She was a great guest. She participated through out. I served Madonna in a small coffee shop in Manhattan it was just her makeup artist, her Brother and Bodyguard. When I went to unlock the door, I said "Thank You have a good night" The Brother and the bodyguard ignored me. Modonna stopped and shouted at them and said"Excuse me! He said Thank You have a good night" and she Hugged and Kissed me good night. I will never forget that.
Just always so impressed at how easy Graham Norton makes interviewing look when talking to the most difficult celebrities. He's like no one I've ever seen. He's peerless
it amazes me how many people are ignorant about Madonna's persona, too young to realize what that woman's done and achieved! Not everyone needs to be all nice and sweet, she is who she is and that is a legend! with a great sense of humor too
When she smiles and gets that twinkle in her eyes, I see that little girl from Detroit I first saw on American Bandstand who said she wanted to rule the world. Nice to see she is still there.
She is super bitchy of course, but she is also quite self-conscious and can be quite deprecating and funny which is a defence mechanism. She is probably one of the most famous women in the world, and also one of the most misunderstood, so she has developed this persona over many years.
@@leon8160I’ve always found her to be incredibly insecure. I think she’s somebody who needs to push herself into the limelight in order to feel relevant and alive and it often goes wrong. She is probably the most desperate person. Desperate to be approved of, loved, admired, adored.
You're right. And as a creative person myself, let me add this: as a creative person of her stature, it's her 'duty' to 'critique' a work 'fairly'... and she did just that... no more or less - and honestly. That's the way it 'should' be instead of being a people-pleaser, and politically correct doormat.
@@MsDunn-x6othis was 2012. She never interviews well. Always awkward or rude. And if not rude, defiant or haughty. Always a bit disagreeable. She was dressed appropriately and chicly though here which is a by-product of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor movie. It’s now 2024. Things have changed. She has since begun showing her genitalia on tik tok. She is always dressed in S&M leather or horrible fishnets and demonic perverted attire. I’m not sure how that is ok in any country or by any social standards anywhere. Not even in America. It has nothing to do with feminism. It’s just vulgar and tacky. It was way before she began dressing inappropriately and her addiction to cosmetic surgery kicked in. She was just at the edge of her addiction here. Her face began to change. It was spreading and getting wider and the filler is visible. It’s a shame she didn’t quit while she was ahead. It all went downhill from here on. The more recent images of her cutting birthday cakes in her underwear and cosmetic surgery that is scary is where she’s at now. She also has a 20 year old boyfriend at nearly 70 years of age. It just feels exploitative and desperate rather than feministic or empowered. She’s in a shame-spiral which is getting worse and it’s sad.
It's easy for some people to hate Madonna. They throw in words like bitchy, egomaniac, self-centered, etc. but in the end if you think about it Madonna became a legend just by being herself. There is nothing pretentious about her. After more than three decades in show business, she remains true to herself. I think that is her greatest accomplishment.
I do love her music and her humour, and even after 30 years and all the appearances, interviews & documentaries, she still remains an " enigma " in every way....
I liked this interview! Idk why everyone is saying she's so bitchy. She's just acting like typical Madonna. She can be condescending but at least she keeps it real. I can't stand when celebs turn on the fake charm for tv when you get the feeling that they're nothing like that off camera.
I like how the audience is gradually more involved to the point it feels like they're naturally part of the interview. Like they're not just a background, they're human beings who also play an important part in this entire deal. That happens very rarely. How Madonna asks the crowd about the deep desire for romantic love rather than just talk about herself - that's some great social and emotional skill. She's a very impressive person. Well-spoken, thoughtful, smart, witty, composed. Seems that her 30 or so years on top are well deserved.
@Miss S Melly So you said. I'd agree from watching more recent interviews. But from the above interview she came across well. Something seems to have gone somewhat amiss in the following years since this.
@@aliciacarstensen7904yeah..well not really. My mum made better dresses for my Barbies for a school contest 35 years ago. And THEY were rude to not give them to her, that was really awkward for them and kind of ridiculous. You make 4 not-so-good barbie doll costumes, you present them to Madonna who thanks you, not being in awe so much but still asks if she can have them… and you say: “no, she can only keep the one in a box”😂😂😂 Lol…that was lame
@@aliciacarstensen7904 She should have invited them down at some stage (end of show) and given them a hug and thanked them personally. Those dolls were amazing as Graeme verified.
@@MsMesemshe’s a mean person everyone knows that us as fans look past it cause it’s Madonna but I don’t like her personality but love her music and artistry it’s a tricky one
First time I've seen a full interview with her. Never considered her as being bright and intelligent, until now. She still looks great. Love her music, especially her early stuff.
Madonna is well-known for being intelligent, she's never been known as a "dumb girl" in the way of Marilyn Monroe or Paris Hilton or Britney Spears. I love how people can sound so damn smart when talking about Stanley Kubrick's movies for instance yet when it comes to Madonna, they suddenly become embarrassingly clueless. To have watched just one interview in full, one out of her numerous legendary appearances, and loudly announcing their uninformed opinion on Madonna...geez people are really idiots.
I love her - she's so well spoken yet sassy with her witty remarks. love you, Madge. A true individual who has worked her way up through hard work and individuality
shes not being rude thats madonna anyone who has watched her for years will know her humour and how cold she is to a point shes a diva and thats why the gays love her shes teasing them do u think if she was all over her fans hugs and kisses she would be who she is!people are attracted to her because of her rawness and she doesnt bullshit shes straight to the point!!
