The Friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe (feat. Gabourey Sidibe) - Drunk History 

The fate of most gorgeous women in history. They’re either sexual objects that only contributed to history through their sexual exploits or sexual deviants that caused the downfall of empires and great men, blah blah blah. Monroe was an amazing woman.

Golden Age Hollywood stars are so heavily groomed that they end up not being themselves but a product. Monroe and Judy were extreme tragic cases. Monroe was more than a sex symbol and Judy was more than a belter (singer who can belt out high notes for a long periods of times). Gay/ Bi and black entertainers suffered greatly as well, creating false narratives to appeal to a white conservative audience.

You should watch the documentary "Bombshell" about Hedy Lamarr. She was a gorgeous genius, too, and an amazing inventor. 💜

@@FreyaGem I haven't seen that video, but I've read about her inventions. Amazing that we might not have wifi and Bluetooth without her innovations. I'll check out this documentary too, thanks.

Bruh. True. When I was a teenager my friend was in love with Marilyn Monroe, and I was like "literally all she did was make a poor outfit choice during windy weather one time" But now I'm researching more about her coz she sounds sooooo much more interesting and complex than she's made out to be

it was the best lmfao

I love seeing it when the actors are such good sports about the absurdity.

Ella was a Taurus. Gabby is a Taurus. It's Kismet. ♉ 💖

i’m literally crying bc of it

I was cracking up...Too funny🤣😂

It would last a whole season lol

Drunker than eveeeeer!!

They would just drink until they pass out. No talking.

pretty sure there is no amount of alcohol that can make anything more incomprehensible and tragicomic than the current administration.

It’s literally so insane right now it feels like a bunch of drunk people are creating this history that’s happening

I loved that 😂

That was soo "The Office" right lolol

I was HOLLERING with laughter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That was the best part 🤣🤣🤣 I was literally getting teary eyed and then that happened 🤣😂🤣

That was Gold!!

Right! And nottthiiing is worse than when they fake being super drunk.

IKR? I need total commitment to the DRUNKNESS. Tymberlee was in it to win!😂😂

This lady has set the bar pretty high for the ones following 😂

She wasn't super drunk...she was TURNT

Or can reaalllllly hold their liquor.

I agree

And she profited nothing from it so you know it was genuine gotta love it

You heard about the Inuyasha sequel series coming?

FACTS

로미Romy KAGOME!!!!!!

I like this

Hmmm 🤔 I like that!! YES!! LET US UPLIFT.EACH OTHER IN THE NAME OF SISTERHOOD..CAUSE both black and white men ain't shit..lol

@@manzeve1218 oh you ruined it! Without a man you wouldn't be here.

@@manzeve1218 preach

@@sxm76 just keeping it real!

Drinks words, sober thoughts.

Yeah, that gave me chills, such a powerful phrase.

Norma Jean deserved a better world where she was happy and free. Stories like these will forever make me cry that nobody loved her enough to ride for her the way she rode for others. A blessed angel, Norma Jean was too good for this world.

Marilyn was just too good for this world.

That's one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard

Considering what happened to Jean Seberg...this puts a new spin on Monroe's "suicide".

Thanks for sharing that i didnt know ❤

They did one on Eleanor Roosevelt and a ww2 Soviet lady war hero that was good.

Spanish Ramon How exactly was she acting ratchet? I’m confused?

@@Kaddywompous I saw that, it was quite good!

Why does the host look so judgey to the drunks. I've seen most seasons and he seems to be worse. It's like he's about to call an intervention.

@Spanish Ramon have you even watched any other Drunk History?

Facts

Yes! Her and Billie Holiday were god tier songstresses!

Yeeeeeeaaaap

@Kasia sure! Different tastes and preferences are completely valid, still, the talent is objectively evident isn't? :)

@Kasia to each his own

And we're from the same hometown so she has mad respect from me😂

@@quidditch1991 who is she??

Brianna Vasquez It’s Tymberlee Hill! I love her in “The Hotwives if Orlando” on HULU.

@@mzkent thank you!!

right being a drunk comedic but also an intellectual to balance it out

Samantha Arrington I literally fell off of my chair cracking up at that

Ikr

😂😂😂😂

the drunk scatting was EVERYTHING!!!! I DIED!!!!

I watched that part 3 times and couldn't stop laughing.

People used to listen to music like that. I did, with my Discman and the CD liner notes in front of me. Maybe people still do...I suspect they don't. But maybe they do. I hope so.

Me too, I love her.

She should won that oscar!

She is, but she looks nothing like Ella Fitzgerald.

@@theTruthSeekerishere drunk history is not known for their accuracy, anyway

Truth B Told Yep, that’s true. But the other actress looks nothing like Marilyn Monroe, either.

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I don’t have any white privilege and I’m white. I’m from Europe, here skin colour doesn’t matter.

Chiaraangel07 I hear this from Europeans all the time, and you’re missing the point. There is still plenty of prejudice against the Roma (“Gypsies”), Jews, Basques, immigrants from Africa/the Middle East, and the Slavic nations have a full history of racial bias.

Chiaraangel07 yeah no you have white privilege there is still racism in Europe and racial injustice.

She saw that even as pretty as she was, she was still put in a cage. She saw Ella in the same place. The peacock and the Nightingale were freed. 🥺🥺🥺

@@Alusnovalotus very true

You are gorgeous I couldn't finish the video without subscribing to you got damn!

Or Ella

@@Alusnovalotus that’s the honest truth. The way the treated her vs what she gave the world is truly a crime.

@@Joi_Robb I’m appreciating the fact that they saw a shining soul in each other in a world that treated them like exotic creatures . The peacock and the nightingale.

