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Essence Atkins Is Glad ‘Poppa’s House’ Isn’t in a Rush to Get Ivy, Poppa Together: ‘More Satisfying’

During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Essence Atkins explained why the CBS sitcom benefited from writing Ivy and Poppa as a slow burn. "Initially when we were beginning the series, we thought ...
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Essence Atkins Calls Working with the Wayans Family 'Incredibly Liberating': 'They Don't Require a Hierarchy' (Exclusive)

Essence Atkins has nothing but love and respect for the Wayans. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE about her newly released BET+ original holiday film Queens of Christmas, the actress, 52, also ...