Renée Elise Goldsberry Gets Cornered By Kids Who Memorized 'Hamilton'

HBO's 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' star Renée Elise Goldsberry can't believe how many children know her previous project 'Hamilton' verbatim.
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She will not be satisfied until all the relevant women are included in the sequel!

[@ChaMiranda21]

WERK! 🙆

[@thetruthfulchannel6348]

How is Henrietta Lacks relevant? She is hardly responsible for the accident of biology that enabled all of this research. The people who should be remembered and praised are the scientists who were behind the experiments and the collection of her cells. Also, there is no question of ethics here. Basic utilitarian principles state that consent of the few doesn't matter if you are helping the majority. In this case, you are comparing the minor interest of a single person to the major interest of the global human population.

[@Rebeccal450]

The Truthful Channel Have you read the book? Henrietta's cells were taken from her without consent (and the family's lack of information) and they did so to many other people in public hospitals in the 1950s. Even if Henrietta signed a consent form she still may not have fully understood what she was allowing because of her lack of education. They did not know that her cells would continuously grow like they did, so doctors were unaware that they would help the majority through violating her privacy. It is still relevant pertaining to access to healthcare for poorer individuals and the rights that people are entitled to when their biological materials are taken from them.

[@thetruthfulchannel6348]

Rebecca Lustig, how was she harmed? In order to have a case, a person needs to have standing. There is no standing without harm. Also, there is no such thing as "the rights that people are entitled to when their biological materials are taken from them." If you believe in inherent rights, you should read Jeremy Bentham's critique of the declaration of independence.

[@cheesymangos151]

Ashmita Nandy WORK!!

[@ganeshlakkaraju]

She can definitely play Michelle Obama

[@oceanbreeze6368]

I never knew I wanted that so bad until now

[@iaruluz7]

Ganesh Lakkaraju THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN

[@jackcohenourfilms6209]

With Leslie as her husband please!

[@ktaylorgreen6572]

Jack Cohenour Ukulele Omg yess

[@justcallmeteacup4711]

That's it. I want a documentary musical of the Obamas

[@KitwaIker]

I CAME AS SOON AS I HEARD

[@fungusamongus8533]

Crossiant kun prematurely

[@themripley]

All the way from London? Damn.

[@girlemployee]

Angelica, thank god someone who understands what I'm struggling here to do!

[@titipedraza831]

All the way from London? Damn

[@Jiggy123]

I'm not here for you.

[@rolandorengo2556]

1:02 "UM BECAUSE YOU HAVEN'T DONE IT FOR 500 TIMES." -DAVEED DIGGS

[@Sea_Maranatha_]

YESS

[@daisyharris5709]

Roland Orengo HE LITERALLY RECYCLED THIS JOKE THREE TIMES (again with his interview with Lin)

[@fandomtea996]

500 likes

[@gingyroseshatepagecancelgi3768]

Roland Orengo Lol YASSSSSSSS

[@psikochick2]

She's so pretty i can't stop looking at her :)

[@sparklemotion1018]

She's gorgeous, and she's a TV star, too: I remember seeing her in "The Good Wife," in a recurring role. That show featured a ton of theater actors over the years.

[@shayekulit]

Psikochick2 and i also can't believe she's already 46 but she looks like she's in her early 30's

[@eleonoramustafaeva1303]

+Eliza Schuyler she's 46????????????

[@eleonoramustafaeva1303]

I was sure she was a tad older than Philippa, but nearly 20 years of age difference... Unbelievable. I guess it's true when they say that african-american women age more slowly. She looks fantastic.

[@sparklemotion1018]

+now I'm here Yes, it's true that people whose jobs depend on their looks (including actors and models) take whatever reasonable steps they can afford to ensure that they age more slowly than they otherwise would. In person, in natural light, Renee Elise Goldsberry looks like she's in her mid to very late 30s (anywhere from 36 or 37 to 40 years old). She looks younger than other (non-actor) 46 year olds, but when she appears with the other Schuyler Sisters (Pippa and Jazzy, both in their late 20s) there is zero confusion re: which sister is the eldest.

[@TinyShinyUnique]

She is outstanding as Angelica, but I fell in love with her for her performance as Mimi in Rent. She is an amazing actress who always gives her all, no matter the part.

[@emilye5191]

TinyShinyUnique same here! that's where I first found her, and I will forever idolize her because of her performance as Mimi.

[@somethingnexttonormal]

TinyShinyUnique YES she slays as Mimi

[@debbiep99]

Wait! She was Mimi?!!! Why wasn't she in the movie?!?!!!! I love her!!!

