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Essence Atkins Jokes She Has 1 More Wayans Family Member to Date on Screen

'Poppa's House' star Essence Atkins exclusively told Us Weekly about playing a love interest for nearly every Wayans family member — and who is still left

Before Poppa’s House, Atkins played Marlon’s ex-wife on his short-lived sitcom and Shawn’s girlfriend in Dance Flick. Essence Atkins and Shawn Wayans in ‘Dance Flick’Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection“The truth of the matter is that it’s always going to be an immediate yes when I hear ‘Wayans.’ This is my sixth project with that family. At home, Poppa finds himself still parenting his adult son (Damon Jr.), who is trying to pursue his passion while balancing the responsibilities associated with being a father and husband.

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