The Big Television Debate |Ellen Pompeo,Emma Roberts,Gina Rodriguez and Gabrielle Union|NET-A-PORTER

[@christopherdeanne6]

Anyone saying Emma is wrong for being quiet is probably someone who doesn't think before they act. She is sitting there, listening, and not listening to respond, she is listening to comprehend and understand. She's the youngest in the room and i think she is showing maturity and taking the opportunity to listen, understand and learn from these women. Great interview, loved it so much.

[@scooterss2112]

She is trying to figure out what drugs have been abused.

[@samsykes308]

Or she is quiet because she realizes what they're saying is racist and contradictive in itself. They are basically hinting at um IDK.. FUCK WHITE PEOPLE!

[@samsykes308]

@11I00OO1I0O1IlExactly, spot on

[@TNDCBaby]

@@samsykes308 What line was fuck white people?

[@sams517]

Sam Sykes no they aren’t lmfao

[@kaecheliburd]

"Worth by whose standards? Worth based on what?" - Gabriel Union-Wade

[@venessaphilips4542]

Emma wasn't uncomfortable. This was a learning process for her and an eye opener. Getting her closer to the truth. Great interview ladies. I love how well you all spoke and uplift each other and educate. This was well needed

[@merdzky098]

when Ellen said "because we created the problem" i SCREAMED and raised a glass with Gina and Gabrielle

[@merdzky098]

At first I was like why was Emma here then I realized she's there to represent me just being in awe of those three

[@jabbardlewis]

Lmaoo I didnt even have a glass but I raised my air glass 😂

[@iluvtobie]

I had to raised a glass too!

[@lilly795]

@JabbarLewis I raised my water bottle

[@lockandloadlikehell]

What "problem"?

[@melodyrossdeutsch3678]

i‘m actually very touched by emma. everybody should be able to listen and learn from more experienced & informed people

[@scrimshaw7470]

I'm pretty sure she was just scared. These women are drunk out of their minds on self righteousness

[@makaylanoe1]

NPC d1v3rsi7y um what they were talking from experience what do you mean drunk like ?

[@nv4he]

@@makaylanoe1 Read after drunk, they didn't mean literally.

[@makaylanoe1]

YamiNevaeh to me they sounded a little rude so I replied I’m just saying but ty for telling me that 😀

[@nv4he]

@@makaylanoe1 Np

[@tontaishabarney5234]

Peep Gina and Gabrielle’s face when Ellen calls out that she didn’t see enough color in the room she was in today😂😂

[@lionezz34]

I guess two is enough for you. She was addressing people BEHIND the camera...how typical.

[@tontaishabarney5234]

lionezz34 Ik who she was talking about, that’s the whole point of what I said.

[@lionezz34]

She was talking about the staff looking like the world she lives in. Having two people of color in front of the camera isn't enough, she wants the staff to mirror that also...

[@user-qv1wo7td1q]

lionezz34 I think her statement agrees with what you’re saying. Gina and Gabrielle lowkey smirking and grinning in agreement with Ellen. **Damn She’s right, apart from us there ain’t other or enough POC on this set, can’t believe how blunt she said it**

[@angelicawashington-thomas8562]

@@lionezz34 but you don’t understand how brave she was to speak on it. She said she didn’t see enough color PERIODT that goes for anyone so shut up!!!!! I’m glad they have 2 people on camera who are not white

[@taniad9980]

Ellen calling out the interview she currently is in for lacking diversity. Legend

[@PrinTed56]

which part of the video?

[@samanthafannon6904]

@@PrinTed56 16:27

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

that part took me out , ya hear ?! I said "oop!" GET 'EM ELLEN POMPEO **claps**

[@leset8604]

@@greenbeans7573 She was talking about the women BEHIND the camera (not the four of them doing the interview). I imagine the crew was mostly white. She was calling them out, and challenging them to do better including women of color.

[@twilightfades_7]

Ninad Gaikwad Get a life loser. Your pointless words offer nothing.

[@Hadouken65]

Emma is me when I’m fully present in the conversation and am in a topic I might not be 100 on, so I LISTEN!

[@realSimoneCherie]

Exactly! Anyone who doesn't get that doesn't spend ANY time in situations where they have to learn and listen, they're ignorant or they live in echo chambers

[@asyiantv3723]

Liam Healy no fr I will deadass just listen and grasp every point of view

[@causeheshumantoo]

That is a beautiful thing to admit. There is nothing wrong with hearing to understand. I wish more people would do that.

[@fatukay1153]

Ellen is just as savage as Meredith. I love it.

[@katrabbit]

That's because she started using that power she has inside and telling the writers she wanted Meredith to be a stronger woman and less of a cliche. You can see the change in her character through the seasons, and that's all thanks to Ellen making Meredith just as badass as she is. A more realistic woman. Unfortunately, she ended up leaving because the writers couldn't let go of the "will she?" "won't she?" of her love interests, and she just wanted Meredith to be able to have a happy life. But that's not the drama that gets the ratings, according to the producers. They don't want a medical drama anymore. They want a romantic drama, and that's where they focus now.

[@TTG__TV]

Ellen Pompeo is the Highest paid female on tv thanks to Greys Anatomy and yet she’s so down to earth and self aware. I felt that Speech she gave all caucasian folks in my soul. Kudos to her!!

[@mikayocc]

Thank you for speaking up, Ellen! We need more white people to speak up like this!!

[@aaronheiss5992]

mymy Pay attention to how MANY WON'T and actually will go against her speech.

[@shannonmoseley5584]

She has a black child.... she is speaking up for her and the others that will come later on....

[@lulue.5655]

@juan hoshkaboo why are you being sarcastic? Did you even watch the video? She clearly called out the responsibility caucasians hold. Or are you incapable of comprehending such radical ideas such as empathy and courage?😮

[@kissame104]

Ooh Tyrone In large part due to working with Shonda Rhimes.