[@princessmdg]

Liz P she was Mimi on Broadway

[@kellylutz323]

I did not like her as Mimi at all! Loved her in Hamilton

[@jasmineosmannn8635]

When the original cast of Hamilton are double your age but when you see them move on and succeed it makes you proud like a mother 😂❤

[@carly3963]

Jasmine Ø I-/ literally me. Lin: So I'm working on Mary Poppins returns- Me: Look at my son! Pride is not the word I'm looking for, there is so much more inside me now. Me: *watches clip of Pippa in Amélie* They grow up so fast.😢

[@sparklemotion1018]

+Jasmine Ø What did you think of "Amelie" on Broadway?

[@professionalnerd4055]

@@carly3963 ugh, this is a mood 😆

[@cuteniarose5371]

Are…are they playing Für Elise while Reneé ELISE Goldsberry walks on stage?

[@gabbym333]

Ahhh that would make sense. I wondered why they chose that song.

[@AleahKCH]

I was like, that’s such a boring choice for her walk-in song. But then I got it and I was like, YO THATS GENIUS!!!! Lol

[@samantharice3246]

HAHAHAHA

[@berimar5675]

your hands must hurt from reaching for that logic

[@yazhini5652]

She has such a calming voice

[@SOI-wl2lo]

And she seems SOO sweet 😫😩😅

[@sheilacu12]

4:32 who lives, who dies, who tells your story...

[@jenab2698]

Every other founding father storys' get told

[@emmalikesbats3247]

Every other founding father gets to grow old...

[@mariazierolf]

iArtistic but when you're gone, who remembers your name?

[@randompineapple]

Who keeps your flame who tells your story

[@wowfandoms7870]

I put myself back in the narrative

[@JafarAliaboo]

i wish the immortal life of Henrietta would come to theaters instead of HBO

[@kennaducoff]

Memorizing Hamilton is gonna get me a 5 on the APUSH exam 100%

[@AdaylnTheLifeOf]

Kendall D fun fact; if 2 founding fathers got in an argument one is NEARLY ALWAYS Hamilton. It's always good to guess him if you can't remember.

[@willow2893]

nice

[@mephostopheles3752]

Mine is tomorrow, and I god damn hope you're right.

[@AdaylnTheLifeOf]

Mephostopheles go with your first guess always! If you have no guess go with Hamilton, if it makes sense of course. Best of luck!!

[@mephostopheles3752]

AdaylnTheLifeOf Thanks, friend!

[@65WZ]

This is the first time I know of Ms. Henrietta Lacks, thank you.

[@sewgatormomm]

Tuck Buckford, is that you?

[@user-lv7me6li6q]

Waleed Alzuhair She's totally awesome.

[@65WZ]

I'm not literate in the scientific details of vaccines, I'm just happy to learn the history behind several scientific milestones.

[@sahmayab.855]

B.C. Iykes That's where you're wrong. The Hela cell line was used for research to make those vaccines, not actually inject people. Anti-vaxxers are killing children; don't be one. Vaccines don't kill people, diseases do. I will never listen to your agenda. Thank you very much.

[@Diddlefib]

B.C. Lykes, is it possible to report things for complete and total idiocy?

[@ericnottke7963]

I had the pleasure of working with Renee on a show in 2013. She is the nicest, most genuine, and kindest person. As well as being supremely talented. She deserves all the accolades she receives.

[@mewmewkitten]

That sounds pretty cool!

[@Rocio.Suarez]

"Envy him" she says in parenthesis

[@ASMRJapan]

Very cool story and... she's beautiful!

[@daniellebalouise9596]

+Gimmeaflakeman All I saw was, "cool story, bro...."

[@pureplot7147]

@@daniellebalouise9596 same

[@thelordofthepotatoes5653]

I'M SATISFIED

[@sarahbearah6297]

Well I will never be satisfied.

[@k.darahill551]

TheLordOfThePotatoes and I’m helpless

[@christina4012]

Nah I WILL NEVER BE SATISFIED until I see more of her

[@HiHello-tc4ys]

I refuse to believe this woman is nearly 50

[@isabellascott2512]

No. There is no way. Really?

[@christina4012]

@@isabellascott2512 Yes she's in her fifties

[@maystomorrow692]

*Reads title* "Aww she's concerned about me."

[@kristineangulo1314]

@@kimbabasa1044 I just noticed it when you pointed it out xD

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Mays Tomorrow It’s conered

[@KK-vw8dw]

Omg ikr

[@danimiller9932]

@@kristineangulo1314 Maria was only 12? That's so creepy!!

