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26.06.2023 / 21:51
How ‘Abbott Elementary’ Made Taraji P. Henson’s Hollywood Dreams Come True
turn in ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” in the show’s second season where she plays Vanetta, the unreliable, outrageous mother of steadfast and loyal protagonist Janine (Quinta Brunson).“I’m grateful for the career I’ve had, as opposed to starting as a comedic actress and proving myself as dramatic. But now this is easy, because this is just what I do.”But how does an Academy Award-nominated actress come to her role on an Emmy-winning workplace sitcom?“I was already a huge fan of the show, like everybody else in the world, but I was on ‘That’s My Jam,’ and I was competing against Quinta and told her, ‘Girl, if ever you want me on the show, I’m there.’ Next thing I know, she’s calling,” Henson said.Of course, the prospect of a stint on “Abbott Elementary” was made even more appealing by the character being offered to her.“The character breakdown just made sense.