She was aging so beautifully…. And then. Of all the women who could have shown the way to an elegant older life, it was her. I feel so sad that she made the changes she made. Nobody is a bigger fan than I am. It’s great to see her look so elegant like this.
@@gardensenglishandtrivia Not unfortunately, actually. Not everyone needs to put on a false facade of elegance to impress others or try to be what they think they’re expected to be. Just because you want to be a passenger on the Titanic doesn’t mean everyone has to. You can let the imaginary rules of life and being “proper” have a hold on you if you want. Madonna’s a strong, powerful woman who expresses her genuine self freely and doesn’t feel the need to suppress it like most people.
“A girl has to make a living” lmao, Madonna, by the time you released your first 5 albums you already made sure to never ever having to work for your bills.
I was reading graham norton book, He tells us why Madonna was so popular and why she is a gay icon, which he says younger people no longer understand. When Madonna was in her prime, she recognised gay people. In this era, the only time you heard the words gay or homosexual was either in reference to HIV or Attacks. What Madonna did was recognised them as people, and celebrated them. This was at time where every gay men was seen as weird or perverts in the media.
Yes, she has always been an advocate for the gay community, back when it was "dangerous" for a mainstream artist to do so. She also got her start in the gay discos of New York. They loved her and she loves them.
zaftra I got the impression you attempted to counter Andy's statement by claiming British public, or at least the tv viewing portion, were fine with gays already in the sixties and seventies. My response was meant to indicate this is patently untrue. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_the_United_Kingdom
Then you thought wrong didn't you. A lot of performers WERE gay and openly gay and people loved them not only for their performance but as people as well. You assumption is also not accurate, since i was boron in 68 and have a gay sister. Then as now, the majority of people don't go to bed thinking about gay issues and thinking about them when they wake up again. Sorry to burst your bubble if you are gay but for the most part where people put their bits and pieces on a friday night is a complete irrelevance to most peoples lives. Were they to hear some one was gay it would have been met with either indifference to uncomfortable and not agreeing with it - pretty much the same now. Back then there was more OPEN hostility to gay people, ranging from name calling to actual physical attacks; pretty much though, people generally had a good idea who was gay or not and mostly they were left alone. I always remember when my sister was a teen (early 80's), the biggest drama she had was when she was having gay times sent to her friends house and not ours, naturally the friends parents didn't like this and complained. When we went to visit her in whistable she left a gay times on the coffee table and she was on the cover, I just picked it up and read it. To this day I'm pertty sure she was really miffed that she didn't have THE big dramatic coming out scene, this was due to the fact we really did not give two shits if she was gay or not, if she was a stranger less so. The only difference now is homosexuality is the absolute must fashion accessory and the political correctness desease means if you don't fawn all over a gay person as soon as the feel the need to proclaim themselves gay the moment yu meet them, then clearly you are homophobic not the case. What's portrayed on the tv now about then can be very biased indeed. For the most part, it wasn't even spoken about it was very much more a personal under ground thing.
It's really nice to see her here with her real face and expressions. This is the only interview I've ever seen her in where she seems like mostly a nice, normal person.
It’s really a sweet moment. She doesn’t know how to take complements and flatteries, but her smile and “thank you” really show that she’s genuinely happy. Actions speak louder than words
@@GTK4217 I think you hit the nail on the head. After I really thought about it, I realized exactly what you said people that give so much of themselves as she does as an artist sometimes don’t know how to receive kindness. I honestly think she just did not know how to show her gratitude, but I think you are right in that you could see her appreciation through her mannerism and looks.
I love how Madonna handled this interview. Her approach, intelligence and aura are naturally domineering that I feel like the interviewer is a bit apprehensive on how to formulate questions that wouldn't sound foolish. She warms up by making some jokes and it seems that she really love her fans by giving a side response to one of the audience who shouted when they should have to be quiet already. That's what I see in this show.
@@FloozyMcDoozy694 You don't get it? She's demanding perfection and to allways be the best. She's bound to step on someones toes because she speaks her mind and allways have to be on the edge.
Madonna is so amazing. What a successful way and an enlightening example. And what a voice! Superb musicality. Too bad - but it's not too late - that she never tried to record more classical tunes. She has the right voice for it (I specifically refer to a song I love, i.e. "This used to be my playground"). Magnificent and meaningful artist.
I can`t understand why some people say she is bitchy. If she were a man they might say that he is witty. She`s pretty smart, well-spoken and witty anyway. Get real. Look at your own true self before you start critisizing others.
Graham is such a brilliant interviewer - doesn’t get star struck by anyone, always quick witted with his comments, and asks smart and probing questions without being rude.
In an interview the guys said they were very happy with Madonna reaction.And really you want a grown woman to jump about dolls dressed as her.At the end she actually said thank you.She has feelings lol she will not show it.
