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Sheryl Lee Ralph Says She Sold Her Rights to “Dreamgirls” for a Dollar | Jemele Hill is Unbothered
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ส.ค. 2024
- Sheryl Lee Ralph reflects on her starring role as Deena Jones in Dreamgirls, the Broadway musical that led to the film adaptation in 2006. She also talks about how she and her husband have maintained a successful marriage for the past 17 years despite their busy careers. Lastly, she shares some fun memories from her wedding day which included a star-studded bridesmaids crew.
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Award-winning journalist and culture critic Jemele Hill interviews the most compelling figures in news, pop culture, politics and sports. Expect unbothered and unfiltered conversations.
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00:00 Intro
2:15 Sold Her Rights
3:45 Reaction to Dreamgirls Movie
4:30 Beyonce Says Thank You
6:30 17-Year Marriage
8:30 Star-Studded Bridal Party
You can still hear & see the pain in her voice/eyes when she talks about how they were robbed of their rights of “Dreamgirls”. I wish they had sued the estate of Michael Bennett for what they were owed like the cast of “A Chorus Line” did. It’s shameful how shady show business is. 💔
How in the world does Sheryl look better and better with time? This lady has one of the most beautiful faces I’ve ever seen in my life.
Yes she has aged so gracefully 🥰 such a beautiful intelligent well spoken 👸🏽
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They need to right that wrong and pay those ladies... And truly honor them.
I agree but good luck with that happening once you sign something but it doesn't hurt to try if you try there's a chance if you don't try there's no chance
Doesn't she look fabulous she's in her early sixties she looks like she's about 45
@@johnfulton4061 You have to wonder if they read the contract. I bet the excitement of getting a show they didn’t read the fine print. Very sad. Hopefully it’s a lesson learned for people coming into the industry.
@@marriejames01 She literally said she didn't have time to read it?? It was shoved in their 20-year-old hands in the middle of rehearsal, bc those vultures knew exactly what they were doing.
I never knew the story of her selling those rights for $1. That is heartbreaking!! This industry is so sick.
and what I was wondering when I first heard it, is whether the 'higher ups' on the production end of the play, KNEW how successful it was going to be, and subsequent to the earliest reviews (which were off the charts-good) went runnin' to get the entire cast to sign off on their shares, so that the people of "caucasian persuasion" could get their money, and some mo' 's**t, on top of it. People forget sometimes, "Dreamgirls" was the very first all-black cast, to knock Broadway on its ass, where money was concerned.
@@Lawrence_619 I believe they knew and Jennifer Holliday, I believe, tried to fight it. I remember there was a few articles back then about her being difficult but she didnt like how they were being treated
Evil is more like it!
That Jennifer Lewis impersonation was perfect 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Miss Sheryl Lee Ralph is such a remarkable Woman, Actress and Philanthropist. I've been obsessed with her, ever since I first came to this country and saw her on "It's A Living" Her Career has been Amazing, every role she inhabits, she elevates the character. I'm so happy to see her finally being appreciated & awarded after Decades in Hollyweird. Big Ups To The Legendary Sheryl Lee Ralph. 🇯🇲👑🇯🇲
Sheryl still appears so elegant and pulled together on screen, even TH-cam. I love the old school stars. They have so much class.
Greed, manipulation and capitalism at its best. Taking people's talent and not giving them a fair due.
The only word I can think of is GRACIOUS Sheryl Lee Ralph embodies graciousness
She's so graceful and talented. She definitely has a presence whenever she's on stage or film that you can't help but watch. I can only imagine that energy of seeing her walk in a room.
That's horrible that Sheryl was treated that way.
Such an incredible force of a queen to have other queens around her. Love her ❤️
You can't buy experience or wisdom. That statement she made about breathing and living a role and no one thought it prudent to contact this queen to get some of her wisdom.
She's SPOT ON with Jennifer Lewis. I hollered. 😂😂😂
Sheryl Lee Ralph has made all of us from #Jamaica proud always repping Jamaica at the highest level. 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Don't forget about Sidney Poitier!
@@atboptimistic-6853 - Sidney Poitier was raised in the Bahamas 🇧🇸
I remember Sheryl Lee being on an episode of Good Times playing JJ`s high class and very arrogant girlfriend . That was over 40 years ago and she looks only slightly older despite it being so many years ago. Amazing !
I went to the same High school out on Long Island as Mrs. Sheryl Lee Ralph. So its a great honor to see her here speaking and being transparent. Didn't know about the monetary issues to Dream Girls. That is so sad. It's not nice as they did time and time again back in the day. The cheating of Black Entertainers. It's like. Get to them when they are desperate.
