Larenz Tate Celebrates the 26th Anniversary of “Love Jones”

[@clarissawestbrook2203]

Larenz Tate deserves more credit and recognition. He gave us so many great performances in black cinema especially in the '90's.

[@neommutle8033]

YES SIR 🎉, AMEN FROM South Africa 🇿🇦

[@lisayoung1489]

Absolutely. I remember him acting on Matlock as a beginning teenager. He has been in the game over 35yrs. Aging so graciously.

[@monica204laurel]

He is so underrated. He's an excellent actor. He's one of the best.

[@deronreed2945]

facts

[@FJWmusic1]

Truth

[@nahtally.b9139]

The man has not aged one damn bit!! Woooow!!

[@consciousanfesiashapsnikof8688]

Lorenz has good youthful genes. He still looks 17 years old, and we never heard anything negative about him. He's beautiful.

[@kiyattahaaliyah9475]

Larenz and Nia Long were one of the few major actors that made and impact in BLACK MOVIESS!!! Larenz and Nia Long are icons, they truly deserve their flowerss💯💐

[@deborahbrown75]

True that!! They are icons they deserve their flowers NOW

[@catturner1224]

I was watching “Power Book II: when I saw Mr. Tate I was like that brotha is aging backwards so handsome 😊🥰🤩😻

[@deloresvaughan7058]

His brother too

[@EB-ok3io]

He is fiynne

[@etherealbutterfly]

All of the Tate Brother’s.. just scrumptious looking.. Nia Long was lucky AF back then.

[@cherylwoodson4831]

❤love tate

[@reallife0728]

LARENZ TATE IS ONE OF THE BEST & MOST UNDERRATED ACTORS!!!!💯💯💯

[@nia39]

He is one of the finest men on TV❤❤❤❤

[@brownyedgrl]

Tamron is 52 and Larenz is 47. Such great genes.

[@wildkims2008]

tamron is 52?!?! that's insane. Even though Larenz looks young I know he has to be close to 50 because Love Jones was back in the 90s, but never would have guess Tamron is in her 50s. I though mid 30s

[@lareinelester685]

@@wildkims2008 That beautiful melanin!🔥

[@aaronbutler9373]

​@@wildkims2008 yes, she's is 52.

[@katricejohnson6164]

@@lareinelester685 absolutely 💯 black does not crack, I will be 52 in August and people can’t believe it, our people are beautiful ❤

[@myrabraxton4289]

Larenz Tate, awesome individual! Still fine, after 26 years! Very humble, and very much an awesome man! Enjoyed that he has been married for 23 years, complimenting his wife, and his beautiful sons!

[@sjg5994]

Yes! I love this and glad to see he's an in tact family!

[@clarissawestbrook2203]

Both Nia Long and Larenz Tate haven't aged a day. Love Jones is a classic. I would love to see a Love Jones Part 2! The poet is beautiful and did a great job!

[@kristenmotton4062]

I can't believe it was 26 years ago?!! Damn how time flies so fast!!! One of my favorite love movies of all time. Especially the chemistry between Larenz and Nia left me breathless. Larenz Tate still fine as hell and haven't changed a thing!! I wish love was like real in today's world. That's why I'm still single and picky about my standards. Guess I still enjoy love myself like I always do!!!

[@lakeishapoteat]

She did the damn thing with that poem I had to back it up again and hear it again. The icing on the cake Larenz comes out with flowers and dressed all sharp and handsome. This was such a good interview I wish it was longer like all day with Larenz.

[@glenrushing5361]

She was great

[@4mslck]

Sure you right

[@thelifeofamomofyoungmanand6439]

Larenz Tate is so good looking and breathtaking ❤

[@virgoqueen8950]

HE HAS VIRGO ENERGY

[@glenrushing5361]

Lorenz Tate is a great actor. Continued success!!!!

[@sharmawade5498]

I met Larenz Tate, years ago while working at the Grand Lux’ Cafe in Chicago. He was so very kind, humble, friendly and very handsome and still is! Congrats Mr Tate! 👏🏾🎉

[@thelifeofamomofyoungmanand6439]

I love her poetry❤ she did that ❤

[@tarabeverly3680]

❤

[@boihardwareonyutube]

Larenz is legendary black Hollywood class and excellence. ❤🙏🏾

[@deoncuba2305]

OMG..I HAD THE HUGEST..CRUSH! ON THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN LARENZ TATE❤️..EVER SINCE THE EARLY 90s AND HE STILL LOOKS THE SAME..IN 2023.. I'M HERE FOR IT💋❤️🌹😘💯

[@sharesecombs2381]

Cant forget about " The Inkwell" 🥰🙏💕

[@Mimi-cg2cw]

Lol...

