The actress touched on her character's personality and journey, as well as her own relationships with older cast members Jada Pinkett ... her entry into A Different World as Lena James ahead ...

Jada Pinkett Smith Recalls Joining A Different World in Season 5 and Having to 'Earn Your Stripes' with Longtime Stars Will and Jada Pinkett Smith Spent Thanksgiving Together with Their Kids ...

Both of Jada’s parents struggled with addiction while she was growing up. I knew I didn't have a problem drawing a line [in Hollywood] because I had to do it in the streets “You know ...