Eartha Kitt - Emotional interview, Part 2

[@majesticallymade6177]

"A man always wanted to lay me down but never wanted to pick me up " Those words Ertha spoke carried soooo much weight.

[@tajaicalip3825]

eternal praise Most Men. They want to lay down. But fail to pick a Woman up.

[@majesticallymade6177]

@@tajaicalip3825 👍🏼

[@mariaschwartz447]

Amazing truth

[@LT-du1rw]

That holds a lot of weight for sure. Wow

[@biancasilket6712]

I almost cried

[@ILY94ify]

Why hasn't anyone made a movie about this women's life yet ?

[@LegionIvory]

I don't think it would do her justice. However, I think Zoe Saldaña could make a good attempt.

[@eamonndeane587]

@@LegionIvory I think a HBO Miniseries would be a better fit to tell the story of her Long and complex life.

[@LegionIvory]

@@eamonndeane587 True. She's lived quite the life.

[@abigailnatas3399]

Right??!?

[@anagomez9620]

They can find the actress ..... but the essence that she fires, spit if necessary with such finesse don’t thinks so ... we are unique , but rejection and abuse turn her into a Phoenix and that’s a big task for an actress to transmit.

[@bianccahemms1978]

“A man has always wanted to lay me down but he never wanted to pick me up.” ― Eartha Kitt

[@Handleviz]

I always wanted to have lunch, coffee, dinner with her and just listen to her.

[@triciajohansen7124]

She made a good point about how she felt, like she was silenced or told to shut up and she couldn't let her feelings until that interview. It made her heal a little bit.

[@brittanifurman7582]

"Men always wanted to lay me down but never wanted to pick me up." Powerful.

[@Jmay411]

😭😭😭

[@meminnieandthegang.2076]

Why was that? I don't get what she means here. Why was she lying down with so many men then? if it happens once why did it happen again and again? Most learn from that dont they? I'm just saying. And not all men are like this either..plus she used her feminity as a sexual tool to get things she wanted. It goes but ways

[@SharNNews]

A man has always wanted to Lay me down but he never wanted to pick me up. - Eartha Kitt

[@test1729]

That says a lot right there ...

[@gloriarogers5182]

That's deep

[@Ka9radio_Mobile9]

What a powerful statement! :

[@Ka9radio_Mobile9]

Many Men also! people have no respect for one another any more!

[@RenaAbraham]

"A man has always wanted to lay me down and never wanted to pick me up", that is so deep

[@SerafiniAGaunt]

"A man has always wanted to lay me down, but he's never wanted to pick me up." Those words hit hard

[@sassyintrovert]

What brought us all here within these past hours of 6/16-17/19?

[@OnThis_Journey45]

@@sassyintrovert I have no idea....but here we are. What words of wisdom.

[@SerafiniAGaunt]

@@sassyintrovert Eartha from Heaven wanted us to hear these words, so we did. :) (Eartha: Come to the video. You need to hear these words. Us: ...But do we need to hear all those words exactly?)

[@paulcooper5748]

Il lay you down pick you up and spin you around.

[@sysbm4life923]

Yeah, but she never mentioned how eager she was to lay down. Women never want to take responsibility for their part, she couldn't have gotten hurt if she wasn't willing to participate. So she's not a victim, she's a volunteer.

[@marynelson1977]

A man has always wanted to lay me down. But he’s never wanted to pick me up. A story of many women. 🧸

[@Jessmess112]

"A man has always wanted to lay me down but never wanted to pick me up." I felt that in my soul.

[@m.shevonmason4232]

ME TOO...I felt that so much.

[@sweetpea1531]

@@m.shevonmason4232 ME TOO .......

[@laqualaharris7963]

WOW.... SHE SAYS A MAN ONLY WANTED TO LAY HER DOWN BUT NEVER WANTED TO PICK HER UP.. MY GOODNESS... #POWERFUL

[@laqualaharris7963]

@DeAnna Alvarez i agree with u. But that's our fault so allowing this. We have to KNOW our WORTH!! Never COMPROMISE "U"‼

[@AFFA1020]

"A man has always wanted to lay me down, but never pick me up..." When she said that...my God...is this not the story of so many women. Her strength and vulnerability ...wow.

