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The Cast Of 'Twenties' Celebrates Season 2 Premiere

The scripted series from Lena Waithe returns to BET tonight.
The Cast Of 'Twenties' Celebrates Season 2 Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 11: (L-R) Christina Elmore, Jonica T. Gibbs, Lena Waithe, and Gabrielle Graham attend the “Twenties” Season Two Screening and Black Canvas Viewing Experience at City Market Social House on October 11, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)
By Brande Victorian · Updated October 13, 2021

If you fell in love with Lena Waithe‘s history-making show Twenties last year, you’re in luck. The scripted comedy series is returning for a second season on BET tonight.

On Monday, the show’s cast and creator stepped out for a screening in L.A., marking season two of the popular show. JoJo T. Gibbs, Christina Elmore, Gabrielle Graham, Jevon McFerrin and Madeleine Byrne were all in attendance and participated in a Q&A following the screening. Waithe, who’s also the show’s writer and executive producer, was on the scene for the special night as well, along with B. Scott, host of the Twenties After-Show with B. Scott.

The Cast Of ‘Twenties’ Celebrates Season 2 Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 11: Lena Waithe speaks during the “Twenties” Season Two Screening and Black Canvas Viewing Experience at City Market Social House on October 11, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/BET Twenties/Getty Images for BET)

With its debut, Twenties became BET’s first show with an LGBTQ+ lead via Gibbs, who plays the character Hattie. The show also brought the network its first GLAAD Media Award nomination for a series. With that much acclaim, it’s no wonder the love was strong at this week’s premiere. Check out the stars in attendance below.

Season 2 of Twenties premieres on BET and BET Her at 10 pm tonight, October 13.

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Christina Elmore
The Cast Of 'Twenties' Celebrates Season 2 Premiere
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Gabrielle Graham
The Cast Of 'Twenties' Celebrates Season 2 Premiere
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Lena Waithe
The Cast Of 'Twenties' Celebrates Season 2 Premiere
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Cynthia Erivo
The Cast Of 'Twenties' Celebrates Season 2 Premiere
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DJ Toneé Macara
The Cast Of 'Twenties' Celebrates Season 2 Premiere
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Deon T. Jones
The Cast Of 'Twenties' Celebrates Season 2 Premiere
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Cameron J. Ross
The Cast Of 'Twenties' Celebrates Season 2 Premiere
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B. Scott
The Cast Of 'Twenties' Celebrates Season 2 Premiere
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Jevon McFerrin
The Cast Of 'Twenties' Celebrates Season 2 Premiere
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Jonica T. Gibbs
The Cast Of 'Twenties' Celebrates Season 2 Premiere
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DJ Ohla
The Cast Of 'Twenties' Celebrates Season 2 Premiere
TOPICS:  BETs Twenties Lena Waithe