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"I'm so salty," the 'Abbott Elementary' star said on Kelly Ripa's ‘Let's Talk Off Camera' podcast of the part that got away.
Janelle James nearly stepped into the ring for Glow, Netflix's hit dramedy about the world of women's wrestling.
The Golden Globe nominee recently revealed she once auditioned for Netflix ‘s GLOW (2017-’19) a role she’s still “so salty” ...
Janelle James is now a three-time Emmy nominated star, but before Abbott Elementary “I wasn’t really looking towards acting,” ...
Comedian and actress Janelle James recalled the role she really wanted to play and auditioned for it, but still couldn't get ...
Ever watched a show that made you laugh, think, and tear up, all in the same episode? That’s Abbott Elementary for you.
Janelle James is spending her summer break away from the sitcom "Abbott Elementary" by hosting ABC's newest game show "The Final Straw." Football legend Peyton Manning drafted actress and comedian ...
In this week's episode of The Envelope, Janelle James discusses 'Abbott Elementary,' and Aaron Pierre details the training required to master the 'seamless' action of 'Rebel Ridge.' ...
Janelle James, who plays the self-involved yet surprisingly dedicated principal Ava Coleman in Quinta Brunson’s Abbott Elementary, knows that the show faces a distinct challenge as a network ...
Janelle James as outrageous Principal Ava Coleman in “Abbott Elementary.” (Scott Everett White / ABC) Over three seasons, the writers have incorporated more of James into her character.
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 ...
Janelle James in "Abbott Elementary" (Disney/Gilles Mingasson) Note: This story contains spoilers from “Abbott Elementary” Season 4, Episode 19.