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New York Times
5 hours ago
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- New York Times
Brianne Howey Feels a Presence Through Her Bracelet
Brianne Howey has a supernatural connection with her late grandmother, who's 'come through' by way of mediums, and a one-time séance that used her grandmother's bracelet to guide otherworldly energy into the room. The star of Netflix's hit show 'Ginny & Georgia,' currently in its third season and remains one of the network's top 10 shows after two weeks, wears a gold serpentine heirloom most days. 'It just makes me feel like I'm with my grandma,' she said of the transcendental link. In an interview, Ms. Howey reflected on the bracelet that is, as she put it, 'a physical manifestation' of her memories and her love. This interview has been edited and condensed. How did this bracelet find its way to you? After my grandma passed in 2022, one of my aunts told me that she had left it for me with my name on it, on a Post-it with the bracelet. It's so, so special to me. Did your grandma wear lots of other jewelry, or was this her main piece? Not that much, actually. She was kind of a minimalist. My grandma was a really practical woman. She had eight kids. She was a nurse, very Catholic, not a lot of bells and whistles. So that makes this even more sentimental. My grandma was also the kind of person who, anytime she lost something, she would whip out her St. Christopher beads. She had a lot of rosaries. That was more her jewelry. There would be a rosary around her neck, in every pocket, and she would know exactly who to pray to if you lost something, if you were sick, if I was nervous about a test, anything. Do you wear it every day? It's like a wedding band, almost: I feel kind of naked without it on, and it's so delicate and comfortable and it lays so flat, and it makes me feel so close to my grandma because my parents had me super young. I was really raised so much by my grandparents, so it's just extra special. I have sort of a roller coaster of a past with my jewelry collection. Twice in my life I've been robbed. And all my jewelry got stolen. So I've sort of been rebuilding. But both times, my grandma's bracelet, I've always had it. It never got stolen, so that's why it's extra sentimental. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
How my later in life diagnosis of ADHD and OCD shaped Season 3 of 'Ginny & Georgia'
When Sarah Lampert created Ginny & Georgia, she wanted to tell a story that reflected the raw and often messy truths of life. It's part of what has made the Netflix dramedy such a hit — viewers can see parts of themselves in the show's complex characters. The third season, which premiered on June 5, debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. charts with 17.6 million viewers — in just its first four days — with fans eager to see the aftermath of Georgia Miller's (Brianne Howey) arrest for murder on her own wedding day. All three seasons of the series have been on Netflix's top 10 list for English TV for three weeks and running. Ginny & Georgia centers on the mother-daughter relationship between teenage Ginny and her free-spirited, secretive matriarch, Georgia, as they settle into a new town and face unexpected challenges. Central to the show is mental health. Growing up, Lampert never understood certain compulsions and behaviors that affected her life. It wasn't until her 30s, when she was diagnosed with ADHD and OCD, that everything clicked. This revelation would later influence the character of Ginny's best friend Maxine Baker, whose behaviors, struggles and dialogue have pieces of Lampert's own experiences. Ginny and Maxine, aka Max, make up half of their friend group, nicknamed "MANG," along with characters Abby and Norah. Maxine is a dynamic and complex character, known for her energetic, emotional and vulnerable nature. She often brings humor and heart to the series, but beneath her vibrant personality lies a struggle with mental health and a search for self-identity. The character of Maxine naturally holds a special place for the creator, writer and executive producer. Still, she was conscious of not diagnosing Maxine onscreen this season. Below, Lampert opens up about giving a voice to her personal journey through Max and how actress Sara Waisglass brought the character to life. Coming out of the release of Season 3 of Ginny & Georgia, the comment I'm seeing the most online is 'I relate to Maxine!' I've watched passionate TikToks about how deeply everyone feels for the character, the questions they have about her actions and the empathy they hold for her. 'Why did MANG leave her out?' 'I've never related to a character more!' 'She was trying to help!' 'Maxine, get behind me! My poor little glass child baby!' Maxine's pain isn't obvious. She's not brooding or glum. She's energetic. She's the star of the musical. She is happiest when others are happy. She loves the spotlight but is wildly generous about sharing it. Maxine is constantly thinking about everyone else. It is exhausting to be Maxine. She always has to be OK. That's the role she's been cast in, especially as a twin to her brother Marcus. When she starts to not be OK, when she cracks, no one sees it because she's gotten too good at hiding it. Even when she tries to share her feelings, no one sees she's drowning. The version of depression that we're more used to seeing onscreen is represented in Marcus, portrayed so achingly and hauntingly beautifully by Felix Mallard. But in a show where the theme is "everyone's fighting a battle