Tina Turner - Legends Ball - Part 3

[@sabrinathompson9605]

This is 2023 and I still watch this. I am 61 year old black woman grew up very poor However when I see this again I feel proud to be a black woman. I grew up on the music, the books of these women. Thank you ❤

[@Lily-gs9iv]

❤❤❤

[@Elianomaly]

We speak your name Sabrina Thompson 💕🙏🏾🌺

[@jackiejones4104]

Just want to say my husband who is deceased was there....he worked has security and that was one of his most proudest time in his life...and he told me Oprah was very gracious and kind

[@dahomiee]

How was the event? Where did everyone sleep? I know it was a 3 day event

[@goldenlady1213]

So very sorry for the loss of your husband. Thanks soo much for sharing.

[@lifewithladya8481]

The fact that some of these people have since passed on makes this even more special.

[@marzseaga714]

We Speak Your Names!!!! I don't care how old this is....every time I watch this I'm still in tears....thank you Oprah & everyone who made it possible to celebrate such an event

[@antoniohicksgiggetts6561]

Me too I cry every time

[@TraceyClarkIII]

I’m watching and crying right now!!

[@bidonpenn]

LOVE seeing Patti LaBelle with Tina at 5:45. The two hardest rockin women in music!

[@veronicalove6958]

💓💓💓

[@robinmahan101]

R.I.P Tina Turner ❤

[@pennytyson4358]

RIP Tina!❤️

[@kyliemneal]

Maya Angelou, Coretta Scott King, Phyllicia rashaad....I would've been crying hugging and loving on them...esp Maya and Coretta

[@nottoomuch87]

YASSSSSSS They are our Queen mothers!!!

[@tigitsegau818]

me tooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@zondracarter3022]

Omg yes yes I would of passed out

[@ikexbankai]

Coretta gave her whole life for us. She stayed with a cheating man because she knew her marriage meant more to the movement and our freedom than to her own happiness. That’s sacrifice

[@nottoomuch87]

@Mary Lane Behind every great man, is a great woman. She supported, loved, encouraged, and stayed loyal to that man through some very difficult times. A lesser woman would have left. She also birthed and raised their children through those difficult times. Often times, without her husband's help because he traveled a lot. She also helped preserve his legacy after his death. What have you done in your life that comes close?

[@RD-jw6vl]

Wow, Tina and Chaka embracing...love it

[@veronicalove6958]

❣️❣️❣️

[@mslmichele]

I loved that statement Oprah made: "I know it was extravagant; and yet it still wasn't enough." When something is truly valuable to you there is really no price you can put to it. There is nothing more important than the legacy we leave from generation to generation. It wasn't about the money to me. It's about giving our flowers to those we love and respect while they can still hear it, smell it, and see it and not wait until they die to do it. That's what spoke volumes to me about this beautiful tribute.

[@monawilliams286]

I was already in tears but when she said that, I lost it!

[@thumelo81]

Amen!

[@rahmeekcrawford6931]

Try

[@oliviaclaudenguema4628]

❤❤❤❤

[@Lshanjones]

You showed us when love was perfect and when it wasn't. Camera turned to Tina Turner and I busted out in tears! Powerful!

[@BrookeAppleton]

Lana Jones I noticed that too.

[@youngbotan1149]

Hahaha I saw that too

[@acarter105]

For those of you who thought it was over the top for Oprah to give her guest diamonds, I'm sure she realized that everyone there could purchase their own pair. Oprah did this gesture out of love and respect for such incredible women. Anyway, most of the recipients probably passed the earrings on to a family member or acquaintance who wasn't as financially blessed. So stop criticizing Oprah for being elitist, over reaching, or showy and just appreciate the remarkable woman God has blessed us with so we could be shown how to pass that inspirational torch to those who just want to "spread their wings".

[@Lanaki808]

Eriq Carter . Maybe the younger of these amazing women might pass them downbut the older ones wont part with them. Gifting diamonds is a tradition in Africa that goes back before the Queen Of Sheba, as Africa was the wealthiest nation in world.

