Melissa Rivers Speaks Publicly About Joan For The First Time Since Her Death

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For the first time since her mother passed away on September 4th, Melissa Rivers publicly talked about her mom, the great Joan Rivers. Melissa spoke at the Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment Breakfast. Joan was being honored as part of THR’s annual “Women in Entertainment: Power 100”.

Melissa mentioned that during some tributes to her mom, Joan had been called “brave” by Amy Schumer. Melissa said, “My mother was fearless and I don’t mean she didn’t have any fears. I mean that although she was only 5’2’’, she stood tall and walked through them. That is what made her such a brilliant performer.” She added, “She was willing to say what others were thinking and too frightened to admit. She never apologized for a joke and no topic was taboo and she was fine with that.”

Also as part of the ceremony, Sarah Silverman also spoke about Joan and then there was a video tribute to her sent from Chris Rock plus highlights of her documentary, “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work” were played which had some of the audience in tears.

Melissa Rivers finished her comments by saying what Joan Rivers would be doing if she were still alive and joining them at the ceremony. She said, “She’d be sitting at the table, beaming. While very discreetly shoving croissants and silverware into her purse.”

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