How My Mom Became an American

[@HelloHunnay]

Have u ever taken a citizenship test?

[@lazeenasafi4192]

Lots of love from 🇬🇾💐💐❤️🙏

[@lazeenasafi4192]

Great 👍🏻

[@joannasaadati8810]

No but my mom did and then my brother (7 at the time) was on the front page of the local newspaper highfiving the judge that swore my mom in 😂🙌

[@HiralPatel-yg2bz]

Glad to see mumma mai in this video,,,, post more wiv her lyl xox and longer vids

[@kymberlyp4056]

I watched my parents take the classes and then their swearing in at the courthouse. They were Holocaust survivors (came here separately as orphaned pre-teens).🇺🇸

[@lesamonnye476]

Jeanie might deny this but she knows deep down that SHE’S mama Mai’s favvvvv💃🏽🌈

[@CinnamonStitch]

I do believe that often times the child that grows up as the least favorite becomes, in adulthood, the favorite

[@HelloHunnay]

God I really hope so

[@jackieochoa]

@@HelloHunnay I think secretly deep down you are your mom's favorite. I don't think she'll ever admit though so don't bug with her that lol

[@juanitawhite1267]

aFA

[@jennasunshine11]

I just love mama mai ! 💗 Jeanie your def her favorite! ;)

[@oranpongen8029]

I admire mama mai’s persistence and integrity. She is an inspiration. God bless her many, many more years of happiness and peace.❤️🙏

[@bluelotus5174]

She may have not said independence day, but her answer was straight up american! Go mama Mai!

[@MrMatteo125]

I LOVE Mama Mai. " I don't kiss a$$ at all, I work very very hard".

[@sangii8677]

Did you guys notice Mama Mai spoke perfect American accent at 10:30: "I don't wanna be in welfare." Hahaha it's so not her. Lover her. 😊

[@sanoora]

damn you caught that

[@HelloHunnay]

I didn't even notice that 👀

[@sangii8677]

@@HelloHunnay it's okay Jeannie. Sending you and Mama Mai love all the way from Manipur, India. 😘😘😘

[@sanoora]

@Ánh Thu Le girl get outta your feelings, its not that deep. just meant to be entertaining, helloooo?? the whole point of this show?

[@lonelytears05]

@Ánh Thu Le Keep it light. There's nothing racist about that comment as everybody, including Mama Mai and Jeannie, knows that she has thick accent and the audience loves her for that.

[@KikisBams]

I really love Mama Mai story! She's really inspiring and she's really the "American Dream" Work hard and believe!

[@Mary-cp4wo]

She has made us all proud

[@kymberlyp4056]

In Momma Mai’s defense, California is a beautiful playground like Disneyland.💕😁💕

[@beautifuljean]

Momma mai is a true hustler. She didn’t need to have a great command in English but she is amazing in getting her message across. Jeannie, she didn’t pass coz she had funny answers, she passed coz the examiner could tell that she was fighting for her family to stay on in America. Language is not everything, it’s how you communicate it.

[@ceterisparibus8966]

@@beautifuljean I was just thinking the same thing!

[@Jennifer-vc6nt]

“From there they asked me if I wanted to go to Disney” lmao. I had to play this part again and again 10 times and couldn’t stop cracking up

[@JourneywithShack]

In my head, I am a MAI and Jeannie is my sister. Each time I get a "hello hunnay" notification, I feel like its my husband just got home from work; HAPPY!

[@HelloHunnay]

Lol proud to be ur sister!

[@lisama4903]

Mama Mai is the best . I really admire her hard work and self confidence. She makes her dreams happen. She’s so inspiring. Good on you for helping others reach for their dreams. Xx

[@Contentcoachlindsay]

Mama Mai said "Shut up! Beautiful." 😂😂😂 she don't even ask. Too funny.....

[@moniquesaldeba4971]

Jeannie you need to do a video on mama mai and Jeezy’s relationship. How close they are, how they connect etc.

[@pre_mwah]

That "Disney Land" cracked me up!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@StellaAnokam2]

Wuteva! Mama Mai sure knows how to negotiate her way through the job ladder. Lol. She is very hilarious

[@MsMartinez7722]

Aww I love this! Mama Mai's response on what the 4th of July means to her is absolutely priceless 💜

[@luze.santiago3003]

She couldn't remember term 'Independence Day' but she described it.... "...celebrate Freedom"(06:39)

[@collethreid3810]

Mama Mia you are a breath of fresh air, so inspirational.

[@kream7]

My mom passed when I was 17 and momma mai her spirit reminds me of my mom..thank you for sharing her with us

[@jacquelinelai495]

Haha! The Disneyland comment made me LOL

[@Mary-cp4wo]

Jeannie , don't you know when you buy something you're supposed to buy the same for Mama Mai to avoid her from taking your stuff ?

