What’s Not to Love? OITNB’s Lea DeLaria

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  • čas přidán 16. 08. 2015
  • For all of Lea DeLaria's empowering journey from mortified Catholic schoolgirl to OITNB superstar, watch her video above, then spread the message that you don't have to sacrifice any piece of who you are to achieve your dreams by sharing this post with your friends and loved ones.
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Komentáře • 382

  • @luchie2388
    @luchie2388 Před 8 lety +602

    There is something very attractive about this type of confidence

  • @leticialobatop
    @leticialobatop Před 9 lety +796

    I can't believe she's 57! :O

  • @chikarar7931
    @chikarar7931 Před 7 lety +173

    I'm married to a "butch" *we call them studs down here in the south*
    And she is everything!!

  • @HLB313
    @HLB313 Před 7 lety +185

    "I read Fat is a Feminist Issue but half way through I got bored and ate it"
    DEAD.

  • @peaceinmyhand.
    @peaceinmyhand. Před 9 lety +69

    her position is so important; her success, her success at her age, her authenticity, she's so real.

  • @gigiajavon122
    @gigiajavon122 Před 9 lety +514

    I love her and her spirit! Love her style. She's come a long way

    • @gigiajavon122
      @gigiajavon122 Před 9 lety

      Ijeoma A. I agree. I wonder how they get asked or selected for these pieces

    • @StyleLikeU1
      @StyleLikeU1  Před 9 lety +1

      Ijeoma A. email info@stylelikeu.com and tell us about your story 💗

    • @immanuelharice7086
      @immanuelharice7086 Před 8 lety +1

      +StyleLikeU In my head i like, no i love this program. I should be on it. Then,I think wait your a nobody. If i could be on it. I would be so humbled.

    • @neyaaa7
      @neyaaa7 Před 8 lety +7

      +Immanuel Harice you're not a nobody you're a somebody! Who cares how many people know you! If you share your vulnerabilities and people can relate that's the most important thing! :)

  • @saltypretzzel9668
    @saltypretzzel9668 Před 7 lety +47

    when she said "whats not to love" that brought the biggest smile to my face

  • @MsMEAGAIN1
    @MsMEAGAIN1 Před 8 lety +166

    This is a side note but her suit/tuxedo (I see that side stripe girl...) is impeccable!!

  • @tomcruisemiddleteeth
    @tomcruisemiddleteeth Před 8 lety +248

    All of these videos make me cry and I feel so helpless because I can't protect all of these amazing people. At the same time, I'm so glad they're all so strong. We're all so strong.

  • @huntingtonsdiseaseawarenes850

    This woman is so badass

  • @Kim-nr1ks
    @Kim-nr1ks Před 8 lety +51

    She might feel handsome, but her soul is goddamn beautiful.

  • @elisedoan7089
    @elisedoan7089 Před 7 lety +27

    Lea Delaria is someone I look up to in a butch grandma sort of way. So inspiring, great stories and advice. Glad she'll be in my city for pride this weekend even though I can't go.

  • @CandiceBrathwaiteAboderin
    @CandiceBrathwaiteAboderin Před 9 lety +83

    This is what society needs. So honest and beautiful. Please keep these videos coming.

  • @cam-bo11
    @cam-bo11 Před 8 lety +85

    "I always say I read 'Fat Is a Feminist Issue'. Half way through I got bored and ate it." Hahahahaha. Love her.

  • @katharctica
    @katharctica Před 9 lety +38

    there's no fucking reason to not adore Lea, and as she said, "feel your emotions" is the way everyone should live their lives.

  • @nicoleb7196
    @nicoleb7196 Před 9 lety +41

    I absolutely love this video. I love the pride she has. I love the confidence she has.

  • @3RoseNoire3
    @3RoseNoire3 Před 8 lety +62

    Love her. And it never realized on OITNB but I love her hands.

  • @xodancerxo312
    @xodancerxo312 Před 7 lety +33

    lea needs to write a damn book!

    • @lss74
      @lss74 Před 3 lety +1

      I'd read that book

  • @DrummerElliott
    @DrummerElliott Před 9 lety +20

    She's fucking awesome.

  • @KTH000
    @KTH000 Před 7 lety +18

    "I read, Fat as a Feminist, and halfway through I got board and ate it." - thank you for this quote Lea DeLaria

  • @meurtri9312
    @meurtri9312 Před 8 lety +51

    "... all 30 of could have stopped this guy."

