KENNEDY DAVENPORT | Give It To Me Straight | Ep19

[@kennedydavenport]

Thank you all for the beautiful warm words. I cant press the thumbs up button enough.. Just know that i love you all and i cant do what i am passionate abt without you.

[@monteverde1729]

WE LOVE YOU KENNEDY! MORE POWER TO YOU!

[@gabenewman4662]

We love you Kennedy keep feeding and blessing the children

[@suzy3899]

We love you Kennedy!!! A true class act❤❤❤❤❤

[@KrissTheUnicorn]

@kennedydavenport sending love and positive vibes your way! ❤️💕such a great performer, entertainer! Loved this interview! Showed so much depth of character in all the good ways. I’d love to see you in person perform! 😅😊💕

[@richardchen7062]

Love you!

[@jhubeJELLO]

This ONE interview shows us SO much of Kennedy than two entire seasons of Drag Race. Kennedy really is the one that deserves more flowers than what she's given. 🧡🧡

[@AndreaDance]

Yes! I love how these interviews present the deeper waters of the queens.

[@Alex-vd6ve]

Absolutely 💯

[@Igbogadi]

Drag Race is not a talk show. Queens don’t go there to get lengthly interviewed. They show their uniqueness, nerve & talent on the show. These sit-down intimate moments are the right platforms to open up like this!

[@jhubeJELLO]

@Igbogadi Drag Race has still shown the backgrounds of some of the queens. They let Alyssa Edwards' story of being a dance coach, pageant queen, drama with Coco, and her mom's passing be on air. Hell, they let Jujubee talk about her cats. All I know about Kennedy from Drag Race is that she was put in that pageantry box, her 'growth' during the competition to being more than just that, and that she can DANCE. I guarantee you Kennedy would have talked about her family personal life, especially during All Stars to get her voted to top 2 by the other queens. That challenge where they made the queens create what was essentially podcasts in AS7 was so good because they allowed the queens tell us a little more about their stories. This is such a versatile show. It relies on the presence of the queens. Framing Kennedy as being a "bitter and shady" queen was the show's responsibility, especially when they know how the fans can be.

[@gonzalodcs]

@@jhubeJELLO Also, she made it to the finale TWICE they had the opportunity to do so.

[@thedallasryan]

Maddy should’ve worn black stockings and white shoes.

[@TenzinPhelps]

In front of the church lady?

[@Deedoof]

But.. they don't belong in the church!!

[@zosh_plays9737]

and had Jan on the picture frame

[@kamogelomanaka5371]

Or dressed up as a carton of milk

[@MasteroftheUnicorns]

But.. they aren't allowed in the church!

[@AdipatiJulian]

The level of respect Maddy has for Kennedy shown throughout this episode is just amazing.

[@suzy3899]

For SURE. Maddy is being so respectful and I live for that ❤

[@LightningSt0rm]

I love how Maddy is always gooping and gagging the girls with the journalism research skills. They all come in like "What?! Where did you get this? Where did you hear about that?"

[@xionxiv9293]

It's so much fun 😂 ❤

[@kelseyjenna9248]

Give It To Me Straight is the Hot Ones of drag !

[@the5002ndpanda]

I fully believe that Maddy could find the Zodiac Killer.

[@celestemunda7143]

She's becoming the Nardwuar of drag

[@quaidyba]

@@celestemunda7143I was literally about to say that

[@melatomic]

This channel is starting to feel like the healthy detachment from the RPDR sausage making machine. Stay independent Maddy.

[@natedorm4136]

Ommfg..what the f do you have against rpdr?

[@legallycritter4984]

​@@natedorm4136 I mean let's be real here Rpdr's production are so shady, like production that can and will ruin people's reputation for the sake of television, forcing to queens to stay active and overwork them, and even abuse to power

[@sefxodyssey]

all in all your just a nother brick to rupaul

[@l.acosta4739]

​@@sefxodysseywe don't need no drag u

[@neconeconeco]

@@natedorm4136 while it's amazing that we can have a show like RPDR + the regional spinoffs, it's still ok to be critical of the exploitative nature of scripted reality TV.

