Zendaya’s career almost RUINED over Aaliyah movie| Barbara Streisand prefers Beyonce over Lady Gaga?

[@Empressive]

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[@kimoramicheal8353]

This was fun to watch! Thanks!

[@fredlarbi]

I love your videos

[@MIHI_by_Grace]

Can you please do a video on Mariah and Tommy Mottola? From my research, that man is basically a controlling narcissistic racist. Which confuses me because Mariah is half black 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ColletteMartell]

Anika Noni Rose is from CT and went to my church. We were so excited about her getting that job. Thanks for another great video! ❤❤❤❤

[@mssparker2151]

Excellent job providing the backstories!!! Keep this up Empressive!!! These fun facts are quite entertaining & educational. Thank you!!!

[@kung-fukennyfamily]

Zendeya sure did dodge that bullet,She knew the movie was 🚮 from the beginning and she made the smart move by dropping out 👏.

[@hwoods-kg1jf]

Yeah Zendaya definitely dodged a big bullet with this! I never even really knew much about Zendaya before her role in Euphoria and have more recently become a fan of hers since I discovered Euphoria last year! Now I'm obsessed with her and she's also a Virgo like me! And so is Rue in Euphoria (Rue was born 3 days after 9/11)! 🖤🖤🖤

[@matlynlang3463]

Zen might have saved that trash fire tho. Cuz she actually acts well, sings and dances.

[@UngiftedRoses]

Indeed. Good thing

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

@@hwoods-kg1jf She was on the Disney channel, but she was more Black famous then

[@Tiajones333]

The family wasn't involved that's why she didn't do the movie

[@krysis7]

It’s been over 20 years and it still hurts to think of what Aaliyah could have been.

[@LoneWulf278]

So true. 😢

[@PRNCWRLD]

this

[@isaiahadams1996]

I know right

[@2sassynclassy777]

Worry about yourself and what you can be. Aaliyah is straight, she is in heaven.

[@abellewis3062]

Yes!

[@mycahjofficial]

*I’m just gonna pretend like the Aaliyah biopic never happened because my God it is it such an atrocity to her legacy.* 😖

[@monejohn9973]

All I know after watching this clip is one the fans did come down hard on her so she's lying (Zendaya) and toshe couldn't even pronounce Aaliyah's name right like oh my goodness I want to molly wop her lol but seriously

[@gamuiceyt01]

Remember the other one directed by Wendy Williams 😬😬

[@jaydampar]

Agreed

[@Yourstruly4.0]

It's like that Nina Simone biopic all over again. Horrible

[@dominiquewyatt6704]

I never watched it out of respect for aaliyah. I never will

[@samiawilliams151]

We need a high quality movie for an Aaliyah biopic like Selena, Straight Outta Compton or What’s Love Got to do with it etc.....

[@insideroutside]

The family would have to be on board to get that to happen

[@dabnailz5805]

toooooooo many secrets

[@jasminesanders6034]

We never getting an Aaliyah movie that will be accurate. You know why? Because her family and close friends will never be involved. Too many secrets about when she first came out with R Kelly. Unfortunately he is part of her career and personal life. We hate to admit it but nobody can do a movie without addressing that first.

[@Tiajones333]

@@insideroutside I agree plus I can see it on HBO BET a streaming app

[@samiawilliams151]

@@insideroutside Yes, they would. They don’t want to tell the truth.

[@kaylathomas9333]

I’m glad Anika Noni Rose got the part of Tiana. I heard that after she got casted, production based Tiana’s features off of Anika’s. So if Beyoncé or Tyra was casted,Tiana likely wouldn’t have been dark skinned, nor would she have had a wider nose. I’m thankful for that representation.

[@iidentifyasaPSLGoddess]

Well considering that Tiana was based off of a light skinned mixed Creole woman ( like Beyonce) it only would have been fair & accurate.

[@Alianahamson]

@@iidentifyasaPSLGoddess except.. she wasn’t.

[@ev6564]

​@@iidentifyasaPSLGoddess That woman, Lean Chase, although lighter, has a wider nose than Beyonce and Tyra and her story was used for Tiana's backstory (not her phenotype...Anika was the inspiration behind Tiana's look). It would not have been "fair & accurate". There is already plenty of light-skinned representation, and I'm saying this has a lighter-skinned black woman. I do wish black women in general had better representation (hate how Prince Naveen was kind of a bum although he's handsome and charming), and positively representing unambiguous black women benefits the black women's plight more than representing ambiguous black women.

[@MariM-hx1mo]

Saying Nia looked too old but casting lucy who looked older (in my opinion) is wild 🫢

[@PrinceOnyx]

That part

[@user-ce5yh3zx4v]

Lucy looked younger, she still does they just didn't want a black woman for the role

[@monejohn9973]

Now you know that was just a nice way to say you look better than her and you would stand out..

