Count me on the love Thandie train, I don't find her phony at all. She just obviously really loves talking and is happy to be there with Oprah. Some people are talkers.

yes yes yes!!!! the most engaging exciting intelligent conversation..... one of the best from Variety. They really love each other

It's awesome hearing Thandie talking about her craft, she's one of the most interesting and articulate actresses I've heard.

What's with the hate? These are two wonderful actresses.

These two are strong independent women and they both deserve the world

Both of these women are doing wonderful work as actors. And they're working on shows that are tackling important issues. What the hell with all the hate? I really thought this was going to be a horrible interview. People have nothing of importance going on in their own lives, so... This was wonderful. And Thandie is cast in the new Star Wars. Helloooo! I wish. And Oprah is in Disney's new Wrinkle in Time.

not surprised at all with the hate in these comments below......... These women, black women mind you, are just too fierce!! intelligent, beautiful, successful, engaged, empowered, fulfilling their purpose, living their dream.......fully free! How many people walking this earth live a life like they do? ....and some folks can't stand it.. LOL!! Bravo Oprah and Thandie... I could listen to them talk for hours...

This is one of my favorite interviews so far. I love the friendship between those two. It's really heartwarming. I also loved getting to hear about the relationship between each of them and the work that they've done.

THandie's amazing. She has an enigmatic presence on screen. People who hate her are just exhibiting insecurity problems. Their reaction is just a mirror of the negativity going on in their heads. Do better! #Truth

thandie is amazing

Inspiring, intelligent and passionate actresses, but above all, beautiful humans! Thanks for sharing

Lots of international trolls targeting Thandie. It's a shame, brilliant actress, but they're either trying to scare her out of doing interviews or sway public opinion. These divisive politics won't work.

I absolutely love how much respect they have for each other, their craft, the world. It's amazing, they know so much, so wise!

Wow...I can't believe I sat through this entire interview and was thoroughly into it. Who would of thought that Thandie would be the one to drive the conversation. But, she was speaking to Oprah's truth and I felt Oprah surrendered the driver's seat to her. It was also interesting seeing Oprah experience "ah-ha moments." You can see the light bulb when it goes off in her head; it's cute.

I love the vulnerability in these two. It's beautiful to see people I admire talk about their insecurities in a way.

Wonderful interview.

This a genuine, heartfelt dialogue between two women who admire and love each other. Amen.

Honestly 2017 was such a killer year for actors on actors and this is quite obviously the highlight. Thank you.

They are so in tune with each other it's amazing to watch. enriching, enlightening, and just beautiful. it just felt like I peeped into the living room of one of these women to listen to an authentic conversation that they could have had while no one else was watching. As refined and articulate as they both are, there was a rawness that spoke to the depth of how well they know each other and how in tune they are with their own emotions and thoughts. Super articulate... well done, loved it!😍😍 Thandie Newton & Oprah Winfrey... it doesn't get better than this.😍

This is episode is my favorite one, two brilliant women, open heart, open-minded, talk freely and natrually. Thandie said "Fight for the truth if we know it, if we don't know it, ask questions." i love it

Thandie's role in Westworld, and her performance, are by far the most compelling element of the show, which is already brilliant. Of all the characters, she's the only one you really want to see succeed in the end. She's basically the lead in what's ostensibly an ensemble show. It's great to see her career going better than ever. The great shame about Oprah is that she doesn't do more acting. I don't think she's ever failed to be devastating in any role she's played. Maybe the most talented actress out there when she does work. I see in the comments below I'm supposed to feel threatened or hate them or something. That's all in the minds of those making comments. As a white man over 40, I love these ladies and seeing them together - and I don't think I'm the exception. It's far more common for women to assume the worst of men than it is for men to actually be their worst selves.

Amazing interview with two incredible people. Thanks Variety.

I love these two powerful, talented, brilliant women soaking each other up in a mutual admiration interview love fest. Thank you, ladies, and thank you, Variety for making it happen.

This is the best Actors on Actors I've seen...Wow, both so uninhibited, genuine and informative.

