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Cybill Shepherd couldn't be more "proud and happy" for Clementine

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the linster

Cybill Shepherd rocks.

Sure, we have straight allies everywhere these days, now that being a Friend O’ The Gays is trendy. But Shepherd has been front and center, speaking out for gay and lesbian rights for over a decade. So, I was thrilled to see, thanks to a tip from AfterEllen.com reader Christine, that she received the National Ally for Equality award at the HRC Atlanta Dinner last week.

Cybill was entertaining, as always, with funny stories about her time on The L Word and thoughtful reflections on her experiences as a human rights activist and recent progress toward LGBT equality. And, of course, she mentioned daughter Clementine Ford’s coming out, saying, “I couldn’t be more proud and more happy.”

Here’s the speech, in its entirety.

More good news for Cybill Shepherd fans: Lifetime recently started airing the hilarious sitcom, Cybill, every day at 8 a.m. and 2 a.m. ET. Trust me — it’s well worth the room on your DVR.

Parade reported this week that the full series finally will see release on DVD in the near future, too.

I can’t wait.

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    • Submitted by
    the linster
    on May 13, 2009 - 2:00pm.
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    Nelfy's picture

    Completely love her!

    Submitted by
    Nelfy (446 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 2:55pm.

    I had like the hugest crush on her and her 'daughter' Zoey at the same time when I watched Cybill at like 13. But probably way more on her than on Zoey. And I loved Christine/Maryann, she was so hilarious! I'm still shocked/kinda mad at how they ended the show.

    I think it's awesome when people speak out for the gay community and knowing that she has been an ally for a long time, probably even before her daughter came out to her, is just really great! Can you imagine coming out to your parents when they are fighting for gay rights? I'm not saying that it's the easiest thing in the world, but it certainly makes it easier.

    I love the picture of her and Clementine, it just really shows how much they look alike. Both beautiful women!

    Did she say that Season 5 was her first season? Cause her first episode was 4x02 lol

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    LilacLover's picture

      Way to go, Cybill. 

    Submitted by
    LilacLover (16 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 2:42pm.

     

    Way to go, Cybill.  She is an inspiration.

    What I wouldn't give to hear my mother utter words like.. “I couldn’t be more proud and more happy.”

     

     

    Klara's picture

    even though

    Submitted by
    Klara (157 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 2:47pm.
    her speech was very widely on topic sometimes, but wow, she could read the telephone book to me and still make it entertaining with her lovely charme! it's good to have a charismatic person like her being in the limelight pro gay rights.
    AnnaRG's picture

    what a speech

    Submitted by
    AnnaRG (168 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 2:47pm.
    for how long that speech was, i really enjoyed every minute of it. It's so nice to hear about the stories she's gone through, and how they reflected her throughout her life. I think she was a great candidate for this award and i'm so proud of her and her daugher! Keep it up Cybill!
    jo_schmo's picture

    I love her!

    Submitted by
    jo_schmo (59 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 2:55pm.

    I love Cybill Shepherd...I wish she was my mother! She's so educated, and so open minded and yet another GREAT STRAIGHT ALLY!

    Suzzie's picture

    Wow

    Submitted by
    Suzzie (159 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 2:57pm.

    Firstly, AMAZING, gorgous, fantastic women, and her acent!!! Oh so pretty! I've never heard it so prominantly!

    Her annicdotes were sweet and indearing and like a little window into her life and how they have made her HER and how they have helped her to mould her children. And I love how passionate she is about everything!

    And she met Rosa Parks???? WOW

     Amazing women! I love her!

    Christie Keith's picture

    Cybill (the show)

    Submitted by
    Christie Keith (65 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 3:01pm.
    I completely forgot about this show... it was HYSTERICAL. And WTG, Cybill!
    DocCovington's picture

    What a lovely lady

    Submitted by
    DocCovington (79 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 3:52pm.

    Been quite a fan since the 80's. And she hasn't lost her spark. ;-)

    Loved that speech. :-)

    chequered's picture

    YAAAAYYY!

    Submitted by
    chequered (16 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 4:09pm.

    FINALLY –  CYBILL on DVD!!!

    so great, I loved her ever since, it´s a ridiculously funny sitcom, watch it! 

    chequered's picture

    And OOOOHHH

    Submitted by
    chequered (16 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 4:26pm.

    oh oh oh, Cybill! This speech was as cute as lovely as outspoken as direct as heartwarm as funny as gorgeous as beautiful as respectful as did i mention cute?!

    standing ovations for this fanstastic woman. 

    im6ft's picture

    Loved the speech!