[@inspirebymikaeli3502]

Eriq Carter Also, these women no matter how rich or famous screamed because someone thought enough about them to do a jester so nice! They are were deeply touched and moved! I don’t anyone of them will depart with those diamonds 💎 only in their will or trust, because they are connected to the memories of the event.

[@NaturalElicia]

Eriq Carter yes thank you for your detail comment ☺️

[@colorpurple4623]

Oh no, you don't just past a historical piece of event like that down to an acquaintance, that stays in the family., that is apart of the legends and the youngins history merging together, its priceless a forever keepsake.

[@zondracarter3022]

I so agree that was her thank you. And I love it that was so beautiful and I love her for this sad but we will never have another bunch of strong black women again. These young women like to bring each other down

[@eightelevens]

Watching this in 2022, I’m from Japan. Can’t stop my tears coming from my eyes. Respect to all these women and thank you so much for this amazing footage recorded.

[@Penguin_assassin]

Same❤️😭

[@erickjohnson7567]

I smiled when Natalie Cole reacted after she received her gift. Like the other women, she deserved it. Rest forever in peace.

[@deronreed2945]

I miss her

[@talcareyifill5937]

So true

[@lovewalk101]

Wow! @ the way Halle Berry is leaning her head on Maya Angelou's and how Tina Turner is resting her head on Halle's shoulder. What an amazing moment caputuring the uniting of the three generations of incredibly talented and beautiful black women!

[@southernglambarnes6035]

Debbie Allen had me dying! Her reaction is priceless!

[@odgatson]

SouthernGlam Barnes YESSS, I LOVE HER!!!

[@lastdays3148]

Haha yes,Mrs Debbie Allen she has always been overly too dramatic. She is too hilarious.

[@dpcisunbreakable]

She is extra, and I love her for it!

[@ladyting05]

That would have been my reaction

[@simon4186]

"There's nothing greater than thank you. That's what you say to God: "Thank you."-Dr. Maya Angelou

[@MrMdiaz84]

Love this so much. Seeing Janet, Missy, Roberta, miss Tyson. Soo many legends. This event was The definition of iconic

[@shamiyahbaker8528]

Rip Tinaaaaaaa !!! We’re gonna miss you 😢🥺

[@DollPjTay]

I just love love love Patti and Tina being together. Two of my favorites!

[@robbieberkstresser4160]

I play this over and over. What a royal event.

[@SummerSissle]

This is why I love Oprah, because she brings the "P" in Pride back to us. Oprah has really done so much for empowering our people, we really need acknowledge this treasure of ours. May her name live on in our memories. As an East Africa, I solute you Oprah, as all these women meant something to me in my life.

[@tigitsegau818]

oooooh yeeees! am east african too and 100% oprah is a treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....... appriceate her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RuizMrs]

them diamonds had those girls going crazy lol that was so cute. Good gift Oprah!

[@MrStyle23]

To see Kathleen Battle holding on to Leontyne Price is just powerful!

[@dpcisunbreakable]

Yes!

[@HISongbird]

Yes. There is a still photograph of that moment which - I believe - is just absolutely iconic. My favorite moment of the whole three days.

[@MoonChild-zg3gx]

Also crying from Finland, this always makes me filled with joy! This truly is heavenly!

[@AngelaCelesteMay]

The Divas from so many fields of work, including the Opera World, Kathleen Battle and Leontyne Price embracing, Denyce Graves, just WOW!

[@truthproductions8390]

Maya Angelou speech to the youngens @ 1:51 is more so heartfelt and powerful Now that she's gone

[@simplymj9032]

Those words are always on my heart.

[@danastewart1987]

I love her voice...so strong and demanding

[@Auntkekebaby]

You get a diamond and you get a diamond! Love Debbie Allen's reaction.

