What's the Story Behind H.E.R.'s Name?

Before her performance on The Late Late Show, James Corden takes a moment to chat with H.E.R. about the meaning of her stage name, her huge year marked by 5 GRAMMY nominations and what it was like to be surprised by Janet Jackson at a show.
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Each week night, THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN throws the ultimate late night after party with a mix of celebrity guests, edgy musical acts, games and sketches. Corden differentiates his show by offering viewers a peek behind-the-scenes into the green room, bringing all of his guests out at once and lending his musical and acting talents to various sketches. Additionally, bandleader Reggie Watts and the house band provide original, improvised music throughout the show. Since Corden took the reigns as host in March 2015, he has quickly become known for generating buzzworthy viral videos, such as Carpool Karaoke."

[@Wigconic.]

H.E.R : Having. Everything. Revealed. ICONIC

[@Sharon_Cort]

Everything except for her eyes

[@GradietPanda12345]

Iconic it is ironic .

[@GradietPanda12345]

It’s ironic that she stands for having everything revealed, but she doesn’t like showing her eyes/face.

[@Gigi502.]

Iconic asf

[@dri_driella1227]

Sharon right 😂 🤦🏾‍♀️ maybe it’s a identity thing maybe she just doesn’t want to show herself lol

[@KevOnStage]

I LOVE H.E.R.

[@JesusOrDie13]

Bro I love your channel! Thank you for all the good laughs! 💯💯💯

[@Iceman4181]

I see you Kev

[@slowspeed6500]

I Used to Love H.E.R.

[@Dee-ue1gh]

YESSSSS💞💞💞

[@jutco]

you love having everything revealed?

[@nds5796]

She still has her 10 year old smile 😭😭😭😭

[@VonitaWatson]

I knew I've seem her before. I kept saying I know her face. Like I remember her being a kid from somewhere

[@ja1207]

That's the Asian blood

[@Jaybay-fh4ww]

Justin Angelo Alvarez the black too. She got all the good genes

[@crystalserrant5915]

Yezzzz she does😁🤩

[@mangacollector2718]

That's her Asian roots, forever young lol

[@jj9533]

I love that she doesnt want her face or name to be what people see or remember. She wants the music to be the message and the outlet and its just ironic because she's truly beautiful inside and out, without even trying or oversexualizing.

[@nandawalker9660]

And i love that about H.E.R!!!

[@jenniferj.5209]

Gabbi Wilson

[@terrycrews1760]

j j you must’ve not seen her w/ out glasses. If you ever do you’ll be understand why she doesn’t want to be fully seen. She looks like a 12 yr old. It becomes pretty obvious the once you do see it.

[@sem1663]

Shakalaka Bombastic hater

[@jacquelinewilson3049]

yes

[@oihfsrhjik]

WELL DESERVED 5 GRAMMY NOMINEE ♥️

[@ayaashraf-wr8ki]

I am interested , what songs would you recommend ?

[@oihfsrhjik]

AγA AγA Best Part, Focus and 2 😊

[@Onelychild]

Absolutely 💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👌

[@ayaashraf-wr8ki]

@@oihfsrhjik thank u

[@reneishabrooks443]

Me too K.O.S. lol

[@MusicBankTv]

Wow. She really beautiful. Been following for 2 years now. She really made it. Love from our studios in Nairobi KENYA.

[@akeymthedream]

Ima record in your studio when i come back to my nyumbani,254

[@olivemballa1176]

You guys are everywhere🙆

[@MusicBankTv]

@@akeymthedream you are welcome

[@MusicBankTv]

@@olivemballa1176 are we really?

[@nanaandjujusplayhouse4894]

MusicBankTv stalker

[@mynameisjeff7112]

Sza, HER and Ella Mai gotta do a collab album and call it “S.H.E”

[@Phillysyrong52]

Damn yu gud!

[@nguimenistephanie]

Your idea is great. They really should. They seem to have sth in common to me wow🤔

[@briancagordon2308]

Yes this idea needs to be brought to their team IMMEDIATELY

[@heymedzz]

Any update? Feel like this is still gold 😅

[@kidsomagnificent]

They should call that album S.H.E.L.LA

[@aliciatorres6914]

Can we appreciate that beautiful hair 🤤🤤😍😍😍

[@lovelypacific]

The Dianicah if she’s half filipino not necessarily...

