Laurence Fishburne Reveals Why He Initially Turned Down 'What's Love Got to Do With It'

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  • Laurence Fishburne reflects on his acting career and discloses why he turned down 'What’s Love Got To Do With It' before saying yes.
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  • @stephaniemacklin4162
    @stephaniemacklin4162 ปีที่แล้ว +920

    When I hear him talk he sounds like he should be sitting on a throne. He just sounds so distinguished and elegant.

    • @judithdunn6291
      @judithdunn6291 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Only if you knew

    • @DeadPiixxel
      @DeadPiixxel ปีที่แล้ว

      @judithdunn6291 the truth is spreading fast apttmh

    • @jfitnesshealth
      @jfitnesshealth ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You think that's air your breathing?? Lol

    • @judithdunn6291
      @judithdunn6291 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jfitnesshealth I only thought was POLLUTION ! I AM JUST BIG JUDE KEEPIN WHAT'S LEFT REAL AND THAT'S 💯! JKIRAT100! 😎😇🧐🐋!

    • @jbadams56
      @jbadams56 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DeadPiixxel what is the truth about him

  • @pcompton83
    @pcompton83 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    Just to hear him acknowledge that he was physically abusive with his first wife without provocation or being forced makes me have so much respect for him🙏🏾👏🏾

    • @Pinkranger87
      @Pinkranger87 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Right. I have so much more respect for him

    • @thenubianspeaks4329
      @thenubianspeaks4329 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is always some provocation, and two sides to every story. He obvioulsy is playing the Martyr

    • @beep.1017
      @beep.1017 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yeah… I knew he played that role a little TOO well! Lol I had to sorry y’all don’t hate me 😅

    • @Pinkranger87
      @Pinkranger87 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@thenubianspeaks4329 No he's admitted his mistakes and misdeeds

    • @shamondavis406
      @shamondavis406 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ​@Pinkranger87 Exactly!! We all make mistakes and bad decisions in life, but once we hold ourselves accountable for our own actions, there's no shame or embarrassment behind what we should say and think, cause we're telling our truth.

  • @moneyman2200
    @moneyman2200 ปีที่แล้ว +708

    Man... it is these sorts of interviews that allow you to see the layers of a wise person. The poise, assurance, thoughtfulness, and authenticity in his answers is eye opening. Love it.

    • @BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ
      @BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I completely agree. I have an entirely new & elevated view of Laurence after watching this.

    • @TaWandaJoyner
      @TaWandaJoyner ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes, I agree as well. I have always loved him and this interview solidified that love and appreciation for him, his craft, his growth and wisdom. 🦋

    • @byronspears9395
      @byronspears9395 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed

    • @Theonethatdid
      @Theonethatdid ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Although with 30 years of publicists and conditioning it’s hard to call any actor authentic, they’re narcissists by default and always extremely charming, he is as close as it gets

    • @kaidog.
      @kaidog. ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Theonethatdid shut up

  • @chrisisslick
    @chrisisslick ปีที่แล้ว +492

    Much respect for Laurence being accountable for his past and seeking help. Most wouldn't tell that part, but I'm glad he let us in.

    • @venusspacey9685
      @venusspacey9685 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Most would tell that part if the perfect people around them weren't so judgemental.

    • @jkcustums0469
      @jkcustums0469 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@venusspacey9685 🎯 That!!

    • @rashondadani
      @rashondadani ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was thinking the same thing!

    • @Lovenik77
      @Lovenik77 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I agree. As a woman, it really touched my heart to hear him be so honest, remorseful, and committed to change.

    • @SS-qs3ml
      @SS-qs3ml ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Word! He is solid and doesn't need to be coddled to be accountable. It's REAL when it doesn't matter if you'll be judged or not. Salute to him!

  • @grinchoi1
    @grinchoi1 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    He killed it as Ike. He played the cerebral, manipulative role so well and had great chemistry with Angela Bassett who also did an excellent job.

    • @koguma.newyork1
      @koguma.newyork1 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      to keep it even more 💯💯 Lawrence Fishburne bodied every role he ever played from Cornbread Earl to Apocolypse Now to Furious Styles to Dap from School Daze and even the orderly in the Elm Street Dream Warriors flick. He's one of the best to ever do it...

    • @sarahsimpkins1311
      @sarahsimpkins1311 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​​​@@koguma.newyork1also he was good in Boys n the Hood too

    • @killer92173
      @killer92173 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Best part is him and Angela Bassett are good friends in real life, and he always supported her

    • @darrellsutton5334
      @darrellsutton5334 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They had chemistry on Boyz n the hood too

    • @shamondavis406
      @shamondavis406 ปีที่แล้ว

      @grinchoi1
      I strongly agree with you!!