[@jasmartin8971]

A man... a man only wanted to lay me down, but never pick me up. And the men who did have love and compassion for me, never touched me. These words speak to me

[@1eradney]

Eartha Kitt said: "A man has always wanted to lay me down, but never pick me up". Wow, what a lesson for guys who want to treat women better, decent and good.

[@Digmer]

The fact that she broke the circle, and raised her daughter as a loving mom and raised herself as an epic woman is beautiful and brilliant and remarkable.

[@janeyd5280]

Digmer very well said.

[@prittylitty_]

True indeed

[@twinlove3000]

When she said “ a man always wanted to lay me down but never wanted to pick me up .... Those words hit hard !

[@m.woodsrobinson9244]

Heartbreaking...

[@christopherowens6391]

Deep words!

[@quirogatnonerrat3214]

😥

[@tigibekele7759]

cryyyyyyyying

[@xonaxona9319]

She talks so poetically

[@Kaithelightworker]

“A man has always wanted to lay me down, but he never wanted to pick me up.” WOW!

[@Legal_Sweetie333]

SlowClass Kai exactly

[@noseygirl9907]

SlowClass Kai I know, right?!

[@noseygirl9907]

SlowClass Kai men treated Dorothy Dandridge the same way.

[@shawnpreston1639]

You are so right, but remember, she came from a broken home too. And she was also molested and abused. Coming from a broken home is something else. smh Let me get off this computer and start rebuking spirits.

[@ladygemini5967]

Very interesting phrase

[@joeylewis8612]

How powerful is it we are all watching this in 2019

[@mattw4496]

2020

[@Sotto_]

2021.

[@musicfeign6349]

"Men have always wanted to lay me down , but never wanted to pick me up. ". Wow. Says it all doesn't it. She wears her lesson on her sleeves for all of us to,learn. Brave, brave, beautiful beacon of life. She's brilliant. Posthumously, she still leads us to self,love and forgiveness. RIP. Ms kitt.

[@Bananadiva1]

'A man has always wanted to lay me down but he never wanted to pick me up.' Without doubt the most heartbreaking words I've ever heard someone speak

[@aaronwilliamsvocalgold6416]

When she made that poignant remark about how a man would lay her down yet would never lift her up......A pin dropped. There was a powerful and saddening silence. I felt that 😢 She was so raw and vulnerable in this.

[@sunshinegriffin2965]

I just bust out crying when she said that. So many women and today men feel this same way.... I loved her realness.

[@Bribgaming]

That made me tear up.

[@reddz80]

“A man has always wanted to lay me down, but never wanted to pick me up”. that hit hard. I felt that. What a beautiful soul she was. ❤️❤️❤️

[@romstar]

Same! I’m shaking after watching this-poor Eartha -I know she is at peace now,lifted up to glory!🙏🙏👍

[@GLOCK144.]

What about Marcus? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmWafaJ6f9ZnhZo

[@nancyw6348]

What she said at 6:34 "a man has always wanted to lay me down but never wanted to pick me up" Umm! That's a striking statement right there. Many women out here can relate to.

[@ladygemini5967]

I definitely can

[@cmellowdee]

6:30 “A man has always wanted to lay me down but he never wanted to pick me up....” WOW. That stopped my breath for a second.

[@adrianemickidee2378]

That stood out to me as well. Profound! I will surely post that quote on my social media page.

[@sashalilly6196]

Same

[@bridgettefunsizepalmore1276]

Yess🔥 hey ladies check out Lisa Nichols she's a motivational speaker. She went from walfare to Wall Street🙌

[@twindelaine]

Powerful!

[@leahthomas5003]

So True What Eartha kitt says!!!! ALOT OF women can tell that Story!!!!!!

[@yandie_z]

"A man has always wanted to lay me down, but he never wanted to pick me up."

[@paulinemitchell617]

That's what struck me!

[@dennistsoukalas1876]

'A man always wanted to lay me down but never pick me up'. Wow! So sincere and heartbreaking for a woman to say that especially in public. We have taught women to hide their true selves and feelings for our comfort and if they finally show their true colors we are shocked and view them as strangers instead of thinking what was our contribution on that. This woman is a gem! May God give her peace.

