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‘Abbott Elementary’ Scene-Stealer Janelle James on Ava’s Transformative Season 4
TheWrap magazine: "Even though I'm on a comedy, Quinta [Brunson] has made it so I am showing all the things that I can do," ...
Janelle James had just one question about that big 'Abbott' twist: 'Do I still get paid?'
In this week's episode of The Envelope, Janelle James discusses 'Abbott Elementary,' and Aaron Pierre details the training ...
Even Though I Was Nervous For Ava's Future On Abbott Elementary After She Got Fired, Janelle James Wasn't (And I Totally Get Why)
Ananda Lewis, an MTV VJ and talk show host, has died. She was 52. Lewis’ sister Lakshmi took to social media to share news of ...
Janelle James on ‘Ava’s season’ of ‘Abbott’; Aaron Pierre breaks down the action of ‘Rebel Ridge’
In the latest episode of “The Envelope” video podcast, Janelle James discusses her character’s arc on “Abbott Elementary,” ...
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Janelle James on Seeing ‘Sinners’ Three Times and Changing Ava’s Line in ‘Abbott Elementary’ Finale: ‘I Know This B—. I’m Protecting Her’
James has carved out her space in comedy with her sharp voice, and sincere prescence. As Ava Coleman — the bold, messy, and meme-worthy principal of ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” — James has ...
The reason Janelle James doesn’t shop at Target anymore might surprise you: ‘Used to be my happy place’
While in conversation with the Los Angeles Times, James recalled a time during “Abbott Elementary’s” first season when she ...
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‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Janelle James Loves That Ava Isn’t Wallowing After Firing: ‘Sucks for Them’
Even though Ava’s life got turned upside down after being fired as principal on “Abbott Elementary,” the last thing you would find Ava (Janelle James) doing is wallowing. Instead ...
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'Abbott Elementary' star Janelle James on 'It's Always Sunny' crossover, love of drumming
Janelle James is schooling us on her Essentials. The actress and standup comedian helps "Abbott Elementary" score an A+ with Principal Ava's manicured hands-off approach and one-liners sharper ...