[@Grace-ce2px]

I first read it as concerned, then I read it again and was like, “oh.” Welp.

[@palcicaa]

OMG I love her! she was great in rent too but hamilton is everything

[@Mikathedog100]

I'm shocked that she's 46. She's so beautiful.

[@danielv.a.nguyen3611]

😣🌛majagaskar M J

[@aerrrrrr]

carla alston she looks as young as my mom and she's 47 cOULD THEY BE RELATED

[@Mikathedog100]

Momo-taro Your mum is lucky!

[@Orikron]

THE HAMILTRASH IS HERE ALREADY, HELLO MY PEOPLE!

[@luminaryprism75]

Álvaro Lopes Suh dude?

[@HelgaCavoli]

Álvaro Lopes, ??

[@jasmineosmannn8635]

HEEYYYY

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hi

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hey, fam!

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CONGRATULATIONS get it😏

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The Frank's Tank hahaha

[@gloom2623]

Yesss

[@tamiyaisroyalty8376]

You have invented a new kind of stupid...

[@m4ryslibrary]

A damage you can never undo kind of stupid.

[@chrispham8705]

This is the first time I know of Ms. Henrietta Lacks, thank you.

[@voiid4082]

I remember reading "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" my junior year of high school. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it. It's a lovely, lovely read.

[@luminaryprism75]

Renee is such a wonderful human

[@nsaleh3942]

What a lovely lady, so classy 💗

[@bemyguest5619]

Renée Elise Goldsberry is a pure gift to our world

[@Jay-D92]

I'm just imagining her walking down the street and a little kid cornering her going "excuse me miss, I know it's not funny but your perfume smells like your daddy's got money" 😂

[@IceColdProfessional]

It's true: Black..... really don't crack.

[@MsTrueTy]

Shes in her late forties and still as beauitful as ever. Inside and out

[@victoriaepps8996]

When I found out she was 48 I was like wait... WHAT!!

[@patriciatapia1710]

@@victoriaepps8996 48? wtf!!!, thank the lord i'm half black too, hope you r too, for our beauty's sake :)

[@orlaw.8213]

It's mad that she's twice the age of Phillipa! She only looks a few years older.

[@tiafakhouri2982]

Victoria Epps WAIT WAHTTTT I THOUGHT SHE WAS STILL IN HER 30’S

[@HailingRoses]

she is glowing

[@jordannii6577]

Lady-in-the-Moon So is Yue, I see

[@somethingnexttonormal]

When they played the movie clip of Renee saying "make sure nothing happens to my children, especially my baby girl" I almost started crying because my mom had cancer when I was seven years old. Thankfully, she's fine and it's been more than five years, but it still hit a bit too close to home for my taste

[@nicolesong6199]

OH MY GOD YES PLEASE MORE HAMILTON ACTORS (pLEASE) ON THE LATE SHOW (and why isn't the audience cheering more??)

[@chibichocofairy]

I thought it was weird too since she is so awesome, It could be it's because they're unfamiliar with her. Either way she is great.

[@sonicscum864]

They don't know this amazing cast

[@al_exists]

I'm later af, but they must be too appalled to clap.

[@sonicscum864]

@@al_exists They are too shoked

[@angpoginiko]

So they have 2 Mimis as a guest. Any Rent fan here?

[@saschahoupt6177]

54 and counting

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Billy Geoffertson Lascano WOOP

[@jesse7604]

Billy Geoffertson Lascano um we are called rentheads

[@almirakristine6862]

YEEEESS

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Love Rent

[@choeyoonsun1]

Best promotion done ever. Her articulation filled with sincerity was enough.

[@starryxblue]

She is absolutely stunning and has a lovely warmth about her

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Hamlitrash where you at!?

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Alan Ouya fam

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Alan Ouya hey hey hey hey hey

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SORRY I'M LATE, WHAT DID I MISS!?

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What did I miss, What did I miss? hOME SWEET HOME VIRGINIA LEMME GIVE U A kISS

[@kida6262]

Oui oui mon ami je m' appelle Lafayette

[@Thebugthebugthebug]

She's the most well spoken, polite, graceful, and beautiful person I've ever seen.

[@maggiee639]

Angelica WERK!

[@dorathymoneke3300]

@Carlyn not to be rude, but werk is a hamition joke

[@daybykay]

My 8th grade science/english classes required us to read The Immortal Life, and the story is amazing and so fascinating. I’m now a junior in high school and what i learned from her story still impacts my life in learning science today. it’s incredible.

