Wanda Sykes on the First Gay Person She Saw on TV

Wanda Sykes is an Executive Producer on a new AppleTV+ documentary called "Visible: Out on Television," which details the history of the LGBTQ+ community on TV. She reminisced about how famed pianist Liberace was the first gay person she remembers seeing on TV, and argued that he was definitely gay, despite never having confirmed it himself.
The comedian also explained why her 10-year-old twins don't want her to talk about them in public anymore, and how she hurt her back... moving exercise equipment!
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[@thaahirsamsodien9518]

She needs her own show again honestly. I love her so much

[@mustafa-cx2fg]

again ?? she used to have her own show?

[@latifahalhajri4067]

mustafa yeah, she did

[@grecomic]

@@mustafa-cx2fg Her own talk show AND her own sitcom. Like Ellen, her talk show is better than her sitcom.

[@rachelbirtles812]

@@grecomic what's it called?

[@jessfloyd8792]

I didn't know she had a show??

[@BroSis4life]

I wish Wanda was a permanent part of the show

[@alexandrasmith9190]

Same ☺

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[@djscottymashups]

I know I'd watch it!! ❤🏳️‍🌈

[@zzzut]

Yes but I would like it even better if she had her own late night talk-show.

[@BroSis4life]

zzzut i agrée

[@skael1258]

If I see Wanda, I click. She's hilarious.

[@glowsuds]

Same! No caption needed lol

[@kirank287]

Same 😂

[@aamaurijohnson633]

Same 😂

[@jessicamariee5453]

omg same! 😂

[@LazyIRanch]

Me too, and I'm never disappointed! She's the Queen

[@andreacollins3204]

I’ve been loving Wanda On Ellen since she had the twins and it’s hilarious how she talks about the kids and her wife! Best guest ever to make Ellen laugh

[@dodgersmiriam]

Jamie Foxx makes her laugh a lot as well.

[@andreacollins3204]

Miriam C and sean Hayes

[@mhawang8204]

Yes, and she still holds a fake cigarette when she mimics Alex. That always cracks me up.

[@mantine2643]

Filthy cavebeast.

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

Yeah she and Jamie make me think of Robin Williams💔💔❤️🤎

[@lostrainforests8259]

“I can take it: as long as i know you’re suffering more I’m good” “It’s a lovely relationship”

[@92cina]

AKA Marriage 😂😂

[@DDee-oi6kn]

Wanda is one of the funniest people ever. Just love her.

[@Kutubkutub143]

Because they're racist 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I wasn't ready for that

[@TERRYEE88]

*fall off chair* 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@verveblack]

i dont get it. what does boo mean in the black community

[@Evilkitty64]

@@verveblack just a term of endearment, like when some have said, "that's my boo"🙋🏽‍♀️

[@b2kzangelalwayz]

Sofia she said Mommy not mammy

[@astrianarosario1958]

😂😂😂

[@lebo_t]

It doesn’t get any better than Wanda and Ellen. 😂💜

[@blancamiranda6661]

NOPE😅

[@susansandford4268]

I'd love to hang out with them.

[@jeannebrett6483]

@@susansandford4268 poo

[@bellabarry603]

Wanda is my favorite Ellen guest of all time. She’s the best !!!

[@2batgirl]

I don't know, Sofia Vegara when she's trying to get her to say stuff wrong is pretty funny too.

[@Tinatut]

Wanda is my number one comedian by far! She’s natural. She doesn’t need to get prepared to make jocks! Love you Wanda

[@EmbodimentofAMiracle1998]

Wanda needs to have her own show.. she is what the world needs right now

[@krist8869]

"as long as i know you're suffering more, i'm good." heck that's my mantra.

[@StephanieRivera33]

Wanda is my all-time favorite Ellen guest!