Thandie literally NAILED it in "Beloved". Oprah is phenomenal❤️

This was my favorite interview because you can tell these two are friends in real life!

Oprah is what the world needs... She is smart, powerful and compassionate

I could listen to them talk all day. What an awesome interview!!!

Adored this conversation!

They BOTH cut each other off several times, so it's OK. Great rapport, great conversation, very engaging and inspiring! GREAT WOMEN!

This was brilliant, thank you.

There may be some "haters", but they are the LOUD minority. The LIGHT is always greater than the smallness of the dark. THANK GOD FOR GREAT LIGHTS SUCH AS THESE!! LOVE YOU BOTH!! EVER GREATER GLORY TO YOU BOTH!!!!!

I could pick these women's brains all day. Such a fantastic conversation to be a fly on the wall for.

Great interview! haters are going to hate! I love the direction of this interview

I love how Thandie says "darling"

The best conversation I've seen so far! I felt like a fly on the wall :) observing two friends in a living room.

2 incredible women, incredible conversation. this was enriching to watch.

I've always loved Oprah but I've never heard Thandie Newton in an interview. What an intelligent and wise woman she is! Thandie is super impressive and a great actor. Just wow!

They could have had this exact same conversation in private but chose to do it public. Grateful. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.

What's with all the dislikes? This was beautiful.

Lol these two amazing women bouncing off each other is a total delight to watch xxxs

LISTEN TO THEM LIFT EACH OTHER! Ugh the compliments so heartfelt. So much love. I love it.

Variety needs to switch the comments off on these vids bc there are too many trolls!

What incredible, strong, independent, joyful, women, who let their light shine out on all of us instead of dimming it. I've studied Oprah, knowing her as well as I can from afar, and have admired Thandie for a long time- but wow, Thandie blew it of the park in this! She is a just as vivacious and lovely while talking to Oprah as she is with anyone else. These women know their WORTH. And so can each of us, whether with Oprah or leading our own lives.

Proper and relatable conversation! I love watching people who get each other!

“I think the moment you stop being in awe of what you do, you have to do something else.” Tears streamed down my face as I watched this. God’s beautiful reminder. Wow!

I really liked Beloved. Was way different than I thought it would be. The trailers on tv at the time did not reveal how dark it was. I found Thandie Newton's Beloved character fascinating. Very happy to see this reunion whether they discuss it or not.

I loved the exchange of these intelligent, intuitive women! Brava!

Variety should shut off these comments so a lot of you can stop projecting your own unresolved issues onto these women. The comments denying Thandie's blackness are beyond disgusting, esp. since she's been so vocal about fighting racism in the industry. Deal with your own issues on colorism and interracial relationships elsewhere.

This is awesome seeing the most beautiful actors together.

Thandie Newton is definitely awake!

I cannot get over the hate. As a young educated European, all I conclude is that if these were two white American male superstars, there would be no snide or hateful comments. Clearly Oprah and Thandie are not only unique personalities, but also good actresses (not GREAT.... yet, but very good), and....., and they are close friends, who are happy to engage and speak to one another here, especially Thandie (very excited and animated). Please judge this video for what it stands for,, and not what you think is should be. ART and POLITICS are not entertainment. Please do not mix them up.

This is everything. Loving your work!

I love the energy, beauty, authenticity and, rapport of this talk. There is such comfort, ease and, mutual acceptance radiating.

Lovely interview\conversation

Powerful conversation between two beautifully talented women!! ❤️

I am so glad that Westworld allowed me to discover Thandie! Such an awesome actor!

I absolutely love these 2 women! Great convo :]

Wow, I love "The Color Purple" and just realized, that Oprah was in there. After how many years? Crazy. :) Two really powerful and strong ladies here. :)

I love Thandie! She is such a smart and artistic woman. Phenomenal!

wonderful interview, I very much adore two of them.

WoW! This was AWESOME conversation between two WONDERFUL TALENTED WOMEN!!!

