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  • She's the star of the trailblazing show Pose, but this fierce transgender model and actress wasn’t always the epitome of confidence. Watch Dominique Jackson's inspiring journey to finding success in this episode of #DefiningMoments.
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  • @MiguelAlves1
    @MiguelAlves1 Před 3 lety +4633

    The level of respect that I have for this woman is unmeasurable

    • @akiinefaexperiencinglife
      @akiinefaexperiencinglife Před 3 lety +53

      I love her

    • @JordanWilliams-ix2td
      @JordanWilliams-ix2td Před 3 lety +15

      this is not a woman

    • @JordanWilliams-ix2td
      @JordanWilliams-ix2td Před 3 lety +10

      @Mikayla Raymond im not a transphob. its literal basic FACTS! a man can never be a women & vise versa. dowsnt matter how much surgery you have. men & women are biologically not the same & will never be. just because you feel like something doesnt mean you are physically. if i said i feel like a pig does that make me a pig? exactly

    • @user-it2rk7yz2i
      @user-it2rk7yz2i Před 3 lety +17

      Immeasurable*

    • @pixelpaper100
      @pixelpaper100 Před 3 lety +131

      @@JordanWilliams-ix2td update your biology facts❤️

  • @anthaneemedina-searcy5789
    @anthaneemedina-searcy5789 Před 3 lety +1837

    I mean she did say: I AM BALLROOM
    I don't see the lie.

    • @sundae6969
      @sundae6969 Před 3 lety +55

      They wasn't ready for her. The new girls couldn't take a legend. An Icon

    • @ginabattz9716
      @ginabattz9716 Před 3 lety

      👏👏👏👏👏👏❣️

    • @1934jackson
      @1934jackson Před 3 lety +9

      Right!!! I’m still mad about how they tried her on Legendary.

    • @user-nubiangoddess
      @user-nubiangoddess Před 3 lety +6

      @@1934jackson she should av been the main person there

    • @1934jackson
      @1934jackson Před 3 lety +13

      @@user-nubiangoddess Correct, but i don’t think HBO is ready for Hardcore, Cut Throat Ball Room lol.

  • @frankiphoenix8699
    @frankiphoenix8699 Před 3 lety +1601

    As a Black transwoman seeing another woman who I highly relate to living her dreams on the other side, this entire documentary is making me re-evaluate my entire existence. THANKFUL

    • @eduardochavacano
      @eduardochavacano Před 3 lety +4

      i dont get trans. But she is amazing. she makes it cool.

    • @1972achin
      @1972achin Před 3 lety +25

      Franki Phoenix
      Know that you are loved. Know that you have the right to be you. Don't ever let anyone tell you differently.

    • @victoriedits
      @victoriedits Před 3 lety +9

      pardon me if this is totally random and unwelcomed, but you're gorgeous

    • @CherryCowgirl
      @CherryCowgirl Před 3 lety +26

      @@eduardochavacano trans has always been cool. Also don't build that stigma that only she can rock it. Masc trans women are also valid.

    • @myathegrandma
      @myathegrandma Před 2 lety +1

      @@victoriedits yes she is!

  • @blackchinadoll22
    @blackchinadoll22 Před 3 lety +471

    When she said “ sometimes I felt like I wasn’t gonna make it out the car, but have to get in another one “ my God my heart goes out to this community, they overcame so much !!

  • @diontawilliams7059
    @diontawilliams7059 Před 3 lety +3891

    The pose producers picked the Best woman to portray such a multi-faceted heroine like Elektra Wintour. Underneath Elektra's shallow diva attitude and meaness, is a woman who grew up in a generation where trans wasn't tolerated, she went thru traumatic periods in her life before discovering who she was and had to put a tough, ruthless exterior in order to survive in this vicious society

    • @elenapopovic2527
      @elenapopovic2527 Před 3 lety +52

      Yes! I cant imagine anyone else in that role.

    • @beepadas
      @beepadas Před 3 lety +75

      i love how her storyline focuses on this ''underground'' aspect, where elektra felt like she had to conform to societal gender-roles and be 100% feminine. Which has made her cold and harsh towards everyone who wasn't up to ''her level of femininity''. Elektra represents the struggle of internalized transphobia and how to heal from it. She struggles. It's not a one-moment scene where she's suddenly a happy person, filled with joy and compassion. Rather the real struggle of peaks and valleys in this progress of self-love and acceptance.
      I think she's often overlooked as the read-you-to-filth diva but her humanity, her anger, her cold-hearted reactions and even her empathy in all the low moments of blanca are what makes elektra a realistic character. Through it all she became the one character that i cannot relate to one bit but feel most connected to because she is so REAL.

    • @NurashikinBinteARahim
      @NurashikinBinteARahim Před 3 lety +15

      queens are like that. dominating, ruthless, because she has to be with all the knives shes getting thrown at her back. she has her children's/kingdom's interest at heart, just dont forget.

    • @eileenponce4899
      @eileenponce4899 Před 3 lety +6

      I love every word of ur description! Thank u ✨

    • @neilsunn
      @neilsunn Před rokem

      @@NurashikinBinteARahim OMG you are not from the Pacific N.W. Perhaps some introspective may expand your awareness.