[@kirktaurean1616]

I loved the Inkwell. Classic movie

[@Nobodynonotone]

Lovee the inkwell AJ, Jada,Lorenz, and I think Leon,right?

[@kaheshaperry1117]

Can’t forget

[@BridgyttHolloway-vt4gg]

With Morris Chestnut!

[@fdoctor79]

I was a whole 18 years old when Love Jones came out. One of my FAVORITE movies. And who didn't have a crush on Larenz Tate? 😊 Tfs

[@keishaanderson2227]

I was 16 when it came out, but my crush started when he played O-Dog lol and I begin to watch everything he was in. At that time, all of my friends and fam knew one of my goals was to go to Hollywood in hopes of finding Larenz Tate and marry him LOL 😊

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

I was 17

[@jayelee7112]

Hard to believe this man played O dog ,should have won an Oscar for that role. He is so handsome and down to earth !!!

[@ensabahnur3104]

Scratches but no skips is indeed Magic!

[@InnerPeac3-r9u]

She did that! That word was simply beaaauutifulllll! I love it I love LOVE. ...... THIS MAN 🫠🫠🫠🫠🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃 I love this man's swagggg. PERIOD

[@suzanneweary9739]

I own this movie and watch it with a glass of wine, because that's the mood it puts me in. Thanks for this interview.

[@brittanyfair6587]

Same!

[@jasonkieler5584]

Mr. Tate is one of my all time favorites.

[@T2MARA]

I would love a Love Jones part 2 that shows where Nina and Darius are now. Maybe they got married and drifted apart but something happens in their lives that brings them back stronger than ever. Or maybe they went their separate ways but a chance meeting brings them back together and the sparks fly. As long as it has the Love Jones feel, it would be awesome to see the other cast too and where there characters are in their lives: Isaiah Washington, Bill Belamy, Lisa Nicole Carson, and Khalil Kain. But then, maybe Love Jones is one of those sacred movies that should stand on its own.

[@sweetazzpiew8490]

🤔 I hear that Isaiah Washington is/has retired from the industry 😰

[@cococabana1932]

Hush!!!

[@tinajennings5635]

We need all the original actors

[@culturallyurban]

You have to be careful with writing a movie sequel. If it's not done right you will end up with "Coming to America 2."

[@jjr2639]

Absolutely

[@BeeKaychick1]

He’s 47 y’all 🔥🔥🔥🔥aging gracefully

[@Qd322]

Love Larenz! Beautiful smile. I always wondered if he and Nia ever had an off camera relationship. They have this onscreen connection.

[@pinkhoney4312]

My all time favorite, I watch Love Jones at least once a week

[@jacalynjohnson4656]

Great story about how Larenz met his gorgeous wife….I enjoy watching all his movies!

[@lisbeth6911]

O’Dawg in Menace to Society is one of my favorite Larenz Tate movies! Awesome actor!💪🏾💗🎬🎥⭐️

[@etherealbutterfly]

A Man Apart for me…and of course Love Jones.

[@KellieAlston]

Let the record show: Love Jones is my favorite movie, PERIODT!!! Numero UNO! 😍 I can't even count how many times I have watched it.When it came out on VHS, yes, VHS, I did not go to work that day. I was a brand new teacher. I called in sick and was at Hollywood Video at 10 a.m. when they opened. Now, I own the DVD and stream it, too. Reminds me of how my daughter used to watch the same Disney movies and other childhood movies over and over. Too funny!😛

[@angelabaisden9263]

HAPPY 26TH ANNIVERSARY!!!! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!

[@Tink226]

It's crazy how he has totally aged backwards! Love you Larenz!

[@pkp6791]

Tamron and Larenz are both SO SO adorable! I loved all the respect, positive energy and kind feelings flowing through this interview!! Fantastic!!

[@rlewis3208]

One of my favorite actors of all time.

[@MilanoP777]

Tamron you really out did yourself this time!! thank you thank you🎉🎉🎉 this man here is Chi-Town’s Finest🤎🤎🤎💯💯💯He’s most definitely aging like fine wine🤎🤎🤎

[@kendrasmith8087]

Larenz...have mercy!!! He is ageless & that smile!!

[@sandragriffey4869]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THAT MOVIE, LOVE JONES

[@montraedavis2201]

One of my favorite movies of all time!! The music and the cast 🔥

[@dezmondharris3644]

Yes, me, too 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@cynthiasolomon6383]

I just Love his Smile and he's a Nice young Man.Peace

[@jaschase9154]

A man can never go wrong with a monochromatic fit on. Lorenz look great!

