Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner: 50 years of love and laughs Comedian Lily Tomlin and Producer Jane Wagner talk to Christiane Amanpour about their decades-long partnership in life and art
At 8:00 when Lily realizes she's rambling a bit and apologized and that Jane immediately turns toward her partner, to look at her directly ignoring the camera entirely was so beautiful. It was a silent show of support that's so gorgeous about their relationship.
I normally watch a video in it's entirety before jumping down to the comments but I just paused it at 8:13 thinking "I have to see if anyone else is picking up on this too"
@@TheKitchenerLeslie Ignorance abounds. It always seems to me that the people that attack gays, question their own sexual orientation. Think about that for a spell.
Lily is a national treasure! Good to see her with Jane and relating their lives together and my word, 50 years together, collaborating, cohabitating, living through and being a part of what I still call Gay Liberation (inclusive of LGBTQ folks) has been extraordinary. As a gay man of 66 I can appreciate their journey. I hope they continue entertaining us and wish them well.
The first 20 minutes of Search the most brilliant humor I have ever seen. I saw Lily in the 70's and last year and she has not lost a thing, still solo talented.
Jane and Lilly are even more beautiful now. Im 54 and somehow, I always knew. Alot for a 4 year old who told his mother proudly that he was going to marry Robin the "boy wonder" not Batman. It only seemed natural to marry the person you love. I loved Robin. Why not? Thanks Jane. Thanks Lilly You led the way.
Thanks so much for posting...they both are true American Icons and have enhanced our culture with such love and humor and humanity. Long live Jane and Lily !
I would have paid money & gone to a theatre to watch this interview. I cannot thank the you enough for posting this. Two remarkable women and thanks to you, me here in England got to see it. For that I am much obliged.
Nooooo! I was just saying this morning that I had hoped that Grace and Frankie would go on for several more seasons! I absolutely love that show! I have binge watched it and started it over again several times. It's just phenomenal in every way. The actors are perfect in their parts and the writers have done such a fantastic job! This makes me so sad! Regardless, I love Lily and her wife Jane is absolutely gorgeous! How wonderful that they've been together for 50 years! I so enjoyed this interview!
I grew up in a house where I had an understanding of the LGBTQ community because of some of my relatives. I'm a 55 yo straight woman who is so glad that I have now seen where all states allow gay marriage. Where we have gay characters on TV and movies . And where we interview gay couples just like straight couples. I know there is still more to do but I'm glad to live in a time where it is so much more accepted on such an open stage.
@@TheKitchenerLeslie ..the same could be said for my lifestyle..being child free. But this is my life and that is their life and no one says you have to be part of that community.
I now have 2 terrific couples that I can watch and make me feel happy, Michelle and Barrack, and Jane and Lily. Wish my parents would have been like either of these couples.
Xena, thanks for reintroducing me to Lily and Jane. This is a most fascinating and revealing interview. The best compliment I ever received came from my partner who referred to me as "a natural feminist." I am a straight man who is not very proud of my sex thus far. Thank you again. They are 2 very brilliant women.
Grace and Frankie is my show! Have watched Lily for decades but never saw any of her shows on stage live. Perhaps I can find her on dvds. Amazing how her and Jane were unique in looks, now they’ve truly become one! ❤️❤️❤️
Christiane Amanpour did a really great job with this interiew. It's nice to see a host delve beyond the superficial content while still being respectful of the guests and showing genuine understanding. Love learning more about these icons.
So love Lily Tomlin & her art of comedy a dear gem! Read and enjoyed the book~ Lily Tomlin: The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe written by Jane Wagner's wonderful prose! Never saw the play~ oh would love Lily to do so now :) Still a contemporary masterpiece. Highly recommend!
They paved the way for the rest of us.... I love Lily and Jane, thank you for being you; and being such a bold, fearless voice for others that are too quiet. Super grateful 🎭🎬🖤🙏🏽
i was in high school when I watched Lily on Laugh In. Edith Ann and Ernestine the phone operator. The incredible shrinking woman, is still relevant today.
Christiane I applaud your interviewing style and have enjoyed watching you for years. Lily and Jane thank you for your brilliant, brilliant writing and delivery of intelligent comedy. At times pointing out the absurd that causes me to reflect on my own interactions and relationships.