[@TheCaptaintoontown]

I respect emma for sitting back and listening and learning and then talking about how she feels, shes understanding, there r some people who talk about things they know nothing about, sometimes it's ok to sit back and listen it's what a lot of people dont do these days important.

[@ivsbanks]

100% agree! It says she's confident, humble, and pretty darn smart. This is the epitome of "silence is golden".

[@collintan7858]

It's a discussion panel, participate or leave, let others have the opportunity.

[@ivsbanks]

Collin Tan Or stay and learn something.

[@collintan7858]

Sure, sit off of the stage/panel and allow an Asian female voice the opportunity to chime in. Nothing wrong with expanding the conversation, right?

[@ivsbanks]

Collin Tan Not at all. Have an Indian actress, too. But, it doesn’t mean you have to exclude one.

[@elmiratchagop3642]

If u don’t STAN Ellen there is something wrong with u. PERIODT

[@Venusisntdead]

That’s on periodt💅🏻✨

[@prettypinkprince]

she’s a weirdo actually

[@juanitaknox5008]

I don’t understand why everyone is bashing Emma. Her body language didn’t look uncomfortable to me at all. She looked like she was just listening & learning from the other Queens around her. 👑

[@superphatgirl1709]

Sometimes you have to listen.

[@entertainmentrealm]

I agree. she’s quiet and reserved. that’s her personality. she’s listening. Ellen and Gabrielle are outspoken always. i thought it was a great conversation.

[@zizu3010]

Also, she's young. I think this is a great learning moment for her. Her challenge is not even the same as Ellen's. She came up in a movie family. Listening and learning from the conversation is good for Emma Watson

[@juanitaknox5008]

zainab datti absolutely, she’s just listening & being respectful.

[@collintan7858]

@zainab datti FYI...It's Emma Roberts. And once again, there were no Asian female representation. This is a discussion panel, no?

[@happinesss2]

I love that Ellen mentions the crew. Because they're not on screen, they're often overlooked, but everything flows both ways, behind the scenes to before the scenes. People want to get into the behind the scenes as well but can't. Love that she looks in an area that's often overlooked. Same as her concern for her stylist of 12 years. Crew members are often overworked and underpaid because they're more "dispensable." Also Gabrielle Union's approving facial expression is like... goals to receive haha

[@classymonkee08]

what part of the video does she do her approving facial expression?

[@anne501s66]

h ta 16:40 she looks like she's thinking "damn Ellen you're going all the way there"

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

yep , I appreciated her pointing that out as well . the only reason I know about the lack of diversity behind the scenes is because I live in Los Angeles and have friends that work in the entertainment industry . for example , a friend of mine works in wardrobe for one of the Lifetime soaps & told me how she'll be the ONLY person of color on set , out of everyone from behind the scenes to on-camera . I've heard similar stories from other friends that have worked on set as well . I actually interviewed one of them & will be putting it up on my society & culture website , www.thecnnct.com / Insta : @thecnnct .

[@googletaqiyya184]

Thanks, clueless. Ability to do the job better is the only factor in any normal business and the same goes for Hollywood. Colorblind is where we were headed but racism was falling to such a low level the Democrat politicians were suffering. Pretending racism is 100 times worse than it is is good for votes. Why do you think they want open borders ? Because Mexico isn't filled with White, educated Republicans. We would have the Great Wall of America with auto fire machine guns that is 80 years old if that were the case. The part you don't realize is the Republican Whites would be OK with it ! Wait your turn whoever and whatever ! At least 70% of illegal border hoppers eventually vote Democrap. They don't give a crap about what color. They care about their power and money and votes of fools. Look at what they do to cities. Democrap run cities fail and Democrats suffer. Why vote for someone that wants you dumb and poor ?

[@Darkpara1]

"yeah you know all you people around us that trained for this job, at least half of you are the wrong skin color"

[@brendakaira5482]

I love what Gabrielle Union and her friends did. Now that is called looking out for each other

[@someoneintheinternet7309]

Yesss 😂🥰🥰🥰 it’s honestly amazing

[@vuyolwethu_m26]

The energy in this room is feeding me. Gabrielle Union and Gina Rodriguez just hyping each other up is a whole mood. Ellen Pompeo is a whole powerhouse and Emma Roberts is me just eating it all up.

[@MattieK09]

blahahah "The energy in this room is feeding me" These people belong in a mental ward!

[@vuyolwethu_m26]

@@MattieK09 Cool.

[@SmallFries01]

@Paul Judkins These are not normal left wing people. Left wing people are liberals in the center. We believe in equality of opportunity, not equality of outcome and not judgement based on skin color. These are intersectional bigots.

[@hayteren]

Another ignorant sponge...

[@SmallFries01]

@@hayteren sticks and stones. If you have a counter argument, make it. Otherwise your just an NPC sperg.

[@tarahstefans2258]

at first I was like why is emma so quiet...but then I totally get it. just cause she isn't talking doesn't mean she doesn't agree. Sometimes it better to listen and acquire knowledge from others who are much more well informed and passionate about the topic instead of sounding like an uninformed idiot. It's ok to listen!

[@swiftlylovestruck]

exactly. plus i don't think she was uninformed. but ellen outshined her talking-wise and she felt like there was no need to add something. plus she's not in the industry for long & doesn't have the ecperiences ellen has.

[@oluade626]

I agree. A lot of people are saying she looked uncomfortable in the clip thats going viral on twitter. I don’t wanna defend her or infantilise her (someone in the comments on there said she’s still young like she ain’t what 26? At least) but I’ve realised maybe she didn’t have much to say and it’s okay to listen. The real q is if she’s gonna take this on board and make changes in her life.

