Aunjanue Ellis Talks "King Richard", Working With Will Smith, Black Women In Hollywood & More 

She is so overlooked in Hollywood. She’s been in the best movies and has had some of the most powerful roles. Glad to see her!

This woman BEEN giving Oscar worthy performances BEFORE King Richard. The Book of the Negro, Ray, The Clark Sisters…just to name a few. She embodied Dr Mattie Moss Clark!

Aunjanue Ellis needs to be included in the acting conversation a lot more. She’s been bodying every role she takes on!

I like how real she kept it and how she professionally shifted the conversation back to her when Yee asked her about that directors comment. She politely said this is my time I ain’t talking about that woman. Next😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

I'm so glad she's getting the recognition now...long overdue. She's been out there for a long time. I love her!!😍😍

Lovecraft Country is one of the greatest shows ever made. And she killed it as Hippolyta

I've been following her since her role on ABC's "Quantico." So glad that she's getting her flowers now and she definitely needs to be mentioned amongst the greats of current day Black Actresses

She was great in the Clark Sister’s movie. She played that role.

She quietly killed so many roles from movies all the way to network tv, glad she getting this type of recognition, beyond deserved

She deserves her flowers, she's been giving us amazing black mom and aunty acting for a long time now. She's a great actress in general. I truly miss Lovecraft Country.

Love craft country was AMAZING I learned so much about our black history, and I cried damn bear every episode really seeing what our people went through . I was so sad when they announced the show was cancelled bc I just knew it was coming back.

I loooved this interview! One of your best. Aunjanue Ellis is a treasure and an Icon and she deserves all her flowers. And you guys are amazing interviewers, you engage, you let people speak and we learn something from icons like Aunjanue. It is clear that she was having a good time and you made the audience enjoy it too. Well done, beautiful interview

I haven't even started the interview & im tearing up. She is just my ABSOLUTE FAVE!!!!

She’s an outstanding VETERAN actress, she definitely needs her flowers and respect! It’s kinda crazy how they interviewed her like she’s new to the business… every movie she’s in she BODIES! Love the King Richard movie but she’s been doing this far before now .

Aunjanue Ellis worked on the movie ,The Help. I was a stand In for one of the actors. Aunjanue was one of the nicest most kind actor's on the set. She may not remember me but I ALWYAS remembered how kind and funny she was to the cast and crew. I'm Happy for her success.

From _Undercover Brother_ (celebrating 20 years) to _King Richard_ with an Oscar nomination. She has come such a long way.

Aunjanue Ellis IS black excellence!! Love her!

This Queen is soooo underrated, her RESUME is OUTSTANDING!! She is an EXCEPTIONAL actress 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Yaaasss Soror Ellis! So glad she’s finally getting her flowers. Go off with the DST earrings Sis!

"I'm trying to tell Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer's story..." I'M HERE FOR THAT! People need to know more about her!

She deserves all of her Flowers! Such a beautiful lady who deserves all that she’s receiving! Really hoping she wins the Oscar!

Such a talented woman and really hope we see her in so much more. She does a great job in every role she has had rather past or present. Definitely respect her craft and just overall space of life.

She’s been my favorite actress for a LONNNGGGG time!! So happy she’s being recognized for her craft!!

So proud of my fellow Mississippian and Soror! She is finally getting her just due in these last few years. Congratulations Aunjanue. Well done! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

King Richard is a great movie. More people need to watch.

The interview we didn’t know we needed!! #StrongBlackWoman 🤎

It's so crazy to me that I get she feels like she is an beginner or armature in the business when I've seen many of her movies. When I say it hasn't been 1 bad or lack luster performance, I mean that. From her movies on Lifetime, The Clark Sisters, Birth of a Nation, Lovecraft Country, Quantico, Beale Street, I mean this woman has been around. Ms. Aunjanue if you can see this, we've been knew and seen your gift to the world. It's nice that the world see's it but we were talking about you like this during The Clark Sisters and Abducted. This will have to be another topic but I hate us as black people wait until the popular start to celebrate us then we ride behind it. They did the same with Lupita, "THEY" told us she was beautiful and we ran with it. She is a beauty because our people are beautiful PERIOD, Aunjanue you are a star and legendary because we say you are and you deserve to be there with the Viola's, Will's, Vivica's and Jamie's.

