Thuso Mbedu - “The Woman King” & Social Impact with Paramount+ | The Daily Show

Thuso Mbedu opens up about what it was like to work with Viola Davis in “The Woman King,” why she decided to pursue acting from a social impact standpoint, and what she hopes to achieve with her new production deal with Paramount+. #DailyShow #Comedy
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[@Jeremiah-wl9dm]

Their South African accents and mannerisms got stronger during the interview. I love it❤

[@josephfoster3026]

Love it.

[@zandilenjoko3847]

Thuso toned down her American accent as well 😄🤭

[@ThokoTwala]

@@zandilenjoko3847 uYaphapha Zandile. She’s never had an American accent.

[@zandilenjoko3847]

@@ThokoTwala Ayiiik ke nawe😂💚

[@maitemalola7669]

"Bra" "Eish"...

[@mphoza351]

Trevor saying "wabona wena" and "Thuso wena" has to be the most South African thing in the entire interview cause even the accent was just Kasi 😂💕

[@lethaboselabe4001]

GPS?

[@sinotandopuzi5752]

Also that "Bra" & "Eish" from Thuso 😂😂😂❤️

[@josettexginindza]

Jesus loves you ❤️

[@Citronlover]

I am not South African and I caught that too hahah, suuuuch a wholesome interview ☺️

[@D2J8]

Translation please?!

[@CHIDOMINICA]

The Nigerian in me is sooo proud of them both!!!! Love to see Africans doing great things!!🇿🇦🇳🇬

[@africanandproud9271]

As a South African , That’s one of the things I love about our Naija family. They applaud their fellow Africans when they do great things . We love you too Nigeria.

[@abohrandy]

The bad guy in the movie is from naija huh!! 😆😆😆😆😆

[@onalennamasike2163]

Sis the South African in me is proud of Nigerian musicians

[@khanyi_zulu]

❤️🙏🏾🥰

[@josettexginindza]

Jesus loves you ❤️

[@unathimbedle7404]

I was smiling throughout the interview. You could tell that Trevor was just so proud. I am so proud of them

[@josettexginindza]

Jesus loves you

[@sxnele0.0..6]

What you said..:)

[@faithgathigia6341]

1:35 😭

[@lama3469]

This is so heart warming to watch.Yes mzantsi 🇿🇦

[@Mbongza]

Same here 😊

[@MsKay287]

Flying the South African flag up so high. So proud of these two, when people say you can't do it u'll say but Trevor and Thuso did it. 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@terrencekalonga696]

Plus the old man in wakanda his also south a African

[@Prolesh]

South African please mark a register if you are happy to see one of our own doing amazing stuff

[@hlengiwe.t.bhengu109]

🇿🇦🙋We here!!

[@Wangao613]

🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️👌🏾

[@jarredabrahams]

Here 🇿🇦

[@TaniaT6]

🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️❤️

[@africanandproud9271]

Sesifikile

[@godfusi]

Am I the only one smiling from ear to ear? I’m so proud to be a South African 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@LeratoM98]

Yeboo. Even me✨💯

[@tamara40]

Me too much 💞🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦💯💯💯🤸🤸🤸🤸🤸

[@jhmn9000]

You have to bro. Seeing your sisters and brothers winning is something joyful

[@davidzulu8730]

no I can assure you...

[@pickeychats]

Im all smiles😍🥰

[@pee-buddy]

The most African thing about this interview was the final handshake. Most Africans shake the hands of elders with two hands as a sign of respect.

[@mapule2780]

True. We greet elders like that

[@jj51424]

Trevor is older than she is. In America, is just something a man with traditional values does to a woman worthy of respect and adoration.

[@afckajjansi]

@@jj51424 They're like 5 years apart even though she looks like a teenager.

[@khanyigumpo6852]

I noticed that too. Couldn't be more proudly African! She is a well raised African woman who doesn't lose who she is.

[@princesspheto2001]

THIS! 🤍

[@breezybabe0019]

As an african, Tanzanian to be exact, am so proud seeing my fellow Africans making it big out there. ....this is lovely to see 😍

[@Prishnakdrama]

same

[@kuyonza94]

Kabisaa

[@flaviaandrew5447]

Kabisa an

[@tymonockey7682]

Definitely!!

[@monicacyprian9137]

Ndo najua leo huyu dada ni msauzi tulibishana mbaka

[@claressalucas8922]

She is so smart in not overestimating her abilities "We have action and cut in the movies, but real life?" I would like to hang out with her.

[@tamara40]

Yeah l think she so fun to hang with

[@jullietedmonds1304]

Me too!

