The Shocking Reason CeCe Michaela / Williams Girlfriend Yvonne QUIT Girlfriends

[@rayseyeoman7540]

I started re-watching Girlfriends as an adult recently, I didn’t realize how toxic those women were 😂 Especially Joan.

[@TheFashionmissy]

Girrrrrl yes. For me it was Tony. My goodness I laugh so hard watching but some of tony scenes were cringe

[@quackdracular7610]

KZbinr Tee Noir did a video commentary of the toxicity of the characters of the show sometime ago.

[@RAJOHN-ke7mc]

They mimicked real life.

[@loadedslove]

Yes Indeed

[@karma.chameleon]

I know 🥲 Joan was so obsessed with male validation, but every time she got it, she self-sabotaged the situation.

[@NinaAngelina25]

I think that's SO dope that she stood up for what she believed in. Good for her!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏽

[@remyfacade]

Also, it's called acting.

[@sherwood9917]

This is still my favorite show. Then, and today, I looked to it for pure entertainment, not for moralizing lessons. Joan's wardrobe, in 2022, still does not look dated.

[@sha1841]

Right! That’s what timeless fashion does

[@j.scottofficial]

period. it’ll always be my fav.

[@jazmonsims]

Her house decor is still not dated. I love that show!

[@carolnicolas5792]

Same, like why are we looking to a fictional show for our faith?

[@prettylady818]

That’s because she is the true definition of a fashionista. I loved her wardrobe, especially the streetwear 👌🏾

[@katdee_]

She came to my church shortly after leaving to minister and explained everything! I recall her saying they wanted her to share William with another character on the show and she quickly exited.

[@tyb4839]

Now that I can see as truth to why she would leave.

[@LadyMahogany]

@Ty B EXACTLY 💯, She was dimming her light to please him to only have to share him with another woman. I would have left too. I never liked the way they treated her. They even tried to change her hairstyle to straight.

[@hollaatthekid1796]

I bet you it was Lynn. Sigh…. No that would of been a MESS. An AWFUL mess.

[@katdee_]

@@hollaatthekid1796 My thoughts as well because shortly after her character left, he began sleeping with Lynn

[@keshiamccray2173]

Imagine sharing William. Yeah no. She did the best thing.

[@shaunaodiea6184]

Obedience is better than sacrifice. 🙏🏾💯🙏🏾

[@spfsincerely1341]

I don’t think her character was portrayed as weak at all but I did understand her renigging on marrying William. Heck, none of his family was there. Yvonne never met his side of his family nor did we see him interact with hers. William lied about his father being dead and his mother failed to accept his decision to be with Yvonne. He was a mama’s boy with a mean, narcissistic father and lesbian sister. I can only imagine the different directions and plots the writers tried to create. I hope Girlfriends can get a reboot with the return of Toni, Todd and Morgan. ❤

[@elfudge8193]

Honestly Toni and Todd were my favorite storyline

[@natinapowell7990]

I always thought William's character was on the down low

[@marissawilson4644]

@@natinapowell7990 he just seemed like a nerd and momma's boy like one of the guys from The Big Bang Theory.

[@jesseb.semple6018]

What does his lesbian sister have to do with anything? 😅😑

[@natinapowell7990]

@@marissawilson4644 True

[@glamstar3281]

I admire her obedience to God! That’s awesome

[@TheRhapsody44]

I agree and I’m sure He honored her so she would never have to look back. That’s how awesome He is! 😇😇

[@BrittneySharde15]

💯💯🤎🙏🏿

[@beebeetee2926]

Her faith is definitely strong.

[@SF-sl7fi]

@@TheRhapsody44 globally 10,000 children starve to death each day. He wont feed them but he'll honor a grown woman for quitting a job? Thats AWESOME? 🥴

[@QueenSugar72]

Amen

[@blackken9960]

If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything. I'm glad she made a stand and walked away from a career that most would sell there soul to be in. Bravo lady peace is worth more than money. Peace is more valuable than money. I would rather be broke and happy then rich and miserable.

