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Jackée Harry
@JackeeHarry
History teacher turned Emmy Award-winning Actress, Director, Philanthropist, & Shady Boots. 227 #AnotherWorld #SisterSister #EverybodyHatesChris #Days #Broadway
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaJackee-Online.comBorn August 14Joined May 2011

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🧵 I absolutely did NOT want to play Lisa Landry – I was too young and sexy to be anybody’s MOTHER! But my sister eventually convinced me to take the part and I’m glad I did because it helped me realize how fulfilling it is to mentor younger women.
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Winning my Emmy was a career highlight, but it was also a lonely experience. For 35 years I’ve been the only black woman to win Outstanding Supporting Actresses in a Comedy Series. But that all changes tonight… and it’s come full circle! #Emmys
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Prayers up for the lovely Naya Rivera. 🙏🙏 We starred alongside one another in her first very television series, The Royal Family, and I’ve watched her career blossom ever since. Please God, don’t cut this life short.
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Marla Gibbs called me at 2 o’clock in the morning asking what a WAP is. 😫 I couldn’t bring myself to tell her so I lied and said “iunno, Mary!!!”
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I better not see a single Juneteenth mattress sale, y’all hear me?! We didn’t stop picking cotton for it to be sold back to us for a profit. Give us reparations, not capitalistic BS.
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I absolutely adore Alfre. That said, films like the fictitious ‘Bootylicious 2’ often employee and entertain countless people of color. Rather than reject them, we should call out prejudices among those who see them as a deterrent to our casting. Let talent speak for itself.
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Alfre Woodard's advice for young actors: "Whatever you want, move in that direction. If you want to play Eleanor Roosevelt, maybe don't take 'Bootylicious 2,' because then you gotta convince somebody later" bit.ly/2qUbL29
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Alright, broke the news.. And I’m SO relieved to finally tell you to catch me on the final season of #PoseFX!! ☺️☺️ Consider me honored and over the moon!!!!
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I’m absolutely shattered at the news of my great friend John Witherspoon passing. May love surround his entire family and fan base - a comedy legend we’ll never forget. 🙏💜
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I am completely devastated by the loss of Della Reese. She was a great co-star, sparring partner, drinking buddy, and friend. She taught me the power of prayer and the importance of humility. I’ll be forever grateful to call her my friend.
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It’s crazy to think that 227 premiered 34 years ago today. When I reflect on that time, I remember a valuable lesson that I’d like to share. Buckle up! It’s story time. 💫
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Showing other people how to develop their skills & talents, helping them gain confidence, self-worth, self-awareness, love for others – it feeds my soul in a way that not even acting does. Imagine my happiness when I see the wonderful women & mothers Tia & Tamera have become. ♥️
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The lovely Esther Scott passed away last week. She and I worked closely together on Sister, Sister and You Got Served. RIP to a queen who always knew how to make us smile. ♥️
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Add on to that how the Lisa character resonated with so many of you watching from home! All these years later I see how important it was to have a black mom like her on TV.
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To all the moms out there who are doing your best to raise your kids and hustling so hard to achieve your dreams, I see you. I love you. You’re the perfect example of how mothers can be sexy, strong, and successful. Happy Mother’s Day!
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