Oprah's Super Soul Super Soul Special: Oprah at the Apollo, Part 1: Jordan Peele, Salma Hayek Pinault and Trevor Noah
Nov 5, 2025
This discussion features Jordan Peele, acclaimed for his Oscar-nominated film Get Out, who shares insights on race, outsider identity, and the challenges of filmmaking. Salma Hayek Pinault, a powerful advocate against domestic violence, reveals her personal struggles and the importance of fighting for women's rights. Lastly, Trevor Noah, author of Born a Crime, reflects on growing up as a mixed-race child in apartheid South Africa and his mother’s profound influence, emphasizing resilience amid societal challenges.
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Microaggressions As Horror
- Peele framed microaggressions in the party scene as a form of everyday horror that black audiences recognized immediately.
- He said the film lets nonblack viewers experience the world from a black protagonist's perspective.
Make What You Want To See
- Peele advised to keep making the work you want to see and trust others will follow if it's authentic.
- He emphasized that the biggest reward is simply getting to make another movie, not the external success.
Surviving Coercion And Silence
- Salma Hayek recounted prolonged abuse and threats from Harvey Weinstein and how fear kept her trapped.
- She described saying many nos and feeling shame for not speaking out earlier despite supporting women publicly.