[@SharelLove]

I wanted my daughter to be part of CeCe’s ministry years ago. So happy she followed God’s leading and has become a blessing to so many.

[@kamwilliams5541]

Did your daughter become a member?…..

[@SharelLove]

@@kamwilliams5541 unfortunately she didn’t because we had to move away

[@TTDoYouLoveMe]

I think you’ve latched on to only part of what she was saying. She also said that there were some sexual actions and verbiage that as a Christian, she did not want to do. She also said that she’s been “pure” for the last 8 years so I don’t think the weak character thing was the primary takeaway.

[@PHE-nomenon]

Her character Yvonne was proactively participating in what the Bible calls fornication. Her and William weren't married. She was very sexual and "freaky" as some would say the entire time she was on the show. Where was her conviction then?

[@kiabeetv9784]

@@PHE-nomenon maybe she wasnt saved yet i dont get it cuz her character walked out on william so i thought it was written for her to leave tbh

[@PHE-nomenon]

@@kiabeetv9784 yea maybe so. I think they just wrote he off once she decided to leave...

[@nsofwacb4715]

Exactly. How they skipped over what she was communicating to just that one trivial part is interesting. She literally mentioned the sexual part which goes against her Christianity and clearly that's the real reason she chose to obey God.

[@ludwinasky]

@@PHE-nomenon she did mention getting closer to God. Most people aren't convicted until they start building their relationship with God.

[@jamiebaxter7965]

I really liked the character of CeCe and Michaela's portrayal of her, but Keesha Sharp who played William's second wife (Monica) was quite good, too.

[@divinelyprotected144]

I absolutely adored Monica! William and Monica could have had their own show, and I would have watched 🥰

[@rogers5622]

Yes ! Monica was a great addition

[@QueenSugar72]

I forgot all about Monica lol. Wasn't she technically his first wife since she left the show before they got married?

[@jamiebaxter7965]

@@QueenSugar72 She was William's fiancé. Technically, Lynn was his first wife via a technicality.

[@QueenSugar72]

@@jamiebaxter7965 I know she was Williams fiancee

[@keyonceb.599]

Nah William wanted her to quit bcuz she got shot lol he was scared of how dangerous the job was …..

[@whitneyquinn6640]

Exactly! Thank you!

[@msoddballz5763]

Proud of her for sticking to her beliefs and morals.

[@mjbelle23]

Wow !!!!! Good for her I always pray for this boldness when it comes to my faith. You never know what’s in you till God test you.

[@spfsincerely1341]

I’m watching the series right now on Netflix. I preferred her with William than the Monica character. Great post today Lailah❤

[@poeticallycorrect1676]

I admire her ability to stand up for herself and what she believes, no matter what. ❤

[@tattedviolinist]

God will always be the answer 🙏🏾

[@krisw.5025]

I LOVE this!!! 👏👏👏 I'm happy for her!❤

[@LittleQween65]

CeCe witnessed the devil, and kept it moving. Stay blessed!

[@Nayomi_C]

So proud of her being obedient to what God asked of her ❤

[@tamikadavison]

I'm all for standing for what you believe in. There are some actors that only take roles that align with their faith but there are some who consider roles "just acting" and that's okay too. 👌🏾❤️💋

[@alisharo58]

Agreed. Whatever works for them

[@prettylady818]

Yeah it seems if you constantly find yourself questioning your morals, Hollywood may not be the place for you.

[@QueenSugar72]

I love it! Like the old saying goes "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything" I applaud her wholeheartedly

[@victor_dakota7986]

Beautiful Outcome!!! This beautiful actress decided to follow the beat of her heart's drum.......and she looks beautiful as ever inside/out. Thanks For Sharing Lailah!!!!

