Barbara Walters Interview Surfaces where she tells the Kardashians they have no talent

Barbara Walters passed away on December 30, 2022, at the age of 93. Her career and life’s work helped smash the glass ceiling as a journalistic pioneer. Walters began her career in the early 1950s as a writer and researcher for NBC’s Today show. In 1961, she became the first woman to co-anchor a network evening news program, The NBC Evening News.

In the 1970s and 1980s, Walters became known for her interviews with high-profile celebrities and politicians on her show, “The Barbara Walters Specials.” She also served as a co-host on ABC’s popular morning news program, The View, from its inception in 1997 until her retirement in 2014. Throughout her career, Walters has won numerous awards for her journalism, including multiple Emmy Awards.

She is best known for her tenacity and ability to speak truth to power, a reputation that she cultivated over the course of several decades. Since her passing, the world has reflected upon her incredible career, revisiting footage from the many interviews she has conducted with celebrities and heads of state. One such interview has come to light yet again, where Walters sat down with the reality television family, the Kardashians.

While the interview with the Kardashians was conducted years ago, Walter’s passing has unearthed the interview once again, and the internet has taken the footage viral. The interview was part of the “10 Most Fascinating People” during which Walter sat with icons like Steve Jobs, Michelle Obama, and Prince William. When the Kardashians sat with Walters, it drew heavy criticism from the public for having them chosen amongst some of the world’s biggest personalities. You can still see the original footage on Youtube:

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In the clip, Walters presses the family, saying, “You don’t really act; you don’t sing. You don’t dance. You don’t really have any, forgive me, any talent.” Savage.

The clip has prompted numerous online comments praising Walters for her tenacity, while others have used the opportunity to trash the Kardashians anew.

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Kudos to Walters for her poise and professionalism in the segment. While we may never get the unfiltered opinions, she doesn’t hold back much in the segment.

The Kardashians were certainly a step down from her usual high-profile interviews. Throughout her career, she interviewed a wide range of high-profile figures, including every U.S. president since Richard Nixon. Her intelligence, curiosity, and ability to connect with her subjects made her a respected and beloved figure in the industry. Share your thoughts on this footage. How do you think Walters handled this interview?