UB Preview: ‘Mother of Black Hollywood’ Jenifer Lewis Spotlighted on ‘UNCENSORED’
TV One‘s edgy docu-series UNCENSORED, which explores the private lives of some of today’s most notable personalities, highlights legendary actress and singer Jenifer Lewis this Sunday, October 11th at 10 P.M. ET/9C followed by an encore presentation at 11 P.M. ET/10C.
The episode will re-air on Wednesday, October 14th at 10 PM/9C. On this episode of UNCENSORED, Jenifer Lewis opens up about her early years in poverty while living in the Midwest, how her passion for the arts pulled her up from despair, and how her social justice work and activism shaped and deepened her commitment to her community.
Jenifer Lewis, born in Kinloch, Missouri to Dorothy Mae and Edward Lewis, and is the youngest of seven children. An energetic child, Jenifer joined the church choir at five and spent most of her time there. During her childhood, she grew up poor and was often depressed during the night. In high school, she became an activist. She graduated with honors, went on to college, and immediately began her career on Broadway. Years later, she would be diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Before seeking professional help, she would self-medicate with liquor and sex.
Her passion for entertaining and the need to make her Mom proud were the only things that kept her going. With more than 300 appearances in film and television, Jenifer is one of Hollywood’s most familiar faces and shows no signs of slowing down.
Preview Clips from the Episode Below.