I've never thought she was warm or endearing, very much a cold fish but hey, she's "Madonna" and thank god for her, her music and the boundaries she has pushed over the years to make us a more tolerant society. There was, Is & only ever will be one "Madonna"
I just love this woman, i love to see her in an interview, she is so wise, she has a lot of interesting things to say about life, culture, music, religion, politics, she has lived a lot of things along her career as the Queen of pop that i would like to hear, she speaks so secure and strong, she is an incredible woman
WE was truly fantastic, this made me to look at her artistic side. Am not a fan but got to admire, the way she bounces back with her performance, like a Panther, in given situations.Though, one cant appreciate all her decisions. Madonna grew up fighting all odds, making mistakes, married a Brit, so she can enter into the upper middle class of the Brits. Did manage to grow a thick skin as the tabloids trashed her down. .She survived.she made music,danced,directed,toured, had kids...still going on even after 50. Did she have cosmetic surgeries? Botox ? Ofcourse ! MDNA is 50plus & in show-biz. she has to ! But now she doesnt care what her critics or her fans say a thing about her. Because she simply survived all those lonely evenings, finally thats what matters as she kicks her feet back to relax. Loved LOVE MJ, admiring MDNA.
i like madonna i look up to her she has done so much with her life she may not be perfect and can be rude sometimes, thats just cause she is highly strung. but come on there is so much amazing things in her personality and kept her albums interesting showing she isnt a shallow person,
Literally 6 tracks on MDNA are among the best she's ever recorded, and the majority of the rest is still good Pop. It would have been one of the biggest albums of the year if she hadn't of picked that commercial jingle as the lead single.
This is the Best interview I’ve ever seen with Madge. She was Gracious Engaging and Bright. The Only thing I was Surprised at us that she’s not more Supportive of other Female Entertainers, Particularly Lady Gaga. Gaga was probably Inspired by Madonna, as she was a Trailblazer, but she has her Own style… and Gaga can SAAANG !!! It doesn’t take Anything away from Madonna to Support and show Solidarity to other Females….It would be Awesome is she could see that she is an Icon and as women we Need to Encourage and Support each other !!!
Well, no matter how she's looked at over the years, despite all the gibes and criticisms, Madonna is Madonna, love her or hate her, shes made it in a world that aspires to look for flaws to put you down. It's just a unique achievement to have been so unfazed by all that's made of who you are.
Madonna is STILL QUALITY. Amazing interview I havent seen her for YEARS. I think she is truly lovely - coming across as actually approachable when she is made to look like she isnt. Madonna is inimitable there is only one - here she is!❤❤❤
Madonna is great. Genuinely nice and real. I enjoyed many of her songs and a couple of movies too. Nastiness from commenters is just jealously and meanness. All the best to you Madonna.
Man, intelligent women really take a beating in this world (well actually most...) I remember hating her when she first came out, but that was most likely because I was jealous. Over time I began to admire her fearlessness and work ethic. We mostly just project our own crap onto others, it takes a little more effort to be an objective observer. I had to remind myself to do that through the interview and came out liking her more.
Graham is from the same area as me in cork and a man my mum works with knows his family, when he was home he was talking to my mums friend about meeting Madonna and when he went to her dressing room, Madonna stood up with her arms out stretched and graham thought she was going to hug him but she was really waiting for her assistant to put her jacket on for her...
And as usual in these stories your source is full of shit. Graham himself said how nice and gracious she was, and he was literally on stage at one of Madonna's London concerts late last year.
+PDC1987 it's actually true but you believe what you want to. I don't hate Madonna I think she's an amazing performer but I just wanted to share the story
Wow! Now this is Madonna. I love her even more. She's got a great sense of humor. She makes people laugh. What a gift to have. She's intelligent. And kick-ass beautiful and she looks so cute in her sensible attire. From the inside and the outside She's a legend. I would probably have a heart attack if I was to see her. She's royalty. Big fan of Madonna's from her humble beginnings. Like, American Bandstand in the 80s. When Dick Clark asked Madonna what she wanted to do, her ambition, she replied, " I want to rule the world! " She said it with so much confidence, there was no room for doubt. She predicted her own destiny and it happened. I'll never ever forget that. Ever! A MATERIAL GIRL, LIKE A VIRGIN. OMG!!!❤
Very impressed and learnt a lot about Madonna in this interview. I think deep down she's actually quite shy and self conscious. People mistake her as arrogant and rude but i really think she puts up a defence mechanism when she gets uncomfortable. She has copped a lot of unwarranted flak over the years from interviewers, i imagine she goes into defence mode quickly. Anyway, she's very intelligent and has a good sense of humour, one of the greatest artists of all time.
I sense this is one woman who demands attention even when she attempts to play poor-oh-anonymous-me. When she has a dialogue with her daughter, Madonna finally gets a taste of THAT attitude she throws at everyone else.
wow she is just stunning. spoke well, gorgeous, dressed classy, great posture. haven't got to the dolls bit yet though (yes I scrolled the comments below)... :)
I initially came to check out James D'arcy cause I love him, but I was impressed by how personable Madonna was in this interview. Sometimes she just seems so cold and distant.Although I wish it was an ensemble interview sooner, like GN's other interviews. I loved Emeli Sande's performance, a great song.
There must be something wrong with me because I don't see her as being bitchy. I see her as being a highly intelligent woman, who knows what she wants and how she is going to get there. Sometimes her ego does get in the way but I think she puts up a façade to deal with people and situations. To have been in the music business for over 30 years and to be on top of the game, its a lot of work and you have to be tough. Madonna is one tough lady.That's my opinion.