[@souleylove]

I agree. It takes just as much strength to actively listen and absorb information as it does to speak your opinion. Plus, Ellen specifically is quite a bit older than Emma and was saying very powerful things, and I believe Emma was respecting that and learning. At least I hope so.

[@LynnFingerhut]

I thought it was awesome that she didn't talk for the sake of talking. These 3 powerful women are dropping wisdom and it's ok to take it in and be present without grabbing the mic bc you are there. Kudos to her for knowing when to not interrupt.

[@acarmyofone]

omg, I thought the same thing! I thought it was so great she took the opportunity to listen & ingest rather than just speak for the sake of speaking.

[@cloutloudglue370]

*good sis Ellen has been WOKE for a long time, this is nothing new*

[@ariesluv]

She definitely has.

[@krissychula]

Ellen had TIME ok!

[@lita-styles]

Today she had time cuz! Insert Meme 😁

[@jabbardlewis]

So much time. My mouth dropped

[@nikiahandy4403]

Period! I love her, I didn’t know she was this woke .

[@isabeladorie1274]

@James M woah woah woah woah. Okay.. you got declarations...😆😆 ahaha alright

[@naturallybeautiful9109]

Well she is married to a black man and has mixed children and I think he has done a great job sharing her learning

[@MirandaTheShinigami]

As a white woman, I strive to be like Ellen with the way she handles her privilege. If all white people were all like her, even just a tiny bit, we'd have a much better world.

[@doctorbatman8520]

Pretend to self-flagellate while actually using the idiocy of "woke" POC to virtue signal?

[@macedindu829]

Moron.

[@danajones5358]

In other words, you're a racist Miranda Rose.

[@knowthispodcast9182]

As a brown man I don’t care lol. There’s no such thing as white privilege! I have just as much opportunity as you do! Probably more because I don’t use snap chat filters lol. Looks it’s very sweet all you whites come to rescue us poor brown and black folks but we don’t need you guys!!! We can fight our own battles without the white savior lol. Thank you but no thank you. Just be you, not a white women, just a women. I don’t see myself as a Mexican, I see myself as a American, but when I hear all this crap it reminds me my skin, color, my ethnicity etc. that’s sucks! Because in America we are all Americans and that’s all it should be! I’m not Mexican, I’m American and proud.

[@johnnyspin6346]

Do asians have privilege? Because they have higher incomes on average

[@nataliesoutlet]

Bless this interview! Love the energy, transparency and the honesty!

[@akimmmy]

wow everyone commenting about how narcissistic they are for asking to be compensated for their work... YOU are part of the problem! i cant imagine that someone would watch this ENTIRE video and come out with "narcissism". This was a necessary conversation and so many WOC can relate to it. Thank you!

[@user-zz4tl3qc5d]

Yes! Thank you sis!

[@billyconforto9108]

Shut up

[@billyconforto9108]

Wilfried Fuiscklam shut up was meant for “arina” not you...I actually agree with your comments.

[@jamesbombss5777]

arina Shame my fellow Asians actually have your dumbass mentality.

[@ashleyharper7736]

Thank you.

[@desireeeady273]

Ellen pompeo needs a podcast

[@LilethioMamo]

YESSSS

[@VivOyolu]

She’s going to be on Red Table Talk soon talking about race! I’m sure it’ll be in the same vein as this! She’s amazing 😍

[@Kendrellf]

LilethioMamo I can’t wait for that ep!

[@desireeeady273]

Viv Oyolu omg thanks for letting me know haha now o know to look for it

[@1SaNnYlOvE2]

please!!!!

[@ciearamaigan3889]

Can we talk about how Ellen got emotional !?!! Like god what an icon!!!

[@BronwynAlexandriaa]

Emma smiling proudly as Gabrielle defends Gina - love it.

[@noelleash4756]

timestamp?

[@merdzky098]

The last person should've been Sandra Oh or someone Asian

[@serpentinefireball]

Agreed, that could have been a grey's reunion, also I was thinking someone like Constance Wu would have been amazing.

[@alanrover4428]

THANK YOU ❤

[@ronel7807]

Point taken. The Asians are again underrepresented. No wonder Ellen got shooked. Where my asians at?

[@williamdavis4017]

I thought the same thing as soon as I saw the group of women. "Sandra Oh would be PERFECT for this group! "

[@mallorykane2843]

Yeah, that representation was lacking. I wasn't mad they included someone in their 20s though

[@frizzzx86]

I didn't expect it, but as a latina lawyer who finds herself in mainly white spaces (which is incredibly isolating), Ellen's words made me tear up. If i had someone in my life like that, it would make me feel much less alone.

[@ranibatra4664]

Great interview. Ellen, whose husband is black and daughters are biracial, has used her unique vantage point to fight hard for others. So much respect for all that she and Shonda Rhimes have done to make sure the world we see on TV and on set looks more like the world around us.

[@TarekAli]

this. was. amazing. I am lost for words. just lost.

[@keatsclub2018]

Tarek Ali ❤️

[@B4Y2K]

@James M The NBA and NFL will become more racially diverse when the Caucasian/White/European owners of the NBA and NFL decide to make it happen. The players are employees. The owners are the employers who have the power. Troll on.

[@poolplayerpoolplayer7430]

Why!? Just another white liberal crying about how rich she is!! It seems white liberals have alot of privilege!!

[@glitchyjoe64]

N P C

[@whitedevil4122]

If this did that to you, Tarek, then please don't watch an episode of Barney the dinosaur...It'll blow. Your. Fucking. Mind.

[@twentysvn]

I’m so glad the three of them were able to have this dialogue. I’m happy Emma could witness something like this.

[@synchro7451]

SCREAMINGGGFF

[@lj-pm2bz]

Shes the youngest and is being mature lol

[@valperez22]

THIS ^^^^^^

[@takewhataway]

Ellen got mix children. So she knows she needs to see a more equal world in the future for them. At the very least, that's what I think why she is so passionate about it. And ofc I'm sure because she's a sane, logical, kind human being.

