Amid swirling speculations sparked by Persia White’s tantalizing hints about a possible Girlfriends reboot, Tracee Ellis Ross, famous for her portrayal of Joan in the hit UPN series, has stepped forward to put the rumors to rest.
In a recent conversation with VIBE, Ross delved into the prospects of the show’s revival, which also featured White, Golden Brooks, Jill Marie Jones, and Reggie Hayes.
“The cast has always wanted to do it, but I’ll be honest with you, the ship has sailed,” Ross confessed. “I don’t think it’s ever going to happen. I think it would be a miracle.”
Despite maintaining a close bond with her former castmates, Ross expressed doubts about a reunion, citing diverging paths in their personal and professional lives. Reflecting on past attempts to resurrect the show, Ross lamented the hurdles posed by ownership and other logistical challenges.
“We’ve tried numerous times as a cast to make it happen, but unfortunately, we don’t own the rights to the show,” she explained. “We are not the producers. We are not Mara Brock Akil, CBS Paramount, or whoever the people are that own the show.”
Addressing the fervent desire of fans for a reboot, Ross empathized with their sentiments but emphasized the cast’s acceptance of the show’s fate.
“The truth is, I think we have been broken-hearted in the past, but now we are past being broken-hearted,” Ross conveyed. “We’re so happy that the audience still loves the show, and still wants it, but I don’t think it’s ever going to happen.”
The hopes of fans were recently reignited when Persia White hinted at a potential revival following a meeting with the show’s executive producer, Kelsey Grammer. Sharing snippets from her visit to Paramount Pictures’ Los Angeles lot, White teased fans with the possibility of “good things brewing.”
However, despite the buzz generated by White’s Instagram post, Ross’s remarks have cast a shadow of doubt on the likelihood of a Girlfriends reboot. With ownership issues and divergent career trajectories hindering efforts for a reunion, it seems the beloved sitcom may remain a fond memory rather than a revived reality.