you can't see" — what battle is Maxine fighting, and is it so dissimilar from Marcus's, or is it just packaged differently? By entering Maxine's head in Season 3, the writers were able to give context to some of her over-the-top reactions from Season 2, revealing her thought process in a way that showed the chaos and heart that make up the character's inner world. We also had the gift that is Sara Waisglass, who has the ability to make you laugh and cry in the same sentence. Sara was very brave in Season 2 in allowing Maxine to be so messy, to bring the character to places that we knew would be unpopular with the audience because she had to be flawed. She had to be human. Does Maxine overreact to Ginny and Marcus's relationship? I think so. Is that something I would do at 16? Absolutely. She makes sense to me, her rejection sensitivity, the larger-than-life emotions, the dramatics. Of all the characters on the show, Maxine is the one I relate to the most. I was in my 30s when I was diagnosed with ADHD and OCD. Suddenly, so many aspects of my life clicked and made so much sense. I realized that this wasn't unique to me. So many people — especially women — aren't diagnosed until later in life. Women's mental health, like women's physical health, is criminally overlooked. And to be honest, I'm not interested in diagnosing Maxine. She's young. She has a lot of growing up to do. She's got pieces of me, but she's not me. She's a combined effort of the other brilliant writers who work on this show, and of the special sauce of Sara Waisglass, who infuses Max with her own spin so that everything feels so very Max. I knew that it would mean a lot to depict Maxine's inner thought process onscreen. If we could get it right, I knew it would be powerful and others could connect to it. Max would make sense to them. When Season 3 was released on Netflix June 5, the response was shocking because Maxine is all of us. Everyone felt for her. Everyone felt they were her. We've all gone through feelings of being too much, of being left out, of needing to be OK when other people weren't. The universality of that is beautiful to me. I hope that if the show does anything, it makes people feel less alone. With Maxine's story specifically, I hope that it helps people pay attention to the friend who they don't think needs help, the friend that's laughing on the outside. Inside, they just might be hiding something deeper. To those people who do feel like Maxine, I hope you see how you're not alone and how seen you really are. That's why it was so important to me to put the inside of Maxine's head onscreen, for all the Max's out there.
Geek Girl Authority
3 days ago
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- Geek Girl Authority
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Agape Mngomezulu Talks Bryon and Bracia's Relationship in GINNY & GEORGIA Season 3
If there's one thing you can expect while watching Ginny & Georgia Season 3, it's a rollercoaster of emotional highs and lows. And if explosive family drama is your thing, you're in for a wild ride. For starters, Georgia (Brianne Howey) stands trial for murder, and Ginny (Antonia Gentry) must reckon with her mom's predicament. However, it's not only the titular mother-daughter duo who endures a heaping helping of narrative turbulence. Other characters like Bryon (Agape Mngomezulu) and Bracia (Tameka Griffiths) are navigating uncharted territory — the ups and downs of young love. Recently, I had the privilege of chatting with Agape about his role in Ginny & Georgia Season 3, what viewers can expect and Bryon and Bracia's relationship. RELATED: Everything Coming to Netflix in June 2025 This interview is edited for clarity. Agape Mngomezulu Pictured: Agape Mngomezulu Melody McCune: We at GGA love a good origin story. How did you get into acting? Agape Mngomezulu: I started acting in high school. I would do community plays and musicals. When I was in grade 9 or 10, I was like, 'Yes, this is what I want to do.' In grade 12, I got into background work to see if this was a good fit. Then, right after I graduated from high school, I went to film school. Then, 18 months later, I was in the professional world. Ginny & Georgia Season 3 MM: Let's talk about Ginny & Georgia . Can you tell me what Season 3 is about and how your character fits into the story? AM: Season 3 finds a lot of characters going through their deepest, darkest moments. We see Georgia in the aftermath of her getting arrested at her wedding. We see Ginny deal with her mom going to prison and a whole murder trial. Then, her friends are dealing with their own personal issues. The way my character, Bryon, fits into that is that you see a different side of him. Last season, [he was] very cool, calm and collected. This season, you see him start to comfort Maxine (Sara Waisglass), for example, when she's going through it. You also get to see a more emotional, caring side of him as well. RELATED: Ginny & Georgia : The Possibilities of Season 2 Bryon and Bracia Tameka Griffiths as Bracia Charles, Agape Mngomezulu as Bryon in episode 309 of Ginny & Georgia. Cr. Amanda Matlovich/Netflix © 2025 MM: What can you tease about Bryon and Bracia's relationship in Season 3? How does this season test their bond? AM: This season, you see the ups and downs of young love. You see them wrestle with what love is. Because [this is] the first time they've both been in a situation and wrestled with, 'Do we love each other? What's happening here?' Their relationship definitely gets tested, more so like, 'What are we doing here?' MM: What can viewers expect