Taraji P Henson confirmed to guest star in ‘Abbott Elementary’
nme.comAbbott Elementary season two as a prominent guest star.The Hidden Figures actress will appear in an upcoming episode of the hit US sitcom as schoolteacher Janine’s (Quinta Brunson) estranged mother, Vanetta.The news was announced at a PaleyFest panel event in Los Angeles, California on Saturday (April 1), where Henson appeared via pre-recorded video message alongside permanent cast members Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tyler James Williams, Lisa Anna Walter, and William Stanford Davis, who were there in person.“Now I can’t share too many details with you so you’ll have to tune in to ABC, April 12,” Henson said, “but I can guarantee you that it is going to be a riot… I have been a fan of Abbott Elementary since day one.
I’m so proud of Quinta, and I was excited to join her and the amazing cast.”Following the announcement, Abbott Elementary’s official Twitter account confirmed the news with an image of Henson and Brunson on set together.
The caption read: “About that episode titled “mom” you saw earlier…”about that episode titled "mom" you saw earlier…@tarajiphenson pic.twitter.com/k8Xlgr0yeH— Abbott Elementary (@AbbottElemABC) April 1, 2023Henson’s cameo comes after Janine’s sister Ayesha (played by The Bear star Ayo Edebiri in a recurring role) first appeared on the show last month.
We first met Ayesha during an awkward FaceTime call with her sister in the episode ‘Valentine’s Day’.Janine’s distant relationship with her mother and sister had been a developing storyline throughout this series.
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