[@magaencina2863]

yeah, its totally personal and close to her heart but also being that brave comes with maturity and confidence... like its never gonna be the same for a young woman like Emma, who is starting her career, even tho she has been working since she was 9, to say "fuck you yall. Im out" ... Its not just sending everything or everyone to shit, we have to be smart and a bit pacient, choose our fights and when to take it on.

[@mikayocc]

DAMN. This conversation is powerful. Blows any Hollywood Reporter roundtable OUT of the water. More roundtables need to be like this one!

[@shutupsebas]

I've just started watching roundtable discussions and you can tell that the company is holding down the actors down with saying bad words, including the names of big corporations, and what not, but when compared to this interview I see that they were given lots of room and privileges to open their thoughts and ideas completely instead of thinking about if it's okay to say or not. I really am looking forward to new videos on this channel it really seems genuinely determined to give people a place to say what they truly believe!

[@MrJohnlennon007]

Powerfully narcissistic. Actually listen to what they are saying “I work the same job and the same hours, but that actress gets paid more than me” these people are sick and out of touch

[@googletaqiyya184]

mymy | meme? Powerfully racist hatred from evil whores. Glad the Democrat Party stop hiding their racism for once...b-b-but the Republicans are the racist ones, right ? Show me ONE racist Republican policy and you will be the 1st. 170 years of history. Democrats - killed the Indians, owned the slaves, did the KKK, did Jim Crow racist laws, only voted 63% for the Civil Rights Act in 1964. Republicans....83%

[@ig495]

This conversation was very racist you are lost my friend

[@LissethGonzalez-il8jd]

Wowww the realest interview Ellen your my hero🙌🤪 she was clapping back 100%

[@saint.vnthony]

Honestly that was one of the best interviews I’ve watched in a long time proud of these 4 women

[@samsadeniz]

are they your relatives? do you know them personally?

[@DutchDread]

I am disgusted by them, they are examples of the worst traits humanity has to offer.

[@saint.vnthony]

I said what I said! positive vibes only. You racist pieces of shits can get out of my comments

[@MrJohnlennon007]

Aaleja racist for getting angry over them hating white people who gave them jobs? Maybe you’re the racist?

[@googletaqiyya184]

Thanks racist !

[@noahpatrick2557]

white complicity has left the chat

[@mero4009]

Noah Patrick yasssssssssdsdsghdhydbhdvhd

[@veronicaivanova]

What?

[@glitchyjoe64]

i love being white

[@lordapache3567]

Disgusting racist.

[@Cassandrabb]

Racist

[@AmeliaOdetteQ]

Oh my God!! This is by far, the Best interview I have seen in a long long time!! Ellen!! Gabrielle!!! Gina!!! Emma!! Queensss!!! Thank you for your honesty and saying like it is

[@LilethioMamo]

Emma: I love that she sat and really listened. She probably learned a lot from the other actresses experiences. She looked like she had the process the information but honestly? Sameeee Ellen: She had me nodded, screaming, clapping and crying because it really is like that sometimes. She hears how insecure the other actresses are to voice their complaints as to not come off as difficult and not to mention she is the mother of 2 visibly black children and it must be heartbreaking knowing that they won't be afforded the same privileges as you for something as arbitrary as skin colour. Gina: I love her in Jane the virgin but I don't like her in interviews. She tends to speak over people and make them feel shitty for not being as assertive as her. She was great in this interview. I wish she would be more empathetic to non-latinx people and especially afro-latinx. Gabrielle: HER SMIRK HAD ME DYING. I was just as relieved as she was when Ellen spoke up because I too noticed that it's always the black woman speaking up and being perceived as difficult. All in all, this was a great exercise in communication, solidarity, transfer of knowledge, listening and sisterhood! Great actresses, even better people

[@classymonkee08]

can you link me to an example of gina making people feel bad for not being as assertive as she is? I don't know much about gina

[@UnpopularOpinion3000]

agreed. when was gabby smirking tho?

[@whatever6796]

gina should stop talking about latin people and what about every black actress speaking about black people? didnt gina say latin people are fourth down the line when it comes to being picked

[@Mia_M]

Ellen has 3 kids.

[@LilethioMamo]

@@classymonkee08 it was a roundtable at The Hollywood Reporter

[@chloer2584]

Ellen Pompeo is an incredible human being!❤️🤩

[@aletab3051]

Paul Judkins ??????

[@Mh-xe1zh]

Paul Judkins probably because Patrick was getting paid more when the DAMN thing is called GREY’S anatomy. Also creating a show takes so much physical and mental work. More the “pretending to be someone else “

[@joma86]

Many of the negative comments came from Caucasian Men, so that is ironic.

[@scrimshaw7470]

Everyone's opinion is valid.. except white mens. Great logic there, dipshit

[@uhhlexsiss77]

Orlando32 P. Vidal THIS.

[@ashleyharper7736]

MRWorldGuy shut up

[@serpentinefireball]

I wish the fourth person would have been someone like Constance Wu, and that would have added so much to this already amazing conversation, but I loved how three of them spoke about all of these issues.

[@serpentinefireball]

While I wish the fourth person was someone be like Constance Wu or Sandra Oh, credit to Emma for not trying to speak over the issues, there are so many roundtables where you will see that behaviour, white actors and actresses interrupting people of colour to explain people of colour's struggle to them.

[@Cowardlantis1]

Yeah I low key kinda loved how Emma was mostly silent. It's a level of understanding to be like, this isn't about me and I'm not gonna make it about me. I'm just gonna listen. And that's fine, not everyone has to share an opinion just for the sake of talking. Especially Emma being a young white woman, who realistically doesn't have it as hard.

