Self Made | The Enduring Legacy of Madam C.J. Walker | Netflix

The cast and crew of Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker give you a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming series about her life, and discuss how her legacy is impacting the beauty industry and the world more than a century later. Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker, coming soon to Netflix, March 20, 2020.
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African American entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker rises from poverty to build a hair care empire and become the first female self-made millionaire.

[@Bamsambam33]

I will watch anything that octavia spencer is in.

[@maddie.eneice]

Amen!

[@kayyoung9242]

Exactly ❤❤❤❤

[@ct3gct3g]

Yep! Absolutely. She, I think, is the most likeable person in Hollywood.

[@swiggs_7]

Please do your research on Madam CJ Walker after watching the series, unfortunately, it was mostly filled with inaccuracies.

[@caiahinstyle]

S W well they made sure to write “inspired by” in the headline. They definitely made it more Hollywood.

[@MY-cv2xr]

Octavia can't be in any movie that's bad, incredible actress!

[@tfkedgemusic1556]

Mama would like a word with you.

[@makemeyourpriority]

@@tfkedgemusic1556 mama is ok.

[@tfkedgemusic1556]

@@makemeyourpriority I thought it was bad lol

[@jthird2992]

First time for everything. This movie is one a sham and a shame. Netflix is so married to virtue signaling that it couldn't simply stick to the incredible story without turning it into Real Housewives of Atlanta

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

I just love this beautiful actress, Octavia Spencer, and I agree she is an incredible actress.

[@itswineglass]

Octavia does NO wrong!! Everything she's in, is a MUST watch! 😭😭

[@gabrielleeast9578]

I just love how Octavia Spencer is a part of movies like this that show us these amazing women who went against the norms of society and showed them how it's done! Loved this series and so grateful to those who brought it to pass so that we can see those that made history.

[@Chardaniels4real]

This was such a powerful experience today for black women. It reenergized me and help me refocus on my own dreams! Best mini-series of 2020 hands down!!!!!

[@dancedj2k2]

I would love to watch this. Being in Indianapolis, this was where her company headquarters was located. In fact, the original building is a theater now bearing her name.

[@CertainExposures]

I am proud to see this creation. I also love the way it was lensed based on this behind the scenes look. Definitely gonna give it a watch!

[@princessshawnda4785]

Can y'all stop saying your disappointed in this series and at least be grateful is actually making this series. Just be grateful.

[@quadtrillion4681]

shawnda v Thank you 👏

[@sc6ry5kleton31]

Can’t look at her the same after she played in the movie ma, it scares me

[@arachnidangelina]

that's how you tell they're a great actor!

[@faatje16]

Hahaha me too

[@jordior9540]

yesss

[@brandonplays702]

This looks soooo goooooood!!!!!!

[@M.Neptune]

Octavia Spencer need a damn award because SHE WAS MADAME CJ WALKER

[@kimora9088]

So goooooood! Sooooooo inspiring! Empowering - never let other competitors in any industry discourage you.

[@freemandockery4891]

This show was truly amazing! Great job to everyone involved!

[@chinaahpek]

I watched it in one afternoon. I recommended to my sisters. Enjoyed it !

[@lafanny8109]

I can’t wait to watch thissss!

[@cougarlady112]

We so need this premiere today!!

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

Madame C.J. Walker was a first class lady, with class and style, and knew how to spend her money, right. There wasn't anything shabby about her home, or herself. And all those women, 10,000, that worked for her. Not only was she the richest self made, but she was also the most generous. That was some kind of good heart she had. Hope there will be others who help as many people as she did, including myself.

[@aminah761]

I hope she win Oscar for this role

[@fraiser3330]

Can’t wait for this! 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼🇨🇦

[@CatB1PYT]

The cats meow! Lord have mercy the 1st Self Made Millionaire in the US...and a sistah! This was a joy to watch as well as uplifting. During those days, it was rough, tough and dirty. Everything WE do, is reflective on ALL of US! 1st generation after slavery, and this is prosperity and togetherness. We can’t and should Never just think of ourselves. Set the path and allow others to walk that path with you. Cheers and Thanks to the Madam. 👏🏾

[@JENNerationX]

Just watched it! I was addicted and watched ALL 4 together at once. I was SO inspired! I am not black, but I AM a WOMAN and I’m delighted to learn of who she was; WHAT an AMAZING story to re-harvest the childhood dreams when tempted to give up. Octavia and this cast brought this story to life! It was captivating and empowering. Thanks Netflix for putting this out. A redeeming quality after some of the other bad deals & publicity.

[@winfordalford6109]

Loved it!

[@TNGURL08]

Definitely watching!