when they watch this season? AM: A lot of drama. It's a very emotional season, really. Out of the three seasons, this one definitely pushes all the characters to their breaking point. We see them deal with things in ways we've never seen before. MM: Describe Season 3 using three words. AM: Emotional. Deep. Surprising. MM: Do you share any similarities with Bryon? AM: We do have a few similarities. In Season 2, Bryon stops playing football to join the musical because he has a crush on Bracia. When I was in high school, I did the opposite. I played rugby to impress a girl in grade 9 instead of doing theater. It worked, but I quickly realized I'm not a rugby guy. RELATED: Next on Netflix: Check Out the Streamer's 2025 TV Slate MM: Without giving too much away, do you have a highlight or a favorite scene from filming this season? AM: It's always such a joy shooting the musical episodes. It takes me back to when I was still in high school doing musicals for my school. Those are always a treat to do because it's like a combination of doing real-life theater. It feels like a real production, while also getting that film and TV aspect of it. On the Horizon Tameka Griffiths as Bracia Charles, Agape Mngomezulu as Bryon in episode 302 of Ginny & Georgia. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025 MM: What else is on the horizon for you, career-wise? AM: I have a movie coming out called Lucky Weekend . It's written, produced and directed by Kevin Alves, who is on Yellowjackets . He also stars in it. That'll come out at some point. It'll be doing a festival run between this year and the upcoming year. That'll be really exciting. It's a fun movie. MM: Have you watched anything interesting lately? AM: I've really been in my reality TV bag. I'm loving this season of Love Island USA . There's something about watching other people go through real-life drama. It's an escape because when I watch movies and TV, I'm analyzing the acting. How things are done in the production. When I'm watching reality TV, I'm like, 'Wow, this is just fun.' MM: You can turn your brain off for a little bit. AM: Exactly. Brain off. We're just enjoying [things] after a long day. RELATED: Cecilia Lee on the Wild Ride That Is Fear Street: Prom Queen MM: Last question. Name your five favorite films. AM: Number one favorite film of all time — Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Mr. Nobody . Meet the Robinsons . Inception . A more recent one, Sinners . I know everyone's talking about it. I didn't want to buy into the hype; I was like, 'I'm going to watch this without any preconceived notions, and I'm going to judge it critically.' Then, I watched it and was like, 'Okay, this is pretty amazing.' All three seasons of Ginny & Georgia are now streaming on Netflix. Be sure to follow Agape on Instagram (@ and keep your eyes peeled for Lucky Weekend when it premieres. Max Parker Gets Musical as Benvolio in JULIET & ROMEO Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
Arab News
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Review: Ginny & Georgia
The emotionally charged third season of Netflix's 'Ginny & Georgia' dropped earlier this month and has hovered steadily in the top 10 shows in the Kingdom since. This season, the show focuses even more strongly on the fast-talking, faster-thinking Georgia, a single mother with bleached-blonde Southern belle looks whose dark past is fast catching up with her. Flashbacks — some heartbreaking, others alarming — offer glimpses of her past life. The story picks up moments after the dramatic finale of season two. Georgia is arrested, still wearing her wedding dress after a picture-perfect ceremony with Paul Randolph, the town's popular mayor, as her two children and the whole town look on in horror. The death of a seemingly minor character triggers a chain reaction that threatens Georgia's carefully cultivated fairy-tale life. Mayor Paul must decide between his new bride and his political career. He chooses the easy way out, but everyone knows there is no such thing. His life gets increasingly more complicated — as do the lives of every man, woman, and child drawn into Georgia's orbit. They love her anyway. But at what cost? The headlines swiftly label Georgia the 'Mayoress Murderess.' This is not just a catchy phrase. We soon find out that she has been accused of murder before — and more than once. Is she a serial killer? But this is not only Georgia's story. Ginny, her 16-year-old daughter, is a budding poet trying to navigate a new chapter in her life, while dealing with school pressures, fragile friendships, and the growing realization that she is now the one keeping her mother in line. Meanwhile, Ginny's younger brother Austin ditches his dark-rimmed, Harry Potter-style glasses with no lenses — his emotional security blanket in earlier seasons — and begins shedding his childhood innocence. He is no longer someone who can be overlooked. The comparisons to the cult classic 'Gilmore Girls,' which aired from 2000 to 2007, still apply. Like Lorelai, Georgia is a teen mom who ran away from her hometown to raise a daughter on her own, far away from the parents she never got along with. But Ginny, Georgia, and Austin do not live in Stars Hollow. They settled in the fictional town of Wellsbury. Amid the drama, the show does not shy away from more challenging subjects, including eating disorders, self harm, and depression, which are handled with more nuance than in earlier seasons. When a new life-changing secret is revealed in the final minute of the finale, the stage is set for an inevitable fourth season.
