'Sister Act 2' Cast Discusses Its Impact 30 Years Later

[@samratulevu8228]

That arrangement of ‘Joyful Joyful’ will remain timeless 💯

[@comedianpottymouth]

Oh happy day is my cheer up song ❤

[@vascanj]

PERIOD!!! It’s so good!!!

[@excaliber8713]

They way he incorporated Janet Jackson song into it

[@KillJoy_Since2017]

Fr

[@damianbloomfield7692]

For sure Mervyn Warren was on point with that arrangement.

[@fernandabluntkrasinski9026]

To me, Sister Act 2 feels like a stand alone film rather than a sequel, and that’s why people fall in love with this movie every time when the watch it

[@watitduful]

Agreed and very true!

[@RocStarr913]

If it was a stand-alone film, it would have been merely a copy of so many films that have existed before it. Goldberg had so little to really do in this one and her character became such a non-entity in it that you could have cast virtually anybody in the role.

[@buzzardclementine4451]

i'm partial to sister act 1 because i love the dolores van cartier character at the casino running from the married mafia man.. sister act 2 is great too but if you haven't seen sister act 1 first i think you are certainly missing the full picture

[@RessurrectionGraves]

I’m so in love with both of them for the same reason!

[@Blazing8756]

​@@RocStarr913Except you couldn't cast "just anyone" and have it be the movie that it is. Whoopi MADE that role what it is. Do you know it was originally meant for Bette Middler? Imagine just how *different* that would have been.

[@JamalBernardPulliam]

Sister Act 2 is the REAL High School Musical! 🙂 Love it!

[@DuchessPinkbunny]

TRUTH!

[@MikeCee7]

I’ve never seen either Sister Act movies. was “2”, much better than “1”? Did they have a big celebration on the 30th anniversary of the original Sister Act movie? From watching the segments from today’s show, it appears to me that Sister act 2 must’ve been something much more spectacular than the original(?) (is that true?)

[@JamalBernardPulliam]

@@MikeCee7 In my opinion, Sister Act 2 is just as good as the original 🙂 Check out both movies!

[@MikeCee7]

@@JamalBernardPulliam Thanks for your reply. Did they do all this hoopla on the anniversary of the original? Other than Whoopi, was the cast completely different between the two movies?

[@DavidMiller-kf1ss]

Glee, too.❤

[@mwelb5251]

This film is timeless. Lauryn and Tanya singing his "Eye is on the Sparrow" was just magical!

[@craigsoota1]

I wanted a full version of that, it was beautiful

[@Muziqlova]

YEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@natsohigh5552]

​@craigsoota1 there is a full version. There's a soundtrack for the film

[@elvickRULES]

@@natsohigh5552that version is not the same at all.

[@May-ld6nq]

The full version is on KZbin​@craigsoota1 . I listen to it in times of need

[@TheRandomView]

Most memorable moment in "Sister Act 2" was the boy hitting that one note singing 'Oh Happy Day'. If you know - you know. 🔥💯

[@citizensjustice9661]

O! We KNOW!!!

[@antonioglow4457]

Yasss I get emotional every time 👏🏽😭

[@vascanj]

And everybody at home attempting to hit the note and sounding like a goat. Lol

[@javiruiz8365]

@@vascanjyes! Lol! I love that movie, but I’m just upset that Tyler is producing sister act 3! I pray that he has other people writing the script and producing and directing.

[@sable7114]

Yes indeed and indeed YES!😍

[@LordIstar]

Sharyl Lee Ralph is 67 years old, y’all. I mean. She looks stunning. And not a day over 40.

[@javiruiz8365]

Interesting! Sophia Vergara is in 50s do you think they look the same age? I think she looks great, but looks 60

[@Komediennekymd2009]

​@@javiruiz8365seriously

[@raylevelston8250]

She look a couple days over 40..but she does look amazing

[@len1975]

Yesssss, she is gorgeous

[@TandraJohnson-c9h]

​@@javiruiz8365it's her opinion. You don't have to agree. Black holds age well, which you can't stand. You just told on yourself.

[@MatthewsFav]

Both Sister Act 1 and Sister Act2 were fantastic movies.