I’m surprised they didn’t bring up When They See Us. She got an Emmy nomination for that as well. She is a great actress.

She’s one of Top 5 underrated actresses. She’s a great. 💯👌🏾

My girl!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 she is such an amazing actress and performer!!! She’s been in the game for a minute and she’s finally getting the recognition she deserves!!! God’s timing! 🙏🏾❤️

She was INCREDIBLE in the Book of Negroes! One of the best pieces I’ve ever seen.

Aunjanue is an amazing actress! Her Clark sisters performance was award worthy on every level!!!!

Loved her for many years. She's been overlooked for a long time. Give her the respect & 💰💰 she's Deserves 👏👏

My fav, Angela Yee, just got a lesson in interviewing 101. She mentioned a question about getting a bonus but didn't pay attention to body language. Anjuanue's body language responded to the question before her words could verbally respond. Angela didn't catch it and still wanted an answer to the verbal question instead of digging deeper and getting an answer to the body language response. Great catch by Char and Envy!

She is so beautiful and underated. Played in Ray, Notorious, In too deep, Get on Up, Birth of a Nation, King Richards and countless tv shows

QUEEN AUNJANUE!! Finally getting her flowers. Beautiful woman with a beautiful spirit. I think her characters on NCIS and Underground are my favs but her catalogue is up there!!

I'm still trying to recover my edges that she snatched playing Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. I don't know what I'm going to do when I watch King Richard. Aunjanue Ellis is an absolute JEWEL! What an incredible talent. I could give her roses for days. 🌹

She's amazing in every role she plays, especially the late Dr Mattie Moss Clark in the Clark Sisters movie. WOW!!!!!

I had to take this off my phone watch on my TV. I just 😃 throughout the interview. She has such a sweet spirit. I'm glad TBC was on their best behavior during this interview.

Finally!! I have loved her every since Disappearing Acts. She is a phenomenal actress!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Fannie Lou Hammer DESERVES a movie! I trust Aunjanue Ellis to tell that story.

I love her so much! She is such a bright light in Hollywood, and she deserves all the accolades that she's getting. We see you Anjanue!

I love you, Aunjanue!!!!!! When Charlamagne said "like the greats such as Viola Davis", I'm not gonna hold Viola or Charlamagne because Viola is great. But, so the hell is Aunjanue! She definitely is one of those actresses that does not get the credit that she deserves.

This woman is so amazing!! Her acting is second to none and I’m glad she’s getting what she deserves. Blessings to you Ms. Ellis!!! You body every role I’ve seen you do!!!!

Let me tell y'all, this Woman is amazing. She played the heck out of Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. Spot on.

Aunjanue Ellis is a treasure. I love her work. She's been in some of my favorite films and shows. I'm glad that she's finally getting the acknowledgement and praise that she deserves. I hope that she's able to get her project made. And I like the way she explained the cancellation of "Love Craft Country" - you definitely need people who are as courageous and visionary as you are to push forward great work. HBO isn't that group for that. I was surprised that they picked up that show in the first place. I think that Misha's script scared them. I saw the revised US map that she tweeted after the show's cancellation. It apparently represented what the new storyline was going to be about. HBO was probably worried about how their white audience would react to whatever Misha was cooking up for the next season - since the white folks on the map were categorized as zombies, and they were all sectioned off in one region. I think that she has a deal with one of the streaming services. Hopefully, she's able to take her idea over to that platform. I would love to see it.

