During nearly five decades in showbiz, Sandra Bernhard has racked up title after title – comedian, actor, singer, author, radio host – and a reputation for controversy. The underlying theme of Pose was to really honour that community’s work and artistry. There was a lot to inform my performance.”One relationship from this time still trails Bernhard from interview to interview: her friendship with Madonna. They met in the late 90s, not long after Bernhard gave birth to her daughter Cicely, whom they raised in New York. That’s part of evolving as an artist.”She hopes that evolution involves “continuing to discover myself as a person and a performer”.

Source: The Guardian August 17, 2021 04:52 UTC