Michaela Coel: ‘If you don’t show it, it can be erased’ | British GQ
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
- The I May Destroy You multi-hyphenate, Michaela Coel, discusses her groundbreaking show with Reggie Yates at GQ Heroes, from taking ownership of her work to representing the realities of London life.
Shot at The Union Chapel, London.
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Michaela Coel: ‘If you don’t show it, it can be erased’ | British GQ
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@Brain Congoree racial confusion?
Without a doubt, she’s one of the most important and extraordinary writing / acting / creative talents we have in the UK right now.
Protect Michaela at all costs.
I’ll bring the bubble wrap if you can source the sellotape....we just need someone to locate her! Wrap it around her! Job done Michaela protected 👌🏾
a new renaissance
@@TamirYardenne true
Excuse me sir , but you are absolutely stunning 😍😍😍🔥
in the world*
In awe of this genius. Her talent is a gift that I hope keeps giving. All Hail Michaela.
Period!
She and she alone should play Nina Simone. The vulnerability that they both have in their respected professions is uncanny. That and they favor each other facially
exactly.
OMG yes that’s the truth
She alone? I doubt that. In a world full of billions of people, I dare say there is another potential out there who can play Nina Simone.
@@cko7372 ok
She totally favors Nina Simone 😳
I agree, she showed the real London. Not in the typical way a lot of American shows paint it. It was refreshing! I pray for more Londoners making films in London ❤️
@Brain Congoree I think she’s making an observation of her childhood, she felt brotherly and sisterly with her community that was filled with people from different cultures and backgrounds. There’s nothing really to comment on, she’s just making an observation on what her life was like growing up.
@Brain Congoree oh absolutely. I agree, Reggie and Michaela’s experience with racism doesn’t speak for everyone.
Look at these adults taking to each other politely about stuff so as to share their different thoughts. Yay!
A lot of films show London as ultra-white, (*ahem* Notting Hill) with absolutely no ethnic minorities in sight unless they are playing up to a stereotype. I was so pleased Michaela Coel showed the truer version of London. 💛
exactly!
She's other worldly, sent from the heavens to help shift this world to a slightly better place. This interview made me cry, Reggie is incredible, fabulous interview. Excellence.
She's not sent from heaven, she's a human being. Don't diminish her great accomplishments by claiming otherwise.
@@DeepScreenAnalysis Doesn't mean she isn't human, how would my opinion be diminishing her accomplishments? She's absolutely incredible in every single way. Spread kindness Messylin
@Brain Congoree For me it was actually quite surprising to see Arabella's character in school talking about discrimination between black and white people, because from my own experience this wasn't a highlighted topic, the most discrimination happening in school was unfortunately among black people about eachother's blackness and what that meant or represented to us at the time (which is completely null and void now) so I think it was a more progressive stance she took in communicating these issues back then in the present day. Growing up in London as a black woman in my experience the lines between blacks and whites were completely intersected, as class was definitely the main discriminatory factor in the UK. However speaking to my black brother, he would say the opposite.
@Brain Congoree I'm speaking of my own experience growing up in london, it's not necessarily an opinion. Whats your experience or opinion on the matter?
@Brain Congoree It's interesting your pov about her comment about people being brotherly beyond race, because I do understand what you mean, but growing up it really didn't feel like there was any difference or animosity between black and white people at school. However this doesn't take away from the main issue within racism that is the subconscious discrimination being such an ingrained part of society, much like men and women growing up with the idea of what a boy or a girl is or should be, which is that going to take many more years to deeply reconstruct. Thankfully just by Michaela Coel existing and creating in the way she does, we're getting much closer to the re-humanising of POC's
“Daring to find the brother in my enemy.” Wow. Yes.
So profound
Powerful lady.
That understanding is prophetic
I can't recall the last time I saw something that managed to do what I May Destroy You does. To take such an unflinching look at incredibly difficult subjects, and yet refuse to offer easy solutions is so searingly honest, it really is art of the highest order.
Omg this is it. In the last episode every outcome didn’t satisfy. It took me weeks to realise the ending was a complete masterpiece and was true to life
I love Michaela Coel. I May Destroy You is a masterpiece.
I could never understand why people loved it so much could you enlighten me
@@kid29 You haft to watch the series. I think this interview gives sums it up the best. Short and to the point.
@@colortura I did watch it and felt nothing
@kid It's ok not to like something. I don't like Adele or Beyonce. There terrible vocalist to me. That's my opinion.
