Amber Riley on Dealing With "Glee" Fame & Remembers Naya Rivera: "It's Always Going to Be Sad"

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  • čas přidán 10. 04. 2024
  • In this clip from episode 8 of "Healed Girl Era Podcast," Amber Riley opens up to Gia about her time on "Glee" and what she hopes the world remembers most about co-star turned sister, Naya Rivera.
    Stream the full episode on this channel, or by clicking the link here (lnkfi.re/healedgirlrerapod) to stream on Apple, Spotify Podcasts and to follow the show on social media. Follow the host and creator of the show on socials, @giapeppers.
    Support Amber Riley on her latest work and all she's up to by following her on social media - @msamberpriley .
    For more information on where to start your own journey to healing with therapy, check out the following resources below:
    TherapyforBlackGirls.com
    PsychologyToday.com
    www.blackgirlssmile.org/
    blkcreatives.com/2023/07/18/h...
    #HealedGirlEraPodcast is available on CZcams, Apple and Spotify Podcasts. Find out how you can listen on all platforms, here: lnkfi.re/jH4zIkUm
    For more on Gia Peppers and #HealedGirlEraPodcast, follow on all socials, @HealedGirlEraPodcast and @GiaPeppers.
    Thanks for tuning in! If you learned something, share it with the people you know need to hear it, too. No matter what era you are in on your healing journey, we are honored you came here to share space with us.
    May Naya, Jas, and Kae, and all of our loved ones continue to rest in peace.

Komentáře • 158

  • @thisismisskay
    @thisismisskay Před 2 měsíci +737

    She and Naya were the reason why I kept up with Glee the longest I could. I will never forget their duet River Deep Mountain High❤

    • @dihboas
      @dihboas Před 2 měsíci +5

      same.

    • @dwaroundtheworld
      @dwaroundtheworld Před 2 měsíci +29

      that and the 'rumour has it' rework. sublime

    • @thisismisskay
      @thisismisskay Před 2 měsíci +18

      @@dwaroundtheworld Oh yess that one was on repeat constantly. And let's not forget the mash up I will survive/survivor

    • @hausinnermagic
      @hausinnermagic Před 2 měsíci +12

      Ohh " The boy is mine" duet ..the boy being Puck but ok 😆🙄

    • @thisismisskay
      @thisismisskay Před 2 měsíci +5

      ​@@hausinnermagic LOLL let's forget this part but the duet was really fire too. To me they had the best duet songs, best chemistry and vocally they matched so well.

  • @LBoogey86
    @LBoogey86 Před 2 měsíci +598

    They played in Mercedes face on Glee like she wasn’t the best singer!

    • @jhemz-4193
      @jhemz-4193 Před 2 měsíci +15

      This!!!!!

    • @carl8218
      @carl8218 Před 2 měsíci +21

      Hands down the best and anyone says otherwise clearly lying to themselves

    • @jedmartins4973
      @jedmartins4973 Před 2 měsíci +20

      Most powerful vocalist? Hand down! The best? It's up to interpretation and taste.

    • @LBoogey86
      @LBoogey86 Před 2 měsíci +19

      @@jedmartins4973you’re right but I stand by what I said! The best and adding underutilized!

    • @Ty-cx5zj
      @Ty-cx5zj Před 2 měsíci +26

      Mercedes had the voice to fit all genres and she killed all the songs. But the gaslighting that she was lazy was insane. The same person who literally trains to sing at church????

  • @JabrilWilliams-rp2cl
    @JabrilWilliams-rp2cl Před 2 měsíci +279

    Thank you SO MUCH for giving her, her flowers on the "A'int no way" . She tore!!