  • @ms.currysneighborhood2462
    @ms.currysneighborhood2462 ปีที่แล้ว +558

    Laurence Fishburne is a class act. Great call turning down PULP FICTION and accepting WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT.

    • @mjohns8584
      @mjohns8584 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Haha why am I feeling like this is sarcasm

    • @true90skid
      @true90skid ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@mjohns8584 it was a great call. Got him an Oscar nomination #NoScrubs 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

    • @zellking4047
      @zellking4047 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Tarantino’s dead Nigga in his back seat rant was what he didn’t like

    • @TT-xz5sy
      @TT-xz5sy ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@zellking4047 idk why any black person would act in any of his movies.

    • @mysterion5136
      @mysterion5136 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@TT-xz5sy You gotta admit though, Django was a home run

  • @erikorehek7843
    @erikorehek7843 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    That's mad respect to him to admit of his past being abusive in his past says alot. Much much respect

  • @mokahgirl5165
    @mokahgirl5165 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    When I heard he would play Ike I questioned why he was playing that role. I said he doesn't even look like Ike. He made me realize a true talent embodies the character. Now I can't see anyone else in that role. He deserved an Oscar. Good interview.

    • @OneLoveRSR
      @OneLoveRSR ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Full cap.

    • @jamesjenkins400
      @jamesjenkins400 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@OneLoveRSR nope it's all true

    • @pl1763
      @pl1763 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I literally forgot I was watching Laurence Fishburne when he was playing Ike.

    • @anthonytaylor7928
      @anthonytaylor7928 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aw dam u don't have to look like the person to play them

    • @GraceArie
      @GraceArie ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s at the point where people say Ike Turner and Lawrence’s face or meme will pop up in your head lol

  • @lagunn327
    @lagunn327 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Very Brave of this King to admit his PAST flaws.
    I love him even more now.

  • @LaurenMunroe
    @LaurenMunroe ปีที่แล้ว +163

    I love that he was protective and supportive of Angela and that he was able to seek and get help with his own anger and abuse issues ❤️

  • @OWXMUSIC
    @OWXMUSIC ปีที่แล้ว +156

    See that’s the honesty and humbleness that shows that someone has grown, matured and done the self repair necessary to move on in life, Laurence Fishbourne gets my respect

  • @moditwinsalyssaandava274
    @moditwinsalyssaandava274 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Much respect to this man he was able to admit he had a problem and than went to get appropriate help for it 🥰

  • @nicolem621
    @nicolem621 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Mr. Fishburne does not seem to grant many interviews but I am certainly glad he granted this one. Really great interview. I love the questions. It offered info not normally available to the public.

    • @keanureeves666
      @keanureeves666 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't tell you how heartfelt and sincere I am when I say I'm glad to have had a positive acquaintance with all of you🌹💗

  • @venessaabrams2856
    @venessaabrams2856 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Laurence Fishburne has always given me an intellectual vibe. He is so well spoken and articulates his answers to questions with much thought and grace. He played Ike Turner and Angela Bassett portrayed Tina top tier! That movie should have awarded them both Oscars!

    • @keanureeves666
      @keanureeves666 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't tell you how heartfelt and sincere I am when I say I'm glad to have had a positive acquaintance with all of you🌹💗

    • @misterbee66
      @misterbee66 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It certainly should have awarded them Acasemy awards.

  • @TheNickiok
    @TheNickiok ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I have loved Sir Laurence since Cornbread, Earl and Me 👏🏽

    • @syllocs
      @syllocs ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes I remember Cornbread Earl and Me!

    • @dajett1
      @dajett1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      me too

    • @angelsimmons5384
      @angelsimmons5384 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@syllocs He was brilliant in Deep Cover & King of New York with Christopher Walken

    • @rissaceehart4076
      @rissaceehart4076 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@angelsimmons5384 Loved Deep Cover..but I did NOT Like his roll in KING of New York at ALLLL🙅🙅🙅🙅🙅

  • @courtnocase
    @courtnocase ปีที่แล้ว +161

    I don’t even think actors get enough credit , for who they portray in these amazing roles. Mr. Fishburne , has brought some amazing men to life! Idk about anyone else but I wanted a dad like furious styles. Thank you legend for what you’ve brought to our people. Side note lol - I wonder what he thinks about the memes he became from his role as Ike 😂

    • @generalinformation3507
      @generalinformation3507 ปีที่แล้ว

      Give me the motherfucking gun trey😳

    • @Forsaken860
      @Forsaken860 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      👀👀👀👀Staring in Ike🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @illatek
      @illatek ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes ! I wanted him as a dad too 💯

  • @frankiedhampton6658
    @frankiedhampton6658 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I love that he was asked the question of what changes did he make to something we would recognize. He didn’t want the audience to see any physical connection during fight scenes. Great great great.