[@HelloHunnay]

Noted for next time 😂

[@jyn88]

Why not just share it?

[@emie4282]

Loll Mama Mai will just have two of the same item then😂😂😂 ya can't win this fight against a mom

[@Mary-cp4wo]

@@emie4282 😩know what? You're right so Jeannie should give up and be alright with Mama Mai using her stuff

[@kathymejia1370]

I loooooove Mama Mai! You're the definition of resilient! I admire you so so much and have mad respect for you. You deserve all the great things in life ❤ and I am so happy you have such a wonderful family

[@cutepinksocks]

Mama Mai is a symbol of hard work, determination, and confidence. I loved her story! ❤️❤️❤️

[@moroccanmecrazy]

I love mama Mai 💚 Her charm and confidence definitely helped her achieve her goals.

[@aminabrandt5089]

Mama Mai is adorable 🤩 I have been living in Vietnam for almost 2 years and I admire the Vietamese work ethics💯 You blessed to have her as a mom...

[@collethreid3810]

😂😂😂😂love you Mama Mia "don't you want your mother to look beautiful? Then shut up"

[@ladydignity]

I applaud mama Mai for working so hard when she first arrived in America,to support her family! She didn't accept any handouts, she kept pushing to support her family! Jeannie,this is why you are so strong hunnayyyyy!

[@starasialovesjesuschrist38]

Jeannie glowing & shining bright like a diamond... & Momma Mai oh I just love her. I can listen to her stories all day. I Love them both.🥰❣️

[@jackson5643]

Mama Mai's confidence is amazing y'all 😭👌

[@usomexmartin220]

Every time Dont Worry Haha Mama is a Savage🤣😂🤣🤦🏽‍♀️

[@guerdieajuste479]

Yes I did I was born in Haiti so two years ago I became a US citizens it’s very easy cause their sent you the questions and answer I’m very thankful to be US citizens also a big thanks to my mother for making the sacrifice for my sister And I

[@loveviad]

Ok Jovenel ap vini deye ou.

[@carolea1629]

❤❤❤❤❤ *Jeannie we need some merchandise Firstable, WhatAAva, and Don't Worriii*

[@shazsemuh7785]

Mama mai is such an inspiration ❤❤...Jeannie can we get the story of Mama mai's first impression of Jeezy and also, I know you gave us the list of qualities a person needed for you to date them...but on an episode of the real you also talked about having a list of requirements before you would marry someone....is that the same list and if not can you share this one with us as well?...cant wait to vote for you on Dancing with the Stars !!!💯💯

[@kristie5916]

It's so amazing to hear her story because my parents also went through the hardships of escaping Vietnam & coming to the US in order to provide our family a better future. I'm SO BLESSED & God is GOOD! 🙌🏼🙏🏼❤️

[@Mellie_Matshubeng]

Mama Mai always extra funny..... N we here for it 😍, 😂😂😂😂

[@Kkhuu87]

I love hearing refugee stories. My parents ended up in Australia and met here. It never fails to amaze me how much they have struggled and have achieved in their 35/37 years here

[@queenmarytorishe]

That whole raisin commercial song thing was soooo funny! Mama Mai looked so serious about it 🤣🤣

[@momentswithjo]

This is a beutifuly story Jeannie. The people who helped your mom changed her life and also yours. Her biggest concern was caring for her kids. And she always asked for a second chance. Love you Mama Mai

[@kylieprotopopov3168]

Shout out to Mama Mai! Love her so much! She relates so much of my dad he was born in Laos and came to the US from the secret war back then.. Hmong Community pride 👌🏻❤️❤️

[@phyllisi.340]

That's mama Mai on the photo?!💃💃. She looks amaaaazing and so glam! You go Olivia!😎👌👍. I see where Jeannie got her looks from.

[@oliviasjcbc]

Thank you😘

[@marquialedavis5998]

Very inspiring story! Makes you appreciate having been born here. Love y'all

[@Francis-Kanja]

I LOOOOOVE the way Mama Mai shut DOOWNNN Jeannie's petty drama. "Shut up ... I'm beautiful!" Jeannie ... we need Mama Mai in this difficult time. Let her shine in those earrings.

[@meemeepalmer4144]

Everybody needs a mama Mai!!!! U tell them if u don’t vote,then don’t complain!!! But everybody pleez vote!

