With the awareness the #meTOO movement brought to the forefront of worldwide media, it must be important to be aware of who you surround yourself with in Hollywood. Does this influence the choice of people you have been working with? Absolutely. However, I wouldn’t close it off to the #metoo movement. It definitely shed light on inequality in the workplace and how degraded most women are on a daily - and minute to minute - basis. But I have to admit, I’ve always been picky about who I work with. I can’t say I’ve always liked everyone I’ve worked with, but I can say it’s taught me how to stand up for myself. How to protect my work. And how to shed light on the environment around me, while I work. For those lessons, although not easy at times, I’m thankful. And I’m grateful that the #metoo movement brought these issues to the forefront of our workspace. It made it easier and more “acceptable” to say ‘NO’ with force instead of ‘NO’ with a giggle. The f*cking giggle... I’m done making someone else feel comfortable for their inappropriate behavior by giggling my way out of the situation. Ladies, ya heard?!? And gentlemen ... ya heard?!? What is next for you ? I’m very excited about my podcast with my bestie, Sterling Jones, called “Spiritualgasm.” That’s right, it’s exactly what it sounds like. Our logline is, ‘We do everything together but each other.’ We want to bring laughter and healing to people listening the way we do for each other as best friends. I’m also thrilled to be a part of Eva Longoria’s new show on ABC called, “Grand Hotel.” I play Sky Garibaldi, the head chef of the hotel who goes missing. The fantastic Lincoln Younes plays my brother on the show and disguised himself as hotel staff, to find out what happened to me. The show is sexy and fun and it’s turning out to be quite the “who done it show.” In more ways than one.
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November 2018
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