An Evening With Diahann Carroll (Washington, D.C. 2005)

This hour-long, one-on-one interview program provided a rare and insightful look into the life and career of legendary entertainer Diahann Carroll. Taped live in Washington, D.C. at George Washington University’s Jack Morton Auditorium on Saturday, May 7, 2005, this program was the seventh in The HistoryMakers’ An Evening With... series. Television journalist, moderator and managing editor of Washington Week, Gwen Ifill interviewed actress and singer Diahann Carroll with Discover Financial Services LLC serving as the event’s title sponsor.
Diahann Carroll is a true legend. She is one of America’s major performing talents with a career on the Broadway stage, as a Las Vegas headliner and as an actress in both motion pictures and on television. In the interview, Carroll told her life story, shared her experiences working in the entertainment industry and offered her feelings about being a pioneer and inspiring future minority actresses. She talked about her sitcom Julia, working with Sidney Poitier, her Oscar nomination and her roles on the 1980s prime time soap operas, Dynasty and A Different World.
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  • @skygazer6898
    @skygazer68982 жыл бұрын

    One of the most beautiful black women to ever grace the planet and an extremely talented lady too

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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @curlyq690

    @curlyq690

    2 жыл бұрын

    Without having plastic surgery or butt implants. Natural, beautiful, talented lady.

  • @natasharochelle3218

    @natasharochelle3218

    Жыл бұрын

    FACTS❤️

  • @bmwjourdandunngoddess6024

    @bmwjourdandunngoddess6024

    11 ай бұрын

    One of the Most beautiful woman period. 🤭

  • @randnettebillings4865
    @randnettebillings48652 жыл бұрын

    Black women taking the initiatives, or assertive, or confident in there skin ......a Amazing pioneer women....🎩

  • @vintageincolor
    @vintageincolor2 жыл бұрын

    She kept her composure for most of this interview but it was so touching when she talked about the appreciation and gratitude she felt when Halle Berry-one of the most relevant black actresses of this current generation-being sure to give HER props and understanding what it took for HALLE to get to that place. That was sweet.

  • @waldolydecker8118

    @waldolydecker8118

    10 ай бұрын

    "Halle Berry - one of the most relevant black actresses of this current generation"? lol such low standards, geez.

  • @carolinaKing864
    @carolinaKing8642 жыл бұрын

    This woman was so graceful and truly elegant. It’s too bad that this representation of us…is not what we see much of anymore. What a wonderful woman she seemed to be. R.I.P. to the legendary Diahann Carroll.

  • @bee6684

    @bee6684

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm very sad indeed... However we are still out there King. We are just in the homes raising our children and taking care of her husband's.

  • @hartubmoses9685

    @hartubmoses9685

    2 жыл бұрын

    Both women were accomplished and sophisticated, may they rest in power.

  • @direfranchement

    @direfranchement

    2 жыл бұрын

    Diahann Carroll and Gwen Ifill were both wonderful. Lost Gwen much too soon.

  • @carolinaKing864

    @carolinaKing864

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@direfranchement I don’t know how I missed Gwen dying smh. She was tremendous at what she did.

  • @isitoveryet9525

    @isitoveryet9525

    2 жыл бұрын

    Diahann Carroll is pure class! There’s something ethereal, & calming about her presence…even through the screen.

  • @adrianaqueiros-zc6jo
    @adrianaqueiros-zc6jo2 жыл бұрын

    She was 70 then and STILL BEAUTIFUL

  • @sunflowerpwr.8821
    @sunflowerpwr.88213 жыл бұрын

    They both are gone now and missed.

  • @karlatkinson4397
    @karlatkinson43972 жыл бұрын

    She's a true trail blazer. Someone who pushed boundaries and made real impact on other people's lives. Very inspiring and genuinely lovely with it.

  • @lalani888blue

    @lalani888blue

    Жыл бұрын

    I loved her 'self respect'. She not only had a voice for music but she showed by her own action's...How to use boundaries and never settle for disrespect. Love her always 💜💌

  • @andrewcharles7873
    @andrewcharles78732 жыл бұрын

    Diahann is still youthful looking even at 85 years old. And she didn't need plastic surgery or facelift. She's definitely looked much younger then her age, easily 30 years younger then her real age. She's one of the most beautiful actress in Hollywood.

