Poppa’s House’s Essence Atkins speaks almost every Wayans on the screen

As far as playing love interest for someone in the Wayans family, Essence atkins He is determined to catch them all.

“I just have to be.” Kim (Wayans‘) The beloved interest, and then I will have Trifecta, ”Atkins joked, 53, joking during an exclusive interview with Us every week. “I was a love interest of everyone. So at the moment I feel like an honorary family member.”

Atkins put the fun of how it too “You feel a little incest“He added,” But not really. I love them so much and I like to work with them. It’s always such a pleasant, professional and entertaining experience. I would like to release it as a medicine. Do you go through something difficult? Work with Wayans – you will feel better. It will bring some healing of your soul. “

The actress is currently playing on CBS ‘ Poppa’s house with Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr.but It’s a family affair Scenes with Kim Wayans and Damien Dante Wayans Directed by several episodes, Shawn Wayans and Michael Wayans Be credited as writers and Marlon Wayans It will appear on Monday, March 24, an episode as a brother on Damon Sr.

Before Poppa’s houseAtkins played Marlon’s ex -wife on his short -term situation and a girlfriend Shawn Dance flick.

“The truth is, it will always be immediate yes if I hear” Wayans. “This is my sixth project with the family. Our. “I really wanted to work again with Damon Wayans Jr. Dance flick) And I always wanted to work with Damon Wayan, so that’s really all I needed to know. It was immediate yes. ”

Poppa’s house, who had premiered October 2024, followed by the legendary speech of Popp’s radio host (Damon Sr.), who has his opinion attacked at work when a new female Cohost (Atkins) is hired. At home, Poppa still finds himself with the parent of her adult son (Damon Jr.), who is trying to fulfill his passion and at the same time balance the responsibility of being a father and a husband.

Atkins’ ivy was introduced as a potential love interest for Popp Damon Sr. is not in a hurry to see them Go together.

“At first, when we started the series, we thought it would happen before. But I think something really beautiful, that they will become friends first and that they really grow to each other and admiration,” Atkins explained. “Also, they are able to see behind the curtain, are a little more afraid and a little more caution about the jump forward.”

Atkins noted that Ivy and Poppa begin To create “awareness” of their connection and add: “He gains awareness of:” What should I get? It looks good, but what the news inspection says when you buy a house? “

She continued: “These characters earned this closeness. We saw them growing on each other. We saw each other getting to each other. I like the pace we’re going on. If it takes, I don’t know.

Poppa’s house It broadcasts on CBS Monday at 20:30 et. New episodes flow the next day to Paramount+.