Wow..as a 66 year old black woman, this is the first time in my life I’ve heard a Caucasian woman speak honestly and boldly. I can’t stop crying. Thank you Ellen.
Jane Elliot has always been an ally,that doesn't take away from the fact that it's commendable for Ellen Pompeo to have spoken up but I just wanted to mention it.
People don’t realize racial diversity is personal for Ellen Pompeo , her daughters and son are half African-American. My mother is Chinese and my father is African American. Whenever I cam home from private school crying from the racist slurs or was bullied, my mother took it personally as well. I raise my glass AND salute ELLEN POMPEO
her kids arent african american theyre mixed and light!! putting mixed peoples problems above black people is also part of the issue!!! she is doing well speaking for people of color but i have to correct you!! mixed people have more privileges than black people
@@tate9722 her kids are half african American...theyre not white sweetie...its pretty much d same...they dont hve white priviledge! they are not white...stop d slavery mentality u have. nobody prefers light skin over any proper dark skin.speak fr ur low self esteem
Keep in mind that Emma Roberts is significantly younger than the rest of them, she probably felt more comfortable listening to them since they have way more experience. Doesn’t mean she’s feeling guilty.
I think she was also maybe nervous in saying the wrong thing amongst older and more experienced women. At the end, she was swinging her leg back and forth which indicates to me that she was nervous
Emma just thought me how to listen and learn. One doesn't always have to say anything. She showed her strength❤. Have a wonderful weekend my sisters of all color.
You said it boo. Now more than ever we must listen without the need or urge to respond. We must listen to listen, be educated, empathize and take action accordingly ❤
@@biancac412 black is a color of a crayon! Who's actually black? And who's actually white, More like pink the derivative of red. A racist German invented that mind fuck so wake the hell up, ignorant! Take your ass back to school and learn something dummy!
For the adults in the room that are commenting about Emma check the respect factor she is the youngest in the room and sometimes listening is better on these subjects. If she spoke about this and is a white woman that doesn’t have children of color LIKE ELLEN something would be said as well. Pay attention and sometimes just hush.
Ferrari Yes. 🙌🏻 I wish more white people listened and stayed present during difficult or unfamiliar conversations about race. It’s easy to be afraid of saying something stupid, or tone deaf, or unhelpful (I’m guilty of that fear), but sometimes listening is the most important thing, and always the best way to learn. I love all of these women. 💜
FallOutGirl86 not much of a “conversation” if one person is encouraged to only listen based on their skin color. It actually sounds kinda racist when you think about it.
Corinne Shutack Lmao what does Shonda Rhimes have to do with Ellen Pompeo’s intelligence? We can learn something from everyone and we can also teach. But what makes her the teacher? Because she wrote and produced the show Ellen happens to star in? That’s dumb. 😂
@@IamHip I'm all up for the conversation, but don't be rude. You'd never respond to me with "LMAO" or "that's dumb" to my face, for good reason. Doing it behind a screen reveals both aggression and cowardice.
Corinne Shutack Well lets be real, I would never say “Lmao” to anyone’s face because that’s weird, I would just laugh. It’s not me being rude, it’s me expressing my opinion. I can think someone’s opinion is dumb, that’s not rude. If I called you dumb, then you can call me rude, but since I didn’t: you’re the rude one calling people out of their name, not me. 😂
Preach Ellen!! Seeing her get emotional just shows how deeply she cares about equality and making this world a fairer place.. Hope more actresses of her stature follow her lead.
TheRealMVP Remember that she is an actress and her script in this interview called for massive virtue signaling and fake crying. It was actually nauseating and sad to watch. She is a self-loathing white liberal woman who hates her own heritage and *desperately* seeks approval from the others on the panel.
Omniscient 1 is this you God? I'd like to know because otherwise I don't understand how you can tell whether what is in her heart is genuine. She doesn't "hate her heritage" she simply recognizes that white people have done wrong in the past, and even though we've progressed things still aren't equal! Or are you suggesting that every white person needs to love the fact that some of their ancestors owned slaves and oppressed black folks? Every decent person would be ashamed of that, unless you are a member of the kkk or a Neo-nazi
TheRealMVP I hear you. People should be ashamed of what their ancestors did. Mongolians should be ashamed that Gingus Khan invaded and brutalized Asia and Europe. Arabs should be ashamed of taking Europeans as slaves from the Barbary pirates. Everyone should be ashamed because someone in the past has done something to be ashamed of!
Samaria Mckinney yea I think people forget she married a black man and her three children are going to have to deal with exactly what’s she’s talking about and she’s just aware of that.
Please watch this entire conversation. Ellen’s heartfelt moment going around was moving but this entire conversation needs to be heard. Love Ellen & Emma’s work. Gab is a legend in my eyes & I have so much respect for what Gina is fighting for. Great chat ladies!
Semajj Philly Ellen is a self-loathing white liberal woman whose virtue signaling is nauseating. She is openly racist because her opinion of the crew on set (of whom she had never me) solely on the basis of their race, something they had no choice in. Don’t support racism, MLK was right, judge a person not on their color but rather on the content of their character.
@@fullthrottlealways this is the biggest load of bullshit I’ve ever heard. She is a huge blm activist and she is married to a man of colour with bi racial children. She is far from racist
I cried with Ellen, she knew she had to say what the other actresses could not say. It shows that genuine quality that we can all reach for also in our non Hollywood lives. We can all tune into compassion and courage as long as we understand the value of standing in our truth. 💞💞💞
Helene Cho One should *NEVER* judge a person based solely on their outward appearance as she has here. She is just another self-loathing, virtue signaling liberal.
