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Girlfriends 15 Years Later: Where Are They Now?

With the internet once again buzzing about a possible Girlfriends revival, we’re checking in on what the cast is up to now.

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On the list of shows that ended too soon, Girlfriends is No. 1. Fans still love it, and have been begging for a reunion or revival since it was unceremoniously canceled. Recently, executive producer Kelsey Grammer expressed his support for the show’s possible return, saying, “I don’t know if Paramount+ is gonna grab another season of that but you never know. I think they should because I know many people who love that show and love those characters and would like to see them continue.” As we dream of the day when the groundbreaking series returns, let’s take a look at what the cast is up to now.

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Tracee Ellis Ross

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After leaving Joan behind, Tracee Ellis Ross followed up Girlfriends with eight seasons on Black-ish, films like The High Note and most recently, an honorary doctorate from Spelman College.

Golden Brooks

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After bringing the down-to-Earth Maya to life, Golden Brooks had memorable guest roles on series like CSI: Miami; Station 19; and The Good Doctor. She’s now starring on the Disney Channel series Saturdays.

Persia White

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Persia White had a successful career long before she joined Girlfriends. In her post-Lynn life she recurred on The Vampire Diaries as powerful witch/vampire, Bonnie’s mom Abby. Like all Bennett women, she has a tragic life that is eternally altered by magic.

Jill Marie Jones

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Since Girlfriends ended, Jill Marie Jones has worked steadily with roles in series like Sleepy Hollow; American Horror Story: Asylum; the OWN legal drama Delilah and the streaming series Monogamy.

Reginald C. Hayes

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After Girlfriends, Reggie Hayes racked up a series of recurring and guest star roles in Hart of Dixie; NCIS; Black Lightning; and Abbott Elementary. He also found himself battling serious health issues in 2020, as he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

Khalil Kain

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Before he became Girlfriends’ second Darnell, Khalil Kain was known for the films Renaissance Man; Juice; Love Jones; Bones and the title role in The Tiger Woods Story. Once the comedy wrapped, he continued his career with memorable guest appearances in Elementary; Person of Interest; Blue Bloods; FBI and the movie For Colored Girls.

Keesha Sharp

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After making William’s life miserable as Monica, Keesha Sharp has worked nonstop in series like Are We There Yet?; American Crime Story: The People v. O. J. Simpson; Lethal Weapon; Empire and Power Book II: Ghost.

Jenifer Lewis

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You probably know Jenifer Lewis from everything. Literally everything. You name it, the legendary Jenifer Lewis has been in it. Most notably, co-starring with Tracee Ellis Ross in Black-ish.

Yvette Nicole Brown

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Though she recurred as Toni’s sister Sherri, Yvette Nicole Brown is actually more well-known from her work on Drake & Josh; Community; A Black Lady Sketch Show and multiple voiceover roles.

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