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- Sissy Spacek revisits her most iconic characters, including Holly in "Badlands," the title character in "Carrie," Loretta Lynn in "Coal Miner's Daughter," Jewel in "The Old Man & the Gun," and more. Sissy stars in "The Old Man & the Gun," out in theaters in limited release on Friday September 28th, expanding nationwide throughout October.
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I don’t think sissy gets the recognition that she deserves..
Leticia De la Cruz me either!, She gets overshadowed by Meryl Streep!, my favs are Raggedy Man, Coal Miners, and In the Bedroom
Omg raggedy man. Love that movie..
100% agree
A lamayoría del público y la prensa le gustan las artistas que dan escándalos, y Sissi no encaja en el rol. Afortunadamente
Mikhail I ❤️ Meryl in Out of Africa..
People sleep on Sissy. To me she's right up there with Streep, Sarandon, Close, et al.
She's subtle, intelligent. She's not up in peoples' faces. That may be why some don't understand her.
She definitely is; she transcends the cult following for Carrie and has solidified herself to more than just an Icon. She's a living Legend and I'm happy that they got her for this video.
Here here!!!
I definitely have, but she seems like a warm and brilliant actress!
Definitely going to check out her movies!
I met Sissy in New York .... at an event honoring the 20th anniversary of Missing. She is exactly what you see here. Charming, real, a delightful human being. I couldn't believe she talked to me for nearly 15 minutes. I loved every second of that conversation. Later that evening she introduced me as her good friend.... preceded by "what's your name again?" She's beautiful and fantastic. I love her.
She was 27 on Carrie? Jeez, she looked 17.
IKR, Funny thing about it is she had to fight for the role because the director thought she was too old. Nowadays you get thirty years old playing high school or college students.
wait WHAT???
Dang, she looked waaay younger than 17
what??
Really??
She's aged wonderfully
The years have been kind to her
Yes she has so beautiful 😍
She has. My family loves her.
@@Woozlewuzzleable she actually did get plastic surgery to make her nose smaller and her cheekbones bigger
@@Woozlewuzzleable Lol she did nothing to her face? Look again.
She's so pure. What a legend
Kyber 73
E-T.........☎️............🏠
True
100%
@@stephenson19861 n no
Notice she never stopped smiling throughout this entire interview - such a beautiful and kind spirit.
dav1237 She is so darling in real life, a character all in her own. Then when she puts on her show , and you see her (Actor Soul) and she magically turns into whom she’s portraying. I never stop and think she is acting, I just believe she is that person. Wow, so Brilliant 🎆!
I feel like she never gets any props for being such the great actress she actually is. She does wonderful in all of her films.
She constantly implies that she’s not as big of a star as other hollywood peeps, but it’s really not about that. She just enjoys acting, and takes in her career as a life encounter. The way she describes her experiences is truly beautiful.
There are “movie stars” and there are actors. Sissy is an actor. She is a master of her craft. Love you, Sissy. ❤
I was today years old when I found out that Sissy has a southern accent
Have you seen her in any performances? She has a southern accent in all of them.
She has a Texas accent
David Kimbel me too!
**An authentic Southern accent.*
Her accent is glorious! It's so grounding and peaceful. I find most southern accents are like that.
They've tried and tried again to top her performance as Carrie. Will never happen.
Tony Eckman, it will never happen.
Chloe motets idk her name. She was so bad at the role, she looked possessed (not in a good way) and instead of scaring me she made me thought she was high.
Hers will always be the best no one can beat it. But I think the 2013 version is pretty good.
No one will top her Carrie performance. She made the character not only scary but also managed the audience to have empathy with her
i wish she won the oscar for carrie. She nailed the role especially with the creepy eye stare at the prom scene
😊
Sissy Spacek is still beautiful inside out ,she is truly a legend that have been in some of the best movies.Kudos to this female movie screen icon,I will never forget the movie Carrie back in the 70's.
