Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monae On Portraying ‘Hidden Figures’ Of NASA | TODAY

Actresses Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae star in the upcoming biographical drama “Hidden Figures,” in which they portray three real-life African-American women - math experts who were key to NASA during the Space Race of the 1960s. TODAY’s Al Roker sits down with the three actresses, who discuss their relationships on and off set, and he also speaks to their co-stars Kevin Costner and Jim Parsons.
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Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monae On Portraying ‘Hidden Figures’ Of NASA | TODAY

[@preciousbabydoll9793]

This is definitely one of the best movies ever made. It's focus on the intelligence and strong determination of these three African American women is something to be admired by all. Had this movie never be made , so many would not know the strong involvement these three women played in , NASA.

[@waylin6361]

Precious Baby Doll what about the shack Olivia Spencer

[@HerbEVore-ti6hs]

😄LOL you´ve got a nice sense of humor

[@allisonwentworth401]

Why didn't Al ask Janelle if she's good at math? Turns out she was. Janelle did well in Honors Math, but decided to concentrate in the Arts.

[@surlygale1082]

Makes sense, when you think about it. Music and math seem to compliment each other; both other women are actors, whereas Janelle is a musician first, and actor second. I loved this movie so much I purchased the DVD!

[@sORrYiMLaTEwHAtdiDiMiSs.]

Allison Wentworth Yeah I heard about that from her!!! The irony.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Allison Wentworth, Katherine Johnson was the math genius, Dorothy Vaughn programming supervisor, and Mary Jackson an engineer.

[@myimorata7678]

The chemistry between Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae in this movie is amazing. Great film!

[@LovedByYou]

It was AMAZING. I was so proud of Taraji!!!

[@Anointed012]

Yes she did great but kath and her colleages are who we should be proud of , and at the same time angry. Angry because the white lying supreamacist system in which we live kept it from us. This is why we must educate ourselves and our children.

[@Anointed012]

Lana 2016 , No not exactly , i am a individual and my responding to white degenerate racist mentality isn't a reflection on you just because i am also a black person. My responding to the white reprobates explaining their desire to degrade and disenfranchise everything black is a tool of war. What have whites gotten worldwide that they haven't stolen or plundered ? You can't get anything done by playing nice with the devil facts matter , i could care less about hurt feelings the truth hurts. Although i am not surprised by white racism and indoctrination it will never be acceptable to me nor should it be to you , white supremacist ideology is witchcraft and so is systematic racism. I did uplift this movie and explained why white supremacist ideology doesn't , instead of coming at me with such disappointment you should ask yourself why this history wasn't taught in american indoctrinated schools. You should be outraged what else could they be hiding ? What other black truth that comes forward rebukes the cognitive dissonance of white supremacist ideology ?

[@LovedByYou]

We're not going to let small minded people ruin the good that was done with this movie!!

[@purplelobster100]

These women are gorgeous inside and out!

[@daveenyart]

I have viewed the film two or three times. As I'm typing this I am very emotional....with respect, admiration and joy.

[@lenarose5244]

cant wait to see this I love Janelle Monae she is soo amazing I adore her music cant wait to see whats next for her a new album or more films its alll good.

[@babygirl-vi7ws]

Lena Rose agree the girl can act as well as sing

[@kimlibera663]

This was an excellent movie. Loved the history of it in a real educational field.

[@mayflower7811]

I can't wait to see Taraji, Octavia, and Janelle in this movie #HiddenFigures

[@mayflower7811]

SMK Gazza Wiguna 1 Megamendung Thanks for telling me

[@daniellemarshall3251]

Janelle Monae has a beautiful quiet demeanor

[@beveryveryquietiamhuntingr7009]

Gosh I love their sense of humor, all three of them.

[@vanessacopland]

I really would love Taraji to get an Oscar for this role...but after hearing about the list of nominations I didn't hear if she have gotten any mods... I saw Octovia got nominated.. against Viola Davis but I am would really love Octovia to win... if Viola wins I am equally happy.. didn't see Janelle nominated tho... but exceptional performance by each one of them...they full my eyes is this show.. brilliant story Oscars for everyone....if I had my way... well done!

[@sergeantmasson3669]

This movie was biggest role of Taraji P. Henson's career, and she was great in it.