[@vuyolwethu_m26]

@@Cowardlantis1 exactly plus, her being there gives her the first hand experience of hearing Ellen's words and taking that with her and making the moves only she can make, making the difference only she can make as a white person. Yeah having an Asian person would be nice but they already know, Emma just learned.

[@4bfam]

I agree, a fifth person such as Constance or Sandra would have been great too. Emma, listened and absorbed and certainly needed to be there.

[@TheDarkie12]

@@serpentinefireball You wish for the white actress to be replaced for the sake of racial diversity, but you like all the other lefties in this comment section have no regard at all for inellectual diversity. Everything you said, it's not a white against people of color issue, it's both ways, rightfully so because you are allowed to have an opinion about something even though you might not directly be affected by it. I personally would have loved if Emma called them out on the extremely retarded heap of bullshit they were spewing, but it's well known what happens to actors who go against the liberal hivemind in hollywood.

[@ninnaaaaaaaaaa]

No but seriously this interview really is great. And inspired me to get my shit together so I could be in the film industry and have all kinds of people in projects. EDIT: PEOPLE WHO RESPONDED TO THIS. I SEE THE TYPE OF TRASH YA'LL ARE. minus the first reply.

[@swiftlylovestruck]

Me too!! ❤

[@miguelpacheco2555]

Pompeo motivated me to get my money right. Shit i want kids now and i want them to go to college 🙌

[@HalfManThirdBiscuit]

Good luck! And if things don’t work out just blame someone else!

[@ninnaaaaaaaaaa]

@m r Uh. No. AGAIN, It inspired me to get my shit together. I have always wanted to work in the film industry. So let me break down what I meant (not because I owe you or anyone an explanation but I have the time) : quit the job I have now sooner rather than later and start somewhere on my own. I have always been fond of cinema and have done a couple projects here and there but never on something I get to call my own. So definitely not for the wrong reasons. This isn't something I thought of doing just now after this video... And even if that were the case I mean who cares ? Lol. People can pick the careers they want.

[@ninnaaaaaaaaaa]

@m r I mean I don't know how else to put it. It's not something that requires any thinking. But again as simple as I can put it. I have ALWAYS wanted to work in anything cinema. They DID NOT inspire that spark. But they DID INSPIRE the need to do what I have to do to get to where they are in the industry.

[@jessicabenton5215]

I love how mad Ellen got when gab said she wasn’t brave. She said “exactly that’s our job!”

[@katrabbit]

At first, I was thinking, "Emma Roberts? In this group? Really?" and then I realized just how excited and grateful she is to be there with these women, and I shut myself up. She's giving something to the interview just by being an active listener and showing how to be respectful of others who know more about the business than you. I really respect these women even more than I already did. ❤

[@asyiantv3723]

This is really touching. I love how genuine Ellen is and with Emma being so young compared to them in how she’s just listening and grasping all of the knowledge and conversation in the air. I love the understanding between these women man oh man this is great and very uplifting

[@msmaaz19]

Ellen Pompeo gives me life, rebirths me each time she opens her mouth! So powerful!!!

[@xeniavargas1051]

I am in love with these women's power, courage, and compassion. I stumbled upon this and do not regret it.

[@wizzyolveda]

I actually like that Emma Roberts was included. Why? Although she didnt offer much, she was listening and learning and seeing what she can be capable of doing and if she had said much, it wouldn't have been super helpful in the conversation since a) shes a young actress b) a white woman who has no tangible hold to any color community unlike Ellen who has a husband and children of color

[@twilightfades_7]

Paul Judkins 🙄

[@TheDarkie12]

@Paul Judkins Sad but true, it's well known how hollywood outcasts anyone who dare to oppose the liberal hivemind.

[@Kinsella_Finn]

Elizabeth Olveda Her PR agent got her a spot at the table.

[@newsilentloyalties877]

Here's hoping she didn't learn a thing from these vapid cunts!

[@magaencina2863]

I think IN FACT she offered alot... because if not, this would be just like they said a convo between poc friends behind doors. and like Ellen said sending her kids to another school, is just letting the problem as it is, separating black from cacasian , while I think the work is to INFORME and educate the cacausian community and Emma was doing that, and not because she is racist or bad person, but because growing up she wasnt expose to that, she was probably send to that school with all white girls, you know what I mean?

[@jonathansarni4424]

I could listen to these women talk alllllll damn daaaaayyyyy. Praise be

[@basma.x.6656]

ill never forget when i first watched this and ellen said not seeing enough colour and being literally shocked because i would never think to say something like that. I think now hopefully more people will realise they need to be at that level of proactive

[@arianneb5208]

Gabrielle was looking at Ellen like yessss this girl needs a BLACK CARD lemme give her mine 😂😂😂 she really deserves one though.

[@OyengaProducer]

Arianne B No

[@nkwari]

OMG this is outstanding. And there's no "interviewer" there to be interrupting their train of thought.

[@Raymo2u]

Because its a propaganda piece, plain and simple. Equal outcome is ridiculous. Realistically if there was equal outcome everyone in the 1% (I.E. those same complainers above ) would get paid a fraction of what they do now, the majority of people get paid less than $15/hour and their hairdressers are getting paid close to 4-5 times that....

[@serpentinefireball]

While I wish the fourth person was someone be like Constance Wu or Sandra Oh, credit to Emma for not trying to speak over the issues, there are so many roundtables where you will see that behaviour, white actors and actresses interrupting people of colour to explain people of colour's struggle to them.

[@ayjaybay93]

serpentinefireball yes this should have been a five person panel with an Asian woman or other minority not currently represented. I think Emma on this panel is important addition *because* she didn’t say much. We tell people to listen and learn she clearly is a great example of doing just that. She engages when she has something to add from her experience, but in areas she’s ignorant too she listens. And hopefully as she listens and learns she can become more vocal like Ellen is.

