Jerrod Carmichael Shares Ellen's Role in His Personal Coming Out Journey

Comedian Jerrod Carmichael recently came out as gay in his Netflix special, "Rothaniel," and shared his gratitude to Ellen for coming out on her sitcom 25 years ago. He explained that his mom welcomed Ellen in their home, a feat he never thought was possible for his more conservative parents, and even joked that Ellen is a "gay, white Desmond Tutu" for spreading so much love. Jerrod also talked about how he was terrified to publicly say he's gay, and how his family feels now after his truth coming out.
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Jerrod Carmichael Shares Ellen's Role in His Personal Coming Out Journey
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[@terranceturner8181]

This is SUCH an important and vital conversation. People forget how much of a risk Ellen took by coming out. How important a risk that was. How many people she inspired.

[@sakurachristineito6428]

This guy is literally the light we can see in a room full of darkness

[@oedipus_tex8660]

Maybe his teeth

[@kl.8992]

Beautiful soul. You can tell he’s still processing. I hope he gets the healing he needs 🖤

[@miriammutheu8893]

I love the way this guy explains, getting people support who you are isn't easy

[@josileneleitedearaujo8330]

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[@pearlvongpusanachai5942]

As a straight person it is heartbreaking to see someone not be able to accept who s/he really is when s/he is born that way, It must be SO SO hard and I hope you continue do yourself proud. That is really all that matters because the rest of the good stuff WILL follow. Much love ❤️

[@daking589]

Thank you so much for this.

[@ervinriddick1710]

Amen

[@o0oStillWeRiseo0o]

Born that way?

[@imissmydog]

He is wonderful, love him more and more every time I see him interviewed.

[@zamo_shangase]

I’ve been watching every single interview Jerrod has done since the special and to be going through things in real time has been interesting Cannot wait for this film

[@peachesandpoets]

So proud of him. Happy for both of them. Anybody still in the closet, it can be okay. You will get through this.

[@beignet2012]

What a sweet and genuine young man. I loved this!

[@doncaso2306]

I love the way he articulates his thoughts.

[@robertsterett4260]

What a beautiful Soul! Your coming out is awesome and the right thing to do. Blessing to you.

[@danielocean3699]

I’m happy for him. Glad he can finally be himself. Simple as that

[@KingKobra49]

Hey! keep grinding ,stay positive,don’t doubt your abilities. It will all make sense 🤞🏽🙏🏽! I want you to keep doing you , and keep striving to be great 💪🏽🔥

[@truthwarrior7826]

Sodomy is nothing to be proud of

[@ervinriddick1710]

These are two phenomenal people! Thank God for such wonderful people! They both warm the Spirit! Such Love!

[@dakotac180]

Well now I have to go watch the special, I love him, his comedy has always been great and I'm glad more black people are feeling okay to come out

[@chillbest14]

Must watch all his HBO specials

[@darvin50k]

To the person reading this: Even though I don’t know you, I wish you the best of what life has to offer ❤️

[@itseverydaybro4142]

I hope you have a good life too bro

[@littlefruitster2667]

Thank you, Your message has such kindness ❤️

[@ervinriddick1710]

Thank you so much, and I wish you the best as well. You are a wonderful person and I thank God for people such as yourself!

[@blackbeauty5836]

Thanks and same to you.

[@hova912]

Same to you fam ❤️

[@kingtryton]

Jerrod you are an amazing human being

[@catherineanichukwu766]

His laughter is so cute

[@vidsonsaintilien7108]

Hi Ellen I'm watching this show so long but too far( i mean on KZbin) cause I'm from Haiti 🇭🇹 and i live there. Through this show i got my English improve day by day 🥰🥰thank you so much 🧡🖤❤

[@naigagairene5748]

All I can think of right now is how life is gonna be so hard for some of us when the chapter of this most beautiful and amazing soul ends, Thanks Ellen.

[@Reallychris_]

It’s sad to hear his response to Ellen’s question about how did his parents take it, be that he had to create distance, and looked up saying it’s okay. I remember him coming out a few years ago saying he was bisexual in an interview. So I guess his family didn’t see that.

[@jamescahoe7981]

To me what really is sad is if the current GOP has its way they will make it more difficult for people to come out in the future. There are many Evangelicals that are fans of Ellen yet don't share her love and acceptance.

[@kimbronson3520]

He seems so uncomfortable and a bit sad. I'm glad he's living his truth. I hope his family will fully accept him.

[@cathycarreathers339]

Yes!!!

[@venaduncan9463]

Love Jerrod! Keep doing you. You are hilarious.

[@CarlosCasanova9]

jerrod the 🐐

[@springs1978]

So happy he can now be his true self!

[@willjones1355]

I love ❤️ you man and I’m so proud of you it’s to many of us black man who are in the closet but if we came out and showed the world they really would be shocked

[@jjkj8421]

I totally understand what he is saying...i love him.i want to give him a hug.i want to meet him.