Great round table discussion (sans the table). Wish there was an Asian actress represented here. I’d love to hear Constance Wu or Sandra Oh’s experience and perspective.
S Azizi What was messed up about Ellen not wanting to be a part of political parties that only include white people? As for Gabrielle Union, @15:14 she was saying she didn’t want her children to be literally the only black kids in their school. She’s right, they shouldn’t be, it’s good that she searched for a more diverse school for her kids to attend. What was wrong @ 21:54?
@Reina Paraiso you can watch Sandra Oh speak about her experience on The Actress Round Table along with Angela Bassett I watch it last week czcams.com/video/mvfzWFl5q9E/video.html
@@sazizi3570 I can understand that what Ellen said didn't sit well with you... but I think you are missing the fundamental point she was trying to get across, which is "white privilege"... and unfortunately, because of your inability to comprehend this notion, you are part of the issue. Thinking it's "messed up" that she left an all white party because "race isn't your only identifying factor", and white people have "different upbringings", is perfectly dismissive of white privilege. White privilege is very real, and is one thing, that every white person in America has in common. To rationalize your statements by bringing up an all Hispanic, Black or Asian party makes no sense, since none of the aforementioned groups are born into the same privilege that is inherent with white people as a whole in America. White people come from all walks of life, but each white person in America, from birth, is considered and regarded higher than any minority (Hispanic, Black, White etc.). Minorities have to WORK to earn the basic regard that all white people are BORN to... that's what "white privilege" means. Until you understand that, I'm sure subsequent discussions focusing on race & privilege in America will not sit well with you.
@@sazizi3570 If any of this is lost on you, please understand that I'm not saying every white person in today's society made the choice to be privileged... rather, they were born into the privilege without choice (though the privileged roots are sprung out of human injustices ((Native American genocide, indentured servitude, slavery, etc.))... Ellen is essentially saying that white people must now make the choice to stand up against white privilege and stand for equality. The color of ones skin does not denote their worth.
i have been lucky enough to work on greys anatomy the last 3 seasons, as a background extra, Ellen P is a lady with Class. She is all about keeping it diverse on set (she has had a black man in her life for many years), and she treats everybody with respect, my sister is really close to Gabrielle Union,(a real Class Act, )and i have worked with Emma roberts on american horror story(cult) , these Ladies are all Real , and keep it 100% ) and they are all really nice, Thanks for posting this, and thank you to all 4 Ladies for keeping it Real , this conversation is Epic, and real life emotion kicks in
Ellen made me tear up and when Gabrielle and Gina spoke about how they were expected to just feel grateful really made the waterworks start. I have felt that same feeling like I don't have a right to speak up or say anything because I should just be great I'm at the door... And Emma's listening really showed so much respect she didn't try to make it like she knew or understood she just listed and learned... and I'm grateful that people still do that when talking about race.
It is plain to see that Ellen is committed to diversity and that this is an issue that matters to her. Brilliant conversation and so important that everyone had a say in it.
I didn't think I could love Ellen Pompeo more... The boldness in her words and her actions. The raw emotion of how personal it is for her. This was beautiful to watch. Love all of these strong women.
It’s was right for Emma to not chime in. She has the privelege because she comes from an acting family and it will only sound awkward if she tries to relate with Gina and Gabrille. All she had to do was listen and learn. She works in an inclusive environment already and that’s good.
Ellen Pompeo is just simply an amazing person. Her point of view on all social topics & her activism is soo inspiring. She deserved that money for a very long time. And the people who have a problem with her salary are simply jealous and their thinking is decades behind & are essentialy false feminist.
@PurelyAfrican I dont agree with the statement about she would be struggling without a person. yes shonda has done amazing things for all people but lets not fall in the trap of saying without a individual a person will be stuck at a certain job. also i like that ellen has realized in her own life that its good to open up yourself to all races and encourage others to do so. as she said some white people started the problem, so its our job to fix it. its good to have convo like this to get other people opinion i welcome it as long its from a good place.
She makes millions. Millions. People are not able to feed their kids they are so poor. People are homeless. Ellen is right. She is clueless. Being properly compensated is one thing. Making millions per episode on a TV show is crazy. No one should make that much, no matter their gender. Ellen isn't brave. She is a zillionaire breathing rarefied air. It is gross.
God bless each and everyone of these woman. This interview was very enlightening. And shame on you if you said “not Emma” to think so negatively is the reason why woman have these boundaries. Change your way of thinking. Whose to say she isn’t listening and learning. . . This video was awesome. We need more woman or PEOPLE like these woman. #Trailblazers
Yes, it was very enlightening, they are women worth millions and they are complaining like they deserve more. FFS, they don't even deserve what they get now. Oh and just so you know, they think they are better than the caterers, how very humble of them. At least caterers have skills, what do they do? Lie and manipulate for a living. We need less of this, not more. These people don't care about you. Wake the F up.
Once your sociological imagination has been trigger it’s very hard to turn your back on very real problems that we see in our society. I felt so proud watching this. Every word was so deliciously raw and put so eloquently. It brings me solace knowing these women and their voice can be seen/heard.
@@caddygirl813 Equal pay is contingent upon equal worth, which doesn't exist in the entertainment industry, nor should it. Some men get paid more than others, some women get paid more than men - it isn't gender based.
Gina made a great point when she mentioned people choosing not to cater to latin audiences because they are already the most committed consumer group. This is why as people of color, we have to take our commitment and money to projects that do involve more lead POC. Great video overall and major points made by all of these wonderful women. I applaud them for even taking part in this conversation.
This was beautifully brave. I would love to see Ellen continue to use her platform in this way and possibly make a mini-series out of these types of open and honest conversations. Also, every time Gabrielle Union says anything anywhere, I love her more.
