Our favorite Girlfriends are getting back together! From there, Girlfriends fans faced another tough turn: The show was cancelled abruptly after its eighth season, without an official moment of closure. The girlfriend of actor Keanu Reeves was killed when her car overturned in an early-morning crash in Los Angeles, police confirmed last night. Reggie Hayes rose to prominence to many television audiences William Dent, the best male friend to Joan Clayton ( Tracee Ellis Ross ), Maya Wilkes (Golden Brooks), Toni Childs (Jill Marie-Jones) and Lynn Searcy (Persia White) on the classic long-running UPN sitcom Girlfriends . I was scared to death. So that didnt work out. After six years of Girlfriends, Jones left the show because her contract expired, and was seeking other opportunities. Our editors handpick the products that we feature. Creator Mara Brock Akil has. Why did Joan and Toni stop being friends? Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. On "Girlfriends," William Dent (Reggie Hayes) was the girlfriends' closest male friend. Tracee Ellis Ross Pays Fashion Tribute to Mother Diana Ross, and Twitter is Gagging, A Look at Mark-Paul Gosselaar's Parents Before He Takes on the Role of Dad in 'Mixed-ish'. children. Born on March 18, 1956, Kevin grew up in the turbulent late 1960s and early 1970s. The actress, who is the daughter of Diana Ross is a singer and a former model. His new book is titled Fares, The Curls have a new album Smothered & Covered and a show at Golden Dagger everything feels more possible, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Several black girls were inspired to be ''anything they can be'' as opposed to the countless rules that told them what they could not do. Girlfriends, one of the best-loved Black sitcoms of the early aughts, just celebrated its 20th anniversary. The reason for Tonis departure was that actress Jill Marie Jones didnt want to renew her contract. Since 1945, EBONY magazine has shined a spotlight on the worlds of Black people in America and worldwide. (Photo by Amy Graves/Getty Images for ConnectHER Media ). All picks and predictions are suggestions only. After a falling out with Joan at the end of the sixth season, we learn that Toni has moved to New York. Since Girlfriends, Kain has mainly been on guest appearances. Since the shows cancellation in 2008, many fans have wondered where is Hayes currently. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Toni half-heartedly attempted to seduce Joans boyfriend as revenge. American actor Gregory Tyree Boyce has died at the age of 30. Jill Marie Jones (born January 4, 1975) is an American actress and former professional dancer and cheerleader. You've hit your max! The cast of Girlfriends, Tracee Ellis Ross, Golden Brooks, Persia White, and Jill Marie Jones, . Well, I have a lot of creative input, I know the vision of it, but I need the money.. Golden Brooks, Reggie Hayes and Jill Marie Jones, Girlfriends, at a party for UPNs primetime line-up in Los Angeles, Ca. He tried out several jobs but had to ensure job shaming from members of the public who recognized him. ", William Ruto Now Claims There Was Plot to Kill Wafula Chebukati to Rig August Polls. On Girlfriends, Jill played Joan's childhood friend. EL SEGUNDO, CA JULY 17: Golden Brooks attends the Far Out Toys And Z Star Digital Host The VIP Cast Party For The Glo Show on July 17, 2021 in El Segundo, California. Ty Borden actor Graham Wardle is indeed married, although that's not his real wife in the photo above. Since the. Six years after Girlfriends was canceled, Tracee Ellis Ross took the lead on another significant television series, the ABC sitcom Black-ish. @amas #amas, A post shared by Tracee Ellis Ross (@traceeellisross) on Oct 8, 2018 at 2:37pm PDT. Im not complaining about my lot in life, he continued. From left: Persia White, Tracy Ellis Ross, Reggie Hayes, Jill Marie Jones and Golden Brooks. When I bought a house in real life, I bought a house on the show. This especially hurt, since Girlfriends was only one year away from being the longest-running TV show with an all-black cast. The series originally ran on UPN and The CW from 2000 to 2008, lasting for 8 seasons and a whopping 172 episodes. The next year I got another show called Getting Personal and that starred Vivica Fox and that one went for 13 episodes, which was enough for me to get my own apartment., On "Girlfriends," William Dent (Reggie Hayes) was the girlfriends' closest male friend. Copyright 2023 EBONY. However, things have turned around with his recent roles, as well as the fact that people are revisitingGirlfriends. They decide to move forward with their relationship after splitting up and fighting for custody over their child, Morgan. just tons of stories like that.. All 8 seasons. On Friday, Hayes, 51, was admitted to the hospital. Copyright 2023 Distractify. She added that her reasoning behind leaving Girlfriends was nothing to do with finances: According to TV Series Finale, the CW canceled Girlfriends because ratings were low, and it was an expensive show to produce (this was also during the 2007-2008 writers strike). Khalil Kain during The CW Launch Party Green Carpet at WB Main Lot in Burbank, California, United States. Playing their steadfast pal (who would occasionally become a bit more) is Hayes as William Jerrowme Dent, Esq. 01/05/01. The smart, unique TV show soon won a devoted fan base. The American TV show ran for eight seasons before being cancelled in 2008. