| Genre | Reality |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Paula Jai Parker |
| Opentheme | Hollywood Divas theme |
| Country | United States |
| Num seasons | 3 |
| Num episodes | 28 |
| Network | TV One |
| Executive producer |
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| Company | Thinkfactory Media Kingdom Reign Entertainment |
| First aired | October 8, 2014 |
| Last aired | August 24, 2016 |
Hollywood Divas is an American reality television series that premiered on October 8, 2014, on TV One cable network. The show chronicles the lives of five African-American actresses. The series highlights the ups and downs of the actresses trying to navigate their career, family and relationships, all while attempting to stay relevant in an unpredictable entertainment industry known for overlooking black talent. The premiere episode was the highest-rated episode ever for a TV One show with 1.2 million viewers,[1] and the most watched episode for any show on the network.
The series premiered on October 8, 2014.[2] On December 18, 2014, TV One picked up the series for a second season,[3] which premiered on July 15, 2015.[4] The third season premiered on July 6, 2016.
Synopsis
The first season focuses on the lives of actresses Paula Jai Parker, Elise Neal, Golden Brooks, Countess Vaughn and producer, former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Lisa Wu. All five ladies get together to write, film and produce their own project called The White Sistas while dealing with drama.
In the second season, more drama unfolds concerning ownership rights of The White Sistas when the ladies try to get a deal for the project. The season ends with a showdown at the reunion with Lisa, Golden and Countess confronting Paula and her husband.
In the third season, Elise departed the show and Malika Haqq joined the cast, befriending Paula and pursuing an acting career. Lisa starts dating and tries to mend things with Paula. Paula gets the part she's been waiting for in Ray Donovan. Countess starts singing again but her friendship with Golden takes a rocky turn. Golden starts a swimsuit line and also receives a dream role that doesn't go well. The end of the season features a fiery reunion battle between Countess and Golden.
- Paula Jai Parker
- Golden Brooks
- Countess Vaughn
- Lisa Wu
- Elise Neal (seasons 1–2)
- Malika Haqq (season 3)
References
- ^ "Ratings: Hollywood Divas Draws 'Million Plus' on TV One". The B3. December 18, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- ^ "TV One's Hollywood Divas Premiere has Blockbuster Success with 1.2 million Total Viewers". Broadcasting & Cable. October 16, 2014. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (December 18, 2014). "Hollywood Divas Renewed by TV One for Second Season". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- ^ "TV One to Premiere New Season of Hollywood Divas, 7/15". Broadway World. Wisdom Digital Media. June 17, 2015. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
External links
- Official website
- Hollywood Divas at IMDb