Michaela Coel - “I May Destroy You” & Writing About Sexual Assault |The Daily Social Distancing Show

[@fourthgirl]

I have adored her since Chewing Gum. She is truly talented and a beauty.

[@swtstgrlcaroline]

Fourthgirl that was her?! I loved that!!

[@hawihawi9260]

Same! Chewingum is my favourite

[@thespacemelody]

Yes!

[@ConceiveBelieveAchieveTarot]

Absolutely amazing!

[@lacamaradefanny]

same!

[@nicatnight70]

"A theft of consent." What a brilliant concept! Nuance matters. Thank you both Michaela and Trevor for this great conversation. And Michaela for your AMAZING show.

[@Visplight]

In contract law, if you conceal or neglect to inform the other party of a significant fact that could affect their decision to agree, it's the same as active deception and the contract can be nullified. So the concept has existed for a long time, just not applied as openly to sexual relationships.

[@Visplight]

@Daniel Hostetler Uh, no... I'm talking about contract law. Hence my use of the phrase "in contract law." Torts are a separate issue.

[@millionairemoney9922]

I think the world doesn't understand what they lose when they don't listen to diverse writers and stories. You don't know... genius

[@angela.iranna]

This was beautifully written. I agree wholeheartedly.

[@YoliGSXR]

Absolutely!!

[@alondathomas293]

Trofoot: For real-----even white people are getting sick and tired of the same old narratives about white people done over and over again, and being more receptive to stories being told from people who aren't white or male for a change because they're different, which is really good.

[@funkhouse5936]

Well said I spend my time watching movie across the globe and its given me different perceptive and I appreciate other cultures

[@tammyd4110]

Amen.

[@sakinahdiane7505]

Michaela Coel is STUNNING 😍

[@dr.100purrscent5]

Her bone structure is straight from the Gods! Stunning is a perfect description. 👍

[@aubreydaniels3994]

Amen to that!!

[@Pluralofvinylisvinyls]

Hi, I’m Miguel Coel

[@taraphillips4291]

I just love Trevor's love of Black women. He is all about loving on Black women and all of our complexity and you can tell it comes from the deep love he has for his mother and grandmother. Love, love, love!

[@davidadams2395]

He asked Michaela such compelling questions regarding the show, and one could see in Michaela's eyes that she was loving Trevor's lines of reasoning.

[@sanelisiwebhengu9403]

@Lwandile M rather delete your comment. 1stly "coloured" is a culture & Trevor does not identify with that culture. He is mixed raced & identifies as black. He also has right to hire whoever he feels will do a great job regardless of their race. You're so misinformed.

[@sanelisiwebhengu9403]

@Lwandile M I really don't understand your line of questioning. What do you mean when you say "What about black women?" Trevor's story is not about black women, it is about his black mom & that's it. The story doesn't need a black director. The only thing that would be wrong is it the story was written by a white woman. Now we already know that's not the case since the movie is based on Trevors real life. It's his personal project & not something he owes to anybody. You make valid points that aren't relevant to Trevor & his project sadly. His story isn't fictional so it doesnt matter who directs as long as the story final product is authentic.

[@sanelisiwebhengu9403]

@Lwandile M I don't know what industry you are in but as a writer & director myself, what I've picked up from all you have said is that you don't really understand the role of a Director in feature film or any other production.

[@yayalee8114]

@Lwandile M his father is white. Does not change his love for black women. You are ignorant

[@Nipponsuki]

Netflix totally low balled this beautiful talented black women and I am glad she found a much better fit for her show than what they were offering. I hope this can serve as a lesson that you can't just say Black Lives Matter when you are not willing to pay your workers what you know they are worth.

[@ieatgremlins]

Netflix is super shitty to their creators ... what a shame.

[@samukelephiri6310]

They didn’t just low ball her, they wanted to completely own the copyright to the show. She wanted to keep ownership, or at least a percentage of the copyright. I’m also glad she didn’t take the deal.

[@codebrker24]

HBO has traditionally been friendly to diverse creators.

