Keesha is also a writer and director. Along with Brooks, Hayes was on the CW show Hart of Dixie. For fans of Hayes, the . Build your customFanSided TV email newsletter with news and analysis onNetflix and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Distractify is a registered trademark. One of the shows we're most excited about is Girlfriends, a long-running sitcom following a close-knit group of, well, girlfriends. But Jill who plays Toni Childs in Girlfriends revealed in an old interview with Essence Magazine that she had left the show because she wanted to do movies. She played the role of self-centered and materialistic Toni Childs for six seasons of the series. Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief, Check your email and confirm your subscription. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA APRIL 03: Persia White attends the 2019 Beverly Hills Film Festival Opening Night at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on April 03, 2019 in Hollywood, California. I had started a complete rebuild on my house and all of a sudden I didnt have a job. The show ran for eight seasons and was one of the shows that was able to survive when UPN became The CW. We lived at 82nd and Merrill, and then we moved to Highland Park when I was 11. His father was an executive at Johnson Publishing for Ebony and Jet magazines: He loved talking about who he met like, Cicely Tyson flirted with him! Since ending her stint on the iconic show Girlfriends, White digitally released her debut album Mecca, has appeared in The Vampire Diaries. Tune in on October 8. Why did Jill Marie Jones leave Girlfriends? 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So I made the decision to see what else is out there, because I didnt know how much longer things would last. William was known for his dry humour and was a friend to the girls. In 2014, she married her Vampire Diaries co-star, Joseph Morgan, who played vampire Klaus Mikaelson. I tried being a bouncer for a while, and everyone in the club wanted their picture taken with me, Hayes said. Pretty much, I was just another guy., There had been talk of a Girlfriends spinoff starring Hayes, but that never materialized. From 2013 to 2014, he did have a recurring role on. Tracee Ellis Ross played the role of Joan Clayton, a young lawyer who desperately wanted to get married. After a falling out with Joan at the end of the sixth season, we learn that Toni has moved to New York. This week's episode of Blackish is going to give you all the nostalgia feels (thanks to ABC's Cast From the Past Week). Her daughter, Dakota Tao Brooks Westside, was born in 2009. Like her character Lynn, Persia is now also a musician and released her debut album Mecca in 2009. Since ending her eight season run as the neck-rolling, sassy, rant-filled Maya Wilkes on Girlfriends, Golden Brooks has been quite busy. The four recently came together in the show 'Black-ish' on ABC in celebration of 20 years since the show came into existence. Maya also lived in Leimert Park, the same neighborhood as the Mitchells. Earlier this year, she also starred in the film The High Note alongside Dakota Johnson, playing a pop star not unlike her own mother, Diana Ross. That same year, she began work as a series regular on the crime drama Lethal Weapon, which ran for three seasons through 2019. Menu. According to the actress's IMDb page, Jill Marie has starred in plenty of shows and movies since her departure from the CW series. The daughter of the great Diana Ross, she flaunted her own excellent voice in the 2020 movie The High Note. You GORGEOUS HUMANS!!! I had starred on this long running show but I wasnt Matt LeBlanc or one of the other kids from Friends who had doors opening for them after their show ended. 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. And in 2021, she appeared in the movie Charming the Hearts of Men. Jill Marie played the beloved Toni in Girlfriends, and fans were dismayed when she left the show in 2006 two years before the show ended. 13 Episodes 2007. She's currently filming Charming the Hearts of Men, which comes out in 2020. @abcnetwork @blackishabc #Girlfriends, A post shared by Jill Marie Jones (@itsmejillmarie) on Oct 7, 2019 at 6:44pm PDT. Keesha played Monica Brooks, who was William's wife. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Dondre Whitfield. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Essence.com Advertising Terms. Check out Kendr's "Turnt Up Freestyle" Watch Blackish Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m. EST on ABC. No real finale, no closure. He would book guest roles here and there, "but it wasnt really enough to get by. The smart, unique TV show soon won a devoted fan base. Playing their steadfast pal (who would occasionally become a bit more) is Hayes as William Jerrowme Dent, Esq. NEW YORK, NEW YORK DECEMBER 19: Jill Marie Jones visits the Build Series to discuss Monogamy at Build Studio on December 19, 2019 in New York City. 06:55 GMT 05 Apr 2001 Tracee is also a producer and director. The movie premiered in May 2020. I had an episode where I donated sperm to my sisters partner on the show and my sister in real life was having a baby at the same time but her husband didnt need me at all for that (laughs)!. The two have one son, Solomon Sharp. Persia White recently starred in two Christmas movies in 2017, Miss Me This Christmas and You Cant Fight Christmas. It turns out, Jill Marie left because her contract was up. Kain took over the role of Darnell, Maya's husband, from Flex Alexander at the start of the second season. Watching it again, Im surprised