[@blessingmathayo]

I just love how South Africans just took over the comment section …it’s so wonderful how we support our stars❤

[@ngalahansel6066]

As a Cameroonian studying in SA,I am so proud to see two S.Africans on a platform like this

[@africanqueen4667]

Or two Africans mntase.🥰😙

[@nkululekonazo5755]

Love Cameroon

[@thembi9645]

@@nkululekonazo5755 we are from there I believe, love Cameroon too 🥰..... Would love to visit one day Nd see similarities

[@dadafgf9360]

As a Cameroonian am glad to see more of us supporting each oda n also fans of the daily show , n your name sounds so familiar bro

[@ngalahansel6066]

@@dadafgf9360 hey na my who this eh? Welcome o bro (or na sis haha). You dey which side?

[@alalexander9697]

Just amazing seeing South African artist making strides in the world

[@nikinai4374]

but isnt the IMPERILISTS just taking over the AFRICAN FILM INDUSTRY in order to CONTROL IT the same way they have CONTROLLED BLACK TALENT in America? WHY doesnt Africa CREATE ist own PARAMOUNT PICTURES and enlist BLACK TALENT in it to develop a FUTURE FILM INDUSTRY thatis TRULY African? These actos are busy PAYING OUT COLONIALIST narratives!...sp there is very little that is AFRICAN about all this, its just an IMPERIALISTIC TAKE OVER of the AFRICAN TALENT-Creative, Sports, Academia, everything and ENSURING the FUTURE of their own CHILDREN on the BACKS of IGNORANT BLACK AFRICA as they did to the AMERICAN BLACK...Japanese Chinese Indians etc ALL THRIVE AND MAKE IT BIG as THEIR OWN people but BLACKS are FULLY OWNED by the WHITE imperialists both in AMerica and now in AFRICA-thats the sad story of Africa

[@ickleronny]

Thuso's smile is so beautiful and such a hardworking person.

[@mssheena24]

She is so captivating, beyond beautiful and I absolutely love the way she speaks 😍 great interview!

[@christopherjohnson9613]

My wife and I wen to this movie and we both shed some tears.. mine was kinda something caught in my eyes but it was super great .. loved it

[@mmaswimakobe3550]

Was it ?🙃🧐 I saw you Kidding😂

[@penroseidun9245]

I had to google her because the movie was my first time seeing her and I thought who’s this beautiful young girl, the shock of finding out she’s actually in her 30s made me fall in love with her. Black girls rock and she’s definitely one to watch.❤

[@ayodejiabiodun82]

Yea.. Seriously,. much love for Thuso💖 also had the shock of her age..😀 Love from Nigeria.🇳🇬

[@abdulrahmanm.bashir4878]

it was really a great movie (the woman king)..you really inspire me thuso...the way she said "we don't do it for the money...I love that part.. thumbs up

[@femogq8423]

Please don't fall in love with her. 😍She is mine

[@africanandproud9271]

@@femogq8423Exactiy . You must protect what’s yours.😂

[@robbycarson4999]

4 Real though! She cld easily pass for 20 smthg! She z got that natural beauty!!

[@chinoisachebe975]

I'm still salted that many people didn't get to watch her performance in " the Underground Railroad". Still gives me chills, to this day...

[@KatieGray1]

i think that's because of Amazon and how few great streaming shows they had when it came out, like people weren't taking them seriously as a video streamer even now I forget about them because HBO has better hype

[@chinoisachebe975]

@@KatieGray1 that could be a reason.

[@boynamedlizz]

well Im definitely going to watch that now

[@vbruby07]

​@@boynamedlizz Same.

[@tiffanyanderson9437]

She was amazing in Underground Railroad. Reminded me of the great Ruby Dee.

[@SikiDlanga]

Loved it. The more Trevor spoke, the more Thuso's accent moved back home lol. What a great girl! What a treasure and a gift to have someone so gifted and influencial knowing WHAT her gift and platform is for! Social change! What a great time to be alive!

[@onscreenwithamke]

Great interview!! She’s so gorgeous, and smart and talented!! She’s gonna go far! Can’t wait for her projects with paramount plus

[@khanyigumpo6852]

Love the African handshake done as a sign of respect that Thuso did at the end. Definitely daughter of African soil. It's those small things that make us who we are ❤️

[@josettexginindza]

Jesus loves you ❤️

[@lotusphoenix8]

They both did 💗

[@melindahmkhwanazi]

She's so relaxed in this interview it's amazing!!!

[@MarcusDailyMedia]

Because its a fellow South African conducting the interview. It's home for her...