[@zabssoutherngirl2019]

A one million dollar check isn't something to frown on. However, she scrapped the deal with them bc they wanted 100% of the rights to her show, which was indeed foul...

[@sylvias190]

Say it again for the fake allies in the back 👏👏

[@Gthefray]

Watching I May Destroy You without knowing anything beforehand was the best decision. Michaelas talent and insights are just unmatched. Love all of her work.

[@ieatgremlins]

Thanks for the comment, I was gonna read a bit about it before hand but I’ll go in cold now.

[@ThriftDiving]

She is such an interesting and intelligent women! And beautiful! She's got a face that you would never be able to forget. :) Love the show, too!

[@deeya]

Her cheeks goes on for days. The bald look is very hard to do right, but she pulls it off.

[@tdurran]

Love Michaela Coel. She's brilliant in everything she's in.

[@lovely-mk4rt]

She’s writes the shows she’s in too!

[@politereminder6284]

She steals every scene she's in.

[@NewHopeJedi]

Michaela is a creative genius. Loved her in Chewing Gum and love her in I May Destroy You.

[@oldanslo]

She was also great in Black Earth Rising.

[@anidiquaojala1804]

She's phenomenal

[@NewHopeJedi]

@@oldanslo thank you for the suggestion. 👍

[@aviralgupta393]

I like her. She asked if she could swear on the show which shows how different cultures are in the the world.

[@AxxLAfriku]

My haters throw rocks at me and it hurts. I hope they don't throw The Rock at me because I like him as an actor. GAGAGAGAGA!!! I am funny!!! For more amazing jokes you have to visit my YT site, dear abiral

[@watcherenjoyer123]

@AxxL Whatever happened to you bragging about having 2 famous youtube girlfriends. If you really wanted people to watch you tell them what it’s about.

[@justsaying3729]

I love her accent...."It's been lovely". (smile)😉😉😉

[@kem-margarvey8569]

@@AxxLAfriku m mm?mm m l mmmmmm mm m mmmmmmm

[@LeezPgh]

Trevor.. I think you may be one of the top 10 men out there. Your empathy and understanding of a women’s perspective and your desire to understand is truly healing to my soul. I really hope you read and take in this gratitude. It is very genuine. And as a comic especially... to be able to hold your own so powerfully without sexism and actually while dissecting and exposing sexism. You may be the only male comic doing this. And you are doing it powerfully. And you are making a big difference in the world.

[@bettykhuboni8758]

Beautifully said!!!!

[@ukwelimmoja725]

Trevor is a really excellent interviewer. Really asks some insightful questions

[@hopeo-w5961]

yeah. I was happy to hear her here with Trevor. I have listened to some interviews with Michaela about this show and many interviewers were really phoning it in.

[@ablueslenz]

I hope Michaela Coel plays Nina Simone in a biopic; I see Simone’s beautiful face every time I see Coel.

[@starchile7518]

WAAAAAYYYYY better fit than zoe Saldana!!! Arrrggh!!!

[@currentresident3775]

Yes! You're right. 🔥👑

[@mdoudow]

a relevant remark, since she starred as Simone in the film Been So Long (2018) ;)

[@bkilg2509]

YEEESSSSSS she does beautiful and crazy arse psycho lady well!

[@bkilg2509]

@@mdoudow thank you for saying that ! I will be looki g for that now

[@BearingMySeoul]

Michaela looks so cute here! And I'm vibing on how natural both of them are letting their hair look! 😁

[@lacidawson]

Stunning as always.

[@musicbykg]

this

[@DuranmanX]

If Seinfeld can be about nothing, this can be about everything

[@avlivinggolden]

Yep!

[@truestdude]

💯

[@soullooker]

I loved that

[@shyloh-symonebailey4077]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@tajmacameron1693]

Wonderfully stated

[@VictoriousDestiny]

I just love her and her depth. There's so many puddles in the world and she is the ocean.

[@beetee8798]

I feel like Trevor and Michaela have a vibe. Is it just me? 😅

[@reneehaynes2161]

Mos def

[@dolcemusica4832]

I mean he did say "Michaela, I could talk to you forever".......

