Nichelle Nichols crazy connection to the Heavens Gate cult & legendary career!

[@KarineAlourde]

“I was very blessed in always knowing what I wanted to do, and by the grace of God Ive been able to succeed in my chosen career.” - Nichelle Nichols.. watch “Pam Grier - how she found C0KE in her PRIVATES! Queen of Blaxploitation & pulp fiction!” kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2O5dHaNfLapmZI

[@burgittapayet3361]

Please do Celine Dion

[@AR-jv3hx]

What's really interesting is that she passed on my birthday, also I attended a wedding last month, I wore a poka dot blue and white dress, (red shoes, and yellow earrings and yellow bracelet). ❤💛😁

[@ptolemeeselenion1542]

What you did not specified was that the very instant when Dr. Martin Luther King persuaded Michelle Nichols to stay on Star Trek was no ordinary conversation. It was a _bed conversation_ . Nichols used to get around a lot, with both bachelors and married men, while MLK's adulterous penchants and womanizing are no secret. Gene Roddenbury kept her on Star Trek partly because she grew to become soon one of his favorite mistresses.

[@anegar3]

Her son put her in a conservatorship, sold her LA home and moved her to New Mexico. He isolated her from her friends for years. He even dragged her out of a comicon for talking to a friend that showed up, all while yelling at the friend and her. She still very much was sane & shouldn’t have been in a conservatorship . Rest in power!

[@ptolemeeselenion1542]

Sounds like she was a victim of the Lou Taylor's cartel too...

[@WhiteDragon689]

Some times the family members are your worst enemies. Sounds like a person who was just after her money.

[@Creole_Lady]

Cite your source

[@queenyaa90]

I wish I could have met her. I was named after her. Rest in love Queen 👸🏾 🤎 🤎🤎

[@JuliaShalomJordan]

How cooooool!😎✨

[@eleisatrujillo3398]

I have a family member with it as her middle name I knew I had heard of that name before she was born 😮😊

[@schelle979ify]

I was named after her as well. My parents were "Treckies". 😊

[@kennethdrake7686]

Beautiful name!!!!

[@ladybugroyal5264]

Me too ❤💛Nichelle Nicole❤💛

[@adaonwuzuruike5576]

What a natural beauty she was.

[@christineml1476]

I had the pleasure of meeting her six years ago at a con. She was gracious, humble and beautiful. ❤💛

[@nicolesherman8974]

The first interracial kiss to be televised and it was Star Trek showing too lmao. An icon ❤️.

[@starfire246810]

The first interracial kiss was supposed to be with her and Spock on the script, but Shatner got arrogant and wanted all the credit and spotlight... And forced himself to be on the script

[@Killua3245]

Why you proud about this

[@uverpro3598]

@@starfire246810I can’t blame Shatner.

[@tyronesullivan8165]

That woman was flat out gorgeous. ❤.

[@LeenaStark]

Nichelle was the epitome of a true LADY --- she had such style, beauty and grace. She was my very first "role model" as a young child, and I soooooo wanted to look and be like her at the early age of 6. When my mother told me this would be impossible because we were of a different _ethnicity_ --- I couldnt and didnt know WHAT that meant at the time as a young child whose parents had immigrated to the States just 2 years earlier. I became so angry at my mother when she told me this, that I didnt speak to her for 4 months. Then one day, she bought me an African doll and it became my favorite doll throughout my entire childhood. I named her Uhura. I still have her 32 years later. I cried so much when I heard of Ms. Nichols passing...this _woman_ misses her badly! Rest among the Stars Beautiful Lady, you were a SUPERNOVA!!! 💛❤💛❤

[@user-bv6wf4go1x]

As a young black girl, she was the reason I watched Star Trek and grew to like it. ❤ 💛 ❤ 💛 ❤ 💛

[@michaelalfano1712]

I was fortunate to meet her 3 times over the years. We had detailed conversations about her career and her work with NASA. I thanked her for changing the world with her on screen kiss. I will always have a crush.

[@lisafranklin9089]

She is TRULY iconic🙌🏼💗 Rest in peace 👑

[@nancy180world]

Wow she was gorgeous! She favors Phylicia Rashad

[@klemonster58]

💛💛💛❤❤❤ RIP Nichelle Nichols. She's the reason I started watching Star Trek as a kid.

[@reinaafricana6423]

What a beautiful and talented human being! I’m very grateful for the path she opened up for all women. Rest in Eternal Peace, Ms. Nichelle Nichols❤💛💛❤🕊️🫶🏾💐

[@danavixen6274]

Such a beautiful and ICONIC actress! She will FOREVER be a TRAILBLAZER as Lieutenant Uhura. Forever rest in heavenly peace, Nichelle Nichols. 😔🙏🏾❤️🕊️

[@damitajo904]

Thank you for doing this. I admired her as an actress. She was truly an icon.❤💛❤💛❤️💛❤️💛❤️💛❤️

[@CalypsoVenusian]

What an absolute legend she is/ was . The first princess of space navigation !!❤💛

[@dollhouseq1530]

She was so alluring and gorgeous❤💛True talent, love her!

