‘Making Space With Hoda Kotb’: Rosie Perez

Oscar-nominated actress Rosie Perez shares how she has dealt with the effects of her painful childhood and how she focuses on her strength and resilience. Perez reflects on her own strength and resilience, and she looks back fondly at those who believed in her.

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[UnreleasedUnderratedRnBgrooves]

This interview makes me adore Rosie even more. She’s an inspiration. I am a proud owner of her incredible memoir.

[joycestepancevich]

I just super adore Rosie. So much wisdom and she's real, no pretense. Thank you Rosie and Hoda!!

[munkchip]

Hoda & Rosie are absolutely Gems & I adore how sincere and genuine Hoda is with everything she does. Beautiful Women

[ogdvb]

I guess if I’d ever met Rosie in person I would just start crying tears of endless admiration and respect and unconditional love for her as Major Talent and Fantastic Person! She is the example of self respect, of absolute grace, intelligence and she is so beautiful and even touching! I absolutely love Rosie. And thank Hoda for this interview

[teresalegler]

Beautiful interview! I never knew Rosie Perez’s story. So glad she had a nun to help her fight for herself.

[jeanetteh.]

Amazing interview! Rosie is a remarkable woman in all the best ways.

[lisasturniolo]

I have so much admiration for Rosie. I had the honor of seeing her in person at a AIDS danceathon in the early 80s in NYC. She got on the mic 🎤 and shouted Brooklyn in da house! Being born in Brooklyn, I still use this phrase to this. What an inspiration and a shining example of how you can achieve anything no matter your adversity.

[ALwin]

OH Ms. Rosie… Nice to see you. Great Interview

[renhen]

THAT IS A BEAUTIFUL STORY ABOUT THE NUNS INSIGHT AND LOVE FOR ROSIE

[gladysdelestre]

Great interview 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Many blessings Ladies 🙏🙏🙏✌️

[maame]

Beautiful conversation! Touching!🤗🤗❤❤❤

[geoffreyr]

I will be sharing this interview with my co-workers come Monday in celebration of Women's History Month. Inspiring and empowering, thank you for this heart felt interview.

[salyol]

Such a beautiful person kind and funny

[susanwenner]

Sister Mary Francis came from a difficult background for sure. She had to figure it out herself.
What a blessing to Rosie she was. I wonder if that older nun had anyone help her?

[jackandlill]

Oh my Goodness!! Rosie needs to produce....well....& direct an autobiography of her life!! Those snapshots into her childhood with Sister Margaret Francis are priceless...I know it would be an Oscar worthy story if done correctly! Also, nice to hear something positive about someone representing the Catholic church...quite a rarity in these times... I've always Loved Rosie. I read somewhere that she didn't really like her speaking voice & NYC accent but I always Loved it! This was so cool to see her in such a lovely sit down & listen to her talk about her life & life in general

[flygirl]

I read her book and it made me understand her better. I loved her in Fearless. She deserved an award.

[pd]

Oh the ending got me ❤ we are still little girls inside and love how Rosie is shining bright now! ❤❤❤

[ivanabuontempo]

it is so wonderful to hear someone speak so positively about all the wonderful work the catholic nuns and church do in society, unfortunately in the main media we only hear all the negative which we should not ignore and should be dealt with. I grew up with nuns and they were strong, inspirational women, God Bess them all.

[whitneybrown]

This is Gonna b so Good🔥🔥🔥👍n Happy Saturday😀….

[leatricejones]

I suggest everyone reads her autobiography. So much you will learn about her upbringing and her time in the convent.