(Amongst other things) I think its commendable that even though the production team got called out they still kept that part in the video. They didnt edit something out that might have been unflattering or uncomfortable for them.
This discussion was EVERYTHING!!! Everything that's needing to be said everywhere but most are too scared, too unknowing, and too closed minded to say. I love every single one of these women before this and now I see why.
What a effing gold mine!!! Wow! Kudos to the ladies for being so honest. Also, I've realised here that just because one is silent for most of a conversation does not mean that they have it better, but perhaps they're being educated. I hope Emma Roberts feels empowered to use her priveledge in her own spaces as much as Ellen does.
This video means so much to me right now. It’s “everything” I’ve been fighting for ever since I became an artist, ever since I became a photographer, and every time I tried to break into media. I’ve always wanted to work behind the scenes but as a minority the “walls” are there! And because we don’t match behind the camera our populations the narratives keep getting pushed and affecting our society in dark ways!
Michael Dominick The biggest racial barriers are economic. I went to an art magnet school, learned computer graphics, film, and design when my parents couldn’t even afford to buy me a computer. Graduated with a GPA over 4.0. Had to work McDonalds, Retail, and Call Centers at minimum wage to pay my bills until I could “afford” anything close to what I needed to film, edit, and create. By the time I had the tools and started to get freelance jobs I was coming up fast to being 30 years old. Those that had support, got in and became my competition in their early 20s. They could afford to undercut my rates. All of that before we get into racial bias which I have experienced from clients and their own peers. I never cheated a client but they were kind enough to tell me what their colleagues thought about me.
I love how Gabrielle Union brought up the idea "I wonder how the shoot would have been if woman was behind the camera?" I see more and more woman doing a job that only few years ago were dominated by man. In less than a month I met 4 DJ ladies, 2 videographers and several photographer. It is soooooo inspiring to see females doing jobs that usually man would be hired to do!!! Thank you for encouragement to open PAY conversation!! LOVE this interview! It helps me a lot being a female photographer :)
The best thing I’ve ever watched. Look at how all those women from different cultural backgrounds can come together and discuss their similarities and differences and still want to raise eachother up.
OMG, I loved Ellen before now I am just...WOW! Thank you for speaking the truth with confidence and grace. Gabrielle and Gina you are true champions to women of color, THANK YOU!
This interview is AMAZING! These are the type of conversations we need to broadcast so more people can SEE the problem and acknowledge it. P.S They should've replaced Emma Roberts with Lucy Lu or another asian actress. I haven't seen or heard from Lucy Lu in a long time! I would have loved to heard from her and to hear her thoughts on this topic!
This was insane! In tears and awe all at the same time. I need more of this enriched, wise & inspiring talk! Thanks Net -a-Porter for bringing this to us.
This conversation needs to be had in the most powerful rooms and in the washrooms of the smallest businesses. Women in power need to support those women who might not wield as much power as much power as they do Edit- corrected spelling F the corrector
I feel so inspired watching this, each woman in this video is an inspiration and it was a privilege to get a look into their lives. Also, Ellen to me is an amazing human and her soul looks so pure.
Ellen’s out here changing the world. Going to need Ellen Pompeo and Ellen Degeneres to run for president and VP. Idc who is in what position. Okay with either way.
This is exactly why Dania Gurira who plays Michonne on The Walking Dead should be paid the same if not more than Daryl and Carol. Ms. Danai is hitting the stratosphere of her career which comes with more responsibilities but who could handle that with more grace than her. A woman who is multitalented and is one of the main shines of the show. AMC should pay her more for all the aspects I just listed above, especially with TWD movies being planned and announced already with her co star Andrew Lincoln.
@S C ...OK I'm guessing it has something to do with color and I have to tell you I'm a black woman in my 60's and I don't know what "thirst trap" means. Please explain.
OMG Ellen!! You touched my heart. 💙💙💙 Thank you 🙏🏽 for your courage!!! You are amazing!!! Gabrielle, I love how you have stepped into your womanhood and how you are owning your voice! This was incredibly powerful and transformational. 💙
I love this. So much. I can tell Ellen gets it. My heart. I am a black woman who navigates a predominantly white space, where conversations about Kapernick and police brutality leave me cornered weighing my options deciding whether I should speak my truth as everyone else is, or keep quite to keep peace. During those moments, all I wish for inside is to be understood like how Ellen understands them. She recognizes her privilege, her power, and her duty, and I love her so much for that. My goodness. This was amazing.
Yeah like Christina said for Meredith grey. : She is the sun. And she is unstoppable . She is a light in a broken system. I think this perfectly sum up Ellen Pompeo ❤️ and i love that all the women are discussing the truths. Sometimes as a viewer we don't think that they would have to go through this kind of problem. (Or its just i am ) But they do too. And it's heartbreaking. May all the women break this cycle. I loved this conversation .love how Gina and Gabrielle put their opinion. And i understand that Emma is youngest of them all so she just listened to them. Its actually wise. Loved these conversations.❤️❤️
Ellen Pompeo I can see the love for your biracial children in your passion. Inspired by children our hearts are tenderized. My children are biracial and when they identify they feel love for everyone. They have changed my heart by their unconditional humanity. Thank you for your sincere voice. Your diversity is truly inspired by love. I work daily to open my heart and mind and vulnerability as you have. Gabrielle and other ladies, as your children grow older you will truly understand that the diversity movement is less about my paycheck today and more about the world we leave behind for our collective children. Love you ladies for your courage and wisdom!