[@DivaDen]

Do we say that with every single girl that shows up on the show? But yes I agree 🥰

[@DivaDen]

@@dolcemusica4832 the lady person he talked to forever was Zeba and he missed his opportunity with her😔

[@skyhawk2758]

it's not just you!! haha!!

[@christinaconway75]

This show is so brilliant. I had no idea she was also the writer and creator of the show. That is a huge amount of work to take on. She’s an outstanding creative and powerful voice I hope we get to hear from for ages.

[@janismcgowan9283]

Excellent interview. I’m a soon to be 69 yr old woman and the series blew me away. It was very thoughtful, provocative and insightful. Her monologue in episode 8 caused me to burst into tears as it so aptly conceptualized some of my own experiences in a few different kind of relationships. They were tears of affirmation along with instilling a sense of confirmation. Needless to say, she brings a whole lot to the table!

[@toddmurphy6904]

I could listen to the both of you forever, Trevor and Michaela...excellent conversation!!!

[@sonialoves]

When I say I absolutely loved every moment of this “ I may destroy you “ show. I wish I can meet her and hug her and tell her thank you so much for every part from beginning to end truly hit home for me and I’m so grateful to see raw footage of what truly is happening out here to make people feel like damn I am not the only one that went through and this and how to look outside the box in hopes that someone found an answer to their pain to be able to get up everyday and move forward knowing you’re not alone and it will get better as long as you show up for your self and love yourself everyday because at the end all things have a bigger purpose for each and everyone of us If you’re reading this ... just know Every morning you wake up.... You have a purpose so move forward with intention and love yourself every single moment of every single day 🤍when you do God or if you believe in the universe will have all the right people come into your life as many will walk away to make room for the great ones for the next level of your life. 🤍

[@CornellG]

Trevor, go ahead and get her number and take her out. They'd make a good couple.

[@itsaasdzani1455]

@NASdaq dowJONES because hes lonely! Lol jk

[@swtstgrlcaroline]

NASdaq dowJONES every single female. Charlize ... date her... Liza Koshy... crushing on her... Lily Singh... crushing. This lady. Crushing. I think he’s just listening.

[@CornellG]

@NASdaq dowJONES It's a joke. Calm yourself iago.

[@justsaying3729]

Why do "you people" think Trevor has to try and hook up with every female he interviews?? No I didn't see a vibe Bee.

[@joyell5410]

I thought so too. He just looked different in this episode. Sparks, perhaps?

[@susanrigby7755]

I love listening to her explain her process and just how she views the world. I could listen to her all day too.

[@creamfilled08]

Same!! I have been marathoning through all of the clips of her on youtube.....my mind is blown away each time with her authenticity!

[@Gthefray]

The Best! Absolutely love her! What a brilliant show she created. It leaves such an imprint on you. The series forces you to examine so many important questions and challenges your initial reaction to certain situation in the best of ways. Just amazing work. And the music, the acting, the humour on top of everthing else - perfection!

[@israeliana]

I love MICHAELA COEL. 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@lucyfern5254]

She's beautiful!!!This sounds like a great series! Im going to definitely watching it!

[@angelajohnsonkeys4199]

You should! So much happens in each 30min episode. So beautifully done!

[@broscience1108]

It was good

[@Empress1014_]

Finished a week ago after seeing Adele rave about it on Instagram. It’s honestly one of the best series I’ve seen in quite some time.

[@maryjane2965]

Omg what a treat two of the greatest people on earth 😍😍

[@itsaasdzani1455]

They would make a cute couple

[@frizzkidd]

Absolutely love the show!! She's touching on so many topics that need to be discussed openly. She also does it with GREAT writing! Cheers!!😘

[@amarlindo2451]

Beautiful. My daughter introduced me to her show and ever since I was hooked. She have a lot to say about everything although society still wants to suppress us from discussing and understanding. Michaela, thank you so much for a Awesome new, refreshing open mind show. Love the part about the period, 100% true. Please, please, don’t stop writing and bringing these important discussions on your show. I can wait for your next. ❤️😊👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@kimberlyv3283]

So hard not to love & respect this woman. I’m in awe every time I c her interview. Bravo & cheers to her continued success.