[@hebahmuhammad8607]

I can’t believe they still haven’t made a film on her!!! Her story is so dramatic yet so inspiring !!

[@TTvlogs427]

Hebah Muhammad I was just thinking the same

[@neemarabannye]

"a man has always wanted to lay me down, but he never wanted to pick me up" 😪 this broke me, because i understand it so intimately.

[@allishagreen4385]

Me 2

[@HWFWrestlingify]

Very powerful statement

[@lynnjohnson1239]

I've rarely heard something so well put.

[@SoundScientist1]

@6:28- Yes, That utterance was powerful...

[@KlassikVrse]

😢😔

[@stephanieoutlaw1170]

"A man has always wanted to lay me down but he never wanted to pick me up!"...😭😭😭 That part

[@1Butterfly404]

Stephanie Outlaw, 😪!

[@Annunaki838]

So deep... Just wow!

[@cynthiastevenson1518]

LOL.This is one quote that will have no end.

[@River77731]

Powerful statement: "Men have always wanted to lay me down, but never wanted to pick me up."

[@River77731]

@Nelson's Rudolph I'm sorry to hear that.

[@adalee8065]

I feel her pain extremely powerful statement

[@River77731]

@@adalee8065 Many women can identify with her statement through experience.

[@g-love0704]

Right, I just thought the same thing!!!

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

a word

[@user-rq2mr5oq2s]

“A man, a man has always wanted to lay me down but he never wanted to pick me up.” Well there goes my hope of having a tearless day

[@creativeliving23]

The way she holds herself in honesty and vulnerability is so rare to see and so powerful. What a beautiful woman she is.... Xxx

[@maxinehendricks7121]

“Men always wanted to lay me down, but never pick me up, the men that truly loved me never touched me” wow!

[@camillakamille4315]

When she said "A man has always wanted to lay me down but he never wanted to pick me up" I felt that deep down in my Soul Bless you Eartha Kitt you were and are a True Gem 💎

[@SimplyQuintessa]

“A man has always wanted to lay me down but never wanted to pick me up.”-Eartha Kitt

[@jourdannex]

Quin Tessa thank you for this.

[@SimplyQuintessa]

Jenn Jae I felt like of everything she said THIS needed to be quoted. I feel her deeply on that statement. Sad

[@moerich6254]

when she said men only wanted to lay her down but not pick her up I couldn't help the tears that started to fall. she is legendary

[@moerich6254]

Dr. joy degruy is amazing I love her teachings

[@chocogriffin888]

Monique Leysath Me as well...

[@quincyhyde8760]

“A man has always wanted to lay me down, but he never wanted to pick me up.”...........F U C K......We gotta do better my brothers

[@laughalotitsgoodforyourbod7627]

Yes all of us as human, must do better 😁. Thanks

[@laughalotitsgoodforyourbod7627]

He was writing about men, I wrote not only men but women also needs to do better...

[@visualizeme-tz3ng]

stfu

[@myag7367]

@oktopustrainer Wow really? You do realize that your words are a reflection of how you see and feel about yourself

[@LegionIvory]

We do. We really do.

[@jesusishere9682]

A man has always wanted to lay me down, but never wanted to pick me up. Best line l have heard in my life, same here dear ertha rip legend 🙏🏾💜

[@communingwithGod]

WICTOR cv 💜🙏🏾

[@AllThingsRickita]

That hit me like crazyyyy! She also said that the men that loves her the most never wanted to touch her.

[@Coachnaimah]

#Chills

[@TeXXicJA]

A man has always wanted to lay me down, but never to pick me up...DAMN! Those words were like a tuning fork to my core.

[@anointedbyjesus]

Me to

[@Laitalafraise]

I found it really sad. It made me emotional but I completely lost it when she said that men always wanted to lay her down but never pick her up. I'm glad, at least, that she was able to share her talent with the world and embetter her life. We love you, Eartha May! ❤️

[@shawnpreston1639]

I've never, ever, ever, seen a celebrity do a sit down interview like his before and bare their soul. This was deep. Sad. Yet, inspiring at the same time. My heart ached for her. My soul prayed for her. My mind and own past experience, understands her. When she said men laid her down but never picked her up, I had to pause and take that in. Powerful. And when she talked about the mothers didn't want her to be with their sons, my heart went out to her again. This woman been through some things. So beautiful and so fragile. I think the greatest tragedy is to live and not know how worthy you are.