@@colortura I totally agree with Beyoncé and Adele being terrible vocalists with rubbish lyrics. Why do you think I may destroy you is a masterpiece
She’s a genius with compassion and brilliance.
mate when reggie yates said thanks for showing a real london that he recognises I totally relate! that is the london i grew up in as well. plenty of moments in the programme that made me feel really nostalgic and almost yearning for a piece of that london now. Michaela is a genius. A storyteller for my time x
@Brain Congoree I think back then - at least for me anyway - coming from a working class background, with two african parents (like Reggie and Michaela) and coming from a council estate (the projects if you're from the US reading this), there was more of a community feeling than there is now because everyone shared the commonality that we were all living on this compound/area and that was our community. I never really experienced racism (from memory) when I was younger. Maybe it was the area I lived in, maybe it was because the people are grew up with weren't racist (overtly), it could have been a lot of things... but basically we were all in the same boat; going through hardship, not having a lot of money etc but everyone - regardless of whether you were white, black, indian, whatever, - always had your back. They always had their door open for you, always lended a hand, always looked our for each other's kids, just a better sense of community and love. I think it also helped me growing up in a very multicultural area, I had a better understanding of different people from different walks of life, their life, their cultures, their customs and vice versa. From a social aspect, in terms of going out, the music was better, the vibes was better! Hearing some of the music that was played throughout the series, there was a lot of throwbacks, old popular UK songs so obviously I felt very nostalgic hearing those songs and trying to remember how old I was, what I was doing, what I was wearing, whom I was with back then, what the dance moves were lol Like, Reggie said, it was nice to see London through the lens/era that we grew up in. Me and Reggie Yates are the same age (Michaela is a few years younger) so I completely 100% agreed with his statement as we probably grew up around similar things/experiences at the same time. Sorry for the lengthy response but I hope I answered your question! x
I went to school with her. We all came from council estates. Bishop Gang East a London Stand Up
@@TheMs5feet I completely agree. I’m Filipino but grew up in Ladbroke Grove and this was my experience too. It was only when I worked in a hotel that I started to get the typical “Where are you reeeaallly from?” questions and “You speak English very well” comments. I’m sorry to say, they were always from white Americans.
Two Successful Ghanaians!! Love to see it.🇬🇭
Ghana Africa is the best
🇳🇬
Yess 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭
This man is a fantastic interviewer. It’s really a conversation and the mutual admiration and respect is evident throughout. I haven’t seen I May Destroy You but ill be watching it today. Awesome job!
"If you don't show it, it can be erased ". Truth.
What does that mean
One thing the TH-cam algorithm gets right is that - every single video Michaela is on always makes it to my recommended list.
I remember first seeing her on Chewing gum, incredible to see how influential she has become
oh my god I love her. She's articulating to a vast audience what I've been contemplating for years. If we really "knew" each other, we would never, never make enemies of one another..
I would love to just sit down with her and talk for hours. She is fascinating, brilliant, original and sensitive.
Yesss! That’s my Ghana 🇬🇭 people representing @ Reggie & Michaela.
I am here for all of it!!!! ❤️
🇬🇭❤
🙌🏾✊🏿Ayekooooo 🇬🇭 ♥ !!!
Trust me ! I’m also half Ghanaian and co-founded Million Youth Media on TH-cam where we produce and curate films from young filmmakers around the country ❤️ 🇬🇭
All hail MC, the fact she isn’t on social media makes her even more special and in awe. She has a fantastic talent
Love this woman and Reggie a wonderful interview. This is the London I know and grew up in, with friends who were literally family being white, black, Morrocan, Chinese this was how we grew up and when I watch Coel's work it feels like home. No other tv show shows that truth and reality. So thank you for the mirror ❤ it also makes me realise how beautiful growing up in London was, for all of us. If only the rest of the world could find that reality.
michaela has the warmest and most beautiful essence to her. she is so down to earth and kind to everyone.
I needed to see this. I appreciate this level of honesty and to see other black people engaging in intellectual discussions to celebrate her creativity and journey. Great discussion.
It's lovely that she can talk to her Mum about her life so openly. A lot of parents are very closed off and aloof, especially more traditional cultures.
It was beautiful seeing her moved by his words at the end. I believe that's what her heart is all about. Telling untold stories, stories of people whom the world tries to erase.
This was definitely one of the most beautiful interviews I've ever seen. The love and respect they have for eachother, I'm in awe.