  • @Lundon-se6sg
    @Lundon-se6sg Před 2 měsíci +282

    I always love hearing amber riley talk

  • @jiruribakachan365
    @jiruribakachan365 Před měsícem +37

    I will never understand anyone hating Amber on glee. She was THE BEST VOICE on that show, I was always annoyed when Lea or, even though I love her, Diana got to sing because I wanted to hear more from Amber. And that duet of River deep - mountain high with Naya... *chefs kiss*

    • @danieltran9634
      @danieltran9634 Před měsícem +3

      Dianna didn’t get to sing much on the show though. She had like 3 solos for the whole series and her character was a mess. 😅

  • @pibbitybibbity
    @pibbitybibbity Před 2 měsíci +192

    Mercedes was the main character on Glee TO ME & she SHOULD HAVE BEEN to Ryan Murphy! Her voice was and is immaculate! I hope I get to see her live on stage at least one time in my life!

    • @pibbitybibbity
      @pibbitybibbity Před měsícem +2

      @@randomsomeone18923 Gosh, I wish I’d known it was possible. Thank goodness for internet police like you to let me know I can support other black actresses/singers, that I don’t only have to like Amber. My hero!

    • @hafidbense4934
      @hafidbense4934 Před měsícem +1

      Her character was irrelevant

    • @pibbitybibbity
      @pibbitybibbity Před měsícem

      @@hafidbense4934 Found the racist!

    • @diegodacruz4714
      @diegodacruz4714 Před měsícem

      Me too!

    • @theglobalsweetheart
      @theglobalsweetheart Před měsícem

      You are liberally so bitter
      ​@@hafidbense4934

  • @erika30pinki
    @erika30pinki Před 2 měsíci +78

    She might have not been the "actual" protagonist, but for me and many others she was IT ✨. I have skipped many performances, but a mercedes one? Never. Her power is unmatched. ❤

  • @justice_rizzo
    @justice_rizzo Před 2 měsíci +72

    ‼️ *Naya talk starts at **9:10* ‼️

  • @aalflyguy1184
    @aalflyguy1184 Před 2 měsíci +51

    Why… Dear Lord, has nobody brought a revival of Dreamgirls to B’way with Amber as Effie? Her performance on the West End in London was STELLAR! The Olivier Award was so deserved! Please bring this project & Amber to fruition!

  • @courtnocase
    @courtnocase Před 2 měsíci +61

    I always have to mention amber won dancing with the stars too!She killed that ish ! && masked singer ❤

    • @Gia.Peppers
      @Gia.Peppers  Před 2 měsíci +4

      Yes! We mention that in the full interview, here: czcams.com/video/nsbw2MCk2ck/video.htmlsi=xE_xe48521S6M8hK

  • @samwetherhold08
    @samwetherhold08 Před 2 měsíci +23

    I adored the show, and never had a doubt Mercedes was the GOAT-Any performances with Amber Riley, Naya Rivera, or Chris Colfer never left me disappointed!

  • @loirinlancaster3
    @loirinlancaster3 Před 2 měsíci +59

    Amber can sing her ass off. Just recently she sung a song in Spanish a well known one and I was like WOW!!!!!!!! That girl’s voice is amazing

  • @marcoking2334
    @marcoking2334 Před měsícem +15

    i lost my father when I was 7 (i'm 26 now) and i still see his friends sometimes, they talk about him the way Amber talks about Naya. This part of the interview really moved me and I hope I can carry along to the world his kindness, sense of humor, connexion with people and creativity ❤

  • @magicmusic21
    @magicmusic21 Před 2 měsíci +79

    Amber Riley is THE VOICE of the early 21st century!

  • @hollabigT
    @hollabigT Před 2 měsíci +20

    Loved that she thanked her theatre work as a true training ground for a performer. And that the "connection" to self and audience was paramount!

  • @Gia.Peppers
    @Gia.Peppers  Před 2 měsíci +47

    Thank yall for the love!

  • @AKATSUKIROBES
    @AKATSUKIROBES Před 2 měsíci +51

    RIP Naya Rivera 🙏🏾

  • @liseyboop
    @liseyboop Před 2 měsíci +24

    Amber will forever be one of my favorite actors and singers, her role as Mercedes was sooo impactful for so many people ❤️❤️ RIP Naya 🕊️ RIP Cory 🕊️

  • @Leeleeeee92
    @Leeleeeee92 Před 2 měsíci +30

    Amber deserves so much recognition and flowers for her amazing talent. I would have never watched Glee if Amber wasn’t there!

