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Vivica A. Fox says her nephew Jussie Smollett has his profession again on observe … claiming followers love the brand new film they labored on collectively — totally separating artwork from the artist.
We caught up with the actress at LAX on Friday … and, we needed to ask her about how audiences had been receiving her new flick, “The Misplaced Holliday” — and, whether or not opinions about Smollett have contributed to criticism of the film.
VAF factors out “The Misplaced Holliday” has performed in theaters all around the world … from London to New York to Los Angeles — and, up to now, she says it is solely obtained optimistic evaluations.
Vivica says folks reply positively whenever you put the effort and time into your initiatives … and, she completely sees the nice evaluations as indicators of a a lot bigger comeback for her embattled nephew.
Fox says she’s at all times caught with Jussie since you should not flip your again on household … and, she by no means turned hers on her nephew. She’s additionally received some recommendation for everybody on the market — watch the clip till the tip to listen to what she’s preaching this vacation season.
In fact, Jussie has wanted to make a comeback after he was convicted of mendacity to cops a couple of hate crime he claimed he’d fallen sufferer to. He was sentenced to 150 days however solely ended up serving six earlier than he received out whereas his enchantment winds by means of the courts.
Earlier this yr, the Illinois State Supreme Courtroom agreed to listen to the case. It is unclear when that may occur … however, principally, he is nonetheless combating the conviction.
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A number of outstanding stars — like Lee Daniels — say they will work with Jussie sooner or later even when they’ve a sophisticated relationship now … so, a profession comeback is not completely unbelievable.
Appears to be like like his household’s sticking with him too … no less than, one aunt is.
