Essence Atkins is an actress that we’ve always closely followed throughout her career. Her delivery on Smart Guy as the cool, big sister Yvette had us enamored. While in Half & Half, her character Dee ...

Essence Atkins is getting into the holiday spirit this season, even if it means going head-to-head with her neighbors for a Christmas competition! The Poppa’s House actress, 52, recently spoke with ...

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Essence Atkins knows Tia Mowry will be okay after her divorce from Cory Hardrict. Ahead of her upcoming BET+ holiday film, Queens of Christmas, the Poppa’s House star, 52, spoke exclusively to PEOPLE ...

The duo starred as Big Dee Dee and Little Dee Dee on the 2000 series ...

Essence Atkins has long been a beloved figure in television, captivating audiences with her roles in iconic shows like “Smart Guy” and “Half & Half.” Beyond her acting prowess, Atkins has been a style ...

Poppa's House has come to an end after just one season - but did the CBS show find a way to get Damon Wayans Sr. and Essence Atkins together first? During the series finale, which aired on Monday, ...

Toni Braxton - the timeless voice behind some of the most powerful R&B anthems of our lives - is taking her music legacy to a new level. The Grammy-winning icon just announced two new Lifetime movies ...

It seems as if Essence Atkins is aging backwards and if you ask her, she’s not seeking the fountain of youth. She’s dedicated to the fountain of peace. Adding to a life of peace, Atkins also revealed ...

Essence Atkins at the WACO Theater Center’s 3rd Annual Wearable Art Gala at The Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport on June 1, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Source: Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images ...

Ahead of her upcoming BET+ holiday film, Queens of Christmas, the Poppa’s House star, 52, spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about her friendship with her fellow actress, 46. “It's a challenge. It's a ...