"All acting is is illuminating the human condition." She is a class act.
That's a good quote right there 💯
Wise quote
This series is golden.
It really is. It's basically my favorite thing on CZcams right now.
If I had to name an actress that embodied that red-blooded, blue-collared, no frills, Americana spirit, Sissy would be my first choice. She seems like someone you would meet at a grocery store in “anywhere, Kansas”). There’s just something so unpretentious and genuine about her that I admire
I checked out your homepage - so I think sissies virginity is safe
Agree. That Dolly Parton type warmth.
PROTECT SISSY SPACEK AT ALL COSTS
yes
YAS
Yes
Yes please
Yes
So humble, she seems to think everyone around her in movies is better than her, which is not at all the case. I really love how shes let her hair go gray, so confident its sends a good message.
00:23 Badlands (1973)
02:44 The Straight Story (1999)
04:33 Carrie (1976)
06:10 Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
09:11 Missing (1982)
10:39 In The Bedroom (2001)
12:19 Get Low (2010)
13:04 The Help (2011)
14:20 The Old Man And The Gun (2018)
Saint Martins thank you!
Saint Martins awesome
Missing Raggedy Man
Wait what about Gilmore Girls?
Thank you :)
Sissy is my favorite actress ever. She just inhabits the characters so naturally. Doesn't even seem like acting at all.
“I met two young girls with Carrie tattoos. I scolded them for that...”
lmao protect Sissy at all cost
Hahaha
I would get one!!! The ultimate revenge story of being bullied!!
Did they say, “There all gonna LOUGH at chew!”
@@gojewla omg lmaoooo I am hearing her in my head
She may not be a superstar but she’s a legend
ABSOLUTELY no matter what she'll always be CARRIE WHITE!
No, she definitely is a superstar ⭐️ awesome actor.
@@truthproductions8390 Or Loretta Lynn ❤️
She’s iconic everyone knows who she is
I clicked on this because I’ve always loved her but this is yet another example of how lovely and humble she is... always giving credit to others and being thankful
You guys need to ask Angela Lansbury or Julie Andrews
Maggie Smith too
Yes! Yes! And Yes!
I would love to see one with Maggie Smith. Obviously she's known for Harry Potter, but The Lady in the Van was phenomenal.
WilliamVSWilliam Productions yep + she has an amazing career behind her. She won the EGOT after all
@@strngerinldn She is an incredible woman. On screen, on stage, or just in general.
Omg yesssss💖💖
I was terrified of Sissy Spacek for years because I first saw her in Carrie when I was 8. Why my Mom let me watch that at 8 is beyond me. I avoided all her movies until I was a teenager and saw her in If These Walls Could Talk. Such an amazing actress who clearly loves her craft and isn’t doing it for fame. I love her voice and natural style too.
I believe she does films not fame but for the art of film making. She's such an incredible actress.
@Andrea «Pourquoi ta mère t‘a-t-elle laissé regarder le film?»
Elle ne l‘avait peut être tout simplement pas vu, et qu'elle ne savait pas ce qu'il y avait dedans.
Elle a pu penser en lisant le titre «Carrie», que c‘est une sorte de film pour enfants.
If you don‘t understand french: «Why did she let me watch that film?».
She simply maybe didn‘t saw the film before, and was unaware of its content. Reading «Carrie» title, she thought that was a film for kids.
I was never really scared of Carrie , I was on her on side and I felt bad for her , sissy Spacek is beautiful and my crush lol , but she is a legend
Shame that 3 Women wasn't mentioned, amazing surreal character identity film by Altman.
Omg!!! Millie Lammeraoux puddin tarts and tuna melts yassss
I was hoping she would bring that up.
brilliant movie
One of his best films. A great movie. Should definitely have been mentioned.
Agreed! My favorite Altman film!
I loved the way she acted as Carrie.