[@sosopeople9157]

She doesn't age... I love her

[@silverfritzreah5598]

the way she explained Henrietta's story thooo my gosh, you really can tell she's brilliant. I read that biography and her story should truly be told.

[@BetteDavis19]

HOW DO I ALWAYS MISS THESE LATE NIGHT THINGSSS im so glad for youtube i love you renee!

[@egglet535]

Renee: *plays in Hamilton, story about a founding father that died in the 1800s* Renee: *plays in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks that died in 1951* wait why does Renee always choose to go into things that are about history?

[@BradyPostma]

Because history is amazing?

[@paytonsofia5098]

BECAUSE SHE SLAYS IT?! She clearly deserves to be a historical woman herself.

[@patriciatapia1710]

she played Mimi in rent, what's historic about that? also, probably because, like most people with brains and class, she likes history. Jesus my brain went numb after reading your question

[@NicciGemz]

@@patriciatapia1710 yes. But Rent can be considered historical now as well. If I remember correctly, it takes place in the lat 80s during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic

[@patriciatapia1710]

@@NicciGemz agreed. My god this must be the first time a civil conversation took place in a comments section. I do consider rent historical now, thank you.

[@stinasings]

I love her. Been a fan since she was playing Evangeline on One Life to Live. Congrats on her success. Also yeah that Henrietta Lacks is a hidden figure no longer.

[@MsJovi102]

Me too :) I loved her scenes with "Todd"

[@TheBraveIntrovert]

Jovan, Crave or Tangie?

[@CDG1228]

@@TheBraveIntrovert *Crave was a no for me. *Loved Jovan but the whole John not being able to say he loved her was BS. He definitely loved her. This was just their excuse to put him back together with Natalie. *And finally...surprised to find myself actually LOVING Tangie. Hate that we never got to see what would happen with those two. My personal belief is that they would not have lasted long because Todd was too much of a "loose cannon, fly by the seat his pants, making bad choices" kind of guy for Evangeline who was the DA. But as long as it was an amicable breakup and they remained GOOD friends, I would've been ok. It was OLTL's loss. My girl has had much success since leaving.

[@TheBraveIntrovert]

@@CDG1228 JoVan was top tier. Its just gnatalie (she was a gnat) was always childish, petty, jealous and guilt tripping John to be with her. I liked CraVe. Chris was there for her. He brought out a different side in Evangeline. Tangie was cute but Blair was like another gnat and I think Todd was just still in love with her too. Plus Todd was a narcissist.

[@anatolimh4250]

the subtitles said "Angelica Skyler" who the hell wrote these

[@carlin7995]

Congratulations for the rest of your life! I hope that now your satisfied because your FINALLY on this show! I love Hamilton so much and I'm hoping they will make a movie because I'm willing to wait for it. Renée is an amazing talented person. I hope hat someday I can meet her.

[@echoeddra8on]

She's amazing. She literally couldn't be anything less, I love her work. I will be following everything else she's in.

[@allison9473]

Me too... "Why am I CRYING about Alexander Hamilton again?" Like... He died 300 years ago... yet here I am... CRYING when it's Quiet Uptown comes on...

[@christina4012]

FORGIVENESS... Can you imagine?

[@cordat2767]

😭😭😭

[@Ny_drillbeats]

Renee should play Princess Tiana in a live action version of The Princess and The Frog

[@pimpball7343]

Get Philipa soo on the show!

[@broccoli4781]

Pimpball she literally just posted that photo

[@gracelynyang5245]

“that you want your children to memorize” act ii laughs in the distance

[@ryri.]

I love how much the cast of Hamilton show appreciation towards the band every time they get interviewed. So incredibly humble 😍

[@DimbleDuck]

Love her!

[@Adj4ni]

what a great interview.

[@saragranado3471]

I brought home HeLa cells from the lab on my first year in university, they're somewhere in my room. She really is everywhere

[@stormyhideout9230]

renee!!! doing everything and more! so proud of her

[@YuVieStyles]

Wow, teared up from just that short little clip.

[@littlemisswhovian1376]

She's so interesting to listen to. She has such a captivating way of telling stories :)

[@annamattos8627]

Renée is so sweet!!!

[@SandraNelson063]

Because of Henrietta we have a weapon to use against cancer. I do think that it was horrendous that her family wasn't told about what was going on.

[@raquelcrochet_designs]

There is something very calming and elegant about her. It’s not even physically, it comes from within. And it’s beautiful.

[@SamanthaBarrios]

:10 second clip and bawling my eyes out. So looking forward to this movie!!

