MJ Rodriguez on 'Pose' Season 2 & Self-Care | MTV News

MTV News sat down with MJ Rodriguez to talk about the new season of 'Pose', creating TV history, and how she practices self-care.
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[@waltlikka]

Last summer I said, “I would love to meet MJ & tell her how inspirational she is on “Pose.” A week later I’m in NYC at a Janet Jackson concert & who is standing 5 feet behind me-MJ RODRIGUEZ!! I told her how much she meant to me & she was so nice & took a pic with me. I LOVE HER!!!

[@AngelLoveQuinnx]

Walt Bionik wow thats crazy!! 💖💖💖

[@carmenjohnson1988]

Imagine knowing her all her life✋✋✋I do.I am MJ aunty and sooo proud of her but we already knew she was gonna be a star.

[@AngelLoveQuinnx]

Carmen Johnson that’s so crazy! Ms. Please tell your niece of how much she has changed people’s lives. I’m frankie and the impact she has had on my life is something i’ll never forget. Her work on pose is brilliant! ♥️

[@carmenjohnson1988]

@@AngelLoveQuinnx I will definitely let her know and thank you for supporting my neice.

[@JennySieck]

Fabulous manifesting! Wow!

[@faal5810]

She has no idea how much she’s changed television for LGBTQ aspiring actors and actresses.Thank you MJ for being you and sharing your art and paving the way for the rest of us.

[@femmekapital155]

I am not gay or Tran but this show is very a good learning aspect for all to learn about the 🏳️‍🌈 LQBTQ community.

[@haydenparks9696]

Yvena Theophile Thanks for supporting us in the community and being open to learning about our community. ❤️

[@Redd91ful]

Hayden Parks it’s apart of everyone’s history, grl ✨

[@reavleeful]

Yes! I learned so much about their community.

[@marilynconyers3307]

Neither am I and I’ve learned so much about this community...I tell all my friends to just watch one episode and I guarantee they’ll be hooked! I simply LOVE this show!!!

[@butterflyygyrlsworld5106]

Yvena Theophile I completely AGREE💯💯💯

[@thomascudgel1]

Ill tell you this...as a straight man the humanizing of this community and the emotional depth in this show is absolutely amazing and im not ashamed to say i love this show. This story deserves to be told and the messages in this show transcend the LGBTQ community as well. Keep it up yall!

[@lyricmajor777]

Real man comment 💯 I applaud u for being comfortable with yourself enough to support this community

[@JacquelynNhi]

Your words mean more than you know. Thank you.

[@rosewilliams5235]

She’s beautiful inside and out I truly enjoy this show!

[@squanus2866]

Watching the character Blanca be Blanca has changed my life and given me a sense of a true inner "mother"

[@RoMaMa923]

MJ wearing that wig makes her look a little bit like a Latina African American Cher. So beautiful!

[@Neptunes_Nymph]

I think she is half latina because in the first season of pose her family was hispanic so im sure she is IRL

[@RoMaMa923]

@@Neptunes_Nymph her father is Puerto Rican.

[@carmenjohnson1988]

@Cat Lover yes we are Hispanic. I am MJ aunty and her dad and I are brother and sister.My dad was Hispanic and my mom was Black.

[@carmenjohnson1988]

I know my baby MJ appreciate all the support from you all and I also appreciate you all support.

[@RoMaMa923]

@@carmenjohnson1988 Aww thank you for responding. I bet you are all proud of her. I love watching Pose. She is a good actress. My nephew goes by MJ also. She seems like she has a beautiful personality. That is why I feel the role she plays suits her. I have this thing with people. I'm not physic but I get these vibes. Please tell her I love her acting. Many of the actors on Pose are transgender and I wouldn't have known. It's sad that they were all born in the wrong body. Many that have surgery, it seems like it was meant to be. Like MJ & Indya, they look as if they were already women. They are both beautiful. ❤

[@anapatriciasanchezcalvo6082]

She is such a warm beam of light!! I love her personality😍And the power of her words, uff! Slay me sister! Bella MJ 💜

[@culenahalim9683]

Yes

[@taintedlife2618]

Thank you MJ for having the respect for explaining what Madonna was doing with VOGUE. I think POSE showed the sentiment of that time well. People call Madonna a thief when she was simply inspired by the people she saw. She gave a platform to queer artists time and again. And has paid a lot of respect and time to our community.

[@SamanthaMac912]

Tainted Life didn’t the father of the house of Ninja help Madonna choreograph the Vogue music video?

[@taintedlife2618]

Samantha Mac no it was Jose and Luis Xtravaganza. They are in the video and also did choreography for the Blonde Ambition Tour which set the standard for all pop tours to this day.

[@SamanthaMac912]

Tainted Life well Willie Ninja is The Godfather of vogue and he inspired them 😉

[@taintedlife2618]

Samantha Mac for sure but he didn’t choreograph any Madonna work.