I definitely agree with the comments concerning the role of Deena. I saw it on Broadway when I was in the Marine Corps.
This Queen. I'm just humbled by her existence!
you know what's maddening and fascinating at the same time, is how her and Jennifer and Loretta and some of the other cast were eliminated from being a part of the movie...but if you look at other iconic actors or performers, like a Robert DeNiro or Joe Pesci or Lorraine Bracco or James Gandolfini (RIP) OR any number of Italian mob-type actors that we remember seeing on The Sopranos or all sorts of mob flicks, for example..those folks, damn near get re-cycled on knock-offs that made them very famous and pretty damn wealthy, ALL THE TIME. So to say that Sheryl and her co-workers on 'Dreamgirls" did not get their due..is a very literal statement. NONE OF THEM, got their due..and all of them have been historically ignored.
I am not exaggerating or lying when I say, I know white folks who dont even know that Jennifer Holliday was in Dreamgirls...and they are in my age group. And the reason, I mention how ignorant they are about her body of work, lies at the feet of there being no significant media outlets or resources, that FORCE them to know her history...and thats because so much of our history, in ANY ERA in history, gets brushed aside.
But Loretta was in Dream girls
Someone here mentioned how Sheryl looks better with time.
I believe that is called having the peace of God in ur life. Moesha did well. And Abbott is too. She is living her best life.
Congrats to u ms lady!
I love that wedding story!
What a lovely interview. I really like the part about her living arrangment with her husband. It was very encouraging. .
What a wonderful interview 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I could listen to Miss Ralph all day. Much ❤️ to you!
I am so glad this was addressed yes I'm 5 months late but I am so glad that the conversation came up because just like with NBC did the live version of The Wiz and they had Stephanie Mills play the auntie, Dreamgirls the movie Sheryl Lee Ralph should have played Deanna mother and they could have just made a role for Jennifer Holiday. They had a Divine in there for a cameo they should have had all the original cast members part of that movie in some shape form of fashion
Nothing or no one, not even Beyonce, will ever compare to the original Dreamgirls cast! The entertainment business has ever been fair nor loyal!
You just wanted a way to insert Beyonce's name here. What does she have to do with this?
Was she supposed to? Thats what you got out of this clip?
@@EdinamDean was she not in the remake or play her in the remake?
They use Jennifer Holiday singing voice "And I'm telling you I'm not going" in the movie trailer promotion. Note : Mary Wilson one of the original Supremes autobiography was title " Dreamgirls" (my life as a Supreme.) There were many take offs of the Supremes and Diana Ross in her solo career.
I salute Beyonce! For her unselfish way of paying homage to the Great, Sheryl L Ralph. Acknowledgement is so rewarding. I love Sheryl L Ralph. She's one of the best ICON, Entertainer's. Sheryl L Ralph is a Beautiful Black Rose! She's still blossoming. Her petals represent Wisdom, Experience and Knowledge. Also Strength, Courage and Resilience. Her vocals are Amazing! And Acting is Breathtaking! She's Impressive! And Inspiring! I will always love her.
Amen!
It shows her character and that she respects those before her
@Jennifer Sutton, you have an incredibly beautiful and talented way w/words. Stay Blessed.👍🏽🙏🏽💚
@@carlatoppins8567 thank you
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Great interview!
They got ripped off because they were young! This is ridiculous and they need to be paid for there contributions. Some attorney need to pick this up and get them their due!
They got ripped off because they were black women!
Lesson to learn... never sign any documents under pressure. It's hard to resist when you are made to feel like you have no say in the matter.😭
So what your doctor told u to do wash your hair with dove soap ..
The story of so many black entertainers
Folk never have a problem with stealing from black ppl. Look at their history around the world.
Legendary interview! ❤️
I need to see that wedding video! 🤵🏾👰🏾👩🏾🎤👩🏾🎤👩🏾🎤👩🏾🎤💒
that is lipstick and lashes under the bridge....
I love the beautiful Sheryl Lee Ralph is a great story teller I remember her telling the story of her encounter about meeting Diana Ross she tells a story with so much energy that it takes you right there with her, she is amazing...:-)
Thank u for sharing Mrs Ralph looks so amazing
This was a great interview. I love Sheryl Lee Ralph.
this woman is amazing!!!
What an awesome interview.. ‼️
Mrs Ralph is so fierce oh my goodness and Beyonce giving her her due is so amazing to me God bless Mrs Ralph love her
I came to know you on the show black love ,,, strong fearless woman .... accepted that wonderful man.... I have been inspired ever since .. but this type of journalism is fierce because you are being you...unapologetic ...such a motivator ...keep being you ...BadA$$ !!!