[@iLikeCok]

@@user-ce5yh3zx4v nah imo Lucy looked older. I would have loved to see long in that film

[@weare9770]

Lol Lucy looked youger as well.

[@jaydensalaam]

Nobody can ever replace Aaliyah she was a icon and a legend. She will always be THAT girl her Influence is undeniable and is still strong 22 years LATER.

[@joelleginger599]

I think no one want to replace her. Every artist want to create their own legacy 😊

[@prettyfiction9378]

What did she do though? She got like 2 hits 1 of which I like and I feel like we mainly know her as r Kelly underage wife. What is her legacy?

[@brandonray4379]

Pretty Fiction you know her as r kelly wife cause yo ass messy.

[@Justaskkjames]

Aaliyah was NOT a legend or an icon. Y'all overhyped this woman. Her music wasn't groundbreaking and her voice was basic at best. STOP THE LIES!

[@RoyaltySarah]

@@Justaskkjames her beauty and personality is what made people love her so much. And the shock of her death. If she didn’t die I don’t think she would be this popular

[@mykucheeseharry7720]

I’m so glad zendaya turned down that movie 🙏🏾

[@keyonnaallen4943]

Werd

[@cassiebrunson1590]

Zendaya is beyond wise for her age, and aware. Her parents did an AMAZING JOB of raising her to be a great person and spirit!

[@bohlalenchabeleng1370]

I know that's right.

[@kerimarthaanderson2859]

She is 26

[@juanitamorgan5475]

It's kind of sad very sad to hear about all of these amazing movie roles that they were considering Aaliyah for but she never got the chance to do it I would have loved to see her in sparkle she would have killed it

[@OGSuki.]

I’ll never get over Aaliyah’s passing. She was robbed and so were we.

[@LadyJaggerX3]

Exactly what I said rewatching Romeo with my bf.

[@beverlyobasiolu]

No one replaces Aaliyah. No one!

[@donald7188]

You right baby the truth will sat you free and we miss her here in Detroit

[@oneforall9046]

Preach!!!

[@lavenderflowers1075]

You're saying this now. I'm sure at some point you said this about Beyonce.

[@nasirwest6502]

@@lavenderflowers1075 this comment is about aaliyah not Beyoncé so don’t bring her up thanks

[@sharonhart3858]

Factz

[@SweetBoiish]

Aaliyah needs a movie on the big screen. In all honesty I feel like her legacy has been more influential over the years then current artists influencing Ciara, Keri Hilson etc. I hate how she hasn’t been tributed or talked about tremendously in the industry. Her sound and image influence a whole generation and then some of women. It would’ve been great to see her growth over the years I truly feel like she would’ve been a new school Janet in her own lane and Beyoncé would’ve been in her own lane. We truly were robbed.

[@truthtorpedo4068]

*THAN

[@SKSK-qg1kn]

Also her name, alot of early 2000’s babies are named after her, although their aaliyah maybe spelt differently

[@trentjohnson3302]

Well it wasn’t that the industry didn’t want her to be honored but her family and management blocked everything until abt 2 years ago for not only privacy but for monetary reasons

[@angechrisman1694]

Aaliyah ain't got ish on Beyoncé. She wasn't the powerhouse that y'all make her seem to be since she passed away

[@angechrisman1694]

@Brandi Jackson But why do y'all have that bucket mentality of there can only be one black thriving. It's misogynoir point blank. Beyoncé and Rihanna coexist. Whitney and Mariah coexisted, Brandy and Monica coexisted. The problem comes from ppl like you i.e the audience + the industry and media who are constantly tryna act as if It can only be one

[@boomerang905]

Aaliyah was one of the most mature and talented young woman. I truly looked forward to seeing her in movies because of her great style.

[@DH-uw3us]

I think I would have liked Honey more if she was in it.

[@boomerang905]

@@DH-uw3us Yes indeed 👍

[@amiekent5781]

@@DH-uw3us I’m glad I’m not the only who thought she would have killed that role 😂❤️plus the late great Whitney said she was supposed to be sparkle as well

[@boomerang905]

@@amiekent5781 There were so many great teenage to young adults movies and roles Aaliyah could have auditioned for. I could see her in them. I was honestly thinking we would see her grow into a great Actress.

[@Mysteriuminiquitatis1998]

@@DH-uw3us it would’ve been a MUCH better film. It probably would’ve actually been good

[@allthingsjust]

So we just gon ignore the fact that Bey thought she was too good to audition for the Princess in the Frog? Notice they said “wouldn’t” not “couldn’t”

[@DawnNa_22]

I caught that too. I like her but that’s kinda wack tbh. Plus Anika ending up owning it, it’s hard to think of anyone doing it better.

