Original Soul Train Dancer Juliette Hagerman Recalls Sneaking On Set & Working With Don Cornelius

[@juliettehagerman1]

OMG MY FRIEND ASKED ME TO CHECK OUT THE COMMENTS HERE, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! I am going to respond back first chance I get! We never really knew how popular Soul Train was back then until we started to tour, THERE WAS NO SOCIAL MEDIA BACK THEN and they barely gave us our fan mail. Thank God for American Soul to inform the new generation. I am on Instagram stop by if you get a chance, THANKS!

[@teermusk]

Gorgeous

[@teermusk]

Very much welcome queen

[@ReginaDillard]

Chi-town’s finest! You go, girl!

[@LarryNgetich]

Why is this not pinned? You look fantastic!

[@juliettehagerman1]

@@LarryNgetich pinned?

[@dwalker112]

These soul train dancers don’t age

[@purplebutterflykisses8004]

IKR Dancing youthful Angels 💜💜💃🕺

[@kingsnbabylon]

@@purplebutterflykisses8004 yea Long as you keep that heart beat pumping and even a good sweat every other day, youth will stay

[@Westindiangyal1111]

All that dancing. Movement keeps you young.

[@gwendolenmccloud8771]

I said the same thing!!! OMG, it is amazing!!

[@raymondfields3562]

Movement is key🔑

[@selenat.4982]

She needed more story time cause her life is very interesting. She utilize her platform fully. And she looks great. Natural beauty.

[@maqnthreez]

Agreed

[@neat1757]

She looks AHHH-MAZING! My gosh!

[@nathanrogers4018]

I sure thought that other girl was her twin sister

[@selenat.4982]

@@nathanrogers4018 me too

[@erickanew]

Yeah I actually watched her twice

[@takomasmith8246]

Imagine creating a whole hair trends girls would wear for years! Iconic

[@takomasmith8246]

Harden Thicke even if she didn’t. She still made it more popular than it was. You get what I’m saying?

[@darklovely2431]

I hve that exact style now lol

[@essteex4656]

@@takomasmith8246 lol what happened to harden thicke? Lol 😆 ppl kill me when they delete their comments

[@RandomBlackGamer]

She's BAD bad. Man these dancers have aged so well.

[@vickylanding2830]

Yes indeed age slowly

[@BlaydeAlabama]

Facts

[@caley522]

Black don't crack man

[@romstar]

That’s what I was thinking 💭 she looks incredible-even Better now!🙏👍😘

[@daughterofzion2146]

She said “ the Asian girl over there stretching “😂😂😂😂😂😂😭😅😅😅😅😅

[@shybeauty01]

I died.....😆😆😆😅😅

[@TREWHIT1]

Hilarious!

[@tiffmonique7154]

Hella funny! 🤣

[@akarkasimankh1310]

She so shady 😂😂

[@daughterofzion2146]

Harden Thicke she basically saying she wasn’t a dancer, she was a stretcher.... get it? Lol🤣😂☺️

[@JLPerryTV]

Her hairstyle made it into the movie “Coming to America”

[@elizabethasikpo2847]

@Harden Thicke there's always a hater...

[@BLACKSENSUALITY]

Exactly!

[@divakimble4450]

Ppl still wearing her hair style

[@JLPerryTV]

Elle Luna Y’all can not stand to give this woman her props 😒

[@ElitePhysiqquesAndForm15]

@@elizabethasikpo2847 yes this person seems super salty about this Beautiful black woman🥰

[@DavidRichardson95]

All the _ST_ dancers aging backwards, and she is no exception. 👊👊👊👊👊👊

[@user-gi6ee8vj1y]

I was thinking the same thing. There must have been something in that Chicken Don was feeding them. 😂

[@TheBlackkat63]

David Richardson that is exactly what I was thinking.

[@sherrisolomon8673]

Oh Wow! Forgot all about her. Use to get her and Monique mixed up.

[@desireejackson3217]

Yes they aged well!

[@Machelle3200]

Dancing keeps you young!

[@tedd-ivan]

these soul train dancers barely age. the power of melanin ✊🏾

[@im2oldforthissht]

That and the fact you can tell they all take care of themselves. All are still in good shape.

[@kennedym8570]

She is still beautiful as a matter of fact she looks better now..

[@juliettehagerman1]

Thank you!