  • @taylorstickelmier4229
    @taylorstickelmier42293 жыл бұрын

    Classy yet so down to earth! Gorgeous woman.

  • @lalani888blue
    @lalani888blue Жыл бұрын

    "The best thing for me to do was to be quite and listen". Very intuitive and intelligent woman for sure. In order to navigate yourself in that industry with a clear conscience...one has to instinctively know the difference between a real friend vs a swamp creature.

  • @silverlakegirl9078
    @silverlakegirl90782 жыл бұрын

    I get the goosebumps at the very mention of her name. Her inner beauty shows all over her gorgeous face. It doesn't get better than this!

  • @evegenesis6022
    @evegenesis6022 Жыл бұрын

    Two of the most substantial women I know. I was devastated when Gwen Ifill died. She was a class act. Superior journalist. And Diahann Carroll. OMG. I am speechless. So glad I found this gem!

  • @jermainethomas1570
    @jermainethomas15702 жыл бұрын

    She teared up for Halle Berry and all that she accomplished and is very appreciative that Halle looks up to those who paved the way for her💙💙💙

  • @metamorphicme9378
    @metamorphicme93783 жыл бұрын

    what a class act!

  • @auroraskywalker4475
    @auroraskywalker44752 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful, elegant and Classy woman .. there will never be another Diahann Carroll..🙏🏽🕊

  • @lalani888blue
    @lalani888blue Жыл бұрын

    When I was a little girl I loved to sing. I was very blessed to grow up with relatives and neighbors who had a vast collection of music. All genre's. A music teacher (s) who played music from Pearl Bailey, Oscar Peterson, Diahann Carroll... Sarah Vaughan, Billy Holiday and so many more gifted creatives. My singing talent went unnoticed in my immediate family because it wasn't considered to be a career. Now in my later year's I find myself singing again... it's never too late to do what you 💚💌

  • @jermainethomas1570
    @jermainethomas15702 жыл бұрын

    Loved how she acknowledged how impotence A Different World was and still is to the culture. I remember one of the cast members saying that they were complaining about something and they said someone(didn't say who) told them that they were lucky to be there because they weren't even aloud on the lot back in the day and now we know that came from Diahann Carroll 💙💙💙💙

  • @MsTee3301
    @MsTee33012 жыл бұрын

    So graceful and classy.

  • @crystalsmith4187
    @crystalsmith4187 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, I love Diahann Carroll. I loved Julia, and Claudine she's still a very beautiful, and intelligent lady. She's growing older, gracefully. Very good show, and Host. Thanks.

  • @des86usn06
    @des86usn062 жыл бұрын

    I could listen to this graceful woman talk all day long. What a treasure she was.

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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @dianeseymour6189
    @dianeseymour6189 Жыл бұрын

    Diahann Carrol,Was a amazing Lady❤Rest in Eternal peace Ms. Carrol.

  • @teeart356
    @teeart3562 жыл бұрын

    Loved her as Whitley's mom on A Different World...perfect selection! ❤

  • @Milton754

    @Milton754

    2 жыл бұрын

    You and I both.

  • @briansmith6292
    @briansmith62923 жыл бұрын

    I love love love that woman. My aunt I think resembled her I think it was the way they both carried themselves. With class grace and style.

  • @patriciawarmoth661

    @patriciawarmoth661

    2 жыл бұрын

    Then you must be beautiful

  • @joshualovell2003

    @joshualovell2003

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're aunt looked nothing like her I've seen aunt Bertha before she looked more like Florida Evans

  • @kesybaby5382
    @kesybaby5382 Жыл бұрын

    I didn't want it to end... 😢

  • @khykhy
    @khykhy2 жыл бұрын

    I have watched this at least 10 times. What a legend.

  • @jhondoe110
    @jhondoe110 Жыл бұрын

    Fathers and Daughters have a very special Relationship...like Sons and Mothers❤️

  • @gigigiseleworld
    @gigigiseleworld2 жыл бұрын

    I have seen her in many interviews ... but this one was actually the best over all in the past years. May the both of these two #talented and #gifted ladies RIP. #DiahannCarroll #GwenIfill ...