[@migoreng7789]

i love that Maddy lets the guests SPEAK. i learn so much about the queens, it's beautiful

[@br_ButteredToaster]

An intelligent host will hold on to their question and pause when appropriate, and I saw Maddy sit on at least two. 👏

[@davidel.9246]

Couldn't agree more!

[@HausSerMusik]

She goes back and edits out her interruptions to gaslight the guests

[@tegarpangestu1070]

Not you from indonesia, hello indonesian sister

[@wahab.2990]

Literally

[@TITOSUAVECITO]

Are we gonna overlook the fact that Maddy is a PAGEANT QUEEN?!?!?!? 😮 (and not only that, but was in a pageant judged by the icon herself, Kennedy Davenport?!?)

[@beandrag9019]

Not me thinking this said pregnant💀

[@jessewru6425]

@@beandrag9019no not that! 🧟

[@dennysnoel]

"I wasn't very liked on my season" Fucking breaks my heart. Kennedy is my absolute favorite from her season! I hope she realizes how many of us have loved her from day 1🧡

[@musicobsessive123]

as someone who watched her season later on and outside of the drag race fandom-sphere, i could never imagine why anyone wouldnt like her. i fucking adored her

[@clairekelliest]

@@musicobsessive123 I wonder if we all understand grumpiness more now as a society. I know I’m not putting up with as much as I did pre-pandemic. And Kennedy is an elite-level loveable grump who was ahead of the curve.

[@musicobsessive123]

@@clairekelliest thats so real honestly LOL

[@deanbuck7985]

​@@clairekelliestKennedy has never been grumpy she's just been herself and not acted like a hyper clown for TV. We are trained to see a certain character on TV and if people don't fit that they are moody or something it's repulsive and judgemental.

[@clairekelliest]

Sorry. I didn’t mean it to be an insult. I’m a grump for good reasons and the word isn’t harsh to me. @@deanbuck7985

[@francobejarano8518]

you can tell maddy was on her best behavior

[@richvarsi3402]

LMAO so true

[@zivaztian]

yessssbut its a nice change and mood from previous guests kiki

[@nicolewinsett3278]

Gave her so much respect !

[@martinrandersson]

yeees hahha, she was so respectful

[@tiefseblief]

She packed all the shade into the “biggest mistake” read. She gave herself one opportunity, as a treat.

[@ntp4003]

The guests selection for this show is ELITE! Can't wait to watch this episode Edit: Just finished the episode and wow Kennedy has been through so much! I admire her resilience and strength through this journey and am happy her path has taken her to where she is now. Thank you Maddy for providing a space where we can get to know these queens on such a deep level ❤

[@jdms65]

Literally gasped when I saw it

[@roberthogg4507]

Smart, put a comment in right away, and watch the episode, come back to say more.

[@georgychtchevaev5352]

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[@melatomic]

@@roberthogg4507 🤣

[@saulmurillo729]

Kennedy: I don’t judge people at all. Only Judy can judge us. Kennedy 20 minutes later: If my girlfriends came to school looking a mess, they got read. 😂😂

[@jadevillanueva2346]

LOL

[@ねこ男の子]

I don't get it lol. Those aren't the same things. Maybe to fans, but to people who actually do drag. No? I won't judge YOU for wearing it. I'll have an opinion tho????

[@xoxoxoxo4483]

@@ねこ男の子Yeah…it sounds like she views judging others as more serious or political, but reading another drag queen is a milder form of judgement, in comparison.

[@blakandwhiteart]

I'm glad Kennedy is getting some more recognition, she is so underrated by the fan base

[@mystiquefierce]

yesss, she's one of the most talented queens of drag race, love her!!

[@ceostudio]

This always surprises me! When I think of drag race one of the first things that pops in my head is her burnt h00ker look 😂 crystallized

[@runeguidanceofthenorse]

Yes!!! Amazing person

[@lachinx]

Kennedy is one of the BEST queens to come out of the show. I don’t feel she’s underrated.

[@alvarezfam1]

@@lachinxby the fandom she is.

[@xdrivn]

Kennedy holding back tears when she received the CD made me cry😭😭 I know it meant a lot to her !!

[@betzalelescalona1123]

Same!!!

[@LupeV]

Seriously Maddy you are one of the best interviewers and drag race channel out there.

[@susangomez5157]

Agreed.