    • @MegaPsychodrama
      @MegaPsychodrama Před 8 lety +4

      +meurtri Just 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Kaseraify
    @Kaseraify Před 8 lety +14

    I tear, every time i watch these beautiful women speak. Captures your emotions right at at the bulls eye.

  • @liabw05
    @liabw05 Před 9 lety +18

    Wow her style is amazing! Love her radiance!

  • @BabyBirdx
    @BabyBirdx Před 8 lety +208

    HEY, BABY BUTCH! 😂

    • @gentleeyes
      @gentleeyes Před 7 lety +8

      I laughed out loud at that. It was a cute image.

  • @thrivesurvive
    @thrivesurvive Před 9 lety +33

    Awesome interview! Lea DeLaria is a great role model. Love her work on Orange.

  • @JC-sb3bp
    @JC-sb3bp Před 9 lety +32

    Yes! I hope to have even a tenth of Leas confidence one day, so awesome and positive!

  • @DOLLYMAYLAY
    @DOLLYMAYLAY Před 8 lety +3

    in finding way out of my eating disorder, discovering this channel is the best thing ever happened to me this year, so far. thank you so much.

  • @alexc9523
    @alexc9523 Před 7 lety +48

    I died when she said baby butch 😂😂

  • @ijohannesen2694
    @ijohannesen2694 Před 8 lety +142

    "Fat isn't ugly". Yes mama and this coming from a skinny b. Accept yourself, love yourself. The rest is bs.

  • @TheDtfamu89
    @TheDtfamu89 Před 9 lety +19

    When you get a certain age... You just decide to be you...and everyone else has to take it or leave it, but to you, it's fine anyway.

  • @tmartin98
    @tmartin98 Před 9 lety +37

    Ahhhhh, I love Lea!!!! What a well, put-together video. Good job StyleLikeU, keep up the good work, including you Lea you amazing human being 🙆🏻

  • @vodkahouse6662
    @vodkahouse6662 Před 8 lety +9

    she is the kinda person u wanna hug for no reason bc she is so sweet and strong ^_^

    • @vodkahouse6662
      @vodkahouse6662 Před 6 měsíci

      guess what years later i revisited this as the only openly queer stand up comedian of my country. Thank you

  • @rose_quartz_loveandlight
    @rose_quartz_loveandlight Před 9 lety +19

    Love Lea so much! Phenomenal woman and awesome in OITNB 👍🏻👑

  • @tyraeyacollins3533
    @tyraeyacollins3533 Před 8 lety +19

    to me she looks way younger than she is, and tbh I love her so fucking much she's such an amazing comedian 😍💘

  • @adriennerudie922
    @adriennerudie922 Před 8 lety +6

    Lea you're a sweet, gentle, and powerful soul! You inspire me to be confident and to kick ass! Love you, Big Boo!!!

  • @roxettera6958
    @roxettera6958 Před 9 lety +10

    Lea is amazing! I love her and shes such a great role model!! ☺️❤️

  • @candygram501
    @candygram501 Před 9 lety +12

    You're an inspiration to all of us humans who are nervously trying to be ourselves.
    Thank you StyleLikeU for encouraging us all to do just that!

  • @mariaroman8903
    @mariaroman8903 Před 9 lety +12

    I love her! Very inspiring, strong woman.

  • @muniiecah
    @muniiecah Před 8 lety +9

    I love her. It gives me hope that people like her are big in this fucked up industry.

  • @BD-jq8sv
    @BD-jq8sv Před 9 lety +26

    what a inspiration x

  • @anisequoia6975
    @anisequoia6975 Před 7 lety +3

    "There just emotions ya know!? They're not gonna grow up and have lives of their own!"
    I loved that, that was hilariously great!

  • @hedvig4118
    @hedvig4118 Před 8 lety

    I am absolutely in love with this series, they feed my soul with so much positivity and I'm so happy they exist. THANK YOU

  • @YvesyM
    @YvesyM Před 7 lety +2

    these stories are so grounding and always knock me, with my own struggles, in to place. so glad I found this channel.wish I could do some sort of project like this.wish I could show this channel to the rest of the world! It's great

  • @immawatchanotheronegirl2189

    I really REALLY enjoyed listening to her speak. Thank you guys so much

  • @vsquared2000
    @vsquared2000 Před 9 lety +149

    I would love it if they did ruby rose

    • @whatsreflected
      @whatsreflected Před 8 lety +8

      That would be so flipping cool

    • @desireetatarazuk8678
      @desireetatarazuk8678 Před 6 lety +9

      Why? Because she’s the Johnny Depp of lesbians? There are so many more interesting and attractive lesbians out there.