[@arlenealberti4104]

THANK YOU TO OPRAH FOR HONORING THESE TALENTED GORGEOUS BLACK WOMEN PERIOD .

[@JeffmChicago]

To see Chaka Khan and Tina Turner together. Heaven!

[@candacebrown2304]

Why am I just now seeing these clips. This was everything. Some gone on and some still here. Oprah you are the best. This was so cool

[@inspirebymikaeli3502]

“It was extravagant, but still that wasn’t enough!”

[@tristanvalour]

Just because these women are apart of the same profession or have money doesn't mean they're in the same circles. Some of them got to meet for the first time and stand in awe of their idols. These were not all entertainers. There were poets, novelist, speakers, woman from the civil rights era. So many fields were represented. As for the waiters Oprahs house OprahOprah rules she can as she pleases you think they paid behinds were complaining around all these woman of stature and success I think not.

[@kendralucas9809]

What I absolutely admire and love about Oprah is that she truly loves to share her wealth! A truly generous heart.

[@inspirebymikaeli3502]

I am blessed seeing African American women treated so much like royalty! This is their level and all who receive it. To be given that kind of Love was amazing

[@MyGolden30]

that Debbie Allen ... LOLOL OMG, she was hilarious! Well Done OPRAH! Love this!

[@lelebagwell6084]

Aww not a dry eye in the hoiuse

[@LadyJD13]

Look at all of these amazing black women. I am so proud of my heritage!

[@RealWorldAviationandGaming9392]

This was the GREATEST performance EVER! It's 2024 and I still get lifted watching this outstanding pass-the-mic performance of ALL the great talent that inspired us ALL... TRULY HAVENLY!

[@eburch176]

The way that Halle said the word 'spirit' was too much for me 😭 We will never know the true sacrifices these women made in pursuit of their dreams and their rights. May we all give the legends and youngins in our lives their flowers (or diamonds) while they are here.

[@jctunes5162]

I love all the expressions around the tables - especially Debbie Allen, Melba Moore, Mariah & Tina....but the shot of Mary J. Blige and the narration by her & Phylicia Rashad was the icing on the cake for me. Oprah, have another Legends Ball and have some of your viewers come and sit in! I'll be first on the list! :-)

[@thiagocecattibraga3751]

I'm a young boy from Brazil and I'm crying watching this

[@hotchyldnthecity]

@5:41 that is what true humility, grace and class looks like. So many living legends and amazing women in that room. But I love Mary J. Blige's true sense of what she is a part of. Love to Mary J!

[@HISongbird]

Mary J. Blige's response to the earrings is awesome & classy - stunned and clutching her pearls. ☺

[@inspirebymikaeli3502]

These women were treated like queens like they truly are. So beautiful to see them tr treated as such ❤️🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Bravo Oprah

[@kellyi.4353]

At 5:01 everyone freaks out and falls out over the diamond jewelry but Diana Ross doesn't even smile. She's like, "so". LMFAOOOOOO!

[@Seabasstien]

To see all these women I have adored in one place and being honored and appreciated is precious. Nancy Wilson and Diahann Carroll having a chat and then you turn your head and see Cicely Tyson, and Tina Turner, my heart is filled with Pride. Like a dream come true.

[@bobby12348]

Yes all beautiful women. RIP🌹

[@michaelnasau6614]

Only Gayle could've said to Oprah, "Well, I hope you don't give out pajamas." Absolutely loved the reactions and raw emotions from all of the beautiful women in attendance, bravo Oprah🌺

[@johnnylee5715]

Love it, when they opened their boxes, and everyone started screaming and yelling, wish I could have been there,to wittness this awesome time in history, with so many legends

[@lavieenrose12]

I have tears in my eyes! A few of these women are no longer with us and I'm so glad they were honored at this event. Cecily Tyson I saw at Fairway Market in Manhattan and I actually got to tell her how much she means to me and she was like, "Thank you, baby" I can die now lol

[@enisajanjos6671]

TINA TURNER RIP

[@southernglambarnes6035]

I'm speechless, this was beautiful...I wish I could have been a waitress there or something lol to be surrounded by these great African American women. Esp Diahann Carroll & Phylicia Rashad!!