[@miab4lyfe]

When u Have a calling u cant question it

[@KahleiaELoria]

I JUST LOVED HER SINGING AND SMILE

[@bigelowkaryn]

I remember wondering why her character stopped appearing. She seemed like the type of character that would have kept appearing for over the years, like Monica. However, I am glad she did what needed to be done to be true to her calling

[@D_J_313]

Wow, that is an amazing story! Enlightening and encouraging girls is such a beautiful life dedication ❤️ ♥️ 👏🏾

[@jorjahpeach1711]

I met CeCe right after she left the show, she is such a sweet spirit. She said that not only did they weaken her character, but they had Yvonne & William sleeping in bed together and they weren't married & that just went against everything she believed in. I admired her so much & the close walk she has with Jesus. It takes a strong person to walk away from Hollywood the way she did. I heard after she left Hollywood, she moved to Atlanta. Glad to see she's doing well & carrying out her true purpose!!

[@onlyonejabari]

Hey, she knows her WORTH, and Girlfriends wasn't worth the effort.

[@justlue380]

If I heard from GOD like that I would have left also!!!

[@Tishlocgoddess]

Listen to the voice of God, it will never stray you. I love that she listened to God and walked away from that. God had another job for her to do. I am proud of her for living in her truth.

[@MsABee1]

Interesting to hear her testimony because I remember watching long ago and not liking that she left her job for him…. Crazily, as I think about it, it has been difficult to find a good mate while working in law enforcement myself, who would have thought it! Leave it to KS I will be single my whole life…🤷🏽‍♀️… but no tears for me, I am doing A okay living my single professional life…especially being that I do not want to have any children! 🙌🏽

[@blkgm7005]

May God continue to keep you at peace in your singleness until he leads the RT man to you. This culture's way of doing things is so toxic and counterproductive...thank God for his wisdom and his grace

[@prettylady818]

I’ve always seen law enforcement dating each other, which seems appropriate because y’all are a different breed (no disrespect) 😅

[@MsABee1]

@@prettylady818 Many people date people that they work with or around. Men & women in LE is no exception. I know many coworkers who are married with beautiful families, I know coworkers who are divorced/broken up and I know many coworkers that don’t shit where they eat.. and that has been my experience. I view my male coworkers as my coworkers/brothers. Are you sharing that you don’t know anyone ever who work together who dated? It doesn’t matter either way, I believe that I made my point. Enjoy your holiday if you celebrate.

[@blackolantern5666]

@Ms ABee. KS ain't got nothing to do with it. You forgot that throughout that episode Yvonne kept charging William with not wanting to marry her and in the end..... SHE was the one didn't want to marry. It was the episode with special guest Chante Moore remember? and Yvonne ran outta that church like the WEAK (that's right......WEAK!) coward that she was. People on here clowning William calling him "down-low" and a "nerd" or whatever but he loved and cared for, but Mrs. Sanctified Holy Roller wanted to run the streets and continue to work as a PIG 🐷......(like you). F**k outta here.

[@MsABee1]

@@blackolantern5666 I would like to wish you much happiness and success in this new year. Stay blessed 🙏🏾!

[@TM-nb9zf]

Always thought she was sooooo pretty

[@cherishoneal9108]

Not also did Yvonne change her job but her look at as well. Big red flag. Monica, whether you like her or not, was upfront about who she was. William as far I can remember, never changed Monica. As polarizing as she was, she didn’t waver like Yvonne.

[@prettylady818]

I loved Monica. She was strong and gorgeous. She was exactly what William needed. She was not about to be walked on or told what to do.

[@AnthonyDixonMusicArtist]

I wonder if she’d play the role of a person lacking in character if it were a biblical character like Jezebel, Delilah, Herodias, Job’s wife, or Lilith? It’s a role and to tell a story you need a spectrum of “human” behavior; good, bad, stong and weak etc The character Yvonne could have eventually been given a character arch that expressed redemption and grace like a real life person.

[@wildflowersun5840]

@ Anthony Dixon. Very Valid point! However, I am not a Christian, believe in Karma (covers every: intention,action, thought of self...). But, could argue, she would do biblical & not this, because it effects modern day youth, already lacking positive minority female role models etc .... Just saying.

[@ShanekaAndranette]

From my understanding, Yvonne was supposed to return in future episodes to reconcile with William after jilting him at the alter. However, she found him in bed with Lynn sometime later. William couldn't decide who he wanted and was back and forth between both women. He eventually suggested a threesome. This is the action that made her character look weak ... waiting on a man to decide what and who he wants!