    • @killerkandi133
      @killerkandi133 Před 5 lety +2

      Yeah she’s had a very interesting story, almost transitioned

    • @professorrosenstock5026
      @professorrosenstock5026 Před 5 lety

      That would do Gangnam style.

  • @xatheios
    @xatheios Před 8 lety

    God, I lover her so much. She's all I've ever wanted to be. Thank you so much for shooting this!

  • @Emmmm763
    @Emmmm763 Před 9 lety

    this was such a lovely video...she just seemed very happy and hearing her say she loves herself was so nice

  • @amsterzb9329
    @amsterzb9329 Před 8 lety

    What encouraging things to hear from someone who has been through so much. Self-acceptance should be everyone's goal, and she has shared some nuggets of truth.

  • @dorade8168
    @dorade8168 Před 8 lety

    She's so authentic, honest, brilliant!
    A really inspiring person!

  • @chemt4684
    @chemt4684 Před 2 lety

    Love her. Especially how she spoke about emotions. Very inspiring. Thank you.

  • @THEFOFF
    @THEFOFF Před 9 lety +6

    What an amazing human being!

  • @iMandyHere
    @iMandyHere Před 9 lety +3

    Love her so much! Glad she was a part of this.

  • @roblesr.6878
    @roblesr.6878 Před 8 lety +1

    This made me cry!

  • @starpasta
    @starpasta Před 9 lety +5

    This is so awesome. Love Lea Delaria and how she is so comfortable in her own skin.

  • @leoniefritz8719
    @leoniefritz8719 Před 8 lety +30

    She just made my day. 😊😀😂

  • @SalemElectro7
    @SalemElectro7 Před 8 lety +9

    i love her. I find her an engaging, funny, intelligent person. But holy fuckety shit, I had no idea she was 57! Grrrl time has been kind to you.

  • @NesbiMaret
    @NesbiMaret Před 8 lety +15

    12 years of catholic school, I relate to that, lol!

  • @sleepydumpling
    @sleepydumpling Před 8 lety

    Lea is amazing. Listening to her speak is truly a gift.

  • @MissAnitaManbadly
    @MissAnitaManbadly Před 8 lety

    I have loved her for years and I think this statement of self is just outstanding.

  • @kmienfoli
    @kmienfoli Před 9 lety +4

    I wish one day I'll be able to love myself and be proud of who I am like she does.

  • @niaisboring
    @niaisboring Před 8 lety +2

    I love her so much, especially after watching this she's incredible!!

  • @Ale-rq1nz
    @Ale-rq1nz Před 9 lety

    I love the concept behind this project so much, and I love that you included an actress from my favorite show 😊👏🏽

  • @aleksismil
    @aleksismil Před 9 lety

    It is beautiful to hear someone speak of the strength it took them to accept themselves just the way they are! And just like she said: "What is there not to love? Look at me!"

  • @Princess_Sassiel
    @Princess_Sassiel Před 9 lety +1

    Yes girl! I love how proud you are to be you ❤️ totally inspiring ☺️

  • @sandrasherman9294
    @sandrasherman9294 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for your acting and singing.

  • @TheLazySummers
    @TheLazySummers Před 8 lety +9

    Serious video, crazy important, great message but what I really want to comment on is the cuff links! I LOVE those cuff links!

  • @sallymendzela7275
    @sallymendzela7275 Před 9 lety

    Thanks Lea! What a kind, powerful, soulful gal you are. A gift to the universe.

  • @Aspoonfuloflondon
    @Aspoonfuloflondon Před 9 lety +3

    I love her!!! She is so kick ass! Definitely an inspiring woman! ❤️

  • @bribri9246
    @bribri9246 Před 8 lety

    One of my favorites, she was so inspiring

  • @MurdoMacLean
    @MurdoMacLean Před 9 lety

    It's an honour to have her shape my teenage years, what an inspiration x

  • @mariamusoga
    @mariamusoga Před 8 lety

    so happy i found this channel

  • @JudithARobinson
    @JudithARobinson Před 9 lety

    I always love your videos, but this was one of the best!