[@fsxspen]

I love this series! You have no idea what it means to see people you grew up with get to tell their stories.

[@Carlos.78]

Well said👍🏻

[@MOTHEGREAT1981]

Yes, I'm over here grinning like I was actually there. This made my heart smile.

[@sherrimcfadden3142]

Loved her and Jodey Waitley. They represented for the brown skin chics. Their styles were similar. Plus was sexy.

[@InglewoodsFinest71]

Sherri Mcfadden Jody Watley still fine. I was just on her channel, she was a dancer on Soul Train when she was a teenager in the mid 70’s. Came out as solo artist in 87.

[@StLawrencePlace]

All these years I thought she had a twin now I know she don’t have one. Overall she aged beautifully!

[@neat1757]

She was always one of my favorite dancers. I think it was because in addition to being a bad ass dancer she was very memorable. And apparently that high pony tail with a gold band played a part in making her so unforgettable. Anyway, she looks crazy great and I bet she can still kill it on the floor.

[@shortblockflexinit5219]

I thought they were twins too. She was a great dancer. And now that I hear this interview, what a lovely lady and obviously smart. Nice lady.

[@toyab2250]

Me too!!! 🥴😂

[@nishies]

i thought so to she looks great

[@shortblockflexinit5219]

@Enene Skooks Wow. Interesting. .I guess my eyes weren't playing tricks on me😄.

[@user-gi6ee8vj1y]

I actually had tears in my eyes when she described walking to the Soul Train stage for the first time. Her story reminded me of the first time I went to New York. I saw the Statue of Liberty and lost it. LOL I have to say, all the dancers still look fantastic!

[@davef6337]

Amazing isn't it? I remember my mother telling my brother and me that she was going to NYC in the morning and only one of us could go with her. That would be whoever woke up early enough. Needless to say it was him. They saw the United Nations that day. I didn't see it until I was a full grown man but it was so special because I remembered how I missed out on it that day as a child.

[@user-gi6ee8vj1y]

@@davef6337 I'm from Chicago. When I was a kid, it seemed like all the movies were set in New York city or somewhere in California.

[@lisawalls1007]

Awwww how sweet im from FLORIDA 30 mins away from 305 miami im sure i would have the same reaction seeing her too 🗽 thats something you dont see everyday around here lol

[@TaRonThomasTv]

Dave F I hope you got there. Because New York is amazing. I love it here and I’m never going to leave.

[@beemocha]

How sweet 😚 I’m from NYC 🗽 born & raised,I got sick of my hometown lol but I’m def proud to be from there.

[@lashaundablake1625]

I love the way she talks.

[@DemEffectz]

Agreed. She has a smooth seasoned commercial speaking voice.

[@lolawaldorf5653]

I could listen to her voice all day long 🥴

[@CodyCole80]

Her voice is regal yet soothing.

[@blackopal8611]

She looks fantastic! She was one of my favorites. She was a trendsetter, I too tried to copy her with wearing a high ponytail back in the day.

[@albertamiddleton4038]

It's amazing how you can walk into your destiny by just showing up, being persistent and just going for it. Love this story.

[@CodyCole80]

Very true! I wouldn’t have had the guts to do that. Salute to her for chasing her dreams.

[@mraims2plez]

DAMN!!!! She really made Soul Train work for her. Huge props! Is it me or does she look better as a seasoned woman than she did when she was a youngun? But she was bad when she was younger though.

[@melvintate8186]

Man she's still Beautiful! Age less!!

[@cozmiqueme9918]

I agree!

[@kweliorr1060]

Im shocked at the fact that she literally found somebody that looks exactly like her on the show😳

[@blackcommunion3820]

Omg she was wearing a jersey dress when it wasn’t a style

[@gl6996]

She sure did!!! A Michael Cooper jersey at that!!! She was a trendsetter and didn't fully realize it. That means she was humble and wasn't vain.

[@yungReparations]

She came thru the side door and instantly let them know she was from chicago lol

[@rochellegivens5245]

👊🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿🤣😂🤣😂😭😂🤣😭😭🤦🏿‍♀️😍🧚🏿‍♀️

[@HELL0NESSA]

Lolol the first thing you learn about someone from Chicago is that they're from Chicago. Maybe even before our names. I've been in LA for almost 10 years and I still tell people I'm from Chicago. Lolol

[@topkatspride]

Yeah, it was clever that she said she was from Chicago, because Don Cornelius was from there too, and so was the show originally.