She is very talented. The pop industry is evidently not about having a "great voice". It's a combination of the show, voice, image, dancing, body expression, psychology, etc. She has done this very well. You want awesome voices, then listen opera. This is not the kind of talent people should use to evaluate a pop-music artist. And anyways, most others pop-music artists don't have any outstanding anything, so I don't know why this is used as an argument to attack her.
She is so charming it's insane! You can't get your eyes out of this woman! I know her humor is very dry, but once you get her you'll get her humor. Long live the Queen!
I've never been a big fan of Graham Norton but i admire the way he always seems unfazed by his guests, no matter how iconic they are. The Madonna can be a difficult creature to handle. When she sees that an interviewer seems nervous or asks boring questions she will attack, but i think she was a bit disarmed by his demeanour & was more relaxed & engaging because of this. She's such a beautiful woman too, so it's tragic she felt the need to turn herself into a waxwork.
I've never seen a guest speak for that long with no other guests on the couch. They gave her plenty of air time! I enjoyed it. I think she's getting nicer and nicer as she ages. I only wish I could age that well!
She was a great guest. She participated through out. I served Madonna in a small coffee shop in Manhattan it was just her makeup artist, her Brother and Bodyguard. When I went to unlock the door, I said "Thank You have a good night" The Brother and the bodyguard ignored me. Modonna stopped and shouted at them and said"Excuse me! He said Thank You have a good night" and she Hugged and Kissed me good night. I will never forget that.
Sorry, but she was NOT a great guest throughout this show. She lacked EQ, but perhaps that was all part of the entertainment.
@elledix3575 I agree, she's hard work for Graham, like pulling teeth.
@@elledix3575 what do you know!?
@@sallyjoanThat was the impression I got as a member of the general public seeing her behaviour towards the chat show host. That's what I know.
@@elledix3575 you know nothing about nothing.
Just always so impressed at how easy Graham Norton makes interviewing look when talking to the most difficult celebrities. He's like no one I've ever seen. He's peerless
I live that word: Peerless!
It's Perfect.💚
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@@CSILVIEhe’s ok. Not as great as what you say though.
I like how his set makes them look like regular people 😅
I thought Madonn💞came across very well💞 Debra Bader
This is the best Madonna interview I have ever seen. She seems so down to earth here! I think many people misinterpret her sense of humour.
Oh, she's 'SmartAF'! And my guess is that's exactly why she just 'fools around' these 'Hollywood Types' for the most part.
it amazes me how many people are ignorant about Madonna's persona, too young to realize what that woman's done and achieved! Not everyone needs to be all nice and sweet, she is who she is and that is a legend! with a great sense of humor too
When she smiles and gets that twinkle in her eyes, I see that little girl from Detroit I first saw on American Bandstand who said she wanted to rule the world. Nice to see she is still there.
Pandora Fox Thats beautiful
She's soo hearteningly smart....
She is super bitchy of course, but she is also quite self-conscious and can be quite deprecating and funny which is a defence mechanism. She is probably one of the most famous women in the world, and also one of the most misunderstood, so she has developed this persona over many years.
Thank you, Dr. Freud. LOLOLOL
@John David takes one to know one
No. She is a narcissist. 100%. I have a family member who Is the same. No one wants to work with her. Look up Cher, MJ...
I think she slips in and out of it from real to a front.
@@leon8160I’ve always found her to be incredibly insecure. I think she’s somebody who needs to push herself into the limelight in order to feel relevant and alive and it often goes wrong. She is probably the most desperate person. Desperate to be approved of, loved, admired, adored.
Madonna. Talented. Focused. Very hard working. Smart. Great business woman. She has earned the room.
She's amazing
She totally isn't rude about the dolls. She is giving an honest opinion. She says which one is good. And she even asked if she could keep one.
You're right. And as a creative person myself, let me add this: as a creative person of her stature, it's her 'duty' to 'critique' a work 'fairly'... and she did just that... no more or less - and honestly. That's the way it 'should' be instead of being a people-pleaser, and politically correct doormat.
I love her sense of humour, She looked so beautiful here.
She has a very offbeat sense of humor, but i loved her music growing up.
@@MsDunn-x6othis was 2012. She never interviews well. Always awkward or rude. And if not rude, defiant or haughty. Always a bit disagreeable. She was dressed appropriately and chicly though here which is a by-product of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor movie. It’s now 2024. Things have changed. She has since begun showing her genitalia on tik tok. She is always dressed in S&M leather or horrible fishnets and demonic perverted attire. I’m not sure how that is ok in any country or by any social standards anywhere. Not even in America. It has nothing to do with feminism. It’s just vulgar and tacky. It was way before she began dressing inappropriately and her addiction to cosmetic surgery kicked in. She was just at the edge of her addiction here. Her face began to change. It was spreading and getting wider and the filler is visible. It’s a shame she didn’t quit while she was ahead. It all went downhill from here on. The more recent images of her cutting birthday cakes in her underwear and cosmetic surgery that is scary is where she’s at now. She also has a 20 year old boyfriend at nearly 70 years of age. It just feels exploitative and desperate rather than feministic or empowered. She’s in a shame-spiral which is getting worse and it’s sad.
Yes, she does look beautiful ...
She had already started looking unnecessarily puffy here by this time. She looked so much better in 2015
It's easy for some people to hate Madonna. They throw in words like bitchy, egomaniac, self-centered, etc. but in the end if you think about it Madonna became a legend just by being herself. There is nothing pretentious about her. After more than three decades in show business, she remains true to herself. I think that is her greatest accomplishment.
