'The road hasn’t always been yellow': Stephanie Mills on the realities of fame | ABCNL

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  • ABC News’ Linsey Davis sat down with singer and Broadway legend Stephanie Mills as she reflects on her half-century long career and the trials and tribulations of life in the spotlight.
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Komentáře • 240

  • @DavidRichardson95
    @DavidRichardson95 Před rokem +218

    I just love how this woman is everywhere now. Ms. Mills deserves her flowers. 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

    • @juantime9616
      @juantime9616 Před rokem +5

      Yes she does.🎉

    • @misterbee66
      @misterbee66 Před rokem +4

      Indeed. I looooooove her.

    • @sczr1186
      @sczr1186 Před rokem +3

      I love it. This woman is wonderful. Not just her body of work, but her personality is so pleasant.

    • @missshannon9790
      @missshannon9790 Před rokem +2

      She got something new out?

    • @juantime9616
      @juantime9616 Před rokem +1

      @@missshannon9790 ..... Yup. A movie that came out last month.

  • @MartellLacey
    @MartellLacey Před rokem +112

    I’m loving this reemergence of Stephanie Mills…. 🖤

  • @jaijones2036
    @jaijones2036 Před rokem +140

    Stephanie always gives a good interview, a class act at 66 she's getting her flowers finally...what a talent.

  • @Katleespe
    @Katleespe Před rokem +74

    She's so honest and I love it.

  • @ericfluellen8957
    @ericfluellen8957 Před rokem +48

    This woman's Apollo performance when she sang a song called "Home" is beyond amazing. Young performers, please take notes.

  • @SEFYH
    @SEFYH Před rokem +46

    Loved this woman since I was a kid!!! Stephanie Mills is one of the REAL ones in the game!

  • @juliogonzalez2142
    @juliogonzalez2142 Před rokem +59

    Legend, thank you Stephanie Mills for a beautiful interview ❤️

  • @SheliaRPierre
    @SheliaRPierre Před rokem +12

    ALWAYS LOVED STEPHANIE! She is such a beautiful, loving, talented woman. Her face lights up when talking about her son. She is a petite woman in the physical but oh what a big voice❤

  • @katyarnold-ji8sv
    @katyarnold-ji8sv Před rokem +12

    I love!!! Stephanie Mills music. She is legendary!! icon. May God bless her and her career and her son. 🙏🙏🙏💕

  • @pacotoyful
    @pacotoyful Před rokem +13

    Give Mrs Mills here 💐💐! She’s underrated!

  • @clsumjr
    @clsumjr Před rokem +8

    I just love and always love me some MS MILLS. SHE is such A fierce fabulous individual

  • @marimar5770
    @marimar5770 Před rokem +30

    I’m so grateful that my mom introduced me to powerhouse women like Stephanie Mills. They don’t make them like this anymore ❤️❤️

  • @pgscontinuingjourney
    @pgscontinuingjourney Před rokem +11

    Stephanie Mills was and still is one of my all-time favorite singers!! And she is a great mom, I can tell. I have suffered from Asperger's Syndrome, but the motherly figures in my aunt and her daughter are my teachers.

  • @GearsinMotionGraphics
    @GearsinMotionGraphics Před rokem +37

    It's so sad that these types of talents are so underrated upon a far stretch... Stephanie mills is definitely an icon upon decades🕛🔁

  • @rubyromaine3911
    @rubyromaine3911 Před rokem +12

    This woman is a legend ❤

  • @christinewomack8999
    @christinewomack8999 Před rokem +19

    I loved Stephanie Mills from 1970's and STILL DO LOVE HER! Glad to see her in interviews and singer her music, and movies🎤🎶🎵🌹💖🌹💖🌹💖

  • @gregorycomunale1550
    @gregorycomunale1550 Před rokem +16

    As kid in the 70s and 80s I always admired her talent, she looks great, what a strong spirited woman.

  • @teeart356
    @teeart356 Před rokem +13

    I'm trying to see 66 yrs old...WOW! She looks amazing 💕💕

  • @damemarthafalker6738
    @damemarthafalker6738 Před rokem +38

    Her candor is refreshing. Her words are unfiltered and organic.
    She's touched my heart with 'I Feel Good.' And I smile remembering the times I'd mimic her choreography while watching 'Puttin' a Rush On Me' on Video Soul. That black body suit was everything. Stephanie had arrived.

