MAYIM BIALIK Remembers Beaches

[@joanna7350]

She was perfect playing a child version of Bette. Really perfect. Perfectly cast.

[@seattlevixen]

One billion percent!!

[@Wrennie_bird08]

I'm very happy that Mayim grew up to be such a well rounded, healthy, intelligent woman.

[@alysonshorthouse8858]

I haven't seen Beaches for years, but I remember thinking how amazing the casting of Mayim was! She was so perfect for the role

[@leandrocruz2744]

Beaches and "Wind beneath my wings" still bring people to tears.

[@jad8123]

I like how she takes you through the steps of the movie and looking fondly on it. She looks happy to discuss it and doesn’t look like she’s being forced to do it.

[@barbarasimonson7607]

😂😮

[@oldgypsytap]

Having just seen "Beaches" for the umpteenth time, I believe from every aspect, Mayim's performance is the best "child" performance ever on the big screen. Nuanced and simply wonderful. A gem that never gets stale.

[@autumnconway3642]

You should seee young jody foster

[@tracyparker6676]

guess you've never seen tatum o'neil in paper moon or jodie foster in taxi driver. or Ricky Schroeder in The Champ. Those are performances. Mayim was great, and still is.

[@gioPHL]

With the exceptions of Tatum O'Neal...I'd agree.

[@bradmclean4988]

Ricky Schroeder The Champ

[@brunoviananascimento]

It's truly a great performance, but have you seen Jodie Foster in Taxi Driver and Natalie Portman in Léon: The Professional? Both astonishing.

[@letspraytherosary4410]

Mayim has a natural beauty about her that no one ever talks about. She has a real "character" face, but there is a beauty to it as well. She has wonderful coloring.

[@tonilharmon]

And she grew up to be a neurophysicist. What an incredible life.

[@susanveals4233]

Neuroscientist, actually

[@DudeEM]

This is what happens when parents stop looking at their celebrity kids as cash cows and actually raise them with love, wisdom and being adequately strict. They also have to guide their path and make drastic decisions if the industry is starting to swallow them whole.

[@pambrown6260]

YES girls have brains

[@francescacastiglione7094]

And she’s an amazing host of Jeopardy!

[@Janstone77]

So she actually grew up to be a Jeopardy host. Probably pays better.

[@MDKE114]

I saw Beaches in the theater when it came out. Mayim Bialik was an absolute stand-out, and her character was the most interesting and fun to watch in the entire movie.

[@vickistine9388]

One thing about Mayim is that she really is so gracious and appreciative of her acting roots. I love seeing that as much as I’ve loved following her career.

[@ruthcarter3822]

So nice to hear that it wasn’t a horrible experience for her. So many times, you’d love love, love a movie, and then you hear all this terrible stuff and it ruins it for you.

[@yikes7963]

Beaches! What a flick! Love this movie, makes me cry every single time. 😩 My heart!

[@ahill4642]

Fried Green Tomatoes, too? ☺️

[@kariejo4614]

When "Beaches" first came out, it was like they made a movie from mine and my best friends lives. We met very young (almost 40 years ago), and we had complete opposite personalities. Our story is way too long to type out. She ended up moving 1500 miles away. But, we are still the best of friends. Every time we visit each other, we grab our popcorn, and we sit down and watch "Beaches." We've even watched it over the phone a few times when it was playing on TV. We laugh, we cry, and we start comparing every scene to our friendship and just crack up. This movie will always mean more to the both of us than anything else we've ever held onto for almost 40 years. 💛💛

[@kristynerosier2734]

What a wonderful story, that’s true love!

[@jonesba2004]

My best friend from childhood, starting 56 years ago, is still one of my best friends. We weren’t alike at all. Yet, in all these years, we’ve never had one fight or even a disagreement. We have always just accepted each other for who we are. Isn’t it funny, that as we get older, we resort to the ‘birds of a feather’ mentality when choosing friends? When in reality, we’d be much more well-rounded if we chose friends with different feathers, or fur, or scales, or skin.

[@GailBrenner-vt9ou]

​@@jonesba2004❤

[@katemiller7874]

Same. Mine is gone now

[@IanzGurrl]

All these years, I thought that was Mayim singing and now she says it wasn't her. Woah! Mind blown!!