[@angholloway5091]

Agreed

[@LarryBanks85]

Wow I love this and I didn't know that Larenz Tate had a great sense of humor and I'm proud of him and I wish him the best in his life!

[@traceycamille]

I ABSOLUTELY ADORE HIM! JUST A GREAT ACTOR AND STAND UP GUY 💗💪🏽

[@patritablackston2064]

Dead Presidents will always be my favorite !! the scene when he glides through "Cuddys" after getting out of the Service while " If you want me to stay" by Sly and the Family Stone In the background is Classic!!!!💕😎

[@marvinhagler4721]

The brother is an excellent actor...

[@platinumblackservices]

Beautiful poem and "Love Jones" is the best romantic comedy movie of ALL TIME! My favorite part is when Mia was talking to her best friend in the cab about her first date with Darius. While at the same time, Darius was talking to his best friend at the pool table about it too. Makes me laugh every time!! And Larenz's skin is flawless.....

[@autobotdiva9268]

STILL GOT IT

[@ambitiousjamie1563]

I Absolutely Loved the Poetic Opening!!! I would Love to see this more Often please ❤😊

[@geraldine1437]

That poetry was on point! I loved it! Mr Larenz, so good to see him.

[@jahsmain5279]

I also loved him on Power.. he's become a classic name.

[@lataciajackson6574]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL WORDS SIS🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️💯

[@dorothyedwards7225]

Tamron is Stunning! Tamron is a Show Stoppa!! 😍🤩

[@ciandahebe5692]

Dont like today's outfit though

[@Yezzurski]

She wants to be Oprah so bad 😅

[@DavidRichardson95]

This man has looked the same since I was a baby. Hella underrated and aging backwards.

[@fornlike]

This man is one of the most beautiful man on earth since more than 20 years and it seems to me he will hold this title for all his life. It's crazy to see him still so highly beautiful after all these years.

[@wandnettawilliams8443]

Love him in Love Jones and Inkwell also.

[@dezmondharris3644]

Me, too.

[@cassandradennis5685]

Incredible interview, Lorenz looks amazing 👏🏼

[@EBKEVENTSLLC]

That poetry was impeccable 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@dezmondharris3644]

Yes, it was 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@monicagilliam2645]

Love Jones' movie is a classic!!! I love this movie. Larenz and Nia did a Great job on this movie!!!

[@tiabanks5585]

My God the two of you are Black excellence at its best!!!!

[@elise2832]

Huge fan of Larenz Tate, he’s so handsome!

[@rimasingleinny1871]

Listen he went from ODog, in Menace to Society, to some quiet weirdo in Inkwell.Played the singer in “Why do Fools Fall in Love”.And he’s fine as hell.He doesn’t get enough recognition.And Love Jones is still my Fav love story.I know that poem by heart🤦🏽‍♀️😆

[@brittanysapology9528]

This man does not age

[@xoxxobob61]

I have been a fan of Larenz ever since the movie "The Inkwell" when he was only 19. What a talented Actor even at that age.

[@NaturalDivineGoddess]

*Larenz Tate's voice is SILKY AS BUTTER. Dear Void: You know I LOVE A SINGLE MAN WHOSE VOICE IS NATURALLY SEDUCTIVE.*

[@mts4611]

Dayummmmm Larenz must get them diamond-encrusted facials that Beyonce' sang 'bout! 😂😂

[@linnettehill2708]

Chi Town proud… Love Larenz and the Tate brothers.

[@brittanyfair6587]

Two of my favorite Virgo's 😍 ❤️ I myself is a virgo, and I swear we the bomb!!!

[@iriemo721]

One of the best movies of all time.

[@dezmondharris3644]

Yes, me, too.

[@joycoker4317]

My 2nd fave movie of ALL time! I still have the VHS in the original sleeve😍

[@KB-ok1en]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy!!! We love u, Larenz! 💛💯💛

[@thejasminebperspective]

This teal color on Larenz's golden undertones is 😊 gorgeous!

[@kbrock74]

My Good Brotha, Lorenz Tate. BLACK DONT CRACK ❤❤❤❤

[@LMSH530]

He is so handsome. I love the color of his iris

[@dezmondharris3644]

Yes, he is!

