For over four decades, Lynn Whitfield has served as a commanding force on the screen.
From her Emmy Award-winning performance in ‘The Josephine Baker Story’ to her stunning showing in ‘For Colored Girls’ to her mesmerizing portrayal of Lady Mae in ‘Greenleaf,’ the icon has consistently exemplified excellence and shows no signs of slowing down.
The Baton Rouge native’s incredible life and career are chronicled on the latest episode of TV One‘s ‘UNCENSORED’ – which premieres October 10 at 10/9c.
Ahead of its broadcast, That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid had the privilege of sitting down with Ms. Whitfield – who opened up about her journey and successes. She also shared valuable advice with those looking to follow in her trailblazing footsteps.
Watch the interview above and be sure to tune into ‘UNCENSORED’ on October 10 at 10/9c on TV One.
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Absolutely love her she can do any role they throw at her. She deserves an Oscar.
I’m glad to see Shereè Whitfield’s sister in law doing a promo for her movie… will she be making a cameo on housewives this upcoming season?
I saw women of Brewster’s place she made her part real.
Ain’t nobody got time for this ashy saggy bish 💅🏿
Her skin is flawless, your a hater
Right… go kiss Crackney Hoeston’s ashy dead skeleton skin💅🏿 Singing “I will always love CRACK”
Your jealous of her flawless skin too…
Bye h o e! Am I supposed to be jealous of a Toothless b I t c h like her? 💅🏿 Chile! Bobby might enjoyed her mouth, saying “ Hallelujah! Hell yeah, no teeth”
@Marilyn SCREAMING! 🤣🤣🤣
no one is watching this s***… we have life. indeed.
But you clicked you mad cause she is not naked for the show. She has class. Maybe you should watch. y’all b****** act like men. With no class.
This was truly a grand interview. What an honour to have Lynn Whitfield here. Chet, your interview skills are superb!!
Why is it folks come on this blog to be disrespectful for no reason at all? 🙄Maybe TGJ should disable comments? The comments make your page look VERRRRY Ghetto and trashy.
Oh, but the spelling and grammar of the writers doesn’t? The page IS ghetto and trashy lmaoooooooooo 🤣
She ugly as hell 😷