    Submitted by
    im6ft (16 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 4:48pm.
    I about wet myself when she was referring to Iowa! I was born and raised in Iowa, and who knew how progressive that little state would be????
    Lauren's picture

    I wish Cybill was my Mom! My

    Submitted by
    Lauren (327 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 5:38pm.

    I wish Cybill was my Mom! My Mom HATES gays. :'(

    And Clementine looks BEAUTIFUL on that pic :D 

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    Emily's picture

    Not true

    Submitted by
    Emily (49 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 5:41pm.
    Not to diminish the importance of the other parts of this post, but what about Cybill being in stores this week?  That is completely false.

    A lame "Collectors Edition" set of only 10 episodes was released last year.  That's all we currently have for region 1.  The complete series has been available in the UK for some time now.  I've been waiting for Cybill to be released on DVD in the US for so long now, I thought it was strange I hadn't heard anything.  I did some research, and I was right.  Turns out there's no release in the near future.

    I'm pretty sure that interview is old.  A Sarah Palin question? Come on.  The website you have linked featured the story recently, for some reason.  However, when I searched Parade's website, it was dated  09/16/08.  I think she's referring to the Collectors Edition that was released in '08.  Sorry fellow Cybill fans, we still have a while to wait.  At least it's showing on Lifetime.
    the linster's picture

    Well, maybe

    Submitted by
    the linster (1026 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 8:51pm.
    I tried to find some confirmation of the Parade story and couldn't, which is why I put that sentence the way I did. I deliberately didn't say that the DVD was released this week because I didn't find that to be the case. The mystery is that the story was dated yesterday . The way Cybill talked, it was as if some of the "buried" footage now is available, and since that footage is not in existing DVD collections, I'm hoping this is something new. If the Parade story is improperly dated, we will correct it when I find out for sure. But "completely false" is a tad strong.
    moony's picture

    Cybill, and the March of '93

    Submitted by
    moony (145 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 5:51pm.

    Thanks for the link to this speech, linster.  What a charming woman.  It brought back so many memories to hear her talk of the 1993 March on Washington.  I was there, and it was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had.  For that glorious weekend in DC, it really seemed that the world was the other way around.. that gay was the norm and straight the minority.  I remember one ride on the subway in particular.  My friends and I boarded and away we went on a subway car jam packed full of people.  A few moments later, and all at once it seemed, everyone on board looked around and noticed that almost every single person in that car was queer, and quite spontaneously the whole lot of us, perfect strangers, erupted in cheers.  We were hootin' and hollerin' and filled with joy, all of us.  Powerful stuff.  My words don't do it justice. (The one or two locals who were on board looked somewhat amused, but also a little uncomfortable.. hee!)

    Anyway *ahem* enough of my memories, this is about Cybill.  What a wonderful ally.  Glad to have her on our side.  (Oh, and the poster above was right, her accent is thicker here than I've ever heard it.)

    the linster's picture

    Awesome

    Submitted by
    the linster (1026 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 8:54pm.
    I love those times when we are all together and it seems like being gay is the norm. Which, of course, it is. Thanks for sharing that memory!
    Expired-Sanity's picture

    Love her!

    Submitted by
    Expired-Sanity (17 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 7:10pm.
    I never really realized how much she had done! She is a truly amazing woman and I'm so happy now to see her honoured. I also love the close relationship she and Clementine seem to have; everything about her is inspiring.
    Malia Kuuleialoha's picture

    clementine ford is....

    Submitted by
    Malia Kuuleialoha (77 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 7:14pm.
    so. damn. hot.
    LieutKusa's picture

    Omg I looove Cybill!!!  She

    Submitted by
    LieutKusa (208 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 8:47pm.
    Omg I looove Cybill!!!  She is such an incredible speaker and an even more incredible person.  I also had no idea that she had a show called Cybill.  I will definitely watch it, so excited! <3
    DjBotervloot's picture

    this was actually the best

    Submitted by
    DjBotervloot (62 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 8:48pm.

    this was actually the best speech I've heard in a long time. I rarely listen to a whole speech, but now I was focussed the whole 13 minutes it lasted.. 

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    Shauna's picture

    Cybil is truly a great lady

    Submitted by
    Shauna (8 posts)
    on May 13, 2009 - 9:19pm.
    Cybil is truly a great lady and it seems to be running in the family.
    Clara's picture

    I just got to the bit where

    Submitted by
    Clara (878 posts)
    on May 16, 2009 - 3:11pm.

    I just got to the bit where she says she wanted a love scene with Shane, had to stop and comment

    I love that she wanted that, and then her daughter got to have those scenes instead XD

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