[@ingridcarr4689]

Smart thing to do. She showed her pride and didn't clam up!!

[@bloopityboop]

This deserves more views. All of the ambiguous/black adjacent women have hundreds of thousands more views. Let's celebrate our queens on the platforms that were created to let them shine!

[@juliettehagerman1]

thank you!

[@NycBeauty]

Very true , I noticed that !

[@cratediggahash1535]

I’m so proud and honored to call this beautiful woman my cousin. Words can’t describe how proud of you I am. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️

[@lynniegirllynna]

I am so proud of Julie. I grew up in the church in Chicago with her. She didn't tell that she was once a Jet centerfold :) She is very talented, nice and beautiful.

[@Kim_Monique]

If she didn't tell. Why are you lol

[@db60615]

She looks better now than she did then! Don Cornelius provided so much opportunities for these young people and they were smart enough to take advantage of it!

[@Sugastack]

Omg... I love these segments!!! I wish I could get a do over and be one of the dancers on Soul Train in my early twenties!! It was one of my favorite shows growing up. You always looked for the regular dancers!! I used to wear my hair like that too with the little gold thing around it!! The good old days.😂 I turn 50 this year! I think most of us wanted to be Soul Train dancers!!❤️

[@Sugastack]

@Texas Madam Thank you Madam!

[@tifiayiti937]

Nooooo at 3:08 when the guy was standing there staring at her 🤣🤣.. Beautiful lady *Stay safe Everyone*

[@Zizzyyzz]

Yeah. That was crazy. The other girl shoulda been MAD. Lol!

[@mocacouture]

That was funny 😂😂 he reminded me of the weird, old man who was starin' @ me when I got out my car the other day.

[@monifab3587]

Great catch 🤣🤣🤣

[@lynnieadams3070]

@@monifab3587 Your eyes are so beautiful. 📸

[@Zizzyyzz]

@@n0nibab372 Lol. You might be right.

[@resilientinspiration]

watching these is like going back in time. man a lot has changed. natural beauty was and is really a beautiful thing.

[@judysmith-randle1558]

Oh my goodness. Juliette and I went to high school together..actually I was a class or two ahead of her. Academy of Our Lady in Chicago. It has been renamed since then though. Happy to.see she is doing so well! Go Juliette!

[@liveinviolet2908]

She is phenomenal! ✨✨ 🙌🏽 Her determination, instinct, prosperity, and success...with maintaining her great feminine energy!✨✨✨ Love her vibe! 💕🙌🏽✨

[@sharohnjohnson8709]

THESE DANCERS LOOK #AMAZING!!

[@aprillovejoy4567]

This is one of the best interviews. Her career really led to great things for her.

[@lisagrace8725]

I think this is my Favorite video, maannn!!!!!! I would have put money on Juliette and Michelle being twins😂😂😭😭😭😭 had no idea they weren't

[@juliettehagerman1]

Lol, too funny nope not twins

[@pamelafuller4447]

I always thought that she reminded me of Jody Whatley.

[@virginiawilliams648]

OMGGGGG!!!!! I always thought that too! I used to think she actually was Jody Whatley!

[@pamelafuller4447]

@@virginiawilliams648 i did as well

[@neat1757]

Exactly! Me too. And in case anyone didn't know Jody Whatley started as a soul train dancer. Lol. Love her and I still wear big hoop earrings thanks to her!

[@TREWHIT1]

@@neat1757 I got to meet Jody when I was a kid living in Hollywood across from 2 studios. Don had a show he created and some of the dancers were there. I remember seeing Stevie Wonder playing on stage. She was really nice. I love how distinct her voice is and always thought she was pretty.

[@cashoutsteve2495]

This is phenomenal comparison. Jody Watley looks great at age 61.

[@TheHighlander2024]

Maaaaaaan! I've been wondering when there would be a Juliette Hagerman Soul Train back story. I had no idea she's from the "Chi." She was, is, and will always be my favorite dancer. Facts! C'mon folks, who's with me? 🤷🏿‍♂️ She's gone on to be a mogul in her own right! Continued success to you, Juliette and thank you for such great memories. 😎🙋🏿‍♂️👨🏿👏🏿👏🏿 Soul Train Forever! Let's Get It! Let's Go!

[@Westindiangyal1111]

Wow I remember her very well. My goodness she has not aged. She is absolutely stunning as always. Non of these dancers have aged.