[@vababy45]

She said one of the wisest thing when she said " A man always wanted to lay me down, but; no man has tried to pick me up ".

[@sabrinawilliams5938]

A Man has always wanted to lay me down but none wanted to pick me up. Wow. That’s deep

[@LovingAtlanta]

Sabrina Williams - 😔That hit me too like a ton of bricks. 😔

[@whereisthelove7401]

She kept it real. She was a survivor. So much pain and trama.

[@natwoode1798]

"A man has always wanted to lay me down, but he never wanted to pick me up." Truth spoken by the talented and beautiful Eartha Mae. Well put. We love you, dear.

[@kpopent9971]

Make a movie on her!!!!!!! Wtfff. The world needs to know her

[@Twan1985]

Paula Jai Parker should play her

[@MsLusciousclick]

They did already i think

[@Bryn_Raschaul]

@@Twan1985 not a bad pick

[@artisticalex1206]

I agree! I've been thinking the same thing for years. I think maybe the actress who played Billie Holiday in the Hulu Billie Holiday movie should play her.

[@roki8589]

"A man has always wanted to lay me down but never to pick me up. And the men that did have real love and affection for me were the ones that never touched me."

[@sunnyedaize1262]

The whole entire truth.

[@majesticallymade6177]

Or were already ready married ☹

[@nickferrio1316]

We need an Eartha biopic and we need it now.

[@CassieJazz96]

Yes with Thandie Newton and/or Andra Day

[@jenharris3835]

A film should be made in honour of her memory what an amazing lady

[@eamonndeane587]

That or a HBO Miniseries produced by Lee Daniels.

[@theselector4733]

Who could play her? Halle Berry comes to mind, but I'm not sure she has the depth of character to do such a complex character as Eartha.

[@cocopuff6810]

​@@theselector4733 andra day , She played Billie holiday

[@raqueldobson1]

Zoe Saldana ​@@theselector4733 - Halle or Zoe

[@ninasimone7197]

“The pain will end once it’s done teaching you “... we know you are at peace Ms Kitt !

[@cherrymisha4797]

😔😢😢😢😢

[@johnmcneil6803]

The power to survive abuse and be strong enough to talk about it.

[@healingtiasway5501]

She never healed from her trauma, abandonment & abuse. My heart breaks for her. I hope she’s resting well 🤍🤍

[@nomudnolotus8430]

A film about her life must be made!!!! #Resilience RIP

[@GlorivetteD]

Is on the making

[@ioy6891]

I agree. She's so intelligent and all around fascinating.

[@olamorayo4250]

Is it me or is that a woman that's still hurting and sad but is holding on the hope and trying to be as brave as she can be

[@niceymix1]

No amount of money and fame could not take away that level pain. Ms. Kit has overcome so much.

[@Aliogana]

Powerful “a man has always wanted to lay me down but not pick me up”

[@kinguponarrival8237]

“A man always wanted to lay me down but never pick me up” --Eartha Kitt

[@gusjackson3658]

One of the most incredible talents of the 20th century, who taught herself 5 languages and recorded in 11.

[@rosegoldecafe]

6:30 WOW. I've never seen pain look so poised before.

[@vermilliongecko]

'A man has always wanted to lay me down, but never wanted to pick me up'. Devastating honesty. I first saw this interview when I was 17, and it has stayed with me all my life.

[@DavidJAmado]

"A man has always wanted to lay me down, but he never wanted to pick me up." MY. GOD!

[@shaniyacallahan2134]

David Amado That was a 💎

[@jennifersomers3267]

David Amado ... that was powerful!

[@gailjackson-chapman7085]

She's so intelligent. She's so beautiful 😍

[@soulsearchtarot]

@6:33 broke my heart. “A man’s always wanted to lay me down but he’s never wanted to pick me up.” 😪

[@ontherisewithcandyceevette3037]

The Spunky the story of so many women of color

[@omfgitspyrogirl]

@candyce Evette or of women in general

[@nyainegaye1771]

Blanche DuBois I cry on that line cause is true

[@April_B.]

