Establishing a prestigious body of work both in Hollywood and on the Great White Way is a feat that many actors and actresses aspire to do. For legendary actress, singer and thespian Jenifer Lewis, the dream is real, as she has shared the stage with Bette Midler, starred alongside Tom Hanks (in "Castaway") and more recently appeared in the Clint Eastwood-directed film "Hereafter."
The former Webster University student has added yet another title to her ever-growing resume, landing a role in NBC's newest series, "The Playboy Club" as Pearl. In conversation with The Huffington Post, Lewis opened up on her latest role, in addition to her forthcoming Lifetime film, "Five," and the idea of recording a musical album featuring her Broadway compositions.
Can you talk about your role as Pearl in "The Playboy Club"?
Pearl is the seamstress in the Playboy Club, she sews the bunny outfits. She is...
The former Webster University student has added yet another title to her ever-growing resume, landing a role in NBC's newest series, "The Playboy Club" as Pearl. In conversation with The Huffington Post, Lewis opened up on her latest role, in addition to her forthcoming Lifetime film, "Five," and the idea of recording a musical album featuring her Broadway compositions.
Can you talk about your role as Pearl in "The Playboy Club"?
Pearl is the seamstress in the Playboy Club, she sews the bunny outfits. She is...
- 9/22/2011
- by Brennan Williams
- Huffington Post
September 19 marks the debut of NBC's new drama, "The Playboy Club." The show, set in 1960s Chicago, showcases the legendary fantasy club and its beautiful employees in its earliest days. One of the show's stars, Naturi Naughton, portrays the role of Brenda, a stunning Playboy bunny with the ambition of making it big in entertainment.
Black Voices had the opportunity of catch up with the former 3Lw singer and "Notorious" actor -- a native of East Orange, New Jersey who studied political science at Seton Hall University -- as she discussed filming the show, the idea of posing for Playboy magazine, rumors around the next X-Men flick, and her return to the music business, among other things.
Can you talk about your role as Brenda in "The Playboy Club"?
My character, by the name of Brenda, she's one of the first black bunnies at the club in Chicago. It's 1961, she's very ambitious,...
Black Voices had the opportunity of catch up with the former 3Lw singer and "Notorious" actor -- a native of East Orange, New Jersey who studied political science at Seton Hall University -- as she discussed filming the show, the idea of posing for Playboy magazine, rumors around the next X-Men flick, and her return to the music business, among other things.
Can you talk about your role as Brenda in "The Playboy Club"?
My character, by the name of Brenda, she's one of the first black bunnies at the club in Chicago. It's 1961, she's very ambitious,...
- 9/14/2011
- by Brennan Williams
- Huffington Post
As most of us wait until next year for season 8 of CSI:ny, thought some of us would love a look back on how it all began, especially since a lot of what happens in this opening episode bears a lot on the personal life of Mac in the season 8 opener, as regards his wife Claire, who as we now know will be played by Jamie Ray Newman. For the rest, it's a nostalgic look back at our fave show and characters, how they were and what made this season great was no Lindsay! Okay that's just one reason for me! The scene opens with Mac (Gary Sinise) praying in church and is interrupted by a beep, he's needed on a case. Cue Cs and our first introduction of Det Don Flack Jr (Eddie Cahill) as he wasn't featured in the CSI:Miami/CSI:ny crossover, intro episode. He identifies the Vic as...
- 9/7/2011
- by mhasan@corp.popstar.com (Mila Hasan)
- PopStar
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