[@ThePurplekobra1]

This is decent, but the character assassination of Annie Malone is terrible. This is why black history is always blinded.

[@secreteobsession3584]

Exactly

[@katiestops5818]

Black women are desperate to put down lighter black women. They’ll eat up this narrative like candy

[@varldinesss26]

Katie Stops please stop.. nobody’s trying to put down lighter women. Darker skin women have been put down the most all throughout history.. actually it’s still happening now. But y’all want to blame us for everything just like y’all always have.

[@katiestops5818]

Varldine Sss like we always have? darker women are constantly blaming lighter black women for black men’s aesthetic preferences. Your struggle is no different than ours yet you constantly victimize yourselves. We both face racism, except lighter black women also experience it from black people for not being black enough. Save it.

[@varldinesss26]

Katie Stops I never said light skin women don’t struggle or experience racism. But because we live in a western society darker skinned women OBVIOUSLY have it worse. I don’t know where you live but I’ve never seen a light skin be bashed for not being black enough, most people actually praise it, especially in the media. All you see is light skin women representing us black females.

[@emiliap.4399]

Ich habe mir die Serie heute angeschaut und bin innerlich sprachlos. So viele Emotionen schwirren durch mich und ich kann nicht erklären wie wundervoll diese Serie ist. Ich bin berührt. Eine Serie die so gut dargestellt hat, was Hoffnungen in einem Menschen machen können und wie es ausgehen kann in verschiedenen Zeiten eines Lebens. Es dauerte seine Zeit so erfolgreich zu werden. Da fällt mir das Sprichwort ein, diejenigen die einer Blume beim wachsen zusehen können und nicht erst kommen wenn sie erblüht, diejenigen können selbst wachsen und das in voller blühte. Es fällt mir gerade sehr schwer die richtigen Worte zu finden. Denn keine Worte können erklären was diese Schauspieler in mir ausgelöst haben. Ich bin ,,Mischling" und habe mir nach dieser Serie die Frage gestellt, was wäre wenn du damals in der Lage einer dieser Frauen gewesen wärst, hätte ich mich getraut zu sprechen für so viele Frauen die Hoffnung erhalten haben. Ich habe sogar heute noch Haarprobleme, da meine nicht wachsen und das Geld teure Produkte zu kaufen habe ich auch nicht. Was ich aber weiß ist, dass ich es nicht nicht schaffe, sondern, dass ich es ändern kann. Aufjedenfall wäre ich glücklich gewesen solch einer Frau begegnen zu dürfen. Denn sie inspirierte nicht nur die damalige Zeit, sie inspirierte mit ihrer Geschichte auch mich. So viel Stärke einer damals schwarzen noch nicht wohlhabenden Frau hat gezeigt, dass man alles schaffen kann. Betont, dass damals der Rassismus ausgeprägter war als in der heutigen Zeit. Ihn auszulöschen scheint unmöglich aber ich bin zuversichtlich. Achso Natürlich ist dies nur die Serie aber das Buch zu lesen oder andere inspirierende Geschichten zu lesen/hören, darauf freue ich mich jetzt schon.

[@millionairetobe]

Really enjoyed this docuseries. Learnt alot as well.

[@goodenergi]

looooooovvveddd this!

[@matildembulo7389]

Love this👍🏿

[@kathyzinn3990]

incredible story - wonderful acting and pproduction!

[@mrjamila88]

Finished it last night. Loved it 🥰🙌

[@alvingilchrist7782]

What a great film. Tempted to watch it for a second time.

[@Shanny01]

I love watching history Mrs C. J. Walker an Octavia Spencer is a good actress for the role I will be watching later

[@Gorgeous10o]

I loved every minute of it! I can see her being nominated for an Oscar for this role!

[@ladykenya]

I am disappointed in this series. They did not do the history justice. Same thing she did with Harriet.

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

Who is she? Octavia Spencer was not in the mother movie.

[@swiggs_7]

They took way too many creative liberties with this. What a shame.

[@swiggs_7]

@@Michelle-pn9xt "She" is Kari Clemmons who directed "Harriet" and now this series.

[@misssterling3094]

@@swiggs_7 The writers, producers, and directors are responsible for this series. Kasi Clemmons directed the 1st 2 parts of the series (she didn't write the script though) and someone else directed the other two. You all are correct about the historical inaccuracy of this series. However, it is a historical drama and NOT a biopic.

[@mountainlinx]

Too bad that in the process this series thought it necessary to bring down Annie Malone and stain and tarnish her legacy! Why?!? Must be the white producers’ choice...