[@katemcmens4507]

I met Michaela Coel in Ghana yesterday and she was just very thing. She so humble, kind, polite and down to earth 🌍. Just the few hours I communicated with her and I must say she is the nicest person I have ever met❤️

[@NELSONVANSCHALKWYK]

Whew, a friend suggested I watch the show right after I turned 18. The best suggestion of my life, I wish I could go back to the first time I watched the series. Such a/an captivating, uncomfortable, moving, educational, eye-opening, riveting and amazing experience. The writing of the show is the best I have seen thus far, it is simply the best show ever. It explores literally every theme you can think of, makes you question your beliefs and leaves you realising how life is not binary. It is also going to withstand the test of time because it forever remains relevant to everything happening in the world. Thank you so much Michaela for this undeniable masterpiece!

[@mpatreece2726]

I saw Michaela's face and immediately hit the LIKE button! Love her work!

[@jacquin.799]

She’s absolutely amazing. That’s all I can say. I love the show! Haven’t seen a show in a long time that forces you think and consider and reflect. It’s just simply amazing

[@thestormlscoming]

Yes to everything! Yes to the conversation, the nuance of the show, and it being about everything! Cuz it really is. And a special yes to her depiction of periods and pulling a tampon out during sex and the discussion around the blood clot. This was the first time I’ve seen this type of reality depicted on screen

[@realtalkswithdena]

This show IS about EVERYTHING!

[@Stargate-ge4ii]

😳 did anyone notice that Michaela looks like Neytiri in Avatar?! 🥰 Very unique features. Such a beauty 🌷

[@tayb838]

Yassss I was thinking the same thing. That's why watched the video

[@klaudheath2665]

Damn ...yes my little brain was wracking on that one ,she does indeed

[@amigodossantos4129]

😁🇹🇿 Grüße aus dem sonnigen Tanzania. Pole pole Trevor

[@elwoodzmake]

Unique features sure, but doesn't look like an blue alien...

[@clarencedavis1]

Really great to see Michaela Cork on your show. I've just started following what she's doing in this unbalanced industry. Make me proud.

[@amymarckel420]

I’ve been a bit obsessed with her ever since watching her in Chewing Gum. Happy to see she’s being recognized for her amazing work in I May Destroy You.

[@LeezPgh]

Thank you Trevor for having such a powerful artist on your show.

[@writer4peace]

Awesome to hear Michaela - Thank you!

[@m.d.2198]

I really appreciate the work that is being created about sexual assault and rape recently. This is fantastic. Showing the perspective of the victim/survivor and all the pain and struggle and the spectrum of emotion and reactions is so important to get people to understand

[@robotempire]

I love her show, and she is easily the most beautiful woman on TV right now

[@kaimee_]

Michaela Coel is so brilliant. Just finished last night’s season finale and it’s a perfect series.

[@gaurd3]

One of the deepest shows on RIGHT NOW! I have to use subtitles in sections, but it’s all good!

[@eightysixsquarefeet]

Trevor....this interview was absolutely the BEST!! I too could listen to her alllll day. Loved her speech in Edinburgh at J. MacTaggert.

[@albatla]

Every time I watch Trevor I appreciate him more. He’s a great interviewer, he asks compelling questions that gives the guests the space to express their selves which gives very interesting interviews. I came here after finishing I may destroy you it left me speechless. Michaela is an amazing artist and a person and seeing her talk about her views is phenomenal.

[@MagdalenaShakti]

Wonderful, real, conversation between a woman and a man who both happen to be brilliant creators! Thank you!!!

[@avismcgriff3465]

Wow! Powerful & meaningful conversation.💖 Consent is so impacting!!

