Comedian Kathy Griffin discusses her journey in the two years since her controversial photo, the media, threats to the First Amendment, and her experiences as a businesswoman and woman in comedy. [NSFW: strong language]
At first I was so not happy with the audience for not being receptive enough, then I realized they are probably just so stunned by what Kathy had to go through... She was already a legend and icon, now she's truly a hero for human rights.
Say what you will about Griffin for covering a rubber mask in ketchup, but there's no denying she's a survivor with some real grit and determination. I admire that. Many would have crumbled in the face of that kind of hysteria.
Yes, tough crowd, there's barely any feedback from them. And honestly, after a half hour I quit watching the video since I don't find any humor to it. I think she should just forget about D.T. and just focus on her usual comedic material.
With her in the. Begining, still with her now. We stick with our people thick and thin. Kathy is we call an icon and trailblazer, the BIGGEST balls in Hollywood. This lady deserves respect. #TIPIT
Kathy, you are AMAZING. This was so devastating to see you go through and hear about. You are such a trooper, it's unbelievable. You've been through hell you didn't deserve and back and now you're working your way back to the top and that is so admirable and awesome. You are my hero. I am so very sorry for what happened to you and what you went through.
🌿🌿🌿 Kathy, you didn’t give up and you didn’t in - I’m sorry you had to go through this crap. Just horrible! You’re a feminist hero and my hero. Thank you for telling the truth about trump.xx
I don't think think the crowd was dead so much as mesmerized. That's a lot to take in. She SOUNDS crazy, but the proof is in the pudding. She has worked herself from blacklist to legit career in the last two years and got all of those awards and accomplishments as well.
Kathy, I have supported you since the beginning of the Trump mask fake outrage debacle. Thanks to your appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher, I learned about your Carnegie Hall show. I am proud that I was able to show my support for you by purchasing 3 tickets to your sold out show. Your tenacity in the face of this BS is inspiring. Keep your boots on the ground. Thousands of us have your back.
She threatened violence against the president. How do you think people are going to react? No matter your thoughts on Trump (I don’t even like him), he’s a human being with a family. Absolutely sick woman.
You're my hero, Kathy. Don't ever let go of the strong woman you are. You inspire me to power through my problems, no matter how tough they are. Thank you!
It's so sad what happened to her and you can see she's still shaken by it. She's a brilliant comedian and the worst you can say about that mask photo is that it might have been in poor taste. I still don't understand the backlash she faced from her so called "friends". What the government did to her on the other hand was straight out of the Russian playbook. Destroying ppl who make fun of you is dictatorship territory. Shame on Anderson Cooper and all her gay fans...You should know better than that...
Kathy is a strong Scorpio woman. They all met their match. They will have to kill her to get her to stop, and it isn't easy to kill off a Scorpion. Kathy, you've been put through hell but you are stronger for it. Don't you dare sit down, don't you dare stop. KEEP GOING. You are loved and funny as hell. Keep going girl....everyone is watching you rise! Tough as nails.... you have to respect a woman that can still stand up after all this. To try to take her ability to make a living is SHAMEFUL. They did this crap to the Dixie Chicks...and they still aren't ready to make nice!!!!!!!!!!!
MAN, she hung tough up there!. She probably did it as stand up because that is what she knows how to do. Presented any other way would be like Kathy was starting a protest or movement which would probably bring her more crap. Love her or hate her, she is totally right in what she said. Pitiful how our "Commander in Chief" not only couldn't let a joke roll off his shoulder, and even worse go on the attack! I've seen worse presidential jokes on SNL!
Democracy in the US has been destroyed by the Dept. Of Homeland Security. I have been taught that every vote counts but the popular vote was over ridden by the electoral college in the 2016 election. People didn't like Hillary so they voted for the president we have now. It's a sad situation we are living in now but this too shall pass. Hopefully. Make more comedy Kathy.
SOME people don't like Hillary, but she won the popular vote by more than any other candidare in election history. The electoral college screwed her out of the presidency, not the vast majority of US citizens
Dear Kathy I’m a Muslim Saudi woman and I salute you! I get your comedy and I’m sorry for all the ugliness that happened to you! You have a great fan base everywhere so keep looking ahead and stay strong we know how hard you work and wish you all the best of luck & happiness in the near future and beyond ❤️🌹👌
Love Kathy!!! I wasn’t bothered by the photo. I saw it before tmz posted it. And I thought it was crazy that you posed with a fake trump head but you definitely did not deserve that media storm.
I really can't believe NETFLIX hasn't paid her for a special. It would be so interesting to see her what she'd do/say. Gotta be better than the Amy one...
My twins introduced themselves at grandpas cheese barb in Ashland ohio. She was kind and friendly. Kathy you have always been my hero comedian. Keep pushing the word, woman. You are loved.
Love you Kathy. Thank you so much for making me laugh over the past few years even through your troubles. I need it as well as others need to laugh right now. Also, LOVE my F*ck Trump mug. It's made really well, like, hasn't chipped or anything and I use it daily!
God Bless Kathy Griffin. She's fighting the good fight. She's showing every woman, lgbtq person, person of color, every marginalized person how to fight back and speak your truth.
Holy shit, that was incredible...and fucking hilarious, as always 😂 I also love whenever Kathy plays directly into tension and awkwardness and addresses the audience often, SO funny. I can't wait for her special...and lmao at when she said "big ISIS queen" 🤣
Shared to my Facebook account. This story needs to be heard. It demonstrates how a stupid society with no critical thinking can come so close to wrecking a person's life for a joke.
I had no idea what you were going through. I would’ve bought a ticket and gone to your show when you came to my area To show my support. This is more than a nightmare this is a deep threat to our democracy-extremely terrifying.
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