I do love her music and her humour, and even after 30 years and all the appearances, interviews & documentaries, she still remains an " enigma " in every way....
What Humour?
I liked this interview! Idk why everyone is saying she's so bitchy. She's just acting like typical Madonna. She can be condescending but at least she keeps it real. I can't stand when celebs turn on the fake charm for tv when you get the feeling that they're nothing like that off camera.
Thank you!
Yes, THANK you! No artifice to that woman :D
I like how the audience is gradually more involved to the point it feels like they're naturally part of the interview. Like they're not just a background, they're human beings who also play an important part in this entire deal. That happens very rarely. How Madonna asks the crowd about the deep desire for romantic love rather than just talk about herself - that's some great social and emotional skill.
She's a very impressive person. Well-spoken, thoughtful, smart, witty, composed. Seems that her 30 or so years on top are well deserved.
I am by no means a Madonna fan, but I thought she was perfectly charming in this interview.
Phil Sadler totally agree. she's lovely : )
Agree
Agree
@Miss S Melly So you said. I'd agree from watching more recent interviews. But from the above interview she came across well. Something seems to have gone somewhat amiss in the following years since this.
This has to be, quite simply my favourite Madonna interview ever! Loved it
They're are so many MADONNA Interviews to Choose from...LOL
David Letterman
Aw, when she mouths “thank you” to the guys who made the dolls.
She was so rude to them after that. Stunned me how rude. No different though than most celebrities
@@aliciacarstensen7904yeah..well not really. My mum made better dresses for my Barbies for a school contest 35 years ago. And THEY were rude to not give them to her, that was really awkward for them and kind of ridiculous.
You make 4 not-so-good barbie doll costumes, you present them to Madonna who thanks you, not being in awe so much but still asks if she can have them… and you say: “no, she can only keep the one in a box”😂😂😂
Lol…that was lame
@@aliciacarstensen7904 She should have invited them down at some stage (end of show) and given them a hug and thanked them personally. Those dolls were amazing as Graeme verified.
@@MsMesemshe’s a mean person everyone knows that us as fans look past it cause it’s Madonna but I don’t like her personality but love her music and artistry it’s a tricky one
@@milkyteawithbiscuits3555 I don't like anything to do with her and never ever have.
First time I've seen a full interview with her. Never considered her as being bright and intelligent, until now. She still looks great. Love her music, especially her early stuff.
Madonna is well-known for being intelligent, she's never been known as a "dumb girl" in the way of Marilyn Monroe or Paris Hilton or Britney Spears.
I love how people can sound so damn smart when talking about Stanley Kubrick's movies for instance yet when it comes to Madonna, they suddenly become embarrassingly clueless.
To have watched just one interview in full, one out of her numerous legendary appearances, and loudly announcing their uninformed opinion on Madonna...geez people are really idiots.
@@CrystalCoffin Marylin wasn't dumb either. She was well-read.
Marilyn played the bimbo angle for the cameras.
Same could be said about you😅😅
@paulbradley705 Thank you, Paul. I'm taking that as a compliment. 😊
Can't ever deny she's an absolute Icon.
Looking at her back then she could have left right honour.
What do you mean?@@Ricky-tr2hd
I have never seen a Madonna interview where I wasn't cringing. EXCEPT this one! She is fantastic! And Graham incredible as ever.
I always get surprised by madonna. The media portray her as a bossy bitch, and every time I see her interviewed she is utterly charming
That's the point Darling..... it's called selling her endorsements. (Madonna Voice)
Of course the media are always right when they assess celebrities especially women - you never hear them saying men are dick heads do you ? 🙄
Noone and I mean noone comes close to Madonna, she is a unique legendary icon. Glad to be alive and witness 35 years of her career so far
Sold her sexuality to get rich - tart! Shit singer, too.
@@thetessellater9163 at least she's a multimillionaire.
"I GO OUT! I pay attention, I have... friends in low places"
Oh Madonna, got to love her :L
I love her - she's so well spoken yet sassy with her witty remarks. love you, Madge. A true individual who has worked her way up through hard work and individuality
shes not being rude thats madonna anyone who has watched her for years will know her humour and how cold she is to a point shes a diva and thats why the gays love her shes teasing them do u think if she was all over her fans hugs and kisses she would be who she is!people are attracted to her because of her rawness and she doesnt bullshit shes straight to the point!!
Lady Gaga is much more appreciative of her fans and she is hugging and kissing them.
She was aging so beautifully…. And then. Of all the women who could have shown the way to an elegant older life, it was her. I feel so sad that she made the changes she made. Nobody is a bigger fan than I am. It’s great to see her look so elegant like this.
You mean «and then 20+ years happened»? 🤓
Don't worry
These's MADONNA
IS NOt surgery or whatever SHE IS like that❤
@@mathildeeide8550 12 years. She would have still been looking perfectly fine.
She has never been "an elegant lady" so she's not going to become one, all of a sudden, unfortunately.
@@gardensenglishandtrivia Not unfortunately, actually. Not everyone needs to put on a false facade of elegance to impress others or try to be what they think they’re expected to be. Just because you want to be a passenger on the Titanic doesn’t mean everyone has to. You can let the imaginary rules of life and being “proper” have a hold on you if you want. Madonna’s a strong, powerful woman who expresses her genuine self freely and doesn’t feel the need to suppress it like most people.