[@adoseofmimi5454]

@@thedianicah its not

[@Qbabe2448]

The Dianicah and if it was?! We still gone appreciate it👌🏾!!

[@laurencameron3150]

Ada banana And being half Philippino means what? Doesn’t mean she isn’t wearing a weave, especially as a performer, it’s a great way to preserve her hair

[@jazminartopee7774]

@@thedianicah it always have to be that 1 black sis that got something negative to say abt anotha sista smfh!

[@MistaGQ3]

She has a very Lauryn Hill feel to me

[@yassnnej9939]

no,no,no...no,no,no. h.e.r. is great not Lauryn Hill. hate comparisons.

[@canders207]

Completely get you!! So mature wise n humble

[@pisces1014]

Thinking the same thing

[@iAmaze87]

Her voice too

[@DivineVibrations9]

Yes, her speaking voice is similar

[@blakeblock9376]

"My mom is a Filipino" I love hearing that coming from her cos some other half-Filipino don't want to accept their other half of ethnicity. And she stated that she always sings in karaoke. In the Philippines, karaoke is so famous. Birthdays, Christenings, Weddings or even in some funerals, there are karaokes. And that's why MOST of the Filipinos are great singers.

[@princesspoetess775]

Jay Adam Mallapre FACTS!!! All facts!!!

[@estelaangeles2346]

@@princesspoetess775 im not sure about all filipinos are great singers

[@marialayola]

@@estelaangeles2346 THEY ALL IM A FILIPINO

[@lisagamingfan_yt2162]

@@estelaangeles2346 OH DEFINITELY I can't sing myself lmao

[@jhonmarkmainit6755]

@@estelaangeles2346 yeah 95% can sing and im part of 5%

[@jakojii]

Finally she is getting the recognition she deserves. ALL EYES ON H.E.R!

[@GenuineGlow]

I hope you win all FIVE because you deserve them!

[@KKK-ft6ct]

Genuine Glow hold now save some for Ella mai

[@ztarr]

I don't think Ella Mai needs any Grammys just yet but we can save one for Janelle Monae fuh sure!

[@KKK-ft6ct]

A'chynee Edmundson let’s be nice and Atleast give Ella one lmao

[@GoldenGraham25]

Now she's up for more Grammy's. Such an inspiration.

[@MonroseUS]

Remember when Jazmine Sullivan got 5 grammy nominations back in 2009 and then got nothing?! Jazmine's so underrated! What a shame. Hopefully it's not gonna happen to H.E.R. as well...

[@queenetteadegbite2690]

Agreed. It happened to Sza too

[@nicolenunya984]

Tyanna Sera omg they sleeping on Jazzy

[@taytaybeynippy486]

Definitely Jazmine Sullivan is really underrated.

[@brandonmatthews4934]

Queenette Adegbite I mean Sza can’t perform live. It’s not like she doing a dance routine like Beyoncé lol it’s unacceptable

[@saltysf]

Tyanna Sera can’t say I agree. I loved Jazmine Sullivan back and the day. Amerie too. But H.E.R. Is on a different level, she’s incredible live.

[@min-hp4pt]

This secret gem is finally out there, and she is truly shining.

[@Discoveringbandsbymichaelnagy]

Love the high energy and excitement!!

[@denisepickens1920]

H.e.r. is the truth..I love that she is so humble, loves music and wants us all to see the music..I pray she stay that way...love her!!❤

[@KFordVideos]

Saw her in concert back in December. No regrets at all. I wish her a long and prosperous career.

[@avilik13]

Had no idea she was Blasian. Come to think of it she does kinda resemble Sharon Leal who is also Black/Filipino.

[@90sBabyNERD]

avilik13 I’m glad I’m not the only one who sees it!