Think it really says a lot about an older actress who's considered a minor legend when she gets excited at the memory of working with actresses who were younger and not quite as established as her. Great lady.
*I love her, and respect her so much more after this.* ♥
Her spirit really shines through. She's a sweet, GENUINE and kind-hearted human being. We need more people like her in the world.
"That's what you live for, when a scene plays you" Such a wonderful quote. I also love her enthusiasm and positivity while talking about acting and her parts. Lovely!
A true icon and legend, extraordinary legendary actress. One of the true greats on film and movies.
These are examples of why I LOVE Sissy. She is one of the most down to earth people I've ever seen.
*THEY'RE ALL GONNA LAUGH AT YOU!!!*
coy 😂🤣👏🏻
coy DUH! Duh!
Since I'm the ugly rejected underdog (as a teen and now in my fifties) the movie made me cry. I could identify with Carrie. I wish I had those powers.
@@dakotanorth1640 😔
"We're all sorry, Cassie"
she is one the most iconic and talented actors of our generation...I think she is right there with meryl streep. what a marvel, true talent, and a testament to pure love of craft. They show In the Bedroom in acting classes to this day.....
Love Sissy Spacek-what a superb but underrated actress!
OMG! They completely missed her greatest role of her career - Jessie Cates in "'night Mother" with the wonderful Anne Bancroft. Sissy's performance as a girl who has nothing left to live for was ground shaking.
YESSSSS! I was about to type the same thing. That movie and hers and Ann Bancroft's performances made a huge impact on my life. One of the greatest movies of all time.
She is SO AWESOME. I've loved her all my life--Coal Miner's Daughter is one of my favorite movies of all time.
I've never really paid much attention to Sissy Spacek, but watching this video made me not only immediately like her, but also finally recognize her incredible talent, and to now be inspired to go watch all her films.
Such an icon. I love Sissy. Thank you for including her in this series. She has so much talent and experience. It's a treat to be able to hear her talk about her roles. And I love how she scolded the 2 women with Carrie tattoos... lol... that's SO her! :D
It's rare to see an actor so genuinely excited about the movies they were in.
Her description of what acting really is at the very beginning of the video is just spectacular.
Carrie (1976) is one of the best horror films of all time, all because of this woman’s brilliant acting
"Night Mother" should have been mentioned. It's controversial and very dark. Sissy really seems to understand the character along with Anne Bancroft.
I saw this movie when it first came out and it stills makes me want to cry anytime I think about it. It evokes so many different emotions in me.
Fantastic acting in ‘night mother’ my favourite Sissy film.
Let's not forget The River or Crimes of the Heart! Great movies and performances.
Lord that movie was powerful. I’m misting up just thinking about it.
😭
Crimes of the Heart w/ Lange and Keaton!
This was so good I went and looked at GQ's selection of other conversations with actors about their characters. Unfortunately, this is the only woman. It would be great to see more women, the likes of Jessica Lange, Shirley McLaine, Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Bates etc. Other women who have a great portfolio of unique characters.
Completely agree!
I hope you see Jodie Foster’s!
@@aed2069 Jodie Foster's interview was with Vanity Fair. A lot of actresses review their films with them
JESSICA LANGE
Actually they did it, but is in the Vanity Fair channel, their sister publication.
The genuine love of her craft really shines through. She is a treasure.
Only a small amount of people will see this video becaude Spacek is not really a superstar, but I loved this and I wish more smaller actors/actresses did these.
She is a legend.
Smaller actress? You must be young. Cinema has been around longer than three years.
It wasn't an insult. Just compared to other people who've done these videos, she is not nearly as popular.
Also, I appreciate your ignorant condescension: I've seen over 2500 films since 1920's until now and I have seen at least a dozen Sissy Spacek movies.
I don't deny that. I love her and her movies.
Yeah, what a shame. She's a superior actress. Maybe because she doesn't run her mouth about politics, people don't see her outside of her movies.