  • @jamessolo3815
    @jamessolo3815 Před 3 lety +804

    Dominique wasn’t acting in Pose, She is her. Elektra is Domi ❤️

    • @frenchartantiquesparis424
      @frenchartantiquesparis424 Před 2 lety +25

      Yes, totally. She didnt need to act.

    • @natashamczeal8589
      @natashamczeal8589 Před 2 lety +22

      I said the same thing. The entire cast was phenomenal in Pose. Their emotion was based on real life experience.

    • @hanbury22
      @hanbury22 Před 2 lety +9

      That is what I felt when I started watching the show. She’s living her dream.

  • @lizaaay5
    @lizaaay5 Před 2 lety +239

    I remember seeing her POSE for the first time, I was mesmerized. The way she held herself on the show was so refreshing , but seeing that she is just as wholesome in real life is crazy

  • @thandomatebese6199
    @thandomatebese6199 Před 3 lety +846

    Wow! "I didn't celebrate myself by putting up photos, I was living in survival mode". That hit hard. I'm not even trans, just a black women trying to make my way in this world. It's been 3 years since I bought my flat and I don't have any pictures up and I just figured out why. Now I feel really sad.

    • @justicejoycetv
      @justicejoycetv Před 3 lety +32

      Honestly. Friends from other countries swear it's such an American thing. I had to explain I've never done such *only now did I put up a gallery wall going up the stairs is to show my child they are growing, winning and should reminisce + celebrate themselves.* So, my point ... Don't feel bad. I just hung personal pictures in 2019. First time ever.

    • @desijmlucas
      @desijmlucas Před 3 lety +2

      I can relate!

    • @oshunrose5303
      @oshunrose5303 Před 2 lety +12

      GIRL SAME! I just finished watching it and I started thinking about the places I've lived since I left home 20 years ago and I have never had more than a few pictures up on the refrigerator. Even now at 38 I still don't. That definitely hit hard. Sometimes as a black woman I feel like I can't ever rest.

    • @thandomatebese6199
      @thandomatebese6199 Před 2 lety +10

      @@oshunrose5303 Never. Everyday I'm reminded how the world is not for me. It's like constantly walking on thin ice. There's no rest.

    • @Dataisthetruth
      @Dataisthetruth Před 2 lety +8

      Same. I have been living in survival mode since I turned 18. It’s been hard. I do know that when I do put pictures up, i will put up pictures of nature. 🙂

  • @adhityanaseer1851
    @adhityanaseer1851 Před 3 lety +1904

    Dominique as storm from x-men

  • @laurengospodnetic5146
    @laurengospodnetic5146 Před 3 lety +875

    "Run" was her ancestors speaking to her to lead her to her destiny

    • @talcareyifill5937
      @talcareyifill5937 Před 3 lety

      Run....its what Black woman do best...

    • @shirajai
      @shirajai Před 3 lety +48

      @@talcareyifill5937 I don’t know if that’s an insult or a compliment 🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @xav96
      @xav96 Před 3 lety +21

      @@shirajai right like there isn’t a stereotype on black men not sticking around 🙁

    • @shirajai
      @shirajai Před 3 lety +5

      @@xav96 there is

    • @xav96
      @xav96 Před 3 lety +1

      @@shirajai yup

  • @ddias09
    @ddias09 Před 3 lety +374

    the joy in her face when she showed her apartment to her mother...
    I burst out crying

    • @goclunker
      @goclunker Před 3 lety +25

      That was her aunt, her mom sadly is still having a hard time accepting her

    • @muffincandle1413
      @muffincandle1413 Před 2 lety +2

      Her mother sounds like an idiot anyway. Over religious nutcases usually are 🙄

    • @joshua2764
      @joshua2764 Před rokem +2

      @@goclunkerthat is her mom tho…

    • @goclunker
      @goclunker Před rokem

      @@joshua2764 bruh🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @Zyryne1
      @Zyryne1 Před 10 měsíci

      That part! 😊❤

  • @bisousbe
    @bisousbe Před 3 lety +721

    thank you for existing Madamn Dominique🥺i cried watching this

  • @patrickkelmer6290
    @patrickkelmer6290 Před 3 lety +2090

    I find it so inspirational how far she has come after all she went through.

  • @JeanEDolin
    @JeanEDolin Před 3 lety +1475

    When I hear stories of black LGbT people specially TRANS, I wanna cry. They are so resilient and so patient with life. I am so grateful for their courage, talent, and perseverance.

    • @zindzelelelitte977
      @zindzelelelitte977 Před 3 lety +24

      im through only the first minutes and her mother continuing to misgender her bothers me
      edit: i see a lot of the mothers side of the story and im proud of her and her child for being able to mend the mother daughter relationship that was destroyed. shes growing

    • @alfa2324
      @alfa2324 Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you 🙏

    • @Chxzzy101
      @Chxzzy101 Před 3 lety +1

      Thank u for that

    • @oscark5264
      @oscark5264 Před 2 lety +1

      Same for brown people. 😔

  • @awakeningforce
    @awakeningforce Před 2 lety +571

    Everytime her mother misgenders her it literally feels like a dagger to my heart. After years of my own mother misgendering me it really saddens me. It has taken years for my mother to finally try and refer to me as her daughter. After a major breakdown she finally realized how important it was for me to be referred to as she. It is little affirming comments like that, that can make or break a trans person.

