It's amazing how people shit on Betty when she's in love with someone who is emotionally damaged. Imagine spending every day wondering why you're not enough. You'd be a little broken too.
That was a wonderful tribute. A lot of viewers didn't like Betty. However badly she behaved at times, I still remember how much she loved Don and how she tried to make him happy. I remember what that did to her. So, I loved her.
I always wanted them to get back together.. I loved it when they had the one night stand. I loved what Matthew Wienner said about his first marriage with Betty which was "they just look good together". So heartbreaking though.
Their story literally broke my heart. It's so tragic, so real, so raw, it hurts me, I don't know why...I feel empty after watching this as if I have suffered a great loss...
The last episode of the final season when Don sobs on the phone to Peggy about breaking all his marriage vows and “scandalizing” his children … it becomes so clear that all Don ever wanted was a family. He never had genuine love or intimacy in his life (since his childhood was so dysfunctional) - he knew what a family was supposed to look like but never understood how to actually connect (because he’d never felt a connection to his mother or father). You can really tell by that final episode (especially the scene where he hugs the man in the support group who’s talking about wanting to connect to his wife and kids) that what he’s been desperately seeking all this time (from season 1 - season 7) is what he already had with Betty in the beginning. She truly loved him before he destroyed any trust they had between them. If he had been honest with her and been vulnerable and let his family really know him things would’ve turned out so differently. That’s the true tragedy of the series - he had the key to his own “fulfillment” and happiness” all along but he didn’t realize it until it was too late. It’s heartbreaking.
Yes and let's give Betty credit for realizing that deficit in Don's life and values. She does try to bring family ties, joy and love and connection to him, and not only is Don's cooperation piecemeal and shockingly infrequent, but Don blames her for her unhappiness and sense of frustration. It takes a long time for Betty to finally "throw in the towel", because she had pledged "hang in there" and be a loving wife, she did believe that was an honorable and compelling calling. None of Betty's noticable immaturity was a very serious flaw given her age at the time and her circumstances. If she had had a more balanced marriage with a less seriously damaged husband she could have continued to grow into a fine and substantial woman. Remember most of the show happens before Betty is even into her 30's! The Betty at the end was who she was supposed to be, and what many women of her generation and other Bryn Mawr graduates, turned out to be!
They are very similar...beautiful outside but so unhappy and unsecure inside. And they heart each other. It ‘s already great it doesn’t end tragically.
NOW I CAN OPEN MY EYES AND SEE IT WAS BETTY'S DEEP ROUTED SADNESS THAT ENDED UP GIVING HER CANCER , THE SADNESS THAT DON CREATED WHEN SHE SAID "I KNOW WHAT KIND OF A MAN YOU ARE"
yes, definitely! I also think it's ironic (and tragic) that season 1 of the show, when Don and Betty are still married, focuses so much on Don trying to think of new ways to keep advertising for cigarettes... he'd be in charge of selling cigarettes to consumers, consumers like Betty... and Betty ended up getting lung cancer because of her smoking habit. in so many ways, Don killed her.
I never really understood why don wasn’t happy with betty. I think the fact that she was so good looking made it that much harder to process. I honestly thought the show would end with them together but that wouldn’t make total sense.
There’s a scene in season 4 or 5 where Joan and Don are at the bar having a drink, and she indirectly describes him(or his behaviour toward Betty). One of the profound things Joan said was “Her only sin was that she became too familiar ” . I always thought that was Don’s problem-with all the women in his life-that when there was nothing exciting left to learn, he was on to the next one.
their story reminds me of my parents. so sad for both of them. I can't help but feel bad for them, Don is a very damaged man. I've just started watching the show I've always putted it off because I was afraid it would bring out traumatic memories, but it's so well written I can't help but watch it. The characters are complex, fascinating and their brokenness is somehow enthralling to see. Also their exceptionally curated exterior is designed to control their image and life since they do not have control of their emotions, life and past. Unfortunately there is not enough diamonds or luxurious clothing to make up for the ache of their souls.
The eyes said more in expression then any word spoken the cigarette in hand was expressed in a way better then anyone before ever on screen has done and her mannerism are of a feminine world that is unattainable today My Betty sad indeed.
What in the world! Why am I crying? I must say… Betty oscillated from a sympathetic character to someone really terrible and it was difficult to root for her sometimes. But now that I see her story arc laid out like that _she_ was the primary tragedy on Madmen, not Don. His good looks and wit carried him through life, and propelled his career. Betty had no chance of returning to her modeling career after having his 3 young kids and kept having to play submissive wife to powerful men. No wonder she took out her frustration in petty ways on others including her kids, neighbors, friends etc. Ripples of the psychological abuse she endured traveled wide. Henry seems like a decent guy for the most part. I hope she found happiness eventually. RIP Betty.
when they said "now you wont get treatment because you love the tragedy", was it depicting betty as somewhat of a masochistic character, where she stayed with don and perhaps chose don because she felt there was some beauty to tragedy?