[@elizabethsilveriopmd]

I devoured the first season all at once !!!!! She is amazing

[@nikkipew]

I MAY DESTROY YOU IS FREAK'N.....AMAZING! The roller coaster ride of characters and themes....oooooh hunny. Such good and honest storytelling. Diverse writers are ESSENTIAL!! Thank you Michaela Coel, you are otherworldly and beautiful

[@JB-zh7yx]

Thank you for using your platform to discuss this show!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@theworstkindofperson1030]

Theft of consent and herpes. Do a show about that. I always told my friends who are victims of this that they were essentially raped. And that trauma literally never goes away. So, it's a small relief to hear it being spoken of publicly as a crime.

[@locojazz5770]

She’s beyond her talent! I’m so glad she’s branching off and highlighting some issues in reality on film. Thanks, Trevor Noah for interviewing her.

[@sonialoves]

Michaela I love you ! Thank you!

[@Flo-oo2ov]

Her brilliance is beyond - what an artist!

[@evasibanda3034]

From 5:16 on "Theft of Consent". Ugh - I LOVE her.

[@soullooker]

Crazy to here it out loud and thought out

[@TheFeliciakelley]

It truly asked brilliant questions about humanity and how we shut down our human side. The nuances on sexual assault was so thought provoking!!

[@autumnelizabeth533]

Thank you for this interview Trevor!!!😱🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@luap0213]

Amazing conversation Very much needed in our time.

[@nityapriyahita9913]

I am obsessed with Trevor Noah and often daydream about marrying him even though I'm a married 35 years old woman lol BUT I have never wanted and wished to see two people to fall in love and create beautiful and brilliant babies more than Trevor Noah and Michaela Coel!!!!!!!!!!!! #TreChaela

[@honks9484]

He has a girlfriend....

[@nityapriyahita9913]

@@honks9484 Does he? Oh well, a woman can dream that #TreChaela will one day happen 🤣

[@honks9484]

Nitya Priyahita I know. I just kind of feel sad and awkward for his girlfriend. I wouldn’t feel good about people shipping him with someone else but then again, I’m insecure so..

[@sillydorny]

Ooooohhh my gosh I love all her work. She's stood out to me as one of the funniest, gorgeous and witty women today.

[@imanidecaille4964]

This show is amazing, sending my love from Boston. Thank you Michaela.

[@TheTenshi11]

This show is amazing, complicated, layered and just raw. I am intrigued as much as I am repelled. It really makes you think. I love it. Kudos.

[@hollywoodcole4046]

She is so fkn STUNNING!!! You guys have no idea. I think her face is a once in a lifetime face...such as a Grace Jones. When she shaved her head bald...it was simply ART.

[@tlonana]

That little head bop Trevor did when she swore😂😂😂

[@beautyverydirtyful]

Same Trevor!!! I really could talk to her forever, an incredible, beautiful person

[@Minxs001]

Two of my favorite people together, conversing. Soo Cool!

[@idavreeland7920]

Thank you. Yes this is needed and blessings for bringing honor to women.

[@setharora521]

Such great stories, so on point. Absolutely captures the nuance of the characters and totally relatable people. Coming from London I can say hands down the most realistic and reflective representation of this time and place 🙌

[@jannaking9584]

Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant talent.

[@lacidawson]

I cannot tell you how much I love this woman!!!

[@carolyncorbin1825]

Great interview, Trevor!

[@savvyjd]

Thank Merlin for Trevor and the team posing legitimately excellent questions and making this short interview engaging and explorative for Michaela. GD genius, she is!

[@daishaoutar5128]

She beautiful and amazingly talented. Those cheekbones are for real!

[@TheTjoy910]

This show was really emotional for me. Talk about thought provoking. Really really powerful show. Difficult to watch sometimes but really good.

[@rkms5606]

An amazingly, haunting and beautiful show. Great work and thank you for sharing your story, Ms. Coel.

[@SBereft]

Awww.. this so beautiful. I genuinely loved this. Thank you Trevor and Michaela! 👏👏❤❤❤

[@letspartyallthetime]

Michaela Coel is so real to me. I love her!

[@LyddieR]

She is one of the most captivating, brilliant, beautiful women working in TV today. Thanks Trevor.

[@tuvantrader]

I’ve really enjoyed Michaela Cole’s work over the last few years. Haven’t seen this show yet but it sounds like it’s really worth watching. 🤘🙏

[@givelove7050]

Venus Williams meets Stephanie Mills. She's so cute.

