Kingsley Ben-Adair Takes Us Inside Bob Marley Portrayal In “One Love”

Actor Kingsley Ben- Adair stops by Tamron Hall’s “Love Week” to talk about his starring role in “Bob Marley: One Love.” He opens up about working with Bob Marley’s widow and children to transform into the legendary musician, and reflects on filming pivotal scenes that filled the studio with emotion. Plus, Kingsley talks about rehearsing for “One Love” on the set “Barbie” and more! Press play!
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[@asiablackgrl6482]

Kingsley is a great actor like our late Chadwick 🙏🏿 Movie is phenomenal!!! ⭐️

[@lynettejohnson7067]

Yes Absolutely

[@Akira14ification]

I just saw this movie, he embodied this character. This man did a fantastic job. I could care less what the critics say, this movie was AMAZING!! The music was just awesome, I felt like I was in a concert that was being filmed live. I loved that they showed Bob Marley as a loving family man, friend, and husband. GREAT JOB Mr. Kingsley!! His voice in this movie, gave me life!!

[@eilenedecali2195]

Ben gave a phenomenal performance!!! 🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@eilenedecali2195]

Amen!!! 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@c.b.jersey7304]

I agree it was awesome. I just wish it would have been a little longer.

[@DeliciaTrini]

Love Kingsley’s humility! He respects Bob and Jamaican culture! 💕🙌🏽🇹🇹

[@deedee8043]

Guess what he is British Trinidadian and Lashana is British Jamaican so awesome

[@DeliciaTrini]

@@deedee8043 yes I know🙌🏽🙌🏽💕

[@DeliciaTrini]

@@deedee8043 yes I know🙌🏽🙌🏽💕

[@mikehutchinson1465]

I'm a Jamaican, and I love this Kingsley nailed this role 👏 well

[@karlenesteele3436]

It was an amazing movie! Kingsley and Lashana were authentic in their portrayal of Bob and Rita.

[@deedee8043]

Kingsley is British Trinidadian and Lashana is British Jamaican

[@deedee8043]

Carribean accent came natural I guess

[@ceeceesochi3219]

He did a great job playing Bob Marley. I loved the movie ❤

[@andreaclarke161]

I saw the movie, Kingsley did great. Bob is a legend an icon! Movie could be longer but I recommend the movie. He should definitely get an Oscar nomination

[@sandrinekows]

It was 2 hours… hoe long did you want it to go…😊

[@lavitaredmond3584]

I agree with you. He does an amazing job of acting

[@jewelsetheart6298]

I agree it was great but ended abruptly and should definitely been longer...maybe part 2..I hope

[@joewas2225]

He should win the Oscar

[@BudzBunny95]

​@@sandrinekows the movie was not 2 hours

[@All.Natural.]

This movie is #1 in America!!!!❤️💛💚👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Excellent movie!

[@thehoneyeffect]

Go and see this film! Im Jamaican British & saw it on Valentine’s Day in the UK with a bunch of Jamaicans. Kingsley was fiyah🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 You did the Marley family proud & Jamaica 🇯🇲 proud, it was spiritual, I shed a tear. Exquisite snap shot of a global icon/love letter from Bobs family to Bob. Rita Marley is queen 👸🏿❤ Bob🤴🏽 there is no other.

[@thinktank4768]

I agree, thehoneyeffect. I saw One Love when it opened in the United States on Valentine’s Day, and Kingsley Ben-Adir played Bob Marley remarkably! He made the movie FANTASTIC! 👩🏽‍🦱👍🏽🇺🇸

[@jcm_r]

Saw it too and my exact words were, it's spiritual.

[@deedee8043]

Kingsley Trinidadian British and Lashana is Jamaican British

[@klomax7089]

The movie was really really good. The Marley family made sure their father was accurately portrayed. It was great 🇯🇲

[@kashmeremajesty2163]

When I first seen the trailer of this film..... I was like " Wow, how come they didn't get one of his sons or someone close to him to portray him in this film" but I can tell this guy does a great job and I love his accent and the way he pronounce certain words

[@ocampbell1954]

That's not how acting works. That's now how Hollywood works. You actually have to know how to act and you need a star to carry the movie. Not some random person no one knows.