[@djane1006]

Well she is Bey, the woman y’all made to think she is just too good and things should just be given to her.

[@mrsx7944]

So she CHOSE not to audition. And? She's not allowed to make decisions? Stop trying to make nothing into something.

[@allthingsjust]

@@mrsx7944 No. She wanted the role, but did not want to audition for it like everyone else. Life doesn’t work like that regardless of who you are.

[@mrsx7944]

@@allthingsjust ok. Thx. I didn't hear that part. You're right.

[@_KayBee_]

Why Do Fools Fall In Love is a classic, disheartening it didn’t preform well at the box office but incredibly talented cast.

[@Tiajones333]

Right love that movie

[@myeshawallace9384]

Right! I love that movie!

[@Caligirl.8630]

Yes. It’s a classic in our house. So good.

[@sherrymickey8101]

One of my favorite movies. So so sad

[@ertfgghhhh]

I saw it in the theater. I'm shocked it was thought to be a flop. They also say that boomerang and Harlem nights are flops

[@whatagem7077]

Anika rose was perfect for princess and the frog. I love Beyoncé but after lion king plz 😭😩 no more voice overs

[@matlynlang3463]

I can't imagine bey doing a fake nola accent for PnF.

[@brielax4441]

Right & I’m a Beyoncé fan, however, I don’t like her acting.

[@TheLovesnowangel]

I agree. I don't think her acting is terrible but she definitely excels at music and I see why she has stuck to that moreso. Anika was perfect! She's also a trained performer so it just made sense

[@tinkiesmami09]

Agreed. Yes she can sing but her acting voice is the same for every movie. Like Nicholas Cage. No emotion 🤷‍♀️

[@matlynlang3463]

@@tinkiesmami09 I never thought about N cage acting as such. Lol but your right. But I think it's his style of acting.

[@Michelle-fr1fw]

The crazy part about Charlie’s Angels is that all the black girls were competing for the same role. Despite there being THREE angels 😭

[@mamadouaziza2536]

u know damn well they weren't gonna cast more than one Black actress in that movie.. Luckily they did cast a Black actress in the tv reboot and in the more recent Charlie's Angels movie...

[@krazykaye8843]

The smallest role, obviously the only one that they were considering a minority for.

[@babygirla5717]

@@mamadouaziza2536 That girl is biracial not black so a black women was still not in Charlie’s angle. But I remember they was trying to cast Aaliyah but the director said she was too young.

[@Blasto2x]

@@krazykaye8843 Lucy Liu is a minority lol

[@TheLovesnowangel]

@@Blasto2x yes, dummy. That’s why they said the only role they were considering a minority for because Lucy was the only minority angel in that movie.

[@Maddygurl12304996]

With all respect to Aaliyah, Regina hall made that role. Regina is very talented

[@taraatkins4823]

Very talented and aging like fine 🍷

[@_KayBee_]

Yeah, I can’t see Babygirl playing Brenda regardless of the script. Regina was prefect.

[@chrissychris1360]

Agreed

[@nadia562010]

Regina is everything!!! She can be funny, serious etc. She can't do no wrong to me!!!

[@nasirwest6502]

Aaliyah didn’t want the role anyways

[@nasirwest6502]

Aaliyah was such a natural in acting .. she accomplished so much in her short 7 year career than most will contribute in a lifetime .. Aaliyah forever my female 🐐 in music.

[@IrishCat04]

Anika IS Tiana, she is absolutely perfect for the role no question

[@clarissawestbrook2203]

Aaliyah deserves an amazing and well done biopic in theaters on the likes of the Tina Turner, Selena, Ray Charles and recent Elvis Presley biopics. She had so much more left to give in music, dancing, fashion, modeling, acting etc. Beyonce is an incredible artist and performer but her acting leaves alot to be desired.

[@fizzo971]

Yes but the downside is pedophilia and they won’t expose that because they love it out there in Hollywood. A good movie needs a dark side. That one won’t happen

[@sigourneyedmond6127]

Well stated!!!

[@nielsenmakaba5777]

Girl BOOOOOOOOOOOO clearly kovie studios chase after BEYONCÉ because they know the gain from it...moreover she was great in Cadillac records........

[@moonshinesnowrich6474]

Facts! A movie that shows her true character and not just the salacious stuff. Aaliyah was the last of a dying breed and was a true friend while in the industry. Show how she got her street style from dancers she befriended from Chicago, all of the things that made her the girl we all loved. Call it one in a million because that’s who she was.

