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‘Grown-ish’ Star Yara Shahidi, Creator Kenya Barris on ‘Pivotal’ Moments of Growth Over 100 Episodes and Saying Goodbye
'Grown-ish' stars Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner and creator Kenya Barris reflect on the series for its 100th episode.
The writer and executive producer wanted to create a similarly beloved family sitcom that was expressly Black, not only with the characters, but also in the subject matter the show covered. When the pre-arranged venue is usurped by a bar mitzvah, Zoey and Andre must band together to save the day, but their struggles to overcome old bad habits threaten to ruin both the event and their respective burgeoning careers. “Working with the creative talents of Kenya Barris, Craig Doyle, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner and everyone who made ‘Grown-ish’ such a lasting, joyful experience has been a true privilege for everyone at our studio.
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