[@aprilharper5726]

Love Jones His One Off My Favorite Show’s When A Was Younger. Mr. Tate And Nina Where Awesome Actor And Actress On This Show Love Jones ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Keesh.1154]

I absolutely love him. ❤I know for most ppl their first movie they seen in him was menace or love jones but for me it "The inkwell. And probably that and why do fools fall in love are my favorites. I think it's cool my brother shares a birthday with him. ❤ Him and his wife are one gorgeous couple . U Larenz ( respectfully). ❤

[@tonyafaison5188]

Larenz Tate will always be someone i"ll watch in anything he play in his acting talent is tremendous and he'll always be one of my favoitres always.💙🙂

[@brenj2173]

my top 5 movies to watch. Love him!

[@l.mumford1473]

My favorite great 2 people that is hardest working in the ARTS..I LOVE YOU BOTH..GOD HAS THE PATH WAY TO CONTINUE UPLIFTING THE PEOPLE AND BRING JOY..I REALLY E JOY BEING AT THE SHOW SOOOO MUCH..I BRING THE ENERGY AS MUCH AS I CAN YELL AND GIVE THE POWER SMILE THAT I RECEIVE FROM TAMRON!!!! GRACE AND MERCY TO KEEPING YOU GOING FROM JESUS CHRIST!!!!❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗

[@devantejackson5085]

I look up to Larenz Tate like a big brother. Especially in Menace 2 society as O- Dogg. Of course I loved "Love Jones" and it's crazy it's 26 years since the Classic time flying ✈️. But I feel like "Dead Presidents" is a highly underrated film, and "Why do fools fall in love" he deserved an award for both films. Im grateful to have been a witness to his Greatness as a actor and growth as a Person. Lastly, Pac pose to been in Menace and Larenz Tate was a big 2pac fan as well he couldn't wait to work with Pac. I think him and Larenz would've been dope together on film

[@Mimi-cg2cw]

I'm 69 and I remember you from South Central the TV show and Brewster women. I never saw Love Jones but I've seen Menace to Society many times..I'm a Oakland native. I'm very proud of your success

[@teejay504]

❤Great interview...Larenz Tate is such a legend 🙏🏽 Blessings to him and his family ❤️

[@yvetteminor8142]

Love him and the interview. Thanks for sharing.

[@l.mumford1473]

LARENZ TATE YOU ARE AS SMOOTH AS SILK..YOU ARE A GREAT ACTOR ABD TRULY BELIEVE FROM YOUR HEART TO TOUCH PEOPLE IN ALL YOU DO..STAY STRONG PRAY AND KEEP GOD FIRST ALWAYS..PEACE AND BLESSINGS TO YOUR FAMILY..

[@calm1047]

As a teenager in Chicago Nia Long's apartment from Love Jones was across from my older sister's apartment building. Back then I only new her from Boys in the Hood and Friday.

[@Lifelearner5555]

Congratulations To Mr.Tate...But Tamron's Outfit Is Too SHARP...Go Head QUEEN ‼️

[@mrs.hopson9426]

One of my favorite movies ❤❤

[@dezmondharris3644]

Yes, me, too ❤❤

[@jearldchambers384]

Larenz Tate Wow That Man Still Look Young Wow 🔥 🙏💯

[@thelightofthebodyispineal7137]

I love her “Phyllis Filler style today!!!

[@kimberlybernard35]

You so Black is one of my fave poems. I’m an activist and We played and recited it during a march one day as we got off the BK bridge!

[@chelseabuckhanon7569]

okay love that❤

[@kimberlycubbs5752]

Love interview and Larenz an amazing actor and so real.

[@rtoney459]

So we not gone talk about the guy who gave a standing ovation all by himself @ 1 minute and 21 seconds into the clip? 😂😂😂

[@ShaqC]

He was into it 😂

[@loyisojiyana]

I love the shock of his reaction when they pull up his very first performance! What whooo ❤❤❤❤

[@Wrightn221]

I worked for the Copyright Office, and remember getting the still prints from the movie. Memories!

[@chriscooks5437]

There was a period when everytime I heard Loves Jones on the radio, I had to go pop in the VHS tape.

[@jjr2639]

I loved this film..even remember my outfit that I wore. It was a beautiful time

[@serenityserenity9829]

Love jones is definitely a classic love story that marked a time in young black love❤❤❤❤

[@tamikadaniels6556]

Tamron Hall you are so lucky. You get to interview Larenz Tate.

[@zhenshanren6249]

Tamron I love your show Theresa’s spoken word poem was sooo dope!

[@kendraatcherson1458]

I really love Tamron’s brown and white long sleeve outfit she has on 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@AMWTSCAM82]

He own that starring role in Dead Presidents (1995) all time favorite movie