It's not just like this in hollywood, television and movies. I work in a hospital and it's exactly the same. People getting hired in making more money than myself and others even though we have the experience and the seniority. Human resources tells you if your not happy with what your making find another job. It's like what do you do? You give your all and don't feel appreciated!!
Lady ARH... you are so right. You want to speak up and stand for what you know is right. But it difficult because wen you do a lot of times you are standing alone. Even wen ppl around you see the issue we all have been conditioned to be appreciative because we are women of color. This is very much so an a conversation everyone should be having. It’s not fair and it’s been past due for something to be done about it.
I don't even know what to say it was so amazing. They said everything so perfectly. I've never been able to put to words how I feel. It's like Ellen read my mind and told me how I felt. We need more videos like this. Thank you!!!
I think this is so credibly amazing and very interesting these women are awesome smart strong and know what they're worth I wish for all women to feel this in their heart no matter what they do in life. This is Ivana from Blue Mountains Ontario Canada ❤️
This is an incredible watch - thank you for sharing ladies. Looking out for each other and asking for our worth is not only courageous, it's necessary. Communication, compassion, courage and strength - using our power for power... lifting each other up diminishes nothing from us - it only adds to our collective shine. YAAAAAAAAAAS on many a level. Thank you, thank you thank you for this vid. Blessings, love and light! xx
Watching Gabrielle blossom into this hugely talented, successful superstar and leader on social issues brings such a smile to my face!!! FUCK IT UP GABBY!
This is amazing to see how they tackle such hard and uncomfortable conversations. We need more of these types of roundtable/discussion or interviews. Man... can you imagine if they had Constance Wu or any Asian actor in the room?! THAT is a conversation I would like to see...
EXCELLENT conversation, so proud of these women's bravery to speak up and out !!! We love this, very inspiring ! Love this example of how powerful we can be when we stick together!
Wow..as a 66 year old black woman, this is the first time in my life I’ve heard a Caucasian woman speak honestly and boldly. I can’t stop crying. Thank you Ellen.
Thank you for sharing this 💞
Jane Elliot has always been an ally,that doesn't take away from the fact that it's commendable for Ellen Pompeo to have spoken up but I just wanted to mention it.
You are crying? ummm why? She is perpetuating the racist mindset because she hates her own race.
Yeah it's amazing. Caucasian women never speak honestly and boldly.Sit down Mother Teresa, we know it was all nonsense. Those devious white women...
@@tazldn6463 You do know that Teresa was a piece of shit, right? So not the best example haha
People don’t realize racial diversity is personal for Ellen Pompeo , her daughters and son are half African-American. My mother is Chinese and my father is African American. Whenever I cam home from private school crying from the racist slurs or was bullied, my mother took it personally as well. I raise my glass AND salute ELLEN POMPEO
omg girl u are way better than those racist shit
her kids arent african american theyre mixed and light!! putting mixed peoples problems above black people is also part of the issue!!! she is doing well speaking for people of color but i have to correct you!! mixed people have more privileges than black people
@@tate9722 her kids are half african American...theyre not white sweetie...its pretty much d same...they dont hve white priviledge! they are not white...stop d slavery mentality u have. nobody prefers light skin over any proper dark skin.speak fr ur low self esteem
@@Ladybugslifeyt what does that have to do with the fact half african americans are treated better than non mixed ones
@@tate9722 NOBODY is treated better than anybody...it's all in your head and u need to change ur mindset.
Keep in mind that Emma Roberts is significantly younger than the rest of them, she probably felt more comfortable listening to them since they have way more experience. Doesn’t mean she’s feeling guilty.
Emma is too cute
Lol I'm sure no one thought that. Guilty for what
She been in the industry her whole life lol
Emma's aunt is JULIA ROBERTS. She should just SHHHH
I think she was also maybe nervous in saying the wrong thing amongst older and more experienced women. At the end, she was swinging her leg back and forth which indicates to me that she was nervous
Emma just thought me how to listen and learn. One doesn't always have to say anything. She showed her strength❤. Have a wonderful weekend my sisters of all color.
Black is devoid of color lol
You said it boo. Now more than ever we must listen without the need or urge to respond. We must listen to listen, be educated, empathize and take action accordingly ❤
@@biancac412 bianca stfu
@@biancac412 black is a color of a crayon! Who's actually black? And who's actually white, More like pink the derivative of red. A racist German invented that mind fuck so wake the hell up, ignorant! Take your ass back to school and learn something dummy!
Bianca C you are devoid of intelligence
For the adults in the room that are commenting about Emma check the respect factor she is the youngest in the room and sometimes listening is better on these subjects. If she spoke about this and is a white woman that doesn’t have children of color LIKE ELLEN something would be said as well. Pay attention and sometimes just hush.
Ferrari Yes. 🙌🏻 I wish more white people listened and stayed present during difficult or unfamiliar conversations about race. It’s easy to be afraid of saying something stupid, or tone deaf, or unhelpful (I’m guilty of that fear), but sometimes listening is the most important thing, and always the best way to learn.
I love all of these women. 💜
Agreed!
FallOutGirl86 not much of a “conversation” if one person is encouraged to only listen based on their skin color. It actually sounds kinda racist when you think about it.
I agree
Michael Dominick - STFU, asshole.
I feel like Ellen Pompeo learned a thing or two from Shonda Rhimes, and the student has become the teacher. Bravo to both.