[@TonyTurner]

Agree ‼‼‼

[@liahhenry3957]

As a Louisiana native, Beyoncé wouldn’t have done Princess Tiana justice

[@Fueunachimba]

Amen😂😂😂😂😂Anika Noni Rose did amazingly as Tiana. I truly can’t picture anyone else doing as beautiful of a job as she did

[@M.Elle-]

Beyoncé can’t even voice act. She sounds the same and she plays herself. The fact that she expected the role to come to her and not go through the process doesn’t sit right with some producers, they don’t care who it is, especially if they are looking for someone with that certain zing. It isn’t just enough to sing. So it makes sense the most qualified person got it. Anika had the entire package. She DID THAT. The charisma, the sultry yet light tone and balance of Tiana’s personality was done well.

[@Tiajones333]

Facts

[@sharonhart3858]

I agree

[@sade2576]

@@M.Elle- Yes she can

[@ggreat1999]

I was born in the late 1999s and never got to experience Aaliyah. Damn, I wish she had more time. Her career was promising.

[@monejohn9973]

At least you have a concept of her greatness I actually had to curse out my little cousin born in 1997 because she try to disrespect Aaliyah and I had to remind that fool that Aaliyah was our generations Rihanna that she's obsessed with and I had to tell her that she'll be hearing about Aaliyah until the day she dies and still to this day of course all the rappers rap about her beauty and talent...

[@iLikeCok]

Try 2008, 😢 I really wish I was there in the midst of her career. I grew up listening to Aaliyah and I really wish I was could have gotten to see her live on stage. RIP ❤️

[@robinblack7883]

Watch her movies, and clips when she was on TRL/BET and music videos as that’s how we got to know her. Back then there was no social media.

[@NinaSimone3]

I'm sorry for that loss bc it was truly amazing.

[@cocomo3141]

Yep ..sad situation...

[@onedollarbleach6891]

I love how Whitney always supported the newer girls. Whether it was brandy, Monica, Aaliyah etc. she always backed the new generation even up until her death with Jordin Sparks in Sparkle. She was the original girls girl 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@MichaelLiverpool352]

I'm convinced Aaliyah was going to be a huge A list box office star, she was well on her way

[@Tiajones333]

Yes

[@DawnNa_22]

Same, she had an absolutely beautiful voice and danced her behind off, but I felt like she was born to be a very successful actress.

[@nummers6337]

k but I'm so glad Aaliyah didn't do scary movie. That part was made for Regina Hall and im so glad she's had some limelight since then.

[@marcusdilworth6661]

Aaliyah said the character was originally different than the one we got now. In the original script, Brandy was supposed to be snooty and stuck up. When Regina Hall auditioned for the role she didn’t know that, she just came in and made the character into the stereotypical ghetto Black girl since they were spoofing horror movies and stereotypes. The Wayans loved Regina’s audition so much that they rewrote the character based on her version.

[@Jotiyh]

How was the role made for Regina Hall if the role was written and made for Aaliyah lol then changed

[@jennierandomz]

I would have loved if Aaliyah was in Charlie's angels but if she was in honey that would have been iconic!!

[@donald7188]

Yes we miss her here in Detroit

[@shiajohnson6499]

Honey would've been perfect for Aaliyah.

[@TheLovesnowangel]

Idc what anyone says. Honey was definitely made for Aaliyah. They may not have originally thought of her but the honey persona would have been better executed with a black woman like Aaliyah. Missy Elliott part would have been more iconic too since they actually were cool in real life.

[@Tiajones333]

Yes

[@M360-w6o]

Also because Missy was in honey

[@nikkisixx1832]

Lady Gaga was all that in A Star is Born. Her & Bradley did that. So NATURAL!

[@iriswood3744]

I'm crazy about Bradley Cooper🤎❤💯I have the MOVIE A STAR IS BORN ENCORE DVD/BLUE RAY

[@amab1853]

Yeah lady gaga is great as an actress.

[@QueenOfKings0402]

Lady Gaga can act better than Beyoncé.

[@QueenOfKings0402]

@Mason refreshing in what way tho? Beyoncé acts like herself, she doesn’t emote or act like anyone else but her in films. She doesn’t have range so it would be like a poor version of Beyoncé playing the role verses the actual character. I think Barbra meant well in saying it would be different but it would be different to have a black woman play a white woman role, that’s all she meant by that.

[@jjj0026]

Plus Beyoncé wouldn’t be willing to show breast like Lady Gaga. Gaga is more daring.

[@sazukethegoat]

Honestly, if Aaliyah was still alive she would've been one of the top actresses in the world, i mean she was in her era. I miss her so much, RIP 🕊🤍

[@Jotiyh]

The fact that fans and the industry was ALWAYS trying to pit Brandy and Aaliyah against one another and Aaliyah always respected all her peers especially the women and never threw shade or was negative. It’s crazy how much hate she gets online while being ONE of the most unproblematic celebrities and somehow other fans mock her death when a lot of their favs sat down watching Aaliyah interviews to study her grace and elegance.

