Eartha Kitt was a one off. We have never seen her like before or since. Orson Wells was so right when he said she was the most exciting woman in the world. 😊

she deserved a standing ovation!

There aren't words that adequately describe Eartha. I'm so sorry she's gone because the world is missing out on such an incredible human being, and what a story teller she was!! I could listen to that beautiful woman all day.

her mother being 14 years old is not mature enough to comprehend how to take care of children,, especially in that racism age.... what a story of human strength and resilience

When someone has a light, ominous people will try their hardest to dim it but guess what, it never happens and it makes light shine brighter.

I have found a new hero in Miss Eartha Kitt, a truly fascinating, courageous incomparable and down to earth lady. Rest In Peace.

I love Eartha Kitt!! She was extremely damaged!! She was treated horribly,subhuman It's heartbreaking. It makes you angry that someone was treated so badly.She carried that hurt her entire life.I wish that things could've been better for her!! She was beautiful and talented. Wow!!! I'm very sorry that she had to endure the things in her childhood. She was a wonderful mother as well.

When she spoke of seeing her mother come back for them in the woods in the morning dew skirt lifted with food it was such amazing imagery I could listen to her speak forever she was amazing !

Her story growing up is truly heart wrenching and tragic. For anyone to have to endure sexual, physical, mental, emotional abuse is truly more than any human can bear. I think laughing is her way of coping, but as someone listening to this, I could not laugh at it or have a smirk like this presenter did. It’s highly insensitive and inappropriate quite honestly. Deep respect for her for being able to narrate her own story without shedding a tear no matter how bad you are overcome with emotion. Sometimes we make our own stories as bad as we want to in our minds not knowing what others are going through. Peace and love to all.

She was no ugly duckling she was beautiful.

I'm lost for words... what a gem she was in the world. A black woman who was multi-talented! ✨🙌🏾✨

Such a remarkable woman ✨

Incredible woman! It’s amazing she never suffered from drug addiction with all of the success and her demons to slay, what a role model for anyone. I’m paraphrasing … “Eat good food, take care of your body, think good thoughts and don’t allow negative people in your life” Eartha Kitt 🙏🏼

She was so intelligent and articulate on top of being beautiful and talented

Someone needs to really write her story for a movie. She is always amazing. One of my sheroes in life.

Eartha Kitt was a STAR .. Long Before Batman came along.

Her life was so sad but she was remarkable and for someone who endured so much abuse she was so kindhearted, strong and a fighter 💪🏾

Very tragic. I felt the same way most of my childhood being half Black and Japanese. Where do I fit? Your own family rejecting you, peers at school doing the same. Sexual abuse and beatings and dysfunctional relationships that became self destructive in my younger years. I honestly thanks God for all the wisdom I acquired throughout time, able to forgive and educate my self. Following my passion which it’s painting and making sure my heart does not age with pain and choose instead love and compassion. My respect for this beautiful lady. She had to have the most tremendous inner strength to overcome life challenges , I understand her perfectly and listening to her makes me realized that even though I am a survivor, there is others who their suffering is or has been much worse. We overcome all life challenges by the supernatural power of God, remember that.

She is an outstanding story teller. She is so beautiful and talented. I loved when she said the best that happened was her daughter Kitt.

This interview is just speechless I don't know what to say I just watch it over and over again

She was so strong!!! ❤️💙

Her life really needs to be a movie!! Incredible!!

During this period, I saw her in concert in a rather intimate setting. All I can say is..WOW! I was so lucky to have enough money at that time to buy the tickets. I was in my 20s. What a treat.

She’s soo endearing and adorable! What a wonderful storyteller she was. Wow. What a survivor!

Her storytelling ability is unrivalled

Remarkable story Eartha.. so so happy that she was able to be a mother and show her daughter love that she never received as a child. Good reminder to be kind to everyone because you don’t know what they have been through or are still going through.. I think Sally did a good job with the interview. I felt that Eartha definitely had time to express herself during the segment. Rest In Peace Eartha 🌍

From rags to riches. It was a horrible time growing up. It's so sad.It can make you stronger but what a horrible way to live through. Love Eartha Ktt.A true legend and icon! Her daughter is gorgeous!