[@Pussycatfeathers]

Me too....I really think the singing voice sounds just like her speaking voice too!!!

[@meganmack2839]

IanzGurrl she is a good singer tho!

[@prestagraber1145]

I know, that’s a little disappointing.

[@joash3714]

She's great at lip syncing then 'cause she fooled me

[@Sahmgirl]

I remember when the series "Blossom" started saying "hey! Thats the girl from Beaches". And then when Mayim started on "The Big Bang Theory", I was like oh my gosh, I love her! I tried to explain to my kids, they were like, "who?". But Beaches is one of my favorite movies, & Ive enjoyed watching your career, Ms Bialik.

[@LB-1122]

She does a great interview, I mean she really owned it ! What a great talent she is !!!!

[@CHDean]

...not an easy task

[@eddielittle1644]

I think she is a wonderful actor and very intelligent 11:06

[@slvrangel22]

"That's no woman, that's my mother.". Love that line. Love this movie... beautfiul story of friendship. Love Mayim. Such an intelligent and articulate woman. We need more role models like this for the younger generation.

[@michaelhere5147]

I know Mayim has Ph.D, but WOW - so smart, interesting, and well spoken.

[@mgarcia2445]

I know, I noticed it as well. I could listen to her talk all day.

[@karensheline5955]

I LOVED this interview.....but then, I Love Mayim!! Glad to hear she had parents who took such great care with her as a newly famous child-star. I believe THAT made all the difference in how she turned out...kind, level-headed,extremely intelligent and self-assure. ❤️ ☮️ 🌸

[@jamesvanderbeek19]

I wish movies were still made like this. I cried 80s tears right now.

[@pudgeuncle]

To this day I am mystified as to why she was not nominated for an Oscar. She was brilliant, especially with the challenge of capturing what a little Bette would be like.

[@beckgood4064]

Nick Mayor agreed!!

[@Pea_Green]

I think a lot of kids lose out to the bigger egos . . . if you know what I mean. . . . . she certainly deserved an Oscar or at least a nomination.

[@stephenalbertson8920]

So true!!!

[@NoName-yg1ki]

They should have not gotten rid of young performer Academy Awards.

[@brendawatt7308]

I'm sure she won an award for playing the role

[@roxannehoag5873]

Love this movie! 🎬🎥Perfectly casting everyone in this movie!

[@SweeetClarissa]

Mayim was always confident and so talented! She’s just a great human being.

[@Orion-ir9fi]

The first time I saw Beaches was before I had even heard of Mayim, and I was amazed at what a plausible young Bette Midler she was able to portray. "In my opinionation", Mayim stole the show and was the best part of the whole movie. She is a show business rarity - a truly intelligent, articulate actor.

[@perfectpikelet1444]

Brilliant actress. Best movie ❤

[@markrichardson3798]

What an absolute success story all round. One of my favourite film characters of all time. If only every starlet/parent could be just like this.

[@Hippie-chick]

Mayim played an AWESOME Bette Midler. I love Beaches. It's a movie I'll watch over and over. This makes me wanna watch it again.

[@outoftheforest7652]

I love how grounded she is.. She has really brought a lot too the table in so many ways..

[@davefeig1051]

I watched beaches when I was a young dad with my daughter when she was about 7. It was special.......... wonderful movie......great memory..... my thanks for everyone involved in the movie it was superb

[@beckymesterhazi4624]

Beaches will always remind me of my Nanny Mary, Watched it every time I was with her!!. My Nanny turned 81 today xx

[@joshuahahn301]

What a wonderfully down to earth person.

[@thenaturalboxer]

she was pure joy in that film.

[@donnamartin8227]

One of the best tear jerkers ever!

[@giggles7179]

They could not have possibly found a better little girl to play the young C.C. Bloom. I was even younger than Mayim when the film came out (I tagged along with my aunt to the cinema). Even then I was a Bette Midler fan and I loved Mayim as her younger doppelganger. As I've grown over the years, the film has been a constant in my life; I'm very much a C.C. and one of my dearest friends identifies with Hillary. "Beaches" is our movie. Oh! And we're both drag queens. Ha! We don't see each other often, but I know we'll always have this movie to remind us of each other.

[@helenmchale6837]

One of my favourite films ever x

[@thomasgeorge751]

I own this movie on dvd and watch it whenever its aired on cable. Never get tired of it. Love Bette and Mayim.

