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Actress Clarifies Viral Stand-Up Rent Joke
9 Feb
Summary
- Actress made jokes about needing season three for rent money.
- Fans worried about her financial situation due to jokes.
- She later clarified the comments were lighthearted humor.
An actress, recognized for portraying Rue's mother in the HBO series "Euphoria," recently clarified remarks made during her stand-up comedy tour. She had joked about the extended hiatus between seasons, humorously stating she needed season three to help with her rent payments.
These comments, made in March of last year, were taken seriously by some fans who expressed concern for her financial situation online. The actress, however, quickly posted a statement to alleviate these worries, emphasizing that her jokes were lighthearted and stemmed from her roots in comedy.
She also shared her excitement for several film projects scheduled for release this year, assuring audiences that her career spans both dramatic and comedic roles. She plays Leslie Bennett, the mother of Zendaya's character, Rue, in the popular HBO drama created by Sam Levinson.