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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @bostonteaparty3926
    @bostonteaparty3926 Жыл бұрын

    RIH to both of these special ladies

  • @user-xg7iz4ok5z
    @user-xg7iz4ok5z5 ай бұрын

    At 70 she still looks Magnificent ❤!!!!

  • @reginaashton7206
    @reginaashton72062 жыл бұрын

    Such an elegant soul!

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  • @kazkazzie3906
    @kazkazzie39063 жыл бұрын

    This was a brilliant interview. Ms Carroll was a legend. The interviewer has done a great job once again 😊

  • @thebootielover

    @thebootielover

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wish I had been raised by parents like her.

  • @janettawallace3722

    @janettawallace3722

    2 жыл бұрын

    She was really down to earth. I am amazed how she talked about her life. A lovely lady. Beautiful interview.

  • @RaphaelMArias
    @RaphaelMArias2 жыл бұрын

    One of the greatest. I adore her. She set the bar of excellence. Class.

  • @cedarabbey
    @cedarabbey3 жыл бұрын

    Hard to believe that Gwen and Diahann are both gone.

  • @TheHistoryMakers

    @TheHistoryMakers

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes. It is hard.

  • @marvinmills9351
    @marvinmills93512 жыл бұрын

    Two extraordinary human beings, long admired for their inner beauty, graciousness, warmth and intellect. Wonderful seeing them together.

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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @akrenwinkle
    @akrenwinkle10 ай бұрын

    I miss Gwen Ifill. So composed, professional and personable.

  • @benzz2006
    @benzz20063 жыл бұрын

    Our Black Judy.' She definitely carried the torch well after Dorothy.

  • @freespirit5680
    @freespirit56802 жыл бұрын

    Talented, intelligent, beautiful, strong, and comes across as a lovely and a complete person. Thank goodness we have interviews such as this on record so we can remember more vividly these great artists and performers.

  • @sherrystevenson2698
    @sherrystevenson26982 жыл бұрын

    I love this woman . 💯🥰😍🌹❤️👏🏾🙏🏾

  • @jodiehawley463
    @jodiehawley4632 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing woman ♥️♥️♥️

  • @Refreshing_Words
    @Refreshing_Words2 жыл бұрын

    Thankful I found this priceless piece of history.

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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @smoothwill
    @smoothwill Жыл бұрын

    Both of these lovely great black woman rest in peace

  • @enolamsamoht
    @enolamsamoht3 жыл бұрын

    RIP Mrs Carroll 🌹💐!!!

  • @rubychew6535
    @rubychew65352 жыл бұрын

    She was always articulate, and I always thought that she was very polished. I enjoyed her singing style.

  • @tenpenthouse
    @tenpenthouse3 жыл бұрын

    16:50 If that is not the greatest "And that's the tea" moment and face ever seen in an interview LOL

  • @itsdebbiecakeyoubigdummy828
    @itsdebbiecakeyoubigdummy8282 жыл бұрын

    2 Iconic Women Gwen Ifill and Diane Carroll... May they both RIP 🙏 Dianne Carroll and Chaka Khan are both the epitome of natural femininity. It's do electrifying to watch these women. I get goosebumps just watching and listening to them.

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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @lesthebest3171
    @lesthebest31712 жыл бұрын

    Diahann Carroll is another Legendary Entertainer who received her dues in this great interview. Whenever I think of her I think of Dorothy Dandridge and how sad that she didn’t live long enough to see the success of all the ladies who came after her. Dorothy was the most glamorous Black Woman of the 50s, and wihen she starred in her Oscar nominated role in Carmen Jones (1954), Diahann made her screen debut in that film as a plain Jane. Within a decade Diahann would equal Dorothy in terms of Glamorous Star Power. Carroll was the last of the 50s Glamour Queens who help to shape the image of ourselves, may she and Gwen Iffill forever RIP.

  • @wilmaevergreen6594
    @wilmaevergreen65942 жыл бұрын

    One of Gods trophy women

  • @schurrlittle1339
    @schurrlittle13392 жыл бұрын

    GWEN IFILL VERY GOOD INTERVIEW WITH DIAHANN CARROLL TRUTH BE TOLD PURE HONESTY!!