    • @milosmitic2071
      @milosmitic2071 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In the diner..didn't he slap the friend too? They showed that?

    • @keanureaves
      @keanureaves ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you for your genuine love and support 💖 towards my movie I really appreciate your loyalty and love,❣️💝 where are you from?

    • @gracegreen1859
      @gracegreen1859 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@milosmitic2071 yeah an he first hit Tina at the house too but I guess it was a turn cause you didn’t get a clear view of the connects.

  • @edwardwatson1208
    @edwardwatson1208 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    My favorite Laurence Fishburne role is Professor Phipps in Higher Learning. As a teacher, that particular role resonated with me, as I have that same passion when it comes to working with (and caring for) my students. Also, Laurence Fishburne completely embodied that role, which is one of the reasons Higher Learning is my favorite movie 🎬.

    • @lahlahluv8380
      @lahlahluv8380 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I also loved his role in the movie Biker Boys! I think he did an awesome job in boys in the hood, hoodlum, color purple, deep cover etc… I love all his movies!

    • @revolutionary.loveee
      @revolutionary.loveee ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes Professor Phillips and Furious Styles

    • @rosiebrooks7685
      @rosiebrooks7685 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes omg!!! He saw everything around him going on but remained humble and understanding

    • @nickiversusonika8063
      @nickiversusonika8063 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He definitely did an amazing job in Higher Learning. I LOVE that movie!

    • @riorashad7598
      @riorashad7598 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      “Peppermint?”

  • @shakaomni
    @shakaomni ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I maintain that him as Ike is one of the best portrayals in any biopic.

  • @Jolene8
    @Jolene8 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    I applaud him for taking great care of how they presented those scenes on screen, years later after his own experiences with his first marriage. He's 100% correct. The film did not need overt violence to tell the story. It presented itself, because of that care, well enough. Kudos to him.

    • @keanureeves666
      @keanureeves666 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't tell you how heartfelt and sincere I am when I say I'm glad to have had a positive acquaintance with all of you🌹💗

    • @keanureeves666
      @keanureeves666 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't tell you how heartfelt and sincere I am when I say I'm glad to have had a positive acquaintance with all of you❤

    • @edmundsishange3608
      @edmundsishange3608 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @Jolene8 I don't necessarily agree with him that the film didn't need overt violence because that's exactly what Tina's experience was, it was extremely violent and volatile but I understand why he wanted none of it, as someone who was once an abuser himself, it must have been triggering so I think it was much more about protecting himself than anybody else.

  • @krystaloriel
    @krystaloriel ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I love that he set those boundaries while filming what’s love for to do with it to protect his and Angela’s mental state but also use it as a tool to pull the audience in. Specifically the scene where Tina and the background singers are having a pool party and he drags her in the house and beats her, we don’t see it but we have to use our imagination. When I watch the scene I feel like one of the singers outside by the pool watching/hearing what’s happening and feeling absolutely helpless. That’s great acting/directing on his part!

    • @keanureeves666
      @keanureeves666 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't tell you how heartfelt and sincere I am when I say I'm glad to have had a positive acquaintance with all of you🌹💗

  • @nicholetaimi5331
    @nicholetaimi5331 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Laurence Fishburne seems well-calibrated. He had to be and it is good to learn he sought help when he needed it. He went from child actor to adult and his longevity is remarkable. This was eye-opening for me. I knew he had depth, but he's also serene.

    • @keanureeves666
      @keanureeves666 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't tell you how heartfelt and sincere I am when I say I'm glad to have had a positive acquaintance with all of you🌹💗

  • @harmonywithin3879
    @harmonywithin3879 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Thank you Jamele. You are a great interviewer and this interview was an unexpected treat. Laurence Fishburne is just the best .His depth as an actor in my opinion is unmatched …Also Laurence allowing us to know something so personal as him having participated in domestic violence and how he evolved from that time is a blessing to all who received it. Thanks again Jamele. PLEASE GIVE US MORE GREAT INTERVIEWS LIKE THIS.

    • @MrWDIII
      @MrWDIII ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome my Sister.. Keep up the Good work

  • @leatherface964
    @leatherface964 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    He did a great job playing Ike. The subtleties of trying to be a caring guy and treating his wife like crap was well acted.

