH HER SHOW IS WAY VULGAR

[@anniegillespie7935]

You are a little late with this news flash. Have known about them for decades.

[@cherylallen9640]

Foolishness

[@toddcont6469]

Lol this is not very accurate

[@JW-rw5zb]

Botox?

[@MrMelgibstein]

Being a Lesbian didnt ruin her career , it was more her relation with Jane Fonda.

[@annuitcptis3032]

Me too 🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️

[@deedawson6074]

Cos it’s not their story to tell, or to announce. It was for Lily to tell her, if she wanted.

[@kriskoenig4606]

You can't have children

[@ingenunis5003]

Sorry, don’t support it.

[@johngreene9824]

Love..my left foot

[@doreenjohnston7672]

good for the children you didn’t raise them

[@kimberlyhoughton3232]

I bet if you have kids they don’t speak to you do they.

[@Badkittys4]

It's a disgusting shameful sin, that's why they hide in the closet

[@titichartay7216]

Feel sorry for the obvious lack of love in your life if you can't respect & rejoice in the longevity, creativity & sheer beauty & romance of their half a century together. Bigots never find fulfillment.

[@BJ2020_]

sin is that big closet Catholic priests hid in molesting little boys, that husband with his mistress in the closet, that wife beater behind closed doors, that father molesting his daughters, etc etc none of these consenting but you judge two loving consenting adults. Who is disgusting? You!

[@lolareh8756]

Bitter much, Melodye ?

[@k.tinder8905]

It is a HARD ISSUE. I have to go with scripture from the Holy Bible. It tells us the truth. Yet I have known people as tiny little adolescents who showed quite early they were gay. So it is not for me to decide this seemingly contradiction. Scripture does not have any gray. It is all light. So we mere humans who have all sinned dont look at all at all gays and say that's disgusting. We refer ourselves first and anyone who will listen second to Holy scripture. God does not lie. HE has all the answers. HE is merciful and loving to all of us. But God has the truth, and since HE is the truth I cannot argue and say, well that doesn't fit my opinion, my views . Thank God for God. Everything else is constantly moving and shaped this and that way they are moved into different views easily and love to follow the crowd. .., but with God/Jesus there is a Solid Foundation. HE has never changed. HE is the same yesterday, today and will be to.morrow. HE IS THE CORNERSTONE. Nothing we humans, His creation decide is correct will change God's finite wisdom. Because I'm doing something that God says is wrong, I cannot then justify myself by saying God is not just, HE is not loving etc. We are not here to decide God's Ways or what HE should or shouldn't do. I love Jesus. In turn I must try and obey and do His Will , not mine. Christians don't demean gays. We do not hate gays. To us a gay is sinning just as much as anyone else sins. All sin is an admonition in God's eyes. But discernment and judgement are two different entities. We hope to discern and never judge.

[@yvonneplant9434]

@@k.tinder8905God, Nature, the Universe knows more, is more, than anything in the Bible or that we can ever imagine. So, yes, it's not up to you to judge or demean or anything close to it.