[@Igneous773]

I lived with Nichelle where I took care of the Head of NASA Space Shuttle. One particular night, the first black female astronaut Mae Jamison came over and we all conversed throughout the night.

[@salome_in_pink8957]

Such a beautiful and iconic actress. ❤💛

[@cherishhighvibes4283]

I LOVE NICHELLE! So Beautiful, Elegant, and Strong! I was so sad she passed. I'm Grateful to hear more about her, thank you!❤💛

[@Killua3245]

Nah she was letting use her just to get a role in the movie

[@preyn49]

I remember seeing Nichelle Nichols in a small role in the movie "Are We There Yet," starting Ice Cube and Nia Long. I watched her on Star Trek as a young girl and I thought she was stunning and graceful. A few years back I read or heard she and Gene Roddenberry were in a relationship. I could never find anything to substantiate that rumor. I would love to see you do feature on Denise Nicholas or Jayne Kennedy if you haven't already. Well done ❤️❤️❤️💛💛💛

[@julietgreenidge3914]

Nichols wrote about their relationship only after Roddenberry's death, in her autobiography Beyond Uhura.

[@Killua3245]

@@julietgreenidge3914and that’s her husband left

[@0ChildStar]

I wished this video got more likes. She was one of the few black women who played roles that were not based on stereotypes. She also sang the Star Trek theme song. 💛❤💛❤

[@errolmaloney2819]

My main reason for watching 'star trek' in the early days.She was just a sight to behold.

[@amandanicolemorgan]

Gene Roddenberry is an extraordinary man for choosing her when he could’ve chosen anyone especially in this timeframe❤

[@Killua3245]

He only choose her because she slept with him

[@mcdonoghrahloh459]

😂😂

[@learhaynes1002]

R.I.P. to Nichelle Nichols.

[@jeffreychandler8666]

During the 60's, I first viewed her in Star Trek. This beautiful lady, impressed me very much. I was elated, that Nichelle was allowed to be presented as a highly intelligent, skilled, Black woman. I had never, observed a "sista" in such a proffesional role. Lastly, she inspired all types of women to pursue careers, in science, and technology. Because of Nichelle, the barriers which have plagued women for centuries in this country, eventually, met enormous change. Her positive actions, resulted in tremendous opportunities for future women.

[@teresalenaandprincessthedog]

Wow what a beautiful story about Martin Luther King, I have tears in my eyes too, I love your channel thank you♥️💛🙏🐶🐾🏡🐣💫

[@cynthiacarr2093]

Such a Beautiful Queen 👸🏾😁👏🏾💯❤ tyfs

[@powerbadpowerbad]

Nichols was-GORGEOUS-and-SEXY !!! LOL.

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

She’s very beautiful

[@kennedysingh3916]

🎀🏅Live in Jamaica and she impacked my life too. I'm glad Dr. King's intervention.

[@Lilboozibert]

Trekkie here 🖖 and Nichelle Nichols admirer. I remember reading her autobiography, but the part about her brother I either don't remember or it was omitted. She also dated Mr. Trek himself, Gene Roddenberry. Also, Lieutenant Uhura was supposed to be Spock's love interest (as hinted at in the pilot with her singing and Spock playing backup). Gene wanted it, but the network shot it down. Luckily, they revived this plotline in the modern ST Zaldana/Quinto reboots. 🥰 Many men courted her, not just fictional aliens and their makers.

[@powerbadpowerbad]

She was Gene's mistress,Gene was a-HOUND-dog !!! LOL.

[@reggaelove7223]

I never read her autobiography but I did know her brother Frank. He was a professional butcher and a great fun guy. RIP to both of them.♥️♥️

[@reginasmith4312]

I cried as if it was my own grandma who passed away last year , so sad I looked up to her ❤️💛❤️💛

[@shannonwolff2599]

As I have been a "trekkie" for as long as I remember I am SO glad to see a video on Nichelle Nichols!! I truly believe she was underused and under appreciated for the incredible talent that she was!! RIP Nichelle, we won't forget you, your talent, or your many contributions that made this world more inclusive for everyone!!! ❤💛

[@DarlingEbony]

She has had a profound impact on my life too. I love Nichelle Nichols. ❤💛❤💛❤💛

[@deirdreyearwood3383]

The Beautiful Nichelle Nichols is an icon to me as a black girl. She was so elegant and talented. May she continue to rest in peace. Thanks Karine ❤

[@dianalord5825]

She was,GORGEOUS. More so than then of todays eyelash, weave, nail crowd.