I don't think it's beauty in tragedy she's looking for, but more that her situation seems perfect from the outside yet upon immediate close examination we can see that she is very sad and unfulfilled. My interpretation is that a more obvious tragedy to outsiders and receiving an emotional response from them is what she's looking for. Betty always tries to aggravate people to solicit some kind of negative emotional response from them. Like Glen says about her, "just because you're sad, doesn't mean everyone has to be." She didn't choose Don for tragedy, she genuinely expected a good life, and it was all up to her to split up. But I do think Mad Men believes in finding the value through the experiences in your life only after they're long gone. Not to say that Betty and Don should have stayed together, I don't think they should have, but they experienced a lot together and it's hard not to feel deeply connected forever and there's immense beauty in that. Betty always acted angry and cold towards Don after they split up, but as Henry said, he's taking up too much space in her heart. Not necessarily love anymore mind you, but the infamous twinge in your heart. It's only when the awful and pitiable situation actually befalls her, cancer, that she is able to share her feelings with Don a little bit and have her emotions quelled. Now that she's actually in a terrible situation, she doesn't want others to feel bad for her, she wants to go back to how things were. Sorry for going off, I just really love this story.
Betty and Don forever. Now I do think they could not function as a couple so I am glad Betty found Henry and Don, to a lesser extent , Megan (wasn't a fan of hers tbh). But at their best they were unstoppable. They were like a broken fairy tale, the Ken and The Barbie on top of the wedding cake who looked to be all about appearances but in the end truly did love each other but could just not make it work. I so wish they could have.
look at that moment at 0:59 where he pushes betty, its like so sad because the ugliness juxtaposes the pretty family perfect living room in the background
“have u seen him, have u been with him” to the nurse after just giving birth and “did you make him go away” from sally. mad men is honestly a feminist classic
I always fealt like Don and Betty were completely wrong for each other in some ways and completely right for each other in other ways. Their relationship was built on lies from both of them (Don more than Betty but both of them weren't completely honest with each other nonetheless). Yet, they both lied for similar reasons. They both hid their true personalities so they could be seen as the the all American working husband and the all American stay at home housewife. They both saw being those one dimensional figures as better than being their true selves because they didn't want to get ridiculed. I feel like if their relationship went a little differently they would've lasted.
I LOVE Don and Betty but I agree. Don and Betty could only exist in an ideal world. I wish they could have made it work but they obviously couldn't and I am glad Betty found a decent man and husband. She deserved it. Though in my mind if there is a Mad Men heaven, , Betty and Don are still dancing it up on their living room couch.
Make sure to watch in 1080p!
And grab a tissue, while you're at it
Anyone who hates her hasn’t been through anything in life.
True. She's insufferable and vain but was a good wife and mother for a while. I pity her character
I am crying. Betty was one of the most misunderstood characters on the show.
It's amazing how people shit on Betty when she's in love with someone who is emotionally damaged.
Imagine spending every day wondering why you're not enough.
You'd be a little broken too.
That was a wonderful tribute. A lot of viewers didn't like Betty. However badly she behaved at times, I still remember how much she loved Don and how she tried to make him happy. I remember what that did to her. So, I loved her.
@@zxcbxfjyj423Like probably SO many women of the era, tbh.
People always say that Don had more chemistry with Megan. But something about Don and Betty together gets to me
Don and Betty were the magic couple. Megan and Don seemed forced
I didn' t like Megan at all..
Really??? Most ppl would agree with you.
Who in the hell would say that??? Blind people maybe! I never in my life heard about that you must be allucinating...
I think it's because of the Chemistry between the two actors. That stands out above anything else.
Loving you is the worst way to get to you! Damn Mad Men had them lines 🔥
This show ended six years ago and I still miss it like crazy. Best. TV. Show. EVER.
I always wanted them to get back together.. I loved it when they had the one night stand. I loved what Matthew Wienner said about his first marriage with Betty which was "they just look good together". So heartbreaking though.
Their toxic together
@@emilywayo2413 who isn't?
Their story literally broke my heart. It's so tragic, so real, so raw, it hurts me, I don't know why...I feel empty after watching this as if I have suffered a great loss...
Exactly. Listen to the song The end of the world by skeeter davis from the movie, it embodies this feeling you're talking about for me.