[@sumacmusac]

honestly? THE best drag race interviewer

[@lee210294]

​​@@sumacmusacIndeed, Joseph Shepherd wishes

[@lucassandoval1582]

Let's admit she is THE BEST.

[@dsnd9581]

​@@lee210294AJSKDKC

[@SuperLink517]

Maddy is so fucking good at this. She adapts to the energy of her guests and it absolutely lands every time. She takes everyone seriously but knows when to interject some levity appropriately. This look into Kennedy’s life was absolutely amazing, and makes me love her even more!

[@jnd_jnd]

The two dancing divas 🥰

[@ruthannehubsmith1516]

That line gets me every time 😂

[@kyliessave8454]

🙇‍♀️💃

[@p5481]

Yes, Kennedy and Jasmine in the photo frame

[@robvcalderon]

Kennedy's emotions are so real and raw. Actually sobbing at that gift reaction wtf.

[@jackfrost3564]

Maddy being the Narduwar of drag is my favorite aspect of these interviews, watching everyone's reaction when she pulls out some obscure knowledge about their past and their jaw hits the floor its always so fun. Not to mention learning so much about these amazing queens!

[@julietarossetti7426]

Awesome comparison, & so accurate too. I think the Queens fear that Maddy has spies trailing them & PIs going through their entire history...

[@fart_in_a_car6659]

What a great way to put it.

[@ceostudio]

This!!!

[@spydahmonkie5389]

Exactly this!

[@fart_in_a_car6659]

I am just so happy that other drag race fans know who Nardwar is. Doot doot do doot doot....

[@marcoagorozco]

I love this new segment where Maddy gives a gift that touches the queens so much give us even a deeper look at the queens.

[@Milkysponge]

It's the complete opposite of RuPaul's "Tell me about your trauma while looking at a childhood picture of yourself"

[@marcoagorozco]

@Milkysponge honestly I feel my gut response to that question would be "play these latto numbers on this day"

[@memphismilano1415]

After a long night of hooking, I thoroughly enjoyed these two ladies conversing.

[@marcouscous527]

You can just tell Kennedy has put the work in during her drag career, she is so well rounded and seems like such a cool person to be around. I remember being so dismissive of her on season 7, but she was always shining and I really hope she gets her flowers

[@danielely3807]

This show has become one of my most anticipated drag related shows every week.

[@cosmothespacedogsdad]

Wow. I never knew Kennedy like this. I’m so happy these interviews exist. My respect and love for Kennedy is so full.

[@NinjaBooKitty]

The way Maddy dresses for her guests AND sponsors. 🥰

[@ChrystalVanDusseldorp]

The expressive shark fins get me every time 🥰

[@NinjaBooKitty]

🤣🤣🤣@@ChrystalVanDusseldorp

[@richmondrealingo7321]

Two seasons of Drag Race and it is only with this interview that I found out that The Kennedy Davenport was once part of the military.

[@walpurgisnight7]

Maddy doing their due diligence with EVERY guest- I feel like the episodes just get more enchanting every time.

[@raqueldeshow9678]

They are!

[@feitocomfruta]

That’s why she is able to be as vicious with reading: she knows these queens, learns about them, cares about them. It’s all because she loves her sisters deeply.

[@Rawrmuffin0]

Maddy looking so satisfied after every queen is shocked by her knowledge of them is everything

[@JacquelynDS]

My favourite thing about this show is that Maddy lets her guests TALK. I have learned so much about so many queens in much more meaningful ways on this show, than on most of the others. All of those big production, high monetary shows feel like they barely brush the surface of the queens compared to this. And I'm so thankful that Maddy is giving these people the ability to really speak and show themselves in a new light.

[@xdajlo82]

Maddy's gift made me cry. Wow. She is such a great person and journalist. That's amazing

[@Toshiboyai]

As someone struggling with addiction, Kennedy’s experience and insight is really inspiring

[@kelseyjenna9248]

Sorry to hear you are struggling my friend. I'm 9 years sober from alcohol, and while addiction never truly leaves us, it can be overcome and it's so worth it. Wishing you the best!

[@kennedydavenport]

Push through love, you can beat it. God be with you.