  • @arethasD6belt
    @arethasD6belt Před 2 měsíci +25

    Amber is the ONLY singer that did the run like Aretha did on the record in the climax of Ain't No Way. No one else can do it. Everyone else usually will sustain that little last note versus going for that run.
    Amber should've played Re in her biopic 😭😭

  • @thecontinent9192
    @thecontinent9192 Před 2 měsíci +16

    Amber SLAYED on Dancing With The Stars. Incredible.

  • @fjcg9821
    @fjcg9821 Před měsícem +6

    As someone who was fortunate enough to see Amber while she was performing in the west end, I have to say that the kind of ovation she got was incredible… she did an amazing job and she should feel very proud of that… she is an amazing artist and she looks really happy, I’m very glad to see that ❤❤

  • @ffiontill5924
    @ffiontill5924 Před 2 měsíci +10

    This woman has not been given the appreciation she deserves!! The hard work and dedication and TALENT!!! I hope she gets more of the opportunities to shine that she so rightly deserves💖

  • @Cantetinza17
    @Cantetinza17 Před 2 měsíci +18

    I loved Glee, Glee was me in HS. When she did "I bust your windows out your car", I was praying, "Please make sure she stays the WHOLE SERIES! " I literally couldn't breathe when they said Naya had drowned. I was on the ground sobbing like I knew her personally. I lived for her comebacks.

  • @TheHeatInColorPodcast
    @TheHeatInColorPodcast Před 2 měsíci +21

    She was everything on Glee. 👑❤

  • @andreleb09
    @andreleb09 Před měsícem +10

    Aretha Franklin once described Taylor Swift as beautiful gowns

  • @leilanyx_
    @leilanyx_ Před měsícem +6

    had the pleasure of seeing amber riley live in 2017 so in dreamgirls - she was incredible, and a delight to watch. she's such a talented performer and i'm always mad at how under utilised she was on glee.

  • @Kzzzaaa
    @Kzzzaaa Před 2 měsíci +6

    See her saying she felt seen up until dreamgirls makes me feel sad! Girl I saw you. Bust your window was my jamm from day one!! ❤

  • @ragedvenom1487
    @ragedvenom1487 Před měsícem +6

    The one thing that I find solace in is Naya sacrificed herself to save her own child. Yes she ended up passing, but she saved her son even if she couldn't save herself. P.S I always loved Amber Riley in Glee!

  • @mibarra122
    @mibarra122 Před 2 měsíci +7

    My fave Amber Riley song cover is “Spotlight”. Omg she slayed that song!! ❤And also with Naya, “River Deep, Mountain High”

  • @NikaNika927
    @NikaNika927 Před 2 měsíci +21

    She is such a gorgeous person…luv this ❤️

  • @VanScott69
    @VanScott69 Před měsícem +6

    Beautiful conversation. There's wisdom here.

  • @babd7176
    @babd7176 Před 2 měsíci +8

    I can't tell you how many times, that I have watched her Glee cover of Ain't No Way.

  • @GrowingtheGAYup
    @GrowingtheGAYup Před měsícem +3

    We need to love and protect our beautiful talented Black women!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ speak your power sister!!!!!!

  • @diegodacruz4714
    @diegodacruz4714 Před měsícem +1

    My life changed when I discovered the Gle Show, but my life really changed the first time I heard Amber Riley's voice! And I love on a global scale, and I am eternally grateful to the character Mercedes Jones, who not only identified with me but was one of the biggest inspirations of my life! I love you forever Amber and Naya Rivera.

  • @dwight9012
    @dwight9012 Před 2 měsíci +19

    Amber Riley’s ‘Ain’t No Way’ cover is the best ever done! Better than Whitney.

    • @tbarret320
      @tbarret320 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Both versions were excellent. ❤

  • @JariahSalas
    @JariahSalas Před měsícem +5

    Vocalists like Amber should have the Taylor Swift level of fame.

    • @tekgid433
      @tekgid433 Před měsícem

      White people like other white people. Simple as that.