  • @richarddeguzman8294
    @richarddeguzman8294 Před rokem +10

    Love, Love, Love Stephanie Mills.

  • @johnflynn9619
    @johnflynn9619 Před rokem +22

    Stephanie is a Doll.
    She should have done the film.
    She is an Amazing woman.

    • @sandrasanders706
      @sandrasanders706 Před rokem +2

      I so agree...

    • @kendall7086
      @kendall7086 Před rokem +3

      Diana was wrong and she knew it. That was her last theatrical role too.

  • @brianpearis9733
    @brianpearis9733 Před rokem +26

    Stephanie Mills and Phyllis Hyman my two favorite's

    • @snowball1988
      @snowball1988 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Amen, same here 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @atrocchia
    @atrocchia Před rokem +12

    Such a grounded person who has not gotten sucked into the empty hole of fame/wealth.

  • @petersebastion7596
    @petersebastion7596 Před rokem +8

    Saw her last year with Gladys and Patti in St. Louis. She was incredible!!! My favorite part of the show.

  • @kevind560
    @kevind560 Před rokem +6

    I've always been in love with Stephanie Mills.

  • @bgipper4109
    @bgipper4109 Před rokem +27

    I love Stephanie Mills,amazing talent.

  • @sylviagarza4730
    @sylviagarza4730 Před rokem +11

    How beautiful thank you for sharing a part of your life with us Stephanie! You are loved! ❤️

  • @chitasworld7391
    @chitasworld7391 Před rokem +9

    She's REAL♥️

  • @bobbyhogg5727
    @bobbyhogg5727 Před rokem +10

    Love to you Stephanie, if you see this.. I still listen to your music all the time. God bless..

  • @butternuttt
    @butternuttt Před rokem +7

    STEPHANIE MILLS IS JUST AMAZING AND UNDESCRIBABLE!

  • @MM-dv9hp
    @MM-dv9hp Před rokem +7

    “I have no expectations” I love Stephanie Mills.

  • @johntirado-glover3574
    @johntirado-glover3574 Před rokem +12

    Stephanie Mills...Icon & Legend. Period.

  • @ultratech1534
    @ultratech1534 Před rokem +5

    One of our true treasures. We love you Stephanie Mills.

  • @blessedandfavored9242
    @blessedandfavored9242 Před rokem +6

    That vibrato! & she’s so intelligent! I love you auntie!

  • @angelaeniola2513
    @angelaeniola2513 Před rokem +9

    Give this lovely lady her flowers 🌹🌷❤

  • @MelodyMaker151
    @MelodyMaker151 Před rokem +13

    She just gets better and better. I love it.

  • @NicoleT46
    @NicoleT46 Před rokem +10

    One of my favorite Ms Stephanie Mills🔥🖤

  • @pimpdaddyneesha
    @pimpdaddyneesha Před rokem +24

    I would love to see her in concert. I love Stefanie mills sooooooo much. My mom used to always play her music and now I do too.

    • @juantime9616
      @juantime9616 Před rokem +3

      OMG...
      I've seen her in concert (Wiltern theater in Los Angeles) absolutely power concert.

  • @gogokris85
    @gogokris85 Před rokem +11

    Stephanie Mills is a strong beautiful talented woman. She is a legend and an inspiration to me. I am so proud of you queen Stephanie. You’ve come a long way through the good and bad times but you are a survivor.

  • @janices6140
    @janices6140 Před rokem +17

    Very insightful interview. Wishing you much love, Stephanie Mills.

  • @alexandertaylor2502
    @alexandertaylor2502 Před rokem +5

    I always ❤ her and always will.

  • @teracejones4257
    @teracejones4257 Před rokem +3

    Miss Stephanie Mills is a true icon in her own right. I grew up to her music. Such timeless hits.

  • @nathanielholmes6630
    @nathanielholmes6630 Před rokem +9

    This is what "Legendary" is... what a Lady 🎙❤

  • @CelestialGatez
    @CelestialGatez Před rokem +5

    Yes, let's honor her while she's still alive. She's a treasure!