The last episode of the final season when Don sobs on the phone to Peggy about breaking all his marriage vows and “scandalizing” his children … it becomes so clear that all Don ever wanted was a family. He never had genuine love or intimacy in his life (since his childhood was so dysfunctional) - he knew what a family was supposed to look like but never understood how to actually connect (because he’d never felt a connection to his mother or father). You can really tell by that final episode (especially the scene where he hugs the man in the support group who’s talking about wanting to connect to his wife and kids) that what he’s been desperately seeking all this time (from season 1 - season 7) is what he already had with Betty in the beginning. She truly loved him before he destroyed any trust they had between them. If he had been honest with her and been vulnerable and let his family really know him things would’ve turned out so differently. That’s the true tragedy of the series - he had the key to his own “fulfillment” and happiness” all along but he didn’t realize it until it was too late. It’s heartbreaking.
Beautiful comment. I believe and think they should have got back together 😢
Yes and let's give Betty credit for realizing that deficit in Don's life and values. She does try to bring family ties, joy and love and connection to him, and not only is Don's cooperation piecemeal and shockingly infrequent, but Don blames her for her unhappiness and sense of frustration. It takes a long time for Betty to finally "throw in the towel", because she had pledged "hang in there" and be a loving wife, she did believe that was an honorable and compelling calling.
None of Betty's noticable immaturity was a very serious flaw given her age at the time and her circumstances. If she had had a more balanced marriage with a less seriously damaged husband she could have continued to grow into a fine and substantial woman. Remember most of the show happens before Betty is even into her 30's! The Betty at the end was who she was supposed to be, and what many women of her generation and other Bryn Mawr graduates, turned out to be!
They are very similar...beautiful outside but so unhappy and unsecure inside. And they heart each other. It ‘s already great it doesn’t end tragically.
"You never forgavee me."
"Forgave what? That I've never been enough?"
This.
Crying my eyes out their story took so many turns and in the end was a tragedy and you portrayed that so well with this 😭😭
NOW I CAN OPEN MY EYES AND SEE IT WAS BETTY'S DEEP ROUTED SADNESS THAT ENDED UP GIVING HER CANCER , THE SADNESS THAT DON CREATED WHEN SHE SAID "I KNOW WHAT KIND OF A MAN YOU ARE"
yes, definitely! I also think it's ironic (and tragic) that season 1 of the show, when Don and Betty are still married, focuses so much on Don trying to think of new ways to keep advertising for cigarettes... he'd be in charge of selling cigarettes to consumers, consumers like Betty... and Betty ended up getting lung cancer because of her smoking habit. in so many ways, Don killed her.
Or cigarettes.
@@ronswansonsdog2833 true 🤣🤣
I'm glad Betty found a man who adored her and only her, even if it was for a short time.
The way Don looks at Betty is so different from the way he looks at other women.
Such fine editing. Such a heartbreaking story.
The best video collage about don and betty... gooood work and thanks 👍
I love Betty. Thank you for this wonderful video.
This is such a beautiful compilation...I can't let it go. Thank you.
Their story is so painful 😭
I never really understood why don wasn’t happy with betty. I think the fact that she was so good looking made it that much harder to process. I honestly thought the show would end with them together but that wouldn’t make total sense.
There’s a scene in season 4 or 5 where Joan and Don are at the bar having a drink, and she indirectly describes him(or his behaviour toward Betty). One of the profound things Joan said was “Her only sin was that she became too familiar ” . I always thought that was Don’s problem-with all the women in his life-that when there was nothing exciting left to learn, he was on to the next one.
@@emg7701 Good analysis.
@emg7701 the good doctor he dumped Megan for (Faye Miller) ALSO said, "I she knows you ONLY like the beginnings of things....." 🧊 cold AND TRUE....
their story reminds me of my parents. so sad for both of them. I can't help but feel bad for them, Don is a very damaged man.
I've just started watching the show I've always putted it off because I was afraid it would bring out traumatic memories, but it's so well written I can't help but watch it. The characters are complex, fascinating and their brokenness is somehow enthralling to see. Also their exceptionally curated exterior is designed to control their image and life since they do not have control of their emotions, life and past. Unfortunately there is not enough diamonds or luxurious clothing to make up for the ache of their souls.
I think Don and Betty should have stayed together or ended up together again; there’s just something about them that makes sense
Wished for this , too
You made a beautiful video of a very tragic love story! So touching! Thank you! Reminded me to treasure what i have ❤️
The eyes said more in expression then any word spoken the cigarette in hand was expressed in a way better then anyone before ever on screen has done and her mannerism are of a feminine world that is unattainable today My Betty sad indeed.
this gave me goosebumps at the end. fantastic video
Seeing in for Nth time...the uploader is a genius to have created this
Thank you so much! So happy you enjoyed it.
What a show and what ending one of most underrated show mad men . I watched it first time in 2021 and i wish i had knew the show earlier
Thank you for taking your time to do this, this was so well crafted and beautiful.