[@SmigChick]

I saw Beaches shortly after it was released and was really amazed at how like Midler this girl was - not just in looks but in 'personality' as well. And I loved her performance, she really stood out. I was happy to hear that she landed a series after that, although I never saw it (I think it was a kid's show). I understand she's on a sit-com now too (or was?), so glad she's had a successful career!

[@elleeme9451]

Blossom and The Big Bang Theory.

[@SAYZ]

It was a very pleasant surprise to see Mayim Bilaik in this role ; great actress & perfect casting !

[@zhannashpitalnik4327]

What a pleasure! Smart, intelligent , well spoken and down to earth just a rare Breed in Hollywood Thank you Maym!

[@mguevarra61]

Saw this in the theatre when it came out. Four times. Loved it then. Still do.

[@happytraveller2122]

Mark Guevarra bawled like a baby!!! Every time.

[@toddburton6570]

What a fantastically talented and smart person! Geeze, I wish there were more like her walking the earth. I walked across the road to a movie theater in North Columbus with the intention of seeing "Rain Man." It was sold out, so I "settled" for "Beaches." I think everyone enjoyed "Rain Man," but I think I won...

[@blstrick4636]

Beaches is one of my all time favorite movies. I watch it whenever I can. It's so timeless to me.

[@harlemhomme]

a really good interview...she was wonderful in the movie--very believable!

[@hfxmusicman]

She was fantastic in this part. Had no idea she wasn't singing.

[@janetr3334]

Its too bad I wonder what her voice sounded like?

[@constancemiller3753]

I had no idea Bette Midler is from Hawaii.🏝🌋🍹🍍 Craziness.

[@Fairyviewroad]

I never realized it was Mayim in Beaches! I love her.

[@NicoleBlackwell209]

Same I just realized blossom was cece bloom

[@ClarenceFisher]

@@NicoleBlackwell209 So she went from bloom to blossom....

[@JohnnyD5]

Saw Beaches for the first time when I was 9, just watched it again yesterday with my wife and 9 year old daughter. We all cried our eyes out.

[@pambb5743]

Beaches is one of my all time favorite movies ever! Mayim was just over the top fabulous ! I love her. I really enjoyed this interview....thanks for posting it. ❤️

[@ceciliamartin9750]

I will watch Beaches over and over again. It’s one of my favorite movies. I’m a CECILIA too.

[@judyholiday1794]

My bff took on opening night me to watch Beaches on my 22nd birthday ..I love this movie. However, the ending does wear me out due to how I always end up bawling my eyes out every time I watch it..

[@Ddrhl]

I am surprised at how monotone her regular speaking voice is compared to that of when she played CeCe. Loved Beaches. Still cry even though I've seen it dozens of times.

[@bettieboo2010]

Young CC Bloom and Blossom= fantastic actress. My childhood rapped up right here.

[@jessical4403]

The first three times I watched this classic, I balled my eyes out each time.

[@TravelingwithValeman77]

I still cry whenever I see it.

[@catofthecastle1681]

Gross! The word is bawled!

[@jessical4403]

@@catofthecastle1681 get a life

[@Cakelady-gv2jg]

I sang a slower version of this song in grade 10 drama....never sang in front of a small audience before. I was 15 years old. This guy in my class came up to me and said, "I don't know how you did that, but that was amazing!" 🥰

[@craigsplits]

You know Mayim had the greatest support structure in her early life. It provided her a scaffolding to build upon to be free and charismatic and gorgeous in this movie. Smart is everything and I thank you for all of your contributions. Well done!

[@drewharris7785]

I loved that movie so much, and Mayim was wonderful in it.

[@Shanycole]

Love her and this movie!

[@cutepumpkin4744]

Because of this interview I just watched the movie again, which I have not seen in like 20 years, and it was so extremely beautiful to me...thank you

[@NicoleBlackwell209]

Beaches was my all time favorite movie ever. I could watch it over and over throughout the years and it never gets old. I had no clue that she also played blossom.

[@mamabear9380]

Beaches is my favorite movie I watched it all the time as a kid and memorized wind beneath my wings. I have a small boob tube tv with a vcr and have this movie on vhs

[@windschaser101]

Mayim sounds like a very down to earth person and its great that her parents didn't push her into acting and made sure she stayed grounded. She is awesome on Big Bang Theory!!