[@michelleg.4587]

❤️💛 Strong, Beautiful actress on StarTrek💛❤️

[@davenayoung3835]

She is such a beautiful woman!!

[@grahamturner1290]

I grew up watching her in the original Star Trek. Amazing lady.

[@maylismar3368]

Yessss!!! My Queen !!

[@rbraxton00]

Yes, my sister was named Nichelle because of her. Love the name.

[@ChrisSummerville-b9i]

To the most beautiful queen ❤️💛

[@leverdia]

❤💛 She was 😍 lovely! Thank you for doing a documentary on her.

[@tammiejohnson3623]

I love the way that you break it down like Legos❤

[@gabrielle916]

Havent been living under a rock but i also never was into Star Trek. She is a gorgeous woman!

[@ericacarswell9167]

She would have been great as Cleopatra or Nefertiti

[@julietgreenidge3914]

A stunningly beautiful woman. I wonder if she had Mixed Indian heritage In her autobiography, Nichols stated that she was romantically involved with Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry for several years in the 1960s. She said the affair ended well before Star Trek began, when she and Roddenberry realized he was in love with Majel Hudec, who was an acquaintance of Nichols'. Majel starred in the original Star Trek too

[@divineselfentity]

Queen Nichelle Nichols went to the same High School I attended & grew up n the area of where my paternal side of family are from. Her father was also a founding member of the Black Suburban Robbins, Illinois. I truly admired her.

[@lurx2024]

As a former Trekie, I have to say, as humans go, Uhura was kinda neat lookin'.

[@BeAsia3.14]

I love the fact that you highlight our women that have slipped through the cracks and do not get their just due.

[@portiamatthews9654]

This is my first time ever in my sixty years of life hearing the word " speechless" pronounced as " spec-chu-las" . @ 8:40 timeline. I realized that you speak several languages.

[@JuliaShalomJordan]

I loved her on Star Trek!❤❤❤

[@wendylee7242]

A classic beauty,a woman of class and grace....

[@alwaysniccole3810]

Her son looked just like her and I noticed that in the Movie “The Learning Tree”.. I’m going to continue watching since I had to pause to mention that lol

[@telikaandfam]

i didnt know her name was really Grace. what was wrong with that? its crazy how hardly any stars use their own name

[@heatherlea8159]

Ooo tears with this one …I’m getting to the point I only watch your videos because they are calming precise and well done ❤

[@KadoshKallahMalkah9753]

❤💛 Absolutely gorgeous and very classy. She inspired me just by watching her on Star Trek as a young girl. Words cannot express what seeing a beautiful Black woman on TV as a child. I never forgot her impression on my childhood😊❤

[@mothmommay2k]

Karine we must be on the same wavelength!! I was just looking into Heaven’s Gate last night. 😭 And Live Long and Prosper 🖖❤💛

[@williamcouncil9066]

Thanks, lady Nichelle

[@marcycami]

Thank u for bringing all those big celebrities from the past, one that I don't think you have done yet, although you don't do many guys, is Cab Calloway, I like to think that he was the energy of the 30s, thank you.

[@Makeupsokayy]

I would love a video on Dolly Parton! Love her ❤

[@TheJoaniejoancansew]

Thank you for the upload. I love her in Truck Turner. A beautiful woman indeed.

[@rasun316]

...thank you for shouting out her performance in Truck Turner!❤💛

[@LoneWulf278]

I think Beyoncé could play her in a biopic (if she gets acting lessons). 😬 They favor each other a lot. Maybe Felicia Rashad could play an older version.

[@moonpiemars604]

She was so graceful and a beauty I was so sad when she passed my grandma and grandpa like Star Trek 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@threwthelookingglass2904]

20/20 did a special about the Heaven’s Gate cult. That’s how I knew about her brother being a part of it.

[@gailnichols842]

I was a teenager in the 1960s and because of Star Trek with Nichelle's character on the bridge of the Enterprise, I saw a reason to use my brain and become whatever I wanted. She affected my life in the most favorable way. I am a blond, white woman who eventually ran my own business and later returned to college and became a teacher with Los Angeles Unified. In the sixties women were mostly secretaries, waitresses, and factory workers. Thank you Nichelle and thank you Martin Luther King for encouraging her to stay with Star Trek.

[@TNAngelena]

You should do a breakdown of all the original Star Trek actors.

[@circuitsandparts]

She had so much grace... May she be remembered always. ❤😊

[@rubiks6]

"Uhura" does not start with a "Y" sound. It's not "Roadenberry," it's "Roddenberry."

[@schurrlittle1339]

NICHELLE NICHOLS WAS ICONIC IN HER ROLE AS LIEUTENANT YERHURA IN STAR TREK AND SHE WAS A AMAZING ACTRESS IN THAT ROLE FOR BLACK WOMEN OF THAT ERA!!😊❤💛

[@wandareese9618]

thank you for a story on nichelle nichols i love her in star trek she was a great actress i star trek.