Such an amazing woman and actress.
I was lucky enough to be in a movie with her and she was so kind to everyone. It left quite the impression on me.
She is by far my favorite American actress. I adore her! All her movies, I’m so glad that her older daughter resembles her so much and pursued a musical career, the one she was not able to fulfill -but that is ok as I’m glad she pursued acting and became the icon that she is. What a wonderful lady, mother and wife too since 1974 I believe. God bless her!
I just watched "Missing" for the first time recently! Her performance was riveting. What an incredible film
Such an underrated actor!
I really enjoyed listening to Sissy Spacek reminisce about her movie roles. She has long been one of my favorite actors, she is so real. I particularly loved her role as Loretta Lynn in Coal Miner’s Daughter… so much that I honestly can’t remember how many times I’ve seen it, she was perfect in that film! She has the most wonderful honest outlook on whatever she’s talking about. What a gem.
Omg it never occurred to me that Sissy played the mother in The Help! She looks so much older!
Wasn't she amazing in that?!
She was so good in castle rock!
Han So low I agree. Her performance was heart breaking.
CMD was my favorite movie.. I so identified with her childhood character, the restlessness of her present and hopelessness for the future... I really clung to her for that reason, but my god, that wedding night scene scarred and scared the crap outta me and would stay with me forever. I was too young at the time 🙈
That scene in Carrie, imo, is the most iconic and unforgettable image in cinema. Everything was perfect
She’s so underrated. What a gem she is.❤️❤️
My favorite movie is Coal Miner's Daughter.
WideTube-" Doo, Ima gettin' one ah my headaches..." LOVE IT!!
I agree with you.
Mine is one with Ann Bancroft, 'Night Mother
finally someone iconic
8:19 Sissy as Loretta Lynn holding a baby. Adorable!!!
OMG how did i not know that was Sissy in the Help!!!!! Coal miners daughter is one of my all time favorites & i love carrie & the help too. I cannot believe i didnt realize that was her!
Iconic is what I think of Sissy , to me, she is one of the few legends back in the old Hollywood era. Love her dearly ❤
Oh my goodness, what a legend!!!! The person asking her these questions was so damned lucky!!!
"This guy still disses her after all those years..." lmaooooooooo sissy is so awesome
Wish she would have been asked about her role as family matriarch Sally Rayburn in Netflix's "Bloodline" with Kyle Chandler and Ben Mendlesohn. It was one of her best roles in decades.
I could just listen to her for hours.
Fifty years ago she was a pretty girl; now she is a beautiful woman. And an enormously gifted actress.
One of the best actresses of all time
We will always remember her as Carrie
Fantastic actress, her acting in Carrie is phenomenal.
Sissy is one the most under-rated actresses of her generation, and in spite of her stellar career she is so humble and genuine
Underrated? She won an Oscar..and was nominated 6 times
Love you, Sissy! You are the best. I love that she didn't want to give up being Loretta Lynn!
Ditto! Her embodiment of "Lorretie" was pure genius. It's one of those movies I always watch when it's on. And I still cry when she learns about Patsy!
I waited on Sissy Spacek, 15 years ago, at a party at a country club here in Virginia. She is a big star, but she was amazingly patient and polite. Every time I served her, she made it a point to look at me in my face and smile and say, “Thank You.” She is ‘First Class’, all the way! Love her!
How sweet and lively Sissy is.
What?!!! No mention of 3 Women? Shame. Sissy Spaceck is a national treasure!
Sissy Spacek has such a unique acting talent and beauty. I've loved her ever since I saw Carrie as a kid.
Sissy is a phenomenal actress! As another fellow Texan born girl, peace, Sissy!
"I had to lose my southern accent."
Yeah, no, I still hear it. "Mawn-strAHsity", "tayke". lol
"Martin Sheen was too old for the role"
Meanwhile, I'm realizing that wasn't Charlie Sheen, and that he looks a lot more like his dad than I thought he did.
it's funny how he and emilio both look like their dad but not each other.