    • @jusletursoulglobaby
      @jusletursoulglobaby ปีที่แล้ว +7

      where was caring? I never saw that. not even a hint.

    • @anthonygraham8122
      @anthonygraham8122 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@jusletursoulglobaby he said trying. Not actual caring. It's the misguided mind of most abusers. I got a mother who was the same way. She was a misguided abusive toxic person. But in her mind she thought she was caring.

    • @jusletursoulglobaby
      @jusletursoulglobaby ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anthonygraham8122 where do you think you saw trying?

    • @leelohaskin7941
      @leelohaskin7941 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jusletursoulglobaby its in the OPs comment

    • @d2dar459
      @d2dar459 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jusletursoulglobaby
      He would have had to figured out what's 'good' about him in order to play him, otherwise, his performance would just look like a one dimensional caricature.
      No real actor plays a villain and says to themself "I'm just a villain".

  • @MindYoBeeswax
    @MindYoBeeswax ปีที่แล้ว +19

    It takes a strong and sensitive individual to be able to admit to his faults in his first marriage with such honesty. Being able to be that honest with yourself is probably what helped him form into the amazing gentleman he is today.

  • @ctbt1832
    @ctbt1832 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What he said about turning down the rule for pulp fiction was a beautiful thing. To be able to have that type of impact on someone’s life while still being successful in yours must be a good feeling. Kudos to Lawrence for saying that because that answer was a well respected. Beautiful way of answering the question. Thanks.

  • @MylesCorpVs
    @MylesCorpVs ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Seen this video at 6am. This movie made me scared of Lawrence for very long time because my mom was a domestic violence victim and my dad acted just like Ike. This interview has shed so much perspective 👏🏾 on how and why he chose the role (he played it to a T). This was an excellent interview

    • @krollpeter
      @krollpeter ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And I know what he means. A woman can drive you so mad, that you are helpless. This does not excuse violence, it may explain how it sometimes comes.
      But in the case of Ike Turner? He has a history of being violent with other women, too. I am not sure how much the above can serve as an explanation.

    • @kisha4040
      @kisha4040 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@krollpeter Keep in mind Tina was also violent with Ike

    • @mariegraves6102
      @mariegraves6102 ปีที่แล้ว

      Someone will get free/get counseling because of his transparency. God bless him!

    • @fabteengh4615
      @fabteengh4615 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@kisha4040because she had to.

    • @edmundsishange3608
      @edmundsishange3608 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @kisha4040 Tina was never violent, there's no account of it anywhere but I don't expect a troll like you to understand that. Even if Tina had a violent personality she would have been intelligent enough not to fight a volatile, narcissistic drug addicted individual like Ike, I mean who in their right mind would wanna do that, especially a woman unless they were suicidal?

  • @alivialdores978
    @alivialdores978 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Such a distinguished gentlemen. What great transparency. He's so much more than a great actor.......he's a man with integrity.

    • @keanureeves666
      @keanureeves666 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't tell you how heartfelt and sincere I am when I say I'm glad to have had a positive acquaintance with all of you🌹💗

  • @simonsez1787
    @simonsez1787 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    That got me emotional at the end 😮‍💨. That was legendary gold. Shout out to Laurence Fishburne for being so assertive in protecting the script and above all, his acting partner 🥲. I was 8 years old when that movie came out and lemme tell you, I didn’t know how impactful those abuse scenes were on my little eyes and brain. There’s a reason for parental advisories. It was hard to watch with even the obstructions he spoke of! To know that there was a possibility for it to be shot even more explicitly is not something I can fathom. Man. Him and Angela Basset some goats 🙏🏾 The best part of my childhood in film.

  • @ourbreakthroughpodcast9353
    @ourbreakthroughpodcast9353 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Wow!! I never knew that about him, personally. However terribly horrifying it is to hear that he’s been abusive, it’s inspiring to know that people CAN CHANGE; just as long as they continue to “do the work.”

    • @baderinwa1
      @baderinwa1 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      It’s called, “Self awareness”.

    • @BABYTRILLTHUGGIN_
      @BABYTRILLTHUGGIN_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what do tell more???

    • @77Creation
      @77Creation ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Wow, it’s as though he’s HUMAN.

    • @LADYDIVAful
      @LADYDIVAful ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@baderinwa1Yes, he held himself ACCOUNTABLE to reach a CHANGE! I love it!

    • @C-Lyfe85
      @C-Lyfe85 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know why he would admit to being abusive, and past relationships..
      They'll spin that, and use that against him.
      When the time is right. Meanwhile white actors like Sean Penn go unscathed, after they beat their spouses.