[@Rai_S82]

Hang in there, Toshy ❤

[@alyssaemiko]

Another sober person here just chiming in to say: you got this! It’s one of the the hardest battles a person can fight, but it’s so worth it ❤

[@heyLORDitsme]

I hope you get through it like a rose growing in concrete.

[@sapphirelightning2399]

Listening to Kennedy speak from the heart about her relationship with Christ really moved me. As a gay southern kid raised in the church it was a big part of my life. I understand people have negative views/opinions about religion so I don’t really share that side of myself with others in my community because I never want to come across as if I’m preaching when my intent is to share my experience. It’s nice to hear another member of the community talk about their personal relationship with Christ I actually feel seen a little more today. As much as I loved Kennedy before now I love her even more.

[@ptboy18]

@ 50:33 you can tell Kennedy really appreciated that thoughtful gift. When someone really REALLY listens or goes out of their way to understand where you come from, it's a different feeling. Great interview queens

[@LisandroMozoA]

Kennedy holding a Miss Latina title is so funny to me 😭😂

[@paulna85]

She’s a legend, she’s an icon and she is the moment. Now come on. Her talent, her witt, her comedic timing, the catch phrases. One of my favs of the franchise. Love you miss KD

[@iCodeSwitch]

"These young kids these days just think you just go out there, and just start flouncin around like a MONKEY." -Kennedy Davenport, 2023 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️🙌🏾

[@richardchen7062]

Jimbo during the Hallucinate lip sync when she did a poorly timed reveal and danced awkwardly

[@charliez077]

@@richardchen7062 'did a poorly timed reveal and danced awkwardly' - is it wrong that I have no idea which of the Jimbo's lipsyncs you're talking about bc they all felt like that :P

[@t.r.3332]

I love the parting gift segment because it makes the girls so excited. It’s honestly really heartwarming.

[@Nehu_22]

Truly, I'm so happy Maddy started doing that, it's thoughtful with a capital T

[@acarran1988]

and it's always something meaningful for the guest, I love it

[@TheSanta741]

I'm amazed as how Maddy went from being singled out in her season to be one of the most beloved queens in herstory, she's amazing :·3

[@therobotdevil2284]

Kennedy's 90s prom haircut is everything LMAO I'm so glad she is getting her flowers now!

[@lipstickzombie4981]

I just can't as well, she looks like she's a boyband member😂

[@mushygem]

the bob was bobbing

[@edenthedollx]

If Kennedy was on a more recent all stars season she 100% would have won 🩷 hope she comes back for a third time!

[@marinemanaphy101]

The best part of every episode is the “Girl, you did your RESEARCH” moment from the queens when Maddy pulls out the deep cuts. I think for a lot of people in the public eye they tend to get a lot of the same questions over and over from interviewers who are only really familiar with the surface level stuff, so it’s cool to see them get caught off guard in a good way by those personal moments.

[@kevicook4926]

Kennedy is so eloquently spoken and bares her soul with her story. This queen deserves the world and more. Congratulations Maddy on being a vessel for these stories to be told

[@AndrewB..]

Maddy really is such a good interviewer, I'd say the BEST drag race interview person

[@hotfunnycoolgirl1000]

Mandy and Delta are the best. They need to be on each others shows

[@ClaytonGoldhawk]

I can't sing Maddy's interviewing praise enough. Just the amount of research and digging she does is so comendable. We actually get to hear a lot more about the queens besides their drag race story, and I really appreciate that as it gives me a tremendous amount of new found respect to these artists. So impressed with every new interview. Keep at it Maddy!

[@t.r.3332]

Maddy is PAAAAAAINTED goodness gracious

[@paulalapoderosa6762]

YESSS MADDY YOU LOOK GORG

[@TattooedScarlet518]

50:35 Seeing each queen's reaction when Maddy whips out their old embarrassing picture and gives them a bit of a hard time never gets old but I really love that now shes also using her powers for good too. It feels like the perfect medium between the heartfelt and shady ends of gotcha journalism, and produces a very dynamic interview in the end.