[@coachwhitneysmart]

One of the sons did audition but he wasn’t a good fit. Kingsley auditioned and then was personally selected by the family💪🏾✊🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@kashmeremajesty2163]

@@ocampbell1954 I am sure his children have done acting before and I believe that they could portray their father. I guess they was going for someone who matches Bob look, although Kingsley is taller than Bob. I thought that maybe they would have got Damian Marley to portray Bob

[@pizzeo]

@@kashmeremajesty2163 None of his children are actors. You need to be a professional actor to be able to carry the weight of this role. If they would've used a non-actor for this role it would for sure flop. I'm sure the studio doesn't want to take on that kind of risk.

[@kemi1486]

@@pizzeo Kymani Marley was in the Movie “Shottas”.

[@TheLovely990]

I was wondering why his face looks so familiar. His portrays of Malcolm X, President Barack Obama to Bob Marley. Just wow! Very talented.❤❤

[@faithoverfear6965]

I was skeptical about the actor but after seeing the movie last night I can't wait to see it again!! The actor did an amazing job of showing us the emotional side to the legend. Best movie I've seen in years!

[@KDvybezmiami]

Definitely enjoyed the movie and all the Actors & Actresses ❤❤❤👍

[@familyprojects6214]

Respect! Mr. Ben-Adair, for your work; after seeing this interview, I will be taking my Ja’merican children to witness a part of their cultural heritage portrayed positively on the big screen. One Love.

[@vee3952]

Me and my family went to see this movie!! It was awesome we all loved it!! At the end of this movie people started singing his 🎶 and dancing in the theater!! That's how so much love this movie received!!🥰❤❤❤

[@kevingrant5695]

Great to see this movie coming out as a Jamaican myself

[@timmikamiller2347]

Kingsley Ben-Adir also played the villain, Gravik, in Marvel's "Secret Invasion". He did an amazing job! This man is a great actor and deserves every role he gets👏🏽 He puts in the work..and for that WE (the audience) enjoy a great cinematic, theatric or whatever you deem appropriate.... EXPERIENCE! Thank you Kingsley Ben-Adir...I appreciate your work ethic and subsequently...work product. Keep soaring young man✨

[@eilenedecali2195]

That he IS!!! 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@DreamsOfLegend]

Let's just forget "Secret Invasion" for awhile because... he probably does lol Let's focus on the awesome Bob Marley movie 💯

[@Reppintimefitness]

The Marleys are very talented

[@richardskryshna3044]

They are and they sing like too

[@Reppintimefitness]

@@richardskryshna3044 💯 I also have videos

[@AlkalineInsides]

I loved it! 8.5/10… Oscars please

[@maxinejafta]

Wow! This man was astounding in this role!

[@Nain617]

Saw the movie today .Absolutely blown away !!

[@Lisa-qj1fu]

Kingsley did great 👍

[@benitakay]

The movies was amazing!!!!!!! I was shocked at how well he portrayed Bob.

[@farahjoseph]

It’s crazy that Bob Marley passed away at 36 yrs old, and I’m gonna be 36 yrs old this year. He was young when he died really young.

[@thinktank4768]

I saw One Love when it opened on Valentine’s Day, and Kingsley Ben-Adir played Bob Marley remarkably! He made the movie FANTASTIC! 👍🏽🇺🇸

[@deneisefrancis3239]

Loved the movie!🇯🇲

[@askAndie]

Amazing amazing movie! Well done Kingsley and Latasha! Jamaican yardie here - so proud! 🇯🇲

[@user-tj1ij1iq5h]

And I have seen him most of the films Tamron mentioned and didn't realize that was him. He has a range. Much success to him.

[@millicentadams9332]

The movie was authentically good. I loved it. It was so sad it made me cry a little. Only thing tho; I wish they had a captioned.

[@lashendawest7509]

We love your show tamron hall

[@gwendolynwilliams6463]

Kingsley, I loved him in this movie!

[@brandagenius9663]

This movie was a very beautiful phenomenal movie. It was just exactly like from the documentary I watched about him. I’ve been a fan since I was 3. I love being Jamaican fr. Shout out all my Jamaican people and the Marley Family. Long Live Bob Marley🇯🇲🇯🇲🙏🏽🕊🐐💯♾️

[@andra8367]

Di man get it Iya. Like him bawn fi it.