[@lifestyle_vu6798]

🥺🥺❤️❤️

[@muliyechuula9098]

My fellow Africans and fellow SADC members. this Zambian is so proud right now and forever!!!!!!!!

[@leigh4326]

One love from SA to Zambia ❤️❤️❤️

[@latilemasisani8722]

Loving your comment here from a zed woman

[@lilithrogers5204]

What a beautiful, talented, inspiring woman.....so glad she's taking on the projects she believes in...YES

[@zeesspace8145]

That handshake at the end 🥺 true African children showing respect to one another 🙌🏽❤️ love it!

[@HebrewIsraelite6737]

It's a masonic handshake

[@Kandikanediaries]

🤞🏽 love to see

[@pumlakambule8297]

Thank you Universe😊 Thank you to our Democracy❤️ Thank you two South Africans😘 Thank you for lifting Africa Thank you for being Inspirational Thank you to your families. Thank you to your fans around the World.😊❤️❤️

[@josettexginindza]

Jesus loves you ❤️

[@malcolmxxx4616]

Democracy yenzeni?? 😆 Hai Push suy'baxa

[@josettexginindza]

@@malcolmxxx4616 Jesus loves you ❤️

[@josettexginindza]

@@LeRoux2451 Jesus loves you

[@khanyi_zulu]

​@@LeRoux2451 was about to say this. 🙏🏾

[@aphindilekotana9779]

Thuso Mbedu I am screaming ❤️ I love her ..

[@SikiDlanga]

I must say, I love how proudly South African black South Africans are. Let's keep it going.

[@leigh4326]

Oh yes we have too 👏🏽 Our freedom was not free. 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 we are here and “let us shatter the ceilings” as former Miss Universe Zozibini said.

[@africanandproud6792]

It's so true Sisi. Yazi abelungu have connections overseas. They can just go and relocate to Canada or Australia or the UK. Thina as black South Africans have nowhere else to go. South African is the only home we have. We have to make it work.

[@leigh4326]

@@africanandproud6792 and even if we go we have to plow back for our own people. We are all we have Bethuna ❤️🙏🏽

[@africanandproud6792]

@@leigh4326 Exactly. Very well said.

[@zasembomkhize370]

proudly 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@sngray11]

What a great interview between two incredible South Africans! 💗

[@josettexginindza]

Jesus loves you ❤️

[@GeekGhostGamerTop]

Trevor really enjoys interviews with his fellow countrymen, you see the ooze it gives him, this is awesome 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@akeinoxiong9256]

She is gorgeous. I still can’t believe she’s 31. I would’ve thought she was 18

[@bevilcharles3058]

" We are not following the money... we are following purpose " well said sis. Wish many actors could think like this.

[@loisannlovelace8988]

I can listen to her talk forever….so intelligent!!! She’s a whole force to reckon with❤❤❤❤

[@kaizerbeatz_]

This is amazing. I was smiling throughout this whole interview. Congratulations to Thuso Mbedu for flying our flag high 🇿🇦❤

[@ofentsemolefe2026]

Our South African women are beautiful and talented. 😩🔥

[@tshidi129]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LeratoM98]

💯❤️

[@africanandproud9271]

Jealous down .

[@mfundobrian8403]

Making us proud Thuso, an inspiration to young women

[@duduzilemtshali2885]

I've been smiling throughout the whole interview 😊. I love this for both of them😍

[@tina1908]

As soon as I learned she was from SA, I was excited to find out not if but when she'd be on the show. Love, love the Woman King : ) She is a budding start!

[@gundomatumba191]

It's amazing to see my fellow South Africans making it big in the USA🇺🇸 and Hollywood to be precise. Great examples are Thuso Mbedu, Trevor Noah, Nomzamo Mbatha, Pearl Thusi, John and Atandwa Kani, Charlize Theron, Terry Pheto, Elon Musk, Justin Gabriel, Adam Rose, Sharlto Copley, Troye Sivan and Siv Ngesi amongst others. I am very proud of you guys.❤️🇿🇦

[@Briscosnowman]

"We are very very prooooud" (you know the accent🤣)

[@gundomatumba191]

@@Briscosnowman Lol ntwana😂😂

[@all_things_futbol]

Trevor and Thuso you're amazing but you Castor???