Corinne Shutack Lmao what does Shonda Rhimes have to do with Ellen Pompeo’s intelligence? We can learn something from everyone and we can also teach. But what makes her the teacher? Because she wrote and produced the show Ellen happens to star in? That’s dumb. 😂
@@IamHip I'm all up for the conversation, but don't be rude. You'd never respond to me with "LMAO" or "that's dumb" to my face, for good reason. Doing it behind a screen reveals both aggression and cowardice.
lol you liberal social justice warriors are so fucking stupid and cringey
her husband is black and she has children with him
Corinne Shutack Well lets be real, I would never say “Lmao” to anyone’s face because that’s weird, I would just laugh. It’s not me being rude, it’s me expressing my opinion. I can think someone’s opinion is dumb, that’s not rude. If I called you dumb, then you can call me rude, but since I didn’t: you’re the rude one calling people out of their name, not me. 😂
Preach Ellen!! Seeing her get emotional just shows how deeply she cares about equality and making this world a fairer place.. Hope more actresses of her stature follow her lead.
TheRealMVP Remember that she is an actress and her script in this interview called for massive virtue signaling and fake crying. It was actually nauseating and sad to watch. She is a self-loathing white liberal woman who hates her own heritage and *desperately* seeks approval from the others on the panel.
Omniscient 1 is this you God? I'd like to know because otherwise I don't understand how you can tell whether what is in her heart is genuine. She doesn't "hate her heritage" she simply recognizes that white people have done wrong in the past, and even though we've progressed things still aren't equal! Or are you suggesting that every white person needs to love the fact that some of their ancestors owned slaves and oppressed black folks? Every decent person would be ashamed of that, unless you are a member of the kkk or a Neo-nazi
TheRealMVP I hear you. People should be ashamed of what their ancestors did. Mongolians should be ashamed that Gingus Khan invaded and brutalized Asia and Europe. Arabs should be ashamed of taking Europeans as slaves from the Barbary pirates. Everyone should be ashamed because someone in the past has done something to be ashamed of!
Of course she has three black kids and she understands and has been a regular American before
Samaria Mckinney yea I think people forget she married a black man and her three children are going to have to deal with exactly what’s she’s talking about and she’s just aware of that.
ELLEN GIVE US A BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOK ! WHERE IS HER BOOK DEAL THIS WAS FANTASTIC THANK YOU LADIES !!
Please watch this entire conversation. Ellen’s heartfelt moment going around was moving but this entire conversation needs to be heard. Love Ellen & Emma’s work. Gab is a legend in my eyes & I have so much respect for what Gina is fighting for. Great chat ladies!
Semajj Philly Ellen is a self-loathing white liberal woman whose virtue signaling is nauseating. She is openly racist because her opinion of the crew on set (of whom she had never me) solely on the basis of their race, something they had no choice in. Don’t support racism, MLK was right, judge a person not on their color but rather on the content of their character.
@@fullthrottlealways this is the biggest load of bullshit I’ve ever heard. She is a huge blm activist and she is married to a man of colour with bi racial children. She is far from racist
@@leah464 wait Are her childrens bi
SO I LOVED ELLEN POMPEO AS MEREDITH GREY FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS, BUT NOW I LOVE HER LIKE 100 TIMES MORE. KUDOS FOR HER FOR BEING SO CONSCIOUS.
I cried with Ellen, she knew she had to say what the other actresses could not say. It shows that genuine quality that we can all reach for also in our non Hollywood lives. We can all tune into compassion and courage as long as we understand the value of standing in our truth. 💞💞💞
To hear a white person say these things is a wonderful and healing experience
Helene Cho One should *NEVER* judge a person based solely on their outward appearance as she has here. She is just another self-loathing, virtue signaling liberal.
Omniscient 1 stop being an omnidick
Hash Brown you support racism?
Michael Dominick Agreed. She is just virtue signaling and it makes me want to vomit.
@@fullthrottlealways you're literally just trying to take this away from us
Great round table discussion (sans the table). Wish there was an Asian actress represented here. I’d love to hear Constance Wu or Sandra Oh’s experience and perspective.
S Azizi What was messed up about Ellen not wanting to be a part of political parties that only include white people?
As for Gabrielle Union, @15:14 she was saying she didn’t want her children to be literally the only black kids in their school. She’s right, they shouldn’t be, it’s good that she searched for a more diverse school for her kids to attend. What was wrong @ 21:54?
Sandra Oh is the bomb. It's criminal that she isn't one of the top actors on TV. Loved her on Grey's, but then Killing Eve blew me away.
@Reina Paraiso you can watch Sandra Oh speak about her experience on The Actress Round Table along with Angela Bassett I watch it last week czcams.com/video/mvfzWFl5q9E/video.html
@@sazizi3570 I can understand that what Ellen said didn't sit well with you... but I think you are missing the fundamental point she was trying to get across, which is "white privilege"... and unfortunately, because of your inability to comprehend this notion, you are part of the issue. Thinking it's "messed up" that she left an all white party because "race isn't your only identifying factor", and white people have "different upbringings", is perfectly dismissive of white privilege. White privilege is very real, and is one thing, that every white person in America has in common. To rationalize your statements by bringing up an all Hispanic, Black or Asian party makes no sense, since none of the aforementioned groups are born into the same privilege that is inherent with white people as a whole in America. White people come from all walks of life, but each white person in America, from birth, is considered and regarded higher than any minority (Hispanic, Black, White etc.). Minorities have to WORK to earn the basic regard that all white people are BORN to... that's what "white privilege" means. Until you understand that, I'm sure subsequent discussions focusing on race & privilege in America will not sit well with you.