  • @rockit3422
    @rockit3422 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I LOVE Laurence Fishburne. One of our greatest living actors. Period.

  • @BABYTRILLTHUGGIN_
    @BABYTRILLTHUGGIN_ ปีที่แล้ว +18

    this is a real MAN. He respect hisself and women.

  • @DWeb0414
    @DWeb0414 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Angela Bassett Should've Won A Oscar For Her Portrayal Of Tina Turner. She Played That Role.

  • @T.Alexis926
    @T.Alexis926 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I can totally understand why he turned down Pulp Fiction. There's a portion in that film that made me utterly cringe. And I believe that's one of the reasons why he turned it down. However, I don't see anybody else playing Ike in What's Love Got to Do With It. Nobody else would have worked in my opinion. Overall he's a legend and deserves his flowers!

  • @jhpvids
    @jhpvids ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Huge fan of Mr Fishburne. Great interview

    • @traceybanks1736
      @traceybanks1736 ปีที่แล้ว

      I fell in love with him in boys n the hood ,

  • @garfieldharrison510
    @garfieldharrison510 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I've watched the movie many times. But, I never owned the movie "What's Love Got To Do With It". The acting from Angela and Laurence was powerful. I read Tina's book. Ike although a genius. He was mentally ill. That's what it is. He was an abuser. But, I like that Laurence was transparent about his own emotional landscape. Because, he played the character brilliant. I'm glad he cared enough to tell the crew members and Director. What he didn't want. In respect to IKE and Tina. Regardless of how we may feel. The man help to cultivate her as a talent. We know of her because of the man. So I give him that, plus his indelible contribution to the creative arts. Rocket 88 is considered the first Rock and Roll single. Angela captured the strength of the Queen Tina. Great film. Great Life. Happy Birthday Tina, she recently turned 83yrs young.

  • @JayKilgore
    @JayKilgore ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He's actually an amazing orator! Wow, I clicked on this just to hear why he turned Ike down but was unable to click out of it. His humility, honesty, and connection with Jemele is awesome! This isn't something he HAS to do, he wants to be there.

  • @gigisgucci
    @gigisgucci ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I appreciate the honesty, ownership and consideration.

  • @juliusthomas1832
    @juliusthomas1832 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I really appreciate this interview. It revealed alot. Excellent!!!

  • @jessiecoastaliving
    @jessiecoastaliving ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love that he took the role to protect Angela and that he was honest about his abusive past. He seems healed bc he did the work. God bless him.

  • @Platinumcut26
    @Platinumcut26 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Love the accountability ❤️🙏🏾

  • @troyforce2
    @troyforce2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Laurence was amazing in Deep Cover. That is a movie that need to be talked about.

  • @healinspaces4u
    @healinspaces4u ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love Jemele's energy. I think I'd like being interviewed by her. She gets into the craft and the professional vs trying to dredge up dirt or gossip. ❤

  • @meeraftaddesse8956
    @meeraftaddesse8956 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You can tell that he felt as if he were in a protected space to be able to dive into these conversations without judgment. Jemele Hill has always had an amazing skill and I’m so glad that she isn’t limited by certain networks anymore.

  • @Defmek82
    @Defmek82 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love Laurence Fishburne. Such a cool guy. Great roles throughout his career. Strong, intelligent, father-figure type roles to look up to.

  • @paulacafe5595
    @paulacafe5595 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I ran into him at my workplace - United Nations Children's Fund in New York City many years ago. I greeted and welcomed him to the Organization as he waited for the elevator in the lobby. He was very serious - but nice. A real gentleman. Excellent interview!!!

    • @keanureeves666
      @keanureeves666 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't tell you how heartfelt and sincere I am when I say I'm glad to have had a positive acquaintance with all of you❤

  • @SharonWarfield
    @SharonWarfield ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bravo to the interviewer for being so incredibly professional and respectful during this interview. I have mad love for this Legendary Actor for his great body of work.

  • @michaelbonhomme3677
    @michaelbonhomme3677 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Fishburne, Lindo, Washington, L Jackson… their interviews are better than some people’s films💯💯💯

    • @rissaceehart4076
      @rissaceehart4076 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok So with All this GROWN MAN MAJESTICNESS😁 You just Spoke of Somebody REALLY Needs to DM or tag/TikTok our TOP NOTCH BLACK Directors and tell them to get busy on a script including ALLL OF THESE Giants TOGETHERNESS in Some kind of Movie +CHEADLE &Maybe SNIPES #EXPEDITIOUSLY💯💯💯💯💯‼️

    • @rissaceehart4076
      @rissaceehart4076 ปีที่แล้ว

      Directors LEE,W PACKER,George Tillman,F Gary Gray,Preston Whitmore,Tim Story, Reggie Rock Blythewood,Kenya Barris,Malcolm LEE,Eriq LaSalle&&many others I can't think of at the moment 🥴 🤦🏾‍♀️😬🤷🏾🤷🏾.

