Sheryl Lee Ralph Originally Wanted Different ‘Abbott Elementary’ Role, Why Quinta Brunson Said No (Exclusive)
Sheryl Lee Ralph is loving every minute of awards season run! ET's Denny Directo caught up with the Emmy winner on the red carpet at the 2023 SAG Awards on Sunday, where she raved about the acclaimed ABC comedy's recent success at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards and more.«I know blessings, and that is one,» she shared of the acclaim.The cast earned two SAG nominations this year, one for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series and one for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, for series creator and star Quinta Brunson.However, Ralph recently revealed that the show's success could have looked totally different. The actress shared that she originally wanted to play self-obsessed principal, Ava — a role that ultimately went to Janelle James.«When I mentioned to Quinta, 'Give me a shot at the principal,' she said, 'Absolutely not.