  • @allthingsnu4673
    @allthingsnu4673 Před rokem +18

    I just love Stephanie Mills and am so glad to see her getting some fresh recognition and appreciation. She is a powerhouse who has so much more to say and share with the world. For decades, she has been one of my favorite voices and I know I am not alone in that. It's very honest for her to say that she's never known that special kind of love from a man; I could say the same. I think some of us have a path to walk alone that allows us to get to know ourselves and experience the world in ways we couldn't if we had a significant other. Thank you Stephanie Mills for your amazing career and for this honest interview. 🧡💐

  • @september9113
    @september9113 Před rokem +10

    Huge fan of Stephanie Mills. I've been there from the beginning of her career and I'm thrilled to see her name out there shining bright ✨💜✨💖

  • @michellesmith8912
    @michellesmith8912 Před rokem +15

    I remember watching her prepare for the WIZ. I don't know how old she was, but she was young. I was in awe of her and her voice.

  • @carolynnewsome7547
    @carolynnewsome7547 Před rokem +10

    A beautiful, talented woman!

  • @curtismichael4703
    @curtismichael4703 Před rokem +12

    STEPHANIE MILLS FOREVER!! ❤

  • @debrawilliams2781
    @debrawilliams2781 Před rokem +9

    Stephanie is a beautiful person and a Powerhouse vocally to be reckoned with. Stephanie's has Natural talent, her vocal strength, beautiful tone Has not in my opinion Been GIVEN HER TRUE PLACE IN HISTORY, SHE SINGS AND CAN STILL SING Beautifully WHEN MOST WELL KNOWN SINGERS AFTER YEARS CAN NOT. GOD BLESS THIS LEGEND!!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @renegaderunner332
    @renegaderunner332 Před rokem +7

    Stephanie "Divine" Mills is a PHENOMENAL entertainer!

  • @blessedandfavored9242
    @blessedandfavored9242 Před rokem +16

    My favorite song of hers in order
    1. Comfort of a man
    2. Feel the Fire rendition
    3. Feel good all over
    4. Home
    5. Love like this before
    6. How come you don’t call me anymore
    7. So good, so right and more!

    • @cathyb6358
      @cathyb6358 Před rokem +2

      I Learned to Respect the Power of Love
      Home

    • @thankthelord4536
      @thankthelord4536 Před rokem +2

      "Keep Away Girls"

    • @johnnypool2206
      @johnnypool2206 Před rokem +1

      @@thankthelord4536 And don't forget..PUT YOUR BODY IN IT!!! Thanks.

    • @oholm09
      @oholm09 Před 3 měsíci +1

      My all time favorite

  • @darienwilliams6070
    @darienwilliams6070 Před rokem +9

    Give her all her flowers 🎉

  • @MizzNee796
    @MizzNee796 Před rokem +14

    She is so awesome! Whenever I hear one of her songs, it takes me to a good place, where my life was so good! Great memories! She's truly talented and deserves all the accolades!

  • @squaregangster
    @squaregangster Před rokem +4

    WOW! I almost didn't watch that. So glad I did. What a change of perspective it gave me 🙏🌟💥

  • @tonyrossbackinthedaymusicv3107

    What a GREAT Talent, i'm one of her Biggest Fans.

  • @simonsez1787
    @simonsez1787 Před rokem +5

    Recognize this ICON 💐💖🥰

  • @jacquelineperry8515
    @jacquelineperry8515 Před rokem +15

    I love her for raising her son and loving on him regardless nothing like being loved and feeling wanted it’s all little kids ask.

    • @missshannon9790
      @missshannon9790 Před rokem

      I wonder where the downs syndrome came from?
      Who's his father?

  • @FaytLinegod
    @FaytLinegod Před rokem +3

    She's such a magnificent woman.❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @albertlee5272
    @albertlee5272 Před rokem +8

    This is the incomparable Stepanie Mills. I'm still a loyal fan of this amazing talent & saw her sing live back in the day.

  • @sharonberger8973
    @sharonberger8973 Před rokem +3

    Love Stephanie, she's so real and I totally get it when she says she hasn't experienced love.

