Mary J. Blige discusses making art with past painful experiences

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with Mary J. Blige about how her music and new films, “Real Love” and “Strength of a Woman'' were inspired by her past alongside the main stars, Ajiona Alexus and Da'Vinchi.

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[marjoriecoleman]

Loved Real Love, the actors had great chemistry! ❤️ Mary J Blige did an amazing job on both movies. 👏🏾🔥

[Atlantisboi]

I loved both lifetime projects 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 good job MJB 💕💕💕💕

[Tri.dawg]

Ever since the Super bowel Mary caught her second wind and happy for her Call her Aunti Mary J 💯🎯🔥🖤

[brettsfav]

Both movies were great and Da'Vinci is FINE!

[ka]

Beautiful series on Lifetime ❤Mary did a wonderful job and so did the actors

[MahoganyWilson-ep]

Mary sings with so much heart. Love the movie on life time. So proud of you Marry J . Love u as a person not a fan . You make me believe in myself. ❤

[tishalexander]

Mary J. Blige, thank you for sharing your self-love story with the world. It shows us that our story may not go the way we imagine, but God has a plan for us all. What is for you is for you. Kudos to the amazing actors. I can not get enough of watching Ben and Kendra's love story. Please bring us more. We need a series out of this. We are at work hoping we see them get married and have children...lol! Do not wait too long, I have watched both parts 4 times already. 😂❤😅 #BlackLoveRocks #RealLoveWins

[Keyshaw]

I loved the first movie! Can’t wait to watch the next movie!

[Walking_With_Grace]

I have rewatched like three times yesterday. I love both actors chemistry please bring part 3. Great job Aunt Mary J ❤

[jayl]

I watched Real Love movie other day- a movement. Can't wait to watched Strength of a Women Tonight!!!
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p.s. love the two couple as their characters in both movies, they were PERFECT and very cute couple!!!

[staceysweat]

I WANT HER TO KEEP THIS LOVE STORY SWEET WITH THESE TWO...SHE CAN MAKE OTHER FILMS WITH DIFFERENT ACTORS....

[PrettyGirl-enft]

I definitely enjoyed watching both movies!

[ronniephillips]

I enjoyed both movies. Where’s part 3?

[staceysweat]

WE NEED BABIES & MARRIAGE WITH THESE TWO ...OR GIVE US A CHRISTMAS SPECIAL WITH BEN & KEN

[mstalkbox]

She so strong being able to relive them dark scenes from the movies, cause husband on the second movie was about get something thrown at him through my phone

[LesediMolefe-dtif]

I just watch both movies i am actually i am watching it know Mary you did good i hope you give us more

[zyrianaarenee]

Going Down is a Remake and she did a great job

[djpomare]

Hip hops is 50 years old. You know somethings wrong when children are listening to the same music genre as their grandparents.

[classicredwine]

BMF reunion with the casting of this movie lol

[ReaRi-qe]

Mary bi d love of my life and bi d mother of my children's (Prof John) ❤❤❤