She played the hell out of that roll in king Richard and literally every show and film she’s in ✊🏿

She is so talented and deserves the recognition for the years of work she has put in.

I love Ms. Ellis she kills every Roll and she deserves all things!

. Mississippi stand up.. Hometown girl for the Oscar 🏆💖💞💞

This woman is a marvellous actress I've seen her in many diverse roles killing it

Aunjanue is so deserving of all the accolades!! Mississippi stand up for one of our own!

I’m kinda pissed that they don’t realize who they have up in the building. This woman is super talented in their business and I’m just surprised that they didn’t do their homework. Angela usually is up on it. She’s a freaking treasure especially in the black community

Listen to her! So glad to see her on the BC and just thankful to witness her receive all the respect and accolades that she has always deserved. Thank you Queen Aunjanue!

This lady is a BEAST!! Absolutely amazing…thank y’all for having her! I’m such a fan!

She's one the best actresses of our time. People don't even realize it ..

I loved this interview! Miss. Ellis is so down to Earth. She should write a book! Congratulations to her on the Oscar’s!

Yes with the early uploads. I love watching while getting ready for work. I'm so happy to see Aunjanue getting her due praises she was amazing in King Richard but she's not new to the big screen.

Wow so glad to see her get the recognition she deserves…disappointed with the breakfast club for not asking questions about playing the role of Mattie Moss Clark which was iconic

Yes I love this interview. Can't wait for Fannie Lou Hamer film, as a girl born in MS I was never taught about her growing up. GOD LET THIS HAPPEN

Shes been around for long and has been putting the work in. She deserves the big awards. Loved her from Lovecraft country I love that show

I love her. She is a great actress and does so many different roles. She has been on so many things. I’m happy to see her finally on here getting her roses.

I love how Aungénue handled Angela Yee’s question about the female Director that shaded Venus and Serena. I hate how interviewers forget that these artists are still working professionals. Ms. Aunjanue is still a working actress, She may want to work with that director in the future or vice versa. It would be in bad taste, professionally, to criticize the Director publicly. I love how she just redirected the focus back to the movie King Richard, And didn’t even give the question any energy.

Those are the coolest Delta Sigma Theta earrings I’ve ever seen.

Another underrated actress from the movie "the help" that is finally getting the recognition they deserve. I love to see it she bodies every role she's in❤

Aunjanue is PHENOMENAL! Congratulations & thank you for sharing your gifts from the Creator with the world! You are ICONIC;

So tired of our greatness being overlooked! Great interview 👏🏽 thanks for allowing her to get some deserved shine☀️

I love this, I love her so much. I’ve been a fan and followed her career. She is amazing and and authentic. When I think of the best African American actresses of my generation she is in the top of my list; Viola Davis, Olivia Spencer, Aunjanue Ellis, Alfre Woodard, Phylica Rashad; Angela Basset; Thandiwe Newton, Zendaya, Lynn Whitfield, Tika Sumpter, Tessa Thompson, Janelle Monae, Crystal Fox, Debbi Morgan & Queen Latifah there are so many more but I know if one of those lady’s are in it, I have to see their work

So glad this woman is getting some shine in the industry.Auganue been out here!

I'm glad Aunjanue Ellis expressed how she felt about THE BREAKFAST CLUB and what an honor it is to be on that show. Even if some of the host (visibly) don't hold the show with that same esteem, This show does push the culture and is groundbreaking, its appreciated.

She is one of my favorite actresses. Such amazing talent and power. I admire her fighting spirit and dedication to her family and her purpose.

I watched this whole interview smiling. Beautiful, Talented and Humble woman of her craft. She was excellent in King Richard and so many other projects. INCREDIBLE!

I am glad this amazing actress is finally getting recognized. Congratulations Miss Aunjanue Ellis.

This woman is one of the best actersses. She's so underrated. She has had so many roles and she works a lot. Im glad she's finally getting the recognition she deserves.