She delivered one of the top 5 performances in the year of 2017-2018. The emotion, the coldness of her character gave me shivers, and she was able to pass on the pain that she was feeling to her viewers. The scene in the finale of Season 1, where she had to decide whether to board the train or gett off, is an acting gem. She should have won for 2017 Emmy, but Ann Dowd overpowered in equally brutal performance, but 2018 was hers and she got it, a well deserved Emmy.

Omg why so much hate -.-

so good!!!!! great interview

Woow! So much hate in the comments! Honestly am surprised at how people trying to turn this amazing conversation between two long-time friends into something negative. Both women are exceptional actresses and both have amazing insight into the acting world. Obviously they both love being around each other and talking about the many lessons they’ve learned about themselves and life in general. All I see in this video is love and respect. Maybe trolls should do the same instead of spreading so much hate.

I enjoy these talks tremendously; no reporters, no annoying moderators with big egos to cut people off.

My earliest memory of Thandie Newton is in the Australian movie 'The year my voice broke' one of my favourites. My earliest memory of Oprah was an episode of the Oprah show, her guest was an ex agent of some kind and he was teaching women what we can do if we were attacked, it has been something I have taken with me throughout my life and been very useful. As a female, I need to know how to help myself other than physical, I learned other tools to use. I'm a small person, so I knew physical fights were not going to work, I learned how powerful my voice can be and I have used it well.

You can tell they are friends!

Queens

I love these women! They have given me beautiful lessons on life and purpose.

Oprah's glasses are everything. Please give them to me Oprah.

Me screaming with excitement watching these amazing actresses reminisce and appreciate each other 🤗🤗🤗🤗☺️☺️😊😊😊

Their conversation is very comforterable.

I saw 'Henrietta Lacks'~(AWESOME!!!) And i saw all of Season 1 of "WESTWORLD"!!!(Amazing!!)~Now I've GOT to see "Beloved"!!

Gorgeous, insightful and engaging! I love hearing strong, intelligent people, but especially my fellow African American women, talk about their Truth and what they love and WHY they love it! They add to the conversation of living a truly awakened, passionate and divine life! Thank you, Beauties, thank you!

Loved this conversation between two phenomenal actresses. Their roles may be few ( in ref to the silly comment below, there's a dearth of great roles for black women, plus Oprah has been busy building a formidable empire and acts only as a "side gig" , so to speak). Their body of work stands the test of time. Thandie was a revelation, and really held her own against the Queen, Oprah. My one pet peeve was that she kept interrupting and talking over Oprah. She has astute observations but I found her penchant for interjection and interruption quite disrespectful.

Such a real conversation. So damn relevant.

Thandie is EVERYTHING! in this present moment it feels like she is telling uncomfortable truths and could be censored but i love how damn passionate she is about the TRUTH!

I loved their chemistry. And I learnt so much. And I don’t know how Oprah is so vaaaaaaast💜

i love whenever oprah breaks the fourth wall

That was the best actors on actors I’ve ever seen .....

They are amazing ♥

Such a beautiful convo

Like eating a great meal......this was satisfying. This conversation was truly satisfying. Thank you🧚🏾‍♀️🧚🏾‍♀️🧚🏾‍♀️🧚🏾‍♀️🧚🏾‍♀️🧚🏾‍♀️🧚🏾‍♀️🧚🏾‍♀️

Great interview

Beloved is where I first knew of Thandie cause of her unique name and acting of course. Then she was cast in M:I 2 when more people got to know her too.

Thandie is a stunning looking woman, strong, intelligent and so loves her craft, and Oprah is a wonderful actress also, they seem to be great friends and have so much respect for each other 😊🍀🇮🇪

I love Thandie voice 😍

Loved it!

This is a a masterclass. Download it. Learn from it. Take it into your hearts everybody.

Love, love, love Thandie! We are huge fans in this house ❤

BEEELOOOOVEEED!

This is wonderful

Thandie and Oprah are just wonderful.

why in the individual comments do they count the thumbs up but not down? Anyone know?

That was brilliant!

what happened to the color at the end?

I don't agree on everything she says, but Thandie is amazingly well-spoken.

I love this interaction.