[@SamanthaMac912]

Tainted Life yea I googled it 😂 he was in some Janet Jackson videos...I got my divas mixed up 🤣

[@johnfritz4096]

I’m not trans but I am a proud gay man and this show is absolutely amazing. I cried the very first episode and I’ve been hooked ever since. To know (well, I guess no. I didn’t know.) To watch these characters come alive and impact so many people on so many levels, is nothing short of amazing. I agree 100%, this show will go down in history for being so monumental in not only it’s truth but it’s integrity in telling the story of what these beautiful people went through. Fought for. Continue to fight for. It’s really inspirational to me and I hope that everyone involved in this show knows that. ❤️

[@therenaissancetv6854]

This is what the people in paris is burning wanted to happen, back when the doccumentary was released none of the girls were paid like that. And i just feel like you amazing people are carrying the torch.

[@allaboutyana2594]

I love you Blanca Evangelista!❤️😍

[@stevelutz9089]

This just shows how much of a gem she truly is 💜 omg the pure realness 💜💚

[@piinkz30]

I became HOOKED first episode S1..ur my NEW fav actress!!! Wish I met u when I lived in Newark, so happy for u

[@wordjunkiee]

So classy and eloquent. Talented diva. Love ya MJ

[@sharris3624]

She's soooo cute!!! I love her!!! I love her slightly crossed eyes too, they are pretty!! 😍😍😍😍

[@Lawrizzlee]

I can listen to her talk for hours lol like her voice is so soothing ❤️ I love you mama!

[@DDominoGeronimo]

Her come up is fr ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤💎

[@shisco05]

I must say I wasn’t going to watch pose but I watched the first episode the other day and i planning on finishing the series.... it’s telling history and I love the story

[@jeffreyrevell9843]

Love you sooooomuch💖💗💝💕💘💓💞😘🥰🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@positive___soul]

She's so gorgeous and such an inspiration. I love you MJ Rodriguez ❤️

[@johnnishawilliams44]

She’s truly her character!!! We love you sis ❤️💪🏾. Keep inspiring & leading the way

[@rogerchristopher9194]

I was born in the 60s and was very very aware of aids in the early 80s. This show is remarkable the way it tells the stories of how it was .please continue to teach

[@GeorgeJansen]

Season 2 is rockiin 💔💔💔❤️❤️♥️💜💜💋💋😍

[@_alanawalker]

I loooove the entire cast of Pose💕💕💕💕

[@AngeloB1307]

I love this woman so much and want her as a best friend, she’s an amazing actress but more importantly and INCREDIBLE human being. She’s a ⭐️

[@lokahi27]

You are that and more! Beautiful in all ways! You need to visit in Hawaii!

[@VampireLibbyHodges]

I am not part of the LGBTQPAI; but I have supported it my whole life for this moment for talent like M.J Rodriguez to be mainstream actresses recognized for talent & not if they are transgender or cisgender just talent.

[@jasonwright686]

MJ is the truth! I love her spirit, talent and humility. As so many have said. She is beautiful inside and out. POSE is such an outstanding show. MJ and the rest of the cast bring it weekly.

[@greyplomos83]

Oh Mother!!! You are such an inspiration!

[@Daphineholland]

I watched pose and fell in love with her!

[@susieenglish302]

One of the most beautiful women in the world

[@carmenjohnson1988]

Thank you

[@marcoz3168]

This show is the most beautiful thing I saw in the latest years: everything is great, the story is fantastic and send a universal message of love. All the actresses are superlative and MJ is so able to convey great emotions: Thank you very much!

[@PrideTracks86]

I love Pose! My goal in life is to be as good a mom as Blanca ❤❤❤

[@mikeedelrey8649]

She's so beautiful inside and out! The whole cast and crew definitely deserves all the recognition that this phenomenal show is getting.

[@donniehagy970]

Four simple words: I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!

[@jazelhills3385]

I love you😘😘 You amazing strong women.. You inspire so many women and people.. You rock..

[@jamesgonzales7994]

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!! Take care mi Reina!!!!

[@UrbanPopCultureTV]

I love her character and her personality this show is really innovating and bringing the light to everyone on the show overall great show many success hope I see more of her

[@omggiiirl2077]

Oh yes, get Ms.Mj!!! I see you serving us Toni Braxton Tea!!

[@bellareana3226]

Teaching in the process👏🏽 THAT👏🏽 PART!

[@taintedlife2618]

And don’t forget MJ. Ryan Murphy has a way of including people he’s worked with before in new productions. Regina King is bomb. Glad she showed you love.

[@c.brogansavage3385]

I’d love to see her do a motivational speech 💞

[@totesmagoats82]

I can’t say enough how much I adore her and she’s my favorite character in tv history. ❤️❤️❤️

[@sassygyrl]

This is called manifestations!! Tell yourself everyday you are AMAZING! Speak what you want in life into existence❤❤ Love you MJ Rodriguez!!

[@tatiyana1518]

Honestly i love watching pose even tho im not trans or gay i just love how they have this show to make me understand their struggles and i really took it in and fully understand they are humans and women who should be respected

[@duchess6000]

Girl you are opening doors and windows and walking through with a smile keep on doing things they are just getting bigger lov u girl all of you !