[@DiuQuy]

Amazing movie, incredible acting, and so glad these 3 African American women get honored for their brilliance. So empowering. ❤️

[@constructinjoy]

THIS IS A MUST SEE FOR ALL.

[@ribsrosser]

Probably in the 10 best movies I’ve ever seen

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Taraji P. Henson may be horrible at math but she portrayed Katherine Johnson perfectly.

[@beautifulblackness3225]

There are so many success stories about African Americans that have still not been told, but I'm truly appreciative of this one. Without the participation of these three incredibly intelligent and determined women , Nasa would probably not had been as successful as it was. I can not speak enough of the award worthy performance of , Taraji, Janelle and Octavia. This is a must see movie.

[@michaelbrown8794]

This is a great story, so get out there and let the world know which one's are worthy.

[@HerbEVore-ti6hs]

Yeah, rumour has it black Africans invented the wooden stick. Sure is they invented twerking.

[@cak8132]

Such a fabulous, fabulous movie. I loved the book, too, and I have the DVD in my own collection.

[@shanellem7091]

Saw it twice! So brilliant!

[@alanalin129425]

i love hoe costner said it was the women's story. he didnt take the spotlight.

[@LuisRdzG10]

Can we talk about how beautiful is Janelle? Seriously OMG

[@sergeantmasson3669]

All three ladies are, inside and out.

[@mikchanclas]

I love this story and this cast!

[@sushilamendyk9284]

I avoided watching this movie because I thought it will be cheesy boy I was wrong, this movie breaks stereotypes, I kept tearing up in alot of scenes especially when she had to keep running back and forth just to use the bathroom

[@chinita1pr]

Can't wait to watch.

[@erwinlumunsad1402]

Just as this. These 3 lovely gorgeous women posses the body of this heroic nasa geniuses that they portrayed. Isn't it amazing? Or isn't just AMAZING.

[@phyliciablack2545]

AMAZING MOVIE!

[@beveryveryquietiamhuntingr7009]

I have a new crush here in Janelle. Over the years I have crushed on people and joked with people about it.

[@helenheeney2284]

Superb and soooooo brilliant

[@MissUniqueSarah]

Jim Parsons ♡

[@belleofkilronan8565]

The actual characters

[@blognewb]

actual characters as opposed to?

[@LuKasAV6]

He really got to spread his wings and show his acting chops. So different from Sheldon Cooper in this American classic.

[@sugarlove]

suuuuuper cool go girls xxxxxxxxx

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Octavia Spencer is a hoot. It must be joy to work with her.

[@herseem]

The bit of this movie where I actually felt viscerally angry was where the library was divided into two and the book she wanted wasn't in the 'coloured' side.

[@cristinasolano6487]

I need to watch this, i need to take the time to go to the movie theater.

[@San47di]

You won't regret it. :-) But 1st, view the Katherine Johnson's NASA videos here on KZbin, because she's 98 years old and Still Absolutely Brilliant!!

[@rmac5584]

Just wait for it on video! Don't waste all that money!

[@danceballetacro]

Wow

[@jweiss7126]

Octavia Spencer is a great actor The help Hidden figures "Gifted". to say the least

[@danceballetacro]

This movie is the best movie I have ever seen

[@sergeantmasson3669]

This movie showed a real story too long overdue to be told to the general public.

[@jweiss7126]

No Thank you katrine

[@lindajackson7310]

Gm edagdwg thanks for sharing God at work no matter we're you come from or who you are God gave us his children a brain that he created some get more information then some that what makes us different linda j ☮️❤️ ❤️

[@tabo01]

good movie, book is better.

[@HerbEVore-ti6hs]

🏆🎬🙂👍🏻2 science fiction stories in one: exploration of space and black scientists

[@benmuirhead1065]

Um, why do I feel like this comment was trying to be rude. Please dont

[@HerbEVore-ti6hs]

@@benmuirhead1065 Its fact

[@benmuirhead1065]

@@HerbEVore-ti6hs what’s fact?

[@HerbEVore-ti6hs]

@@benmuirhead1065 Its all fake. Wake up!

[@benmuirhead1065]

@@HerbEVore-ti6hs I don’t care if it’s fake at all, I don’t care if it’s all just a story or not, ITS STILL INSPIRING. your negativity and toxicity is still not wanted

[@Timerips]

not a light skin woman