[@eli7257]

Mama Mai is a very strong and brave person, inspiring. I haven’t watched the full video but it’s a fact ❤️

[@oliviasjcbc]

You better watch the whole thing my fam😂

[@beea.9435]

Love love love your mum's spirit, she's a GOAL-GETTER just like my mum too... Nothing limits them and their mindset is AMAZING... A direct reality of the saying "As a man thinketh so is he." When you think and believe you will make it, you sure will... This has also been my testimony. @Jeanie, I love the way you laugh at the way your mum speaks and the fact she isn't affected by it. We should all learn to laugh at our flaws and not be too serious all the time. Enjoyed watching/listening 💕💕💕

[@Filistinfree]

I could listen to Mama Mai stories all day! 🤩

[@deniecearellano3148]

I really admire mama mai’s hard work. As an Asian, ppl tend to look down on us and we all have to work hard to be a citizen.

[@melaniemoore2945]

This video made me emotional. Love Mama Mai. So inspiring! Beautiful woman!

[@nghidodo.youtube]

“They asked do you want to go to Disneyland”…. I laughed af

[@baybae92]

Watching you two makes me smile HELLA. I love your relationship. Bay Area represent!

[@laurak442]

Mama Mai had me laughing so hard. Tears literally rolled out of my eyes when she said the navy asked her whether she wanted to go to Disney 😂😂😂😂😂. And then Jeanie's reaction like...no they didn't.

[@thankfuljohn2979]

Thank you, Jeannie!🌹

[@trashawn.w]

FIRST COMMENT!!! Mama Mai stories are HILARIOUS!!! And she just had to bring up that you were an accident again!!! 🤣🤣🤣 And because of you two, I will DEFINITELY cast my vote in for this upcoming election!!! Thanks for another amazing episode of HELLO HUNNAY!!! ❤❤❤

[@HelloHunnay]

No, thank U 😉

[@emmab2013]

Ooh, love the makeup today, Jeannie ❤️ And yay. I’m studying for my Canadian citizenship test right now and this has motivated me!

[@joannasaadati8810]

Good luck!! I'm in BC and my mom did the test 19 years ago 😊

[@emmab2013]

@@joannasaadati8810 thank you, my dear ! ❤️ 🇨🇦

[@franettesparks9949]

Good luck Cole harbour Nova Scotia!

[@emmab2013]

@@franettesparks9949 Thank you so much 😘 ! ❤️

[@franettesparks9949]

Your very welcome!

[@damaelybarrow7923]

Mama Mai story is very inspiring, it's shows courage and determination. 💕💕💕💕💕

[@deehorace6680]

I can't believe I'm just now watching more of Hello Hunnay 😁 Awesome show 👏💗👋

[@purplerose9041]

Really love Mama Mai in this video. She was so passionate of everything she did. Jeannie didn’t give Mama Mai enough credits for the things that she accomplished despite of her language barrier. We are proud of you Mama Mai.

[@alexnik5132]

Oh, I think there are no clothes that looks bad on Mamma Mai🤣💖 Weirdly enough, she always makes everything work for her😂😂💖 And of course, Jeannie's look is also ON POINT as usual, that's 'cause she is Jeannie MAI :)

[@rebeccagonzalez1843]

Facts 🤣

[@HelloHunnay]

I'll give her that... thank u!!

[@hopet7033]

mama mai is such a BOSS. I love her even more

[@fouakong]

Mama Mai. We are so blessed with you! We love you.❤️

[@MsMissme90]

Jeannie, u said it best...Mama Mai's style is PERFECT for her.....its so out there but crazily enough it works for her and her personality.....for her...

[@coyottittocoetzee438]

Jeannie you look so gorgeous 😭🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️🇧🇼🇧🇼 and I love mamma Mai's lipstick 😊😘😘

[@vikramnharissingh1906]

That disneyland had me dying! 😂😂😂

[@MaryamAnidu]

Yes I would love to buy that style of dress, that style of dress is what we call "Bubu" her in Nigeria.

[@Katie-Rose]

Had such a shitty day felt like crawling into bed and crying until I remembered it was time for another one of your videos💕

[@damfad6028]

We love Momma Mai, I’m so proud of her journey ⭐️

[@oliviasjcbc]

I am lucky thanks 😊

[@taraortiz2677]

Momma Mai.. you da real MVP!! You are a true American!! God bless you. 💓

[@prudencecampbell3075]

You go mama mai. You’re a hard worker and was worthy of a decent job. Love you guys.

[@TaniaaReese]

Jeannie’s face at 5:14 had me crying 😂🤣🤣😂🤣🤣😂 tooo funny!!!

[@marythanhphung9411]

I really like your show with mamma Mai and also with other family members. This episode reminds me of my boat journey to Hong Kong then to America ( my mom had to bring along with her three kids 4,5,6 years ). We all have grown up learning to appreciate what our parent has done for us. Keep it up. I listen to your show every day even before bedtime hehe😄

[@rebeccagonzalez1843]

We love Mama Mai we need “ WatHAva” @ “Dont Worri” merchandise !! 🤟🏽😘

[@oliviasjcbc]

Thanks😘

[@rebeccagonzalez1843]

@@oliviasjcbc omg! Mama Mai seen my message 🙌🏽

[@oliviasjcbc]

🤣😂😍🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️have a nice day

[@elsabueno16]

Lol. Everytime I listen to the song...I cry 😂😂😂. Mama Mai is hilarious.