We had a silver cup bread bakery factory here in Detroit back in the 1950's & prior. It was a huge brick building on E. Vernor & Chene street. My grandma went to school across the street at Miller High & used to talk about the smell of fresh bread. It was abandoned for many years & burned down in 1989. The site now is a nursing home.

What an absolute gem this is. Her early story would be the end of so many, myself included. It's incredible to see what she became and the amazing experiences she shared with millions of people world wide. thanks so much for uploading this amazing piece of history

Talk About Destiny! She was Destined to be, a star⭐🇿🇦

You can hear the pain in her laughter 😢😢❤❤❤

When she sits down, look at her legs, they are gorgeous, crossed like a true dancer. My goodness look at this woman laughing through her pain

It was my honor to meet Eartha Kitt at NYCs radio city music hall back stage. My sister & I were the only 2 she let back stage to meet her. She did not warm to my pretentious sister but she gave me a charming smile. She was a wise judge of character because my sister tormented me, high yellow me. High yellow hatred is real in the Black community & white community, even in 2022. She's right, you try to survive by becoming invisible & mute. You'd be shocked to discover how many Black families practice these ungodly acts. he was amazing as a talent & human being. I was so shy in her magnificent presence. She was a Black girl rock star that still shines to me, in her recordings & movies.

I hope Eartha has found eternal peace!

Such a unique individual. Had her own style.

My girl Eartha always stayed woke she ain't let nobody walk all over her

I use to date a guy who would often refer to me as Eartha Kitt. Back then, I took it as an insult because that’s how he meant it and also because I was uneducated about her story and her history. Like Ms. Kitt, my life was described using “the 6 words” too! But what my Ex meant for evil, God meant for good. This interview is so on time for me; I’m up watching it at the crack of Dawn because I couldn’t sleep and somehow it popped up in my recommended watches. Today, I receive being referred to Ms. Kitt as an honor. Life has new meaning to me and on the days should I feel anything other than that, I’ll draw strength from her legacy! Thank You Ms KITT and continue to Rest In Peace. You would’ve been 95 this year!! What a great interview. New Subscriber here! Thanks Aaron, I hope to see more inspirational uploads from your channel.

Sending her flowers in heaven 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

The stereotype of “a good southern family, of Baptist or Protestant faith” is false. Ertha’s upbringing is a testament to that cruel reality she endured. To what ends these people need to prove their superiority and why? Only their small and narrow minds will know. The mix of all ethnicities such as Eartha’s, brings beautiful results to the American fabric. Thank you Miss Kitt for sharing your story. I’m sorry you had to endure such cruel treatment. I’m glad you were able to create such a wonderful life and fruitful career. RIP lovely lady. 💐💖

Eartha was a treasure, a very unique woman. RIP

Andra Day can definitely play Eartha Kitt!

As sad as this is she can still find humor and laugh. What a beautiful story.

Eartha Kitt, is such beautiful and brilliant person, I love her soul.

Such a sad but Remarkable womn I have never heard such a interview Eartha gave such an open interview I am sure that in this era there was so much of this that happened Eartha was and still is an Inspiration to so many people .Eartha is a true Star

This beautiful talented precious woman was unfairly treated and it's not okay and my heart goes out to her I was an orphan and I know about earning your keep everyone expects that of you when you're an orphan but through no fault of her own she was treated so badly that I know God will put her up high when she gets to heaven. Love you Ertha, biblically your story reminds me of Joseph and the coat of many colors not exactly but he was a prisoner and betrayed by his own Brothers and Rose from slavery to the highest level possible in that time. But he kept his good heart as you kept yours and who couldn't love you now I just wish we were friends then I wouldn't care that you were yellow.

Omg did not know she spoke Spanish😳 I knew she spoke different languages but not one of them being Spanish... she's a great performer 🤩

I’ve followed Eartha, since 1954, love her and her voice!

i have always loved and still do love Miss Eartha Kitt! She will live inside my heart for always. R.I.P. MY QUEEN! 😂 💙 💚💕💕

God bless her, for everything she ever had to go through just to be a human being.she is truly a beautiful woman inside and out.

I am so shocked the kind of life she had before☹ I never knew this about her. You just never know what people have gone through.

Heart warming and truly heart breaking!