[@gaurd3]

Um... NO

[@givelove7050]

@@gaurd3 I'm white but let's ask some black women who know who Stephanie Mills is.

[@marymiller6188]

Yes!!!!

[@tai2523]

I can see it :)

[@blackromulan]

@@givelove7050 Absolutely nailed the comparison. If only she could sing as well as Mills or Williams, though. And for you young folks, Stephanie Mills rocked R&B songs back in the 80s (see "Bit by Bit" at the end of the movie, Fletch)

[@smalls9852]

She is so incredibly talented! Such a star!

[@kstamps410]

Michaela is so fascinating. These two seem intellectually simpatico. Also, her voice is so nice.

[@TheGracefulGlowup]

Genius. She is a genius.

[@wedgejtt3174]

So lover her in the two Black Mirrors.

[@doreendklutz6400]

My girl! My “Chewing Gum” girl! My “Black Earth Rising” girl! Love her

[@koliveratl]

She is the best actor I've seen in probably 20 years. She is OUTSTANDING. She first caught my eye in "Top Boy" and blew me completely away in "Black Earth Rising" (BBC/Netflix).

[@sofiasurreal.]

I watch a lot of shows as films when I make my video essays for Lessons of Life & Love. However, I was truly surprised when I covered IMDY. The online discourse didn't blow up as much as I anticipated - you could really see the difference compared to something like Normal People. And why, suddenly, another story about consent - Promising Young Woman - is getting a lot of attention. There are more questions than answers, but IMDY really deserves a watch. It's an eye-opening, fresh take, that can teach us all A LOT.

[@israeliana]

The chemistry of all the characters *chef's kiss* I could have sworn they were mates since school. Ugh her mind. 🖤

[@RivaG]

After just having finished the series , i went back to episode one and first scene is her wall full of sticky notes- that made me know that really every scene in this series is worthy of examination! Its all in the details and brilliant writing and directing ! Michaela is beautiful inside and out, and ultra talented and her voice is so worth listening to. If you watch and listen and really pay attention ( the part about getting off social media was brilliant by the way), you see how it all works together. She gives the viewer the chance to discern for themselves and assumes we are not all preteens in our capacity to form our own conclusions. Putting LIFE in our faces. Yes, it was certainly triggering as they say in places, but what is hidden shall always be revealed. Love her! Can't wait to see what's next!

[@welcomebisson8425]

The period scene is revolutionary!!

[@dreamlife2351]

Lol! It shocked me and left me with my mouth hanging. I think it was a brilliant scene and very necessary 🤓

[@JustNakitaVlogs]

the beauty the talent the legendary Michaela Coel 🙌🏾❤️👑

[@kincamell2]

Much Appreciation.

[@cynthiarodgers3896]

Incredibly provocative interview!!!!! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@ArgChica]

Yes!! About time..been waiting for her here since her show came out with this show. She has been awesome for ages. But this show..she is describing things that make it difficult to express. So if you ever feel a certain way after trauma have your love ones watch this. It shows how complex the PTSD can be. It is never black and white

[@henbane2247]

Really interesting lady and discussion. I haven't heard of Michaela Coel before. I'll check out her work.

[@saeedahafiz1320]

I like when Trevor Noah shows that he is shyly attracted to a guest i.e. Michaela

[@TattooedGoddess]

So I wasn’t the only one that caught that rather coy expression from him around the 0:04 mark lol

[@ukwelimmoja725]

Yea - I noticed that, too. If she would have him, he'd be very fortunate (she's very lovely)

[@beccadotelpy]

Right?! 😏

[@meomaih-b398]

NASdaq dowJONES true!

[@nikki562]

@NASdaq dowJONES why are u so pressed? I've seen u reply the same thing on every comment that says they look cute together.

[@belizealeyna8856]

what a talented writer, a force to be reckoned with… this show puts you in a psychological position where you face these problems head on. Amazing show, amazing artist✨ Kudos miss Michaela ❤️