[@prettybaexx7418]

Fine asf

[@benjamincarter9313]

PLEASE tell me Ellen is having Jennifer Aniston on her last show - I remember watching Jennifer as her first guest ever. That would be SO COOL. 😎💔

[@benjamincarter9313]

Jennifer Aniston WILL be on the Ellen finale - I just learned! 😎😀

[@susanoduor1022]

She did! SO SO COOL

[@oedipus_tex8660]

Jennifer Aniston is dead

[@star-rc6qh]

Thank you ellen ♡♡

[@briangale399]

Ellen is so kind to celebrities. I like this guy, want to see his comedy special.

[@margholtz]

His mom can be proud of this lovely son.

[@princesswilson5144]

I miss the charmicheal show

[@kellyparker9655]

THIS!!

[@jamieking1331]

I'm crying

[@eprohoda]

that is amazing upload!se you on my side~

[@skeletonfactory6000]

Everyone is acting like he didn’t come out in 2019.

[@bridgetdraper5146]

I absolutely LOVE Jerrod❣️

[@bakeembakeem6723]

It's 2022, folk have committed suicide, simply because of who they are, this is your season, arm yourself with amazing PRIDE, and be prepared to erase any negative force, even your family, the happiness of "self" seized it like a well planned kidnapping

[@jjkj8421]

8:03 ❤

[@BloomOfLife]

This man is literally my brothers doppelgänger …

[@starman2089]

Is your brother??????

[@CrazyManhog]

At this point I think Ellen show won't be canceled if people stoped there complaining

[@khaitsamuna6872]

Ellen please we need you in uganda too,cause we are not doing well for sure,we need such people to help us too Thank you so much,i know one day you will reply me

[@inmytraumapodcast]

for the description, *hbo special, not a Netflix special

[@BrittBrattBossLady]

8:20 Exactly. We're a minority, but we ARE the largest minority, actually.

[@temsulong]

Love ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bobhogg4174]

Coming in and coming out. Coming in and coming out.

[@danielocean3699]

Rip bishop tutu

[@user-px2ro6nv7y]

Excellent 👍👍

[@michaelwoods3850]

As a straight dude I could never tell his sexuality bt nobody really cares, he's funn6

[@robertronning7016]

I want to be on your 12 Days of Christmas list. Bob the captain from Duluth Minnesota

[@amalfarah1314]

She is ending her show in 3 days

[@chillbest14]

Much ❤️

[@curlswithlovenj]

❤

[@lenamalmberg2751]

❤❤🌼

[@nanadwumah9096]

Man i love Ellen!❤️

[@helendelarosa3811]

I like this show

[@amirat8162]

God, I love him so much.

[@joker24maverick50]

Ellen is 💖

[@jackiericci1]

Beautiful

[@mauriceharriott2569]

*Hero*

[@ramblingram3662]

He’s what? Oh he definitely won’t get a canceled show next time around.

[@nbua8433]

"It doesn't have to be and I hope it changes."

[@diverse.content4643]

👍❤️

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Who else here after desus & mero??

[@AMtwoG]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@niimakasmi8309]

Hi

[@englishforya]

How many people do love Ellen ?

[@laurastanzione3886]

Pleaseeeee

[@irasakhanda9324]

The only thing I want you is just remind that the war is going on still in Ukraine 💙💛 all Ukrainians are praying for peace and we are still waiting for your support🙏 we are waiting for win against terror and henocide!💙💛🥺

[@thehoneydeev]

We continue to pray for you. While we do, please make sure discrimination against black students (who paid to study in your universities) stops.

[@CB-jz2dn]

All systematically done.

[@wookinooki9023]

only come out if you are in a safe environment. ex. if you think your family will accept you. If you don't think they will, then they don't deserve your honesty.

[@keenansummers]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍✌🏽

[@tacitamorgan2134]

😃👌🏽💜💛❤🔃

[@niteshr5201]

When is this show ending ? Warner BROS “unbiased” investigation on the racism part lead to this still Coming up. Glad this toxic employee centric show is ending soon, but money prevented it to shutdown immediately and it’s still running this season.

[@ibelieveinjesuschrist8911]

Get right church and let's go home

[@JaniaSanders]

Amen !!!

[@tonyvision4137]

Explain how he rose to fame out of nowhere in Hollywood now.. Boy got ran through by the elite 😂😂😂

[@RC-mc6pu]

Are you special needs?

[@oedipus_tex8660]

He still not that famous tho. Got ran thru for nothing

[@RC-mc6pu]

@@oedipus_tex8660 Nothing wrong with getting ran through. Your mom did Im sure. 🤔

[@oedipus_tex8660]

@@RC-mc6pu ew ashy black alert

[@hereigns_oneaboveall]

Man ought not lay with man nor women with women. Seek God and live. JESUS LOVES you ALL. Amen.

[@JaniaSanders]

Amen !

[@ambikalokesh4932]

❤