They still have that control in Hollywood today, they're just better at hiding it. You got some greedy pervs who controls Hollywood behind close doors, they'll have puppets represent them for public view.

Was gonna say the same thing 🤣

It’s her 7 year itch (the air vent scene) dress.

How else were we going to know that it’s Marilyn Monroe 🤷🏽‍♀️😂

I love the part where Marilyn Monroe finished her drink, because her name kept getting messed up

So does Ella lol

Same

Nawh, my heart sank at the end.

I'm not ashamed to admit, I full-on cried towards the end.

I definitely cried at the end.

I did too 😭 so beautiful

Yep

Almost.

Me

So did my mother :)

Ella means HER in Portuguese and Spanish. Love that name ...

that's amazing

Im named after her!

My sisters named after Ella Fitzgerald !

Same ❤️

🤣🤣🤣

Ohh, it would be nice to see something like this in Hollywood too

anamar leticia I literally said what you said in my head!!! the same way you did, and then I read your reply 😅☺️

They were both brave.

I think you’re viewing an old-world problem from a new-world lens. Marilyn was brave. It’s obvious in those times that black people weren’t as accepted, but did you know white people were usually scrutinized and outcasted for helping them. So they say brave because Marilyn risked her celebrity to help a friend. A friend that wasn’t socially acceptable for her to have in those times. She was ahead of her time and both women are amazing in their own right. Love me some Ella!

I think “strong”, “resilient”, or a whole slew of other positive terms would be better ways to describe Ella, but calling her “brave” for something like that ignores the nuances of being marginalized. Being brave is more something that you elect to be, but for someone like Ella, especially at that time, it was about survival. You’ll do a lot of things if you don’t have the luxury of an escape plan. A comment I read put it best, asking, “Is it brave to run away from a pack of wolves out to get you?” It takes so much to keep running, but it's separate from simply being “brave.” Now Marilyn, she actively chose to support Ella when she had nothing to gain but much to lose, and she did it anyway. *That’s* bravery. As for who’s better? It’s comparing apples and oranges: a complete waste of time. These two incredible women used their lots in life to make a difference where they could, and they both deserve immense respect for that.

It sort of felt like "Coked-up History." Spin-off idea?

The hilarious part is her handset 📞 was on the arm of the chair while the rest was sitting on the floor 😂😂😂😂

I noticed that too

Seriously. She was delightful!

I peeped that

He's a downer this time. Keeps asking if she's ok. What's the deal???!

This comment. Yes. She was delightful and he seemed like an irritated child.

What was the reference?

@@akilasmith6063 ain't no other man music video

Lol. Exactly what popped into my head when i saw it too!!!! Wow i thought i was the only one......

I actually can’t believe Hollywood hasn’t made it happen yet

@@britt1953 A golden opportunity is just sitting there, waiting for the right person to take it. ✨️

God I wish there was a war then we could prove that we are worth more than anyone bargained for

@@ireneskitsa2500 This is exactly what I came to say! Lol

@@ireneskitsa2500 Can I buy you a drink?

The Etta James biopic starring Sidibe would've cool.

Obayifa Batiste Gabby is not butt ugly

@dil oreo Gabby isn't ugly but she does NOT look like Ella in complexion nor size.

Obayifa Batiste what a nasty thing to say about another woman. 🤔

@@SamAsm367 In Etta James' autobiography (which is fantastic by the way) she tells a story of how she had to tell a cop that she was a black woman because they thought she was white. So perhaps Gabby is not the right choice for Ms. James. They already had Beyonce play her in Cadillac Records.

It's because the time era it's set for. Things were still segregated and black citizens didnt have easy access to the same comforts white citizens had, including access to nicer fabrics at an affordable price. Theres designers for bigger women now, but there really wasnt back then.

Ella knew how to dress well. There were more seamstresses in that time that could make custom dresses. They didn't have to buy from fancy boutiques

it's like you read my mind! Drunk History is not some nothing little show... where's the quality crew??

Ella looked NOTHING like this. She was several shades lighter and really beautiful and elegant. Don't get me wrong, Gabby is a good actress, but don't throw ANY black woman in there to play Ella. Ella's beauty, elegance, and perfect voice was applauded by Frank Sinatra and EVERYONE in the business. I'm offended. Once again, white people not respecting the look of a black person. So many famous black actresses or not so famous but looked somewhat similar could've been cast as Ella.

@@elliesings9508 oof the colorism in this comment. Gabby is a great actress and shouldn't be discriminated against for her skin color! Almost the entire Hamilton cast was casted in a historically inaccurate way, but it's still a masterpiece, and that was sort of the point. In 2020 I don't think trivial things like appearance matter for portraying the heart of a historical figure anymore. You might as well be mad about the little mermaid being black if that's a priority for you.

Can I buy you a drink? (That would be nice.) While we're waiting let me offer you some free advice?

🤣🤣🤣 Talk less... Smile more... Don't let them know what you're against or what you're for

A Girl "you can't be serious" "you wanna get ahead?" "yes" "fools who run their mouths off wind up dead"

A yo yo yo yo yo what time is it!? Showtime!

@@samjama5581 Like I said...

Yessss

Same here!!

Cause he don't know what type of drunk they are 😹😹😹

Afraid of them saying something very bad

They never even met. Plus the nudes of her used in the first issue of Playboy were used without her consent and she received no compensation for them.

Taiwo A so wait is this video lying????

Green Vegan Hugh and Marilyn never met

@@greenvegan8274 the video isn't lying, the comment about Marilyn being bisexual most likely is

I'd take anything Hugh Hefner said about Marilyn with a pinch of salt. Sounds like he was engaged in some serious wishful thinking.

Amen! Me too...I love her!