[@gundomatumba191]

@@all_things_futbol Lol, Daywalker😂

[@all_things_futbol]

@@gundomatumba191 Sho!!!! 🤣

[@maipficharity458]

"We're not following the money, We're following Purpose, We're following changing people's lives" Thuso... that one right there shheeesh🔥🙌🏼🙆🏾‍♂️_Find You. Thats all she's saying🤝🏼

[@TheTrustinlife]

The Madagascar person that I am is soooo proud and so happy to see two talented Africans, shining and acknowledging their culture at this global stage.

[@goodbrother1000]

She is Lovely! More importantly, I really like how Trevor shakes her hand in the end. It demonstrated love & respect! ✊

[@sibonisosangweni7103]

The South African mannerisms got me smiling ❤️🇿🇦

[@seunajayinigerian1279]

This woman is stunning!

[@demanny_]

I can't believe she's 31... Looks so young

[@jacaranda100]

Hehehe. It's only in Africa where people believe 31-year olds should look wrinkled and tired. She looks young and 31 IS young.

[@demanny_]

@@jacaranda100 I didn't say that. I mean she doesn't look 31 and yes 31 is young. But she looks more like a teenager or in her early 20s

[@truesouth6532]

@@demanny_ I know exactly what you mean she looks like she's in her early 20s,but I also agree with Jacaranda that in Africa we have a tendency of aging people, in some countries you'd be 40 and still be young.

[@demanny_]

@@truesouth6532 You're right

[@africanqueen4667]

@@jacaranda100 Rest please honey🙄🙄

[@LukeO870]

Trevor's Skills As A Host...Bar None...Priceless.

[@oldmanfromoc7684]

Trevor always does his homework, asks the right questions, Never a dull moment!

[@aylinalpaslan8071]

"Nawi" her name in the movie, is actually the name of the last Dahomey Amazon to exist, I don't think they mentioned that in the credits but its such a cool detail

[@queenemma4250]

Love them to bits! Fly that South African flag high guys you make us proud.

[@Zee-qm3vr]

As a Kenyan, am proud of these two plus our very own Lupita Nyongo. 🇰🇪 🇰🇪

[@witnessneo1349]

i could not stop smiling throughout the interview... i am a south african and seeing 2 south africans sitting in an american biggest show in the world, just inspires me alot... thank you trevor and thuso for paving a way for us

[@cbryce9243]

Great guest, Trevor! Respect. Bowing to Her Majesty. Thuso Mbedu, I am so excited to see the show and will be happy to support movies that make and encourage social change. R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

[@namakandomufana5193]

Wonderful interview! Congratulations Thuso and Trevor 😁

[@chidinmamarvellous4961]

As a Nigerian when it comes to movie I give it up to my fellow Africans which is South Africa, Big up to you guys❤️

[@africanandproud9271]

When it comes to music , I as a South African give it to my beautiful Naija family. We love you guys. 🇿🇦🇳🇬

[@mohauntaopane4264]

It’s been a long time since I’ve watched a movie twice in a row and it was mostly because of her. Amazing performance. Proud South African.

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

Thuso went to the same school as my younger sisters PMB GHS (which I didn't know) and is from my hometown Pietemaritzburg. But never knew that till she blew up globally. I hope this inspires the kids in Pietermaritzburg.

[@josettexginindza]

Jesus loves you ❤️

[@AlekaKhay1]

Not the South African in me getting excited when Thuso said "Eish". Lovely interview!

[@vuyophandle1903]

Great interview between two great South Africans. Awesome! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@lagunn327]

She is absolutely gorgeous! And so talented ❤

[@naedee759]

Trevor looked and felt at home. So proud and relaxed. I love to see this. Congratulations indeed Thuso!

[@sonwabotshambu]

I just love Thuso Mbedu and she always amazes me in her roles 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nkosinathinxumalo8576]

Love watching this 🇿🇦😍 The Women King is a great movie

[@okuhleqasana830]

A moment of pride as a South African. Thuso and Trevor doing the most sana. Siyanithanda🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@faiththomas1749]

To my Daily show fandom family , after 2 years I can reveal that I working on my first set of comic books

[@researchmanager9454]

Congrats!.... Let us know how it goes...

[@Wangao613]

So proud of them 🇿🇦❤️

[@HamyBerry]

So proud of both of them. Love my South African brothers 🇸🇳❤️

[@nkululekonazo5755]

Love you ❤️👑🖤 too bro,🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@lindawilliams8715]

Absolutely talented and absolutely gorgeous. Here's wishing you absolute success!

[@wairimumukuria959]

Thuso is so brilliant on Woman King ❤️ May she continue 🙏🏿

[@toe708]

From the the diaspora 🇺🇸🇯🇲 and I’m proud of you South Africa ❤️

[@mightyrsa9772]

I've been waiting for this moment since they did the virtual interview 🙌🏽

[@PharaohVanAensland]

"wena Thuso" hahaha, abantu bethu! Love seeing South Africans doing great things.