[@galeunderdue6905]

This is not the first docu-series about African Americans to be sensationalized! There is a few generations that never heard of either of these Women! Adding lies, and deleting the truth does not give justice to anyone portrayed in this film!

[@SmartArtzzz]

This is fantastic

[@amabelbarlow8046]

I've watched Octavia Spencer's series Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker 2 years ago and it was great and interesting. I do love watching historical and true story films or tv series.

[@showtimelakers3737]

GREAT DOCUSERIES

[@elat9635]

I love her!!

[@tsinatgetahun8378]

i watched this movie 3 times it so inspirational , have fresh energy i suggest it everywhere i go

[@RW-yt7ro]

for everyone saying annie was the actual first millionaire that isn't true , read a book, she was a well off black woman sure but she wasn't a millionaire.she had one shop and a few traveling sales girls when her and madam walker even encountered each-other, madam cj walker built multiple shops, opened a factory and created her own brand of hot combs to acquire her first million ... so lets get the story right

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

This Hollywood version was interesting but just wished Madam CJ Walker's great great granddaughter would have just ensured it was 100% accurate but there are still lessons you can learn from this Hollywood version...True or facts?

[@SarahJM]

yes more series like this please

[@mememe217]

Love THISSSSSSS ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@farwanqv]

Watched it on Netflix and loved it.

[@life_with_ty12]

I just got done watching this documentary it is so inspiring if you haven't watched it you need to watch it you won't regret it and it's amazing and the acting and it's amazing and the story of it is amazing to.

[@aureavera1493]

This is a great inspirational story to all women! Let’s embrace it and be supportive of the hard working women in our lives today.

[@ascendantrocket]

Octavia lit this role on fire. She really can act.

[@russellwest7212]

Fantastic series

[@sreyyaa.x8184]

Good!👍👌✌

[@phoenixmoon3]

So good.

[@serenityidc5689]

Omg it’s Dr.Evilini 🤩

[@katyarnold6757]

I need to see that movie.

[@catherinelittle3095]

She is Amazing actor

[@msspears8915]

Awesome real life story in America.

Amazing amazing

[@ai.nur.5782]

Beautiful woman and talented actress

[@MichaelAlexander1967]

Watching these series today. Both Octavia and Tiffany Haddish are absolutely incredible to watch in this Netflix series. I'm so inspired and amazed at the natural gift of Tiffany to bring her authentic self to this more serious role. It is my first time seeing Octavia's work, and she is absolutely amazing in her portrayal of the iconic Madam CJ Walker. It's an amazing series!

[@pantonmuenchen854]

Nuff Blessings!!!!!!!!

[@prettybrown6299]

I was looking forward to the story of Madam C.J Walker only to be disappointed with lie after lie Writers, producer and actors please stop destroying the legacy of black American people.

[@swiggs_7]

Thank you! Once, I saw that Kari Clemons directed this (Harriet) I knew this would be a mess. They took so many creative liberties with Madam CJ Walker's life...its insulting. The woman had a scalp condition which is why she experienced hair loss - not mentioned in the series - they heavily implied her abusive husband was the cause of it. Her "nemesis" was loosely based on the real Annie Malone a FULLY black woman with TWO black parents of brown complexion, like Madam CJ Walker. They had their difference but colorism was not the issue between them them. Madam CJ Walker worked for Annie Malone. No evidence that her husband cheated on her with a light skin woman. No evidence that A'Leila Walker was gay. No evidence that Ransom was a gambler. No evidence that Booker T. Washington was a sexist. The lies in this...I lost track. Plus, the black men is trash narrative waa strong in this one.

[@alessiajoy2906]

@@swiggs_7 I was disappointed as well. I really thought c.j. walker was the 1st one to create hair products for black women. I hate that that history took that away from Annie Malone. However, one thing did surprise me about the history is that a darker skin woman prevailed over a lighter skinned woman. I never heard of Malone before this movie. I hope someone in her family makes a movie about her.

[@galeunderdue6905]

@@swiggs_7 LOVE YOUR COMMENT! It hurt me to see so many black people behind the scenes, of this production! Allowing a false narrative to be told to our African-American children! This is another form of racism! Anytime we are SUPPRESSED, by white people is racism! Even if it's done as a soft suggestion of omitting the truth!

[@gaellecantave9050]

It was inspired by her life instead of hating on the movie just wait for a movie based on her life stop hating it was a great miniseries with good acting no one said this movie was 100% factual so don’t watch it if not for entertainment purposes .I love my people but y’all get pressed for the dumbest things

[@Alllove33333]

I saw this and it was incredible

[@mychalsimmons4177]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS FILM . But then again I love Octavia😂😂😂I DO!! If I had a smidgen of a chance....... LAWD!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ DATS MY BOO

[@nnedi7789]

I am looking forward to watching this movie. I hope Tiffany H. has small role.

