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She is an American actress. She is known for her lead roles in the television series Girlfriends (2000–2008) and Black-ish (2014–2022) receiving nominations for five Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for the latter.
She is the daughter of actress and Motown recording artist Diana Ross and Robert Ellis Silberstein. She began acting in independent films and variety series. She hosted the pop-culture magazine The Dish on Lifetime. From 2000 to 2008 she played the starring role of Joan Clayton in the UPN/CW comedy series Girlfriends, for which she received two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series.
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I just watched this show and I have thoughts.
It's a typical procedural, -TV junk food in the same comfort space as 9-1-1 or the Equalizer (new thing to solve every ep while progressing the characters' stories), but it has some curves...
The premise is this guy kidnapped the lead as a girl (no SA, but *definite* grooming) and she escapes, but now keeps him chained in the basement (unbeknownst to everyone else) to help solve her cases so she can rescue other abduction victims.
Yeah. Very clearly purposefully dipping in that toxic and fucked up "darkfic" ish loosely inspired by Silence of the Lambs.
Seriously... that kidnapper dude is called "Sir".
That definitely raises an eyebrow in today's purity culture-heavy era and it's another anti-procedural procedural (like the Equalizer) in that it veers off and subverts the typical cops as heroes and often marginalized people as "villains"), both the pilot and the latest ep spotlight the fact of cops neglect of certain kinds of disappeared people (black girls and sex workers).
It's a risk... that seems to have paid off in the short-run, as it's Peaock's biggest debut since it's launch.
EVERYONE in the main cast is BIPOC (including one character w/ a mental disability and another who is also part of the alphabet crew) except for Kelli Williams (so far) from the 2000's show, The Practice, whom I've missed seeing... and Brett Dalton.
As an aside, I am fascinated by a good chunk of Mark-Paul Gosselaar's recent roles. I just wonder what kinds of things white-presenting multi-/biracial folks see, hear, and experience from people who presume they are white.
-And I wonder if his earliest experiences playing Zach Morris (as a child and being required to dye his hair blonde to better pass) has influenced his adult choices to be in media with non-white leads.
Seriously, The Pitch, Mixedish, The Passage, and this-, Found...
He did say he almost quit acting after they canceled The Pitch, he was so attached to that show. I want some entertainment reporter of color to really talk to him about it.
I also love that a dark-skinned woman gets to lead this and have the "desire" drama, and be purposefully painted as attractive while strong. That's Shanola Hampton of Shameless.
Too often it's a certain kind of "SBW" box that does not allow for black women, especially of a certain age and skintone, to be seen as anything beyond respected, intelligent survivors, and leaders.
And if there's any kind of desire or attraction entangled in that (which is becoming more frequent) it gets picked apart and *she* does often too... even at times by other black women; see: the lashing Olivia Pope got and Shonda for writing her, despite that being the genre (I have my theories on why that is, i.e. some black women are stuck in internalized black church misogyny/purity...but I digress).
All this to say, this Hannibal/Clarice thing with a twist is interesting... but it's a hard line to walk, especially these days and especially in this comfort food procedural space. But I'm intrigued by the gumption.
I think the director said it’s different from the original movie, they just copied the title but the characters are brand new. I don’t know if they copied lines from the orginal movie because they would get criticized for lazy writing. I think Kenya Barris has definitely included some cringe lines for Jack because he’s dating a black woman in the movie and they’re gonna make him say some stupid shit I already know lol
I think that’s the Same man who made blackish and grownish and mixedish so he definitely will have some cringey lines
I don’t like any of Kenya Barris’ shows. I’m glad Black-ish and Mixed-ish are getting canceled. Grown-ish needs to go next. Plus, we don’t support colorists over here.
YARA SHAHIDI at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on September 19th 2021 wearing DIOR
HOW CLASSY! I think this is a great look on Yara. The green just pops and the off the shoulder and tea length dress is very 50's. I think Dior and Tara have been collaborating on some wonderful outfits. This one is uber simple but the bold color makes it interesting. She looks sophisticated and mature. This was overall a really great look and super fun! I also think her jewelry is absolutely stunning.
It’s been a while let’s update the new shows I watched in 2019.
Bluff city…???: I didn’t even finish the first episode. For me familiar faces and good actors are not enough to keep me watching. Maybe I’ll go back and watch it at a later date. Let’s be honest, I’ve already forgotten what it’s called. (Canceled)
Evil: Such a roller coater ride with this show. I loved it in the beginning because of the subject mater. It’s a do you believe in miracles’ ponder. And then I lost interest.
Mixed-ish: I’ve seen one episode. I had to do a Google search to find out if it’s been canceled or not. Like I said before I went off the- ish franchise slowly. (Canceled)
Prodigal son: It’s a shame, I liked it. I mean I get it, but still. (Canceled)
Stumptown: Loved it sad to see it go. (Canceled)
The Politician: Still haven’t gotten round to watching season 2. It’s on my to watch list.
Carol’s second act: The show was funny I thought. It might also have half to do with the loveable familiar faces. (Canceled)
Sunnyside: So this show was good in parts. I liked the premise of it. I’m not really surprised to be honest it only got 1 season. (Canceled)
All rise: Damn it man, I loved this show so much. (Canceled)