[@milliemill136]

I always wondered what happened to her character. Thanks for this.

[@pesha600]

I guess there is two ways to look at this. One it is acting a job and not her true self, yet if she did not feel comfortable and obedient to God she did the right thing. She seems so happy and confident and that is way better than guilt and regret.

[@dawnuncles8563]

I haven't seen her in anything since. As long as she's happy that's what matters.

[@Doctor.Dentista]

Even if Yvonnes character changed to try to fit into William’s life, I know for a fact she was going to eventually come back to her senses, so why would she quit because of that? I don’t understand her saying she just walked off the set. Yvonne had a clean ending, she didn’t randomly disappear from the show.

[@jesseb.semple6018]

Exactly. I find the narrative she's given misleading. There is not way it went down exactly the way she has described it here based on the way here character was written out.

[@SpiceyKy]

How? Didn't she just disappear?

[@Doctor.Dentista]

@@SpiceyKy she left William at the altar and they broke up. She didn’t vanish with no explanation

[@chysel4860]

@@Doctor.Dentista She makes it seem like she went upstairs and never came back down.

[@LadyMahogany]

They wanted her to share William. William wanted her to change to please him only to have her share him with another woman. So with that being said , the verbiage and certain actions was to make William more manly. She ministered about this at church. It was the certain things that they wanted her to do to please William that make her look weak. Take yourself out of it when you speak on others, because we tend to judge based on our own experiences.

[@EboJ13]

Her thoughts are interesting to say the least. I get her overall reason but not the specific one about being weak going against her belief. I get it. She did what was best for her. Edit: like one commenter mentioned, I also recall William wanting her to quit because of the danger. Yvonne did get shot.

[@teeleevision]

Whaaaaat? I always wondered what happened to her!! ❤️

[@daneaspeaks6499]

I respect her position. But I think her character could have told a powerful story and a very real story of a woman changing everything about who she was, after getting married. We could have seen her grow and navigate through finding yourself again

[@jalisawilliams0228]

I agree

[@QueenSugar72]

That wasn't the story they were writing though

[@daneaspeaks6499]

@@QueenSugar72 that’s why I said “could have”; sadly we’ll never know

[@ajsimmons3288]

This is true. I met her once a long time ago at my church and she said firsthand that one of the reasons she left is because the writers wanted her to do a storyline of her sharing William with Lynn, say lines that suggest that they were engaging in threesomes (ofc it wouldn't be shown but suggesting it to the audience) and for it to develop into Yvonne getting a big crush on Lynn and discovering that she's bisexual. That's the sexually explicit part she is referring to. They refused to even change the script a little bit. She said that's where she drew the line and told them she wasn't going to say that or promote it and left. Girlfriends did promote a lot of lesbianism/bisexuality if u have seen the show.

[@romellwilliams7908]

HOW AWESOME…. We know that God is PLEASED!!!!!!!

[@zoradaughter]

Ooh, this is gonna be good! 🎉

[@krimezofkolor4683]

she is so beautiful ❤️ rewatching the show as an adult realizing they were toxic AF 😂😂😂

[@cj10109]

Always follow your heart. Glad she moved on and did what she truly believed was right. 👏🏾💜

[@iiDarkRedd]

I loved her character. I’m glad she’s happy and did what aligned with her spirit. Best wishes queen.

[@tiffanystewardbenn7922]

To God be all the glory. I love it 👏

[@evangelistrr8261]

Amen and may God continue to bless this- may Sister in Christ 🙏❤️😇

[@dianacowherd4523]

Good For Her!!! God is GOOD

[@Tiajones333]

I was so mad when she left the show because she and William was perfect for each other and never liked the girl William ended up with they didn't have any chemistry or anything and that girl wouldn't go out with somebody like William

[@StacyPowerhouse]

I still watch this. Still. Lol It comes on Cleo tv

[@deonnadyson]

Right

[@IamTiaB]

I talk to Cee Cee every other week. That's my boo!