[@sable7114]

The first one was so funny because the ladies couldn't sing and boy did they blossom so much so that people off the street wanted to go inside to hear them saying and then they jazzed it up which was awesome

[@joannapilgrim]

I watched them back to back with my 12yr old son this weekend. We laughed and cheered so hard!

[@TheEvie202]

As a teacher in the inner city , l love he kids in this movie!❤

[@nackenoowhitter6725]

Mrs. Sheryl Ralph, my Jamaican 🇯🇲 sister I’m proud of my culture Just hearing the Jamaican dialect being spoken, is just breathtaking. Big up! Jamaica 🇯🇲.

[@cleohall6775]

Island queen

[@altheaheath6327]

Big up Jamaica everytime

[@damianbloomfield7692]

It is a fact that Mervyn E Warren’s arrangement of Joyful Joyful was a standard setter. But so were his arrangements when he was a Take 6 member and the many others projects he worked on.

[@sandrabrown9628]

That’s why his name was so familiar. Those Take6 albums were 🔥🔥👍🏾

[@PaigeWashington-q2k]

I remember Take 6 oh wow didn't know

[@theajayieffect]

Take 6 was everything ❤

[@j.blessed8196]

Wow! I didn't know that. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@kenderay99w.60]

He also was over the soundtrack for Preachers Wife

[@susu78]

Sheryl Lee Ralph was hilarious when imitating her mom😂😂😂😂 All ladies are so talented and look gorgeous as always!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rhondarosoboro7874]

This clip should universally used as an example of how to give someone their flowers 🌺. Beautifully done. Sister Act II was and is so special to us all.

[@RocStarr913]

Sister Act 2 was mediocre and formulaic. There were so many movies like it.

[@brandonmartin4495]

Sheryl looks like she's never aged. Beautiful!

[@GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018]

I love the Sister Act franchise. I would be here for a part 3.

[@Hotrodchef89]

It is in the works, probably coming out on Disney+ next year.

[@sonyaunderwood933]

Me tooooooooooo!:)✨

[@javiruiz8365]

Tyler Perry is producing it! Im so upset! He’s had flop after flop and never has done anything of quality worth watching in the theaters

[@wearynottired]

@@javiruiz8365not true!

[@jurds216]

@@javiruiz8365this! I’m so concerned that he won’t do this justice😒

[@youtuberesponse413]

Sister Act II is the only sequel I can think of, better than the original. It came out before I was born but I, and even my younger cousins, were raised to love this music. It is a classic!

[@giantmont3]

Terminator 2, Shrek 2

[@RocStarr913]

There have been dozens of movies over the decades that have had the exact same plots as the original does. Goldberg doesn’t even have anything to really do in this one and her character becomes such a non-entity that anybody could have played the role.

[@divalicious360]

Bad Boys II 👀, but yes!

[@RocStarr913]

@@divalicious360 Bad Boys II was so bad.

[@TylerFanitetv]

Spiderman 2

[@marcusrob02]

The "Joyful Joyful" performance is iconic. By far one of the greatest movie finales

[@DJMetiMajor]

At the height of Lauryn Hill having apples greatest album of all time, this is such a full circle moment. Congrats to all involved.

[@averilhenry-marcelle7449]

Good to see Sheryl Lee Ralph mentioning her Jamaican heritage

[@RteeAlvarez]

Tanya Blunt killed them beautiful vocals she never ever disappoints. Meanwhile it’s good to see the cast all grown up and sounding amazing. Got so exited to see Ryan Toby. Love this, tearing right now. 90s classic 💎 best movie ever!

[@ABSG7]

SHERYL DOES NOT AGE

[@joanwashington1371]

Exactly she lives in a time capsule. She’s the same.

[@javiruiz8365]

Exactly! She’s looked 65 for decades

[@MandyZ1225]

Black don’t crack! I’m 64 and no one ever believes me when I tell them, one person even asked to see my drivers license to prove it 😂

[@GeorgieGirl1028]

Right!

[@Komediennekymd2009]

Extremely beautiful

[@danielnascimento6300]

My favourite movie as a kid! Sheryl has aged backwards! Wow!

