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'90s sitcom star threatened with fat jokes if she didn't lose weight for hit show, she says
Kim Coles, best known for her role on 'Living Single,' recently revealed writers pressured her to lose weight during the show's run. Coles, 63, opened up about the situation on a recent episode of the 'ReLiving Single' podcast with former co-star Erika Alexander. 'I would get a call at the beginning of every season to my manager saying, 'Kim Coles has to lose some weight. She has to lose some weight. She has to lose some weight,'' Coles said in the Wednesday episode. The actress recounted an instance where show executives threatened they'd start writing fat jokes into the hit show's script if Coles didn't lose weight. 'You won't remember this, but I told you that they threatened me and said, 'If you keep gaining weight, we're going to have to start writing fat jokes.' And you said, 'I won't read those jokes,'' Coles said to Alexander. The two actresses recalled a weight joke being written into a season one episode and said co-star Queen Latifah made it clear to show runners and cast members that the fat jokes trend would not continue in later seasons. 'Living Single' ran for five season from 1993 to 1998 on FOX. The show was centered around six 20-somethings living in a Brooklyn brownstone. More entertainment news: Grammy-winning Latin music pioneer who lived in N.J. dies at 88 Actress known for 'Walking Dead,' '9-1-1′ roles dead at 33 Cop joked she was writing more tickets because she wasn't having sex. Now she's under investigation. Beloved band's former bassist accused of assaulting wife after he was caught sexting teen girls Barbie designers killed in car accident on Italian highway Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to Christopher Burch can be reached at cburch@ Follow him on Twitter: @SwishBurch. Find Facebook. Have a tip? Tell us. Solve the daily Crossword
Black America Web
02-05-2025
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In A 90s Kind Of World: Hartbeat Teams Up With Erika Alexander & Kim Coles To Launch ‘ReLiving Single' Podcast Series
Source: Courtesy / Hartbeat Today (May 1st), we got some big news from Hartbeart, the global entertainment company at the intersection of comedy and culture. Alongside Color Farm Media, Hartbeat announced ReLiving Single , a new podcast series hosted by real-life best friends and Living Single stars Erika Alexander and Kim Coles. The official unofficial rewatch series offers a fresh, in-depth look at the iconic '90s show that redefined comedy, friendship, dating, and the Black experience for a generation. From 'Ride the Maverick' mishaps to classic 'woo woo woo' wisdom, each episode delivers behind-the-scenes stories, unforgettable moments, and surprise guest appearances, giving both longtime fans and new viewers a front-row seat to the legacy of Living Single . Kim Coles expressed her excitement by stating, 'Getting to relive 'Living Single' with Erika — and with all of you — feels like opening a time capsule packed with love, laughter, and a little extra lip gloss. I can't wait to spill the tea, share the joy, and celebrate the magic that made us all family.' ''ReLiving Single' is a multigenerational conversation that remains evergreen because of the love our fans have for us and the show! And they want more!' said Alexander. 'So we put together an all-star lineup to reminisce, drop life-lesson gems and give a masterclass on comedy and showbiz. You'll hear stories you've never heard before, but the best part of the rewatch series is on screen, Kim and I, like a pair of vampires, ain't aged a day!' SVP of Digital & Platforms at Hartbeat , Eric Eddings added, 'We've seen the massive impact that 'Living Single' has had on The Culture . From inspiring legions of journalists and lawyers to changing the narrative of what it meant to be a Black woman in '90s America, 'Living Single' created a picture of Black Life that still feels authentic. What ReLiving Single will illustrate is that it was an intentional effort by dozens of people whose stories we haven't really heard. Erika and Kim are two of those people – which makes them the perfect guides on this journey.' Hartbeat's exciting new series is executive produced by Kevin Hart, Jeff Clanagan, Eric Eddings, Lesley Gwam (Hartbeat), Erika Alexander and Ben Arnon (Color Farm Media). Amber Watson and Kim Coles serve as producers, while Kenny Jackson takes on associate producer responsibilities. ReLiving Single is the newest addition to Hartbeat's expanding portfolio of original audio content, joining hit series like Gold Minds with Kevin Hart , One Song with Diallo Riddle and Luxxury , and Petty Crimes with Ceara Jane O'Sullivan and Griff Stark-Ennis . Fans of the cult classic series Living Single can tap in when the new series premieres on Wednesday, May 7th. New episodes will release weekly on Wednesdays on the ReLiving Single YouTube page, which you can find here. Also, fans have the option to listen wherever they get your podcasts. Congrats to Erika Alexander, Kim Coles, Hartbeat and everyone else involved in making this major move happen! SEE ALSO In A 90s Kind Of World: Hartbeat Teams Up With Erika Alexander & Kim Coles To Launch 'ReLiving Single' Podcast Series was originally published on