I love Lily Tomlin and I love Jane Wagner they are two of my favorite celebrities I can’t believe that they are both married to each other and also Lillys good friends with Jane Fonda which is good and they did a movie that’s called 9 to 5 with their friend Dolly Parton and I love Dolly Parton and I love Jane Fonda and I love this video and I’m so glad that I got to hear both of their voices I love both of them and I think they’re both living legends I’m so glad that I got to hear their voices I’m so glad that I got to hear Lillys voice and Jane’s voice
We have just been together for 20 years. We found each other later in life. If only we could get to 50 and still be in love as much as these 2. (We would be 95 & 96, but no matter how many years, I am grateful for any and all) ...”Grace & Frankie”
I grew up watching the magic school bus all the time. When I was first coming to terms with being gay, finding out my that the voice actress of my favorite teacher is also gay just made it so much easier. Love you Lily
i like the show, i respect this person and her joke, i am glad that couple regardless of their choice stay together for a long time and stay in love with each other
Lily and Jane, what an amazing couple! Brilliant, talented, creative, funny! Thank you for sharing your story in such an honest and affirming way. Such fabulous role models and heroes! www.queercafe.net
At 8:00 when Lily realizes she's rambling a bit and apologized and that Jane immediately turns toward her partner, to look at her directly ignoring the camera entirely was so beautiful. It was a silent show of support that's so gorgeous about their relationship.
I normally watch a video in it's entirety before jumping down to the comments but I just paused it at 8:13 thinking "I have to see if anyone else is picking up on this too"
Lily will always be one of the best. I’ve adored her since the 70’s.. Hats off to both for loving each other all these years..
She was never that funny.
What a terrific couple... thank heavens they are received like any other longterm pair now. It’s no small thing, regardless of their orientation!
How so? Global warming is a threat to mankind... and so is homosexuality.
@@TheKitchenerLeslie Ignorance abounds. It always seems to me that the people that attack gays, question their own sexual orientation. Think about that for a spell.
@@conniebarnes9274 Just your opinions and conspiracy theories... not to be taken internally. Namaste.
@@TheKitchenerLeslie ?
Your therapist still lets you act out the Juicy Scenes from Taxi Driver, huh? That’s touching, Ti Pickle.
I've always looked up to Lily as a woman ahead of her time and am so happy for her and Jane and their beautiful relationship.
She was OF her time, not ahead!
Lily is a national treasure! Good to see her with Jane and relating their lives together and my word, 50 years together, collaborating, cohabitating, living through and being a part of what I still call Gay Liberation (inclusive of LGBTQ folks) has been extraordinary. As a gay man of 66 I can appreciate their journey. I hope they continue entertaining us and wish them well.
they sure look great at 80 and 84 years old.
Wow. Lillly tomlin rules!
Facelifts!
Yes they do!!
They love each other so much is soooo cute.
The first 20 minutes of Search the most brilliant humor I have ever seen. I saw Lily in the 70's and last year and she has not lost a thing, still solo talented.
Jane and Lilly are even more beautiful now. Im 54 and somehow, I always knew. Alot for a 4 year old who told his mother proudly that he was going to marry Robin the "boy wonder" not Batman. It only seemed natural to marry the person you love. I loved Robin. Why not? Thanks Jane.
Thanks Lilly
You led the way.
Good for you, David and I support you. Have a great evening.
Mickey Rosa thank you so much!
@@davidfryer9359 You're welcome.
Lol
Thanks so much for posting...they both are true American Icons and have enhanced our culture with such love and humor and humanity. Long live Jane and Lily !
I love Lily!! Lily and Jane are a beautiful couple. It does my heart good seeing people at their age so in love with each other. :D
How sweet of Lily to be so concerned about her Mom and Jane also.... we all want love ♥️
I would have paid money & gone to a theatre to watch this interview.
I cannot thank the you enough for posting this.
Two remarkable women and thanks to you, me here in England got to see it. For that I am much obliged.
She has the most fabulous spirit!!! I really love Lily Tomlin.
Nooooo! I was just saying this morning that I had hoped that Grace and Frankie would go on for several more seasons! I absolutely love that show! I have binge watched it and started it over again several times. It's just phenomenal in every way. The actors are perfect in their parts and the writers have done such a fantastic job! This makes me so sad! Regardless, I love Lily and her wife Jane is absolutely gorgeous! How wonderful that they've been together for 50 years! I so enjoyed this interview!
I grew up in a house where I had an understanding of the LGBTQ community because of some of my relatives. I'm a 55 yo straight woman who is so glad that I have now seen where all states allow gay marriage. Where we have gay characters on TV and movies . And where we interview gay couples just like straight couples. I know there is still more to do but I'm glad to live in a time where it is so much more accepted on such an open stage.
