![]() ![]() ![]() This season, Bernhard's role as Judy has expanded to give her a more colorful background, more screen time, and of course, more of her signature zesty one-liners. Judy also cares for Blanca (Mj Rodriguez), who is diagnosed with AIDS and learns she must take AZT, an antiretroviral medication, to treat the disease. In the season two premiere, Judy brings Pray Tell (Billy Porter) to an ACT UP meeting to discuss a demonstration that would protest the AIDS crisis and the government's mistreatment of the LGBTQ community. On Pose, which takes place when New York's ballroom scene blossomed from subculture to popular culture and Madonna's "Vogue" was on repeat, she plays Judy Kubrak, a nurse who works closely with quarantined patients in AIDS wards. The performer is also trailblazer in her own right: Bernhard was one of the first to play an openly lesbian character on Roseanne, has always addressed LGBTQ issues in her comedic material, and became something of a New York legend when she appeared around town with Madonna at parties. Her big break came in 1982, when she starred in Martin Scorcese's The King of Comedy, and ever since then, her bold, over-the-top stage persona has lent itself to scathing musings on politics and pop culture. Sandra Bernhard has no filter, nor does she need one. SANDRA BERNHARD DOESN’T THINK NEW YORK IS DEAD JUST YET Judy has an activist streak, bringing other characters into the fight against neglectful politicians and cruel pharmaceutical companies. Bernhard plays Judy Kubrak, a nurse caring for people dying with Aids. It is almost a year since she finished filming the final series of Pose, the much-praised TV drama exploring the ball scene in 80s New York and the gay and transgender artists who built it. On this sunny morning in LA, she appears relaxed, in a pink-striped shirt and trousers, reminiscent of the early 80s outfits she wore for her many appearances on Late Night With David Letterman. Even 30 years ago, the Los Angeles Times was paying homage to her “acid-tongued, antagonistic persona”.īut there are no cutting remarks today. But she has never been overshadowed her force of personality has guaranteed that. She has worked with a long list of superstars, from Richard Pryor and Robin Williams to Robert De Niro and Cyndi Lauper. Uring 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 trailblazing actor and comedian on asserting her bisexuality in the 80s, misogynistic male comics – and befriending Madonna POSE STAR SANDRA BERNHARD: ‘I NEVER TRIED TO BE REVOLUTIONARY’ I mean, it was so weird to do it from my bedroom… but I think people really appreciated it.” continue reading… So I had to perform! Even during COVID I did a little complimentary show on Instagram Live. “If I perform the last night of the year, I’ll perform the rest of the new year. Bernhard explained to us on a Zoom call earlier this month. Bernhard’s love for life cannot be tapped down by year-end global conundrums, whatever they may be, as evidenced by her 1999 show entitled 2001: A Sandra Odyssey, which critics of the time called, assuming the world would literally end January 1, 2000, “throwing caution to the wind on New Year’s Eve in New York City, the night when even Broadway producers aren’t tempting millennial fate.” So chapter 4 will probably start in March.Sandra Bernhard has been hosting her now-legendary New Year’s Eve variety show for decades, enchanting scores of delighted guests with her eclectic musical choices, her unique voice, her utterly engaging stories, and her unending starpower. I wanted to take the time and paint a cover for the the comic and finish up some older paintings for you. P.S.: How we go from here? I'm already in the process of writing Chapter 4 which will start a new story arc for the comic, diving deeper into the mysteries of the old Le Fey Mansion. Without further ado here you go for the finished thing: I really appreciate it!Īlso a big thank you to Tom Frends for doing the proofreading for this comic! Always on time without fail! You're awesome, Tom! Thank you for giving me the possibility to create these comics in the way I intend them to look like. Highly detailed smut like this just wouldn't be possible without your incredible patience. A BIG thank you for supporting the creation of this comic! ![]()
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