[@buddzindisguise]

One of the best artists of this time! Been following her music since 2016. Proud of where she is now. 🙂 PS: Filipinos truly love karaoke. 🎤🇵🇭

[@shanellewarner6873]

I love H.E.R. and she ia so beautiful . I've been a fan of H.E.R. before she was who she is . So to see her career doing to good makes me so happy

[@theycallmezee7908]

Please do carpool karaoke with HER and even add Ella mai too

[@MarlinaDangervil]

Would love a carpool karaoke with H.E.R 🙌🏾

[@btsthe7dorks88]

"I'm filipino, Filipino's love karaoke" wow i'm proud. ❤

[@spookyariel1]

Half Fillipino

[@terrianrogers4266]

@@spookyariel1 no hun, Filipino means you have Filipinian heritage like latino means you have latina heritage. Get it right 😂

[@terrianrogers4266]

@@spookyariel1 so she is Filipino

[@Chaquita_T]

She resembles the actress sharon Leal whos also Philippine and black

[@adecentsole81]

brownsuga blakkbeauty I’ve been saying the exact same! They look like they could be related.

[@ChanteMoore23]

Literally twins lol

[@danielmata3436]

WE FILIPINOS ARE PROUD OF YOU HONEY!!! 🇵🇭❤️

[@agirlhasnoname8302]

Olivia Rodrigo as well. They're slaying

[@heydaddy5326]

Pfft... Filipinos are racist towards darker skin complexion in their own nation. You know this is true. Source: I'm Filipino

[@agirlhasnoname8302]

@@heydaddy5326 racist is not the term but yeah they do look down towards their own countrymen with darker skin.

[@heydaddy5326]

@@agirlhasnoname8302 Umm... How is that not a term? It is racist when they "look down on them" and discriminate against them based on their skin colour and also those who come from Negritos/Igorot background. So....

[@edmhie1]

@@agirlhasnoname8302 filipino ka din nman. Sino ba idina down mo?

[@jlolxd]

h.e.r’s talking voice is so beautiful ohmygodd

[@queenfufu4305]

I love everything about her. She is amazing artist and can’t wait for her to win her Grammys

[@advancedinstruments5154]

She went to school in Vallejo California. A Christian school North Hills, where both my daughters and Granddaughter went. She was amazing as a child playing the piano and singing. Way beyond her years. Proud of her accomplishments! Good parent encouragement brought her a long ways.

[@Sela-mq4uy]

Aw she seems genuinely grateful and humble for what she has and where she is. Love it!

[@sandyesperanza2302]

i love her so much. she is so true and authentically herself

[@waheedahsrecipes5004]

HER AND ITS A PURE TALENT CONGRATULATIONS NOMINATION FOR 5 GRAMMY BE BLESS IN WHATEVER YOU DO

[@RayleighAli]

African-American/Filipino mix = perfection

[@aimeealexispilipinas]

Pilo pride🤗🤗🤗

[@Gapeaches77able]

Not really.

[@lisah8438]

@@Gapeaches77able I agree. Nobody is perfect but we are all beautiful in our own way. Beauty is subjective.

[@Okayme8080]

🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭💓💓💓

[@victor-zi7bu]

wtf...

[@danielledefreitas2021]

Love H.E.R. Saw her live while she was on tour and she is literally AMAZING!

[@tonieltaylor7755]

After so many years Im so glad to see her finally making it. But I lowkey wanted to keep her to myself for the past 4 years.

[@meghannnelson3263]

Toniel Taylor ?

[@tonieltaylor7755]

@@meghannnelson3263 what is the question?

[@Kensley910]

yes! That's how I feel about Vedo the Singer lol

[@jeonkayla2379]

Before she released her identity I just knewwww it was Gabbi. Because she’s released the Jungle cover on SoundCloud with her name that I’d already heard and loved, then around the time H.E.R. started getting buzz it was gone from SoundCloud. I was soooo hype when I turned out to be right.

[@daunescobar9640]

Black Girl Magic so her real name is gabbi?

[@jeonkayla2379]

Daun' Escobar it’s Gabriella, actually but she went by Gabi before this. I just misspelled it.

[@nicolenunya984]

Daun' Escobar yes she used to be on Disney singing and I believe her name she went by was Gabby Wilson

[@aletab3051]

Daun' Escobar gabi wilson

[@graceellenosborn4912]

She also has a song called the Lord is coming and another song with the same name features Gabi Wilson (who shes rumoured to be)

[@obiwashere]

She’s gonna be here for a long time.

[@lolabunny2123]

Something about her look reminds me of Angela Simmons maybe her smile

[@KFordVideos]

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks/see the same. Add Sharon Leal to it too.