    • @user-jf5ku5hb3q
      @user-jf5ku5hb3q Před rokem +12

      I sorry you had to go through that I'm no trans but I support you guys

    • @neilsunn
      @neilsunn Před rokem +1

      Somehow parents aren't all wise. We make wrong decisions. Loving our child is not in question, ever. No dagger, dear one. They begat and honed a fine person

    • @neilsunn
      @neilsunn Před rokem +3

      Buck up. You have caring folk. Plenty of love with you. Takes times at times. It gets better.

    • @awakeningforce
      @awakeningforce Před rokem +4

      @@neilsunn as I am aware. I was merely sharing MY experience. I have no hate but LOTS of love for any parents out there struggling with acceptance of a trans kid, because I understand both sides. My mom needed time.

    • @awakeningforce
      @awakeningforce Před rokem +3

      @@neilsunn Also, if you are not trans then you would not understand. Someone's lived experience is different then just reading about someone's experience online.

  • @poojadogra3565
    @poojadogra3565 Před 2 lety +23

    She was born for role of Elektra. ...can't imagine anybody else playing that role....its iconic!!!!

  • @tonianderson7706
    @tonianderson7706 Před 3 lety +778

    Each time she heard "run", she listened...it's critical to connect and honor your intuition...your only true protection!

    • @Angela-ot7es
      @Angela-ot7es Před 2 lety +13

      Very true. I recently reconnected with my intuition. It's never wrong.

    • @BreGrateful
      @BreGrateful Před rokem +6

      Yassss I completely agreed. My best blessings in this world came when I heard that
      ittle voice and listened to it.

  • @QueerIsHere
    @QueerIsHere Před 3 lety +720

    I'm from Trinidad and Tobago, I still live here and you Dominique is a true inspiration to me. Inlove u so much

    • @camecex
      @camecex Před 3 lety +16

      Seeing the Trinidad flag made me smile.

    • @QueerIsHere
      @QueerIsHere Před 3 lety +2

      @@camecex same

    • @nkeseroberts
      @nkeseroberts Před 3 lety +1

      Same💙

    • @cat-alina8139
      @cat-alina8139 Před 3 lety +1

      I hope you ok.... Peace

    • @shannonstewart4792
      @shannonstewart4792 Před 3 lety +2

      I pray you have peace and love and if you don't you come here to the usa. You will find those things you want and more.

  • @zachcoffell8808
    @zachcoffell8808 Před rokem +81

    I now fully understand why she able to make her role in Pose so powerful. Specifically the scene in season three when Elektra is at her mother’s home. In that scene, Dominique showed through the character that she was playing and she injected real emotion into the dialogue. You really felt Elektra’s pain because her actress had experienced either the same or a similar situation in her real past. The immeasurable amount of respect that I have for this beautiful tower of a woman is remarkable.

    • @Zyryne1
      @Zyryne1 Před 10 měsíci +3

      That island accent coming out was legit AF. 😊❤

  • @womencreativeschat4879
    @womencreativeschat4879 Před 3 lety +315

    I love that her Mom said towards the end - “I am growing daily…” that’s an act of love. ❤️🌈

    • @Zyryne1
      @Zyryne1 Před 10 měsíci +1

      And I'm thankful her mother is tractable. So many times it doesn't go anything like that. 😊❤

    • @YourGirlFlav
      @YourGirlFlav Před 2 měsíci

      Yes, she loves her child and that's what matters! It's hard for someone to reprogram themselves after thinking a certain way for so long. The fact that she's open to it despite her own upbringing is beautiful!

  • @DMontero17
    @DMontero17 Před 3 lety +680

    I get why some people say that Dominique is not a woman, and she will never be one... because she is clearly a Goddess... and that is the absolute truth.

    • @TorreyTy
      @TorreyTy Před 3 lety +77

      You almost had me in the first half not even gonna lie lol

    • @kimberlyk1795
      @kimberlyk1795 Před 3 lety +55

      Not only is she a woman but she’s one of the most stunning women I’ve ever laid my eyes on

    • @karajo77
      @karajo77 Před 2 lety +6

      She looks like a woman but biologically always be a man....

    • @DMontero17
      @DMontero17 Před 2 lety +58

      @@karajo77 Why is so important for you to come and disqualify her? I praise her because I believe she is a strong role model for many young LGBT people, I praise her because I believe she is a great actress, what is your motivation? What is it that you feel the need to take some time log in to CZcams, search for this video and comment what you just wrote? If you don't feel comfortable, honey there are millions over millions of other videos, why are you here?

    • @ciobalina7445
      @ciobalina7445 Před 2 lety +13

      @@DMontero17 It really matter what someone online writes, really it doesn't. Yes, biologically she will always have some male traits, like DNA. So what? I think for women like her it doesn't much matter, once you accept yourself and learn to love yourself.

  • @beevegan6889
    @beevegan6889 Před 3 lety +452

    Dominique is the epitome of grace and elegance. She reminds me of Naomi!!!

  • @rachellewilson4369
    @rachellewilson4369 Před 7 měsíci +9

    I am a 68 year old Black lesbian. Who has tried to understand Trans people and have struggled with my own prejudice and bigotry. Listening and hearing Dominique has lifted a burden from my heart. Thank you!!!!!

  • @AsudeRana
    @AsudeRana Před 3 lety +287

    This woman... She's an icon she's a legend and she is the MOMENT.