  • @RashidaLamar
    @RashidaLamar ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ms. Hill’s follow up questions were the best!👌🏾

  • @M0DFATH3R
    @M0DFATH3R ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Somebody reminded me he was in peewee Herman as the cowboy

  • @Amber-jf5on
    @Amber-jf5on ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Jemele, you are a fantastic interviewer. Also, I can really respect how Lawrence thinks through things and has a reason for his decisions. Much respect to him for being accountable for his mistakes for having worked to be better.

    • @keanureaves
      @keanureaves ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you for your genuine love and support 💖 towards my movie I really appreciate your loyalty and love,❣️💝 where are you from?

  • @LIVEfrmHOU
    @LIVEfrmHOU ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The way Jamele navigated this interview is masterful. Great interview🙏🏽

  • @kelgreen99
    @kelgreen99 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I believe that Sam L could've been in What's Love & Lawrence could've been in Pulp. They both are extremely talented. I loved Lawrence in Bumpy.

    • @rissaceehart4076
      @rissaceehart4076 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YESSSS In the Cotton Club(1984)&&&& HOODLUM(1997)

    • @kelgreen99
      @kelgreen99 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rissaceehart4076 Ikr. He was 🔥.

  • @jedimastermind007
    @jedimastermind007 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    In my opinion, this interview does a great job of differentiating Laurence Fishburne as an inspirational humanitarian, the epitome of wisdom, self-awareness, growth and development, and a man of substance and versatility.

  • @Alavachemusic
    @Alavachemusic ปีที่แล้ว

    This is only the second video I have watched of yours and I can already say that your follow-up questions are amazing. The way you think of great questions off the top of your head makes the interview that much better.

  • @tankboxingandsports7278
    @tankboxingandsports7278 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He deserved an Oscar for Ike

  • @PharaohLawLess1
    @PharaohLawLess1 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My sister is a PROFESSIONAL working and world known artist who draws the human form and she said artistically Angela Bassett is the most beautiful woman to ever lived

  • @mybeasley2442
    @mybeasley2442 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have always LOVED Lawrence Fishburne. I've seen much of his diverse work! LOVE him!!🥰

  • @SB-tc2jr
    @SB-tc2jr ปีที่แล้ว +24

    That is one of the best movies ever! I'm glad Laurence turned it up after turning it down 5 times! Casting was PERFECT! Has Laurence directed any movies? I suppose his past experiences helped him play the Ike character SO WELL! (nice interview)

    • @ImJustaWill
      @ImJustaWill ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No directing that I know of. He has produced on Black-ish, Mixed-ish and Grown-ish.

    • @SB-tc2jr
      @SB-tc2jr ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ImJustaWill Thank you so much for responding!

  • @adopt-a-pet1968
    @adopt-a-pet1968 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Violence doesn’t have to be shown to be understood. The whole movie turned out really emotional anyway, it is a fantastic movie. I am glad I saw Tina Turner at a live concert, she is my mom’s favourite singer, I love her as well ❤

  • @gilbertbrown4183
    @gilbertbrown4183 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Underrated actor; King of New York, Boyz in the Hood, The Matrix some of the my favorite movies

  • @writepaw
    @writepaw ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Laurence Fishburne is an icon… one of my many favorite rolls was Othello. He crushed that character!! 🔥♥️🥰

  • @ebonithreat3325
    @ebonithreat3325 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What's love got to do with it WOULD NOT be the same without Laurence playing Ike... NOBODY else could be Ike lol

  • @sunflowerthegoddess1737
    @sunflowerthegoddess1737 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love all of Laurence Fishburn's movies . I think his portrayal of Ike Turner in What's love got to do with it . Was phenomenal ‼️ But I can't help wondering , what that movie would've been like . If that role had been played by the actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd ❓️💡🤔 . He bears a slight resembles to Ike Turner . And he played those street wise gritty personality characters . 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

  • @godbody8219
    @godbody8219 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always Gone LIVE! I love hearing Black Actors speak in high regards of other Black Actors

  • @FocalPointElisa
    @FocalPointElisa ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I saw "What's Love Got to Do With It..." as a little girl and I should have been protected from that. The scene Laurence described is the scene that stays with me (I literally have to envision doing bodily harm to "Ike" to relieve the feelings that come up for me)

    • @C-Lyfe85
      @C-Lyfe85 ปีที่แล้ว

      😄😁😆😅🤣😂

  • @NyxQueenNyx
    @NyxQueenNyx ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Listen when you self reflect, get help through the process and actually grow/change it’s so powerful. I wish this interview were longer. You asked him some great questions! Mr. Fishburne’s ability to consider the emotional and mental impact on not just himself, but also his co-stars’ is a level of emotional intelligence that most never reach!