“A girl has to make a living” lmao, Madonna, by the time you released your first 5 albums you already made sure to never ever having to work for your bills.
Just 2 will be enough
Or 3
I know yes.
Yes - and she has many people on her payroll - from studio to road crew.
Yes exactly, she was already a multi millionaire!
She's consistently incredibly professional and on her A-game whenever she's being interviewed.. Her competitive professionalism is impressive.
I was reading graham norton book, He tells us why Madonna was so popular and why she is a gay icon, which he says younger people no longer understand.
When Madonna was in her prime, she recognised gay people. In this era, the only time you heard the words gay or homosexual was either in reference to HIV or Attacks. What Madonna did was recognised them as people, and celebrated them. This was at time where every gay men was seen as weird or perverts in the media.
Yes, she has always been an advocate for the gay community, back when it was "dangerous" for a mainstream artist to do so. She also got her start in the gay discos of New York. They loved her and she loves them.
There was alot of gay men on the TV in Britian in the 60's and 70's, some of the best loved ones of the day. Before Madonna came along.
zaftra They did not talk about fact that they were gay, nor did anybody else.
zaftra I got the impression you attempted to counter Andy's statement by claiming British public, or at least the tv viewing portion, were fine with gays already in the sixties and seventies. My response was meant to indicate this is patently untrue.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_the_United_Kingdom
Then you thought wrong didn't you. A lot of performers WERE gay and openly gay and people loved them not only for their performance but as people as well. You assumption is also not accurate, since i was boron in 68 and have a gay sister.
Then as now, the majority of people don't go to bed thinking about gay issues and thinking about them when they wake up again. Sorry to burst your bubble if you are gay but for the most part where people put their bits and pieces on a friday night is a complete irrelevance to most peoples lives. Were they to hear some one was gay it would have been met with either indifference to uncomfortable and not agreeing with it - pretty much the same now. Back then there was more OPEN hostility to gay people, ranging from name calling to actual physical attacks; pretty much though, people generally had a good idea who was gay or not and mostly they were left alone.
I always remember when my sister was a teen (early 80's), the biggest drama she had was when she was having gay times sent to her friends house and not ours, naturally the friends parents didn't like this and complained. When we went to visit her in whistable she left a gay times on the coffee table and she was on the cover, I just picked it up and read it. To this day I'm pertty sure she was really miffed that she didn't have THE big dramatic coming out scene, this was due to the fact we really did not give two shits if she was gay or not, if she was a stranger less so.
The only difference now is homosexuality is the absolute must fashion accessory and the political correctness desease means if you don't fawn all over a gay person as soon as the feel the need to proclaim themselves gay the moment yu meet them, then clearly you are homophobic not the case.
What's portrayed on the tv now about then can be very biased indeed. For the most part, it wasn't even spoken about it was very much more a personal under ground thing.
she's really quick on her feet, she is always ahead of the one who interviews her
ru crazy lol
It's really nice to see her here with her real face and expressions. This is the only interview I've ever seen her in where she seems like mostly a nice, normal person.
@@lapislazuli7876 LOL I thought her face was puffy from ageing but yeah, it does look like filler looking back on it.
The look she gave the two Italians in between said everything. She’s a pro and she knows her people
It’s really a sweet moment. She doesn’t know how to take complements and flatteries, but her smile and “thank you” really show that she’s genuinely happy. Actions speak louder than words
@@GTK4217 I think you hit the nail on the head. After I really thought about it, I realized exactly what you said people that give so much of themselves as she does as an artist sometimes don’t know how to receive kindness. I honestly think she just did not know how to show her gratitude, but I think you are right in that you could see her appreciation through her mannerism and looks.
I love how Madonna handled this interview. Her approach, intelligence and aura are naturally domineering that I feel like the interviewer is a bit apprehensive on how to formulate questions that wouldn't sound foolish. She warms up by making some jokes and it seems that she really love her fans by giving a side response to one of the audience who shouted when they should have to be quiet already. That's what I see in this show.
People crying about her attitude. She's being herself. You can't be the biggest selling female artist of all time by acting nice all the time.
Lucy Towey what the fuck are you talking about
@@FloozyMcDoozy694
You don't get it?
She's demanding perfection and to allways be the best. She's bound to step on someones toes because she speaks her mind and allways have to be on the edge.
Madonna is so amazing. What a successful way and an enlightening example. And what a voice! Superb musicality. Too bad - but it's not too late - that she never tried to record more classical tunes. She has the right voice for it (I specifically refer to a song I love, i.e. "This used to be my playground"). Magnificent and meaningful artist.
She also fucked herself into the business. Literally.
Madonna: "I don't know how to sit on this couch, it's like a hot dog bun"
Graham: "you are a lovely filling"
😂😂😂😂
I can`t understand why some people say she is bitchy. If she were a man they might say that he is witty. She`s pretty smart, well-spoken and witty anyway.
Get real. Look at your own true self before you start critisizing others.
shes just real...and we love her....all we can get "bitchy" sometimes
Σωσώ Παπαδήμα So true ...
She is far from bitchy, she is cool, not pretentious and a true stare that gives back. How is that bitchy?
SIMON GECHORE
Exactly.
Seems really nice and real actually...
I like her a lot. Hope to meet her one day.
(Same age, same era n all....different life of course...lol....)