[@rascal_rae]

I was so blessed to see Kennedy perform last May in Seattle and she took my ass to church. I couldn't stop crying and throwing dollars at her lol

[@arielmargaret18]

Kennedy's reaction to Maddy's gift made me tear up🥲 Maddy is the best host, always doing her research. Kennedy is so wholesome 🖤🖤

[@pawebrud4091]

Omg, legends being legends in a legendary room on a legendary show

[@CasperGhostingYou]

Wow, Miss Kennedy’s story with the Navy hits so close to home. The Navy can turn its back on you. You can tell she went through the BS that strikes a few unlucky people. It's not the entire Navy but your leadership and their support of your mental well-being can change from command to command. I feel sorry that happened to her, and happy she felt vulnerable and admitted her culpability in the situation ❤️

[@cooliopumpkin7045]

For how negatively Kennedy was received on her seasons, I've loved her in everything I've seen her in outside of the show. She seems like such cool aunt, i wanna just talk to her

[@dalton-yp1uz]

Kennedy had me crying a few times in this interview. She is a gift to our community and a gift to drag

[@Bobwise25]

I need a mastercut of the queens reacting to Maddy's deep dive questions and photos

[@michaelgarcia5749]

Kennedy is LEGIT one of my favorite drag queens and im so happy I finally got to see a full interview of her life. Her struggles with family, the military, I learned that she's bisexual and the rise of her artistry to where it transpired to drag. She is a true gem.

[@nicholasloyal4039]

Maddy gurl I am absolutely proud of all that you have accomplished with this channel and wish much continual success. And Miss Kennedy Davenport never disappoints.

[@ntrowan3987]

I really liked how this interview was more serious than the others. I always love the humour and wit (that's what brings me back every episode), but I appreciated the seamless tone switch that was appropriate here :)

[@melatomic]

Well said

[@TexErinSydney]

When Kennedy says “I wasn’t liked on my season”, I gasped. To think there’s a world that doesn’t give Kennedy the love and adoration she deserves just gets me.

[@fetteranton]

Writing here again because for real, here's someone we can call a Queen. So hard working, no bullshit, raw skill and talent and just pure and utter hard work. Nothing but realness from her. Love you Kennedy!

[@YeyazWyrd]

Damn I love this episode. Maddy always slays, but Kennedy really seems to enjoy this too which makes me so happy! Kennedy always slays too, ofc

[@RickyReviews]

I have to give it up to Maddy for doing an insane amount of research for these interviews. It’s always nice to see queens pleasantly surprised by some of Maddy’s questions 😁

[@dramabelle1]

Kennedy deserves soooo much recognition for her insane levels of talent! I absolutely adore her! This is one of your best interviews yet 🧡

[@NoticeMeShizun]

The hug at the end 😭 we love you Kennedy. Thank you Maddy for this interview !!

[@JasonLuxLover]

She’s an ICON and deserves a crown from Rupaul’s Drag Race! She was the winner in my eyes! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@destinydelao52]

died and then crystallized when I saw the thumbnail

[@Blumoon_vii]

Now I understand why Maddy is the 1# fan favorite of season 14 ... more than the winner ... that's how you really win. Do something great ... congratulations to this interview. The best yet so deep, funny emotional

[@silviaponce5237]

What a lovely, interesting interview. I’ve watched Kennedy on Drag Race and All Stars, but you managed to dive deep, talk about things that truly matter, and allowed her to be human and REAL in under an hour. Excellent job, Maddy! 👏🏼

[@jaccaj1626]

I loved Maddies transition, in the interview, from the serious mood to that hair😅 I adore this interview. Ms. Davenport is THE QUEEN ● On the stage & on the streets🤗

[@Artisticmonkey2]

Maddy delivering a serious ad about internet tracking etc gesturing with the shark fins is absolutely sending me

[@jpropht]

virgos are probably the most detective-like sign, very into the details - so maddy being a virgo makes sense for this high quality series!

[@cnb1243]

I am actually new to ms.davenport but I love her. She is so real, so down to earth I love her.

[@Lipona_]

after this interview im so admired by the person behind Kennedy Davenport. Such a soul. This series of enterviews by Maddy are really something

[@MrGirmillionair]

Omg you can tell when Maddy gave Kennedy that gift she genuinely loved it. Maddy is not only one of the best interviewers but also gift giver!!!