@@sazizi3570 If any of this is lost on you, please understand that I'm not saying every white person in today's society made the choice to be privileged... rather, they were born into the privilege without choice (though the privileged roots are sprung out of human injustices ((Native American genocide, indentured servitude, slavery, etc.))... Ellen is essentially saying that white people must now make the choice to stand up against white privilege and stand for equality. The color of ones skin does not denote their worth.
i have been lucky enough to work on greys anatomy the last 3 seasons, as a background extra, Ellen P is a lady with Class. She
is all about keeping it diverse on set (she has had a black man in her life for many years), and she treats everybody with respect, my sister is really close to Gabrielle Union,(a real Class Act, )and i have worked with Emma roberts on american horror story(cult) , these Ladies are all Real , and keep it 100% ) and they are all really nice, Thanks for posting this, and thank you to all 4 Ladies for keeping it Real , this conversation is Epic, and real life emotion kicks in
Ellen made me tear up and when Gabrielle and Gina spoke about how they were expected to just feel grateful really made the waterworks start. I have felt that same feeling like I don't have a right to speak up or say anything because I should just be great I'm at the door... And Emma's listening really showed so much respect she didn't try to make it like she knew or understood she just listed and learned... and I'm grateful that people still do that when talking about race.
It is plain to see that Ellen is committed to diversity and that this is an issue that matters to her. Brilliant conversation and so important that everyone had a say in it.
Such respect for Gabrielle Union and Ellen Pompeo😍😍😍😍
I didn't think I could love Ellen Pompeo more... The boldness in her words and her actions. The raw emotion of how personal it is for her. This was beautiful to watch. Love all of these strong women.
It’s was right for Emma to not chime in. She has the privelege because she comes from an acting family and it will only sound awkward if she tries to relate with Gina and Gabrille. All she had to do was listen and learn. She works in an inclusive environment already and that’s good.
Ellen Pompeo for president please 😭🙌🏼👏🏼 or Gabrielle Union god ❤️❤️😭
I love listening to Ellen she’s such an amazing Actress!!🥰
Ellen Pompeo is just simply an amazing person.
Her point of view on all social topics & her activism is soo inspiring.
She deserved that money for a very long time. And the people who have a problem with her salary are simply jealous and their thinking is decades behind & are essentialy false feminist.
i agree ellen work her ass off for that pay. and i really hope people continue to be treated and payed properly all color
@PurelyAfrican I dont agree with the statement about she would be struggling without a person. yes shonda has done amazing things for all people but lets not fall in the trap of saying without a individual a person will be stuck at a certain job. also i like that ellen has realized in her own life that its good to open up yourself to all races and encourage others to do so. as she said some white people started the problem, so its our job to fix it. its good to have convo like this to get other people opinion i welcome it as long its from a good place.
She makes millions. Millions. People are not able to feed their kids they are so poor. People are homeless. Ellen is right. She is clueless. Being properly compensated is one thing. Making millions per episode on a TV show is crazy. No one should make that much, no matter their gender. Ellen isn't brave. She is a zillionaire breathing rarefied air. It is gross.
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Any way you could translate that into English?
I have always loved her..
But she said she didn't want Trump supporters as her fans..
Politics should not be brought into her career
# Maga
God bless each and everyone of these woman. This interview was very enlightening. And shame on you if you said “not Emma” to think so negatively is the reason why woman have these boundaries. Change your way of thinking. Whose to say she isn’t listening and learning. . . This video was awesome. We need more woman or PEOPLE like these woman. #Trailblazers
Yes, it was very enlightening, they are women worth millions and they are complaining like they deserve more. FFS, they don't even deserve what they get now. Oh and just so you know, they think they are better than the caterers, how very humble of them. At least caterers have skills, what do they do? Lie and manipulate for a living.
We need less of this, not more. These people don't care about you. Wake the F up.
Absolute Buzzcocks change your mindset my dude. You have a very ugly way of thinking. . . Don’t @ me.
God aint real buddy
Arsenal didn’t ask you kid
Once your sociological imagination has been trigger it’s very hard to turn your back on very real problems that we see in our society. I felt so proud watching this. Every word was so deliciously raw and put so eloquently. It brings me solace knowing these women and their voice can be seen/heard.
Pompeo’s racist virtue signaling is pathetic and sad.
Omniscient 1 I was talking about every women that’s involved in the conversation not just one person
@@caddygirl813 Good point, the very real problems in our society... millionaire women aren't bigger millionaires. Damn, that keeps me up at night.
LastRenegade Yuppp women having a conversation about how equal pay still doesn’t exist in 2018 should keep you up at night.
@@caddygirl813 Equal pay is contingent upon equal worth, which doesn't exist in the entertainment industry, nor should it. Some men get paid more than others, some women get paid more than men - it isn't gender based.
Gina made a great point when she mentioned people choosing not to cater to latin audiences because they are already the most committed consumer group. This is why as people of color, we have to take our commitment and money to projects that do involve more lead POC. Great video overall and major points made by all of these wonderful women. I applaud them for even taking part in this conversation.
This was beautifully brave. I would love to see Ellen continue to use her platform in this way and possibly make a mini-series out of these types of open and honest conversations.
Also, every time Gabrielle Union says anything anywhere, I love her more.
Ellen's speech from Twitter is around 16:00 :)
Dope ! I cried when Ellen was crying .wow these women are incredible ! 🙏🏾
I bow to all four of those ladies... this is how you have a respectful discussion with your peers. Take a page out of their books Mr President
Ellen has spoken. . .mic drop!
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(Amongst other things) I think its commendable that even though the production team got called out they still kept that part in the video. They didnt edit something out that might have been unflattering or uncomfortable for them.
I agree and I think that it is amazing that Porter is offering this platform for these women to discuss uncomfortable topics.
Gabrielle speaks so well:)
Does that mean that the others didn't?
@@dremy101 I couldn't agree MORE. Why WOULDN'T she be well spoken? All 4 ladies were courageous in terms of their reflections and honesty. BRAVO.