[@emma-he4zp]

She is such an amazing person

[@victoriap.3394]

I read the Henrietta Lacks book last year for school so I was rly exited when I found out she was going to play her in the movie version

[@rx500android]

My mom: you can't possibly memorize a musica- Me: *in one breath* so so so that's what if feels like to match wits with someone at your level, what the hell the catch is? The feeling of freedom, of seeing the light, like Ben Franklin with the key and the kite, you see it, right? The conversation lasted 2 minutes, maybe 3 minutes, everything we said was in total agreement, it's a dream, it's a bit of a dance, a bit of a posture, it's a bit of a stance, he's a bit of flirt but I'mma give him a chance-

[@christina4012]

I asked about his family, did you see his answer?

[@tetrawoofer]

His hands started fidgeting, he looked askance

[@seunosewa]

God bless this gorgeous woman!!!

[@jojowren1359]

The cell story really is amazing the grandson of the woman came to my school and said they still haven't gotten anything for her cells

[@alexandragrace8164]

OMG WHEN THE NOTIFICATION CAME UP ON MY PHONE FOR THIS I WAS SO PUMPED!!!

[@LarryPanozzo]

She convinced me to see it! 😲

[@thenewctc]

Renee, ive loved her since she was on One Life To Live!

[@xxfireclawkateyxx3419]

*breaks the door down * *_I CAME AS SOON AS I HEARD_* Aka pretty late

[@wander-over-yander-]

Yesssss girl I love her so much 💖💖

[@grace-zb5zx]

This was posted one day before my birthday. Ahhh I love Renee

[@thenewctc]

Renee finally made it to Late Night tv!! 👏👐📺🍻🍸💎🎬🎥

[@davemathewsrocks]

She seems very nice

[@RebekahB5]

Miss Renée is amazing at telling the stories of strong, inspirational women because she is a strong inspirational woman herself. Thank you Angelica for your work!

[@lisettegold7040]

I HAD NO IDEA THERE WAS A MOVIE ABOUT THAT BOOK HELA CELLS ARE SO IMPORTANT HER STORY DESERVES TO BE TOLD EVERYWHERE

[@durga3189]

Oh Renee, I’ve been loving you since All About You, I’m so happy to see how she has progressed.

[@nieshah5577]

She’s a queen, I stan forever ❤️🖤💚

[@sugargirl671]

I love her sooo much!!!!

[@C2G2]

Love her what a name and what a star and what acting skills whoa slay Renée ok. 💯🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@manjunathsrinivas1109]

I absolutely adore this woman

[@rachelsumendap4644]

3 years later i’m still watching this. such a wise woman.

[@christineg331]

Omg LOVE HER

[@sewgatormomm]

She is such a talented performer and class act.

[@nataliapushparaj1449]

I love how Stephan Colbert discusses the actors' new projects instead if JUST dwelling​ on Hamilton. I think that's very respectful

[@debbiep99]

She is so unbelievably beautiful and talented!!!

[@celinetang8218]

Omagahhhh Reneé gurl how do you look so beautiful ❤️

[@arimax888]

what a sad story. I never knew Henrietta Lack's story be4 this.thanx

[@MsNanceePants]

She's an excellent communicator - I bet she made Stephen feel like he was the only one in the room...

[@cloudily1289]

love renee and this movie seems amazing

[@Christina-kh5xp]

I AM A 13 YEAR OLD WHO MEMORIZED ALL THE HAMILTON LYRICS!!

[@Talonistrying]

Same, congratulations! (You have invented a new kind of stupid, a damage you can never undo kind of stupid, an open-all-the-cages-in-the *-* yeah, I'll stop now)

[@thetoughLovepaingoddess]

Talon truly you didn’t think this through kind of stupid

[@maurifick7471]

Rocky Jodecy let’s review, you took a rumor- a few people knew and refuted it by sharing an affair of which NO ONE accused you!

[@jillianbrodsky]

We got to work with HeLa cells in the biomedical science course that I'm taking, and we learned a lot about Henrietta Lacks. I'm happy her story is being adapted on screen

[@kitty9710]

What a talented woman!

[@annalambert7577]

I read cornered as concerned 😂😂

[@jomommajo1323]

When she said she felt like the kids in the movie were her I just imagined her going Renée: * in Eliza's voice * "MY SON!" * hugs the boy * Child: * in Alexander's voice * "I'm your son"

[@samsoldseashells2647]

Yay she’s proud of my whole lives dedication. *im satisfied*

[@Exceltiaawesome]

Her voice is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.

[@zzeddler3994]

I know every word of Hamilton.

[@minervaloves]

Isn't she lovely ❤️

[@user-js4ur2nl7t]

and all the great things come together