[@evamathebula4448]

It's great Bey didn't get it. She isn't a great actor. She is a bit robotic. Idk maybe we can't just see her outside of Beyonce the greatest performer

[@bohlalenchabeleng1370]

There are better actors out there. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@sherrymickey8101]

@@bohlalenchabeleng1370 and performers..umm The Janet Jackson🙂

[@kung-fukennyfamily]

AALIYAH WAS MORE THAN AN STAR SHE WAS AN ICON.SHE HAS INSPIRED SO MANY PEOPLE IN HER SHORT LIFETIME,AND SHE HAS TOUCHED SO MANY WITH HER STYLE AND MUSIC. SHE DESERVES MUCH MORE THAN THIS.I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND REST IN PEACE... ITS BEEN YEARS SINCE YOU BEEN GONE AND YOU'RE STILL AN ONE IN A MILLION.

[@patrickharriss]

Preach.. I agree.

[@evanewton1974]

I will always love Aaliyah!!!

[@sheraydunbar729]

Facts

[@NetSunJin]

Jennifer Hudson got lip injections? That’s so interesting. I think just about all these roles had the right person cast.

[@jonathancineus6424]

The moral of the story: Everybody got what was for them and everyone landed where they belonged. God gives you what’s for you.

[@vusxjd]

I needed to see this! As an aspiring actor myself, this reminded me that rejection is ok. Sooooo many GREATS have been rejected from major casting roles and if they can get thru it, dust themselves off and try again then so can I. Rejection is ok. It's not what we want, but that just means something better is waiting for us. Never give up. Never stop trying. Keep slaying until you get a YES ✅️🙏🏾❤️

[@clarissawestbrook2203]

Same here I'm an aspiring horticulturist and actress! 💯💯💯💯

[@21msbunny]

In my opinion Beyoncé always plays Beyoncé.... I'm glad things turned out the way they did

[@krisj827]

I agree.

[@kabbyhearts]

Right!

[@_thatzzee]

The question is who gone play her?? 😄🤷🏾‍♀️

[@nusuralove4407]

*Beyonce’s acting capabilities and potential past roles are OVERHYPED* She CANNOT truly act and play a different character❗️At best she can POSSIBLY play herself 😏 Not to mention, she can rarely be herself in public when she’s quite disingenuous speaking in her media-trained/robotic voice 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@gasweetie83]

I was gonna say it, but you did! No role she's done has truly been like " Wow! She did that!! " Just all sound like her 😁

[@travisjones5654]

ONLY IF AALIYAH WAS HERE💔

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

Right, me too for real.🙁

[@sharonhart3858]

Absolutely. We miss her😢

[@TechWizz]

The right person got the role for "Scary Movie". 😏

[@smith7388]

Agree

[@wally6914]

Yup

[@abijustbeyourself2UBTRU]

Aaliyah is so special to the culture! They screwed up these past biopics so badly , I'd settle for a documentary at this point because babygirl actually deserves the big screen

[@juanitamorgan5475]

Maybe they won't make such a big mistake with Michael's biopic I heard that his nephew Jafar Jackson is going to play Michael is very own nephew

[@nellyloves2write]

True. They pretty much already have a documentary. Her Behind The Music special pretty much covers everything

[@hayleylinnen8703]

Through every ad or movie or any interview, Zendaya shows grace and pure joy in loving her craft and her journey. I don't know you beautiful being but you a Star and everything you touch and decide to do I believe you carry every value and morals your parents instilled in you. You show passion effortlessly and I appreciate there is someone like you that we can relate and love.

[@raquelcervantes8238]

Zendaya has a good head on her shoulders and dances to the beat of her own drum.

[@whatsup9993]

Time and time she shows us, she’s different than most celebrities. I really like her

[@zanellemutoko4372]

One thing this video has shown me is that if something is yours, come what may, it'll be yours. Especially the Tiara story. Also, man's rejection is God's protection.

[@latoya1591]

🗣️ AMEN!

[@mrsx7944]

Love that!

[@devontamosley4487]

Aaliyah is *1 in a million* and she goes on and on and on. *Miss you* dearly, Aaliyah. (1979--2001). 🙏❤💖💜

[@Theye101499]

Fun Fact: Dreamgirls '98 was actually delayed because Lauren was running late and by the time she got to set it was 2006 already.

[@Tiajones333]

Ok

[@dimples2200]

😂😂😂😂

[@ashantitraylor7240]

“Why Do Fools Fall In Love” Bombed? Really? I looooove that movie! Star Studded, great acting, real life story line… When Viva Fox’s character won!

