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Tamala Jones -- '35 & Ticking' Wrap Party

TAMALA JONES: 35 & TICKING
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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It’s a Wrap

To celebrate the making of the upcoming film “35 & Ticking,” in which Tamala Jones stars and co-produces, the actress through a wrap party at her home for cast and crew.

Tamala Jones -- '35 & Ticking' Wrap Party
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Girlfriends

Jones co-produced “35 & Ticking” with her good friend Kym Whitley.

Tamala Jones -- '35 & Ticking' Wrap Party
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Cute Couple

Married in real life, Nicole Ari Parker, who plays Zenobia in “35 & Ticking” and Boris Kodjoe came to chow down on Jones’ soul food.

Tamala Jones -- '35 & Ticking' Wrap Party
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Soul Food

Boris Kodjoe enjoyed Jones’ collard greens, BBQ rum-baked chicken and macaroni and cheese.

Tamala Jones -- '35 & Ticking' Wrap Party
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And Action

With a gag-reel for guests to laugh out loud, director Russ Parr kept things rolling all night.

Tamala Jones -- '35 & Ticking' Wrap Party
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Plus One

Actor and comedian Keith Robinson plays the love interest of Nicole Ari Parker’s character Zenobia in “35 & Ticking.”

Tamala Jones -- '35 & Ticking' Wrap Party
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True Friends

“When you meet a person who has a great heart in this business, you have to hold on to them,” Jones reflects. “I’ve met some really beautiful spirits — Kym Whitley, Vivica A. Fox, Nicole Ari Parker, Meagan Good, and those are just the girls.”

Tamala Jones -- '35 & Ticking' Wrap Party
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Three to the Five

Nicole Ari Parker and Kym Whitley play around with numbers.

Tamala Jones -- '35 & Ticking' Wrap Party
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What Are Friends For?

Jones was stoked that her great friends could all celebrate the making of “35 & Ticking” in her home.

Tamala Jones -- '35 & Ticking' Wrap Party