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Watch Ricky Martin on Oprah: Talks Memoir, Sings “The Best Thing About Me is You” (Video)
Watch Ricky Martin on Oprah (video)
Watch Ricky Martin on Oprah in this November 2 video clip, where Ricky Martin talks about finally coming out publicly, his new memoir, and being a single father to twins. Ricky Martin also sings “The Best Thing About Me Is You” with Joss Stone.
On his Oprah interview, Ricky Martin’s “supersonic ride of fame” is discussed, taking off from his 1999 Grammy awards and blasting into the stratosphere for some time after.
Still, during that time, rumors swirled about Ricky Marin’s sexuality.
Ricky Martin’s Oprah interview was his first television interview since coming out in March this year.
Martin has a new memoir called “Me,” in which he recounts coming out, saying that he felt “numb” and “relieved” after sending an email announcing, “I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man.”
Why did he come out when he did? Ricky Martin tells Oprah, “I couldn’t take it anymore. It was too painful. The most important thing was my children.” He didn’t want to teach them to lie.
Oprah also asked him about his interview with Barbara Walters, where she asked him about whether or not he was gay. Ricky said he felt beat up after that interview.
Martin also talks about being a single father to twins who were conceived via a surrogate. Oprah’s audience gets an inside look at Ricky with his kids. Oh. So. Adorable.
Ricky Martin is currently in a relationship, and is very happy.
Ricky Martin and Joss Stone sing “The Best Thing About Me is You” (video):
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Paulo commented on Nov 03 10 at 7:30 pmThis promotional outing for Ricky is a great one, especially with his new book ME. He looked great, relaxed, sexy at the book signing in NYC. Reading the book let’s me feel a little closer to him, especially after the fantastic appearance on The View. That moment when he spoke directly to the camera . . . unforgettable.
Grace commented on Nov 04 10 at 4:25 pmHe looks very relaxed and cute. This song is really nice good duet!!!
jim bell commented on Nov 06 10 at 2:15 amI would like to say I have had the privlege of growing up with Ricky Martin’s music and to this day I am very proud to say he will always be a mentor. His children are beautiful and I hope all who have enjoyed his music in the past will remain his good friends and support him. He is a blessing to the latino population and may God Bless him and his family.
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