  • @damemarthafalker6738
    @damemarthafalker6738 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I knew three men, earlier on in life, with very similar personalities to the Ike Turner Laurence Fishburne brought to the screen. Beaten. Broken men. They knew the position they were in - that was it. This would be it for the rest of their lives. They would NEVER rise any further. And it ate them up. The only power they had, was confined to the four walls of the house they lived in. And woe to all the occupants because they were in for a hellish experience. Laurence took me back to those days. He was a reproduction of those men and it stirred the same buried but familiar, cold-blooded, nauseated feeling I would get in their presence. Laurence had the gravitas to tap into that evil and project it through the screen. I thought he was exceptional.

    • @Webbgurl2000
      @Webbgurl2000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So Deep. Thank you for sharing this story. It goes on in too many homes.

    • @doc_ofalltrades2444
      @doc_ofalltrades2444 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The way you described it man

  • @imperialstats
    @imperialstats ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I heard his agent wanted him to take lead roles and pulp fiction wasn't full on lead so he turned it down for a movie called Bad Company which turned out not being good

    • @NorthPhilly-zr7xc
      @NorthPhilly-zr7xc ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Facts that movie was corny

    • @DC45193
      @DC45193 ปีที่แล้ว

      everything ain't for everybody....

  • @GoldenQ9
    @GoldenQ9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The matrix so much deeper then ppl think its crazy. Its layers underneath layers of truth. Subliminals all in the movie. Just a masterpiece

  • @delinestmeran414
    @delinestmeran414 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing honesty on Mr. Fishburne's part. God bless him for this honesty about his brutal past and overcoming it. Seems like a very mature man. I love his responses about refusing role on Pulp Fiction and accepting What's Love Got to do with It. God bless him.

  • @wandabrewer4296
    @wandabrewer4296 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    They both should have gotten nominated for this movie.. Mr. Fishbourne all time greatest actor.. was totally believed.. Nailed It!!

  • @EricOutler
    @EricOutler ปีที่แล้ว +10

    GREAT interview.
    Great questions.

  • @GinaGreenlee
    @GinaGreenlee ปีที่แล้ว

    Jemele! Just discovering your channel. GREAT questions. Looking forward to further interviews. I just subscribed!

  • @kennedyrhodes409
    @kennedyrhodes409 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I admire Mr. Fishburn for his admission on being a considerate human being towards certain intense scenes with Ms. Basset during filming. Great interview by Ms. J. Hill.👍🌹

    • @edmundsishange3608
      @edmundsishange3608 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm not sure if he was being considerate of Angela as such but I think it was mostly to protect himself from being triggered. As an ex-abuser the intense scenes would have taken him all the way back to his old ways and that can be difficult to relive especially after having transformed from that kind of person.

  • @yoreomerey1753
    @yoreomerey1753 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great interview, I absolutely adore his transparency and grace. ❤

  • @meagain6008
    @meagain6008 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    ❤ + RESPECT this!!!
    This is the type of personal transparency that we as a community NEED to hear. Normalize addressing the issue and growth @ 7:27 +. Kudos to you Jemele for ALWAYS being a true stand up journalist and love and respect to Uncle Fishburne for just being YOU dear Sir… in all your poise and wisdom!

    • @keanureeves666
      @keanureeves666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't tell you how heartfelt and sincere I am when I say I'm glad to have had a positive acquaintance with all of you❤

  • @akeemt149
    @akeemt149 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job with letting him talk. I hope to see the full interview soon

  • @afiabrown6073
    @afiabrown6073 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview...love Mr Fishburne's honesty, thoughtfulness and informative answers. Jemele, great questions! Loved it all.

  • @RellyPendergrass
    @RellyPendergrass ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such an Act of Class for Mr Fishburne.. Big ups and respect for you to come forth with your shortcomings.. thats a big way we grow and it shows.. Even though he played Ike very well, that stigma of that character for Fishburne didn’t stick with me because he’s done so many other profound roles ⚡️

  • @demetriusstanford9022
    @demetriusstanford9022 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Cornbread, Earl & me..I hav it on dvd & he was a great actor at the age the movie was made..

