![]() ![]() The best way we could humanize and allow the audience to be accepting and understanding, and open and receptive was just by not judging it. I pull from a little bit of everywhere and digest that myself and try to make it the best and as authentic as I possibly could. who currently are struggling and having addiction battles. I volunteer on Skid Row so I’ve seen up close and personal, not just from the family aspect but I’ve also seen people in L.A. I’ve never used drugs but I, Gail Bean, I have vices so I know what it’s like to have a vice, what’s it like to experience something that has a hold on me. ![]() “I just came from a very truthful place and the reality of what I go through as a Black woman in America, what my mother has gone through, my grandmother, what the women in my family have battled whether it be addiction, racism, patriarchy. Gail allowed that feeling of familiarity, her sense of humor, and empathy to depict the life of a drug addict in a humanizing manner. Wanda’s story resonates with so many Black women. It’s so often black characters are watered down to make them more digestible instead of just giving the truth of who this person is, what they’ve struggled with, and what they’ve overcome.” ![]() I’m so grateful to have such a rich person because she’s real Wanda is a real character in many of our families, in many of our lives throughout the black community so I love that they still keep the truth in it and allow that to resonate and shine. I just think Wanda is such a rich character – that’s what I love about her. We get to see her in love, we get to see her struggle with addiction, we get to see her try to rebuild her image and herself, we get to see her against America. People die without ever booking a gig that allows you to play so many facets in one lifetime. “What I love about Wanda is she is so multidimensional and that’s an actor’s dream. She tells us how she stepped into the severity of the role. Gail’s start on Snowfall was an exciting and multi-faceted role for her. We spoke with Gail about her masterful portrayal of Wanda, what we can expect in the season 5 finale, as well as exciting upcoming projects! Gail Bean does an excellent job of bringing this role to life by reflecting on the stories of those around her. The Wanda we see in season 5 is a transformed woman looking to be her best self and uplift others in the process. From season one, we follow her journey through young adulthood where she finds love, works to make ends meet, temporarily falls on hard times, and then beautifully rebuilds her life despite all odds with the help of a loving and loyal support system. Five years ago, Gail Bean hit our screens with her bright beaming smile and girl next door attitude starring as Wanda on FX’s Snowfall. ![]()
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