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Film Review: ‘Steel Magnolias,’ Still The Same?

By Eartha Watts-Hicks

When I first saw Steel Magnolias, it was 1989. I was a teenager, my mother’s daughter. I remember thinking the original was a good movie. Continue reading

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Salters Scene: Queen Latifah and the Steel Magnolias Crew At the Paris Theatre

Queen Latfiah and Rita Owens

On Wednesday October 3rd, Queen Latifah and the cast of the Steel Magnolias remake were at the Paris Theatre in midtown Manhattan for the premiere of the Lifetime movie. The cast includes Queen Latfiah, Jill Scott, Phylicia Rashad, Alfre Woodard, Adepero Oduye and Condola Rashad.

Jill Scott

It was a very festive night and good time to celebrate.   There were a lot of hurdles that were jumped for this movie’s Lifetime October 7th showing.  With the challenges behind them, the cast was able to enjoy making their appearance on the red carpet.

Ahmad Rashad and Condola Rashad

Condola showed up with her father Ahmad Rashad. Queen Latifah attended with her mother Rita Owens. Alfre Woodard attended with her Husband Roderick Spencer.  Besides cast members, Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition Judges Abby Lee Miller and Robin Antin walked the carpet and Singer Keri Hilson was there to show her support for this fantastic cast.

Keri Hilson

Check your local listings to see the time for the October 7th Lifetime television premiere of Steel Magnolias.