Film Executive Producer Queen Latifah, alongside her co-stars Phylicia Rashad, Jill Scott, Alfre Woodard, Adepero Oduye, and Condola Rashad, came out to celebrate the premiere of their Steel Magnolias remake with a viewing event and party.
(Trailer) Steel Magnolias Lifetime TV Remake with Queen Latifah and Jill Scott
Last year, Lifetime Television announced that they would be remaking Steel Magnolias with an all-star African American ensemble. And while I am a student of the “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it” school of philosophy, I can appreciate the network wanting to remake the movie with a group of strong Black actresses to tell the story in a different way.
Jill Scott is a Cubicle Chick: Pics from her new video ‘Shame’
Okay, so if you “know me, know me” then you know I love me some Jill Scott. She is my BFF in my head—her whole vibe, amazing talent, and voice has me in awe.