The Mother of Black Hollywood: A Memoir

The Mother of Black Hollywood: A Memoir

From her more than three hundred appearances for film and television, stage and cabaret, performing comedy or drama, as an unforgettable lead or a scene stealing supporting character, Jenifer Lewis has established herself as one of the most respected, admired, talented, and versatile entertainers working today.This â€œMega Divaâ€ and costar of the hit sitcom black-ish bares her soul in this touching and poignantâ€”and at times side-splittingly hilariousâ€”memoir of a Midwestern girl with a dream, whose journey took her from poverty to the big screen, and along the way earned her many accolades.With candor and warmth, Jenifer Lewis reveals the heart of a woman who lives life to the fullest. This multitalented â€œforce of natureâ€ landed her first Broadway role within eleven days of her graduation from college and later earned the title â€œReigning Queen of High-Camp Cabaret.â€In the audaciously honest voice that her fans adore, Jenifer describes her transition to Hollywood, with guest roles on hits like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Friends. Her movie Jackieâ€™s Back! became a cult favorite, and as the â€œMamaâ€ to characters portrayed by Whitney Houston, Tupac Shakur, Taraji P. Henson, and many more, Jenifer cemented her status as the â€œMother of Black Hollywood.â€Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â When an undiagnosed menatlÂ illness stymies Jeniferâ€™s career, culminating in a breakdown while filming The Temptations, her quest for wholeness becomes a harrowing and inspiring tale, including revelations of bipolar disorder and sex addiction.Written with no-holds-barred honesty and illustrated with more than forty color photographs, this gripping memoir is filled with insights gained through a unique life that offers a universal message: â€œLove yourself so that love will not be a stranger when it comes.â€
Country USA
Brand Amistad
Manufacturer Amistad
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2018-11-06
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Brand	Amistad
Manufacturer	Amistad
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2018-11-06
Format	Kindle eBook

The Mother of Black Hollywood: A Memoir

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