It was time for me to move forward and move on, reflects Dandridge.
But the 41-year-old didnt count onlanding a lead role.
I call my culture kimchi and collards, jokes Dandridge.

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I took it, and found my squad.
I relate to that.
But while Graces come-to-Jesus momentlies aheadin the series, Dandridge has a certain media mogul to thank for hers.
The entire first day was just scenes with me and Miss Winfrey, shares Dandridge, laughing.
It was a daunting, crazy place to start.
Greenleafpremieres with a new night event on Tuesday at 10 p.m.
ET and Wednesday at 9 p.m.
The series will then air regularly on Wednesdays at 10 p.m.
Check out the extended trailer forGreenleafbelow.