  • @davidwelch4841
    @davidwelch4841 Před rokem +13

    I can imagine many women can testify to Ms. Mills comment that she never experienced the type of love from a man that she sang about. The dream doesn't always match the reality of our lives.

    • @jeanettesdaughter
      @jeanettesdaughter Před rokem

      She is not alone in that. A lot of us , fine, deserving women NEVER experience that kind of unconditional, totally supportive love from a man. If we didn’t get it in the fatherly realm from decent protective fathers in the home; we learn as I did through trial and error. Fortunately, I have had the other parental love of a good mother, the filial love and respect of friends including men with whom I have not had a romantic relationship, and my lovely young children. But friends go away; parents leave us and children, too. Not to have that loyal and loving support - well, it’s missed. ButI Like what she says she says about loving anyway, having compassion and knowing how to love. There’s greatness in that. And a lesson for women who settle. Don’t! Know your worth.

  • @harvesthandler4863
    @harvesthandler4863 Před rokem +3

    Always loved you, as You always shined through with humility and dignity!🕊💜🙏🏾

  • @messiahblackgod
    @messiahblackgod Před rokem +2

    I absolutely love Ms Mills I grew up on her music and I respect how she keeps it real at all times...

  • @jerriem364
    @jerriem364 Před rokem +10

    I just love Stephanie Mills. Looking at these You Tube, series I would never really have an idea of who she was. 😂Glad to see these interviews. Stay strong sister Stephanie! God got you sis❤😊

  • @matterspacetime4832
    @matterspacetime4832 Před rokem +4

    Omgosh God bless that woman! I almost sheded a tear with her saying she never got the love she sung about 😢 She deserves all her accolades for her talents.
    Also lets talk about the elephant HIDING IN THE CLOSET….the generations that supported racism, jim crow, segregation etc is still alive 😔 and passed on they ideology to they offspring. Lord help us all.

  • @starexplorers1202
    @starexplorers1202 Před rokem +4

    So happy for you Stephanie, I would of loved to have seen an interview with you and Irene together talking about the "Good Ol' Days."

  • @dionna17896
    @dionna17896 Před rokem +6

    Luuuuvvvv her!!!!!! Need the name of her secret youth serum!!!!!!!

  • @ronniegladden7387
    @ronniegladden7387 Před rokem +3

    LEGEND!

  • @gregoryfulmore6711
    @gregoryfulmore6711 Před rokem +6

    Stephanie mills belongs in the rock and roll hall of fame to hit after hit never knew love this before sweeet sensation the medicine song whatcha goinhg to do with my loving i feel good home the power of love secret lady comfort of a man

  • @jackiedavis4298
    @jackiedavis4298 Před rokem +2

    LOVE YOU STEPHANIE ❤ ALWAYS 🤗

  • @craigharmon9494
    @craigharmon9494 Před rokem +6

    It's a shame her albums are out of print. Lots of fans are waiting for deluxe reissues.

  • @sharonpeterkin8967
    @sharonpeterkin8967 Před rokem +3

    ❤❤ STEPHANIE MILLS BIG FAN❤

  • @akuapiatas
    @akuapiatas Před rokem +2

    love like this - epic track back in the 80s, 90s, 2000s and beyond

  • @zephyrsky6786
    @zephyrsky6786 Před rokem +12

    I love Stephanie Mills this Mexican loves this beautiful Black Queen. Great voice a true Icon.

    • @wandarichmond7643
      @wandarichmond7643 Před 20 dny

      Beautiful ecpressed words For the Lovely Ms. Stephanie Mills!! And We Black Queens Love our Mexican Brothers too!!!😘❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😄🎶🎵😙💖💕💕👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍

  • @romstar
    @romstar Před rokem +14

    What an abominable injustice that a woman of Stephanie Mills talent and legacy are not appreciated by here industry and that she is just now getting a lead role in a movie! 😠😣 On the plus side she is aging in reverse -damn, she looks sensational!

  • @deneepowell7377
    @deneepowell7377 Před rokem +3

    Stephanie is just a beautiful spirit undeniably❤❤❤❤

  • @bigtopvoice2197
    @bigtopvoice2197 Před rokem +1

    I love this interview so much.