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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @swannoir7949

    @swannoir7949

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gwyn is dead too

  • @pennieclinton6567
    @pennieclinton65672 жыл бұрын

    Such an amazing woman but she seems to tell 2 different stories of her parents. On this interview it’s all praises and in others she’s speaks of how her parents abandoned her

  • @AnimxsityDontPlay
    @AnimxsityDontPlay2 жыл бұрын

    Julia is one of my favorite shows in the world. I never seen it until I was a adult and I wish there were more episodes. Diahann Carroll became one of my idols after seeing that show. She is definitely a legend may she rest in peace. On top of that she was absolutely Gorgeous.....

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  • @cadillacdeville5828
    @cadillacdeville58282 жыл бұрын

    She is one of my favorite actresses and absolutely love her elegance and class.

  • @sherrygrant317
    @sherrygrant3172 жыл бұрын

    The Queen has spoken

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  • @jsmcfariii
    @jsmcfariii2 жыл бұрын

    Epic Beauty and so much more.

  • @TheDarkDresser
    @TheDarkDresser2 жыл бұрын

    She's so fortunate to have had a loving home with both parents who doted on her. So many of us girls have had childhood trauma, because our fathers were never around. Once the predators know that there is no man in the house, they see a young girl as their prey.

  • @ryanscottlogan8459

    @ryanscottlogan8459

    2 жыл бұрын

    Her parents abandoned her!😝

  • @TheDarkDresser

    @TheDarkDresser

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ryanscottlogan8459 I subsequently learned that in another video and was shocked, since I got a different impression here.

  • @winniejohnson5559

    @winniejohnson5559

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheDarkDresser well even if they did , she seemed to gotten what she needed from them to help her to be successful..

  • @MrMystri
    @MrMystri Жыл бұрын

    So ironic talking about being cancer free then she dies from it in 2019. Very sad, such a lovely woman, classy and elegant RIP

  • @TheHistoryMakers
    @TheHistoryMakers2 жыл бұрын

    Send it to others to view....we want to keep her legacy alive.

  • @deborahsteele7427
    @deborahsteele74272 жыл бұрын

    "Great interview, and I truly miss the both of them" ... Blessings always, Ms. Deborah Steele - 11/15/21

  • @SEA-dx1sv
    @SEA-dx1sv2 жыл бұрын

    True legend,. A Queen 👑

  • @bakeembakeem
    @bakeembakeem Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely Imperial in every way, my forever Queen

  • @JoeJoe-ng9qb
    @JoeJoe-ng9qb25 күн бұрын

    Wow! Powerful voices! And we miss Gwen so much, too. Great human beings with so much talent!!!

  • @themostbeautifulisraw4561
    @themostbeautifulisraw4561 Жыл бұрын

    I love this woman so much.

  • @Whalee39
    @Whalee392 жыл бұрын

    Such an incredible woman. 💕💗

  • @MA-yh2ko
    @MA-yh2ko2 жыл бұрын

    Great interview. As a lil Black boy being able to see a reflection of myself at the same age as Corey was soooo impactful.

  • @virginiadouglas9449
    @virginiadouglas94492 жыл бұрын

    So true.....there would never be another one like her....thank you D for being so lovely for life

  • @gson6456
    @gson64562 жыл бұрын

    Best interview

  • @gettingeven8657
    @gettingeven86572 жыл бұрын

    She was such a beautiful and talent women. She Even aged beautifully 🙏

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    2 жыл бұрын

    She truly is beautiful! We are thrilled you enjoyed the program. Please subscribe & share!!

  • @vernonparrish7066
    @vernonparrish70662 жыл бұрын

    WOW. JUST WOW! I love this lady/singer/actress! Thank you for sharing your life with the world.

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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @denakirkland5219
    @denakirkland52192 жыл бұрын

    So glad that I got to see this interview!!!

  • @poseidon3201
    @poseidon3201 Жыл бұрын

    Even her name has a ring to it.