[@Reppintimefitness]

Im about to go see that movie in a few hours

[@karlenebrown636]

Kingsley I am in love with your accent ❤

[@lashayanesmith1019]

Ben has a beautiful spirit. His portrayal was exquisite. .

[@corydouglas-ms7lj]

Man you did an excellent job. No one couldn’t done better. Thank you from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@tigerauge6705]

I think this Actor Kingsley loved Bob Marley, his Music & spirit...He's a Fan of Bob...this is why he played so great.. Love this Movie..😊 " One Love" - another time i 'll see it...👏👏👏

[@judythomas-king324]

Kingsley did a fantastic job as Bob Marley. As a British born person of Jamaica heritage I was so happy for him and felt he truly embodied who Bob was 🇯🇲

[@threadflowers9844]

Yes! Couldn't wait to see it. We loved it. Will watch again and again. The film left me wanting more.🙆🏾‍♀️ 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@shawnaw9750]

Kingsley did an excellent job of portraiting Bob Marley in this movie.👏

[@jacquelinekennedy4668]

I saw the movie last night it was Brilliant growing up in SC around Jamaican people I ❤ them they are very protective and caring

[@anomalyg]

HE WAS PHENOMENAL!! Kingsley is a rare one. Range depth humility. His talent is special.

[@leahguevara7658]

Kingsley did a fabulous job 👏 👌

[@jamilawright1674]

Phenomenal actor❤

[@ctj2534]

Watched it loved it

[@Streetbroker]

Tamron, we're dating in my mind! That aside, the care and security you place on interviewees that allow them to open themselves is phenomenal. I love watching your interviews over a ton of other "talk shows". Thank you for being you!

[@saintcaine1fan]

Great movie I cried through out the movie

[@sunflowerjolley8691]

He was just awesome 👏🏾!!!!!!!!!!! I loved the movie great acting 🎭 from all of them ❤❤❤❤❤❤! Unbelievable

[@user-nq2sm4pp8r]

I saw it on ❤ day he did a great job

[@clashon4life843]

Wow His Look Is So Diverse! He Look Like Many Celebrities! Amazing 🤩 ❤

[@ceceliadavis6962]

Great interview and movie❤

[@hawadiallokane7298]

Such gentle eyes

[@user-ei1fu6pw4c]

WOOOWW WONDERFUL...THANKS MISS HALL...YOUR VOICE.....SOUNDING WITH POWER.....LIFTING THE KING.....❤

[@karlenebrown636]

Thank you Kenley you are awesome in this biopic ❤

[@leonyawilliams]

It was a great movie! I wish my Dad was here to see it❤! Bob Marley was his favorite artist!😢

[@dianetaylor6676]

Kingsley was amazing! Going to see the movie again! Looóoove it!

[@meenameena-dd2zy]

I loved the movie so much, I saw it twice!

[@twandawadlingtondrph2471]

I loved the movie!

[@tammiross6427]

Amazing movie...great acting...#longlivebobmarley😇❤️💚💛

[@staciestacie1327]

Amazing movie. All the work is in this movie

[@queeng3840]

Congratulations, you did a beautiful job. No one looked at the things you dealt with. well done as the others? I've been watching you for a while. And did not even realize until now. Wow, jobs well done.❤

[@jo-annastephenson5023]

Amazing job Kingsley!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 I am a jamaican and I thought you nailed it!!!

[@ITSLIKEARIVER2000]

Kingsley played in two of my favorite movies within a years time. Thank you. He did a good job as Bob. I still feel the best is yet to come and someone will come along who will do a great job. There should be a Rita Marley film...oerhaps based on her book. Wouldnt mins if Ken played him again. I enjoy the story of Bob so much.

