Hollywood's wife


Wasn't that Erika Alexander as Hollywood's bi-polar wife?? I didn't see her listed in the credits.

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yes that was her - I did see her name in the ending credits while watching the episode. Glad to see her :)

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Yup, playing Leanne, I think her name was. I hope she isn't here today and gone tomorrow. Between a mentally ill Black character, who isn't being used for comic effect, and getting to see Erika act, truly I can't just get a taste. I need a meal. Even if she likely is just going to bring drama to Hollywood and Vi's relationship.

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Even if she likely is just going to bring drama to Hollywood and Vi's relationship.


Yep, and she looks like a much younger version of Vi. I wonder is that the reason Hollywood was first attracted to Vi because she reminds him of his wife?

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I thought they looked alike as well. It was great seeing her and she hasn't aged at all. Loved her in Living Single. That was my show. I still say "smooches", one of miss Regine's favourite one liners.

I thought for sure Erika's character (Leanne) was going to kill herself (or try to) while Hollywood was there. I'm sure there will be more drama to come.

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What relationship? Do you think Vi is going to forgive him? I personally hope so because his explanation of the situation is in my opinion forgivable but she told him not to come back. I think the fact he lied is what made her the most upset. It would be interesting if she forgives him and the wife is going cause trouble.

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I think she will forgive him. I don't see Hollywood being written off the show. I do think Leanne and Vi though may get into a vocal altercation though.

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I agree with you. You saw how Vi jumped when Leanne slapped Hollywood, lol . My only thing is, have we seen Leanne sane? When Hollywood picked her up from the hospital and took her home she was still irrational. Wouldn't they have given her meds in the hospital? I'm not getting a feel for her personality yet.

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If I recall right, the main reason she was in the hospital, and Hollywood is separated from her, is she doesn't take her medicine as she is supposed to.

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Oh ok, that makes sense.
Thanks!

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Yes. Pam from The Cosby Show/Maxine from Living Single

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I recognized her as Maxine. Living Single was nice the few times I seen it.

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If you search for her in IMDB she has always been working, ever since Cosby. She has had some good Tv shows with long runs, and it's easy to see why. So compelling in this role.

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