Love This❤Thank you so much
Congratulations Ms. Ralph I was very much inspired by your critic's choice, and your enemy speeches, both speeches inspired me to never give up on me, never give up, on me, and to love myself when everyone else stops, my Mommie and my baby brother both always believed in me, always and I got to steel believe in me when everyone says no! I have to turn those noooooooos in to yessssssssssss Thank you, Ms. Ralph MY NAME IS MS. PHYLLIS RENEE FOSTER, FROM CHICAGO BE SAFE AND WELL.
Whoa! It's empowering to see strong, beautiful BW doing the 'D' thang. SLR is quite the epitome of the latter, a real class act, and aging beautifully.👍🏽💖🙂
Crazy!!! the Grammys and Tony should send them what they are owed!!!
This was a great interview, but it was over too soon. It there another part? ❤️
Thank you for watching! The full interview is on Spotify Podcasts: spotify.link/JHIU
@@ItsJemeleHill Ong thank you so much Jemele! I often wonder where's the full interviews. Totally forgot about your podcast on Spotify because I haven't used them in over a year. This is great, I'm following you again! I absolutely adore Sheryl Lee Ralph! She is a true treasure to our community 💖. That wedding story is hilarious too. I hope all is well with you and your husband too! Wait you share the same birthday as my mother, sister-in-law, and late paternal grandmother, and born the same year as me. I just love it! I'm surrounded by awesome Aries and Sagittarians!!
Sheryl is soooo right! Beyoncé definitely would’ve won SOMETHING for that role had Sheryl coached her. Truer words never been spoken.
That is really a shame. It took a young actress, can't remember who, shouting her out as the original dreamgirl, for me to even to know that. Ms. Tina should be proud because i know she is the reason ms. B has such poise and grace, especially in regards to giving flowers to our greats. And she brings up a good point about our legends being acknowledged and given the opportunity to be a part of the legacy process and being asked to coach the up and coming actresses in these legendary works of art.
This was a fun conversation
what a memorable wedding & wedding party!!
She is flawless.
I'm watching Good Times and yes, there she is inl her early 20s and looking foin. I ❤ her on Abbott Elementary and I hafta say this, between Good Times to Dream Girls to Abbott Elementary I'm declaring she has the secret to aging backwards cuz she's still as pretty as ever... Oh and talented too!! She makes me crack up legitimately. Then there's the voice... I don't know exactly what a triple threat is but if its the ability to act sing and look fantastic doing it, then that's what she is...❤❤
Wow I just realized that’s Moesha mama
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No that's Sheryl Lee Ralph one of the ORIGINAL Dreamgirls! Put some respect on her name and bodies of work!
@@JM-qg9bo well I know her from Mo to the E to the MOESHA
I want to see this wedding tape
She is so stunning!!
She looks better with time. Her "Dreamgirls" story is heartwrenching, but it is enlightening....
Not sure this is 100% accurate. At the time, this was typical procedure for "workshops" of new shows. Michael Bennett gave a (very small) percentage to "A Chorus Line" workshop participants...a pittance in relation to what was actually earned by that show...and he was insuring that these performers did not have recourse for their contributions. It was common practice. Years later, the cast of "HAMILTON" had a similar experience and they won a percentage by banding together. Things have not changed much in 40 years.
So how is it not 100% accurate?
I love her! True Royalty!
Wow she was just 22. Didn't get a copy of contract 🤬. She was young. The way she sound she didn't read the contract
Who’s judge Maybelline?
She’s so talented 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
This was beautiful Sheryl Lee Ralph is a beautiful soul and I pray God’s restitution for everything they thought they stole from her and her friends and cast mates of dream girls, in the name of Jesus! 🙏🏾 Amen
Inspiring
My gosh she was and is gorgeous!
She's still very beautiful
That is so sadly poetic how even the damn Broadway Show version of the Supremes has as part of that legacy the contract RIP-OFF of someone other than the performers getting compensated for something great!
It's basically how Motown and most of the music industry runs!
It was done to The Supremes and it was done to the Dreams of the original "Dream girls"
In the case of Dream girls it sounds like a set up though!
Motown was over a period of time ....Dream girls it sounds like someone was PURPOSELY sent to the cast while they are getting ready to go on ...not a time or place for that kind of business decision!