This discussion was EVERYTHING!!! Everything that's needing to be said everywhere but most are too scared, too unknowing, and too closed minded to say. I love every single one of these women before this and now I see why.
It feels like im watching Jane the Virgin, Greys Anatomy and Being Mary-Jane all in one
What a effing gold mine!!! Wow! Kudos to the ladies for being so honest.
Also, I've realised here that just because one is silent for most of a conversation does not mean that they have it better, but perhaps they're being educated. I hope Emma Roberts feels empowered to use her priveledge in her own spaces as much as Ellen does.
This video means so much to me right now. It’s “everything” I’ve been fighting for ever since I became an artist, ever since I became a photographer, and every time I tried to break into media. I’ve always wanted to work behind the scenes but as a minority the “walls” are there! And because we don’t match behind the camera our populations the narratives keep getting pushed and affecting our society in dark ways!
Michael Dominick The biggest racial barriers are economic. I went to an art magnet school, learned computer graphics, film, and design when my parents couldn’t even afford to buy me a computer. Graduated with a GPA over 4.0. Had to work McDonalds, Retail, and Call Centers at minimum wage to pay my bills until I could “afford” anything close to what I needed to film, edit, and create.
By the time I had the tools and started to get freelance jobs I was coming up fast to being 30 years old. Those that had support, got in and became my competition in their early 20s. They could afford to undercut my rates. All of that before we get into racial bias which I have experienced from clients and their own peers. I never cheated a client but they were kind enough to tell me what their colleagues thought about me.
We NEED to see MORE of THIS!! This Sisterhood. Please ladies, Do More of This. LOVED the conversation.
This is too good. The discussion and the honesty. The rawness and authenticity from the actresses is inspiring.
I love how Gabrielle Union brought up the idea "I wonder how the shoot would have been if woman was behind the camera?" I see more and more woman doing a job that only few years ago were dominated by man. In less than a month I met 4 DJ ladies, 2 videographers and several photographer. It is soooooo inspiring to see females doing jobs that usually man would be hired to do!!! Thank you for encouragement to open PAY conversation!! LOVE this interview! It helps me a lot being a female photographer :)
The best thing I’ve ever watched. Look at how all those women from different cultural backgrounds can come together and discuss their similarities and differences and still want to raise eachother up.
OMG, I loved Ellen before now I am just...WOW! Thank you for speaking the truth with confidence and grace. Gabrielle and Gina you are true champions to women of color, THANK YOU!
I love Ellen she’s so down to earth
I loved this interview. Gina almost had me in tears. This is what we need more of; Open. Honest. Reflective. Non-judgmental dialogue.
So proud of all these women! So beautiful, talented and BRAVE! Thank you!
This interview is AMAZING! These are the type of conversations we need to broadcast so more people can SEE the problem and acknowledge it. P.S They should've replaced Emma Roberts with Lucy Lu or another asian actress. I haven't seen or heard from Lucy Lu in a long time! I would have loved to heard from her and to hear her thoughts on this topic!
Emma is showing respect to the ladies that paved the way. I Love Emma and she shows that she is amazing. I need to be like Emma when I grown up.
This was such a delight to watch. Conversations like this need to be had more often.
This is Beautiful and Amazing! 👸🏽👸🏼👸🏿👸🏻👸🏽
This is so informative, why doesn't it have all the women in television watching and sharing this...love it!
Love You Much Ellen Pompeo❤
Gabrielle Union is amazing during this discussion. She's so smart and thoughtful. Thanks, Gabrielle for breaking down the issues with such clarity.
This was insane! In tears and awe all at the same time. I need more of this enriched, wise & inspiring talk! Thanks Net -a-Porter for bringing this to us.
Thanks Gab for checking her
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WOW. I cried tears of joy listening to these women and I thank them for standing up and using their platform for good. Ellen Pompeo I love you.
I wish this clip could go viral. So much truth in it
This conversation needs to be had in the most powerful rooms and in the washrooms of the smallest businesses. Women in power need to support those women who might not wield as much power as much power as they do
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‘Wheeled’ ??? Hahhahahahahhahahahahahahah 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Like with women in a wheelbarrow? Was third grade hard on you?
@@fullthrottlealways just like her
Not at all 🤓
Tinea Favar ummmmm sweetie, it’s:
*W-I-E-L-D*
Thank you Ellen ❤❤❤
And thank you all ladies for your words if encouragement. ❤❤❤❤
This is what Monique has been talking about. INTEGRITY. Keep your damned awards.
Emma is literally me watching this 😂😂😂. The intense concentration
Impossible not to cry with Ellen! My God!
I feel so inspired watching this, each woman in this video is an inspiration and it was a privilege to get a look into their lives. Also, Ellen to me is an amazing human and her soul looks so pure.
This is the first time I've sat down and watched an entire interview, I really enjoyed it.
Omg, this is so amazing, inspiring, fulfilling, etc. best interview of the year, as far as women go.
16:40 they were like "Oh no she did it. You go girl" Love it
Whew. This entire conversation was eye opening, and Ellen Pompeo, my love, you are the TRUTH. This world needs more of you.
Bless Emma Roberts sitting there just taking her mental notes, some solid advice given by these wise powerful women!
Thank you for setting up and filming this conversation, and thank you for the actresses for speaking so frankly.
Ellen’s out here changing the world. Going to need Ellen Pompeo and Ellen Degeneres to run for president and VP. Idc who is in what position. Okay with either way.
This is exactly why Dania Gurira who plays Michonne on The Walking Dead should be paid the same if not more than Daryl and Carol. Ms. Danai is hitting the stratosphere of her career which comes with more responsibilities but who could handle that with more grace than her. A woman who is multitalented and is one of the main shines of the show. AMC should pay her more for all the aspects I just listed above, especially with TWD movies being planned and announced already with her co star Andrew Lincoln.
