Amanda Seales Has an Honest Conversation About the Hatred She Receives Online

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Published 2024-04-05
Comedian and actor Amanda Seales joined Jemele to discuss her groundbreaking variety show, “Smart, Funny, and Black,” and why she considers herself to be a comedian first.

Amanda also talks about the final season of the HBO hit television show “Insecure,” what she’s learned from playing the character, Tiffany Dubois, and the “beef” between her character and the black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha.

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All Comments (21)
  • @rovomonty
    "I would love to be loved by the people I love" THAT hit home for me! that's a deep dive right there
  • @shewhosucceeds
    I could watch intelligent Black women have real conversations any day 🥰 thank you both for your openness
  • @ricecristi
    Prophets are never welcome in their home town Amanda. History will be kind, I promise you that. Many of us see you and are standing with you.
  • @Matrella40
    I love that Amanda Seales is her authentic self unapologetically. Good on her.
  • @Gedi3000
    Engaging interview. Really happy to see other black creators standing with Amanda this week given the hate train of the last three weeks. 🙏🏾💜
  • @loriwaddles306
    As a female, a successful African American female who has decisive, thoughtful opinions but who has also been afflicted with the disease of “she thinks she’s all that” and on the other hand being a people pleasing person JUST literally just to so-called keep the peace, Amanda is my spirit animal in that I LOVE that she is brave enough, bright enough and candid enough to share her articulate opinions and still brave enough to take the shyt that comes with it, cuz that shyt is HARD. Her voice is musical, informed and, again, brave. And I think she’s doing what the God’s have appointed her to do. My best friend is a Cancer and I’m a grounded Taurean. So, whatever you do, Amanda, KEEP GOING❤️
  • @babytoshiro7014
    I don't know Amanda Seales but really her spirit and herself is beautiful. You can feel it shining through. Wishing her and Ms. Hill peace and happiness.
  • @gigimoore948
    This was 2 friends sitting in my living room enjoying each others company!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it xoxo
  • @MsShaunde
    I think society just doesn’t value intellectual, independent black women. They’re seen as a threat, instead of an asset. It’s sad that our community is #1 at attacking her, when she’s always been for us. Unfortunately people don’t realize what they have til it’s gone, cause she’s definitely a gem.
  • @annette-fl2uy
    🙏🏽✊🏽to these 2 intelligent, unafraid sisters here.
  • @KCThelovely
    Dispelling the shame!!! I am in tears right now. This is part of your philanthropy. Forever in the Seales Squad ❤❤
  • @SJ-tx5go
    I don't understand why the hate for Amanda Seales has become a thing. I love us but a lot of times U don't like some of us. We cap for abusers and problematic folks but hate the real ones. It's no wonder we are still behind. Hold your head Amanda
  • @marciareid3421
    I stand with Amanda! It's bonkers how some black media outlets are portraying her! It is not uplifting and it's duplicitous! Stay strong Amanda! Side note... NO to candy corn🤣🤣🤣
  • @lindalawson4296
    From time to time, I have bristled or even vehemently disagreed with both of these women. And I respect the hell out of their talent and courage. People need to stop being so in their feelings and listen to understand. I appreciate this interview so much and wish both of them growth and prosperity.
  • Jemele thank you for this interview. 👏🏽👏🏽It just felt like two women have great conversation. I love Amanda Seales and all of her quirkiness and that’s what makes her unique. I love her comedic personality. You may not always agree with her; but at the end of the day she’s a Black woman and she deserves the same respect as everybody else as a human being!!
  • Amanda shines brightly on social media, radiating beauty and passion. While her love for candy corn might not resonate with everyone lol , her journey through grief truly resonates with me. Experiencing gratitude and personal growth amidst grief is profound. Her ability to channel her grief into positive energy, empowering herself and others, is truly remarkable. It's a journey only understood once experienced. She's a special soul, transforming her grief into something extraordinary. And taking the responsibly to not bring children into a world that has not made it easy to be a mother or a child is actually a selfless act
  • @ebonyr.b.1216
    I’m still wondering what the hate is about. She voices her opinion and often times it’s in defense of the community. Is it just the typical “I don’t like her” hating? Or ….
  • Love Amanda. Hope she uses the negativity as fuel to continue to motivate not only herself but others. All that hate is coming from those who want to have people be seen as less than . Amanda is the one that pushes people to want more for themselves to think more of themselves to be seen equally. She's a leader among followers not easy sending you a lot of love keep it up