[@mamadouaziza2536]

it bombed because Black people rarely support their own... The movie 'Till' bombed and Black people/Black actors & Black actresses did not get behind actress Danielle Deadwyler's performance the way White actresses got behind Andrea Risebrough's performance..

[@CoriNicole19EightyTree]

Me too! It may have bombed in the theaters, but it's a cult classic nevertheless!

[@angechrisman1694]

@@CoriNicole19EightyTree It's a cult classic yup. A lot of ppl don't know that the movie Fight Club that is looked at one of the greatest film of the past 30 years now, actually bombed at the box office in 1999 despite having Brad Pitt and Edward Norton as the main characters. But them DVDs saved the film

[@TheLovesnowangel]

Right! Definitely a shocker! That movie was great and the acting was phenomenal!

[@Tiajones333]

Yes she stole the show

[@latoya1591]

How old is Barbara Streisand? Goodness me, she looks phenomenal.

[@mamadouaziza2536]

She will be 81 this year

[@TheLovesnowangel]

She has surgery done right because you can still tell it's her and it's not excessive

[@ellisahector]

Girl I just want to say I haven’t missed not one of your videos to date lol… I look forward to you like you need a show at this point! Keep up the great work 👑

[@TheLovesnowangel]

Same! Those two weeks she didn't post was killing me!

[@mycahjofficial]

*All the respect in the world to Barbra Streisand, but Lady Gaga was the perfect choice for A Star Is Born. Her chemistry with Bradley Cooper was just absolutely impeccable. Plus Gaga is a better actress than Beyoncé.*

[@mutedearthvirgo]

Somebody had to say it!

[@flazeda8743]

💯

[@harmonyy100]

Damn you didn’t have to mention that woman … Beyoncé didn’t say it Barbara did why shade her Beyoncé is a good actress her track record speaks for its self…you Don’t have to shade one to give props to the other one

[@yugen8195]

I love her but Bey is definitely not the best actress , she doesn’t have the range for an emotional role like that imo.

[@latoya1591]

@harmonyy100 I'm a member of the Beyhive dear but "good" actress is stretch babe.

[@eti6602]

Aaliyah would have been huge both in Music and Film! Ps. It’s not an overhype it’s the truth. Idk why that’s so hard for people to understand… I completely agree with Ginuwine “If Aaliyah was still alive she would be neck and neck with biggest artist today”

[@yvettelucy9831]

Good video Empressive!!

[@KittyKLovely]

If they ever decide to do another movie about Aaliyah they gonna have to find someone as dedicated to the role as Angela Basset was in What’s Love Got To Do With It. You know somebody slayed a role when Tina Turner name is mentioned my mind sees Angela Basset not the actual Tina Turner. I am not watching another movie award show until they go back and give Ms. Basset an Oscar for that movie!

[@CalypsoVenusian]

Problem is , that there's not many with Aaliyahs mama bear phenotype going into acting . I haven't seen Zendayas rendition either .! But Aaliyah never looked Chinese

[@KittyKLovely]

@@CalypsoVenusian 💯

[@ShanyShannon]

@@CalypsoVenusian Yes she had a very unique face. Very pretty! She had an oval face shape with a defined jawline.

[@aureliesene4487]

@@CalypsoVenusian what does looking chinese or whatever that mean got to do with aaliyah ?

[@Igboman87]

@@CalypsoVenusian I think Michelle Williams or Solange would make a great Aaliyah for a biopic, but that's just me though.

[@rtuggle82]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Aaliyah was a class act. Choosing to deny a role that could’ve been seen as a dis to Brandy’s acting talent. She is missed.

[@RoyaltySarah]

Even in death Aaliyah is still relevant wow

[@ZAYA.21]

👎🏾

[@Tiajones333]

SHE will always be relevant

[@nasirwest6502]

@@ZAYA.21 she definitely is relevant I still listen to her plus her song still get played on the radio and she still the prettiest girl in the industry

[@mr.westwood1876]

@@ZAYA.21 she’s more relevant than a hater on KZbin 😂

[@ZAYA.21]

I guess she is relevant

[@wanaforever6957]

Nia looked too old?? Man please. She looked younger than the entire Charlie’s Angels cast respectfully!

[@jinb6242]

The truth of the matter was they weren't ready for a black woman at that time to play a Charlie's angel.

[@Rachellk]

MIND YOU No one could have done that role like Jennifer! 😩❤️

[@ddoubleu170]

At all, baby! Not even if they tried, not even Nippy.

[@SassyDivalyrics]

Facts! Now Kelly Price had the voice .. I’ve just never seen her act. Fantasia would have been an interesting choice as well.

[@brownstone243]

Appreciating the time and research that you put into your videos.

