Taraji P. Henson Joins Season 2 of ABC’s ‘Abbott Elementary’ as Janine’s Estranged Mother: Details
usmagazine.comFinally putting a face to the name. Taraji P. Henson is joining season 2 of Abbott Elementary in the role of Janine’s (Quinta Brunson) estranged mother.“I was so exited to join Quinta and the amazing cast!” Henson, 52, said in a special video message at PaleyFest in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 1.The panel for the hit ABC series also included cast members Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tyler James Williams, Lisa Ann Walter and William Stanford Davis. Janelle James and Chris Perfetti appeared via webcam while Brunson, 33, and the Empire alum pre-recorded their messages.Henson will appear in an episode titled “Mom,” which is set to air on April 12.
The exciting casting news comes after Ayo Edebiri made her onscreen debut as Janine’s sister, Ayesha, last month.
The Bear star, 27, previously made a cameo when fans saw the sibling duo have an awkward conversation over FaceTime.In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesJanine’s strained relationship with her mother and sister has been a minor story line in past episodes.
Although the teacher was able to work out her issues with Ayesha, Brunson hinted that Janine would still have to face her mom.“I think relationships with mothers are very defining, especially for someone who is then taking care of children — like Janine, who’s caring for kids,” the Golden Globe winner told Reuters in September 2022. “It connects a lot to her relationships in the school.
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