Loretta Devine Opens Up About How Black Families are Portrayed on TV | Sway's Universe

Loretta Devine speaks on her role on "The Carmichael Show" and how black families are portrayed on TV.
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[@jcanthony16]

She has literally been in like 100 movies and tv shows . She doesn't always get the props she deserves but I love her

[@marissawilson4644]

I love her too!

[@samarmagdy4030]

and i probably seen all goddamn 100 of em 😂❤️❤️

[@MEB2kDeez]

One of the OGs.

[@Luvurselffirst]

Original Gangsta!!!

[@QueenK88]

She's like an Auntie in my head

[@BootyButterPi]

more like a great-aunt. granny or grand dad's sister.

[@QueenK88]

BootyButterPi naw

[@rashadmuhammad1991]

for me too.

[@shoreviewshan]

She a Living Legend....... Wont Stop Records

[@lisauhqt]

Loretta! I knew she was talented but she shocked me with her role on Being Mary Jane.

[@apeshitclothing]

+Lisa K Yeah, she's divine. I have to check her out on "Being Mary Jane". I've only seen one episode.

[@kat64470]

I don’t like Mary Jane, but I’ll go back and check it out just for that

[@TheeCoachg]

If you notice she has been in countless films and shows but never "sold out" for a role,thats why she doesn't get the props she deserves.A majority of her roles are centered around REAL black issues and she typically is a character who is not only authentic but regarded in a positive way,which black women generally aren't in hollywood/mass media.Her authenticity and realness is so lovable.

[@samanthanickson6478]

forget carmichael - what about the PJ's!!! thoroughly unsung show; funny as shit! it was gone too soon

[@LaCheleWallace]

*Shoot, I could be at home watchin' **_Good Times_**.....*

[@mrrinkusu]

Love Loretta Divine. She's my entertainment grandma.

[@sunflowerpwr.8821]

she has had a long career. ..awesome lady.

[@wapbadllc9049]

SHE REMINDS ME SO MUCH OF MY MOTHER AND HER NAME IS CARLETTA LOL JUST GOOD OLE MOTHERING LOVE

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

LOLLLLLL!!! Loretta Devine is funny

[@AskWhy09]

Lmfao "oh Jesus where am I?"

[@TahirRegister]

LMFAO "OH JESUS WHERE AM I"

[@Saylerjesse]

good lord, she is so sweet. make me so happy to hear her talk. nothing better than sweet people

[@DeeBaby365]

Enjoyed every bit of this interview💯 It was so down to earth. You could really tell the energy flow was on point and everyone in the room was definitely genuine😊 the conversation piece was refreshing and honest I luved Lauretta Devine's smile and responses given to each question she truly is a sweet and kind soul

[@RankedShooter]

I had a crush on her growing up...That sweetness!

[@TheBigTerm]

no lie, I got a bone when she said "hey Mr. Jones, how you doing?"

[@scrumptious1983]

I love Loretta Devine. She is just awesome. One of the best of our times.

[@bcole1637]

been a fan of hers since the class act days

[@anglejohnson3857]

she wasnt in class act she was in waiting to exhale!!!

[@tonykey2438]

Angle Johnson yes she was! she was blade brown mama

[@kudabeen]

second season is way better...need more tiffany haddish, but I am hanging in with the show...want to see it grow.

[@MauvaisetBourgeoise]

I've been asking the same question as 4:10 since the whole Cosbygate started.

[@Acknowledge7]

Love me some Loretta! A chocolate cutie!!

[@jbee1fam]

I love this black woman!!!

[@bowiehs]

I love her!

[@itsalexis5783]

Her voice!👸🏾❤️

[@eddieatoms5041]

yo where did they get those "OWWW...OWWW"s from...whenever somebody says something they consider is stuntin..where is that from?

[@mikecarr1046]

Acclamations ❤️ 👑

[@april6662]

I love Loretta Devine's catalog of work, wow!! Keep it moving sis!!

[@vfbaby2011]

She was shook at the end 😂😂

[@fairisfair2986]

MS lo has always been in my top favvvvv loveeeeeeeeee her so versatile

[@JustSomeGoy]

LOL, they portray themselves that way....actors and actresses can always say no....

[@5518sw]

G.I.L.F

[@coolzizable]

+2Time$ Lmao... where is the respek son

[@apeshitclothing]

+King seven Lol. I agree with you both

[@joselynjolivet7694]

One of my favorite actresses. The fact that she is from my hometown Houston. She is so successful and has managed to maintain her southern girl demeanor. ❤ 🤍 💙 🧡 🖤 🌟 ⭐

[@jah7514]

Wow, she just be playing herself.. how effortless is that😂😂😂

[@cheryllyons7039]

Just love her.

[@TheBigTerm]

if Sway took the hat off, he'd be swaggin

[@DawnDuchess]

....what if he has a funny shape head and THATS why he wears it

[@randomnessiocity12]

I love her soooooooooo much like she could mhm lawd 💗💗💗💗 this is a 24 year old btw

[@j.b.9260]

You're attracted to her?

[@randomnessiocity12]

Sure am

[@j.b.9260]

@@randomnessiocity12 I'm 30 and I thought I was one of the youngest guys who liked her.

[@agentq8141]

I love her voice. She oozes feminine energy.

[@TH-ce3qm]

Love her. Legend!

[@crystalo9961]

I love Ms. Loretta Devine ❤

[@2FLYLIVE]

the letter 8

[@bluetextbooks]

We love Loretta. But please tell Ms. Loretta there would be no Empire without Scandal.

[@bluetextbooks]

jojocapone973 Scandal was the first black show we had in years!

[@bluetextbooks]

Scandal made it OK for a primetime show to have a black leading lady. She has had several black leading men. She constantly tackles race, abortion, white privilege and police brutality. Gurl Stop!

[@bluetextbooks]

jojocapone973 Not a black show. Scandal made it okay for How to Get Away with Murder, which made it okay for Blackish, Power, and Empire. Prior to Scandal we were subjected to reality TV and 3 season sitcoms. Furthermore, are you implying it's not a black show b/c her leading men aren't all black. We need our black people in powerful leadership positions in front and behind the camera. Olivia's father is one of the strongest characters on the show! Her mother was nothing to play with and the Harrison character was one the core of her company; he was fired because he liked drugs and beating women. But back to the objectivity: 80% of Scandal's writers are people of color, meanwhile just a third of Empire's writers are people of color. Google some of the creators of their best episodes and you'll find that many of them are written, directed and produced by blacks. Can you say the same for Empire? Finally, Shonda get's her own shows funded, white people go to her because they need her cosign. Meanwhile, Lee Daniels has to get the backing of multiple white showrunners and he's just the face of the show and that writing is no where near revolutionary or transformative for the black psyche. Shonda epitomizes what black shows need to be moving forward to ensure this isn't just a fad; like Empire. Have you seen their recent ratings?

[@kat64470]

I love Sway and how he introduced her. I like Loretta. I’m often called her twin.

[@baliw33]

Loretta Devine Pig Foot Emporium!

[@Saylerjesse]

that girl call in and say the letter 8? letter 8?? what

[@fletchdavidson6079]

Was that ”Hits from the Street“?

[@badmantv9022]

GREAT INTERVIEW...BUT STOP WITH THE RACE BAITING HEADLINES THOUGH

[@thetroof100]

only white ppl say race-baiting

[@iveywebb]

+CHITWN88M 1 basically lol

[@wyinmill7586]

i like tracy g look and her voice

[@KelleyNicholson]

Wow the letter 8...she even said it twice lol

[@ExquisiteKinkyCoils]

Brilliant actress. One of my favorites!!