[@Liitebulb]

Of course she has

[@toonmama6]

Thats Lakers geddiup tho😜🤪. Gave me the feels. Yasssssss! I loved these stories. She was bbbbbaaad and still is.

[@juneplumlogan]

This woman is still glamorous and beautiful 😍😍😍

[@YACKYSNACKY]

I love this so much. I really admire her courage, talent, and beauty!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💛💛💛💋

[@user-gi6ee8vj1y]

I miss Vesta Williams. 🙁

[@TREWHIT1]

Me too. 😔

[@samanthaphillip7425]

Right!

[@Tonia682]

I do too!!! She had a tremendous voice!!

[@yell0wberry]

Yes, I loved “Chesta” Williams too

[@dezerismith7529]

Yes she was da'bomb

[@rillloudmother]

You can see and hear why she lasted so long on Soul Train: beauty, brains and ambition.

[@kyra7473]

Isn’t it funny how one split decision could direct a portion of your life w/o fully planning it. This created some happy memories for her to smile at and stories that made some of us wishing we were there 😊

[@jewelsafire6844]

There must be something about dancing on Soul Train, bc everyone is aging like fine wine. Ms. Juliette Hagerman looks amazing!🙌🏽

[@kolbycarter357]

I was born in 1999 and in 2012 my mom introduced me to Soul Train. I’ve been learning those dance moves from the show and I’ve been a huge fan ever since⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟

[@michaelslittleangel7818]

Hello mj fam 😉

[@luminouscali]

I LOVE this series!!!! Keep em coming! BET has a lot of focus on musicians but black people have also made huge contributions to dance culture.

[@yumyum215]

So to stay young forever just dance on Soul Train... K Got It!

[@Bayoubelle83]

I love that she gained so much success from the show. What a smart and beautiful woman!♥️

[@geraldine1437]

She is beautiful and I will continue to pray for her success!!!!! I remember Soul Train🤗

[@wlrouse7024]

Man I love her boldness. She’s my favorite dancer who’s done an interview so far.

[@funkybrothano.1706]

I remember juliette she was one of my top female dancers!!! I'm still her fan!!!👏👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆🏆🌹🌹🌹🌹💯

[@taelew]

She was definitely ambitious forsure, and she’s still gettin the bag! 👌🏾

[@kartiersupremewhite330]

It extremely inspiring all the good news this women experienced with soul train, God Bless.

[@RooseveltAliWashingtonX]

She was definitely one of my favorites!

[@lifewithtay6247]

She was my favorite! Every Saturday morning, my eyes would be glued to the television , waiting on her 💖💖

[@tellysmuse5069]

Yes i remember her . 💓💓💓💓👑Still looks great .

[@beemocha]

She looks amazing!!! 😍😍 then & now

[@corinabeetarot6835]

Her style is fire 🔥 😍

[@livefree1111]

She’s absolutely beautiful.

[@eddielloyd8975]

Been starved of this show in the UK for years, even though there was a UK version in the 80s on Channel 4, which I think ran for one series. Felt like we missed out 😕

[@Zizzyyzz]

Fortunately, you can catch up now!

[@itsjemmabond]

I was lucky. I remember watching a few episodes of Soul Train UK on Channel 4 - the presenter Jeffrey Daniel was in Starlight Express on the West End at the time. A few months later my family moved to Nigeria where most TV stations would show the original. ST UK would occasionally show clips of the American version, but unlike ours I'm not sure they ever had calyspo artists!

[@Jcrash71]

UK TV sucks.

[@simplecarnivore]

So beautiful

[@kathyw.3146]

Wow I actually thought she was a twin so much so that I was wondering where her twin was at the beginning of this interview.

[@highpriestess3947]

😫😫🤣🤣 same! I’m so shocked. When ppl talk about doppelgängers’ I imagine they mean like that

[@reneemorris7197]

GIRL, You Hit HOLLYWOOD GOLD, and Still Looking GREAT after all these Years!

[@rottimusprime9560]

I'm so glad sssssoooooo many of dancers had opportunities to do what they loved to do. I remember a bunch of us kids running to our friend's house when soul train came on. They had the biggest TV on the block. I think it was a 27 inch 🤣🤣🤣. It was the early 80's.

