Madonna's 1993 Interviews: Body of Evidence, Erotica, and Sex Book Era

[@umeshvaghjiani822]

This specific era of Madonna was so fabulous. I was a freshman in high school and she was pushing boundaries and it was so exciting.

[@santiagohardy2728]

I clearly recall that era. For well over a year after the Erotica album, SEX Book, and Body of Evidence film came out, both print and TV news media trashed her, her looks, her art, and her creativity to almost no end. Madonna was "canceled" before canceling someone became a pop-culture phenomenon. So many of the current pop girlies could never survive, and thrive the way Madonna did back then. Madonna is STILL doing that to this very day.

[@jamesr2164]

💯👍

[@snarkyenigma9219]

Madonna was never "canceled". She was merely exposed for being the studio recreated mediocre' talent that she's always been, and "we" simply got bored. Now she's just sad and tragic.

[@jamesr2164]

@@snarkyenigma9219 ridiculous comment.

[@jartober]

@snarkyenigma9219 mediocre talent yet changed pop music in every way. Defined culture, fashion, art... came to NYC with $35 to her name. Your comment is laughable

[@rvegas81]

@@jartober I agree. I think whitney and Janet was just as good. But Madonna's proven her self for me.

[@carnalproductions3918]

Madonna handled this interview like a BOSS

[@JulioGomezNYC]

This is when she became the God of Gays. She pushed against the demonization of gays due to AIDS. This was a scary time for people and she was the face of a community that was dying. Made women stronger in their choices. She truly was a force no one can deny.

[@manuelveidst4869]

“Gays” standards expectations have gone lower and lower. Why do they always need a “god”? An icon? Why this adoration? Why give so someone so much power? What on earth did Madonna do which was so empowering for the gays?? She was always here to help herself first. The gay cause is a by product that helped her become super rich.

[@JulioGomezNYC]

@manuelveidst4869 you're clearly a troll or too young and clueless to know why. Do your research first then get back to us.

[@jamesr2164]

​@@manuelveidst4869 I can only speak for myself but in regards to what Madonna did for me, that was so "empowering", was her open acceptance of homosexuality. She helped me not feel ashamed of what I was feeling and ultimately gave me the courage to come out to my family and friends. Cant speak for anyone else, but she had that significant affect on me.

[@stringer-ik1pc]

She only copied off princess Diana ,and saw all the publicity and attention she was getting. Diana started helping in 1987.

[@JulioGomezNYC]

@stringer-ik1pc huh??? That's the stupidest comment nonsensical comment I've read. Do your research dude.

[@MrGizmo-eq5mb]

She’s always consistent in her replies…she did so much for the zeitgeist and empowered so many people

[@Stuart1980]

She looked STUNNING here!

[@Lep161]

Unbelievably!! But .ummm...why is a dead porn...being publicized on..the today show????

[@rvegas81]

I agree.

[@sayitlikeitis.6577]

Her hair is dark yellow with pencil thin eyebrows

[@hearditallb]

Interesting time in Madonna’s career/life! This was during the height of the backlash caused by her ‘SEX’ (1992) book and provocative image with videos, magazines, music and film. But she toughed it out and taught us all a lesson on the importance of maintaining a good sense of humor and surrounding yourself with people who get you. I remember one interview where they asked her how she would like to be remembered, and Madonna answered “I’d like to be remembered as a survivor.” The eternal QUEEN 👑

[@christianaseron4420]

Bryan: What do you see yourself doing in 15 years? Retired? Sex 2? Madonna: Hard Candy! ❤

[@michaelpiekarski-rb9kp]

She looks like a 1930s movie star. The blurry video quality gives such a dream like feeling. It seems like that time in the early 90s had different light, scent and feel in general compared to today.

[@Dr_Madonna]

The Queen of Pop

[@geraldgoode]

She held herself up so unbelievably well considering the relentless pile on from the media during this era. Others would have, and have, crumbled. I mean, there’s always a media pile on with Madonna, but this era felt particularly cruel. The far right was in constant clutch of their pearls over what Madonna was showing the world; god forbid anyone expanded their minds and narrowed their prejudices. Edit: ughh the questions the men asked her, and she just carries on, very mindful, very demure. “Where do you see yourself in 10 years” is low key “You know, you can’t go running around naked forever, young lady.” 🙄 😊

[@guilhermerls2272]

SO AHEAD OF TIME! SO BRAVE!!! 👑

[@mj-cd9lk]

She was and still is such an amazing woman who did and does so much that people just don’t realise. Always breaking boundaries and putting herself on the line in order to try and change people’s opinions and beliefs. Such a powerhouse, there was nobody like her back then. ❤

[@martink...]

Crazy that it looks now like a TV show from the 60s or 70s. Even tho I remember it like it was 10 or 15 years ago. But damn, she was breath taking

[@zeddeka]

1993 is closer in time to the 1960s than it is to today.

[@eugenenickseugenespopmadness]

I’ve said it before I’ll say it again I actually liked “Body of Evidence”.