  • @WW-mx4rf
    @WW-mx4rf Před 9 lety

    I was kinda iffy about her for the longest time, but after watching this...I love her! So inspiring and well spoken.

  • @LuvJewels7
    @LuvJewels7 Před 5 lety

    She rocks! Thank you 🙏🏻❤️

  • @umberdandelion
    @umberdandelion Před 9 lety +4

    So inspiring

  • @meremeth
    @meremeth Před 9 lety +2

    Ah I love her so much!! Such an incredible woman

  • @hannahmaestv
    @hannahmaestv Před 8 lety

    She is so fantastic. This was a very lovely video!

  • @xodancerxo312
    @xodancerxo312 Před 7 lety

    i've rewatched this so many times

  • @neenah773
    @neenah773 Před 9 lety

    She's so awesome and empowering!

  • @patriciasmith5213
    @patriciasmith5213 Před 8 lety

    Love this woman. Thank you xxx

  • @eden8637
    @eden8637 Před 7 lety

    She's so amazing, I adore her.

  • @kthoopify
    @kthoopify Před 9 lety +7

    OH MY GOD YES.

  • @timmy13duffy
    @timmy13duffy Před 9 lety

    Thank YOU!!!

  • @Caroleeena
    @Caroleeena Před 9 lety +9

    I want to see her stand-up! I want to hear her talk about all the stuff she references in this interview. Does anyone know where I can find some of her stuff online?
    To Lea, if you see this. Thank you for being you. Your bravery in all things makes me feel braver and I appreciate your authenticity very much. I'd say you are doing what you set out to do in this world. Thank you.

  • @LenaN1994
    @LenaN1994 Před 8 lety

    I love this woman so much! She is so strong, confident and very handsome. More women need to be like her!

  • @wickedest-witch
    @wickedest-witch Před 7 lety

    I love her so much. As a young butch it's so wonderful seeing her speak of her own butch identity with so much pride and self love ❤️

  • @jehnglynn
    @jehnglynn Před 8 lety

    umm... her complexion is amazing and i love that she doesn't feel vulnerable that often! i am obsessed with this channel....

  • @poohbear539100
    @poohbear539100 Před 9 lety +1

    Truly amazing.

  • @SickPuppies203
    @SickPuppies203 Před 8 lety +1

    Her personality is amazing and she's very gorgeous

  • @MonkeyDLuffy-rr3wl
    @MonkeyDLuffy-rr3wl Před 3 lety +1

    Such a positive woman!
    I hope I'll get there sometime.

  • @sandrasherman9294
    @sandrasherman9294 Před 2 lety

    I grew up Baptist so I can relate. I love that you wore suspenders. I never told my parents. I think my Dad suspected and my little sister knew.

  • @zzzut
    @zzzut Před 3 lety

    I’m a big fan of Ms. DeLaria. She is witty, funny and cool. She also is a pretty impressive Broadway singer. She’s a wonderful performer and she looks great too.

  • @MR-tn5kv
    @MR-tn5kv Před 3 lety

    Thank you

  • @fearthequeer2746
    @fearthequeer2746 Před 8 lety

    Love this video. You go Lea!

  • @djgeez1399
    @djgeez1399 Před 3 lety +1

    We love you too!!

  • @sylviem.1299
    @sylviem.1299 Před 4 lety +1

    Breath of fresh f**k**g fantastic air. Love her.

  • @tokyorosa
    @tokyorosa Před 9 lety +1

    I adore Lea and I'm so glad to see her in any capacity, clothes on or off (though I'm sure I'd choose off if I were ever to be given the choice).
    I once read a bit of Buddhist advice that said "Make positive effort for the good." And Lea does that. Every part of her does that.

  • @Christina-uq4bw
    @Christina-uq4bw Před 9 lety

    I CRIED WHEN SHE MENTIONED THR SHOW I LOVE HER SFM

  • @bijanlove8000
    @bijanlove8000 Před 7 lety

    I adore this human being!

  • @LenizC889
    @LenizC889 Před 9 lety

    What a beautiful and inspirational woman. I wish this was the kind of people social media glorifies everyday and that appear in fashion magazines every month, because this is a true role model. Gotta love Lea DeLaria