[@mariacicarelli6238]

A Star is born way to go pretty boy

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

Its gorgeous

[@tanyataylor5530]

Literally, one of the best movies ever made! I am in love with One Love:Bob Marley. ❤

[@melissatercero3645]

I can’t wait for this movie to come out so I can watch it in the comfort of my own home but if I can’t wait, I’ll probably see it in theaters I love Bob Marley Bob Marley is an icon a legend and inspiration to all and little bits and pieces that I’ve seen this actor did amazing playing Bob Marley!!😍❤️

[@phrancevevo5414]

Looks incredible

[@lilioliveira5627]

Wonderfull movie❤

[@patt5709]

I loved his portrayal of Bob Marley. I have seen the movie twice and my son asked if I was going to watch it again. I just loved the vibes, the music and the message in the music.

[@JoosikEnergetik]

Yall gotya put whole interview please. Great Job though Tam Tam

[@donnaparrett4062]

I'm so happy I got the time to ask him & tell him about that movie. He's so amazing. I was the very 1st to text him. So happy he answered back. I thought he wouldn't. Then Ziggy did too. I respect all the Marley family.

[@susanniblack5871]

Kingsley Ben Adir was exceptional in this role. He embodied to spirit of Bob Marley. I've been thinking about the movie everyday since I saw it.

[@daaiyahwaheed7704]

The movie was very good. Bob Marley in his music leaves a lot of messages

[@conceitedminaj]

He's beautiful sheesh

[@deedee8043]

Two people from different caribbean island heritage who were born in England you two did good . I am glad Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 and Jamaica 🇯🇲 acted in a movie to portray Bob and Rita

[@lilmizeezee8350]

Kingsley did an amazing job ❤🎉 didnt know he was british untill i saw him do a few interviews 😂 and yes i didnt realise he was in the babrbie movie 😮😅 love from the uk 🎉

[@switch1237]

Fabulous ❤

[@alcurist]

he's a really good actor

[@striving1]

Wow. My mom was drowning in the lake at 5 and asked God to save her. 60 years later she still here. God is real!

[@jodiewilliams9395]

Yessah blessah❤️💛💚🙏🏽RIL ROBERT NESTA MARLEY

[@oliviaboyce4878]

Great job ,, Rita Marley. To me you are definetly a black queen and Bob Marley legacy live on because of you. All the kids from Rita and other you all are great. Stay together please,, we love you all

[@carmengabriel6929]

If Bob would be only 79 today, he was quite young to endure what he did to have passed when he did ! Kingsley did his best to portray such a Phenomenal Legend!!! Kudos!!

[@hughiebrophyHind]

Nice

[@sterlingrock7769]

Where is the rest of this interview???? It was cut off at the middle of a sentence?

[@VeeBee81]

Is there more of this interview?

[@Ms.Bourbon]

Omg He was a Aquarius ♒️♒️ like me !!!! Seriously we ♒️ are top Fing Notch!!!!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤ we are creators!

[@BriFromBrooklyn]

That was a good ass introduction. 😭

[@liammeech3702]

That slap in the slap tho

[@user-xp3fo2it9i]

I am still deeply hurts by his death. Even though it's over 40 years ago. He was the same age as my mother. They were born in 1945.

[@kiddtuffy]

Maybe fix the misspelled last name, in the header?

[@staminadon]

Movie 🎥 like this no room for mistakes cause gong is king man our patios is secret our culture no playing

[@sunshinechica6626]

Kingsley Ben-Adair looks like he could be President Obama son 💚💛

[@one_on_trip]

I saw the movie and I think it was briljant. I don't know what some other people expected. For example here in the Netherlands the reviews were not that good. Saying that the didn't show th whole story but I mean you can tell his whole life story in 2 hours. The producers chose a period of time to make the movie. I saw the rocket man, bohemian rapsody, Elvis I mean not all of them were that good nor accurate. But those got good reviews. I loved and enjoyed it and my god Lashana Lynch was amazing! The music in the film was as always spectaculair. 💯💯🇯🇲

[@racheld7583]

@tamronhallshow Can you please correct the spelling of his surname please, it’s black history month ma’am

[@lizabetx483]

I wonder if his parents named him after Ben Kingsley. It would be great coincidence if it so since he has become a great actor as well.

[@eskayh7734]

They didn't.

[@yvonneb3074]

I believe one of his parents are Trinidadian

[@yvonneb3074]

Malcolm X parent from Grenada

[@YolandaK]

❤️❤️❤️💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@user-xu8tf6ku5h]

Where Cindy breakspear bob love the most