[@sheelfjohnson]

💛Nichelle Nichols was someone I looked up to so much as a little girl. ❤ If you haven't seen it, look up her song in the ST episode "Conscience of the King", where she sings across the intercom to an officer who is stuck alone down in engineering. It's very haunting.💛

[@kicheleclark]

I've always enjoyed your vids . especially on Hollywood actresses, i think you should do a story on Irene Bedard Shes a beautiful native American actress who did the voice of Pocahontas , and stared in the movie smoking signals which ive loved . Shes very inspiring but a few years ago she has been arrested for DUI. i believe she has gotten the help she needs . now i see Shes been on the show Alaska daily i didn't think she would appear on screen again after the incident but I'm happy for her such a beautiful soul. hopefully your able to do a story on her id be grateful❤❤

[@toriamartan3295]

Hey, thanks so much for your research,I must say I truly appreciate the content you've found is of course very well done & I'm sure there's absolutely more about yes the iconic Royal actress,take note of her hand wave at the ending of Star Trek & yes she most certainly grew maturely beautifully,dive deeper there's positively much much more to her no doubt 😉& the music's sound very interesting a good sound😊

[@benswann9444]

Martin Luther king asked not to resign from STAR TREK early in the first season.... sighting at the time she was the only woman of color on tv in a science role...she relented and stayed on...ICON FOR ACTORS OF COLOR THE 🌎🌎🌎🌎 WORLD OVER

[@Orfeus3000]

Hail Bop - I forget that English is your second language ( which makes me proud) The African diaspora…we come in so many flavours. I love your channel ❤ 💛

[@ramahh979]

Oh wow! Never knew she was a real life NASA recruiter

[@gloriacurry8992]

Thank you, Ms. Nichols ❤️💛❤️💛

[@rachellemanning875]

Love u Michelle ❤❤❤ 💛💛

[@annvalentine-pryce7572]

Thank you for doing a video on Nichelle Nichols ❤💛🎉

[@destinyclark4133]

Karine: “Now unless you’ve been living under a rock I’m sure you’ve heard of the legendary Nichelle Nichols!” Me: *Shifts awkwardly under my rock 😭

[@KarineAlourde]

😭😭😭😂😂😂 I’m sure you’re not the only one love

[@telikaandfam]

omg how old r u

[@destinyclark4133]

I’m 18 but I love learning about old Hollywood actresses so I’m kind of surprised I’ve never came across Nichelle

[@telikaandfam]

@@destinyclark4133 Well that makes sense you're not under a rock you're just young I'm so glad Karine educates a whole new generation

[@chanellmichelle]

Wow. I’ve been living under a rock.

[@Honey26carat]

The one and only.

[@tashadavis2491]

I loved watching her on Star Trek, Rip❤💛

[@judywright5290]

love this💝💝💝

[@zarinazawa6180]

❤ 💛 I love her hair and outfits.

[@fredklein3829]

Don't exaggerate and distort the story for profit. Her link to Heaven's Gate is not crazy, it was a family connection that is very simple to explain. Her brother was a victim of the cult and lost his life because of it.

[@JayJay-de5jv]

I hope you have the clip of her as dorinda in “Truck Turner” ❤💛

[@henriettacollins2048]

Thank you for sharing. I would like you you to do a video on Isabel Sanford, Louise from The Jeffersons.

[@reneedennis2011]

Thank you for this video!

[@DedicatedToMySon-ys4yo]

In the headshot, she has a similar resemblance to Toni Braxton....RIP Pretty Lady!💖

[@kreisac6434]

She looks like Beyonce in some pics

[@gloriarobinson4787]

Please do a break down on Judy Pace she was popular in the 70's a very beautiful woman

[@DaReeGambles]

Yes and Tracie Reed

[@gloriarobinson4787]

​@DaReeGambles I remember her from barefoot in the park

[@jadawilfork6441]

Can you please do bernnadette Stanis aka “Thelma” from good times?

[@ericacarswell9167]

Im A trekkie and she was great in them all

[@CulainRuledByVenus]

I wonder if her consideration of leaving the show has anything to do with the fact that she was absent from the first few episodes of season 2.

[@Kingsized_Kevin]

I was about 8 years old and Star Trek came on during the Summer. I saw Ms. Nichols and thats when I seen the most beautiful Woman and yup, I liked Females

[@z.alvarez1315]

Thank you very much for this informative video as a child I looked up to her & never knew of her involvement with NASA’s recruitment of more women & people of color. ❤❤⚡️⚡️⭐️

[@tkey2010]

❤💛Legendary Nichelle!

[@evelynprice2753]

❤️cosmic 🚀black 💃🏾beauty💛