  • @goindown71
    @goindown71 Před rokem +2

    Absolutely LOVE Stephanie Mills! What an incredible and legendary talented artist.

  • @veronicamack4430
    @veronicamack4430 Před rokem +4

    Just love her that much more

  • @adreamalways14
    @adreamalways14 Před rokem +4

    Love her❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jarmelo2006
    @jarmelo2006 Před rokem +3

    Stephanie comes off as a person who was once heavily guarded and for good resson. She is opening up, and it's very positive.

  • @homebody61
    @homebody61 Před rokem +8

    I hope she’ll write a memoir…

  • @Kim-427
    @Kim-427 Před rokem +2

    I so miss people like her and the time I grew up in. I know things change but it was such a different time in the 70’s and we were such a different people then I see now. Love you Ms. Mills! Keep On Keeping on!❤

  • @sharonisaac445
    @sharonisaac445 Před rokem +1

    Iam sooo happy she is happy and getting her Flowers, 🌹🌹💐💐 ❤️💎👑

  • @queen_of_domination
    @queen_of_domination Před rokem +4

    Please give Stephanie her flowers now!

  • @gwendolynhorton2724
    @gwendolynhorton2724 Před rokem +2

    I still love her! I’m excited about her finding a love in enjoying her present. Kudos to the interviewer.

  • @leoniebrooks4313
    @leoniebrooks4313 Před rokem +2

    I just love her…a beautiful talented woman and artist 🙏🏾❤️

  • @MarissaTonge
    @MarissaTonge Před rokem +3

    A beautiful, graceful and talented woman ❤

  • @robinalecia7554
    @robinalecia7554 Před rokem +2

    Ok this is singing and talented beyond . I love her . I must get Farad book.. She looks great I'm mean great

  • @fanta4641
    @fanta4641 Před rokem +2

    Bravo Beautiful Loving Stephanie Mills❤

  • @ronaldjackson7541
    @ronaldjackson7541 Před rokem +6

    Well I been in love with you since I saw you in Chicago singing outside for Harold Washington when he died .Not to mention the first time I saw you on stage in person .

  • @reddingmalik
    @reddingmalik Před rokem +1

    She makes me cry I love her so much this was touching

  • @theresabell2492
    @theresabell2492 Před rokem +4

    When is Bet and soul train going to her her legend award she looks amazing.

    • @stephaniemills_fanpage
      @stephaniemills_fanpage Před rokem

      @@draperscott769866 looking immaculate, I’m sure you CAN’T say the same. Must rat

    • @stephaniemills_fanpage
      @stephaniemills_fanpage Před rokem +1

      @@draperscott7698 Not on this page which is specifically made for the connection of Miss Mills’s fanbase. I’m not the one who’s speaking on her appearance while her being far more sustained then anyone in this comment section.

    • @stephaniemills_fanpage
      @stephaniemills_fanpage Před rokem +2

      @@draperscott7698 It’s not about having an opinion, why did you comment that under comments that have nothing to do with what you think about her hair color. That opinion is irrelevant and shouldn’t have been put here, keep it to yourself.

  • @marving1416
    @marving1416 Před rokem +1

    I just love me some Stephanie Mills! I've never stop listening to her music and before now had wonder what she was what up too! Glad to here she still going strong!

  • @danejohnson8430
    @danejohnson8430 Před rokem +1

    Her Yellow Brick Road… I seen the Wiz as a youth. & now I see a gifted champion fighter. Always a doer of greatest & displaying examples.

  • @lindahubbard2518
    @lindahubbard2518 Před rokem +1

    Stephanie Mills Wow! what a Phenomenal Woman. I had the opportunity to attend a concert in Atlantic City n NJ years ago. yes late 80's or early 90's. She did not disappoint her voice is beautiful but her personality and spirit is so relatable🌷🌷

  • @principeraphael4859
    @principeraphael4859 Před 10 měsíci +1

    One of the best soul vocalists I’ve heard…second to none.

  • @beautifulrainbow6989
    @beautifulrainbow6989 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Here in 2023 Luv me some Stephanie Mills!!❤😃.

  • @kdtennis1
    @kdtennis1 Před 4 měsíci +1

    In the top 5 female singers in the last,50 years in the US. She is a legend for having a great and distinctive voice!