[@GIMMETHELOOTNOW]

Let me get this straight... quitting your job for your family is " weak " but busting your as$ at your job for a white boss is " strong " .... Ridiculous

[@PryncessAngelyk]

If anyone looks at the women of Girlfriends as goals the. They need to rethink their lives. I watched that show as a kid and its clear as day all the characters are flawed to the point that they all could use a therapist to facilitate some major self improvement

[@FeliciaMcTeal-ds9du]

Thank you so much for sharing this story. I'm a witness that when we close our mouths and open our hearts to God's will, we can hear His directions CLEARLY. God is a perfect gentleman and He will not force us to listen to Him. It is only when we surrender our so-called decision making to Him that we can truly experience hearing God's plan for us. This is truly encouraging to me to shut my mouth and listen to God 🙏🏿

[@rianaloveiam7429]

God will always cover his children and remove them out of harms way

[@MiaCarter7]

Having boundaries for yourself is self love. Good for her ❤Glad she went with God.

[@monroze4509]

I watched the entire show earlier this year and the show made me cringe. Joan had a terrible group of friends who constantly used her. Joan was obsessed with male validation and she constantly self-sabotaged. Everyone in the friend group enabled Lynn’s behavior. Tony was extremely self-centered and selfish. The entire friend group was toxic. However, unfortunately it is very real, even in 2024.

[@tanitrarobinson7477]

Good for her!!!! NEVER compromise your beliefs!

[@scorpionqueen2193]

I love that for her! I watched her finale episode on Girlfriends when she left Willam at that alter and I knew she was gone! In a good way obviously! I’m soo happy for her what’s for you God truly will show you and I am a firm believer and supporter in her ability… 🎉❤

[@cherylleech785]

Go 'head on, Cece!!! 🙏🏾👍🏾♥️✔️

[@crystalsherman8896]

I commend her for following God and standing up for her beliefs. I remember seeing her on a Christian show talking about her faith. God bless her

[@coleetatate7038]

All The Men... The Girlfriends Went Through.... And William. No Strong Sold Relationship For Any Of Them Ridiculous

[@smileyperlishia]

That’s so Awesome!!!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@anthonymckibbins5926]

Amen! Preach the Gospel!😇

[@isaiahwinbrone]

I'm glad she walked away from Hollywood

[@isaiahwinbrone]

She hasn't had a acting job in 20 years

[@lzumm]

Yea they was trying to pull a whole twist to her character

[@VeeeAce]

How did she leave the set and show abruptly when she was written out? She left because she wouldn’t marry William… what script did she disagree with after that?

[@excaliber8713]

I agree i didn’t like how she went from being a cop to giving that up for William

[@MrSincerity88]

That’s admirable and if more of us listened to God (myself included), what we could accomplish…

[@dominiquebrown1231]

Literally was just watching the episode where she quit her job for William

[@missbel8849]

I always understood William’s concern for Yvonne after she was shot on duty, but he shouldn’t have given her an ultimatum (quit the force or they break up). I feel like their wedding episode was abrupt, still to this day. I wanted William to be with Yvonne and was hoping they’d recast since CeCe left-def didn’t like him with Monica and bubble was busted with him and Joan.

[@Awillii]

Good for her!!!!

[@jnubi1217]

Very empowering and powerful!❤

[@darrellfort1668]

wow, GOD is really gon bless her. AMEN!

[@beyondblessedyazz1047]

Wow Truly Amazing ♥️

[@anthonyholley2796]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

Im proud of her for Standin up for herself

[@kizzymarlene]

So happy for her. Best decision ever 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾

[@purposebehindthepen]

I admire this beautiful lady. Continue to stand firm in the Word of God.

[@kandygirlskorner9666]

The Holy Spirit read the script first

[@AlexisDavis16]

She is very admirable !