[@infinitybless7132]

Your gorgeous

[@camarojai6832]

The two of them together....I’m in tears EVERY TIME. ❤️

[@teabaggins2190]

She’s the funniest female comedian that’s been on the show

[@SK-pm2lt]

Wanda showing how her wife talks is always funny😂😂😂😂

[@philiplieu3889]

yeah yeah lol with her “cigarette”

[@solitairedoll]

ROFL!

[@SK-pm2lt]

@@philiplieu3889 yes and the accent too😂😂

[@harmonymartinez2954]

And she don't even smoke🤣

[@JosephMurphy90]

Wanda in Monster-in-Law was my favorite!

[@tibaazher2792]

Me too 😍

[@laurenc3367]

Saaaame!! Wish she had a bigger part in that movie because her character was hilarious

[@moarroz]

*"GONNA NEED SOMETHIN STRONGER THAN THIS!"*

[@jayd8547]

“we’ll get you a matching bonnet”

[@tanisha.r.thomas]

My fav of hers as well. I loved Ms. Fonda killed that movie

[@pattylim3375]

So lovely when she hints on things. Always have a great space for wanda.

[@pallavisingh1099]

"... But this will be your last vacation. You're gonna be doing staycations! " 😂😂😂😂😂

[@utilitygirl9515]

Lol

[@kaybrown2201]

Dead.. 😂

[@spoyledbratt]

One way to scare rich kids lol

[@ChaysticPlays]

Wanda Sykes is the best guest on Ellen, love her!

[@tibaazher2792]

Yeah every time she on Ellen show she makes everyone laugh 😏😂

[@skylarray6262]

« They call me mommy boo cuz they racist » dead 💀😂😂

[@woroodalRose]

I get excited when i see a notification from The Ellen Show saying Wanda Sykes interview.. Love her she's hilarious.

[@heathermacmaster65]

Wanda on Liberace "that guy appreciates a gentleman caller" I'm dying roflmbo

[@masongarrett3066]

I literally laughed out loud when she said that

[@najafa3520]

Did she NEVER see LITTLE RICHARD? I guess she's too young to have seen him in the fifties.

[@masongarrett3066]

@@najafa3520 Little Richard and Liberace never told anyone they like "gentlemen callers"...everyone just knew!

[@chykim1]

I hollered 😂😂 😂

[@debbieomi]

@@najafa3520 Liberace was on tv in the 50s; had his own show. While neither were overly flamboyant in the 50s (by today's standards), Liberace was the definition of the word in the 60s.

[@Itspeteyz]

“That guy appreciates another man” LOL I spit my water!

[@billysmith1480]

"As long as I know you're suffering more"... We all can relate to that. If you say you can't, you're lying.

[@hafedhmechergui5855]

7:12 "NO THOSE PEOPLE ARE *DUMB* " -Wanda Sykes 2020

[@angelSanchez-jh5hg]

İ was looking for this coment. If not i was going to. Thanks

[@girlwalkerII]

That's what I would say bluntly

[@malksme]

Wanda sykes is a GIFT to the universe 🙌🏻

[@marias7599]

She’s a gift from the Universe to us

[@juliemolthop8980]

Agreed! 😊

[@CindyBooBoo]

They both are fabulous and genuine. I love LOVE Ellen’s laugh especially when Wanda is on. And I really just want Wanda’s jacket. Yep.

[@SharronDope]

🤣 “They call me mommy boo because they are racist” I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Wanda Sykes

[@saulexiscl6377]

Wanda is one of the MOST funniest people i’ve ever seen

[@splendor666]

I wish there was a movie with Ellen, Wanda, Sean Hayes and Audrey Plaza, just the 4 of them interacting for 2 hours.

[@kelleewolfe2834]

Also with Dax and Kristen!!!

[@marias7599]

I would replace with Tig Notaro

[@ActivateDivineDNA]

I could watch Wanda forever - quick wit, real woman not afraid to call people “dumb” 😂

[@AstridStromberg]

cool first crowd {wave} Wanda is hilarious!!! can't help notice her classy ways of saying the toughest things~

[@veronicabeckford-tongs409]

I have been watching Ellen videos and I am in tears it's all so hilarious.