[@jimalden9376]

They may have pushed a little. Mayim's father was a drama teacher at my (and Miyam's) Jr. High (now middle school).

[@Samalabear]

That's why I love this movie, the relationship. Just absolutely wonderful. I never had that, and I always wanted that.

[@antoniafaheerty6980]

She was perfectly cast in this movie. Although brief in appearance she's so memorable. This movie absolutely crushes me EVERY time I see it..in fact sometimes I can't watch it knowing how it ends.

[@joycegibbs5267]

still one of my favourite films of all time. They don't make films like that anymore. Most comedies are just swearing and rudeness.

[@laurapowell3516]

This was not a comedy, even if it had laughable moments.

[@kimhickman9210]

The movie Beaches reminds me of my best friend who passed away 15 years into our friendship, she was diagnosed with an illness that finally took her life. She fought so hard to life, we met in high school on a camping week and we instantly became best of friends. So beaches always reminds me of her and I also played the song for my wedding. The wing beneath my wings was played for her. Thank you so much for making it.

[@denny8093]

Just love hearing her talk about her experience of beaches 💕

[@anniede6132]

I remember seeing this movie in the theater. And I remember thinking how talented Mayim is. So obvious now. But even then I knew she would go somewhere.

[@RSMR7.]

Very good movie. Makes me cry every time 😢

[@kamysailings877]

I loved this movie and loved Blossom too!

[@tmartinez1948]

She is Super intelligent!!

[@kemmayr]

Wow didn't realise this was Mayam, this was my late partners favourite film 💖

[@carlamarsh4519]

So sorry for your loss.

[@kemmayr]

+Carla Marsh Thank you, it's a good video,hadent realised she played the younger Bette,very talented isn't she.

[@carlamarsh4519]

@@kemmayr Talented and smart. I enjoyed this interview. She was so good as CC.

[@dennisgraham2447]

I went to see this with an older lady friend thst i had met after i git out of the airforce, it was her favorite movie and mine as well, a few years later she sadly passed away. I dont care for Ms Midler anymore as i used to be a big fan of hers. . But the movie remains one of my favs to this day and brings back fond memories of the lady who i shared a love of this movie with.

[@nicz051]

i've been binge watching mayims interview cos i just finished bbt and she was the one who strucked me the most... and i keep getting more and more impressed everytime! And i wont get tired saying that she can do it all!

[@TheShmoo123]

And we really appreciate you Mayim, thank you 🙋🏽

[@berenicereyesg.7895]

Thanks for sharing this interview! First time watching it but I like it a lot. I love, respect and admire Mayim since then. She´s so talented, beautiful and nice. Beaches, one of my favorite movies ever. It always reminds me of someone very special in my life who recommended it to me and still is part of that special bond we have. Great memories...Blessings always...

[@babiphat20]

one of the best chick flicks ever..definitely in my top 5

[@MrBjorn6]

upoutmyfaceb0y yeah I loved it, but I also loved mommie dearest? At that point I thought I might be gay. Lol.

[@janetr3334]

AGREE! Just boycott the remake. Sorry but I think this movie should be untouched and they tried and failed.

[@sherrydewitt9635]

Omg I had no idea you played her!!! My all time favorite movie Ever! Wow

[@johnduarte4227]

I have such respect and admiration for this woman...

[@sarahslabyrinthe]

My fav movie of all time and for every time I am asked to sing I always do "Glory of Love". Just love her!!!

[@annajolie228]

How funny that both the child Actors from Beaches are both Doctors. (Mayim has a doctorate and the young Hilary actor Marcie Leeds is now a trained and practising medical doctor.)

[@ClarenceFisher]

Because Barbara Hershey's character bit the dust at the end...I get it. SORRY FOR SPOILERS, BEACHES IS 100 YEARS OLD!!!!!!! Barbara Hershey's character IS NOT, but the movie is!

[@catofthecastle1681]

That isn’t a reply to the comment!

[@asteverino8569]

Wow, Mayim! I never knew that was you as the young Bette in "Beaches". I saw that movie at the theater when it came out. I was one of the men who cried, watching this movie. 😘 I didn't know you played "Blossom", cuz I didn't watch that show at the time. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Big Bang was really a great show to me and your character. Thank you! I had friends dying of AIDS at the time of 'Beaches' and we both were a bit young to handle it well.