[@javiruiz8365]

Yes! She’s looked old for a very long time. I have to google her when she actually looked 20 or 30.

[@PastorFunK]

That “Joyful,Joyful” arrangement always makes me shed a happy tear!!

[@wk7821]

Tanya Blount always had a beautiful voice. Her song THROUGH THE RAIN

[@taijamartinez3780]

YESSSSS AND IT'S ON MY PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY

[@DrClarenceBrownIII]

What an incredible gift to us back in 1993 and now today in 2024! I’m still in tears! Thank you ABC, Disney, The View, and Whoopi!

[@chelsearobinson4473]

Idk why, but this anniversary is making me so nostalgic I could cry!! The hold this movie had on me, especially as a child and teen who did and loved performing arts, was so strong! I’ve been listening to this soundtrack for the past 30 years. It just doesn’t get old. I hope today’s youth can appreciate this film as much as I did❤

[@RocStarr913]

Well, kids aren’t certainly as discriminating about movies that’s made particularly for them.

[@fujifrontier]

This series and Mrs doubtfire NEVER get old

[@Mercy2Mee]

I have watched this move at least 50 times… and watched it each time like it was my first.

[@SimbaRobyn]

No joke, this is like top 2 fave movies! I love it so much!!!!

[@RocStarr913]

You haven’t seen a lot of movies then.

[@eluvzj7907]

I could NEVER get bored watching Sister Act 2 ☺️👍🏼

[@RocStarr913]

I was. It’s such a forgettable movie. There are so many other movies that have had the same plots as Sister Act 2.

[@dbolton3527]

Now that I've learned that "Joyful, Joyful" was arranged by Mervyn Warren, I understand why it's a classic. Don't sleep on one of the original members of Take 6!! This brother is a musical phenom 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾!!!

[@damianbloomfield7692]

If you listen to the Handel’s Messiah “A soulful celebration” you will also get a good dose of Mervyn’s work.

[@joannapilgrim]

Was he? I didn't know that. Awesome! Makes so much sense

[@joannapilgrim]

​@@damianbloomfield7692 Really? Cool!! I adore the music from that album!

[@damianbloomfield7692]

@@joannapilgrim listen to the orchestra on total praise by Richard Smallwood and Vision from 1996 he did that too and the strings on His Mercy Endureth forever” by the Richard Smallwood Singers in 1992. Also Thomas Whitfield “In case you forgotten” 1990 string arrangement and many more soundtracks and compositions

[@damianbloomfield7692]

@@joannapilgrim it was his work on Handel’s Messiah that caught the attention to open up the door for him to do Sister Act 2.

[@lashendawest7509]

Happy 30 years of sister act. 2

[@Digital_David]

This movie had such a lasting impact on me. The line that will always stay with me: If every morning when you wake up, the first thing on your mind is singing, you were meant to be a singer." Follow your passions and your dreams!

[@RocStarr913]

Sounds like a cliche to me.

[@Blazing8756]

​@@RocStarr913 You really need to get a life.

[@jackspatch14]

Stuck with me and now living my passion I still think about it

[@marcosmateoochoa]

As a Catholic school kid, I loved this movie. A great sequel to the original. This movie inspired me to join my hs show choir years later.

[@ThatEducatorChick]

That arrangement of joyful joyful is beautiful 😍.

[@adey126]

Went to catholic school here, learned how to cuss like a sailor and we watched Sister Act 2 at least once a week. I can quote that movie.

[@taylorwinn541]

I really dont remember Sister Act. I dont remember the plot or anything. Now, Sister Act 2, I can recite every single word. I LOVE this for US!!!

[@SheriAunae25]

I remember both yasss totally love Sister Act 2 for us all 😊

[@ShugaAnnSpyce]

You should watch the original again. Just as good imo!

[@essie2459]

Part 1 and 2 were both great to me! I can’t favor one over the other #classics

[@Applerumcake]

​@@essie2459 Yeah, I feel that SA1 was funnier, and SA2 had more music. Both were good in their own rite.

[@LadyT918]

I was watching this recently with my daughter and when the choir competition banner scene comes up and says 1993, I was like WHOA it's been that long. I watched this movie over and over in the 90s.