[@sophianorris4566]

“Liked” before I even watched! Always delivers the belly aches laugher 😂

[@gustavobrave]

I feel like Wanda just uses Ellen's show to try out new material... and I love it!😂😭

[@larhondaburchett3271]

I love it when Wanda is on. She's hilarious.

[@mellychan0]

Love everytime Wanda is on the show!! She's awesome!

[@debbielines2935]

Love Wanda, she makes me laugh. Her stories of her family are hilarious.

[@Grandizer8989]

Liberace was ‘different’ to us, but Boy George definitely was a first for this teen back in the 80s

[@solitairedoll]

Deja Voodoo Correct. Boy George and Elton John.

[@kimakotrotman6860]

I'm sorry, Liberace was in the closet, Boy George and Elton aren't! It's different for the community.

[@jamesmarie]

She is one of Ellen best guest.

[@KRISTHYANVI]

When I see Wanda on the show, I HAVE TO SEE THE VIDEO, it became a tradition 😂 I loved the Liberace part btw ❤

[@eg1197]

I love Wanda. She's one of my favorite stand up comedian.

[@Ilove2teach52]

I was moving a piece of exercise equipment😂😂😂🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@SylviaIkeji]

I love her. Click with so much speed whenever I see her on a show

[@mamajj8279]

I love how Wanda makes Ellen laugh.

[@tinagiordanella3212]

Wanda is hilarious!! I love the way she was talking about Liberace though. "You look at him and you know that guy APPRECIATES another man!" LOL

[@Attanyak]

This probably be our last vacation u gon have some staycation 😂😂😂✊🏽

[@Evilkitty64]

🙋🏽‍♀️ Funny I would have told those kids 😂 the same thing, especially if I was footing the whole bill.

[@CherDele]

Love these two together. So funny!

[@kingc1468]

The best guest. Everytime I laugh so hard with these two. Especially when Wanda impersonates her wife who doesn't smoke and it's for effect !

[@Nandie27]

I watch everything that Wanda is on. love her , she's hilarious.

[@afrosymphony8207]

does wanda have a podcast, mahn i love her voice. i could listen to her tell stories all day

[@unhhgram2781]

she needs her own show ♥️

[@lindajohnson3283]

I love Wanda she's Ellen funniest guest ever.

[@anjelika2888]

“I thought they would grow out of it “ 💀😂😂

[@vladimirconchas3456]

I like how Wanda wear simple outfit on tv. But I like her humor too!

[@kpb2025]

"They call me mommy boo cuz they're racist" 😂😂😂💀

[@xSoReckles93]

I love them together🤣❤️

[@blancamiranda6661]

I enjoyed, made me laugh early in the morning 😂☺️😉

[@cruelty83]

She is the best quest of all time!

[@kristinacortez2709]

Ellen & Wanda need to do a show together Ppl need to get that going

[@nadinehassan2121]

As long as ik you're suffering more I can take it

[@Anamer22]

"That guy appreciates another man" 😂😂😂

[@niehmiahlancett6554]

Love wanda and ellen together so iconic.

[@inezbanks1311]

I love Wanda. Always fun to watch.❤️

[@ariesshine1857]

Wanda is truly someone you wish to be friends with ..👌🏽😊

[@xolilemaphumulo2763]

Ohh my Gosh I can't even sleep watching this😂😂

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

3:20 She’s always been MommyBoo. She’s talked about them since they were babies and Ellen always would CTFU😄😄❤️❤️❤️

[@edgarfilho6129]

I love love love Wanda and when these two are together, they make me laugh and happy.Lovely people.Thanks!!!

[@danny652]

I love when Wanda visits the show, I’ll click on it and watch the whole thing she is so funny 😂

[@ericahall1781]

Alex and Wanda sounds like a fun couple.