My heart broke when she said that.

[@soulsearchtarot]

The story of all women. Black, white, rich, poor, believe me. Not here to bash men but they treat women like toys, and once they get bored of it, oh well..there's a famous song about this by Italian singer Patty Pravo - La bambola (the doll). Basically how guys collect dolls, like barbies, one at a time.

[@BobbyManford]

After everything she went through she remained so elegant. What a beautiful lady,

[@AJ-sr3hl]

Booby Manfanny Yes, Eartha has a quality from God that surpasses understanding from most humans.

[@aasiyaid-deen2690]

@@AJ-sr3hl True AJ. Behind closed doors as well as on stage she was a beautiful spirited soul. I had the honor of her presence several times as a child. She stayed on my block in Brooklyn New York.

[@AJ-sr3hl]

Aasiya Id-Deen Wow!!

[@eastender1862]

This beautiful lady always reminded me of a wild cat...her expressions her sudden change of emotion and body language was always intriguing...a unique lady.

[@Moi-io7yi]

Her interviews are so raw and honest. She possessed a type of authenticity that made her grab everyone's attention. So classy too.... Earthlings have a lot of growing to do as a species

[@keliahcanuso3561]

She was 62 years old in this interview. She mentions how she doesn't know what age she is. She looks amazing 💕

[@kalevala29]

Man, this interview is so raw and painful. What a strong woman.

[@gerrimiller6607]

Such traumatic and emotional abuse she endured yet she is so elegant and beautifully strong

[@thelemonpolice]

"A man has always wanted to lay me down but never pick me up" wow

[@_mini_mantras]

thelemonpolice such a powerful statement

[@DownSouthDiva354]

“Men have always wanted to lay me down, never pick me up”...POWERFUL

[@arleneholder9032]

Maya Nair That just rocks my soul. So much hurt and lingering pain.

[@paulasuniverse5029]

This interview is a study in human psychology and how racism affects Blacks and whites. The interviewer-he showed her respect and gentleness.

[@SongbirdGLS]

I didn't know anything about Ertha Kitt until tonight. I am so hurt for the little girl who never found love, proud of the woman who found acceptance on stage. This is such a powerful interview!!

[@adrianjohnson1486]

You never know what a person goes through (or has had to go through) until you hear their side.

[@ChocoBabiChan]

Her strength, mental and emotional intelligence, resilience and existential perspective on life is something to behold. She was a true Queen, an icon and a wonderful child of God.

[@imblackisayso6193]

I'm trying not to cry. Rest In Power Mother Queen.

[@tajaicalip3825]

The Men that laid me down. Never wanted to puck me up. The ones that NEVER touched me had real life for me. The realest thing I heard in my life today January 10, 2020.

[@tammymarbury5199]

So we all were here today and felt what she said..I couldn't do anything but put my head down like wow

[@laman8914]

You have to be emotionally extremely strong and a true seeker of yourself to make yourself vulnerable in public as she has done in this interview. What a wonderful woman.

[@4ArcticFox]

The pain and tears in her voice are heart breaking. You just want to hug her, hold her and tell she is loved.

[@blackkitty369]

Same

[@adamantite7632]

She is the definition of authentic

[@slydoll7877]

I wish I could go back in time and collect little Eartha and look after her. :(

[@toyawest4817]

Me too! Breaks my heart.

[@gaz5255]

Wow I got chills when she said 'a man has always wanted to lie me down but not pick me up'

[@chevydude658]

My mother loved Eartha Kitt. She experienced some of the same abuses but not to the same degree. Eartha was a national treasure. It's so hard to understand why people want to be so mean to others that are more vulnerable.

[@wselenag45]

ChevyDude65 ChevyDude65 That would be a great question to ask a mean person. I wonder the same thing sometimes.

[@magzsara9892]

Manifest a world where women and children move unmolested..And children taught to love themselves above all else.

[@babygirllllll01]

she is so strong. she doesn't let her rough background define her future but rather convert it as powerful energy that keeps her forward. she forever will be an icon 💯

[@asiamonae4483]

"A man... A man has always wanted to lay me down but he never wanted to pick me up & the men that did have real love & affection for me were the ones that never touched me" ......... Eartha "Mae kitty" Kitt #VOLUMES!!!

