🎥 🔥 Episode Overview: Kellita Smith Talks Longevity, Legacy, and Breaking Hollywood Stereotypes | The Big Scoop with Coop Season 7 Episode 4

📄 Episode Show Notes:

In this powerful episode of The Big Scoop with Coop, host Michael “Coop” Cooper sits down with the incredibly talented Kellita Smith — actress, comedian, and cultural icon — best known for her unforgettable role as Wanda on The Bernie Mac Show, as well as her commanding performances in Z Nation, In the Cut, and many more.

From sitcom stardom to sci-fi action, Kellita opens up about the real challenges and triumphs of navigating Hollywood as a Black woman, the importance of owning your craft, and the spiritual mindset that has sustained her over decades in the industry.

This episode is filled with purpose, laughter, and truth — perfect for anyone chasing longevity in entertainment, or simply needing a reminder that legacy is built one bold step at a time.

🔥 Topics Covered:

• How The Bernie Mac Show changed her life — and why she still honors Bernie’s legacy

• Her evolution from stand-up comedy to dramatic acting

• Navigating typecasting and reclaiming creative control

• Why she believes your spiritual and mental health matter more than your IMDB credits

• Advice to the next generation of artists, especially Black women

✨ About the Guest:

Kellita Smith is an award-winning actress, producer, and former model with a career spanning TV, film, and stage. Known for her charisma, power, and no-nonsense realness, she continues to inspire audiences with her talent and authenticity.

Follow Kellita:

📸 Instagram: @kellitasmith1

🎬 IMDb: Kellita Smith IMDb

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