[@nottoomuch87]

Me too!!! Like do you need me to get you anything else? you need me to cut your meat? Anything!!!

[@InnerCityRocker]

WoooooWWW... Just Saw PATTI AND TINA Embrace After Receiving The Diamond Earrings.... I Just LOVE WATCHING THIS!!! BeCause All The Women Who Helped Raised Me Were SO IN AWE Of These Legendary Women.. Hell.. Even As Child, in the 1980's, I Was TOO!!

[@a.d.morton4624]

These woman basically gave us FREEDOM! Diamonds are perfect, they are forever, eternal; and so are the Legends legacy. PERFECT!

[@Prayin4U]

How absolutely priceless. What heartfelt moments. WE SPEAK YOUR NAMES!!!!! FOREVER!❤❤❤

[@peterharrison6857]

Wow this is so heart warming. Seeing Tina turner and Diana Ross chatting, Janet and Mariah chatting etc ... beautiful!

[@lisamaples2]

To see the eyes of these beautiful women, as they opened their gifts, I cried. The genuine innocence of them receiving those diamonds from Oprah, was breathtaking 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲❤️🌹

[@ReginaDillard]

Diamonds...now THAT's how you say "Thank You". Ms. O, you are a class act and you are a touch act follow.

[@mibukdesjarlais534]

And diamonds are a girl's best friend.💎

[@donaldcasey5989]

Oprah always puts her money where her heart is. It was joy watching Diana Rose and Tina Turner just having a casual conversation,the event was a well deserved tribute.

[@wariolover]

Mother Angelou that VOICE! Man she is so intelligent.

[@georgeking1647]

This is Oprah Winfrey's greatest achievement. It's amazing how all of these divas came together to celebrate their life's work. There was no ego. Only tears of joy. Yes, we speak your names. Thank you for all you have done for us. Bravo Oprah. Take a bow! Also my favorite artist was there! Janet Jackson!🎊💋🙏

[@onyxx.monopoly]

This is Oprah's Legends Ball, One of the most amazing events to ever celebrate women.. Thank you for sharing.. XOXO

[@willliam6501]

To see Kathleen Battle hugging Leontyne Price....as they were speaking their names.... grace filled my heart.

[@clarissaadams1676]

This is beautiful, no one could pull something like this off but Oprah. How beautiful, I wish I could’ve been there ❤

[@alphonsowhite6348]

R.I.P TINAAAAAAAAA!!!😢 #2023

[@lisamaples2]

As I looked around to all the Queens who aren’t here with us no more🌹🌹🌹🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ may your legacy live forever THANK YOU❤️

[@fulanocubano]

So, i need a tissue. My eyes are so watery watching these videos. I've only watched part 5 for like 2 years never realizing there were so much more. I'm in awe.

[@Prayin4U]

Oprah this is the first time Ive seen this... if u only knew how my heart really needed this. Exactly in this moment, on this day 11/13/23. You are amongst all the great inspiring people. Thank U. Angie

[@tamoneb]

I can't help but notice the absence of Whitney Houston. I feel like this probably would have been the perfect event for her, especially since it was known that she was going through a tough time in her life when this event had taken place. I remember hearing somewhere that she was invited but declined the invitation.

[@chantellevelazquez3246]

i love this because you can see all these women were so gratful and so touched but i really believe if whitney Houston would have been there it would have life changing

[@BrookeAppleton]

She and Aretha were invited. Oprah said a few more were invited that could not make it.

[@lastdays3148]

Brooke Appleton,now that Aretha Franklin has passed away. I wished that she would have been able to attend this once in a lifetime Legend moment.

[@jay_rjabonillo9908]

Whitney was in the verge of downturn at that time. She was not well enough to face the world because of her personal dilemmas. Alas! It could have been better if she was there. Her friends were there; Mary, Mariah, Chaka, Missy, Natalie, Alicia to name a few.

