Lynn Whitfield is unarguably one of the most esteemed Black actresses of our time. Every role she takes on is memorable and sure to stand the test of time, something she takes very seriously. For three decades, she’s been a timeless beauty who captivates us no matter what role she takes. From Brandi Webb of A Thin Line Between Love & Hate to Lady May on Greenleaf, Whitfield hasn’t disappointed us yet and surely never will.
“It’s been a blessing that I’ve been able to choose things that I felt I could help make a classic,” she told MADAMENOIRE over Zoom.
Whitfield is not only an icon but one of the most classy women you’ll cross paths with. I couldn’t help but gush over her and tell her about how much I loved her portrayal of Brandi Webb in A Thin Line Between Love & Hate alongside Martin Lawrence. Being a woman scorned is a reality for so many of us, but Whitfield told me that the movie is more than a story about betrayal.
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