New York Undercover was so awesome. TNT re-ran the show & I was glued to my TV every Thursday night. The music, storylines & actors were awesome.

It’s been a joy watching her career unfold over the years, a real class act!! 👏🏼

She'll forever be "Sista Girl" from undercover brother to me 💯✊🏾

I hate they cancelled LoveCraft Country. Excellent series. And she was phenomenal as usual

I love her parents for naming her Aunjanue. They were prophesizing with her name.

She oozes power and feminity! Great interview.

I love love love this actress . She was brilliant in the movie Ray when she through that brick at Ray’s car and I loved her as Mattie Moss Clark the mother of The Clark Sisters . Salute this Queen!

Her performance is LoveCraft Country was amazing!!! The I AM episode was pure inspirational!!

Great interview! Aunjanue's mom and my late Aunt Carolyn Williamson-Ashley were classmates at Alcorn. My mom, Dessie Williamson-McLendon was also classmates with one of Aunjanue's aunts at Alcorn State University. My baby brother, Michael McLendon acted in a play with her at Tougaloo College. We are originally from Ruleville, Mississippi, where Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer lived. In fact, my two brothers were born there. I used to visit Mrs. Hamer's home because one of the young ladies that she was raising and I were friends. Jackie is still alive and living in Ruleville. Please visit her and talk to her because she can give you information about Mrs. Hamer because she raised Jackie. Also, Mrs. Hamer was instrumental in bringing Head Start to the Mississippi Delta. Mama told me she was the first director of my Head Start Center. I remember one time, Mrs. Hamer walked down the street and all of the children started running up to her and hugging her. I didn't know why at the time, but I did know that I wanted to get my hug in to. So, I ran up to her. Please know she walked with a limb because she was beaten in jail. She is buried in Ruleville. Here are some links that may be of interest! www.fannielouhamersamerica.com/jacqueline-hamer-flakes. Jackie speaks in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-snyo4LY4Qyk.html

My soror is a Beast and she has an extensive body of work. She needs to be recognized more for her craft and needs more roles! She can deliver and understands all assignments. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK SIS!

She is highly underrated I love all her roles!!!!

They leave black moms out all the time. It’s sad that people think that we get respected as moms but we still fight to get respected for our contributions. Great interview!

Great interview and she is a brilliant actress! Truly deserving of all the accolades

This was very powerful watching. Sometimes in life, u might not get the accolades for the roles u play bcuz of the ppl pulling strings for others to win behind the scenes. However, being real & standing ur truth & doing & giving ur best is what's important. This lady is self-assured & strong within herself. She already knows that she is a real 'Gem'. Y'all know how the 'Industry' is. Hats off to the Beautiful & talented 👏 Aunjunue Ellis.

The characters she play, she brings their spirit to the roles and she do it effortlessly, she is so dope, stand up Mississippi!!!

I LOVE her. She’s excellent at her craft!

Wow, Ms. Ellis shared so effectively about King Richard and her career. She is truly an amazing professional and authentic woman. I heard her interviewed by Jemele Hill and in that video she shared even more details of her perceptions about working in the industry! Thanks Breakfast Club!

Absolutely loved this interview…she is a breath of fresh air 💖💖💖

I just love her spirit humility and resiliency!!

Aunjanue Ellis was one of the females in Undercover Brother. She was fine in that film.

That was a classy response to Yee a little before 21:26. Basically saying when or if Campion is there you ask her that question. I'm talking about King Richard lol and I also loved her in The Mentalist

So glad she is getting everything she deserved. 💜🥰 The Clark Sisters Movie!! Omg!! She definitely deserves an Oscar for her performances present and past. Beautiful Black Woman!💜

Great interview, one of my all time faves. She really kills every role.

Yes!! Give her her flowers. She is a powerhouse of talent.

Mississippi girl on the big screen! I love to see it!

Long overdue flowers!! She's an amazingly underrated actress.