[@latrelliasmith7442]

My youth just past right before my eyes and heart. This movie meant alot to us now in our fifties passing it on to our children children's

[@awill3992]

I want to cry. Such great memories from this movie.

[@michaelwhyte23]

Watching this brings tears to my eyes @ my age cos of the sweet memories. Thank you Whoopi and all the actors

[@fleazhang4064]

Sending love from China, SISTER ACT I& II was the very first VCD my mom bought for me, so, that was the time I konw soul gosple、r&b music, thanks for that 🥰

[@weightycarlos]

They look absolutely gorgeous! 😭

[@peachesandpoets]

THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY

[@otismeotisme7987]

Happy is You ❤🎉😂😊

[@sonyaunderwood933]

Me toooooooooo!:):):)

[@HoneyHoneyBaby]

😚

[@erykahhoney588]

Yes that joyful joyful arrangement and performance is 👌🏾🫶🏾👏🏾

[@celestialnubian]

If they could somehow get Maggie Smith and Lauryn Hill back for Sister Act 3 then it would be huge!!! Also, I bought the soundtrack back in the day.

[@jonathanrio6587]

Marc Shaiman is already a HUGE legend and I LOVE that he gave Marvyn Warren his flowers here! I have been a fan of Mr. Warren's work for decades, but a lot of people don't know him yet. I hope they do now! Class act, Mr. Shaiman! Cheryl Lee Ralph played Laurn Hill's mother in this movie, but she has been "MUTHAH" in real life ever since!!!!! ICON!!!!!!

[@damianbloomfield7692]

Mervyn Warren is legendary in the field of Soundtracks,Production,Contemporary Jazz,Contemporary Christian,Contemporary Gospel and Pop Music in general but yes he should be more known from this appearance. From his days in Take 6 he became known in the industry at large.

[@jonathanrio6587]

@@damianbloomfield7692 I remember him from Take 6! I think he did my favorite recording of Handel's Messiah, "A Soulful Celebration!"

[@ctigris4u]

Last statement is very true. Our church youth, ages 7-17, performed Joyful Joyful just a few years ago. None of them even born when it originally hit the scene. 😂 It was definitely a hit! 30 years!!! Wow❤❤❤

[@rosemado7570]

AMAZING!!! I LOVE, LOVE, Sister Act!!! That is one of the movies I can watch over, and over again and still laugh. I watch the reunion and everyone in my family cried! So emotional.

[@andrewwilliams2193]

I love this movie. I still have both of them and watch them from time to time. Guess what I'm watching later tonight.

[@antoinettetapper2785]

You know I'm Jamaican, so when I heard Ms Ralph's accent, I'm so proud. And she always ho back 🏡 home. Her son got married back home. I'm proud so proud of her. Never forget your roots

[@sparkles5714]

The 6-5-24 Sister Act 2 Cast on the View is one of the best shows yet. Loved it so much!

[@jamesfountainjr.6661]

To this day iget chills when they sing Joyful Joyful, Lord we adore thee, at the end of the movie, and to see who arranged that, was excellent, he did great arranging that song. Sister Act 3 will be a super hit when it comes out. ‼️

[@JJnuggetDoe]

Tbh.... Sister Act 2 is my favorite. The music, the artists, sooooo 90s & I just love it!!!!❤

[@Ogee-ix5rv]

Since my adulthood, every time I feel down, sister's act 2 has been my go to movie to alleviate my mood. I have watched it countless times and it does the magic every time. Glad I grew up with that movie.

[@themoneymakerchris980]

That movie has become a Cult Classic

[@SheriAunae25]

Wow your right 👌🏽😍and what’s cooler is Kathy has been in two major cult classics this and hocus pocus❤🎉🔥

[@themoneymakerchris980]

@@SheriAunae25 Yes she has. Amazing!

[@TaRonThomasTv]

Please make a Sister Act 3. We need it Ms. Whoopi ❤

[@Sheraytv]

They are making a sister act 3, but it would be amazing to see all of them back

[@ChrisMovieMisfit]

They are doing it on Disney+. Not sure who will be returning but they did say it's Sister Act 3 and not a reboot. So we will see.