[@ldd972]

ok we get it you wanted Constance Wu...that's the 3rd time you're saying almost the same thing in the comments section. But I agree with you about Emma, she sat there and eat her food as she should've.

[@serpentinefireball]

@@ldd972 OOh hi comment police I didn't see you there, I am sorry next time i will make sure to consult you before commenting. its entirely my fault that I commented and then saw that someone also agreed with how Emma wasn't able to contribute much so agreed with them too. Let me tell you a secret, people can comment hundred times and that is okay and allowed, especially if its not hurting anyone., but let me know your working hours so that I can come and consult you first before commenting next time.

[@serpentinefireball]

@@ayjaybay93 Agreed, she showed how you can be part of the conversation yet take a step back and listen to other perspective and experiences too, without interrupting in a way most people tend to do on panels/discussions such as these.

[@keatsclub2018]

Hey there, I’m so happy to see all the reactions to this debate. I just wanted to note that actually we did ask Constance to take part, but she was unfortunately unavailable - at least we’re on the right track!

[@princesscharmaine8930]

Emma may not have talked alot but I guess she is learning from these veteran actresses. She is young and this is an eye opener for her in the industry she revolves in.

[@cindyt3578]

That was excellent! Thank you, especially to Ellen for calling out the current interview she's in and having them making it more diverse. This was one of the best realest interviews I've seen on this topic + they were all dressed so well, and looked amazing.

[@newsilentloyalties877]

It's all delusion

[@allenpayne927]

Ellen came to slay

[@primejudicator7817]

Ellen looks like she just came from kicking someone's ass and is on her way to kick someone else's ass after this taping. I applaud her courage and her conviction. She intends to make the change that she wants to see happen. Mad props to her.

[@maryetuk7628]

This. This. This. This. My strength has been renewed because of this... I thank Ellen, Gina and Gabrielle for their words, sharing their experiences... Thank you Net-A-Porter for filming and shedding the moon and sun on what goes on in the industry and in the same breath American society at large....I am so grateful and thankful right now. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@ladyyelle8271]

Meredith Grey I have been loving you for 10 years and now than ever. Love your strong character and talking louder for those without a voice.

[@rahniyyahparker8693]

Ik I love Meredith Grey too but her name is Ellen Pompeo, Meredith is such a great character and we should be so lucky to have her but we should be even more lucky and blessed that we have Ellen Pompeo in this world bc she is such an amazing human beam and she has such an amazing spirit so next time you want to speak on her call her Ellen Pompeo instead of Meredith unless u are talking about the character instead of the real person behind there. No hard feelings bc I agree so much on this comment but I just wanted to correct u🙂

[@ancestormoon7]

Ellen clear your schedule because the amount of thanksgiving/cookouts invites is going to be unreal...also Emma being there is good because a conversation with only ppl who are informed, are enlightened will not impact change. There needs to be Emmas at the table, thats how real change happen.

[@vuyolwethu_m26]

I love how you put that. I mean what's the point of preaching to the choir? Have someone there who will come out with a new perspective. She now knows it's up to her as well to speak up for POC.

[@vuyolwethu_m26]

@Kongo Bongo more people of color doesn't mean less anything. It's a really big and fast growing industry, there's room to give jobs to POC without TAKING jobs away.

[@GrinMonister]

@Kongo Bongo don't call a viewpoint bullshit just because you don't agree with it. Your viewpoint doesn't invalidate theirs just as theirs doesn't invalidate yours. Listening and taking in what others have to say and keeping it in mind while you walk around the world is what is going to make the world a better place (which is what most of us want). If it doesn't change your viewpoint oh well no big deal. Now you know the other side of the argument more in depth (which is never a negative).

[@brittanybrown4205]

Gabby saying what Monique said but less defensively and we all know as a Black person you cannot do anything defensively without seeming aggressive.

[@shenathediva1089]

Agreed. But I hated the way social media trolls and media treated Monique. 🤔 #js *knowledge is key.

[@noribu6941]

Disagree. Monique was speaking on her behalf. These women are speaking on behalf of e everyone else.

[@JennHayden]

@@noribu6941 you may not have heard monique speak on it then if that is what you think. she has a podcast and has done several interviews before during and after her 'comments' where it is very very clear that she is speaking on behalf of others.

[@yochacha]

ELLEN GOT ME CRYIN WITH HER OVER HEAR!!

[@mandy]

🙌🏻 Fantastic interview. Excellent role models in the industry

[@mandy]

@Tyler Mayhem awww, oh Tyler

[@mandy]

@Tyler Mayhem TYLER! BUT WHAT OF YOUR SURGEON SUGGESTIONS?!

[@mandy]

Gosh, it's like chatting to an NPC with a bad script

[@mandy]

@Tyler Mayhem Someone help Tyler, he's stuck on a loop. Hugs as always, babe xx

[@arnoldmogielinski93]

​@Tyler Mayhem You're a pathetic insecure joke of a man. Thank u, next. Now stop wasting ur breath (cuz time, that you've got a ton on your hands I'm sure, judging by your persistent atatcks under every single comment) and lay off of the brave women that are on the right side of things before we'll have you restricted, troll.

[@JustJRR]

Wow. That was completely breathtaking. By being specific about some of the hurdles they face as women in the industry, the message became infinitely relatable. This is something every actor, director, writer, producer, grip, camera person, AD, P.A. & everyone else involved in this industry needs to hear.

[@mmaolisae3675]

Ahhh I want more!! What a great discussion. God bless Gabrielle Union for keeping it ALL the way real 👏🏾👏🏾 Love that Ellen is such an ally. Love that Gina was so honest and vulnerable. Wanted to her more from Emma since she's the youngest. Her perspective would be very interesting. Really love them all. Great job Net-a-Porter!