[@pelicancovebeach2873]

What does it mean?

[@keepitfrankwithfentse]

It something we say in different situations. Both negative n positive...e.g. Wena mara which directly translated means "really you" but you could be expressing disappointment

[@SiyaTheeInertV10LIN]

@@keepitfrankwithfentse 😂 funny enough "mara wena" has a positive connotation

[@keepitfrankwithfentse]

@@SiyaTheeInertV10LIN lol hence why I said it could go either way if you think about it

[@truesouth6532]

@@SiyaTheeInertV10LIN it carries both connotations, depending on the context.

[@curlycreolechick]

He does it again!!! Another person I loved getting to know! They are beautiful people!! Thank you Trevor’🙏🏼

[@xoliswaduma7569]

She's so well spoken, I'm inspired.

[@boynamedlizz]

YES THUSO YES, those are the kinds of movies we need, Thank you for existing

[@samirmuhammad1781]

I absolutely loved her in the Underground Railroad. She was amazing

[@lutaayam]

South African women are some of the most beautiful in the world

[@tshidi129]

PERIOD!!!!!!

[@africanandproud9271]

No lie detected that.

[@victoreddy5543]

She's my favorite cast in the movie. Beauty and strength perfectly blended.

[@boitumelorachel6560]

Our two national treasures#proudlysouthafrican 🇿🇦

[@otshepengmothoa7590]

Goosebumps throughout what was a heartfelt performance in The Woman King and now this wholesome interview. Super proud of Thuso and Trevor. Outstandingly raising the South African flag higher and higher. 🇿🇦🎉

[@olebogengthekisho3594]

Thuso felt at home in this interview, you could see how relaxed, excited etc she is at the same time. 😊

[@Bellaisyourgirl]

So proud of both of them, especially Thuso not to take away from Trevor. Having learn a little bit of Thuso story, this makes me happy for her.

[@lebogangchaw]

Wow , what a beautiful interview to watch! So proud of both Trevor and Thuso 🇿🇦🇿🇦🙌

[@mapsonthemap4529]

This is one of the best interviews I have watched… love you a Thuso and Trevor

[@tshepisothelmamasehla720]

This right here is a proud moment for a lot of us. Big up to you Thuso.... and I tell you this is only the beginning of greater things for you in this industry and the rest of the world.

[@Hi.Shadow]

Her smile shines like the sunrise. Beautiful.

[@thabangmagana869]

Oh man South Africa🙌🏿 🇿🇦

[@josettexginindza]

Jesus loves you ❤️

[@phillynurse9492]

I too couldn't stop smiling throughout this interview! Their connection and energy was like the best ever, so proud of her representation of her culture, homeland, and how she honors and respects working with Viola on the film. Love Thuso she's a true artist!

[@africanandproud6792]

You can see she loves Viola.

[@kevinsupreme2514]

Wow, her smile froze me for a second. So sweet and beautiful.❤

[@itscyberqueen13]

I watched the film and cried 3 times. The 3rd time was happy tears at the end. Beautiful film. I hope it touches everyone it is seen by.

[@cheesecoole]

That "uyabona wena!" could only come from one place in the world. 🇿🇦

[@King_Mory]

Her laugh is so infectious. I love her 😊

[@thabangmagongoa8707]

I'm glad how Thuso's accent came back home as the conversation progressed.

[@muhalimodike1732]

Yaaaaas, so glad

[@ameakafatima2385]

I remember her from MTV Shuga Down South. She was amazing there. Proud to see her progress. ❤️ from Cameroon

[@archanaramesh4702]

Ok but why was there a genuine connection throughout the entire interview but especially the handshake at the end.

[@user-jn7mz2iw5i]

After reading Trevor’s book “Born a Crime”, I am so so sad he is ending his show. Thank you for sharing your life story, loved your book! It is so inspiring to see your success. All the best, will miss ya!!!

[@flex_sa]

This has to be thee most natural interview for these two Thusa saying "bra!?" Trevor saying "yabona wena!" Totally love it 🇿🇦

[@jacquijohnson6143]

Such an insightful interview!!

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes

[@leonidasspyropoulos849]

Awesome video, people like you two make this world a better place for all.

[@laflacea6868]

This was a great interview. Congratulations to her!! 🎉

[@josettexginindza]

Jesus loves you

[@bbm2116]

Flawless beauty if there's such a word. She's so beautiful 💛💛💛