  • @whorrorstories4485
    @whorrorstories4485 Před 3 lety +456

    She absolutely STOLE every scene she was in, in Pose. I was so excited to see she’s on American Gods. Ugh she’s always impeccably dressed and groomed and put together. Wonderful episode/documentary

    • @Tessasevieux
      @Tessasevieux Před 3 lety +4

      Literally love her!!!!!! She’s that gworl

    • @eduardochavacano
      @eduardochavacano Před 3 lety

      i only want to see her in pose. I dont like Blanca at all. Blanca is depressing.

    • @user-lb6ml8or4r
      @user-lb6ml8or4r Před 2 lety +9

      @@eduardochavacano blanca is literally the best what you on about

  • @lizarrington3636
    @lizarrington3636 Před 3 lety +440

    I love Dominique. She has such a fierce walk like yes honey.

    • @kaijake1481
      @kaijake1481 Před 3 lety +3

      I love her but watching Pose series and how Elektra read other girls can cause you PTSD lol

    • @lizarrington3636
      @lizarrington3636 Před 3 lety +9

      @@kaijake1481 Fr. Imagine getting read by elektra... Jesus u won't get back up from those roasts 😂

    • @eduardochavacano
      @eduardochavacano Před 3 lety +1

      she’d make a better Storm than Halle Berry.

  • @aiba6540
    @aiba6540 Před 3 lety +94

    Her brother is such a sweet soul.

    • @malakcanvas
      @malakcanvas Před 3 lety +5

      Agreed. Her brother is so loving.

  • @griselrodriguez4802
    @griselrodriguez4802 Před 3 lety +352

    Dominique has opened my eyes to the struggles of transgender women! She is brave, beautiful, talented, wise, and insightful and has become one of my favorite actresses of all time. I love hearing her story and honestly it has inspired me to change many preconcieved views that I had had of transgender people. I give praise to Dominique and to the other cast members of Pose. Thank you for educating me about the struggles of my transgender sisters ❤ I truly wish to see more of her talents.

    • @dindyluvsfall1198
      @dindyluvsfall1198 Před 3 lety +7

      Her words can lift up anybody, even if their straight with low self esteem, to be who they want to be and keep your head up and to love yourself.

    • @deliaalvis2630
      @deliaalvis2630 Před 3 lety +9

      MJ Rodriguez did the same for me and this show really changed me and my life for the better 💓

  • @IronAngel505
    @IronAngel505 Před 3 lety +694

    Unless my child is doing something that would put the household in danger; drugs, gang banging, threatening the family with violence, I would never shun my child. I'm the mother, it's my job to always love and protect. I've had people ask what would I do if my child were lesbian, it's love and protect my child. Don't come for my baby, you don't want me as your enemy, you won't survive. I don't get these "parents". To let others dictate how you love and treat your kid. You birth that baby, not anyone else.

    • @maximilianasmr7202
      @maximilianasmr7202 Před 3 lety +45

      I wish my mum was like you. Bless your heart

    • @IronAngel505
      @IronAngel505 Před 3 lety +36

      @@maximilianasmr7202 I’m a protective person by nature. I’ve already had to tell my baby cousin that if no one else has his back, I do. Children should be shown unconditional love. Children are a blessing. My daughter guards my heart when I’m dealing with my depression, anxiety, and rage. She is to wonderful a person to lose. And now you’ll be in my heart as well. Wishing you the best. If you want to talk, email me. I’ll be doing a video about this on my other channel Princess Random. I want parents to stop bullying their children or accepting bullies telling them how to handle their children.

    • @sarbear1873
      @sarbear1873 Před 3 lety +10

      literalky what i’m going to be as a parent

    • @byrdtaylor5703
      @byrdtaylor5703 Před 3 lety +1

      Amen!!!!

    • @amelia9406
      @amelia9406 Před 3 lety +10

      I wish Caribbean parents were more like that

  • @kjdnyhmghfvb
    @kjdnyhmghfvb Před 3 lety +291

    I love that story at 9:04, of how the Girls came and saved Dominique, and didn't even know her from a can of unmarked paint.

    • @tula1433
      @tula1433 Před 3 lety +15

      Yes regardless of how cruel the world is to them, they are still understanding and helpful and want people to feel safe and loved. I love how most of the most hated groups of people aren’t hateful back.

  • @martab1878
    @martab1878 Před rokem +14

    “you are arming your children with knowledge” - this is so powerful 💔💔💔

  • @eviegurl7351
    @eviegurl7351 Před 2 lety +4

    Hi Dominique.. I was born and raised in Brooklyn NY and this 60 year old Grandmother loves you.. I would love to be able to one day meet you in person and just give you a big warm hug.. God bless you mama, keep on being YOU!!! ❤️

  • @quadiraowens8899
    @quadiraowens8899 Před 3 lety +445

    Her story got me in tears. God is with her leading her. This was a real life testimony to me.

    • @lalauma1
      @lalauma1 Před 3 lety +4

      Me to. Such a long journey for her. 🥺

    • @HighechelNee
      @HighechelNee Před 3 lety +4

      Absolutely sis, I always liked her but I felt something watching her she has inspired me to want to be better in my own mind...

    • @usedbyjesus
      @usedbyjesus Před 3 lety

      Naw God not telling D that...the Lord of this world is...D in the world...

