Poppa’s House is staging a reunion between Essence Atkins and her Half and Half costar Coby Bell — who is now playing her ex-husband. In Us Weekly‘s exclusive sneak peek from the Monday, March 3, ...

Essence Atkins is no stranger to the sitcom world, and working alongside the legendary comedian family, the Wayans, is not a foreign concept to her either. This time, she’s working with Damon ...

"We've always shown up in support of one another," the actress tells PEOPLE of their nearly 30-year relationship Essence Atkins has nothing but love and respect for the Wayans. In an exclusive ...

Mowry and Hardrict settled their divorce in April 2023 after 14 years of marriage Essence Atkins knows Tia Mowry will be okay after her divorce from Cory Hardrict. Ahead of her upcoming BET+ ...

[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for Poppa’s House Season 1 Episode 13, “Graduation.”] ...

Marlon plays the “rambunctious” Melvin in the installment, which will see him arrive to Poppa’s (Wayans Sr.) looking for ...

Poppa's House is obviously setting up Essence Atkins and Damon Wayans' characters to get together — but the show isn't in any rush. During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Essence Atkins ...

Perhaps best equipped to speak on the legacy of the Wayans family is Essence Atkins, who has done six ... Shawn’s girlfriend,” and continuing to today, where she co-stars on “Poppa’s ...

Essence Atkins has mastered the art of evolution, dazzling us from her early days as a child star to becoming a dynamic force in Hollywood. With standout roles in Deliver Us from Eva ...

Even therapists have their relationship struggles. Viewers got to know Dr. Ivy Reed (Essence Atkins) on a deeper level in the Monday, March 3, episode of Poppa’s House. The Ivy-focused episode ...