[@babyyodachelsea7034]

Emma being a student is to be commended.. so many people in our age group fail to do so... and when we consider Emma’s accolades as an actress it makes it even more impressive she still had the humility to sit and absorb!!!

[@yenya76]

Ellen Pompeo, you have my out most respect. It is dificult to recognized the problem even more act upon it to make a change in such a cultural scale. Ellen your sensitivity and courage towards women of color and inclusivity gives me hope that one day we will all be living life circunstances in equal grounds. Thank you Ms Union and Ms Rodriguez for being the force of this movement and Ms Robert for opening her heart to these wise women, Ms Roberts you have the choice now to move the direction of this conversation. Thank you ladies 🙏1❤.

[@jermekajay6928]

I love when I catch interviews like this talking about real issues rather than a bunch of drama filled questions or questions revolving around nonsense I love a good real talk put them in their place interview

[@expatlifestyle6069]

Drop the mic 🎤 Ellen Pompeo. This brings tears and joy all at the same time. I’ve been in finance for over 25 years and pay equity is still a problem. Thank you ladies

[@ninnaaaaaaaaaa]

HOLY CRAP. I am so in awe of this interview & these women. This even put a knot in my throat. Knowing I get paid less than my male co workers because I'm a hispanic women but do the exact SAME work. I felt what Gina said "Because I think I first went through the appreciation and grattitude for being here.. stage." Asking for a raise it challenging. And again if they say no it's like they said if I don't keep it someone else will take it. So us women and men really have to stand up for each other.

[@cineph1e]

I hear you. This made me SO glad I stepped up this year and started asking for what I was worth. Hardest thing in the world to do though, especially as a freelancer!

[@ninnaaaaaaaaaa]

@juan hoshkaboo My co workers told me how much they make.

[@ninnaaaaaaaaaa]

@juan hoshkaboo Should've figured you were a troll and have the time.. with the other comments you've made.

[@ninnaaaaaaaaaa]

@ROGAN 1.) My co workers and I were discussing how much we make and BOOM.. I found out.... WHAT A MYSTERY HUH!!!??!?! 2.) It can't be that I'm not great at what I do because I have gotten many job offers from several different companies but I've declined for personal reasons. I'm good at my job. Over qualified for it. Better than several even. So if we take out the me being lazy or whatever-it-is-YOU think I lack .. what are the reasons we're left with? I know you see it. I just think YOU LACK of something to comprehend what I and many many women go through. The statistics prove it. These women literally said they go through it. All it is .. is common sense really.

[@JustCallMeRock]

Wage gap does not exist

[@michaelsullivan9924]

Tears 😭. When Gab says “it wasn’t lost on her.” That she probably would have called Gina on the phone to talk to her about the lack of PoC’s on this set. I felt that so much and as we see Ellen speak her truth and Emma listening to the lives and experiences of the women around here. I am hopeful. Hopeful that we all can stand up for one another. This was brilliant. 🙏🏾🖤✊🏾

[@AntoinetteMPetty]

I am moved to tears, absolutely moved to tears. Thank you all for finding and being powerful enough to speak up🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@loulouwillis5648]

But when Monique spoke up everybody was saying she was wrong.

[@Veronique428]

Loulou Willis That part🔥🔥🔥 They even criticized her and calling her too difficult 😤

[@sykesdenali2]

Loulou Willis She’s not that famous. She’s a has-been. That matters in Hollywood. She’s not gonna get paid what Jennifer Lawrence gets paid because she doesn’t have anywhere near the demand, and that means she doesn’t generate buzz and revenue. Things have to sell for there to be money to pay. Monique doesn’t sell well. Maybe as an extra on a Tyler Perry movie. And that’s why she gets paid what she gets paid. Denzel doesn’t have any trouble getting paid. Dave Chapelle doesn’t have any trouble, either. Neither does Oprah and she’s a fat, ugly woman of color just like Monique. So, it isn’t the world against Monique because she’s black, fat or ugly. It’s the fact that the people have spoken and they said they’re not interested in movies/TV shows featuring Monique. Womp. Womp.

[@usehername1]

@@sykesdenali2 She was in an Academy Award nominated film??? And you're comparing to a white actress, not another black actress. Why is a white actress the first example you thought of

[@sykesdenali2]

usehername And? Just because you were great at one time doesn’t mean you’ll always be in demand. Coolio won a Grammy, VMA, AMA, Billboard and Kids Choice award back in ‘96. Doesn’t mean he can go pull off a sold-out stadium tour today. No one really wants to see that. Monique isn’t talentless, she’s just not hot right now. She might come back. Probably not. What you’ve accomplished in the past doesn’t mean you’re owed that demand and marketability forever.

[@Vesta0831]

This.

[@hilaireshongo1287]

Bless your heart Ellen. You are a true angel

[@heavenboundsonliibaan52]

I Agree God bless Ellen P heart

[@thegypsymovementt]

This conversation needs to be done in any type of jobs. I work in a grocery store and I've been told "if you can't work in the "department" we can find another who will" "feel lucky that your working for this company, you still have a job" "there is team work" yet management doesn't want us to have teamwork. This needs to discussed in any job. Tbh. I thinks if there was fairness, equality, and opportunities to be able to speak without being smacked on the hand. Love all that you do ladies!

[@chantethesupreme8780]

“Even though we are struggling in OUR industries, we’re struggling a lot less than people who are working normal jobs” Ellen said this within the first minute of the video, yet some of you still want to disregard their comments because of how much they make.. this is an open conversation.. if you don’t like it leave

[@pharelljo4273]

I love this conversation. Powerful women from different ethnic backgrounds, different age range, different pay structure, together having an honest conversation. No bickering, no animosity. Just absolutely respectful. They broke so many “women”stereotypes with one conversation. Impeccable. 👏🏾🙌🏾 💃🏾😊 We need more of this on TV. Not another reality show.