[@ninaross8914]

I think Whitney had passed already this was after her death I believe

[@akuapiatas]

I saw this years ago and it brought me to tears, I see it again in 2022 and it causes the same emotions as it did way back then

[@Blessed3175]

I'm crying. I just love this event. So much to take from it. Just in awe of all of these groundbreaking beautiful Black women.

[@terrenceragin5555]

This is so Powerful.

[@neishatate7734]

I'm over here bawlin. Everytime I watch this I cry

[@devonnarevell1249]

This is one of the most amazing thing I've ever seen in my life I thank GOD for these strong powerful African American women you have motivated me to a better person I thank you!!! I love you all

[@khanyisantanda]

I have watched this hundreds of timea but i always get tears when they read the poem

[@educatorpoet]

This poem was britantly written by Pearl Clege. Phenemenal and how true. I would have been speechless sitting in that room with Coretta Scott King, Ciecely Tyson, Shirley Caesar, Ruby Dee, Leontyne Price, Maya Angelou, Della Reese, Gladays Knight, Patti Labelle, Diana Ross and so many countless others. This is just unbelievable to have that much talent in one room but that displayed so much love. I mean just thinking about that poem and how they really were trailblazers who opened many doors.

[@JustaTinyBeanie]

It’s 2024 and I’m back watching these all over again. I love love what Oprah did

[@chantiaunique]

I damn near cried... this is beautiful

[@SARGENTO007A]

I have seen these videos soooo many times and every single time it gets to me, the deep profound love and gratefulness displayed to something bigger than even all these women together. No need to be African American, just being alive and awake you should be able to appreciate the healing that took place.

[@2dasimmons]

Was that Pam Grier?! Bless you. With all that black folk have been thru in USA, it's wonderful that beautiful you , BLACK MAN, can be touched by this honoring and still be able to have tears. Shalom.

[@hmcnatt1]

This still moves me to tears, so beautiful

[@bonitaphinney1529]

Like a bed of flowers , all hues shining in your perfection , this was a day of reflection, representation of Black women in their finest. We are simply the best!!

[@Dandre3172]

The energy in that space had to be remarkable

[@shontay7339]

OMG!!!! *Completely astonishing* *OUTSTANDING* BEAUTIFUL strong talented BLACK HEBREW WOMEN and God gifted....

[@bdhthetruth]

Wow..Oprah is just beautiful..amazing spirit of generosity and gratitude

[@uncoverbrother]

it wasn't until tina turner threw her hands up when they opened the jewelry boxes that i realized how extravagant the earrings were. ms. tina has seen it all!

[@catcall569]

Celebrating these women on Thanksgiving 2020... I speak your name, Thank you.

[@tomtalker2000]

There was not only so much talent in that one place. There were so many ANGELS in that place. Each of these women have touched my life one way or another. Some god bless them are not with us anymore. BUT, BUT, there spirits remain, there music remain, there NAMES remain...!!! I don't think this could have been any more beautiful a day for these important figures of our nation. To those that are no longer with us THANK YOU for those that are keep your spirits free and strong. So you may continue to bless us with your gifts.

[@denisec4043]

Spectacular!!! Paying homage to the elders this way should be done regularly, annually, every 5 years, etc. Passing the baton of honoring & appreciating these greats can be done by someone other than Oprah. However, she does it so well! Thank you!! 👀👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👌🏽💖🤗🥂

[@edgehanger8558]

This is so deep! These are true pioneers and leaders who changed the world through music and influence, and entertainment.

[@BAn-mu4qe]

This epitome of hospitality, love and appreciation was one of the most exquisite and lovely shows of appreciation that I have seen in 50 years. God bless them all and may the Young 'uns never forget this. Mary J.Blige, Alicia Keyes and Phylicia Rashad's reactions were so telling of how deeply touching this was to each women. We are so undervalued and yet we know how absolutely fantastic we are!!!! I hope no black woman will ever forget our special loveliness and our worth to GOD!!!!