[@CoverGirlNay]

Once I heard the rumor that Aaliyah was supposed to be Honey, it made so much sense to me because they had Ginuwine, Missy, and Tweet in it. I had no idea Beyonce was originally supposed to get the role.

[@flyleelee5351]

Wait, Raven Symone auditioned for Effie White???? 😵‍💫 I can't imagine her singing "And I Am Telling You" 😵‍💫😵‍💫......and Jennifer Hudson had to get lip injections for the part??? 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫. WTH is going on?? 🤣

[@denicewms]

I did not know about most of these missed opportunities. Thanks for sharing!

[@babygurll7]

The fact that they said Nia Long looked old next to Drew Barrymore, a white woman who looked at least 40, is LAUGHABLE!!!

[@jakenyajones7268]

Not you coming with the content at the start of BLACK HISTORY MONTH! YASSSSSSSSS Emyonce

[@liljay3006]

The Aaliyah movie is one of many biopic movies that should have never been made and the all eyes on me movie is one of them

[@Beauty4Ashes578]

Oh you mean Aaliyah had integrity!! Duh. She was literally an angel 😇 on earth. ❤❤

[@donald7188]

Yes we love her can not believe she is gone

[@HOOD00.DIAMOND]

I believe if they’re going to do An Aaliyah movie, they’re are going to have visit areas of her life that they don’t want to. However, doing so would give her more depth regarding her impact and true character. I think it’s necessary introducing her to the new generation and validating why we loved her. Shit wasn’t easy for baby girl but she had IT and pushed through with so much grace! I really miss you girl /.\

[@TEWMUCH]

Right it's alot of nasty stuff around her life. Ppl have to be willing to go there. Her truth is very wild. And it exposes other ppl who may not want that! I feel that the only person who can tell her story well is her and unfortunately,,,, she can't. I don't feel her parents ever really had her best interest.

[@Puddin_Pi]

@@TEWMUCH fax. Couldn’t have easy to be her or her parents, but ppl are too quick to blame them.

[@daniyahwalton6207]

They also don’t need to cast a mixed race girl to play her

[@sweetwa089]

I love how you transition through each artist.

[@NicoleSlays]

Aaliyah was always queening 🥺✨️🫶 She is tremendously missed & loved ♥️

[@amandarayforever]

You're really out here dropping several video gems 🥰🥰🥰🥰 love it

[@keandrebell-washington9904]

It took Zendaya a good minute, but thank goodness she came to her senses and turned down that trash ass Aaliyah movie. Look at how her career has flourished since then. Ya'll saw what happened to that girl's career after she did that abomination. What was her name again?

[@jpmackey1607]

Honestly, anyone who took that role would’ve gotten backlash.

[@careylove]

Her name is Alexandra Shipp and she was in a couple X-men movies

[@UngiftedRoses]

Wait wym it took her minute? Did she came out with that statement after some time she was considered for the role?

[@buffythepapislayer]

Alexandra Shipp plays Storm in X-Men she got her coins and she was just in Tick Tick Boom with Andrew Garfield a Oscar Nominated movie don’t do that. Her career is going great. Don’t do that to her.

[@misscooks601]

Aww Aaliyah was so sweet and genuine 😢

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

Yes. That’s a real classy sophisticated lady.👑 ❤️

[@nicole4779]

Honestly I think Zendaya turning down that Aaliyah role, helped her career. She gained a huge amount of respect from fans and non-fans.

[@hopeh1095]

Zendaya is smart she knew it was disorganized and the family did not give the rights to do the movie. Wendy herself should have left the Aaliyah movie alone, maybe the family want it on the big screen in theaters never know.

[@Jotiyh]

We not gone act like she wouldn’t have done that movie lol it’s like once she realized the music wasn’t involved, and Wendy Williams was involved that’s when I think she declined probably assumed it would be ghetto

[@PrinceOnyx]

Lauryn Hill was also looked at the role. Nia wasn’t old looking, she just looked better! Also before the Gaga version & Beyoncé, Jaime Fox wanted to do A Star Is Born with him & Aaliyah.

[@crystallott5735]

All facts!!!

[@DiorD737]

Honestly how was that sound?!? Doesn’t a start is born require BIG vocals?!?

[@Tiajones333]

Yup

[@OOoKarmaoOO]

Aaliyah in Queen of the damned is a whole aesthetic

[@louisejones5773]

Wicked. That movie brought some extra darkness to her life

[@Theye101499]

Imagine going into an audition thinking your killing it just to hear JHud's loud ass filling the whole office building immediately after.

[@ashley.bankss]

I missed your videos like this!! As much as you break down all the tea, I love when you introduce us to interesting facts as such

[@ilianac9087]

Please make more of these type videos, loved them!!