[@isabelle8836]

I LOVE Sister Act 1 and 2!!! We need part 3!!

[@MusiqMan21]

It’s coming to Disney+ next year

[@deejay824do]

I still have the VHS and tape's official soundtrack. Love this movie.

[@greenbyrdd8308]

Genius arrangement or reimagining of Beethoven's Ode to Joy. Never gets old.

[@riritheedon8967]

Loved Sister Act 2 this movie inspired me to sing and do theatre 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@bfigliozzi]

This is pure happiness. What an incredible moment to be a part of and a beautiful cast of people.

[@mikjo21]

"And the tape recorder too.." THE CHOIR IS OUT! So many memorable lines!!! I love this movie so much!

[@waterjack3]

Sheryl is sooooooo gorgeous❤❤❤❤

[@CeceTvCeceTv]

Yes!❤

[@thatgirlkells5505]

Insanely Gorgeous!!

[@Legoflymaster89]

Marc Shaiman is a legend! Every one of them are legends!

[@seeedos]

Lauryn Hill was there, but sadly the show had already ended

[@mskjones92]

Lol!!!

[@Karabo_Mash]

😂😂😂

[@omnip3469]

Oh lord!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I am done!!!!!!!!

[@SoniT]

😄😄

[@Sammae]

Sad thing is idk if this is true or not looool 😂

[@glamouriche5847]

Baby if they come out with a Sister Act 3!!!! Its going to blow the box office wide open!!!!!!!!

[@roter13]

Sad that Maggie Smith couldn't make it but understand since she doesn't really travel anymore.

[@frakte]

A few years ago the sisters from the first film reunited on The View, and they showed a beautiful video that Maggie had provided, recollecting how much she laughed while making the movies. It’s well worth watching.

[@williestransjourneyftm916]

She's sadly passed away

[@TheAMW]

This is still my favorite movie from the 90s. Know every word! ❤

[@truth_hurts_by_truth]

Wow! I didn't realize I was so young when this came out... we watched it sooooooo many times. Not sure what you should watch, Sister Act. The 1st was super cool. their nuns were something else. Ms. Sheryl is a treasure, too, with a beautiful spirit and looks amazing. She looks my age, makeup hair outfit, h2t. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@RockitD]

Mervyn Warren was an original member of the iconic Take 6!!!

[@joannapilgrim]

I never knew that! His musical talent makes so much sense, now- it was God-given.

[@lisahays9226]

i think the answer to the first question is we see ourselves in the characters we imagine being punished, being happy for the outcome, seeing people believe in us, seeing people not. all of these things ,ake us excited to see the cast win

[@watitduful]

Maaan how time truly flies! I vividly remember this when it came out. Enjoyed that time period and definitely this movie.

[@rocklee_emil]

Tears in my eyes! Both Sister Act films are ICONIC but Sister Act 2 made we wish I was a part of their class

[@richeehenderson5867]

Me and my best friend just discussed where are they now from sister act 2,while she watched and heard the songs over the phone this is AMAZING🙌🏾😍❤️

[@stellamary204]

I met Sheryl Lee Ralph about 10 years ago and she was the nicest person and absolutely stunning 😍

[@maunda6918]

This episode today was so good!!! You all did well. I did this with the youth department at my church back in the 90's and every child was a part of it. They loved it. This movie inspired generations. Thank you, Whoopi. Wish Lauryn Hill would have joined you all. Maybe next time :)

[@remired241]

I love Sheryl's accent

[@gr8lyblessd]

I could sit and watch this all day!! This brings up so many emotions for me, just pure joy and tears. Didnt realize how much this film and the characters meant to me in my childhood. One of the greatest films of the 90s and best believe my future children will grow up on it too!

[@beverlyclark9497]

I keep listening it makes me feel good

[@masdasj]

YES!! YES !!! Yes!!! WE NEED MORE OF THIS! LOVELY, WONDERFUL, FANTASTIC! THIS MADE MY WHOLE WEEK ! I HOPE THEY PUT OUT A RECORD OR GO ON TOUR, MAYBE A SISTER ACT 3 WE NEED THIS IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@audiobooks-readbycaryntemp1438]

This movie got me through my teens. It was uplifting and left me feeling great, so thanks to the cast for that.