[@max_ammo_]

HOT ASS TEA WAS SPILLED

[@shenathediva1089]

🍵 sippin & trippin

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

Ellen Pompeo gathered their asses (talking about the company doing this interview/production)

[@sophiebromberger3313]

Ellen is so damn precious, she's just the best

[@mbaleva5677]

I am loving the courage and vulnerability of it all. I heard it all first from Ellen Pompeo 6 or 7 years ago, I think. What I'm loving more is her continuing the quest and making these hard conversations on social media.

[@FashionbyKrisImani]

THANK YOU FOR YOU COMPASSIONATE ELLEN AND YOUR GENUINE CULTURAL AWARENESS. WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU.

[@strawberrysoda5250]

Wow. Ellen Pompeo is so inspiring.

[@20gheta]

This was very uplifting. Emma gave me everything,without saying a single word, her deep and meaningful presence and impeccable ability to listen and just "be" in this, somewhat, intimidating space makes me love her even more. This whole conversation was so uplifting!!! Thank you ladies.

[@TSHILIDZI_MUNYAI]

Ellen Pompeo, you have a new fan in me

[@lea_goldsmith]

How are 6 people disliking this video. Was the hard truth too much for you??

[@virgiliosaavedra87]

Locs & Life lol they can’t handle the truth.

[@superphatgirl1709]

Those were the six white male excecs!

[@MaskOfCinder]

@juan hoshkaboo The truth is these rich women are bitching about not making even more millions. Nobody is entitled to anything. People are paid what they are worth and what they negotiate for in the acting business. No one is entitled to equal pay in Hollywood because actors are not equally good at acting or negotiating. Same goes for people behind the scenes.

[@MisterCovek]

A bunch of multi-millionaires bitching how they're underpaid.. Yeah, it's a tough thing to grasp how can someone dislike this. Gina Rodriguez bitching how a more famous actress got paid more for the same hours and same job. Is she THAT dumb? She doesn't understand how her industry works.

[@hustlehustlehustle]

How can you watch these four incredibly privileged individuals bitch about their terrible conditions and think they make sense?!?

[@aleahrosner453]

This is my favorite interview I've ever watched. These women inspire me to fight for a day when I can walk into a lab (planning to pursue a degree in molecular/developmental biology) to collaborate with a truly diverse group of people and be confident that everyone is being paid equally

[@thoughts9075]

WOW Ellen is absolutely phenomenal. I had tears, she spoke from the heart

[@trishasmith3286]

This is so beautifull to watch as someone who has experienced inequality within my field and for years I never really understood the glass ceiling because it is never verbalise in a straight forward Way! because my talent has always been healed in high regard, with a very limited progress. Thank you 💙

[@jimnge]

These ladies just made me cry. Thank you so much for your bravery and for voicing out these things we have in our hearts but can hardly say it.

[@whitedevil4122]

Sarcasm?

[@richardbutts852]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@roxxylala26]

YES!!!! Ms. PompeO!!!!👏👏👊👏👏. Admire ALL their courage to speak out! Support & respect each other. 😍😍😍😍😍

[@ARMY_TRINI]

this might be one of the best celebrity interviews i've ever seen

[@selinawallace5710]

I vote Ellen Pompeo as the next president of the united states!

[@mizzmari]

Will Jane the Virgin have a dark skinned Latin person on the next season?

[@synchro7451]

Laura Levros never

[@priyambadabhagawati922]

Ellen could have my kidney if she ever needs it cause girl you keep fighting and lay down the road to the world that i wanna see

[@twentysvn]

I love hearing Gina’s perspective. Grateful to have someone like her representing us in Hollywood.

[@MrOliveroky1]

I wish more white women were like Ellen.

[@questionable6213]

Shaun I second that

[@annamanchester1729]

burnt apples you must not have watched the interview at all. Fucking nimrod

[@Mia_M]

@my ancestors will emerge from the earth No their point was how you seemed to ignore the entire message of the video. She's not referencing Ellen being rich. She's speaking in regards to Ellen speaking out for other people and not just those who look like her and being informed. It isn't just rich people who have privilege. You should probably educate yourself on what privilege is.

[@cyberbully3074]

Yeah , the way she is virtue signaling is amazing!

[@JustCallMeRock]

How is this not a racist statement? Should I say I wish more black women were like etc, you would call that racist

[@ivar3086]

I love this interview they spoke so beautifully and eloquently and Ellen Pompeo is absolutely killing it. It didn't feel like Emma meshed well because she is a generation behind but I think it was important because she was listening and learning and hopefully will be able to put these messages into practices at a younger age, things that Ellen only now feels comfortable doing and that Gina and Gabrielle are only now beginning to talk about. My only problem is that whilst this was a wonderful interview, what Ellen said at the beginning about being out of the loop with 'normal' people is 100% true. This bears no impact in the real world, these women have power, caucasians so much more so and I'm glad women of colour are starting to find their voices. But 'normal' women and people of colour and minorities don't have this. In hospitals and offices and schools and shops there's is no such thing as the face of the show, people will be replaced, people do not have that power. Things can possibly change in Hollywood and I truly hope they do, but then there is truly a divide between Hollywood and the real world. Changes in Hollywood cannot & will not translate to real world changes, in the world where people truly are suffering.

[@kateausten89]

Dayyum Ellen is my absolute HERO 🦸‍♀️ to speak up like that is incredible. I’m crying too

[@saranoorain5268]

We NEED more interviews and videos like this one. I LOVE this

[@sarika811]

The rosa parks every damn day. I felt that!!!!

[@mikeyhaynes245]

Way too go.. the way Ellen “got the whole room together”.. #Priceless 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@stephaniegreen9599]

I want MORE interviews like this. More women, more panels, more people of color having THESE discussions publicly. This is powerful.