[@frankfromupstateny3796]

The only reason any of us is here,...is to help one another in this life....and keep the focus on God and his son. Color will eventually be gone as an issue.....we all hope.

[@patgorden5002]

Now thats what you call gratitude thank you Oprah I will always love you

[@pauladesantis3331]

I love this whole celebration 🎉!!! It's so inspirational and moving. I literally watch this everyday because of the beauty and elegance of all these beautiful ❤️ women. Thank you Oprah for sharing this with the world 🌎.

[@emmajones9445]

...These BEAUTIFUL, COURAGEOUS women...that 'Poem'...the gorgeous earrings...the elegance...the love...totally touched my heart...simply beautiful Oprah...beautiful...

[@kravetv5972]

My heart is so heavy looking at all the legends that aren't here. Coretta Scott King, Natalie Cole, Maya Angelou, Nancy Wilson...WOW!

[@krazybannana15]

Love Mariah's reaction, her jaw just dropped! LOL

[@ljr1908]

Just watched this again and it brought me to tears. There are so many legends that are no longer here. I’m so glad they got their flowers while they were still here.

[@SaFona100]

Michelle Obama was there too??!!! yaaaaas

[@zazabrown732]

Marco everyone could sense in 2006 that Barack was going to be big so yeah Michelle was there

[@muadline5989]

@@zazabrown732 Actually, they didn't sense it then. Barack wasn't a factor during this period. When Oprah came out to say she was going all out for him, others jumped on board. He was an accidental candidate, he was chosen to replace Jack Ryan (who was originally meant to speak at the Democratic Convention but because of the accusations by his wife, actress wife Jeri Ryan caused him to resign his bid for Senate and the opportunity to speak at the convention, this is where people saw he was a good public speaker but no one 2as checking him out as President till Oprah put her stamp of approval. Then other celebrities followed the the young 'guns of the world made it happen by campaigning hard for him and raising funds in ways that were unprecedented via the internet.

[@zazabrown732]

@@muadline5989 actually he was a factor. I knew Barack was going to be president after reading an article on him in 2004 which heralded him as the first potential black president and after watching him on the Oprah show the same year when he was only a new senator (ie before she officially endorsed him during the campaign). The way he was being written about then showed that he not only had the ambition to be president but that he had already inspired others to believe it too. I was only an undergrad international student in Canada at the time but even then from the literature around him it was obvious. That's what even made me buy his book Dreams of my Father which was intentionally re-released in 2004 and after reading that, I knew for a fact what his destiny would be. Barack started his campaign long before 2006 and was considered the future of the Dem party long before 2006

[@eburch176]

Where?

[@dpcisunbreakable]

@@muadline5989 Omg can you just let the moment fucking happen? We will call you when the time comes to fact check shit!

[@snapesnapeseverussnape2015]

Awww Coretta! I loved her the most! I miss her

[@tighmir]

usually I can't trust the emotions of actors... but these women are definitely sincere and that is amazing.

[@sandrafranks7627]

I CRY EVERYTIME. AND I WILL CONTINUE TO CRY EVERYTIME I WATCH THIS . EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM . HOW MANY YEARS IS IT NOW ?

[@schnaetripp9532]

I HAVE A NEW FOUND LOVE FOR OPRAH I STOPPED WATCHING HER CAUSE SHE ALWAYS MADE ME CRY. SHE ALWAYS HAD SHOWS OR PROGRAMS THAT HIT HOME. I WASNT AT THE POINT WERE I COULD OR EVEN KNOW HOW TO CHANGE. I THANK GOD FOR U OPRAH...SHOWING LOVE OF NO OTHER...THANK U

[@bsusak09]

That poem is an absolute masterpiece. I’ve heard it a hundred times and still makes me choke up

[@lillymoss1316]

Tina Tuner is sooo gorgeous