[@Keysha.Monique]

She reminds me of Kelis

[@acomment5991]

I kept thinking she was Angela Simmons for a while in passing until I started to pay attention

[@alexbaker8534]

Yes same vibe

[@juno9023]

she's soo amazing live

[@alexandramarilag]

omg she's a filipino!😍

[@ramjam6934]

I appreciate how classy and chill she is. She is so young though, how much did she go through to sing about her past? I don't even remember what i did when i was 21.

[@silkqueen8498]

Her songs hit me so deeply.. she's gonna be here for a while she has a message that everyone can relate to and I appreciate her talent above this nonsense ppl singing about... Go head sis....🙏🏼🙏🏼💯😍

[@arcturusdmitri6775]

Loved her (or should it be H.E.R. 🧐) music from way back when. So happy she’s getting the attention she deserves. Not that she needs any validation. A consummate artist. Bringing back R&B to its soulful and heartfelt roots. 👌💯💯 P.S. Love her saying her heritage. Makes a pinoy brother proud.

[@firstname1317]

I can see the Filipina in her cheekbones

[@MsPeachez305]

What an honest and beautiful way to Express yourself yet relatible

[@missfavoured]

I remember when Tyrese introduced her. She was so young but Tyrese always said, she's a star. That's how I got to know her as an artist.

[@ncknelson]

Yay! half filipino so proud of you. 😊😘👏

[@andreaokoye171]

I love this girl in particular. Her dress sense gives me joy. She dresses so decent and still look sexy and amazing. Love you girl!!!

[@synetramorrison4081]

That smile is just amazing deserve everything plus 10x more ❤️

[@gummy416]

who's here after her grammy win 2021!! so happy and well deserved

[@tdg3040]

Been a fan since vol 1 dropped a few years ago ❤This makes me so happy she is bringing real r&b back!

[@christianlamar_]

She deserves everything she gets. All of the awards, the accolades. She is incredibly talented and I’m so happy that real talent and musicality is being respected and honored again.

[@Breethaempress444]

I’m sooooo happy and proud she getting the recognition she deserves her music been bomb afff foreverrrrr.. she’s even better in concert 🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️🗣

[@wendyjo1219]

Love H.E.R. and love that she is proud of her roots!

[@babeygirl108]

I want chloe and halle and h.e.r to make a song

[@soleilangelterry8909]

Yes those harmonies

[@arielsteinsaltz1956]

Never heard of her/H.E.R., but I might have to check her out, she seems cool.

[@GoldenGraham25]

Start with Volume 1 E.P. She sings/writes/produces (plays instruments). She's setting the tone for the new era of R&B.

[@chillmixmoode2846]

Start with Gabi Wilson.. 🤗❤️

[@musicalimagination5406]

When I heard she is half filipinooo i feel it toooo 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 I thought I would collapse!! I must be lateeee but yesssss She is an ICON. 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 half filipino

[@poramanndm5039]

AYYYEEE! I AM PROUD THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY FILIPINO WHO HAS TASTE IN TERMS OF MUSIC.

[@thegoodnoiseee]

SAME REACTION THOO!!

[@NotyourfancyVANLIFE]

She's so beautiful!! Her music is amazing!

[@zj3650]

AYEEE FILO REPRESENT 🇵🇭🇵🇭💖

[@JoOquialda]

pinoy ba sya

[@PapiOD]

@@JoOquialda yup half sya

[@poramanndm5039]

Omygod i thought i am the only filipino who has taste. Y'all better come through!

[@jblink2042]

I FREAKING LOVE THIS GIRL FOR YEARS!! I DIDNT KNOW SHES HALF PINOY OMG... FELL INLOVE TO HER MUSIC 😍

[@lulze4905]

how many of you could bring a Black love interest home? let's be honest.

[@J-gritty]

It's so weird that I remember her being 5 years old singing alicia keys "nothing ". Lol

[@leroystea8069]

This is truly nice, sweet nd am so happy for this young lady. H.E.R. story is so inspiring.♥

[@queenofthorns4053]

I loved H.E.R the moment I first heard her music!! There was something captivating about her and now I know why!

[@meanvecktor1900]

H.E.R .HAVING.EVERYTHING.REVEALED. “MIC DROP”

[@Miyieshia_Yvette]

She seem good spirited and confident 💓 She is going to achieve alot this year.