    • @quadiraowens8899
      @quadiraowens8899 Před 3 lety +1

      @@usedbyjesus the devil lead you down a path of destruction and death not life.

  • @nesq4104
    @nesq4104 Před 3 lety +202

    For us new Yorkers she was highly admired and respected in the community. When tyra allure walked in the club everything stopped for her literally. She was very nice in person.

  • @EmpressChu
    @EmpressChu Před 2 lety +113

    I’m so so so so glad this woman got the role in pose, I would have never known how amazing this woman truly is

  • @belanorva
    @belanorva Před 2 lety +109

    I'm a straight woman but your story touched me to the point of making me cry. I wish you eternal happiness ! You are a wonderful woman ... I send you full of love and positive energy.

    • @tula1433
      @tula1433 Před rokem +6

      Lol she’s a straight woman too! 🔥 love ur comment ! 💕

    • @pinkcilantro4261
      @pinkcilantro4261 Před 9 měsíci

      @@tula1433shut up , you’re delusional.

  • @MrKennylen
    @MrKennylen Před 3 lety +275

    This is the first trans story that I’ve watched that left me uplifted instead of depressed! Love her freedom and victory above it all!

  • @conancat
    @conancat Před 3 lety +145

    Dominique having scenes from Pose on her wall is such a mood

  • @MissLouizza
    @MissLouizza Před 2 lety +18

    This woman went through a lot and she survived as a better human beings, she’s just so inspiring.

  • @ThePeteSandoval
    @ThePeteSandoval Před 2 lety +9

    “Having to negotiate with people for my body” that line hit deep!

  • @sherwoodausan4815
    @sherwoodausan4815 Před 3 lety +743

    Am I the only fan here who think she has similar face to Naomi Campbell?

    • @sam-cn8tu
      @sam-cn8tu Před 3 lety +84

      She gives Naomi vibes/ grace

    • @shushuwu
      @shushuwu Před 3 lety +62

      I see hints of Naomi but I look at Dominique as simply beautiful and I don’t see Naomi , when I look at her. I see Dominique.

    • @iamtheclout1912
      @iamtheclout1912 Před 3 lety +40

      She gives me Grace Jones and Cynthia Bailey face vibes

    • @Elizabethx15
      @Elizabethx15 Před 3 lety +16

      @@iamtheclout1912 Yeah her cheekbones and face structure is very similar to Cynthia Bailey. Naomi has a smaller head

    • @ajanay23
      @ajanay23 Před 3 lety

      Don't.

  • @whorrorstories4485
    @whorrorstories4485 Před 3 lety +93

    My god Dominique is extraordinarily beautiful. I’m sorry. That woman stuns me

    • @Rai_S82
      @Rai_S82 Před 3 lety +7

      Don't apologise for stating facts! ❤

    • @zodiac6669
      @zodiac6669 Před 3 lety +3

      Yes I aspire to be that confident

    • @lovelyla85
      @lovelyla85 Před 2 lety

      It’s the side profile for me 😫😫😫😻

  • @kerrybarnes989
    @kerrybarnes989 Před 3 lety +50

    I dont understand why society cant accept people for who they truly are I do. Love her such A beautiful lady

  • @JuanPabloPenaRosas
    @JuanPabloPenaRosas Před rokem +2

    Loved her walk on Christian Louboutin heels… nobody can do that with such a style! Love her

  • @mollydooker9636
    @mollydooker9636 Před 3 lety +129

    I literally first saw Dominique in the new season of American Gods. She was just struck an immediately striking woman I just googled her and now I’m here. An amazing documentary about an amazing human. Now I’m even more fascinated by her.

    • @Jumpoable
      @Jumpoable Před 3 lety

      Watch POSE!

    • @emilyhodges4983
      @emilyhodges4983 Před 3 lety +6

      I saw her in pose and literally thought they had wrongfully casted someone who wasn’t really transgender. She’s so freaking pretty i can’t

    • @annnnmorrreeeee76
      @annnnmorrreeeee76 Před 3 lety

      @@emilyhodges4983 me too when I first saw her I thought she was a theater actress used to play diva/rich woman roles lol

  • @chiphadzuwamwale3184
    @chiphadzuwamwale3184 Před 3 lety +746

    I can see a lot of people angry with her mother misgendering her. We have to understand that her mother came from a different time. She had no idea how to navigate her daughter's transition. She may never get it right, but I don't think it's on purpose or to be spiteful.

    • @winebox
      @winebox Před 3 lety +148

      I also think that there’s a good bit of mourning at the loss of someone you thought of and loved as your son. She gained a daughter but life is a process.

    • @Msvana2u
      @Msvana2u Před 3 lety +28

      @@winebox exactly... mourning not being able to embrace who heterosexual child is because of old teachings

    • @winebox
      @winebox Před 3 lety +33

      @@Msvana2u yes, but it looks as if she's trying because Mom is in the video.

    • @yourworshipthegreat7630
      @yourworshipthegreat7630 Před 3 lety +7

      "From different times"
      Parents can't be forced to "understand" any thing if they aren't comfertable with just because they give birth to people like her.
      They have the right to the life they give and if you're not comfertable with it what makes you think they should just embrace you just like that?!!