[@nathalieduverna6963]

I need that big azz coffee cup

[@1eDITORcHRIS]

I knew there was something about this lady....when you said she tap danced, let alone with Gregory Hines, I totally see what I was seeing now As for the topic of this video though, I am glad to see this because one of the things Yvonne and William talked about when they first got together at the bar was their beliefs. Her character was supposed to be Christian. It don't sit right when one professes and claims faith in Christ and is actively promoting shacking up (even literally said those words at one point) without ever establishing more clarity on the fact that's not a Christian way....Jesus died for sin so we can live free from it so sin must be forsaken

[@michellethomas4549]

I started following her when she from the Zuleana products she sold and purchased a book. Never put two and two together.

[@TTnoyb]

Wow. Inspiring.

[@cantaloupemfpeterson817]

I love her so much!! Her character was very strong and they did make her weaker and I didn’t like that they wanted her to be a weak woman for a man forget that !! Ladies ladies do not lose yourself and your dreams FOR A MAN!!!! The man you’re meant to be with will accept your own personal fulfillment 💯

[@piperbickham8387]

Thanks I just wanted to say I appreciate your work

[@tiaradub5926]

I think it's absolutely awesome if you don't stand for something you'll fall for anything .

[@MindfulJA3]

Her reasoning doesn’t make sense if you wanna put religion in it

[@layna762]

I hated her character, she would've been written out anyway...

[@gboii08]

Interesting! Although I'm not an actor/actress I would've still played the role. I understand that the change within her character did not resonate with her personally but as an actor/actress I would want to take on roles that I'm not familiar with and challenge myself.

[@ShanekaAndranette]

From my understanding, Yvonne was supposed to return in future episodes to reconcile with William after jilting him at the alter. However, she found him in bed with Lynn sometime later. William couldn't decide who he wanted and was back and forth between both women. He eventually suggested a threesome. This is the action that made her character look weak ... waiting on a man to decide what and who he wants! A woman of faith would struggle to play this role. God doesn't approve of these sort of things even if it is just "acting".

[@ajsimmons3288]

The Peace Dove ahhh that's true! U must know Ceecee as well. She came to my church alot back years ago and she told us verbatim that the writers wanted Yvonne to share William with Lynn, be ok with threesomes and then later discover that she had a crush on Lynn and was bisexual. She said that's where she drew line and quit the show because it didn't align with her beliefs and she wasn't about say those lines or promote that. She also said she felt Girlfriends promoted alot of lesbianism and shacking up.

[@amyromance28]

That’s crazy they wanted to make her character weak and submissive but brought character Monica on that wasn’t backing down to William at all and was even changing him

[@gracelove1842]

But I don't understand, her last performance on the show was going to be her last appearance anyway. It was the wedding when she left William.

[@SHERIDANSDAVIS]

She left him, but apparently, they were going to bring her back.

[@nordette]

Yeah it doesn't make sense... maybe she's confusing or mixing up the timeline

[@ahakwahbot]

@@nordetteor maybe she’s fibbing.

[@clarissanickersonfourman]

They were going to make William fight for her. When she left they had to rewrite the season that’s why the next season starts so slow. Those writers. Whew.

[@SHERIDANSDAVIS]

@@ahakwahbot Why would she lie about that? The comment above us has the truth. They rewrote it.

[@JS-ix6hr]

She shouldn’t be an actress then 🤷🏾‍♀️ Simple as that. Acting means playing pretend, has nothing to do with you personally. I swear some people make things harder than it has to be. Regardless of her beliefs, it is women that are like the character Yvonne.

[@donstarfinkel6456]

Exactly.. this is so stupid

[@antinatalistwitch111]

Usually people who claim to hear from the "holy spirit" or god, are just hearing their own inner consciousness

[@niag7273]

EXACTLY

[@PaigeWashington-q2k]

it its refreshing because most folks are like Its just acting

[@marathonbleu]

its funny how people say they heard God, but they still second guess it lol

[@DC45193]

cause the flesh ....

[@mssmith225]

Won't he do it? Yes. Amen.

[@November_892]

Her obedience is amazing I’m seeking Gods and I can’t hear him talking please pray for me

[@ShanekaAndranette]

🙏🏽💖