Thank you Michela❤.
I enjoy watching this. As a Ghanaian, I'm extremely proud of these creatives managing their success and focus at the same time.
She REFUSES to be exploited; when she was calling out the industry for not looking out for people she was really speaking to the sinister nature of capitalism!!!!1!!!
Her viewpoint on IP (intellectual property) reminds me of what Dave Chappelle is currently speaking about when it came to the syndication of his skit show. There has to be a line drawn in the entertainment industry. You can't take everything from the artist and threaten their livelihood, their name, their God-given talent.
Say it louder!! YES
👏🏽✊🏾👊🏾💚
This woman is precious, she should be celebrated and awarded as she deserves. Intelligent, sensitive, human, a real woman. Beautifully real.
I’ve moved to East London 12 years ago and I may destroy you is by far the most accurate interpretation I’ve seen. It’s weird because I often travel back to the north of England and it’s funny the point of view my family and friends have on London, especially the ones that haven’t really spent much time here.
Michaela Coel is an artistic genius, She deserves more projects and I really hope she publishes a Book 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I wish for this world that many more people find their unique warm intelligence. She is powerful and inspiring
If you are reading this, may you attract everything you’ve been patiently waiting for & be passionate to pursue it whole-heartedly. It will naturally flow into your life when you are ready to receive it. Hope our channel helps you on your journey 🙏
❤❤❤ back to you
This is a lovely message, thankyou
Thank you 💖
@@leenafolo4382 Thanks!
@@modest91 Pleasure !!
The ‘I love you’s’ at the end? So genuine and warm. I loved this!!
She must be protected at all costs.
I join you in thanking Michaela Coel for the stories she’s chosen to tell. You saved me
every lifetime we get gifted an artist like her
"The ETHICS of taking everything!!" This speaks so LOUD and CLEAR. Stop taking someone's hard earned IP. Think for yourself people!!! Copycats and people who STEAL IP are straight up idiots. I'm glad she's not on social media too so she can focus on her masterpieces.
That part ☝️
This interview made me very happy that I am completely confused by the notion of not knowing where my mother came from and what her vulnerabilities were. I guess parents should talk more openly with their children about the full breadth of the human experience. Speaking of transparency.
Absolutely love Michaela Coel, her work is tremendous. 'I may destroy you' is one of those works that time will appreciate and I will keep appreciating. Thank you very much for what you do.. Absolutely love everything..
She’s genius! Captured so many aspects of life that are never accurately depicted!
She’s just herself, and that’s everything ❤️💫
I need a show with Michaela playing a badass assassin or something
With a combo of hers and Mindy Kaling's humour
Look up the show The Aliens
MC for a bond role
Could you imagine how amazing she would look??
@@noveldixon9963 Her and Lashana Lynch (Nomi in No Time to Die) as agents in their own movie.
Not being from the UK, I'm ashamed to admit that I hadn't known a single thing about Michaela Coel until the release of Black Earth Rising on Netflix -- so for those already familiar with her work you can pretty much just imagine how affected I was by her performance. It's really the only time I've ever watched a performance and been immediately convinced that it was one for the ages. I'm not sure I've ever seen a performer as capable of reaching the emotional depths that she was able to reach in that series, and now that I've had the privilege to discover more about her as a human being (retrospectively through interviews like this) it only further cements her brilliance as a performer.
It's one thing to shed a few tears over a particularly sad or moving moment in a film or television series, but it's another entirely to surrender all of your emotional self to an on-screen character for episodes on end. Her performances are so raw, so authentic, that you can't help but feel her pain and anger. And that she is so willing to lend her talents to roles that take on some of the heaviest and most important subjects only adds to the gravity of those performances. There are many whose hearts and minds will change for the better simply from witnessing her on-screen journeys and for that she deserves all the praise and acclaim that this world has to offer!
She creates with purpose. Really learned a lot whilst making my video essay on I May Destroy You.
That was a sweet, informative and very kind conversation between two talented humans.
such a beautiful interview.
'If you don’t show it, it can be erased' i felt that
what happened on that East London estate Reg?
Michaela will continue to make me feel. Just feel, so human and so raw. What an incredible human being.. she really inspires me.
Love hearing this woman speak, so many gems
I spoke to her on a bus once and she was wonderful, humble and a genuinely nice person
Michaela and the love i have for her and the show queen
She's so amazing and beautiful! I felt her energy. Its so powerful.