Why? It's counter to evolution.
@@TheKitchenerLeslie ..the same could be said for my lifestyle..being child free. But this is my life and that is their life and no one says you have to be part of that community.
@@sburris65 It's not the same thing. Nice try!
See mygenes.co.nz!
Thanks so much for that… 💯
A joke told by Lily. Have you ever noticed when you are the last person standing in a long line that you feel better when someone stands behind you?
My father could not stop laughing at Ernestine the telephone operator. And the AT&T jokes would fly today!
They sure would! She should do some more of that character at some point! Show the kids what real comedy is!
I found that hilarious!!
Wow. This is historic & a long time coming. Finally perfectly free.
@Teena Brunk that's more of an aging thing i think
It’s about time
I wouldn't say perfectly free but we have came a long way but like women and minorities They definitely have paved a way thank you Lily & Jane
Lily was a coward for only the majority of her life.
@@jeffreyj3906 Paved the way for destruction.
I now have 2 terrific couples that I can watch and make me feel happy, Michelle and Barrack, and Jane and Lily. Wish my parents would have been like either of these couples.
Love is rare and these two look very happy congragulatons
These two are seriously couples goals....50 years and they still love and support each other dearly
Xena, thanks for reintroducing me to Lily and Jane. This is a most fascinating and revealing interview. The best compliment I ever received came from my partner who referred to me as "a natural feminist." I am a straight man who is not very proud of my sex thus far. Thank you again. They are 2 very brilliant women.
Feminism is anti-evolution... or you're in denial
@@TheKitchenerLeslie please explain?
too adorable - thank you for posting
Grace and Frankie is my show! Have watched Lily for decades but never saw any of her shows on stage live. Perhaps I can find her on dvds. Amazing how her and Jane were unique in looks, now they’ve truly become one! ❤️❤️❤️
Love Grace and Frankie,can't wait for the next season!
You can find her live shows on CZcams! I just watched one and was astounded at their combined brilliance of writing and performance :)
How fun for the both of you to be creative together in your careers and personal lives. Thanks for the memories Lilly and Jane...
I’m gonna be 24 years with my husband, I wanna make it to 50 years and more lol Love their relationship ❤️ God bless them both ❤️❤️
The creative team and the life bond they comprise are a treasure.
"One ring dingyy" I loved it.
Christiane Amanpour did a really great job with this interiew. It's nice to see a host delve beyond the superficial content while still being respectful of the guests and showing genuine understanding. Love learning more about these icons.
I love these two so much
When Lily at the end says this would be the 7th and last season of Grace and Frankie, you can see she is so moved, my heart is breaking 😢
Lily Tomlin was trying so hard not to laugh in the beginning it’s soo hilarious! So much love to them both! ✌️
Love these women for their courage, humor, intelligence and for being fabulous role models!
You must hate humanity if you want it to be discontinued.
So love Lily Tomlin & her art of comedy a dear gem! Read and enjoyed the book~ Lily Tomlin: The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe written by Jane Wagner's wonderful prose!
Never saw the play~ oh would love Lily to do so now :) Still a contemporary masterpiece. Highly recommend!
the series would be great to start up again...years later, please we love you!
They paved the way for the rest of us.... I love Lily and Jane, thank you for being you; and being such a bold, fearless voice for others that are too quiet. Super grateful 🎭🎬🖤🙏🏽
Jane is so adorable!
Wonderful that your love has lasted. Lilly your an amazing artist!! Jane yuh our and amazing artist writer. Thanks for sharing!! ❤😊🐢
i was in high school when I watched Lily on Laugh In. Edith Ann and Ernestine the phone operator. The incredible shrinking
woman, is still relevant today.
I think Lilly is a world treasure. I truly admire this woman. She has such an artist mind. I really just admire and adore her
Christiane I applaud your interviewing style and have enjoyed watching you for years. Lily and Jane thank you for your brilliant, brilliant writing and delivery of intelligent comedy. At times pointing out the absurd that causes me to reflect on my own interactions and relationships.
I think it's lovely that they have been together for such a long time, Hollywood relationship sucess story for sure! ♥️
Thank you 🕊. All 3 of you are inspiring, intelligent and so beautiful. Lovely Ladies ✨
I loved all Lily's characters so much. I wish they were real people themselves.
OMG !! Never knew .. no wonder my mom thought i was nuts fancying Lily. She is still beautiful no matter.
To be in a room just to hear the stories, the life experiences of these two Ladies. They are too precious.
