Loretta Devine: A Journey of Grace and Greatness | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe

Loretta Devine’s voice and performances are nothing short of iconic. From being one of the original Dreamgirls on Broadway to Waiting to Exhale, The Preacher’s Wife, Grey’s Anatomy, and The Carmichael Show, Loretta’s career has spanned stage, film, and television with a rare mix of power, humor, and grace. In this conversation, Lena shines a light on Loretta’s triumphs and heartbreaks – from the grueling years of Broadway that prepared her for Hollywood, to the sting of being overlooked, to the joy of working hard and getting it right. Loretta also reflects on what it means to be a great actress and how to keep evolving in an industry that often tells women they’re done. About Legacy Talk Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe is a love letter to Black storytellers in entertainment. Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe sits down with trailblazers like Phylicia Rashad, Loretta Devine, Ava DuVernay and more to discuss their creative process, their journey, and how they became the incredible people they are today. Legacy Talk is more than just a series of interviews; it’s a documentation of the stories and experiences of artists who shifted narratives, broken barriers, and inspired a generation. Produced by Hillman Grad, distributed by Lemonada Media. Credits Director: Levi Maestro Director of Photography: Kyle Camerer Executive Producers: Justin Riley and Rishi Rajani Producer: Anderlyn Smith Social: Marquis Phifer Set Photographer: Shannon Brown Production Design: Lauren Carothers, Kimberly V. Gedeon, and Jade Whipkey Skin: Brandi J. Andrews Hair: Hunny Bee Location: The Walk Good Yard Images Courtesy of: Alamy Everett Collection TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 01:31 - Dreamgirls 13:42 - A Different World 19:04 - Class Act 24:50 - Roc 29:54 - Waiting to Exhale 41:52 - The Preacher's Wife 47:52 - Hoodlum 51:33 - Jackie's Back 53:47 - Introducing Dorothy Dandridge 57:27 - The PJs 01:03:48 - Dreamgirls (film) 01:08:36 - Grey's Anatomy 01:17:08 - The Carmichael Show 01:25:40 - Definition of a Great Actress FOLLOW FOR MORE: INSTAGRAM |   / lenawaithe   INSTAGRAM |   / hillmangrad   APPLE PODCASTS | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/30EpzEa... LEMONADA MEDIA | https://lemonadamedia.com/