  • @darien2677
    @darien2677 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Beautiful conversation!

  • @kansasgoldilocks
    @kansasgoldilocks Před 2 měsíci +12

    I commend anyone who can keep on going and hold their head up while facing hate and bigotry. People who hate others for any reason are irrelevant in my book. Meanwhile, Amber served as a role model to little girls and other women her age, I'm sure.

  • @keishie23
    @keishie23 Před 2 měsíci +10

    Such a fun and soulful interview ❤❤😂😂🎉🎉

  • @coneil72
    @coneil72 Před měsícem +2

    Talented, humble, smart. What a pleasure to hear her speak about her remarkable journey. Thank you for this!

  • @kyleemon1852
    @kyleemon1852 Před 2 měsíci +7

    I lost my best friend in 2020 . She was such a light in a room such a entrepreneur such a funny person. All i think is the great things about her and yes it made me think of my own death . It's hard losing a friend.

  • @tineshacopeland5414
    @tineshacopeland5414 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Love your energy!❤

  • @anthonylove3666
    @anthonylove3666 Před měsícem +1

    Listening to what you had to say Amber about feeling your mortality really hits home for me. I lost my best friend to domestic violence and going through that lost pivoted my life in a direction that made me enjoy and value the small stuff more. Thank you for continuing to be so talented yet so humble. I aspire to be a better person like you.

  • @hommie4112
    @hommie4112 Před měsícem +2

    You’re such an amazing interviewer Gia. And so authentic and sincere and empathic. New fan here 😃❤️

  • @nifty2bthrifty366
    @nifty2bthrifty366 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Love her!! I can't wait to see her in The Preacher's Wife.

  • @kanakapono
    @kanakapono Před měsícem +1

    What a refreshing interview. Amber is a beautiful woman both inside and out. She is a beacon for the younger generation. Thank you for this experience.

  • @Gia.Peppers
    @Gia.Peppers  Před 2 měsíci +2

    Check out the full interview that this is clip is from, here: czcams.com/video/nsbw2MCk2ck/video.htmlsi=xE_xe48521S6M8hK

  • @sciencetingss
    @sciencetingss Před 2 měsíci +9

    Sleep well, Naya, Santana Lopez, Rivera 😢

  • @Samohtjr
    @Samohtjr Před 2 měsíci +6

    Amber is so underrated

  • @barimelodybrooks
    @barimelodybrooks Před 2 měsíci +23

    Such an Aquarius ♒️ vibe

  • @hoydaddy
    @hoydaddy Před 2 měsíci +2

    Amber is so down to earth I luv her

  • @user-pq2nv7lt8n
    @user-pq2nv7lt8n Před 2 měsíci +15

    1000 percent Amber. Correction though: People hate talented confident Black women who they think SHOULDN'T BE or don't deserve to be. For example, no one has a problem with Tyla: case and point.

  • @DylanBinds
    @DylanBinds Před měsícem +1

    I loved her glee role. Seeing her be so emotional on set before and after glee cast members passing. It was me knowing Aretha had more than just “respect” for Amber Riley. I love your role most Amber Riley, Black, White and or any other description. I always loved your scenes best! I love your songs best out of the rest of the glee cast members!

  • @whitneybrown4067
    @whitneybrown4067 Před 2 měsíci +8

    This is Gonna b so Much Fun n Really Important at the Same Time GP n AR💐🎉🔥🔥🔥👍n Happy Friday😀…..

    • @Gia.Peppers
      @Gia.Peppers  Před 2 měsíci +2

      thank you so much! We had a time.

  • @NRBlnktd
    @NRBlnktd Před 2 měsíci +8

    Amber Riley deserved so much better from Glee!! That's why Mercedes lacked depth and became a running gag on the show itself. I KNOW Amber would never work with Ryan Murphy again (nor does he deserve her light), but damn, would I love to see her on American Crime Story. Give this girl her own damn show!

  • @jellyrcw12
    @jellyrcw12 Před měsícem +1

    Amber Riley is PURE class!

  • @tasibho
    @tasibho Před 2 měsíci +1

    Her “aint on way “ version on Glee is the best i have ever heard.