[@walterhigo7658]

I never understood why it got so much criticism. It was a good movie.

[@eugenenickseugenespopmadness]

@ I agree with you. It’s not a masterpiece like “EVITA” (obviously). But it’s a good psychological, sexual campy thriller. Like all of the other campy thrillers that were being made around the same time. Just about every person I’ve ever suggested to watch it,… always ends up liking it. It was because she did it. They had a thing for her at that time. It was like she was targeted. It truly was like she was one of the first people to actually be canceled. They were cruel to her. It wouldn’t have mattered what she did. When you look at some of the people that have been nominated for Oscars, it is a tragedy that she didn’t get nominated for “EVITA”. “EVITA” should’ve been nominated for best picture too. BUT,… Madonna was in it. They tried to destroy her from the beginning and they just couldn’t. And they’ve never given up. She’s a true underdog. She’s a true survivor.

[@P-adam]

I didn't rate this film at all but I really enjoyed Shanghai Surprise, which everyone else seems to hate 😅

[@eugenenickseugenespopmadness]

@ I’m not so big on that one, but you should never feel bad about what you like even if other people don’t like it. I’ve watched that movie many times but in fairness it’s not a great movie. However, with that said, Madonna looks amazing in that movie in those period clothes and hairstyles. As a fan, I watch it. I haven’t watched it in years, but I went to the movie theater to see it the day it opened in Flint, Michigan. We like what we like.

[@P-adam]

​@@eugenenickseugenespopmadnessoh totally. I couldn't give a fig if people don't agree with my tastes. I'm still trying to muster the strength to watch Swept Away!

[@vitorriccardo445]

She was so fabulously beautiful here.

[@jartober]

Her most beautiful era.. the 90s.

[@MARKKAMARAINTERNATIONAL]

She was a heterosexual women challenging the adult world In a world not used to change, nuiance & flexible searching inside "Is this true? Was that what I'm expected to believe because I look, sound a certain way? As an artist your challengeing yourself & everything & everyone 🎉 if your successful like Madonna 🎉There's no going back 🎉She's the Queen Of Reinvention for a reason 🎉Yet? You still take a step back because one is human & still living? At 66🎉

[@ravenna9969]

Madonna is not a heterosexual woman

[@dantheman92317]

M's always oozed cuteness and sexiness/sexuality to me. Body of Evidence was the 1st film saw of that kind and Madonna put out the sexiest performance in the history of the world from my lenses. I can admit maybe it wasn't the greatest film ever but Mrs. Ciccone left an everlasting impression on me and well other body parts of mine. It's cool though to watch these interviews: she very much still oozes that same cuteness and sexiness. Very introspective/soft spoken/intelligent in interviews. I'd call her almost quiet but she has such a big personality. lol

[@SunnySchorpioTarot25]

She had no time to be taking acting lessons & really concentrating on that, she wanted so desperately to be on top wth both ......she has such a beautiful smile, she really was the " queen of pop".

[@achilleskills598]

The resemble to Sabrina Carpenter here is mind blowing 🤯 both so pretty

[@Brenna-pi9hk]

The questions (in 1993!) about Evita, country music, children's book... she really plans ahead, doesn't she?

[@snarkyenigma9219]

I can't believe Madonna didn't go on to become a serious actress 🤣🤣🤣.OK, I couldn't even write it without laughing.

[@snarkyenigma9219]

@@iwantafennec9577 Madonna was A-list and at her peak (musically), and the movie was going to garner huge attention which appeals to actors. Little did they know it would be for the wrong reason.

[@Samuel-d1b]

Yet you wasted your time 😂

[@johndean4727]

do you own a Golden Globe for Evita. then shut up.

[@paikkakoti4496]

she did great job in this movie

[@snarkyenigma9219]

@@paikkakoti4496 🤣🤣 Oh wait ... I thought you were making a funny.

[@woofy60]

30 years ago madonna was only 35 then ...

[@estudardireito411]

Madonna mulher inteligente talentosa ❤❤❤

[@fabianfernandopereznavarro7922]

People always judge her she had aids, she slept with animals , she is too old at 35 every era press and people criticed her.

[@ALENISRAEL]

QUEENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

[@themadgestycollection]

😁

[@mayikcove2802]

We are living at the same time as Madonna.

[@OsuhrArtuagu]

Suscrito claro que si Gracias por este canal ☀️😘😃🎵👏🏻🎶🥳🪅🎊🎉🥂🍾🎀😚📀😳

[@MARKKAMARAINTERNATIONAL]

She was challenging hetronormatic society 🎉 The Richard Jones/Robocop types of this world 🎉 when your world famous for over 40 years you reflect 'yet? Your also pushing forward 🎉 reminding yourself & those who do meditation or yoga age is a number 🎉 it doesn't have to define you ? If you know you intend to move on with your own professional & Vocational life's work🎉 A Body Of Work🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@seanahmed9079]

if she could aske her mom one question....and she would ask about herself. I love you MAdonna. Always ME ME ME and totally unapologetic

[@christianbai5836]

THE ONE AND ONLY GODDESS

[@thedollypiercing]

It's a shame that the video doesn't have a dubbed version.