[@annmahoneyleslie1894]

I have to tell my “secret.” I was into my 40’s (close to 50, I’m your age Whoopi) and I watched this movie every single night for over a year! I often fast forwarded it to “Joyful Joyful.” It was a truly religious experience for me every single time! I thank you all for each of your parts in this movie…be it writing, arranging, acting, singing, the money raising scenes, the fact that you truly DID love the Ice Capades, Whoopi as you wrote in your book, “Bits and Pieces” and I recall you having that talk with Lauren Hill about the Ice Capades in the movie!!! Awesome! ❤❤

[@davalvideo]

After all these years, it was great to see and hear everyone from Sister Act 2. It was also very obvious that those asking the questions, reading their little cards, clearly knew nothing about the film. I'm wondering if they even saw it. Still, the performances were wonderful.

[@clove7934]

4:23 Noon This is a beautiful show, the cast is wonderful! 30 years already! 06-05-2024

[@teenahgonzalez9086]

Got to give Whoppi credit as well. Her chemistry with everyone and her humor made this movie so great!

[@daveedkoordee5820]

Whoopi is looking great and younger.

[@thatgirlkells5505]

She is. So happy she has dropped some of the weight!!

[@joannapilgrim]

Mervyn Warren's name needs to be remembered. What EXCELLENT work! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@kandikane923]

Where is Lauryn Hill?! She was one of the main characters too. Loved this movie and the first Sister Act. Hard to believe it’s Sister Act 2 30th Anniversary! Time flies!

[@uncchristine99]

This film is timeless. It's so important to have teachers who can level with kids and get down to their level and encourage them, inspire them, and motivate them. I feel these sisters to these kids were like the amazing teachers I had in my life who saw me, reached out to me, advocated for me, and motivated me to go out in the world with courage and conviction. Be a good person, do good things, etc.

[@umabbss]

YES, MUSIC DECISIONS WERE EVERYTHING FOR THIS FILM. LOVE IT!

[@Chinks113]

Awesome!!!! This reunion made my day!! I still watch this movie whenever it’s on!! ❤❤❤❤

[@roxannemarlow5627]

I know Sister Act 2 by heart ❤ I love love loved … that movie!!!😊❤

[@MartinAlexanderVideos]

Sister act is one of my all time favorite films ever!!! I still remember every feeling I got watching this glorious production. I LOVE these movies so much they will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@Deerych]

Oh wow! I didn’t know that Mervyn Warren was the music producer!!! He is a gift!

[@Camila-im9ws]

This movie changed my life and I quote it often. One of my favorites of all time. Thank you!!!

[@sheldoncole1151]

What a lovely segment 💯💯💯💯

[@arienragster2615]

I was 14 years old and this was THE BEST nostalgic memory EVER! AMAZING JOB! 🗣🥰🙌🏾✨️

[@melaniepinner7699]

I grew up in Tasmania, Australia. I had Sister Act 2 on DVD. I played Oh Happy Day and Joyful Joyful over and over so many times I nearly wore a hole in the DVD. To this day they are both 2 of my favourite songs of all time. Those voices!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ttierra24]

So cool loved this movie. Wow look at Mervin Warren (take 6) had no idea he produced the music

[@christinalopez92]

I’ve loved this movie since it came out when I was in elementary school.. I went to a private Catholic school in Corpus Christi, TX and all our teachers were nuns.. I was part of the schools show choir and we did a rendition to joyful joyful and I still remember the dance until this day because it was so close to the routine that was in the movie.

[@TastemyAtrocity]

I’m flying out to see extended family for my grandmothers funeral in 2 days. The last time we are all together, my cousins and I were kids. My uncle purchased Sister Act II and we watched it like 200 times. I still didn’t know what exactly the Ice Capades were until Wikipedia came out 😂

[@Louboshki]

His arrangement of joyful joyful is amazing. This film was the one that has given me the strength to sing. I was 8. I still do an office job but my mum tells me I should be on stage. 😂 thank you to every cast member ❤

[@jalabi99]

3:42 That's the funniest example of "do as I say not as I do" ... best scene from the film!