Graham is such a brilliant interviewer - doesn’t get star struck by anyone, always quick witted with his comments, and asks smart and probing questions without being rude.
She's too articulate for most to get her humour and wit
I think you need to look up the definition of articulate...
Graham really has a way to make his guests feel at ease. Can't remember the last time I saw Madonna so chill on a talk show.
her daughter telling her what's cool. i think she should know by now madonna could wear a towel to an event and it would be called cool.
She is truly the queen of pop!!!
Like her or not she is indeed!
@@joannixNailed it!
In an interview the guys said they were very happy with Madonna reaction.And really you want a grown woman to jump about dolls dressed as her.At the end she actually said thank you.She has feelings lol she will not show it.
"Why don't you ask my hacker?"
and
"...not Gaga?" are two most iconic quotes ever.
I love how madonna was centre of the whole programme and I love her attitude. 😂
I've never thought she was warm or endearing, very much a cold fish but hey, she's "Madonna" and thank god for her, her music and the boundaries she has pushed over the years to make us a more tolerant society. There was, Is & only ever will be one "Madonna"
Love or Hate her....she's got the "AURA" & "PERSONA"
I have loved Madonna since I was a child, she's incredible :-)
Omg! I mean, oh, my Madonna! First time I watch this interview! Love it so much! Respect, the greatest artist!
I just love this woman, i love to see her in an interview, she is so wise, she has a lot of interesting things to say about life, culture, music, religion, politics, she has lived a lot of things along her career as the Queen of pop that i would like to hear, she speaks so secure and strong, she is an incredible woman
Thats our lives, it was a holiday for u!
Graham Norton is just brilliant!!!
Madonna....poised, intelligent, a little standoff-ish.....love her! Will be seeing her show in August.
Graham Norton has one of the coolest shows ever. I've seen McCartney on his show as well as Elton John. It's a really great, fun show. :-)
WE was truly fantastic, this made me to look at her artistic side. Am not a fan but got to admire, the way she bounces back with her performance, like a Panther, in given situations.Though, one cant appreciate all her decisions. Madonna grew up fighting all odds, making mistakes, married a Brit, so she can enter into the upper middle class of the Brits. Did manage to grow a thick skin as the tabloids trashed her down. .She survived.she made music,danced,directed,toured, had kids...still going on even after 50. Did she have cosmetic surgeries? Botox ? Ofcourse ! MDNA is 50plus & in show-biz. she has to ! But now she doesnt care what her critics or her fans say a thing about her. Because she simply survived all those lonely evenings, finally thats what matters as she kicks her feet back to relax. Loved LOVE MJ, admiring MDNA.
I'm 58 and all sudden now I've become het fan!She really a self made woman!Kudos!
Im not particularily a fan, but I think this is one of her best interviews.
You have to watch W.E. The movie she made
Amazing!
Saw it several times
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i like madonna i look up to her she has done so much with her life she may not be perfect and can be rude sometimes, thats just cause she is highly strung. but come on there is so much amazing things in her personality and kept her albums interesting showing she isnt a shallow person,
her sense of humour is fab
Literally 6 tracks on MDNA are among the best she's ever recorded, and the majority of the rest is still good Pop. It would have been one of the biggest albums of the year if she hadn't of picked that commercial jingle as the lead single.
This is the Best interview I’ve ever seen with Madge. She was Gracious Engaging and Bright. The Only thing I was Surprised at us that she’s not more Supportive of other Female Entertainers, Particularly Lady Gaga. Gaga was probably Inspired by Madonna, as she was a Trailblazer, but she has her Own style… and Gaga can SAAANG !!! It doesn’t take Anything away from Madonna to Support and show Solidarity to other Females….It would be Awesome is she could see that she is an Icon and as women we Need to Encourage and Support each other !!!
great interview.. love Madonna.. so real and proud.
The wit of this woman is off the charts.
The BUZZ in the air..... goosebumps for me !!!
Definition of a true superstar.
Well, no matter how she's looked at over the years, despite all the gibes and criticisms, Madonna is Madonna, love her or hate her, shes made it in a world that aspires to look for flaws to put you down. It's just a unique achievement to have been so unfazed by all that's made of who you are.
Madonna is STILL QUALITY. Amazing interview I havent seen her for YEARS. I think she is truly lovely - coming across as actually approachable when she is made to look like she isnt. Madonna is inimitable there is only one - here she is!❤❤❤
Love Madonna her :) She has a good humour and she seems so happy :) Was so lucky to be at the MDNA consert in Oslo 2012
"What's your other dog's name? Not Gaga?" lmao
She still looked like Madonna here, I miss that face.
Thoroughly enjoyed this! She is so quick!
M is very sincere and amusing.
maybe for dumb idiots
Madonna is great. Genuinely nice and real. I enjoyed many of her songs and a couple of movies too.
Nastiness from commenters is just jealously and meanness.
All the best to you Madonna.
Do you know M. personally?
Leilani Kapoor
What do you think and why is that relevant...
Leilani Kapoor
No I don`t know her personally.
You met her, then, rather than going by the acting
Her style is beyond amazing.
Always on point!
Man, intelligent women really take a beating in this world (well actually most...) I remember hating her when she first came out, but that was most likely because I was jealous. Over time I began to admire her fearlessness and work ethic. We mostly just project our own crap onto others, it takes a little more effort to be an objective observer. I had to remind myself to do that through the interview and came out liking her more.