  • @santi7616
    @santi76162 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this great interview, what a great lady she was. 💖

  • @jojo90s4
    @jojo90s42 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful lady

  • @jeffreyyounger5772
    @jeffreyyounger57722 жыл бұрын

    One of the ground breaker, beautiful, intelligent, creative, spiritual, queen 👑,black 🖤 woman made a different, to black and america woman 👠,in general!!!♀️🎂😜😜💕🌪️🌪️🍵💸🗝️🗝️💖🥳😻🕐🥇🥇🥺🪖🍓🛼🙏🎯🎯🌍😘😘🌎😳📻🍷🎨🎨👠🪖🍓🕐🍓🕐🏘️🌎🌎🌎🌎😳😳😳

  • @georgedyer2680
    @georgedyer268010 ай бұрын

    I watched Julia as a young boy. I was totally thrilled whenever it was on.

  • @mrporsche4236
    @mrporsche42362 жыл бұрын

    70 years old here wow

  • @zacharyboyd5391
    @zacharyboyd53912 жыл бұрын

    I loved the role she'd played in Eve's bayou

  • @kierstenwhite7807
    @kierstenwhite78072 ай бұрын

    Brilliant interview-- she has given us the platform, it's now up to us to rise to the height of it. She was absolutely right in her assessment of the industry that runs solely on the almighty dollar. May she rest in power, knowing she showed us the path-- now, let's ride it!

  • @lisabaxter7786
    @lisabaxter77867 ай бұрын

    Fantabulous talented woman she is missed SIP ❤😢😊

  • @lisaphillips9991
    @lisaphillips99912 жыл бұрын

    The stunning, gorgeous, elegant...Diahann Carroll...RIP forever a starr...❤...

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  • @MichaelKomlo
    @MichaelKomloАй бұрын

    What a class act and astute Lady!

  • @w.urlitzer1869
    @w.urlitzer18695 ай бұрын

    I love her composure.

  • @brittyh428
    @brittyh4282 жыл бұрын

    I tell you what, this interview blessed me. So glad I watched!

  • @sophisticatedmm3632

    @sophisticatedmm3632

    2 жыл бұрын

    DC was absolutely amazing. Beautiful, classy & sophisticated.

  • @jnicole599
    @jnicole599 Жыл бұрын

    This was a great interview 👏🏾 such a Beautiful 😍 woman Diahann Carroll very grateful and elegant ❤️

  • @chericollier7332
    @chericollier73322 жыл бұрын

    This is a great interview. I love that she knew what she wanted in life, and she recognized and accepted her limitations. The interviewer was focused on her marriages. There's no failure there.

  • @sophisticatedmm3632
    @sophisticatedmm36322 жыл бұрын

    DC was an absolute DIVA RIP Queen

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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @homodeus8713
    @homodeus87133 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely marvelous 💞

  • @beazy7751
    @beazy77512 жыл бұрын

    Two Legends RIP Queens

  • @TheHistoryMakers
    @TheHistoryMakers2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. That means a lot. Yes. We agree that it is a great interview

  • @user-xg7iz4ok5z
    @user-xg7iz4ok5z5 ай бұрын

    Gwen Ifill I love you ❤ !!!!!!

  • @sherrygrant317
    @sherrygrant3172 жыл бұрын

    Grace and elegance

  • @solemandd67
    @solemandd672 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting this outstanding interview between Ms. Ifill and Ms. Carroll.

  • @bambinomalle37
    @bambinomalle372 жыл бұрын

    An incredible woman. Molto bellissima!!!

  • @katyp5914
    @katyp59142 жыл бұрын

    Class act!❤

  • @edglebennett6312
    @edglebennett63123 жыл бұрын

    This was fascinating to watch. Thank you so much.

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    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @HLJlovejoy
    @HLJlovejoy2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful, graceful & lovely 🥰

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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @patriciawarmoth661
    @patriciawarmoth6612 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I never watched Claudine. I always remember her from Dynasty as Mrs. Devereaux.

  • @lisabaxter7786
    @lisabaxter77867 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this ❤

  • @cadillacdeville5828
    @cadillacdeville58282 жыл бұрын

    She was great as Preston Burkes mother on Greys Anatomy

  • @britishlad5648
    @britishlad56482 жыл бұрын

    I love her!!!

  • @jhondoe110
    @jhondoe110 Жыл бұрын

    I have been fortunate because l've been w very intelligent men.

  • @EastOfATL
    @EastOfATL2 жыл бұрын

    Long💪🏽Live da Legendary 🌟👑🏆🎥Diahanne Carol🕊🌹