    • @HighechelNee
      @HighechelNee Před 3 lety +7

      The blessing is the are in love with one another today. Forget about their past God has blessed them..PERIOD POO

  • @TIVOSTUDIOS
    @TIVOSTUDIOS Před 3 lety +50

    she was an incredibly smart casting, i really hope that Hollywood take her on board after the show ends, I think she can elevate any project

  • @nobo8636
    @nobo8636 Před 3 lety +82

    Even though I am not trans..whatever Dominique said translated to me. Her hardships, acceptance and truly being herself gave me power. She’s a force to be reckoned with 🌟

  • @ninosimone
    @ninosimone Před 3 lety +91

    I’ve known her as Tyra and she has come a long way . I’m very proud of her . She deserves her HAPPY.🏆tens across the board .

    • @goclunker
      @goclunker Před 3 lety +1

      If you really know her, give her a big hug please. Tell her she is so important

  • @franceskanj8072
    @franceskanj8072 Před 3 lety +86

    Ballroom saved her and to acknowledge that, Dominique brought her Story to life on POSE and now through this incredible Documentary. To all the Transwomen out there, this is what to be YOUNG, GIFTED AND BLACK looks like! ✊🏿

  • @jelit1243
    @jelit1243 Před 2 lety +23

    I’ve met her many moons ago at Edelweiss and she was so kind and sweet from the moment I met her. She never gave off a catty or shady attitude. I’m very happy she is accomplishing all her achievements. Keep up the good work!

  • @kasnarfburns210
    @kasnarfburns210 Před 2 lety +15

    I so appreciate her telling her story so frankly and authentically. She's truly remarkable. I know EXACTLY what's she's talking about growing up in the Caribbean and being LGBTI. That reunion with her brother and mother brought me to tears!!!

  • @brandonedward93
    @brandonedward93 Před 3 lety +260

    I need her to write a book and name it RUN

  • @cyberboy8681
    @cyberboy8681 Před 3 lety +32

    She will forever be MOTHER ELEKTRA ABUNDANCE 😭❤️😭

  • @alanasmith4959
    @alanasmith4959 Před rokem +15

    A warrior!!! Her light is so bright, she makes the world better.
    It broke my heart to hear what Dominic went through. Thank you for showing others life can be different.

  • @angelarogers1061
    @angelarogers1061 Před 3 lety +10

    Picking you to play in POSE was the best decision that they could have made. You have a voice and you were not afraid to use it. Ms. Elektra you are on fire and I am truly honored to have watched you in POSE and someday I would definitely love to meet you.

  • @nicolemari9140
    @nicolemari9140 Před 3 lety +57

    When I was younger in the village she came up to me and told me YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL DON'T CHANGE ANYTHING ABOUT YOURSELF AND I HAVEN'T SHE HAS A BEAUTIFUL SOUL💖💖💖💖💖

  • @theRuralafricanshop
    @theRuralafricanshop Před 3 lety +80

    I just love how her voice is, with a lil grace, a lil attitude and a lil power, looooove it. She needs to adopt me as one of her kids.

  • @LadyMartinson
    @LadyMartinson Před 3 lety +99

    She is so fierce and powerful, she literally exudes pride, grace and power all at the same time when she speaks, and when she walks. She is a real-life Elektra, she could honestly step on me and I would thank her. What a queen

  • @EveryHandleIsTaken979
    @EveryHandleIsTaken979 Před 2 lety +8

    Man that voice that told Dominique to run…oooh! Thank goodness she listened! I’d love to see a movie based on her life (well made). It’s really something that she was really a ballroom kid!

  • @BElle-Ballentine
    @BElle-Ballentine Před 3 lety +55

    I hear her T&T accent peak through when she says "photos" 😊😊 Love from 🇯🇲

  • @youthoughtiwasdone7625
    @youthoughtiwasdone7625 Před 3 lety +948

    But can i just say, Elektra still has that dead body in her closet (pose s2) OK I KNOW AS OF EDITING, S3 is out, DONT SPOIIL ANYTHING FOR US. PLEASE.
    UPDATE YA'LL: I FEEL SEEN AND HEARD BY THE WRITERS OF THE SHOW IN S3. I WONT SAY HOW THEY HANDLED IT.🧡🧡🧡

    • @elrey8324
      @elrey8324 Před 3 lety +32

      😂😂😂🤣😂😂😂

    • @nic4319
      @nic4319 Před 3 lety +13

      Good for her lol

    • @tennillec8635
      @tennillec8635 Před 3 lety +82

      That’s actually a true story. This drag Queen actually had a dead body in her closet wrapped up in a similar way they wrapped it on the show.

    • @richwhitelivesmatterforsureduh
      @richwhitelivesmatterforsureduh Před 3 lety +24

      SCENTED CANDLES

    • @thibautlemaire4246
      @thibautlemaire4246 Před 3 lety +39

      @@tennillec8635 and they only discovered it after her death

  • @andyjamison-legere2862
    @andyjamison-legere2862 Před 3 lety +82

    Dominique is spectacular. She is able to make Elektra all things..stunning, caring, terrifying, loving. Her talent as an actor is mesmerizing. Like the entire Pose cast, it's impossible to take your eyes off her while on screen. The documentary is fantastic, revealing the woman behind the character. Strength, heart, bravery, true-to-self. She was born to play Elektra. Heartbreaking that this will be the last season of Pose, but there will be so much more for Dominique ahead!