  • @Ronshik1
    @Ronshik1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate his honesty in addressing his own issues publicly a lot of times we don’t acknowledge post therapy domestic violence diagnosis as black men.

  • @kimgraham1150
    @kimgraham1150 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jemele you're a great interviewer/journalist, you have great follow up questions! I enjoyed this snippet!

  • @kasiahroy2082
    @kasiahroy2082 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m so glad he didn’t turn this down. No one else could’ve played Ike!!!

  • @WILDANDPEACEFUL23
    @WILDANDPEACEFUL23 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great revealing interview with dignity

  • @adrianstreetatkins2172
    @adrianstreetatkins2172 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't know how I came across your page but I'm going to like and comment ✊

  • @karenearle5507
    @karenearle5507 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr. Fishburne you really put personality on Ike Turner's character. My favorite line was when Ike told one of the Ikette's "...you going to be frying fish..." 😂

  • @shannondbrown1552
    @shannondbrown1552 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That is the grown up way to look at it. What is for you is for you, God won’t give you somebody else’s blessing. This man is so smart and I love him setting boundaries for their well being. Very brave to admit that he was abusive to his 1st wife in this judgmental cancel culture world we live in. Him, Denzel and Samuel have always been my top 3 in their era and age range……

    • @keanureeves666
      @keanureeves666 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't tell you how heartfelt and sincere I am when I say I'm glad to have had a positive acquaintance with all of you❤

  • @samfields3086
    @samfields3086 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Laurence fishburne is an absolute legend

  • @mirrr5156
    @mirrr5156 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great man right there. Shoutout to Laurence seeking the help he needed at a young age. #Legend

  • @lovelysosweet8386
    @lovelysosweet8386 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He understood the role he had been there from past experiences! He played that part to the Tee! She asked excellent questions! Respect Accountability!

  • @lindajiron2557
    @lindajiron2557 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Met Laurence when I lived in LA. In the early 80's. I dated a friend of his (Paul,) who was also friends with Emilio Estevez. Went to a party with Paul and Laurence after stopping in Malibu to say hello to Emilio. A super guy! Both were actually.

  • @davienstrong1192
    @davienstrong1192 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    For people saying Mr. Fishburne is wise, that's nothing new and an understatement. Look at his catalog, Furious (Boyz in the hood), Morpheous (Matrix) even when he played a professor in (Higher Learning). He always added wisdom to his characters.

    • @shadow96433
      @shadow96433 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He was also that cowboy in Pee-Wee Herman's Playhouse

    • @thediseaseisthecure
      @thediseaseisthecure ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shadow96433
      Cowboy Curtis

  • @keahharrison4765
    @keahharrison4765 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He was fine in Boyz in the Hood

  • @joaoluizfonseca6914
    @joaoluizfonseca6914 ปีที่แล้ว

    The way he is SO SYMPATHETIC, and so kind; understanding what an abusive relationship is like, going after the right thing to make it right, he knew that the movie set for What's Love was going to be hell if some measures weren't taken, and he knew what those measures were. The way he cared about Angela so much, and obviously she did him as well.... the way he cared about the crew, not wanting people to experience 100% nightmare at work, setting the boundaries and stuff, otherwise he wouldn't play it; hell, he'd turned it down other times before, he could easily drop off. I adore Laurence as an actor and as a person... I rarely get to see him spit out all his acting talent as he did playing Ike Turner..... he's a class act, like Ike was, despite being such a tormented and sick soul, and Angela, Jesus..... class act like the Queen of Rock n' Roll herself!
    LOVE IT! Love's got EVERYTHING to do with it in this instance hahahaha

  • @duvalgirl6541
    @duvalgirl6541 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for asking such insightful follow-up questions, Jamelle. It revealed things about Mr.. Fishburne that I never knew. I appreciate his vulnerability & candor.

  • @kayreneesgarden
    @kayreneesgarden ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Laurence is amazing. Very talented actor.

    • @keanureeves666
      @keanureeves666 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't tell you how heartfelt and sincere I am when I say I'm glad to have had a positive acquaintance with all of you🌹💗

  • @YAH_ONLY
    @YAH_ONLY ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Respect level just went up for this man

  • @notorioustink
    @notorioustink ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jemele great interview and he is one of favorite all time actors thank you Mr. Fishburne for your great work all these years and this excellent interview.

  • @merrytunes8697
    @merrytunes8697 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful perspective Larry!! You have been perfect in every role you partook. Great man all around.