Stories about eating pussy? You must be a voyeur.
I love Lily Tomlin and I love Jane Wagner they are two of my favorite celebrities I can’t believe that they are both married to each other and also Lillys good friends with Jane Fonda which is good and they did a movie that’s called 9 to 5 with their friend Dolly Parton and I love Dolly Parton and I love Jane Fonda and I love this video and I’m so glad that I got to hear both of their voices I love both of them and I think they’re both living legends I’m so glad that I got to hear their voices I’m so glad that I got to hear Lillys voice and Jane’s voice
Beautiful these too are goals for all of us love 💕 they respect one another and so much love
Wow. This is 80 these days? They have both aged soooooo well.
I killed the boss, you think their not gonna fire me for something like that????.......BEST LINE in that movie.
Joe Schmoe I’m a murderess 🤣🤣😂😂😂 I love that movie
I love this.
We have just been together for 20 years. We found each other later in life. If only we could get to 50 and still be in love as much as these 2. (We would be 95 & 96, but no matter how many years, I am grateful for any and all)
...”Grace & Frankie”
Grace and Frankie is astonishingly good!!!
I was in college when Lily did her “one ringy dingy.” We did study breaks to watch Saturday Night Live....
Lori Smith It was on Laugh In not SNL
You go ladies.
Wonderful, brilliant women.
I wish that Jane had spoken more..
We love you Lily Tomlin and what a amazing women you are and what a great couple… ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Such sweethearts i wish them a long and happy life together
Love, love, LOVE you two gals!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Love them!
Gotta love these ladies!
No reason to... unless being a liar is an enviable trait.
@@emilys6247 Call it what you want, I call it Free Speech... MAGA!
SOOOOOO AMAZING.... SUCH BEAUTIFUL SOULS...LOVE THESE LADIES :)
Lily wasn't that funny.
I grew up watching the magic school bus all the time. When I was first coming to terms with being gay, finding out my that the voice actress of my favorite teacher is also gay just made it so much easier. Love you Lily
It's so great to see them together.
I was lucky to have seen the show described in Santa Fe years ago. What a thrill it was.
She was so good...one ringy dingy
Beautiful couple 💕
They say when you find someone you love and they favor your looks, it's a good thing. Lily and Jane look so much alike and I can see the love.
Lily and Jane 🌷
Gavin and Bruce the Fist 🌷
So WONDERFUL 😁😁😁
Love them ❤️
Both of them look amazing to be 80 and 84 years old. They have great genes 🧬! 💯
These two are just so sweet
I love these two brilliant and wonderful woman.
When you find the right person, you've found the right person. Most of us will never know this privilege.
Wonderful Women ! Talented & Really Intelligent ! ❤️👌🏼👍🏼🙏🏼💫✨
Lily is great.
beautiful and fifty years togther god bless
We rarely see Jane on tv. You should have had more questions for her. I’d have enjoyed that.
I certainly would have enjoyed it too. Jane is just gorgeous! Lily is as well!
They've been deeply closeted for so long... ashamed
@A H she doesn't have any
Is a little girl I absolutely loved watching you Lily Tomlin. Also you and your wife look exactly alike you could be sisters
So enjoyed you in Laugh IN. You are so talented, you brought me laughter. Thank you.
Beautiful people lovey spirits 💕💝👀
The recording volume could be a bit higher.
Wonderful conversation and interview.
dreamervanroom I thought it was my iPad that was having volume issues
Such a great couple!
i like the show, i respect this person and her joke, i am glad that couple regardless of their choice stay together for a long time and stay in love with each other
It is not a choice to be gay, a human is born that way. When will ALL other humans understand that?
Power to them both
I love these two.....they are funny
I wish I knew what they said - there’s no captions & no transcripts available for deaf people like me. Love Lily - would love to know abt them. 😊💜
What awesome people interviewer included
Did Lilly say they are working on something with 9 to 5?! I'd love to see a follow up or something of that!
Angie Quinn yes a sequel is being written according to her and Jane Fonda
Talk about deja Vu. Lil😂y s bag lady actually showed up one day on sidewalk and asked me," Wanna buy a potholder? I just got out!" True story.
Great couple. Joy
Good interviewer! great couple!
Jane sounds like Betty White
Lily and Jane, what an amazing couple! Brilliant, talented, creative, funny! Thank you for sharing your story in such an honest and affirming way. Such fabulous role models and heroes! www.queercafe.net
They make me believe love exists!
They look like three different ages of the same woman
Yay!!!
Oh wow!