[@Lstar07]

I’m sorry, but I’m glad Regina Hall got that role and that the Brandy parody aspect was dropped.

[@TheLovesnowangel]

Yeah Regina was the best part of those scary movies. And the only reason I watch the third and fourth one

[@chrissychris1360]

I love Zendaya. She's truly all classy, young lady.

[@LadyDiva3]

That Rihanna and Lupita movie NEEDS to happen!!!

[@tomaradannette]

I'm sooo behind! Didn't have my notifications set up right!! 😱🤯🤬

[@brentmccollum9327]

Part 1 and 2 has so many good facts that I didn't know about. This was a great video

[@lampsshades4705]

I do wish Aaliyah had more time so we could have more memories too bad we are only left with what if’s. She definitely would have been a mega star and at a young age her poise in the industry proved she was destined for greatness she really took her craft serious and put her heart into her work that’s evident

[@MedieTC]

I grew up thinking Jessica Alba was black or mixed with black because of Honey! I was bamboozled the first time I saw her outside of the film.

[@kimoramicheal8353]

So much respect for Aaliyah always! 🙏🏽

[@filipe_chagas]

You do the whole BREAKDOWN, you the best

[@briceleste100]

Wowww I’m glad you mentioned that about Carmen. Joy Bryant and Mekhi definitely were in honey and Carmen

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Aliyah was destined for greatness she is tremendously missed ,and loved🥺❤🌟.

[@MelE33]

Anika voice is beautiful. I'm glad they chose her for the role

[@naomiking4159]

I wanted to see Aaliyah movie on the big screen only if they had the right person for the role, the right people in general, music and everything done right correctly. I felt like this generation doesn't know about Aaliyah and how she inspired a lot of people, she's Amazing, talented, beautiful woman that died way too soon and didn't get her flowers. I will truly missed her so much, she is the princess of R&B music 😞 if she was still alive I'm pretty sure she would've been an ICON ain't no telling how things would've been with her.

[@Igboman87]

I think Michelle Williams or Solange would make a great Aaliyah for a biopic, but that's just me.

[@flea_j2466]

This intro music is so soothing ❤ I love when a new video drops

[@briacarter4120]

best video ever ❤😊 love learning thing bout celebrities instead of always bad things about them all the time

[@MomandBuggs]

Aaliyah had integrity and talent I wonder where she would be now if she lived. Zendaya might have done Aaliyah justice with good production and script. She seems humble like Aaliyah.

[@prettyflexi3243]

Nope

[@weneedtodobetter2555]

Aaliyah was really a class act 💔 😢

[@jre1378]

Meanwhile the actress who ended up portraying Aaliyah was Bi-racial as well. Whoever got that role was going to be Mixed race. These casting directors know exactly what they’re doing. Same thing with dodging every black women who auditioned for Charlie’s Angels, to include the rapper Eve. It’s like when a company posts job openings but they already have a scope of who they’re hiring and who they ARENT hiring.. they gotta dangle the carrot to make it look “fair.”

[@daniyahwalton6207]

Aaliyah was full black. Idk if you’re getting confused bc I’m pretty sure I read somewhere that she had carribean or something in her blood from her grandmothers side but the women casted as her were black and white no racial.

[@aureliesene4487]

even if aaliyah is full black, you have to admit that she looks racially ambiguious. So i think it's fair that she is played by a mixed person

[@daniyahwalton6207]

@@aureliesene4487 personally I think it’s a little disrespectful not to mention, Hollywood for some reason favors using mixed women over full black women as representation but hey, it doesn’t even matter bc we all know Aaliyah’s estate and family is not interested in making a biopic. Hell they didn’t even want her music released

[@ClaireHaire]

@@daniyahwalton6207 thank you, they like them "loosely Black" as they called Meghan Markle

[@Ellamyvr-hellokitty-sanio]

So true

[@idareyoutolaugh9748]

This was cool. Really liked learning all of this.

[@christinem8799]

Empressive I like these fun fact videos! Definitely think you should do more if possible

[@whitleysdollhouse877]

Aaliyah is a Icon, she's a legend, nobody can never replace her

[@TonyTurner]

💯💯💯

[@gummybears1339]

I remember hearing rumors or honestly reports of Beyoncé starring to play A Star is Born and was a lil surprised but pleased with Lady Gaga’s casting!

[@deidresskerritt6418]

Not Alicia Keys auditioning three times 😂😂😂 she was probably screaming in them people's ears 😭

[@WilliamsPinch]

😂😂😂

[@TonyTurner]

😅😅😅😅

[@treasurerose6732]

Love these type of videos, I always learn a little more about the entertainment industry and the marketing decisions. Thanks Empressive for the careful work and effort.