Yesss!!!
What does Ellen know about “thirst trap” let me find out. She is officially invited to the barbecue 😊
S C Lol maybe from her Black husband 😭
S C black hubby
@S C ...OK I'm guessing it has something to do with color and I have to tell you I'm a black woman in my 60's and I don't know what "thirst trap" means. Please explain.
Guess u didn’t know her husband and kids are black 😂😂😂😂😂
BreakTheWheel Now it’s a slang term for when you post sexy pics on social media for attention.
THOROUGLY enjoyed this! This is the type of content I want to be watching every day, real and raw!
OMG Ellen!! You touched my heart. 💙💙💙 Thank you 🙏🏽 for your courage!!! You are amazing!!! Gabrielle, I love how you have stepped into your womanhood and how you are owning your voice! This was incredibly powerful and transformational. 💙
That was beautiful. I have no buts or wells or except for, it was just beautiful
I love this. So much. I can tell Ellen gets it. My heart. I am a black woman who navigates a predominantly white space, where conversations about Kapernick and police brutality leave me cornered weighing my options deciding whether I should speak my truth as everyone else is, or keep quite to keep peace. During those moments, all I wish for inside is to be understood like how Ellen understands them. She recognizes her privilege, her power, and her duty, and I love her so much for that. My goodness. This was amazing.
Yeah like Christina said for Meredith grey. : She is the sun. And she is unstoppable . She is a light in a broken system. I think this perfectly sum up Ellen Pompeo ❤️ and i love that all the women are discussing the truths. Sometimes as a viewer we don't think that they would have to go through this kind of problem. (Or its just i am ) But they do too. And it's heartbreaking. May all the women break this cycle. I loved this conversation .love how Gina and Gabrielle put their opinion. And i understand that Emma is youngest of them all so she just listened to them. Its actually wise. Loved these conversations.❤️❤️
Ellen Pompeo I can see the love for your biracial children in your passion. Inspired by children our hearts are tenderized. My children are biracial and when they identify they feel love for everyone. They have changed my heart by their unconditional humanity. Thank you for your sincere voice. Your diversity is truly inspired by love. I work daily to open my heart and mind and vulnerability as you have. Gabrielle and other ladies, as your children grow older you will truly understand that the diversity movement is less about my paycheck today and more about the world we leave behind for our collective children. Love you ladies for your courage and wisdom!
Such a powerful interview. I love it.
OMG. Saved in my favorites.. Made me cry.. This was a great interview as a whole..
Ellen is the prototype! Cheers and thank you Ellen!
This was amazing and watching Ellen tear up gave me all the feels!!!
This is beautiful, inspirational and eye opening. Thank you
It's really empowering so to see these talented group of people
So much color of life blossom in this interview
It's not just like this in hollywood, television and movies. I work in a hospital and it's exactly the same. People getting hired in making more money than myself and others even though we have the experience and the seniority. Human resources tells you if your not happy with what your making find another job. It's like what do you do? You give your all and don't feel appreciated!!
Lady ARH... you are so right. You want to speak up and stand for what you know is right. But it difficult because wen you do a lot of times you are standing alone. Even wen ppl around you see the issue we all have been conditioned to be appreciative because we are women of color. This is very much so an a conversation everyone should be having. It’s not fair and it’s been past due for something to be done about it.
Bro Ellen pompeo is my favourite human listen to her talk
I don't even know what to say it was so amazing. They said everything so perfectly. I've never been able to put to words how I feel. It's like Ellen read my mind and told me how I felt. We need more videos like this. Thank you!!!
I think this is so credibly amazing and very interesting these women are awesome smart strong and know what they're worth I wish for all women to feel this in their heart no matter what they do in life. This is Ivana from Blue Mountains Ontario Canada ❤️
This is an incredible watch - thank you for sharing ladies. Looking out for each other and asking for our worth is not only courageous, it's necessary. Communication, compassion, courage and strength - using our power for power... lifting each other up diminishes nothing from us - it only adds to our collective shine. YAAAAAAAAAAS on many a level. Thank you, thank you thank you for this vid. Blessings, love and light! xx
This was amazing!!!!
This is amazing!! Four amazing women! I loved this so much!! ❤️❤️
I love this and this women!!!
This is so inspiring and empowering ❤❤❤❤💎
This was incredible. Brava Ellen for your honesty and Brava to Emma for listening so well.
Great conversation. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Blessings
YES! YES! YES! SO PROUD. CONGRATS TO THE AMAZING PEOPLE WHO ARE PART OF THE CHANGE. WE CAN DO IT. SO MUCH LOVE ❤
Love all of this so so much!!
WOW,WOW,WOW this is amazing!! In tears. You guys are so amazing and bold.
Watching Gabrielle blossom into this hugely talented, successful superstar and leader on social issues brings such a smile to my face!!! FUCK IT UP GABBY!
I really hope I am not the only one crying. Love these ladies and their realness. Thank you for your bravery!
This is amazing to see how they tackle such hard and uncomfortable conversations. We need more of these types of roundtable/discussion or interviews. Man... can you imagine if they had Constance Wu or any Asian actor in the room?! THAT is a conversation I would like to see...
You don't see an Asian woman in the chair, because we don't complain "poor me". Def the most under representative culture in Hollywood
EXCELLENT conversation, so proud of these women's bravery to speak up and out !!! We love this, very inspiring ! Love this example of how powerful we can be when we stick together!
Ellen is my kind of human!!!!!!!!!!