[@theumbrellaofdoom]

She's so great. What a time to hear mama mai

[@karinaestrada6802]

Omg omg omg😄 just before Jeannie said anything regarding the beautiful duster her mom is wearing, i was thinking “Mama Mai needs to start her own fashion boutique” ... yyaaasss get it mama mai!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@monieluv5328]

Your mom is such an inspiration. She is very humble and hilarious too! My mom is Italian but she tells it like it is too, just like Mama Mai! ❤️

[@naturalelation1631]

Mama Mai is a hustler. I see where you get it from, Jeannie💜

[@fatoubadjie5816]

Jeannie I love to see u and mama Mai. You ladies bring joy to my heart. Mama Mai is a sweet heart she has a big ❤️.

[@alexnik5132]

Wow, " *You're an accident* " joke again🤣 Sassy Mamma Mai😂😂😂💖 Jeannie is the best accident that ever happened 😂💖 don't get offended

[@ruthdaniel4038]

Mama Mai looks so beautiful and it's so cute she speaks everything with the present tense. Jeannie, I like ur skin complexion, it's smooth and clear.

[@narsterling397]

Mama Mai is hella funny! The 4th of July answer tho! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@snoopz2]

Mama Mai is an hustler🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣love her.

[@sda110288]

The video might be comical, but we now all know how hard mama mai worked to be able to provide for the family. ❤ so inspirational our Mama Mai ❤

[@tiara891ify]

I love her she needs a show

[@vivianthong5656]

Thank you for sharing your story... our story. Dad was born in 1974 and came to the U.S in 1990, so he grew up during the aftermath of the Vietnam War. Not boat people, but went through the re-education camps. His sisters got here earlier and helped the rest of the family get sponsored to come here. No one knows our story, since many people don’t care to learn. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for being our voice. Thank you for showing the pressure that comes with being a second generation Vietnamese American and wanting to live up to our parent’s legacy

[@zoerudolph06]

I love Mama Mai and Jeannie's makeup !!!💗💗💗💗💗

[@theyscreammadina]

To anyone reading, stay safe, keep being you, don’t give up and I pray all your dreams come true, as much as I pray my KZbin dream of hitting 10k comes true🙏🏽🧡

[@misskina._2730]

Fun fact I just subscribed to help you out ... Nd I normally don’t subscribe

[@ElaineFMN1978]

Yes Mama Mai🥰 I love your confidence❤️ Jennie, you are so lucky to have a gorgeous Mom in your life”... Sending my love to the both of you ❤️🥰😘

[@alicesjoy9657]

Mama mai is a whole package.Many more years darling.You’re an inspiration to the world 🌍

[@mzljg2g782]

That was such a Amazing Story your mom was telling and God was with her and her family and God brung are a long ways you guys are blessed🙏😘

[@oliviasjcbc]

Thanks 😊

[@nolazee9610]

I absolutely love you two!!! Mama Mai is hilarious...cracks me up everytime. Stay Blessed Jeannie & mama mai♡♡♡

[@pg1367]

YESSSS LOVE THAT YOU ARE SHARING THIS INFORMATION JEANNIE♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@victoriajackson112]

I LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH!!!!!!

[@jessicapraytor7560]

Mama Mai's confidence is so awesome. Do it Mama!!!!! I love hearing your stories! Jeannie, I love how you can see God's hand all through your mom's story! Amazing❤❤❤

[@Trufali5]

To whoever edits these videos... YOU'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST 😂

[@catidash5540]

Mamma Mai the ultimate hustler with the finesse! 😅 in her defense too everyone uses Fourth of July to celebrate and drink beer 🍻 😂

[@decayinglullaby9963]

I binge watched all your videos these last 3 days. Jeannie goodness,the shit you've been through. Mama mai goodness that SHIT YOUVE BEEN THROUGH OH MY GOODNESS. I love your eye contact you'll say something just like we are best friends talking and me by myself in my living room physically nodding my head like we are in real life.

[@sabrinalima4332]

No I haven’t taken a citizen’s ship test but my parents have

[@xlinduhhx]

I love Mama Mai so much. I wish I could be confident and strong minded like her.

[@tinotendamutizwa5227]

Mama Mai is an inspiration for sure!

[@AlmostHeaven89]

YES Fam Merch PLEASE! I would buy Hello Hunnay cute Tank tops and pieces designed by you two both so hard! 😍 Everything you guys do is treasure