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Maya Rudolph reveals heartbreaking question she hates being asked about late mother Minnie Riperton

Maya Rudolph sat down for an in-depth interview with Variety for its Emmys issue and within the pages, she discussed her late mother, R&B singer Minnie Riperton.

Maya Rudolph sat down for an in-depth interview with Variety for its Emmys issue and within the pages, she discussed her late mother, R&B singer Minnie Riperton She answered politely before the iconic drag queen and media personality performed a rendition of Riperton's hit 1975 tune Loving You, which has a famously high note at the end. In an Instagram post celebrating its latest cover star on Wednesday, Variety wrote referred to this point in the comedian's career her 'most successful era yet.'

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