[@watermelonsandal4206]

Well I was tidying my room but Wanda's here now so that can wait.

[@giannamccord]

Watermelon Sandal “this one does not spark joy”

[@alanoudturki2789]

Don’t hurt your back

[@-amosc.presley-7192]

*I liked that joke on "How Did the Republican Get Here?" by Wanda Sykes on that album of hers "What Happened... Ms. Sykes." Somehow? The whole album is great, to let you know. Anyways! Nice job & thanks, for playing Weekdays video.*

[@lindathalman3506]

above and beyond hilarious. Thanks Ellen and Wanda. Lili Kiki in France. Love you all.

[@abbyguitron6530]

That rock behind ellen looks like a chocolate chip cookie someone bit into. lol it makes me want a cookie🍪🍪

[@irismac2442]

I thought it belonged to a 🦕

[@rodrigodias4328]

Lol you were hungry and then came to this video and just couldnt concentrate. I cant unsee it now and I want a big one like that too.

[@alexismorell-carrington-co6310]

It’s wood :)

[@MrSexydivas]

I can't unsee it. I'll be back. Anyone want sth from the kitchen? I got dark chocolate covered almonds

[@Moodymsmo30]

Great minds think alike💪🏾👍🏾

[@ctcmonk]

Ellen and Wanda remind me of Bill Burr and Conan with that amazing chemistry

[@crunchyradish]

Ahahah I love Wanda’s smoking wife impression

[@Arnmc05]

They both so funny !

[@danielasampaio1076]

I just love Wanda!! Thanks Ellen for bringing her!!!

[@eatingwithshadia22]

I love Ellen tears..... If you only knew my story... your videos make me smile.

[@gueritahernandez94]

I love Wanda so much, she's hilarious! Theres a lady that works at walmart who sounds JUST like her and I think of Wanda every time I see her! Also, I wouldn't be mad if Wanda got her own show!

[@josemichael1998]

Wanda has the best stories in the world.

[@tutia3260]

I looooove to hear and see Wanda! Every time I click💞💞

[@evalopez27]

Thanks Wanda. You made me laugh. I needed that.

[@sherrymonfils9342]

" They call me mommy boo, cause they're racist." lol

[@Digital111]

4:49 Corona: "Wanda... Say no more"

[@chrismartinez1121]

I noticed that Ellen doesn't wear her wedding rings anymore. Strange. Love Wanda❤❤

[@carolinalins]

Wanda and ellen together is my favorite thing to watch

[@lynnspeelman5645]

Lots of love for Wanda! She's so hilarious!!

[@kaybrown2201]

Wanda you deserve your own show. My favorite two women. Ellanda

[@sandeepn6182]

Mann I love Wanda on this show!

[@Ellenfan3000]

I like when Wanda said” Mabo” that’s my favorite part

[@andrewaway]

When I was 11 or 12, I was watching a show called The Bold Ones about a bunch of lawyers. One episode had a character who was "homosexual". At the commercial break I went into my dad's study and pulled down The Shorter Oxford Dictionary and looked it up. Wow I thought, that's me. I knew that it was so but had never had a word for it before.

[@lindaadams4266]

Wanda and Ellen should do a comedy special, it would be hilarious!

[@clarencegilbert2294]

I would love to see these two ladies do a film or a sitcom (if they are even called that anymore) together

[@stevenalec]

I adore Wanda Sykes! All she has to do is open her mouth and I start laughing!

[@lixxeth-]

wanda is incredibly hilarious and their chemistry together is incredible!

[@Kutubkutub143]

We are not in the same page, So let me stay different always.

[@user-hp5hk6jy3n]

Mentioning Liberace just brings up some skits in SNL with Fred Armisen and Bill Hader 😂

[@macdee150]

Wanda and Ellen should have a Special segment atleast once a month on the Ellen show I really like to see her on the show they’re a good colab ❤️