  • @lucasmatheus5128
    @lucasmatheus5128 Před 2 lety +44

    she's got a point, she's an icon, she's a legend and she's the moment

  • @househeadericmd
    @househeadericmd Před 3 lety +59

    She’s infectious. Genuine, intelligent an most obviously confident. I love her energy, her self acceptance and she is so beautiful.

  • @dannij7081
    @dannij7081 Před 3 lety +14

    As a Trini 🇹🇹 girl I'm proud of her! We ALL have a path we must take. Do you!

  • @nikisetareh
    @nikisetareh Před rokem +6

    Its almost like she wasn’t even acting in pose. The Series is the best thing i have ever watched

  • @MoonColouredDemon
    @MoonColouredDemon Před 2 lety +14

    This woman deserves every success that has come her way and I hope I can continue to see her work beyond Pose and I am excited to see what she does next.

  • @kandorstevenson
    @kandorstevenson Před 3 lety +100

    POSE is not the only show she's in. I recently saw her in American Gods. And like always she is fabulous in it. Check that out! Thank you for this wonderful documentary on Dominique. Queen!

    • @randlereno9845
      @randlereno9845 Před 3 lety

      That’s a different actress who plays bilquis on American gods. But they do have a striking resemblance both very beautiful Black goddesses

    • @Borisrks
      @Borisrks Před 3 lety +6

      @@randlereno9845 Actually she's on 3rd season as Mrs World, one of the facets of Mr. World

    • @Sashakawaiicat
      @Sashakawaiicat Před 3 lety

      Yes! I was watching it literally yesterday and when she stepped out I gasped! She's amazing!

  • @desireeb374
    @desireeb374 Před 3 lety +209

    She’s in American gods too! She dominates every role she play she was made to be an actress!

    • @DivinityDivine
      @DivinityDivine Před 3 lety +1

      That’s a different actress

    • @Vincent-rq2hy
      @Vincent-rq2hy Před 3 lety +10

      @@DivinityDivine She is Ms. World in season 3

    • @desireeb374
      @desireeb374 Před 3 lety +8

      @@DivinityDivine clearly you haven’t watched the new season

    • @DivinityDivine
      @DivinityDivine Před 3 lety +4

      @@desireeb374 I checked the casting before commenting because I heard absolutely nothing about it. I have not seen season 3 but I’m glad to know she’s on there. It was that simple to say but clearly you needed an edgy response.

    • @DivinityDivine
      @DivinityDivine Před 3 lety +2

      @@Vincent-rq2hy thank you I was unaware after checking the casting and all. Definitely going to watch the show now that I know she’s in it!

  • @yulimoonshine
    @yulimoonshine Před rokem +10

    What a strong and incredible woman. What a genuine LIGHT. Seeing her with her family is so joyous, despite how hard it is with the years lost.

  • @Coco-zi3ey
    @Coco-zi3ey Před 3 lety +32

    “I need you in my life” is one of the most important things a mother can hear. Beautiful family!

  • @arielp2550
    @arielp2550 Před 3 lety +34

    As someone from Trinidad and Tobago, I'm so proud of how far she has come

  • @Jake2q
    @Jake2q Před 3 lety +576

    I already loved her, but after watching this I love her even more if possible. 😍😁🏳️‍🌈

    • @camecex
      @camecex Před 3 lety +3

      I know right. Lol

    • @Jake2q
      @Jake2q Před 3 lety +2

      @ Me too, I love the cast and the show. Everyone is brilliant. 🥰

    • @lorigee1
      @lorigee1 Před 3 lety

      Me tooooo

    • @hunterpope3369
      @hunterpope3369 Před 3 lety

      I luv how she’s from Baltimore!!!!

    • @MSMETALBABY
      @MSMETALBABY Před 3 lety

      Same here. 💖

  • @chouxdebruxelle3
    @chouxdebruxelle3 Před 2 lety +26

    Give her a show, need to see more of her. Perfect actress, perfect person… a star in all the terms… ✨ shine

  • @TheHestya
    @TheHestya Před 3 lety +41

    She's beautiful inside and out. She's so strong having gone through the things she has and remaining the beautiful person she is, working so hard to help others. I'm glad her and her mother could get to a point of telling each other they love each other, hugging, spending holidays together. It's so very sad that some people don't get that even after so much time. No one should suffer like she has suffered.

  • @slimmmmz9086
    @slimmmmz9086 Před 3 lety +35

    Love the fact that her and her mom mended their strained relationship and her brother always kept in touch with her.

  • @Beautyasintended_
    @Beautyasintended_ Před 3 lety +80

    Me and my mom stan this woman😭🤎

  • @gorefieldluvr6921
    @gorefieldluvr6921 Před 3 lety +20

    This makes pose so much more understandable. It was already so powerful but to know the story behind this actress was incredible.

  • @renewashington9119
    @renewashington9119 Před 3 lety +9

    My posture has mostly been Trash all my life. It’s True that the Way we walk thru life is Indicative of How we feel about ourselves. I have to be Constantly Mindful of my posture, to hold my head up, shoulders back, etc. I always feel better about myself.

    • @oiputthatback7361
      @oiputthatback7361 Před 3 lety

      Rene Washington : your posture may have been “ mostly trashed all your life “, but I’ll remind you that you are literally ONE in a MILLION.