at how skinny I was! But after six years, Jill Marie Jones, who played one of the four women at the heart of the show, decided she was done. In Season 5 (Episode 21: Wedding on the Rocks), a drunken Darnell admits to Maya that he is still in love with her; despite getting married the following day. Jill Marie Jones (born January 4, 1975) is an American actress and former professional dancer and cheerleader. At the time, a spokesperson for CW said, "This was a very difficult decision for us, and was based solely on the considerable cost to license each episode in an extremely unusual business environment. However, there was a tremendous amount of backlash, since the network never actually finished the show. Jill Marie left because her contract was up, the CW was actually planning on bringing Jill Marie. The cast of "Girlfriends," from left: Tracee Ellis Ross, Jill Marie Jones, Reggie Hayes, Persia White and Golden Brooks. just tons of stories like that.. Jones is best known for her role as Antoinette "Toni" Childs-Garrett on the UPN comedy series, Girlfriends (2000-2006). Why did Jill Marie Jones leave the show Girlfriends? Jones, who was supposed to return for the finale, never did. Tanner Scott Richards played the role for the first six seasons. The musical impacted many people, mainly because it is an African movie. "Whos ready for Girlfriends on @netflix? She also runs a hairline, Pattern Beauty. Locke and Key season 3 age rating: Is the series suitable for kids? Who plays Joans boyfriend Ellis Girlfriends? The girlfriend of actor Keanu Reeves was killed when her car overturned in an early-morning crash in Los Angeles, police confirmed last night. After college he was back in Chicago, where he worked with various theaters including the Steppenwolf, Lookingglass, Next and Goodman. Why is Toni not in season 7 of Girlfriends? But I have congestive heart failure and it was difficult to breathe. The series centers around a group of best friends trying to navigate their way around friendships, careers, and love lives. His departure from the show happened because he wanted to star in the UPN sitcom One on One instead. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 20: Keesha Sharp attends Gladys Knights 75th birthday party on October 20, 2019 in Hollywood, California. The actress has stayed busy since the show ended. Despite an amicable break-up, Joan and William cant find their way back to friendship. Now the Chicago native is struggling to find work and battling congestive heart. Come get a plate of goodness! For fans of Hayes, the Chicago native is still acting and appearing in television. Debbie Allen. However, between 2013 and 2014, he had a recurring role on Hart of Dixie. Does Tracee Ellis Ross have children? Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Melanie Mayron . Here's what the stars have been up to since their sitcom ended: The Girlfriends back in the day getting their civic engagement on. What is ABC's Cast From the Past Week and What Shows Are Involved? LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA JUNE 06: Tracee Ellis Ross attends ABCs BLACK-ISH Los Angeles special screening event at El Capitan Theatre on June 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. 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). When I bought a house in real life, I bought a house on the show. Golden Brooks, Reggie Hayes and Jill Marie Jones, Girlfriends, at a party for UPNs primetime line-up in Los Angeles, Ca. A post shared by Tracee Ellis Ross (@traceeellisross) on Sep 10, 2020 at 4:20pm PDT. Joan and Tonis roommate from college, a biracial, jobless bohemian who lived with Joan for 8 years before getting kicked out. She told Essence, "I left because I wanted to do movies. Most recently, Reggie Hayes appeared in the CW superhero showBlack LightningasMayor Billy Black. She gave a speech at the Glamour Women of the Year summit in 2017, and a TED Talk in 2018. Is new murder mystery series Bad Sisters on Netflix? If you were too young to watch Girlfriends when it originally ran, you may know Persia best as Abby Bennett Wilson on the CW drama The Vampire Diaries. '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. My contract was up after my sixth season and people forget that just like the network can choose whether or not to renew your contract, I can also choose and evaluate whether or not I want to come back." Please Be Safe Out There! This especially hurt, since Girlfriends was only one year away from being the longest-running TV show with an all-black cast. The actor says he did not have time to make financial adjustments and had to move to his sister's garage at some point. Tracee Ellis Ross, 47, played careerist lawyer Joan Carol Clayton, the glue tying the group togetherToni is Joan's childhood friend, Lynn is her college friend, and Maya is her assistant at her law firm. For now, here's where the cast of Girlfriends is today. From 2000 to 2008, Brooks starred as Maya Wilkes in the UPN/The CW comedy series Girlfriends, for which she received two NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series nominations. Today, Brooks remains a staple in TV shows. Although fans of Girlfriends never saw Joan go down the aisle, Ross said it was the fate she always wanted for her character. Khalil is now 55 years old. He landed small roles after that, in the movie Being John Malkovich and on shows such as Will & Grace and Roswell. The role of William on Girlfriends as the loyal friend and straight-laced corporate attorney with a nerdy streak was his big break. 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