This is such a wonderful pleasure to watch I’m grateful for this interview and her honesty and humility ,Yet I can surely feel her pain. She was definitely a Diamond 💎 in the Rough 😊❤. She is so interesting , funny , loving 🥰, sweet and so much more 🙏🙏🙏🙏☺️😘

Wow never knew Eartha Kitt's life was so hard! I've always liked her work but I respect her even more. Thank you so much for this interview.

Absolute respect and love towards her

A Beautiful Legendary Eartha Kitty.💃💃💃💃

Eartha looks like a million dollars.

I am obsessed with Eartha Kitt! She had everything. I only wish I had met her while she was alive.

STRENGTH of a woman ... simply beautiful

I never knew anything about this woman except that she was playing on Batman. What’s beautiful and mesmerizing person this was. I wish I could have met her.

Her story really pulls at the heart strings..

I will never call anyone high yellow again. Being black we’ve used that term that described someone light skinned or mixed and never really knew it’s origins

This woman was absolutely remarkable. I love me some Eartha

Ms. Kitt had fortitude! Rest in Peace, dear lady.

....GOD did bless her and she still remained a beautiful person.

Her story is so sad she is beautiful and strong God bless her always

Nothing but love for Eartha. 👍✌🕊🔱🌾💖

Earths was beautiful inside and out ❤❤

Eartha Kitt was a unique talent...her pain and suffering made her a legend...she will forever be amazing.

No one can play this women in movies, remarkable amazing human ohhh my gosh

What a beautiful human being. A wonderful singer and an eloquent lady. Christopher Keane

My mom left me to for a man that pain will never go away

Such a sweet woman, eartha Kitt 💕

Eartha, who cares what people says about you. I've never heard anything bat about you. You're my star for many many years. Them that mistreated you is not worth thinking of. I know because I've been through it and yes it hurts at times but we survived.

Singer and Actor Eartha Kitt was a beautiful Unique Classy Lady!

So glad she can tell her truth.

She was a survivor.

What a courageous woman, to be able to tell her truth, in such a vulnerable way... truly made from a different cloth

That song at the end was wonderful! What an amazing talent Eartha Kitt was.

Love Eartha Kitt she was a good actress too.👏🏿🙂

She was a natural....

We need more women like Eartha Kitt these days.

Eartha Kit was brilliant ♥️

What a great story teller

Sally was truly a great show! When you see this interview, you can tell that she raised her daughter well! So it's crazy that she had to explain herself on social media, when people said that she wasn't her daughter! Eartha pushed through the odds to educate herself, learn the world, and made sure her daughter would be a reflection of that, and not what she had to endure! Bravo icon

Such pain she still feels. I hope she had a loving relationship with someone special. How terribly sad.

I should’ve figured out that she’s been through tragedy because I feel so much love for her as if I had known her in my life time.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I watched a you tube video of her daughter on Tameron Hall show and it's hard to see that she is mixed but I can see it in this younger video of her daughter. People were saying that Eartha Kitt mush have adopted her since she looks white so she spoke out people's comments. People are down right nasty about what they don't understand.

Legendary woman that went through a lot ❤❤❤❤

Eartha you are loved and still loved

Eartha was just amazing woman !

Listening to her story was like watching a movie. Riveting, edge of seat stories of survival 😮❤

Eartha Kitt, the legend, , the audience didn't stand up & give her the love with applauds. ❤#thursdaychild 👏👏👏🌹🌷🌻

thank you Aaron for sharing this wonderful program. Such a legend. I knew so little about her, other than her music. Cheers; Dave

She went through the unimaginable...

After that horrifying, grim and upsetting recount of eartha's childhood, Sally says "fascinating insight into a time and place".... 🙄

What a spectacular person! All of the pain and suffering she endured, she never gave up and even excelled in her life. I have seen interviews with her daughter and she is a very self-actualized and amazing person. It is like Eartha worked hard to make sure her daughter had a much better childhood and life than she had. One thing that always comes to mind, when I think of Eartha, is her amazing smile that would light up the room. Her story needs to be heard by everyone. I am going to get her book, "Thursday's Child", so I can read more about her life.

What a beautiful person

You have become greatly accepted, an international legend ❤

Eartha’s great because of the 4 LPs she cut in the 50s Decade. Immortal !! Unique !! Brilliant !! Thrilling !!

imagine, to have hung out with eartha and her pal jimmy dean. she is LEGEND.