[@tinagreencreates]

Love these interviews from the dancers. Miss Soul Train💜

[@keithchambers6787]

Most of the black 90's sitcoms had her in background scenes

[@joannkennedy1392]

Man , Soul Train was a great and beautiful part of my childhood. And the dancers were heaven sent. And she still looks gorgeous. I am gonna to take up dancing.

[@michelleramirez2443]

Loved her fascinating story!!!!

[@davef6337]

I'm really enjoying these little features that let you meet the Soul Train dancers.. Keep them coming.

[@codebreakers7835]

Like A True Chicagoan Always Creating A New Hustle ❤️

[@DivinityAngel]

One of my favorites. Always loved her outfits and dancing.

[@Preteahumblegirl]

Aww I love this series too they all look so young both women and men what’s the secret ❤️🥰❤️💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[@deegeorge5711]

Loved her on Soul Train!! She’s as familiar to me as a school friend who I might have seen every Saturday. Still looking gorgeous! Aging beautifully!

[@victorwilliams4403]

I enjoy these stories. Especially this one. Just looking at her you can tell she was meant for greatness.

[@BadTV1993]

she was always one of my favs on ST...always..and she still looks great

[@justinallen170]

DAMN!!! I really would like to own a dvd collection of soul train from the 80s to early 90s! Not just the performances, but the DANCING as well!! Really great to hear from Juliette!!!

[@brownskinnedempress7250]

OMG!!!! Juillete was my favorite dancer on Soul Train. As a young teen I used to copy her dance moves in the mirror LOL. She was definitely impressionable!

[@donnabanks7656]

Wow! She scored with many opportunities!!! Good for her.

[@allysemcnair4762]

She's so beautiful! I love watching these soul train videos.

[@tami8458]

I know this woman pretty well. Can't say I remember her on Soul Train, but in my native Nigeria she was a creative director for Silverbird Productions, the company responsible for the pageant Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria. Didn't know she was the chick who kissed Darryl from Coming to America in Billy Ocean's Suddenly though...

[@jflow08]

This has been my favorite one, hands down. I could listen to her for hours.

[@santrassmith6194]

She haven't changed any those Soul Train dancers are keeping their "YOUTH"!

[@DCee73HDD]

she was one of my favorites

[@goldbrooks]

This is such a cute story. I love her get up & go. This also shows u can't judge a book by its cover, because I would've never guessed she was a pop locker 🙌🏽 . Het story is nice I love it

[@kdh255]

Wow she had a successful career. I definitely remember her. Great dancer and always smiling.

[@rustyhornzinstrumentalist-7596]

I Remember Her, She Was Another Fine Ass Lady on The Train.

[@stellaw8892]

she is magnetic- love her energy!

[@lovelyladycarter3687]

She is so iconic and the opportunity was truly given to those with TALENT as opposed to popularity like now💯🥂🙌🏾

[@lakiamcdaniel]

One of my favorite dancers!!!

[@juliettehagerman1]

thank you!

[@zabeth11173]

I would love to see a documentary of her whole life.

[@ashunt29]

She still looks fabulous!!!! She hasn't aged. Keep on dancing.

[@drgeorgetayloriii4280]

Great segment - so many memories. Keep up the great work.

[@wearethethompsons7750]

I remember her still beautiful

[@yogaqueen1527]

Crazy they dont age

[@ernestinejackson8695]

I grew up looking at Soultrain during the 70"s and when it came on every body that was out side when it came on clear the playground to watch Soultrain . I love hearing every body story and seeing how they look now.

[@TheLeslieMichelle]

I loved Juliette on Soul Train! Her style was heavily copied throughout the years when she was on the show. It's was fun being a kid watching the show and idolizing the dancers because of how the danced, dressed, and performed with our favorite artists then. My only dream is to see Soul Train back in syndication again, so that this generation could have the same experiences and feelings that our generation did. They would love it! 😁

[@islandgirl8914]

Powerful. Stepping stone.....she’s a professional.

[@courtneygodwins3287]

I haven’t ever watched soul-train; I was born in 96 but I enjoy these mini segments for some reason

[@ldyluv6988]

Yea it was on for a long time. Like until the early 2000s -ish. Watching was my Saturday ritual lol

[@Rose-kp4ow]

She's beautiful!

[@teeell646]

Im sorry. But I miss the hell out of this on Saturday mornings

[@bnicolette14]

She is fabulous, confident, and innovative. I'm in love with her lol