Sheryl makes me laugh though she will let you KNOW the sh*t that goes on but she will put on her best face as she tells you and it makes her very relatable tho you may laugh B uz oh no one of Sheryl's lessons learned is coming LOL she smiling but what she saying make you wanna go bop somebody upside their head LOL (PS NOT Sheryl that is)
Jamele is a Beautiful woman. I think she's so cool❤❤❤❤❤
gorgeous woman!!! Sherryl lee ralph, nothing else to say, drop dead gorgeous!!!!!
Erasure from our history Wow! Financially yet we still shine
I have been missing Jemelee.
God bless her.... that is just wrong to do her like that... $1??? that is unbelievable.. I hope they can sue and get back what was rightfully theirs.
LONG ISLAND 4EVER !!!
Her "VOICE".
She didnt write it in any way, so what did she sign away?
They actually were all workshopping the musical. So they all contributed changes to the script, songs, and characters for almost a year... before the final script & song book was done. So, they should have had some credit for their contributions.
Yea Jennifer Holliday mentioned they pretty much created those characters. What was originally written and what was acted out was almost a million miles apart.
She did though, if her words are taken and used in the script then she's a writer.
Hello ♥️
I wouldn’t have sold it? So they was con into signing, that’s crazy! Smh they was done so dirty! I would have been like I’m not signing, I need to know what this is?
Grammy, Tony, Emmy. She’s on her way to an EGOT
Sheryl Lee Ralph, one never signs anything under pressure that's a sure sign you're being taken for a ride. At 22 you should've known better. The issue with many black people they get so excited about the opportunity and everything else goes out the window. Even when I'm offered a position in my Field I always read every word and I never ever accept the first offer and in some cases the second offer. Never ever trust white, black or any man or woman putting pressure on you to sign a piece of paper. I learned that from my parents and in Jr. High School. Note: I'm not surprised Sheryl sold her rights away because even now she gets so excited almost out of control with excitement. So if she's like that now, I can only imagine how she was at 22, and that's why she wasn't focused when it came to contracts or signing on the dotted line. People, always know what you're signing and if not pay a lawyer $50-$100 to read it and explain it for you so you're well informed, now that's money well spent. Also, select your own lawyer not a referral from the guy behind the desk.
You're not surprised she sold her rights unknowingly because she's excited about a legacy she left behind???? You need to jump off you high horse, just because your parents taught you does not mean everyone else's did, plus this was over 40 years ago. You're jumping on here judging someone that you know nothing of their personal life back then, like you actually doing something...
@@kaydee1485 - No I'm not surprised, she, coming from Jamaica, oh I'm really not surprised. That's right I'm on a really high horse because I was taught better and have common sense. One yr ago or 40 yrs ago, I still had common sense. Sheryl Lee Ralph mentioned enough about herself over the yrs so I don't need to know more about her personal life she told the public enough about it herself. As far as my actually doing something let me inform you. I have a Master's degree as a Petroleum Engineer, make six figures, am married, live in a gated community, and live extremely well; how say you? Now Kay, never assume someone who responds isn't doing well, we all aren't poor like yourself. Education would do you well instead of worrying or following someone in Hollywood. Note: Today many black people don't read contracts, don't hire a lawyer to read for them, and explain it's still happening due to when they see a dollar that's all that matters you're probably one of them yourself.
Sheryl makes u wanna shoot yo shot...she gorgeous af!
Who are you?
Are you Funny?
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I wonder had she known she sold the rights for $1. Would had signed that contract? I'd been like bye find another female to play the mom
Capitalism at its worst!
We can not continue to blame others for our ignorance. There is a reason these new African artist that are coming out aren't getting played by the industry. It's because they are educated. These kids have degrees. They are not being taken out of the trenches. In Africa education is valued over everything. North American blacks need to learn from this. We have an generations of financially bankrupt ppl. So we are desperate and take anything that's given to us.
$1 ? That’s highway robbery!
Jesus loves you!😊❤ All so very much!
it breaks my heart. that black women ffell they nedd that much damn make up
when i had aloepecia my doctor scripted me dove soap no lie .
I saw the original production of DREAM GIRLS and it was wonderful. I also saw the movie and it was total garbage. I was extremely disappointed.
Why do they interview these stars and legends looking a complete mess? 🥴 like what is this?
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Why would you host an interview with an inappropriate 'f**ck it' tee shirt with this elegant woman? Very inappropriate !!
Sheryl didn’t seem to care!! Shut up!! Did hear her story her skin is tough and tight!! 👎🏾 on this comment!!
@@beardedbrotha1854 You sound like a rude silly kid
Show people 😂
Why does your hair look like that doing an interview? It looks a mess!
You look spooky…
Wow I just realized that’s Moesha mama