She has a very special gift. A beautiful woman on the inside and out. I May Destroy You took me through so many emotions. Amazing writing, acting and cinematography. I was truly moved by every single episode. So proud of her and what she's created. We Love You Michaela!!
Amazing, engaging interview - I was waiting for every answer and question.
What an incredible voice. We are all so lucky to witness her storytelling and bravery 🙏🏽♥️
I'm so glad this came up on my feed, I feel so inspired after watching!
My gosh they have come a long way. What a beautiful interview and how amazingly open they are.
MC your mind is fire
I am working my way back to re- watching i may destroy you.
The first viewing was powerful👊
This is so important to me it made me so emotional. Its so true that it can be erased and sometimes you feel overwhelmed with the lack of understanding of your history, that hit so deep. Shes amazing.
REGGIE!!!! I’ve missed him!! His interviews always hit!
I miss him podcast too
This was such a pure conversation, wholesome content...we love to see it.
Love her mind, her fresh and mastery storytelling. Also enjoyed feeling the love and respect between these beautiful friends. 💯 percent inspiring!
I haven’t seen the show, I didn’t see any piece of work where Michaela stands and plus I come from France but this interview and especially the end got me so emotional!! Woaw ❤️
Incredible interview. Been nervous to watch the show, because I heard about some of the triggering elements. Now I feel even more compelled to watch.
Michaela you are loved and adored. You’ve kept me alive. I thank you from afar 🙏
Both are good at what they do. Michaela is an amazing writer. I may destroy you was a watch that provoked a lot emotions just insight and awareness on the context. Very inspiring
I'm always happy for any new Michaela Coel content(for lack of a better word)❤️❤️❤️❤️
What an amazing interview! thanks for this
Love Reggie Yates. One of the best interviews of MC I've seen.
My dream is to work work with Michaela Coel ,an amazing and talented person.
It's going to happen 🙏🏾💯🖤
Witness greatness. She is amazingly talented.👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾 Big up Reggie too, a trailblazer himself.
I’m blown away. Speechless. What a force. Her beauty is also breathtaking. She should never wear a wig. She should never cover that beauty. 👌🏼
So much respect for Michaela. Can't wait for all the other work she gifts to us. Very exciting times.
This was incredible. Thank you for facilitating this conversation 🖤
i wish she could have finished what she was about to say about not being on social media while in quar....need to hear it
Me too, i took a hiatus from it for a while, but quar made me go back to it because of the isolation
I adore this woman. All the way from Texas 🇺🇸
This was lovely to watch 🥰
As an American, this was a version of London I’ve never seen before and it was amazing.
i can't stop staring at her face she's so beautiful
I absolutely love and resonate with everything Michaela says and does
I wish I had a friendship of this calibre
How can one not be madly in love with such a muse? M.C. just blows me away. EVERY SINGLE TIME. Sometimes I watch her speak with a lump in my throat and I can't explain why, but I guess this is how regular people like me feel when we encounter true genius, when we see someone whose truth is so compelling it touches deep in your heart.
I'm so lame...crying. FFS! This was everything. All the f**king feels rn🤧
Just thinking about the impact of some of her work gives me chills
Black intellects. Black excellence👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Michaaaaeeeeeellllllaaaaaaaa, I love you girl. Thank you for your work. You are an inspiration!
Exactly what every group needs, ...brilliant members!
I haven’t watched the series yet, but this interview was heartwarming 🥰❤️
It’s super intense I just finished it and came here to see what else she had to say. The series has a lot of TW segsual assault 🤬❌ and I cried thru multiple episodes
But it’s worth the watch, just be gentle w yourself especially if you’re a survivor
Michaela is such an amazing woman so gifted wow. I really felt this interview ❤️
the admiration and respect they have for each other is beautiful!!!
Shes a special one, 2 icons, 1 incredible yet simplistic and honest convo. Defo inspirational
Much love from east Africa and entire Africa,
Micheala coel is really representing human race..more candles to be blown Happy belated birthday darlin 🇰🇪 ❤️
Amazing, beautiful and inspiring. Thank you Michaela
Shout out from the US. I am not familiar with Michaela, but she has a deep soulful intelligence that is rare but universal. Enjoyed the interview.
There's something special about this lady ✨
Thank you guys for this!
She is EVERYTHING. Just brilliant, expansive and utterly refreshing.
The end of this interview is everything ❤️