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Denise Borino-Quinn Ginny Sack. Trending. Why is Toni not in season 7 of Girlfriends? Im 62 but everybody knows Im like a mouse; once you know me, you know Im a pushover. The actress has made a name for herself and has managed not to be a shadow of her legendary mother, Diana. Kevin Arnold [ edit] Kevin Arnold ( Fred Savage) is the main character. One of the shows we're most excited about is Girlfriends, a long-running sitcom following a close-knit group of, well, girlfriends. 'RHOSLC's Jen Shah's Legal Drama And Jail Time, These Pregnant Celebrities Have Due Dates In 2023, 'And Just Like That' Is Returning For Season 2, This Seamless Underwear Feels Like Going Commando, How Aquarius Season 2023 Impacts Your Zodiac Sign, Jennifer Garner Posts Throwback Swimsuit Video, Why 1883 Fans Are Asking Tim McGraw to Be Safe. Waiting for Girlfriends to drop on Netflix. September 11th 2020! She has recurring roles on Hart of Dixie in 2012 and 2013 and was on the show Blunt Talk in 2015 and 2016. She eventually did find love with Todd Garrett (Jason Pace.) The cast of Girlfriends was able to have a mini-reunion on the television show Black-ish in 2019 in an episode titled Feminisnt.. #gratitude #love #light, A post shared by Golden Brooks (@therealgolden47) on Sep 7, 2020 at 5:27pm PDT. Required fields are marked *. Her exit was a shock to them as well. Keesha Sharp moved from outcast to a member of the crew while playing William's wife. Since then, the Girlfriends cast members have been up to several other projects, mainly within the film industry. By the end of the show, she had started a band and signed a record deal. And during a May sweeps episode, Lynn will fall in love with a man who looks so much like her that he could be her brother. But it's also so specific and personal to me, because it made me realize and remember this dream that I have to sing! Following the years after Girlfriends ended, Jill Marie Jones landed a pair of recurring roles on television, first as Cynthia Irving on Sleepy Hollow . To read and save unlimited articles, sign up to become a Women's Health+ member. Khalil is now 55 years old. In 2014, White married her Vampire Diaries co-star, Joseph Morgan. "I felt that theme [of this movie] was universal. Our favorite girl squad is returning to television after 11 years of sadly leaving our TV screens. Since the show's cancellation in 2008, many fans have wondered where is Hayes currently. Tracee Ellis Ross reunites with 'Girlfriends' cast members for upcoming episode of 'black-ish' . Joan began as an attorney in a law firm in downtown Los Angeles, but became disillusioned with her career after failing to be granted a partnership, so she quit and started a Tapas restaurant called The J Spot. Is it time Harry & Meghan accept Clarkson's apology and move on? At the end of Season 2, Darnell finds out about the affair when she accidentally sends him a voicemail recording of her talking to her friends about her affair with Stan. I had started a complete rebuild on my house and all of a sudden I didnt have a job. (Hes in the 1997 movie adaptation as well, called Chicago Cab.), He got an agent thanks to Hellcab and within four months booked his first pilot on a WB show called Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher. The job didnt last long: I got replaced after the pilot. 2023 ESSENCE Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Is new murder mystery series Bad Sisters on Netflix? Our favorite Los Angeles clique is returning to TV thanks to "black-ish." They break up after he asks Joan to move to New York and she decides not to. Its hard, you cant even get a day job because people come in and take pictures of you and put it on the internet, he said, referencing The Cosby Show actor Geoffrey Owens, who was photographed while working a shift at Trader Joes in 2018. After the sitcom ended, she appeared in The Perfect Holiday alongside Gabrielle Union. Although fans of Girlfriends never saw Joan go down the aisle, Ross said it was the fate she always wanted for her character. Aldis Hodge, who guest stars as Matthew Miles, Lynns half-brother, will go on to star in the pilot episode of "The Game" as Derwin Davis and star as Noah on "Underground". .css-ssumvd{display:block;font-family:Gilroy,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-ssumvd:hover{color:link-hover;}}@media(min-width: 40.625rem){.css-ssumvd{letter-spacing:0rem;margin-top:0.9375rem;}}Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Welcome New Baby. Here's what the stars have been up to since their sitcom ended: The Girlfriends back in the day getting their civic engagement on. The couple was pronounced dead on May 13 by the Clark County . Its about to get REAL nasty, A post shared by Jill Marie Jones (@itsmejillmarie) on Sep 28, 2018 at 6:49am PDT, HIEROGLYPHICS ~ @zelamfezzahaye and yes, its more pink i just really love pink! Its not my most proud time, he said. Fox in the filmCarter HighasMr. Russeau. Though not an official girlfriend, Tonis absence has been filled by Monica (Keesha Sharp), a product of the black Chicago elite. Most recently, shes been seen in recurring roles on major dramas like The Good Fight and Empire and recently was announced for Power Book 2 Ghost season 3 on the Starz network. The sitcom played a role in portraying black women as capable of having healthy friendships and balancing that with family and relationships. But he would return to Highland Park for his senior year of high school, where he met Barbara Patterson, a key figure cited by Gary Sinise and Jeff Perry in the founding of Steppenwolf Theater. Few TV actors make enough money to never have to work again, and Hayes said he wasnt getting many opportunities when the show came to a close. 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