[@han6061]

Her roll is pretty big

[@worldtraveler134]

I enjoyed this one Netflix....

[@SpiAme]

Netflix please renew the kids are alright for a new season (that series is the best in life)

[@busybeez88]

❤️❤️❤️ the movie! I want to be bigger than Carnegie, Ford & Rockefeller combined🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@allesschwarz_liebe5871]

I hated how they portrayed those two as rivalries, while in fact Walker worked for Malone for quite some time. Also, Malone was not that light-skinned. Very disappointed on how they had to put colorism in here. This is exactly why the light skinned vs. dark skinned fiasco will never die. Our people just refuse to let it go. Also, they could’ve left Haddish out. Her accent was horrible and she brought nothing but cringiness throughout the entire movie.

[@gabbydouglas1697]

I wanna see that .

[@karellt2355]

Most of these comments let's me know...we in BIG trouble. It was just ok.

[@swiggs_7]

It was not even okay. The series was filled with outright lies. People do not research and take "inspired by" as truth....very sad.

[@karellt2355]

@@swiggs_7 true..true

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

@@swiggs_7 I was disappointed. So many unneeded cliches

[@robbey10]

The sad thing is they used race once again to make their case. Addie Monroe, Based on Annie Malone, is mixed-race in the film and portrayed as being evil and hateful of dark-skinned people. She behaves as if she were better because she is light-skinned. In actuality, Annie Malone was the same skin tone as C.J. Walker. How sad that this portrayal takes Creoles and other Fair Skinned Blacks and portrays them as the bad guy.

[@porshMeh]

robert roberson although I agree that is very problematic of Netflix but they paint dark skin women badly in movies all the time and no one gives af

[@donttalktomeyoureannoying8736]

robert roberson yes Annie Malone is like the Nikola Tesla of black hair history

[@varldinesss26]

robert roberson but when black women are portrayed in a negative light nobody GIVES A SHIT. But since it’s a light skin women y’all going crazyy.

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

@@varldinesss26 Light skin or dark skin is not the issue. I think most people are really bothered because the movies makes it seem as if Annie Malone she did not accomplish much of anything. I want to see the actual accomplishments of light AND dark skinned women. All women have had had to fight to make our voice heard. Neither one of these women were dark skinned, so I do not see that as the issue at all. Light skinned women are black too! Phillis Wheatley, was a dark skinned woman ,and she was the first African-American woman to publish a book of poetry. Mary Eliza Mahoney is recognized as the first black nurse in the United States. Kenyan environmental and political activist Wangari Maathai was the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in the United States. All three of these women were dark skinned and they accomplished alot. They are never portrayed in a negative light. Mae Jemison is an engineer, physician and NASA astronaut. She became the first African-American woman to travel into space in 1992. Her skin is more of a medium brown color, but she is talented and successful. We need to stop worrying and wondering if our skin is dark enough or light enough. We need to celebrate each other!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@swiggs_7]

Annie Malone who they LOOSELY based Addie Monroe on was a FULLY black woman with TWO black parents (both slaves), just like Madam CJ Walker. Both women were also BROWN skin. Walker was actually LIGHTER than the actress who portrayed her. Madam CJ Walker also did indeed work for Annie Malone and there is some evidence that may point to Walker stealing Malone's formula. The women were at odds but colorism was NOT the cause. The series was a disservice to BOTH Walker and Malone. Colorism needs to be talked about but characters and a storyline was completely FABRICATED for the sake of creating drama. When it comes to our black pioneers we have to care about the FACTS first and foremost.

I need a long season of the diablero and that a year does not pass please

[@deniseholloway]

This movie is not accurate! Read your history!

[@swiggs_7]

They took so many creative liberties with Madam CJ Walker's life...its insulting. The woman had a scalp condition which is why she experienced hair loss - not mentioned in the series. Her "nemesis" was loosely based on the real Annie Malone a FULLY black woman with TWO black parents of brown complexion, like Madam CJ Walker. They had their difference but colorism was not the issue between them them. Madam CJ Walker worked for Annie Malone. No evidence that her husband cheated on her with a light skin woman. No evidence that A'Leila Walker was gay. No evidence that Ransom was a gambler. No evidence that Booker T. Washington was a sexist. The lies in this...

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

I hate when boring cliches are added to every movie today

[@tyronnfields7945]

This is one u must collect.

[@chriswiles3092]

They need make a movie/DVD about her.....