[@gelo.deramos2429]

Maddy deserves more fame and exposure.. The level of professionalism here definitely hits our hearts with the lives of our beloved Queens. ❤

[@KevinYven]

I really love the addition of the parting gift to the show, Maddy, you're really turning it. Thank you for bringing this wholesome content. It's such a joy to experience your humor but also your kindness.

[@crismichel]

This is the only youtube series I watch at regular speed

[@dariahill]

Maddy has such good chemistry with everyone, and she seems to adore Kennedy and it makes this feel like a real conversation between good Judy's and not just an interview, I'm so happy.

[@bustatrix1905]

No one turns a show like Kennedy Davenport, an absolute legend

[@hiroshiadaniya]

The ending was so emotional. It seems Kennedy has a real heart of gold. ❤ Maddy Really knows how to conduct impactful interviews.

[@AurelioVidal]

This was a beautiful interview. Kennedy is a treasure.

[@renajoo8466]

I almost cried when Kennedy said that she wasn't liked on her season and also was dealing with such a complicated situation. The dragrace fandom is so toxic at times, and on season 7 Kennedy was definitely my favorite. I was so sad that she didn't get her flowers at the time. A true ICON, and I am so happy to hear her history, such a legend.

[@luisalejandroloyov.8145]

I am SEATED for this interview!

[@nothankyounextbye]

Thank you for featuring this wonderful queen who I feel is often overlooked. LOVED hearing from Kennedy. We love you, Kennedy!!

[@amnedits4898]

Kennedy is in my top 5 most favourite queens! She’s an absolute legend and deserves the world! 🔥

[@WillDrinksCoffees]

KENNEDY DAVENPORT!!!! Y'all need to see her perform live. She's one of my favorite performers I've seen. Absolutely fantastic.

[@melatomic]

On my bucket list 4 sure.

[@hotsupidcat]

damn maddy, i imagine kennedy is not an easy person to interview, you really did a great job of adjusting your style to meet the heavier topics of this interview while still giving signature maddy. props maddy.

[@leeshaolivier9298]

I teach students with special needs, and Kennedy's story has always touched my heart ❤️

[@kaitlin4047]

damn she’s been pumping these out like crazy lately i can’t imagine how much research miss madeline’s been doing off screen

[@GlobalPsybreaksOfficial]

I think this interview really showed off Maddy's talents as an interviewer and host, because we've come to expect all kinds of jokes, shade, cutting up and carrying on. But this interview didn't need bits and gags to keep me entertained. I was even more engaged and drawn into the discussion than the other episodes, just off the power of Kennedy's story and Maddy's ability to draw it out. I feel like the sincerity and lack of goofing off was Maddy's way of showing reverence and respect for the caliber of entertainerr that Kennedy is, and Kennedy paid that respect right back by being so generous with her testimony. I love Maddy's comedy, but this was really special too, and I love that for her.

[@MrSpencs]

Damn Maddy being secret services for Drag Queens is EVERYHTING!!! Great job Maddy, keep them coming 🥰

[@DavidNPS]

what a Genuinely Charming and Lovely interview with Kennedy.

[@TheFlutetune]

I love love love hearing more about kennedys life. She is so cool

[@fetteranton]

KENNEDY!!!!! One of my favorite queens ever. Thanks for having her on!

[@DiegoJoaquinAlejandro]

The gift at the end 😭 ❤ Maddy youre the best and i learned so much about Kennedy ❤ the best interview show

[@lucassandoval1582]

The hug 🥹

[@OnlyLath]

Love Kennedy ❤ she is everything

[@sandrughhh]

maddy, this episode with kennedy was by far one of the most powerful, poised, comforting and real episodes of the show.. this is so enchanting and listening to the dancing diva share about her life and testimony is so beautiful. thank you maddy and kennedy for indulging us with this content 🤍

[@TonyDBaby420]

I love how everyone gets so surprised with the gifts you give them, it's the sweetest thing EVER

[@maguireclancy]

Maddy is by far the best interviewer I’ve ever seen

[@spickleme598]

Miss Kennedy you are beautiful inside and out. Thank you for your service.❤❤❤❤❤

[@dragonmambi]

Wow, this gave me a total new perspective on Kennedy. You are amazing @Kennedy, thanks for sharing! @Maddy, good job !