[@almasdancing]

Asia Monae a correction: " "...the men that never touched me."

[@zacharydchan417]

There's something special in her, she has a beautiful soul.

[@Fordie47]

What a survivor, Miss Eartha Kitt. Hellfire pours down upon every individual who dared to mistreat this fiercely beautiful and phenomenally gifted artist. For only pure evil could hate the great physical, spiritual, intellectual, and inner beauty of this phenomenal woman. Thank God you are no longer here to suffer the cruelty of this earth, Miss Kitt. Say hi to God for me please.

[@Itsmoochie4reels2]

I love eartha but she say that she wanted to go with the devil.. God might not be able to hear her

[@Itsmoochie4reels2]

But she was a troubled soul🙏

[@Fordie47]

@@Itsmoochie4reels2 Who is not a troubled soul upon this cruel earth? Huh? The world was excruciatingly cruel to Eartha Kitt. You would not want to trade places with her abusive childhood. It is understandable that she felt at times that she would fare better with the devil. But she came to her God-senses and rose above all the cruelty and degradation to become a fiercely talented artist and phenomenally beautiful human being. As I said, that great lady is a survivor and continue to give God a delicious lap dance while singing "Santa Baby" with her elegantly angelic voice. She even makes God blush! RIP Eartha Kitt. Say hi to God for me with a juicy kiss upon God's cheek!

[@GlowingMpd]

👍

[@airfixx_8952]

Shocked.... Always thought she was cold, hard and calculated..... So damn sad... Grown ass man shedding a tear right here. Hope Eartha May found peace. Bless her.

[@ElijahHMuied]

She Shared Her Pain Openly & Showed Her Vulnerability As Well As Her Extraordinary Strength... Rest Well Warrior Queen!!!

[@telikaandfam]

i love how when she cried she didnt apologize or try to hide it

[@abigailnatas3399]

OMG....I freaking love her. I have always loved her! I never knew such hardship she endured. She seems so strong, something I have always admired. The fact that she admits her weakness, is even stronger to me. No matter how much you feel rejected we your fans love and adore and accept you...

[@jmdartist]

My God, I wept at this! Eartha was so strong and such an inspirational survivor...I always admired her talent and charisma, but seeing this poignant and gut-wrenching confessional just made me love her even more...What a great woman and cultural role model we lost...Her grand legacy as a social and artistic provocateur will continue to enthrall us and remind us what true integrity is. We need more like her today :)

[@bd3825]

I can almost feel her painful past and it saddens me. I want to hug her, but gosh she is so fabulous.

[@cfrygirl]

“A man always wanted to lay me down but he never wanted to pick me up”

[@roxyarnold1544]

Wow that was deep and so relevant for today

[@nicolescott89]

Those with the biggest smile have the deepest scars. Wish I knew her and could remind her that she was beautiful for her mind resilience and heart. Sending you eternal love and light xxx

[@courtneystewart1795]

“a man?... a man has always wanted to lay me down but he never wanted to pick me up.”

[@she_is_zoe]

She is so intelligent, OMG.

[@LaJoyB]

that quote so on target for so many men. Thank God there are some decent men in this world. Men are selfish their own gratification. To find quality friendship with a man is rare but possible.

[@zlatkajupe]

Probably the most powerful quote I've ever heard of and she said it on the fly. Truly a remarkable woman.

[@courtneystewart1795]

@6:29 for those who want to hear the quote.

[@donnaburgess7232]

Love what you said Dear Heart,but I don't(like) what this is about...I Am Still Standing...So are We...kiss

[@noelsamson876]

I've never seen a more honest, revealing, human and eye opening interview. I am thankful for having seen it.

[@EpicFallOut]

"mother's would rather have their sons marry trash then have them marry a woman of color, no matter how wonderful that woman of color may be" --I've experienced this in my real life. It's heartbreaking. Eartha said it well

[@MaNnYxFrEsHh]

Wow they really don’t do interviews like this anymore - we’ve turned into a society completely obsessed with superficiality & phoniness. Such a stark comparison with what u see these actresses and actors talking about in their interviews nowadays smh what the hell happened God bless this beautiful queen and may she rest in paradise