It's interesting how she was the only guest for half the show. Every other episode I've watched it starts with 3 guests from the very beginning....
*****
because is Madonna!!
***** I think its also because Graham is massive Madonna fan
They probably paid her alot of money to be there that's why lol
go on Madge you still look fab you've worked hard! good interview like her style.
Graham is from the same area as me in cork and a man my mum works with knows his family, when he was home he was talking to my mums friend about meeting Madonna and when he went to her dressing room, Madonna stood up with her arms out stretched and graham thought she was going to hug him but she was really waiting for her assistant to put her jacket on for her...
And as usual in these stories your source is full of shit. Graham himself said how nice and gracious she was, and he was literally on stage at one of Madonna's London concerts late last year.
+PDC1987 it's actually true but you believe what you want to. I don't hate Madonna I think she's an amazing performer but I just wanted to share the story
PDC1987 well he’s not going to say she’s a bitch out loud is he god
I loved her film W E thought it was beautifully made and absorbing
I know right?!!
Amazing movie
I saw it several times
I pick up accents when I am in a place a long time. She lived in ENGLAND For years
Excellent interview, I Love Her
The 2 guys who made those dolls for her are so gifted and sweet.
I just LOVE those dolls!!
THIS HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST ENTRY THE SHOW HAS EVER MADE......only the queen makes this happen !!! 😏😏🥰
Love her, she's very quick and has tons of charm
That joke about Madonna meeting Camilla and the horse picture made me laugh so hard oh my God lol.
I love her ❤️
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@Joyce B sounds fun
Wow! Now this is Madonna. I love her even more. She's got a great sense of humor. She makes people laugh. What a gift to have. She's intelligent. And kick-ass beautiful and she looks so cute in her sensible attire. From the inside and the outside She's a legend. I would probably have a heart attack if I was to see her. She's royalty.
Big fan of Madonna's from her humble beginnings.
Like, American Bandstand in the 80s. When Dick Clark asked Madonna what she wanted to do, her ambition, she replied, " I want to rule the world! "
She said it with so much confidence, there was no room for doubt. She predicted her own destiny and it happened. I'll never ever forget that. Ever!
A MATERIAL GIRL, LIKE A VIRGIN. OMG!!!❤
Very impressed and learnt a lot about Madonna in this interview.
I think deep down she's actually quite shy and self conscious.
People mistake her as arrogant and rude but i really think she puts up a defence mechanism when she gets uncomfortable.
She has copped a lot of unwarranted flak over the years from interviewers, i imagine she goes into defence mode quickly.
Anyway, she's very intelligent and has a good sense of humour, one of the greatest artists of all time.
I sense this is one woman who demands attention even when she attempts to play poor-oh-anonymous-me. When she has a dialogue with her daughter, Madonna finally gets a taste of THAT attitude she throws at everyone else.
tedGEGI The normal attitude most women get from their teenage daughters OH MYYYYY
3:15 "Holly Mother of God its MADONNA!!"
Yeah! The One & The Only MADONNA.
wow she is just stunning. spoke well, gorgeous, dressed classy, great posture. haven't got to the dolls bit yet though (yes I scrolled the comments below)... :)
Amazing!!! So nice to hear about you...my sweet Zurich memories...still loving your Art performance forever!
I initially came to check out James D'arcy cause I love him, but I was impressed by how personable Madonna was in this interview. Sometimes she just seems so cold and distant.Although I wish it was an ensemble interview sooner, like GN's other interviews. I loved Emeli Sande's performance, a great song.
I really love Madonna!!!! She is really an icon.
There must be something wrong with me because I don't see her as being bitchy. I see her as being a highly intelligent woman, who knows what she wants and how she is going to get there. Sometimes her ego does get in the way but I think she puts up a façade to deal with people and situations. To have been in the music business for over 30 years and to be on top of the game, its a lot of work and you have to be tough. Madonna is one tough lady.That's my opinion.
yes but many people if somone have really humor they sey this person is bitchy
She's very funny and comes over very down to earth! Love you Madge!
Oh my long time crush. Gotta love Madonna, the one and only!
She is very talented. The pop industry is evidently not about having a "great voice". It's a combination of the show, voice, image, dancing, body expression, psychology, etc. She has done this very well. You want awesome voices, then listen opera. This is not the kind of talent people should use to evaluate a pop-music artist. And anyways, most others pop-music artists don't have any outstanding anything, so I don't know why this is used as an argument to attack her.
She is really smart and I love her attitude, humor!
She's such an intelligent beautiful and talented woman.Love you Madonna
She is so charming it's insane! You can't get your eyes out of this woman! I know her humor is very dry, but once you get her you'll get her humor. Long live the Queen!
I've never been a big fan of Graham Norton but i admire the way he always seems unfazed by his guests, no matter how iconic they are. The Madonna can be a difficult creature to handle. When she sees that an interviewer seems nervous or asks boring questions she will attack, but i think she was a bit disarmed by his demeanour & was more relaxed & engaging because of this. She's such a beautiful woman too, so it's tragic she felt the need to turn herself into a waxwork.
I've never seen a guest speak for that long with no other guests on the couch. They gave her plenty of air time! I enjoyed it. I think she's getting nicer and nicer as she ages. I only wish I could age that well!
Probably paid her a bomb that's why!!