She's beautiful
What in the world! Why am I crying? I must say…
Betty oscillated from a sympathetic character to someone really terrible and it was difficult to root for her sometimes. But now that I see her story arc laid out like that _she_ was the primary tragedy on Madmen, not Don. His good looks and wit carried him through life, and propelled his career. Betty had no chance of returning to her modeling career after having his 3 young kids and kept having to play submissive wife to powerful men. No wonder she took out her frustration in petty ways on others including her kids, neighbors, friends etc. Ripples of the psychological abuse she endured traveled wide.
Henry seems like a decent guy for the most part. I hope she found happiness eventually. RIP Betty.
Since the very beggining i was always rooting for them in secret but hey whats love without tragedy
Why does this sound like a Lana Del Rey album.
Juan Trevizo because Lana’s music gives us sad housewive vibes
I wanted them to make it...
I did too 😩😭😭
The edits!😍 So perfect!
I can't walk away from that video
January jones should have won that emmy
i like them honestly and i wished they got back together in the series :(
when they said "now you wont get treatment because you love the tragedy", was it depicting betty as somewhat of a masochistic character, where she stayed with don and perhaps chose don because she felt there was some beauty to tragedy?
I don't think it's beauty in tragedy she's looking for, but more that her situation seems perfect from the outside yet upon immediate close examination we can see that she is very sad and unfulfilled. My interpretation is that a more obvious tragedy to outsiders and receiving an emotional response from them is what she's looking for. Betty always tries to aggravate people to solicit some kind of negative emotional response from them. Like Glen says about her, "just because you're sad, doesn't mean everyone has to be." She didn't choose Don for tragedy, she genuinely expected a good life, and it was all up to her to split up. But I do think Mad Men believes in finding the value through the experiences in your life only after they're long gone. Not to say that Betty and Don should have stayed together, I don't think they should have, but they experienced a lot together and it's hard not to feel deeply connected forever and there's immense beauty in that. Betty always acted angry and cold towards Don after they split up, but as Henry said, he's taking up too much space in her heart. Not necessarily love anymore mind you, but the infamous twinge in your heart. It's only when the awful and pitiable situation actually befalls her, cancer, that she is able to share her feelings with Don a little bit and have her emotions quelled. Now that she's actually in a terrible situation, she doesn't want others to feel bad for her, she wants to go back to how things were.
Sorry for going off, I just really love this story.
@@sebastians7806 wow that’s beautiful
Thank you for this 💕
January jones as betty deserved that emmy that she did not get.
Magnifique, aucune série n'égalera jamais Mad Men
She’s a beauty
Betty and Don forever. Now I do think they could not function as a couple so I am glad Betty found Henry and Don, to a lesser extent , Megan (wasn't a fan of hers tbh). But at their best they were unstoppable. They were like a broken fairy tale, the Ken and The Barbie on top of the wedding cake who looked to be all about appearances but in the end truly did love each other but could just not make it work. I so wish they could have.
absolutely sublime
Both characters are so emotionally immature, they were perfect for each other.
look at that moment at 0:59 where he pushes betty, its like so sad because the ugliness juxtaposes the pretty family perfect living room in the background
This video is work of art
unbelievable work
This video hurted my soul
“have u seen him, have u been with him” to the nurse after just giving birth and “did you make him go away” from sally. mad men is honestly a feminist classic
One of my favorite characters of all time. Betty Draper
This is the saddest video I’ve ever seen
Amazing montage. Nice work.
If Don loved her he wouldn't have cheated on her. He deserves everything bad to happen to him. So glad she divorced him!!
I can't get away from that video
One of the most beautiful women I've ever seen
No matter what happened, i always believed Don x Betty loved each other deeply despite their differences, demons and baggages.
Loving you is the worst way to get to you
I always fealt like Don and Betty were completely wrong for each other in some ways and completely right for each other in other ways. Their relationship was built on lies from both of them (Don more than Betty but both of them weren't completely honest with each other nonetheless). Yet, they both lied for similar reasons. They both hid their true personalities so they could be seen as the the all American working husband and the all American stay at home housewife. They both saw being those one dimensional figures as better than being their true selves because they didn't want to get ridiculed. I feel like if their relationship went a little differently they would've lasted.
Ah😭😭😭😭😭😭
I love you betty I love you don ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have never related more.
Betty deserved so much more than a drunken, unfaithful, absentee father.
Well done
What am i doing with my life ?
PHENOMENAL
She
Was
Okay
I
Liked
Betty❤
i am begging you to play autoclave over the last 3:35 of this video
Love this Vid but I always prefered Betty with Henry
I LOVE Don and Betty but I agree. Don and Betty could only exist in an ideal world. I wish they could have made it work but they obviously couldn't and I am glad Betty found a decent man and husband. She deserved it. Though in my mind if there is a Mad Men heaven, , Betty and Don are still dancing it up on their living room couch.
I don't known. I'm marryied and still happy.
#DRAPER
i am begging you to play no children over the first 2:40 of this video
What epi is 2:04?