[@anaa1086]

Love her so muchhhh! Finally having the recognition she deserves ! ❤️

[@Chloe3610]

her songs are amazing honestly, each one of them has a different message and a different vibe

[@Sydonnewarren]

I really hope she wins! She's a true talent

[@natashanelson-joy2415]

She is amazing!! 💯🔥🔥

[@karlaferro8184]

Ahhh she’s one of my fave artists!!😍😍😍

[@ladyluvRB]

An Amazing young Artist...I love her music!!!

[@Onelychild]

She's very talented! I hope that she wins the 5 Grammys.

[@ad0regabby._121]

H.E.R. “Having Everything Revealed”.....❤️

[@jmpawikz]

I’ve been listening to her album and its so good!. Now that I know the meaning of her name. Im in love with her even more.

[@nguimenistephanie]

H.E.R name, H.E.R story, H.E.R all just ❤️

[@keren1014]

Omg 😯 I just knew that she’s Half Filipina 🇵🇭 #ProudlyPinay 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@RamboQuellz]

She's So Cute! 😍😭❤

[@dthigs2532]

I just love this young lady. Such class Having Everything Revealed (H.E.R). Beautiful just a special young lady doing big things and going places.

[@jimiya3924]

I grew to love her music over time. She is unique and she proves that you dont need to have a face or a title to music for it to be understood. Like she said I always thought when I was younger I would never go through certain things but when you become H.E.R you go through this evolution of becoming a better version of yourself. Having everything revealed and being honest frees us.

[@desireebraxton3775]

She’s amazing live!! A must see 👏🏾

[@vivianhon8139]

HER IS AMAZING

[@LilahMoonChile]

Dude i did not know she was so young i can tell she has an old soul I love her music so much and shes so beautiful in and out. Im fangirling now lol

[@jrlm6193]

grabe lang H.E.R. I just love you ♥

[@sirfletch9802]

I would love to see H.E.R doing a collab with A.P.L DE AP of the black eyed peas

[@AyeMama]

Yaaaasss Queen H.E.R 💕🥰

[@redouaneelfakhouri5449]

The artiste on 2019 big up her we love you H.E.R from morocco

[@cassandrabest7910]

Nothing but love....for HER MUSIC

[@bryaaanjaaay]

Filipino H.E.R--.E! 💖🤘

[@harroldbuaron6226]

🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 Gabriela "Gabi" Sarmiento Wilson.

[@TheInfiniteX]

her is absolutely amazing

[@ne_yil824]

Makes me love her even more. ❤️

[@mariannaakaartistic_muggle63]

3:16 gonNA LET THE LIGHT SHINE OOON MEEEE (pls someone get this reference lol)

[@shechinahchigwende6150]

😂😂😂

[@GoldenGraham25]

❤❤❤❤😂😂😂

[@jus-sayin]

H.E.R. better win all those grammys 💕💕💕

[@cecig3669]

Very Unique!!🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏🏽She is so very blessed.

[@hellojett4250]

Humble and down to earth

[@elia9883]

Amazing... I don’t even have a job at 21 😂 get it girl!!!

[@kingkylie9655]

im 21 too lol do you want to be a musician? can you sing? lets collaborate!

[@jasonbean1176]

Busty, curvey, magnificent hair! I will be happy to hear her voice.:)

[@tranquility9325]

What does being busty have anything to do with anything? Her talent isn't in her breasts.

[@unluckyheart3880]

@@tranquility9325 😂 right...

[@mozblu424]

much love for you H.E.R..we love you from lusaka-Zambia

[@mugiwara_la]

wow that's a beautiful description. I love H.E.R. and the music even more!! I definitely remember when she used to hide her face or always wear shades and everyone still loved her through her music & lyrics. I forget what celeb she said told her she should show her face more but I thank them to this day bc she's gorgeous.

[@michaelavillanueva3562]

🇵🇭 represent!

[@tiffanygrant1715]

🥰🥰🥰🥰I hope she do a car pool with him.

[@erixse6274]

She deserves it!! Love her music and H.E.R 💕

[@Pfiffer27]

I'm a half filipino and filiponos love karaoke, damn right gurl!!! We're all about singing.