[@jimkey920]

MAYIM BIALIK was so perfect for that part. The scion of the Yenta Stage Mother! I actually wondered, was she Bette Midlers neice or something. It was a great movie! Mayim grew up t be a real human being! her parents surely are proud.

[@jenniferstuart1473]

Best movie ever! Still makes me laugh, and cry!

[@mirellawallace5037]

I like beaches movie. the girls did good job playing the character.

[@Gullwingflyer]

One of the best child acting performances ever!👏👍

[@danicegewiss862]

I didnt know who she was at the time. Now Im blown away that she played Blossom and a young CC. Now she plays Sheldon's wife. Nice variety of roles.

[@doris2793]

Wonderful and talented lady!

[@doglover8596]

There was me and 2 other girls who I been friends with since I was about 12. The 3 of us were always together, in each other's wedding, had babies around the same time, buried parents. Well on 9/13/2019 our friend Cathy passed away. We knew she was dying. We went to the beach and sat on the sand, walked a little, had coffee at sunrise looking out at the ocean. And all the while I kept hearing Wind Beneath My Wings in my head. Now there's only the two of us left. Not a day goes by that we don't at least text.

[@kettykiwanian1746]

I have only one thing to say: A beautiful beautiful movie. I am so glad that I saw it. I recommend it to all my friends. And if I ever have a little girl, I want her to see the movie and hope that she will understand and like it.

[@AidaJof]

I loved the movie and still stands out a great movie about friendship and loyalty. When I saw the movie you knew immediately what a great stroke of genius was to have cast Mayim as a young Bette. When I came out of the movie the one thing that was striking was Mayim's performance. Great video of a very smart young lady.

[@jodyseaman1885]

I love the movie Beaches, I didn't realize that was Mayim. She did an amazing job playing a young Bette Mitler.

[@lauraregan2778]

OMG! This is my favorite movie! Now that I know you were in it , I love it even more!!!❤️

[@molympus8504]

Just finished watching this movie ive loved it so much ever since it came out. You played a brilliant part and thank you so much. Peace and hugs

[@bubbajediewok2348]

Mind blowing how much you have done. I remember Blossom, and I watch big bang every day. I think I need to go watch Beaches! What an incredible woman you are❤

[@physiotherapistpaulina9340]

I love this actress. She is so humble, and real, and academically brilliant too!!! PHD! Great role model for other aspiring actors to see the value in a non-celebrity lifestyle.

[@erichirsch1790]

There is not a dang thing wrong with Mayim here. I would never cut her up at all. I adore her big time!!!!! Why would anybody hate her because of her religion? Get real!!! She's happy being Jewish and that is just fine by me. I'm catholic and I'm happy with my religion. Mayim I love you a great deal!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Hakulanni]

Haters are going to hate. She's still acting despite her degree. Let's count our blessings and dwell on the positive that she represents.

[@juliekeenan2868]

She is great. I’ve always liked her.

[@eamarean4758]

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[@imissnj2]

Agreed, but Jewish is a race. They have a religion as well, but it’s a race of people.

[@Master_Petes_Theater]

@@imissnj2 I'm sorry, but that is incorrect. Judaism is a religion. It is not a "race". Jews come in all hues. Do Ethiopian Jews resemble German Jews? Think about it.

[@kcluckystars]

Ohhhhh my gosh. How did I not remember this?!?! She was amazing in that role.

[@sandrabrown6326]

Love this video. You seem like such a nice person and so grounded. Your folks really raised you wonderful. So happy for you. You sound like you deserve a great life. I also have two boys. They are grown now. Please hug and enjoy them every single day. Because they grow up so fast.

[@ahill4642]

This is such a treat! Fabulous casting, choosing Mayim! And what a sweet, articulate and grateful woman she’s turned out to be. Lovely!

[@davidmiller8856]

god bless! thanks & take care!

[@TonyHickschick]

I really enjoyed this interview. Thanks for posting.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hey there! I came across your comment and I just had to reach out and say hi. Your perspective really caught my attention and I would love to get to know you better. Would you be interested in chatting sometime? Looking forward to hearing back from you! 😊

[@doratiscareno5856]

L💕VE you in that Roll..👏🏼👏🏼👍🏻