Essence Atkins has nothing but love and respect for the Wayans. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE about her newly released BET+ original holiday film Queens of Christmas, the actress, 52, also ...

Essence Atkins is no stranger to the sitcom world, and working alongside the legendary comedian family, the Wayans, is not a foreign concept to her either. This time, she’s working with Damon Wayans ...

Essence Atkins said the opportunity to star in CBS’ new sitcom “Poppa’s House” alongside Damon Wayans Sr. completed her nearly 30-year-long career working with the iconic Wayans family. “It was Damon.

When it comes to playing a love interest for someone from the Wayans family, Essence Atkins is determined to catch them all. "I just need to be Kim [Wayans’] love interest, and then I'll have the ...

The Wayans Family were inducted into the NAACP Hall of Fame at the 56th Image Awards on Saturday night. The Wayanses — siblings Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim ...

For nearly 30 years, Essence Atkins has cultivated an extraordinary creative alliance with one of entertainment’s most influential families: the Wayans. This partnership has produced groundbreaking ...

The NAACP Hall of Fame Award is presented to “individuals or groups who have been pioneers in their respective fields and whose influence continues to shape their industry for generations.” And as one ...