  • @BuckleyDiazClan
    @BuckleyDiazClan Před měsícem +1

    Hell To The No is one of my favourite original songs they did

  • @bethr1027
    @bethr1027 Před měsícem

    And when I tell you I sobbed watching Amber in Dreamgirls I mean it !!! I wish I could relive that over and over. Other WORLDLY.

  • @Mg88r2d2
    @Mg88r2d2 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Amber voice is amazing it’s a shame she wasn’t appreciated more

  • @curity1896
    @curity1896 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Wheeewwwww she’s is too pretty ❤

  • @dandles2010
    @dandles2010 Před měsícem +1

    I love Amber Riley. Loved her on Glee.

  • @donladia6071
    @donladia6071 Před měsícem +2

    Dam, glee was on when I was in high school. Can't believe I'm 33 now.

  • @ZombiUnikorn3
    @ZombiUnikorn3 Před měsícem

    I'm still a GLEEK and always will be. That show got me through so much in life all these years and when it first aired. Yes, it was disheartening learning what we've learned after the fact, but I still love the show and the actors/actresses. RIPOWER NAYA & CORY!! 🙏❤️

  • @carmenrivera6086
    @carmenrivera6086 Před měsícem +1

    I really wish she had more chances to shine in the industry bc she is talented af, charismatic, funny & beautiful. I don’t know why after Glee Naya, Diana Agron, Mercedes, Chord & more, weren’t casted in big roles, they are great singers, actors and performers.

  • @andyblanco84
    @andyblanco84 Před měsícem +1

    I love Amber Riley! She is so beautiful... inside and out

  • @ANightworkerslife
    @ANightworkerslife Před 2 měsíci +1

    We see you, Amber, we see you... But we WANT to see you in MORE musical!

  • @Peaceful444PiecesStudio
    @Peaceful444PiecesStudio Před měsícem +1

    I was a glee fanatic ❤ I had the binder and folder all the school supplies 😂

  • @verylindsay3289
    @verylindsay3289 Před měsícem +1

    Amber Riley was the Glee GOAT ❤

  • @TheBulletzgottishow20
    @TheBulletzgottishow20 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Wow that’s real

  • @megandunell399
    @megandunell399 Před 2 měsíci +2

    This world that hates black women? Hollywood or the world in general? I think black women are awesome, I love their confidence and I can honestly say I have never ever thought "Gee that was a great performance...for a black woman/man". I just appreciate the gift.

  • @CWestEntertainment
    @CWestEntertainment Před měsícem

    Ok so she is definitely watching Dabl a new network dedicated to 90's Black Sitcoms. She listed the line up and everyone is my favorite!!!!!! Yesssssss❤

  • @fritzmcbride4108
    @fritzmcbride4108 Před měsícem

    Omg Ambers laugh ❤❤❤😭

  • @chelsea5226
    @chelsea5226 Před 26 dny

    She looks even more gorgeous than when she was on Glee. I will have to look up her Effie performance and previous Glee performances.

  • @KING_A.MineTv
    @KING_A.MineTv Před 2 měsíci +1

    That “ain’t no way” remake is the reason I started watching and I sing it ambers way lol

  • @EmakunMisha
    @EmakunMisha Před 2 měsíci +1

    Help me please! At the beginning they name a few shows, some I saw on Disney but Moeisha I can’t find it (I’m from Argentina) so, Where can I watch it? 😢
    Ps: loving this interview Mercedes was one of my favorites ❤

  • @magicmic-uf6ws
    @magicmic-uf6ws Před 2 měsíci

    i am so glad that i loved her character and glad black or white didn't matter, never will and it's sad for ppl who cannot deal with skin colour, the inability to get out of your head and hate.

  • @MedMicroBioMe
    @MedMicroBioMe Před měsícem

    I love that grey hoodie. Where can I get that?

  • @H.so.
    @H.so. Před 2 měsíci +6

    AMBER WAS GLEE

  • @travishunterbrown
    @travishunterbrown Před 15 dny

    I absolutely LOVE Amber!! But what is her hair line doing??