  • @XianHaos
    @XianHaos Před 3 lety +414

    She has a sword collection. Just in case a fool tries it with her.

    •  Před 3 lety +13

      Haha!!😂😂 I seen that. Oh I love it.

  • @kissed_by_sunshine_10
    @kissed_by_sunshine_10 Před 3 lety +220

    The mother struggles but she loves her son and is trying to reconcile her daughter. They have both suffered. Both of them need to be loved.

    • @muffincandle1413
      @muffincandle1413 Před 2 lety +10

      The mother doesn't deserve her
      Period.

    • @areolagrandespoop7269
      @areolagrandespoop7269 Před 2 lety +7

      @@muffincandle1413 exactly if you can’t love and support your child WHO SIMPLY just wants to live life as who they truly are. YOU ARE NOT A PARENT.

  • @ridethedragon836
    @ridethedragon836 Před 2 lety +7

    She gives me so much confidence to believe in yourself and trust your intuition. She's so elegant and regal, a work of art ❤️❤️❤️

  • @shadowvampwolf
    @shadowvampwolf Před rokem +1

    only watching the first few mins and, im glad i got recommended this cause when i think of Elektra i think of anger and Domi's style of playing a villan.
    its really nice to see her normal everyday self

  • @yungtrashcan5987
    @yungtrashcan5987 Před 3 lety +98

    she makes me so happy to be black and trans! i love her

    • @armaniweeden6942
      @armaniweeden6942 Před 3 lety +3

      You and me both it takes courage to come out and live ur life on full display
      Im so inspired

    • @yaelfeder9042
      @yaelfeder9042 Před 3 lety +2

      Wish you nothing but success, happiness, and health! Also, you’re not a trashcan. No human is💗

    • @KRUX006
      @KRUX006 Před 3 lety +3

      Flourish in life queen!

  • @void________
    @void________ Před 3 lety +26

    I love how she always hits the T in her pronunciations. So precise.

  • @yahyah9184
    @yahyah9184 Před 2 lety +2

    Empress👑 Dominique 🦋you are a vision of grace and royalty spirit,inspiration of authentic truth in its purest form this is what true beauty really is.Continue to go forward fearlessly 🔥!

  • @gayvettebruce38
    @gayvettebruce38 Před 2 lety +2

    Wonderfully Made!❤️ Ms. Dominique! God Bless you and your Family! ....Comment made (02/25/22)

  • @miyahcleckley3576
    @miyahcleckley3576 Před 3 lety +144

    That is where I met my first husband... I should have left him there. Yes ma’am 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @jaiditnon8528
    @jaiditnon8528 Před 3 lety +33

    31:39 "we are the majority because if we come together we are the majority"

  • @MichelleBernardfitness
    @MichelleBernardfitness Před rokem +11

    I'm so proud of her. This gives me hope and power.

  • @teev510
    @teev510 Před 3 lety +52

    I love Ms Dominique Jackson. Her story is so inspirational and heartbreaking at the same time.. she’s overcome so many things that would break others. Her character in Pose reflects so much of her real life it makes me appreciate Elektra Abundance even more, especially when Electra was at her lowest in season 1. We love you Dominique

  • @gustipaundrasta2603
    @gustipaundrasta2603 Před 3 lety +55

    For someone that easily distracted, this documentary glued my eyes to the screen with no pause. Great great and very well put together documentary. I felt like I know her thoroughly and felt like she is my sister. Great story and great take on that story.

  • @lilrenstar1
    @lilrenstar1 Před 3 lety +27

    Dominique is shedding light for lots of ignorant folk... especially those in the Caribbean!! Fighting for equality, and a non judge-mental mindset...
    Religion- a traditional crutch... I’m so glad that I realized that being spiritual, feeling and being close with God; your personal relationship is what’s important!!! Not religion, not the show, hypocrisy, judgement! I can relate... being brought up in the “church”...
    From one West Indian to the next; Dominique you are Magic 🪄 I commend you for rising like the Phoenix that you are!!! 💋

  • @ternon83
    @ternon83 Před rokem +5

    The tears, the hope, the love.... i am always grateful to rewatch this.

  • @ChulazoPanama77
    @ChulazoPanama77 Před rokem +2

    I love ALL the ladies of "POSE", but Dominique is def my fav.

  • @Leguinan
    @Leguinan Před 3 lety +73

    She is gorgeous. I can´t believe she has never acted before! Elektra is such a complex character, season 2 is amazing. This woman should do fashion shows, campaigns, cosmetics campaings. She exhudes style. Strength, a model for trans women and for women alike, cause she is feminine, strong, tough, intelligent, smart, resilient, beautiful, qualities that anyone who identifies with the feminine cherish. Dominique is star quality human being! Love her!

  • @iamwhoiam9728
    @iamwhoiam9728 Před 3 lety +51

    My eyes wouldn’t stop tearing up. So, Inspiring!

  • @mizza9595
    @mizza9595 Před 3 lety +11

    It’s every time she enunciates her “t’s” for me ~ her strength is so beautiful ~ I hope this serves as inspiration to everyone holding themselves back.

  • @loaf88houze25
    @loaf88houze25 Před 3 lety +18

    Wow so pose is not only a job for Nique its her life. I love it even more now.