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Articles by: Shonda Rhimes

'Bridgerton's' Black Girl Magic Is Absolutely Royal
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'Bridgerton's' Black Girl Magic Is Absolutely Royal

The Black women on the scandalous and intriguing Netflix series are scene stealers, just as Rhimes intended them to be.
By Kimberly Wilson · Jan 5, 2021
Regé-Jean Page Portrays A Royal Struggling To Find His Footing In Shonda Rhimes' 'Bridgerton'
Entertainment

Regé-Jean Page Portrays A Royal Struggling To Find His Footing In Shonda Rhimes' 'Bridgerton'

Rhimes makes her Netflix debut on Christmas Day with this enthralling new series centered around an ambitious young son determined to fulfill his father’s legacy.
By Candice Frederick · Dec 15, 2020
Shonda Rhimes Shares The Final Straw That Pushed Her To Leave ABC For Netflix
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Shonda Rhimes Shares The Final Straw That Pushed Her To Leave ABC For Netflix

It's one of the reasons why she reportedly signed a $300M deal with the streaming service.
By Brooklyn White · Oct 22, 2020
Your First Look At Cicely Tyson's Final Appearance On 'How To Get Away With Murder'
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Your First Look At Cicely Tyson's Final Appearance On 'How To Get Away With Murder'

"I learned so much from each member of the cast and production team. It's a pinnacle of my career," Tyson tells ESSENCE exclusively.
By Keyaira Boone · Apr 8, 2020
Amid School Closures Due to Coronavirus Shonda Rhimes Says “Teachers Deserve To Make A Billion Dollars A Year”
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Amid School Closures Due to Coronavirus Shonda Rhimes Says “Teachers Deserve To Make A Billion Dollars A Year”

The mother of three is feeling the burden of self-isolation just like the rest of us, and that includes having to play a new role: teacher.
By Kimberly Wilson · Mar 17, 2020
Beyonce, Oprah Winfrey And Shonda Rhimes Make Forbes' List Of Most Powerful Women In Entertainment
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Beyonce, Oprah Winfrey And Shonda Rhimes Make Forbes' List Of Most Powerful Women In Entertainment

These women are the power holders in the entertainment industry.
By Paula Rogo · Dec 5, 2018
'Widows' Forces The Whole Cast To Listen To A Black Woman And Viola Davis Explains Why That's Important
Celebrity · Entertainment · Videos

'Widows' Forces The Whole Cast To Listen To A Black Woman And Viola Davis Explains Why That's Important

Being a successful Black woman in Hollywood is not as rare as it once was. But it's still not as common as it should be.
By Danielle Young · Nov 16, 2018
Issa Rae, Shonda Rhimes And More Recognized For Gender-Balanced Hiring Practices In Hollywood
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Issa Rae, Shonda Rhimes And More Recognized For Gender-Balanced Hiring Practices In Hollywood

ReFrame and IMDbPro awarded 62 television and streaming programs with their first-ever ReFrame Stamp for Television.
By Paula Rogo · Nov 14, 2018
Shonda Rhimes Is The Highest Paid Showrunner In Hollywood, And She Wants Everyone To Know It
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Shonda Rhimes Is The Highest Paid Showrunner In Hollywood, And She Wants Everyone To Know It

Put some respect on her name.
By Britni Danielle · Oct 16, 2018
Shonda Rhimes Shares How Oprah Winfrey Inspired Her Career
Celebrity · Entertainment · Money & Career

Shonda Rhimes Shares How Oprah Winfrey Inspired Her Career

Shonda Rhimes has inspired viewers for years, not only with her epic TV storytelling, but also with the diversity of the characters she creates. Now the TV mogul revealed that […]
By Paula Rogo · Oct 11, 2018
Issa Rae Shares Fave Advice She's Received As A Showrunner: 'Don’t Be Afraid To Be A Bitch'
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Issa Rae Shares Fave Advice She's Received As A Showrunner: 'Don’t Be Afraid To Be A Bitch'

Issa Rae is getting ready to debut the third season of her hit HBO show Insecure, meaning she is no longer a newbie when it comes to running her own […]
By Paula Rogo · Aug 11, 2018
9 Black TV Shows We Loved That Ended In 2017
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9 Black TV Shows We Loved That Ended In 2017

9 Black TV Shows We Loved That Ended In 2017

By Danielle Kwateng-Clark · Oct 12, 2017
Shonda Rhimes Wants You To Own Your Work: 'Plant A Flag, Get A Stake And Build That Up.'
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Shonda Rhimes Wants You To Own Your Work: 'Plant A Flag, Get A Stake And Build That Up.'

Shonda Rhimes Wants You To Own Your Work: 'Plant A Flag, Get A Stake And Build That Up.'

By Sydney Scott · Oct 5, 2017
Shonda Rhimes Calls The Emmys 'Embarrassing'
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Shonda Rhimes Calls The Emmys 'Embarrassing'

Shonda Rhimes Calls The Emmys 'Embarrassing'

By Ariana Bacle · Sep 20, 2017
Shonda Rhimes Signs Multiyear Deal With Netflix
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Shonda Rhimes Signs Multiyear Deal With Netflix

Rhimes is ditching ABC, home of TGIT, and joining the streaming giant to produce new originals.

By Sydney Scott · Aug 14, 2017
Shonda Rhimes Hates That People Treat Her Differently After Losing 150 Lbs.
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Shonda Rhimes Hates That People Treat Her Differently After Losing 150 Lbs.

Shonda Rhimes knows she lost lots of weight. But she doesn’t need you to remind her about it.

By Lynette Rice · Jun 28, 2017
The Trailer For Shonda Rhimes' Legal Drama Is Here, And We're Already Obsessed
Celebrity · Entertainment

The Trailer For Shonda Rhimes' Legal Drama Is Here, And We're Already Obsessed

Watch the new trailer for Rhimes' new legal drama "For the People." 

By Alim Kheraj · May 17, 2017
 Shonda Rhimes' Success By The Numbers
Celebrity · Videos

 Shonda Rhimes' Success By The Numbers

A breakdown of the TGIT showrunner's incredible success.

By Mariya Moseley · May 3, 2017
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ESSENCE Presents 'Woke 100 Women'

ESSENCE Presents 'Woke 100 Women'

By Lauren N. Williams, Michael Arceneaux, Regina R. Robertson, Tanisha A. Sykes , Tanya A. Christian, Vanessa K. De Luca · Apr 18, 2017

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