I've always liked her, but I completely fell in love with her just now. What a fascinating woman. 💜🧡💜🧡💜🧡
I feel the same; she's so engaging when talking about her roles.
*Hands down, one of the best actresses to grace the silver screen* 💯👏💯👏
she's still so pretty oh my god aH!
They've been getting my favorite actors lately. Lovin it
One of the best actress's of her generation, right up there with Streep, Lange etc. Wonderful wonderful actress and such a joy to watch!
Such a down to earth person who never let stardom go to her head or get all messed up with plastic surgery, to me she is the best actress of her generation.
Coal Miners Daughter is one of the best movies of all time and her Oscar was so deserving for that role.
No mention of "Three Women." I would love to hear her talk about that experience. What an incredible film. Sissy, you are fabulous. TY.
"Sometimes when you really really lucky you get swept up" - Sissy Spacek 😂💯
#CeazeBred yes that is the first thing she said in the video.
A lot of people know her for Carrie, I know her for Coal Miner’s Daughter. Really good movie.
Eddie-She did all of her own singing and won an academy award for her spot on performance! "I may be ignorant, Doo, but I'm not Stupid!" My favorite!
This was so good! I've always loved her - she's such a wonderful and talented actress. She also seems like a lovely person in real-life and I really enjoyed her stories about her iconic roles, some of which I haven't yet had the pleasure of seeing.
Sissy is such an incredible actress. Totally agree with everyone else saying she deserves more recognition.
I've been a fan of Sissy Spacek ever since I was a little girl. I had watched 'Carrie' with my mom when it was on tv. So the swear words and nudity was cut. I was maybe 7 or 8 and she was so amazing in that movie. Ever since then I've been a huge fan of hers. I really loved her in An American Haunting. I haven't seen her in any movie since 'Carrie' and 'Coal Miner's Daughter' (another amazing movie I watched with my mom). So I had to see this movie and absolutely loved it. She is my most favorite actress of all time,
It’s nice hearing older actors/actress talk about their roles, seeing the spark in their eyes.
Why is it hard for some people to compliment a woman without mentioning her age, or calling her old?
@@Michelle-pn9xt i mentioned 'older' because they have been doing acting for a long time. also I commented on both men and women. I said 'older' not old. geez not everything is about you.
When she started out she was in 'the Waltons' several times. She was a phenomenal actress even so young.
Oh it's GREAT you are now doing this with actresses too. Thank you for that, I really *love* this series of videos.
Just LOVE Sissy! Was waiting for The River and 'Night Mother, but alas, she's been in so many marvelous projects.
She was absolutely amazing in _3 Women!_
Thanks a million! I LOVE your films!
What a real life sweetheart. Usually I listen to these without watching them, browsing something in a next tab. But this one I had to watch the entire bit. I couldn't take my eyes off Sissy and what she was saying. I've only ever seen Carrie and I think I ought to watch more of her films! Also, she has a very calming, laid-back spirit!
LOVE her! Thanks, GQ!
She's just lovely! My ex husband always said she was the quintessential Southern white woman. So kind and that soft drawl... I love her!
Amazing!
Sissy has always been my favourite actress. She has an unusual appearance but is so beautiful. Coal Miners Daughter is one of my favourite movies ever. That movie is magic to me.
I remember watching Carrie at the drive-in with my oldest brother when I was around 8 and it was the original release. My mom had no clue it was a horror movie or that it was rated R. I had nightwear's for a week. And a few days after we watched it my mom asked one of her girlfriends who was a major movie buff about it. Oh my God she was ready to kill us for tricking her into letting me see it. I thought of Sissy as Carrie for many years. Until I saw Coal Miners Daughter. Now I think of her as Lorretta Lynn FOREVER. She just seems to have such a kind and sweet person, And she must be in her late sixties by now. I still love her.