[@themadgestycollection]

I've been looking at different apps to figure this out for everyone. Especially this Erotica era from Europe and the French one from 1990.

[@FirstDavidSecond]

Dubbed version?

[@andreadoria175]

Queen ♥️

[@sweetbutterbaby]

The shade lol 32:50

[@Lisa-vh3nh]

Madonna was wayyyy smarter than Bryant Gumbel ever thought about being.

[@JessDougie-ro2hl]

She was crucified for the book but it brought in over 50 million dollars in less than 30 days. Thats power. No star today could do that.

[@atrocchia]

Body of Evidence is a far inferior rip-off of Basic Instinct.

[@markchadee1581]

❤❤❤

[@MatthiasHamilton]

whats funny about this movie that people dont know is Madonna was so jealous of Sharon Stone's success in "Basic Instinct" (the prior year 1992) that she insisted on making this movie which was a Knock-off of Basic Instinct just to prove that she could be as sexy as Sharon Stone.... LOL

[@sweetbutterbaby]

Pretty much lol

[@sufyanlowel4631]

Basic Instinct is such naive trash

[@tyson3577]

I can even get one person to love me.....much less two. Good for you guys!

[@FirstDavidSecond]

What do you mean? 👀

[@sayitlikeitis.6577]

Serious role? Serious movie? That B-grade rip off of “Basic Instinct” was the nail in the coffin for her acting “career”

[@sufyanlowel4631]

Madonna is a good actress. Hollywood wasn't ready for people like her. They wanted someone like Meryl Streep. Exhausted and bending over.

[@jessejameslatimer8686]

31:39 kind of a narcissist answer tbh. I love her but that is not what I would ask if it was my mother tbh.

[@DeuDeoEgo]

I've asked that question to my mother though.

[@jessejameslatimer8686]

@ yeah but it’s the only question you have?? I’d want to know what SHE was like, not myself. Or I’d tell her I love her.

[@DeuDeoEgo]

@@jessejameslatimer8686 I'm sure that's not the only question she has when it comes to her mother, she made it clear through her music and interviews that she deeply loves her.

[@jessejameslatimer8686]

@ I’m sure she does, it’s just how she worded it

[@DariuszLipiński-g2u]

Oglądałem film SIŁA MIŁOŚĆ 1993 rok , mężczyzna strzelał o Madonna spadła przez okno do wody w basenie nie żyje Madonna , ja płakałem, płakałem, płakałem , 1993r. kupiłem video kaseta film SIŁA MIŁOŚĆ madonna podobało się ❤ MADONNA EROTICA ❤

[@DariuszLipiński-g2u]

Dziękuję

[@sufyanlowel4631]

I just can't stand the way they're dressed. It was already the 90s, Nirvana was already there, and they're dressed like stuffy bourgeois in the 80s. Madonna, I love alternative.

[@sabarsharif2453]

BoE made her look like a Sharon Stone Wannabe

[@drago-mx1me]

Who ???🤡🤡💩💩💩🧻🧻🧻🤣✋

[@gabbyb7347]

Not really. Madonna had always seen as a very s3xu4l enterteiment. Justify My love was released before Sharon had her breakthrough

[@themadgestycollection]

She was a but jealous at that time of Sharon and Whitney.

[@rvegas81]

I need to watch it. I only remember League of our Own as her big movie as kid lol.

[@sufyanlowel4631]

These heterosexuals are so funny with their complexes. Yes, the 90s were just the Dark Ages. Unfortunately, little has changed. Same old Disney fairy tales. Madonna. I love Nirvana. This TV shows make me sick, they are so stupid. Not Madonna.

[@jcclarkeru]

She's a terrible actress

[@franfernandez6113]

And what are you good at?? We are all on our edges to know!!!

[@jcclarkeru]

@@franfernandez6113 triggering Madonna fanatics

[@themadgestycollection]

Only in a few, The Next Best Thing, Swept Away, the rest were good...IMO lol

[@FindingMadonna]

I wouldn't say that. She's not amazing or anything but she was good in Desperately Seeking Susan and A League of Their Own. She was GREAT in Dick Tracy and of course Evita, which she won a Golden Globe for and was widely seen as being snubbed for an Oscar nomination. And she was also really good in Dangerous Game, which came out a few months after Body of Evidence. The problem is that she's a very self-conscious actress and has chosen some really bad films. She never put the time and energy into her craft or choosing the right projects. And some that she would have been great in (like Chicago with Goldie Hawn) fell through. Her skill as an actress is evident in her music videos and stage performances.

[@sufyanlowel4631]

She's better than most actresses who play the same vanilla crap.

[@sufyanlowel4631]

Horrible interviewer. Would he ask Mick Jagger or Bono - will your fans allow you to age?

[@nkjkjnkj]

34:05 she said in a french show she wouldn't be caught dead wearing clothes like that lol