[@IndiGeaux]

Beauty so powerful, it’s contagious. 💜

[@coelhogeoffrey]

she’s an angel 💓

[@TheQuinnLetitia]

We stan a hardworking Q U E E N ❤️❤️

[@changgun_film5003]

Love u!!!!!

[@aarongarrido4401]

You damn right mother Blanca evangelista you are so beautiful

[@talisawilson1761]

The Jersey in her accent omg, MJ we love you girl keep going we need you!

[@diananeto3336]

Even though im not gay, or trans, I identify with this community and respect it so much! I've been a weirdo my whole life, and was made fun for it ever since I can remember. But nowadays, what people used to hate about me, is the reason why they love me so much. It's people like MJ that inspire me everyday of my life to me true to myself and never be ashamed of it being different. Love this woman

[@sophiaxo8759]

this woman is so amazing

[@zanialatten3989]

I love you MJ you are an inspiration and a beautiful black woman no matter what anyone says ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@itscmalvarez]

shes so inspirational.

[@robyoung9968]

The show, the cast, the importance of the subject matter.. So thrilled it’s a hit for everything in the LBGTQ community. Always anticipating the next episode.. Great work.

[@bebekent3176]

I just love her ..she's so beautiful inside and out

[@ebonybruce6473]

MJ I love you and everything you do

[@jvjohnso]

Loveeeee

[@Vexiarla]

I love her so much, such an inspiration and incredible actress

[@ninasoto2274]

I look up to her, she is everything to me. ❤️❤️

[@essie_vie]

I absolutely love Pose, it's so refreshing to see some DIVERSE characters, something different something REAL. And Blanca's character is infectious! love her

[@suzieqorange]

MJ you are the best!!!!!

[@OGSuki.]

She’s gorgeous!! And I love her energy 😍

[@esmaltemate]

MJ you re a DREAM!! Thank you for existing and for gifting us your magic

[@garymiller1910]

I absolutely loved you in Pose! I’d love for you to be my mother! Superb performance!!

[@jaleesaarmour7860]

I LOVE MJ!!! Just the whole Pose cast are amazing, beautiful, inspiring talents!!! KEEP GOING!!!

[@wsc1018]

I have read that Mj will be starring in a new stage production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS in Pasadena. Please come to NYC, Mj! You are a sensational singer, & Broadway is where you belong!

[@mynameisnotgirl8184]

MJ, you ARE beautiful! Inside and out and so talented! Happy for you.❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@myimperfectdiary890]

I love this show, for once in my life I don’t feel alone. MJ you r a star ⭐️

[@deidivasweirdoo5638]

She is such a queen

[@tonymolatto1904]

I like MJ. She's a good strong actress & seems cool too.

[@bartenderedge7450]

MJ Rodriguez Looks So Glamourly A Prettiest An Wonderful And Gorgeously😘😘💕💕💖💖🌹🌹😍😍💐💐❤️❤️😚😚💋💋💞💞

[@letygaber3982]

she is amazing

I love her so much. I could cry just thinking about it, such a huge heart and a great inspiration ❤️

[@queent4422]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@stich181991]

YASS Mother!!

[@saowaphaksorsevee8651]

Blanca Dont Dieeee

[@kspencerks83]

I want more lol 🤣 I need a season 3 ... Every episode had me balling like a baby I have a friend going through the same thing but to watch her grow and change is beautiful .. be who you want to be just be loving and live life that's what I swear by

[@maroru7577]

Omg!!!! She is so pretty !

[@staceysmalls3456]

So adorable...look a brotha up if you are ever in the DMV. Much love beautiful. ❤💛💚💙💜

[@homehelpheart7440]

Very well said, MJ! I am no Golden Globe winning actress, but I love the show too! 💖

[@MichaelWoodward_71]

I love her so much!!! MJ, this is your moment & live it as you're incredibly talented!

[@estheradjepong3559]

Really really love her in Pose.x

[@amelia9406]

Mj 👑👑👑👑👑💖💖💖💖💖.need I say more like Blanca seems like my irl like she isn't even acting she's just a really awesome lk goofy person and inspirational 💖💖💖

[@chrismoody6344]

LOVE / AMAZING / HUMBLE / GODDESS / BEAUTIFUL / REAL

[@brittanydiaz7731]

She seems so sweet 💗

[@samanthaferguson1941]

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@mickeymouse2able]

She's leading people to truly love themselves and not let others manipulate and make us feel "less than". I will NEVER let anyone do that to me again. This show is so good!

[@LeeLooface]

She is so inspiring. Pose is such an amazing show. The talent is overwhelming and it is so educational! I hope it never ends.

[@kaheemkaheem]

I love her so much. Super smart and beautiful

[@joancummins4512]

Awesome show, the talent on the show is phenomenal!

[@travishayes6156]

mj youre amazing and talenr and geogous

[@michelleshorter4117]

I Love Her ❤

[@drfrancescaguidi2811]

she is the best

[@tinadavies4195]

I love her,,,kind caring beautiful. So are all the other characters! This is great tv. Love it and the story lines are brilliant.♥️

[@cjvrnn]

The mother we all deserve