  • @darrenhigh1451
    @darrenhigh1451 Před měsícem +1

    Ms. Amber. Love you. As a HUGE Dreamgirls fan, you were an AMAZING Effie. Also Effie's middle name is Melody. Effie Melody White. Yes, I'm a Dreamgirls geek. Met Ms. Jennifer Holliday and Ms. Jennifer Hudson. From the clips I've seen, you were just as amazing. Saw your Oliver performance and...amazing. Also, I don't hate talented or confident black women! Also, if anyone wants to treat them self to a fantastic performance, CZcams Amber Riley Never Enough at Taco Tuesday...AMAZING!

  • @bliss66
    @bliss66 Před měsícem +2

    It's EFFIE MELODY WHITE. :)

  • @Eureylinalves
    @Eureylinalves Před měsícem

    Eu queria saber o Inglês para entender o que elas estão falando a Naya. 😢

  • @tigersily
    @tigersily Před měsícem

    💚

  • @ragtmt15
    @ragtmt15 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Besides Glee and Dreamgirls in London what else is she doing? Haven’t seen here on TV again

    • @nalabrown7765
      @nalabrown7765 Před 2 měsíci

      She won the masked singer and has 2 albums in past 3 years

  • @GlowLotus444
    @GlowLotus444 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I’m an Aquarius and that’s the truth of.. ima ignore you rather than block bc that’s giving too much of my wasted energy 😂😂

    • @ShadesOfIvory
      @ShadesOfIvory Před 2 měsíci +1

      Imma go head...and do both, depending on the person. #aquarius 🤭

  • @sunnyskiez91
    @sunnyskiez91 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I only remember her from Glee and nothing else 😅

  • @Kingmuserd
    @Kingmuserd Před 2 měsíci +1

    Is not the world that hates black women… is the way that “American” are educated to my understanding and Dominican in general we are all the same we didn’t knew rcism and it’s maybe because we are so mix

  • @oscarp4328
    @oscarp4328 Před měsícem

    Glee Fans are…something else 😂

  • @josephgonzalez3142
    @josephgonzalez3142 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Honestly what she saying true but no one can ever take away her role in good luck charlie. 💙

    • @yaitsnoahh
      @yaitsnoahh Před 2 měsíci +27

      Lmaooo that’s her twin Raven Goodwin 😂

    • @josephgonzalez3142
      @josephgonzalez3142 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@yaitsnoahh I don’t get it.

    • @ClitneySpears
      @ClitneySpears Před 2 měsíci +20

      @@josephgonzalez3142 Raven Goodwin was in Goodluck Charlie, not Amber Riley. 😂 The previous commenter called Raven Amber’s twin because people always get them mixed up because they look so much alike. I used to get them mixed up as well.

    • @Diz_27
      @Diz_27 Před 2 měsíci +2

      ​@ClitneySpears I had them confused too lmao

  • @kylegawron5358
    @kylegawron5358 Před měsícem

    twitter more like twatter

  • @simpar3097
    @simpar3097 Před měsícem +2

    you watch a show for someones colour? when I watched Jeffrey dammer , I didnt say OH, ill watch the show because there is a gay in it .... your like must be sad !

    • @Seventh_hour
      @Seventh_hour Před měsícem +1

      No, it’s only for shows with large cast that has different personalities. A black girl is more likely to relate to the black character which is why people say diversity is important on certain shows

    • @tananario23
      @tananario23 Před měsícem

      You looking for excuse to be a jerk. Shoo!

  • @Brian-qo6gc
    @Brian-qo6gc Před 2 měsíci +1

    It’s 2024. We’re still talking about that?

    • @namthedoll9925
      @namthedoll9925 Před 2 měsíci +21

      And you seem to like it since you took the time to comment

    • @tananario23
      @tananario23 Před měsícem +1

      Yes. Look around.

  • @TollTroll69
    @TollTroll69 Před 2 měsíci

    Makes me sad Amber is downplaying her part in Glee. She was MONUMENTAL for that show. I hope she realizes how important Mercedes IS, one day.