[@diepiella]

that feeling when you know her since she starred in (wizards from waverly place)

[@Realone031]

Don’t engage with trolls black women and men need to come together this is movie is pitifully

[@danielledoyle7645]

Love the series the only thing I would say is they should have stayed true to the timeline of the movie the updated modern music didn’t really match setting

[@rickygarcia9379]

U think there going to make a on my block season 4?

[@smo0chi3]

We need it

[@CassidyStarke]

Really?

[@CassidyStarke]

You’re gonna ask that when it’s about something else🤦🏽‍♀️

[@madambymcjw]

💜💜💜

[@ignaciodelcastillofleitas5558]

Buena pinta

[@nicholasforbes8658]

SELF MADE: Kylie Jenner just left the freaking room lol

[@samiahsultan1002]

A remarkable lady, Oprah of her times 🎉

[@sheltonmackey6449]

Her products went to South America, Africa, Carribean, all over the Black world

[@mrjamila88]

Yes I know the show was not all historically accurate but at least they did something to show her life and even the title of show says it inspired by the life of Madame CJ Walker so right of the bat you know it’s not going to be 100% correct and things will be exaggerated or made up to add more drama to the show.

[@blueswallowtail4628]

I really enjoyed this movie, wow! Uplifting!

[@RichPlayz.]

Here's someone who I wish to meet in the afterlife. It's interesting I don't remember having the thought on anyone dead, let alone someone I don't personally know.

[@alabueno]

Good night everyone ... In the first chapter, close to 28 minutes, there is a song that starts with piano and a rap base. Does anyone know the name of this song ? I would appreciate it if you gave me a hint of that sound ...

[@sexyblack5474]

This story is a lie about Annie Malone she is the one who helped madam CJ Walker

[@swiggs_7]

And Annie Malone was FULLY black with TWO black parents (who were both slaves). She was of brown complexion like Walker, they were at odds but colorism was not the cause. Plus Walker did actually work for Malone and there is some evidence that may point to Walker stealing Malone's formula.

[@MzRaven1000]

And she also was already an established millionaire before Madam CJ Walker

[@MrRicardowill]

We are building the script for An Unlikely CEO. Definitely want Octavia Spencer playing the lead character Jolyn Robichaux. Check out the book on Amazon.

[@144Donn]

Indeed, it inspires us all! Even if the series is somewhat exaggerated, as movies will do to history- She seems amazing, intrepid and unsinkable! I am inspired!

[@allthingsikki7659]

I watched all episods in one morning, I enjoyed it very much but I wish if there wasn't light skinned vs darkskin kind of thing going on. How historically accurate is it? well people need to make their own research! This show has done it's job by introducing us to this women. To be honest, I had no idea about her before.

[@ld4974]

I am familiar with her. Very disappointed in the series. The light vs dark thing was ridiculous and inaccurate. Pretty disappointed that Octavia Spenser would lend her talents to this series.

[@allthingsikki7659]

@@ld4974 yeah I can understand how disappointing watching this could be especially for people who have the knowledge about this history.

[@delnayo9474]

According to Wikipedia she is the first Billionaire!!

[@Sunnyso24]

This wasn’t meant for Tiffany. She turned this into a comedy when it shouldn’t have been a comedy. I love the story and I love all the talented actors. It just wasn’t filmed the way I think it should have been filmed. I wanted to see a more serious historical tone.

[@quadtrillion4681]

Sommer Harlow You should go into film making.

[@technologycolife8608]

Another life s2 release date?

[@mfnm000]

Why don't the people saying there was a less than stellar light placed on the other lady step up and do her the justice she deserves as they see it?

[@MauriceRivers415]

She was never the first self-made Black female millionaire in the USA, though. That well-worn lie has been repeated for decades, but it's historically incorrect, like most of this movie. Mary Ellen Pleasant of San Francisco, CA was the first.

[@ct3gct3g]

I think seeing Octavia Spencer in anything just makes the film for me. The moment she's on screen, I just know I'll enjoy it...until she's not on screen.

[@tgjickyvex2522]

This movie is so important & meaningful & a great watch might I add... black is powerful

[@guilhermedebortolli1421]

OCTAVIA SPENCER talent❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kj.3755]

They just act like Annie Malone Turnbow was a nobbody! I'm so disgusted at them all!

[@sh-oo4wm]

this movie is fake please dont believe anything u saw.

[@Serenityafterall]

Yup....just like Roots , not Alex Haley version , that other b.s. one 😬

[@ladyjdabull5847]

🤦🏽‍♀️But the movie isnt about ANNIE MALONE its about..who? Madame C.J. Walker🧏🏾‍♀️

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

Ikr