Lynn Whitfield & Luke James Go Way Back! Here’s How They Connected Before “The Chi”

Tamron welcomes the cast of the critically acclaimed series “The Chi.” Luke James, Jacob Latimore, Curtiss Cook and the newest cast member, Emmy® Award-winner Lynn Whitfield, all drop by to give hints about the new season! Plus, Lynn, Luke, and Jacob tell us how they connected way before the series and more. Don’t miss it!
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[@johndelaney1787]

LYNN IS 71! BORN FEB 17TH 1953! Let that sink in! She looks great!😊😊

[@81sexislim]

Dnt trust Google with information too much cuz just a few months ago, her birthday was early May

[@Chicago48]

I want her cosmetic surgeon.

[@youknowwhatflav9916]

She's beautiful

[@CaapriceTube1]

Feb.15 and yes couldn't believe it. She looks Remarkable! Black certaintly do not crack.

[@ruckes13]

Yes, she does ❤️❤️❤️. One of my favorite actresses ❤️❤️

[@tangled55]

Luke James needs to get every flower forever. He is an AMAZING talent. 100%.

[@kimberlyjohnson8662]

I love Lynn Whitfield. She deserves so much honor. She is classy, beautiful and poised and I adore her so much! ❤❤

[@angelajohnson2440]

Ms. Whitfield got serious swag. Luv her and her walk. Such elegance and honor. She's beautiful.

[@mstif26]

Luke James is such a talented actor and singer.

[@tellmesummgood9889]

Ooo lord , her posture her legs them ankles her voice, and her voice, her voice , that walk, class Seasoned

[@noble604]

If you’ve ever seen her in person, you’ve seen she is tiny! She’s played these larger than life characters but tiny she is.😊

[@mrslywwilliams313]

Gym and fitness! She and Angela Bassett are no strangers to the weight room! ❤

[@Lena-Holley]

Pure Elegance

[@dejaalexander3977]

When I saw her I screamed like I was in the audience 😂😂😂

[@hartrob1]

🤣🤣

[@dw3675]

I’d love for her, Angela Bassett, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to star in a movie together

[@NellieKAdaba]

Great idea.

[@msjuicycouture22]

What a beautiful movie that would be

[@melanieballard8669]

Me, too! And Phylicia Rashad!!

[@gospelclassictv5167]

That would be fantastic ❤😊

[@gospelclassictv5167]

​@NellieKAdaba maybe someone will see your idea

[@user-rz6hs2uk8k]

I love how humble he is.❤

[@PEACE_HAIRGREASE]

Definitely

[@rebelmurphy664]

Lynn Whitfield is what 71 looks like today..showing age is how you feel..nothing but a state of mind..and she's not the only one looking great and feeling great in those 60s and 70s..❤❤.

[@swedmerson90]

Not somebody in the audience saying "YOU WANT A HUG?" when Luke started crying 😂😂😂

[@avery0704]

😂

[@bellaendale7174]

She was asking for all of us 😂😂😂

[@bbeyez]

Lynn Whitfield is the Grand Dame. Play with your mama

[@larhondaburchett3271]

Yesssss hunny!!! 😂🖤😊💛🥰

[@ebonysquare1637]

You worded that perfectly 👌🏾🫶🏾

[@roxchillady9651]

My cougar in me just lost it

[@paulawalker2780]

Luke acting and singing skills are amazing .

[@PEACE_HAIRGREASE]

Definitely

[@kingblake2490]

I have been a fan of Luke’s for over 10 years - he’s been underrated for so long. It’s good to see he’s making traction and getting his flowers finally.

[@hartrob1]

Lynn Whitfiled and Luke James!! My LA peeps; Baton Rouge and New Orleans in the house!!

[@DeeDavinci]

Br represent!

[@tawanaroberts239]

I feel in love with Lynn Whitfield when she played Josephine Baker. Such a classy beautiful lady 💐💐💐💐💐

[@sandrawilliams5474]

Lynn Whitfield is so poise and beautiful.

[@paulawalker2780]

Lynne Whitfield is class, beauty, and elegance she is one of my favorite actresses

[@christophermoore4262]

Lynn Whitfield ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@OhEstefano]

She looks entirely iconic and stunning

[@yafabulous4683]

I love Lynne Whitfield. I met her three times and she was just so sweet and amazing. I asked for a hug and she gave it to me. We chatted. She’s just so lovely.

[@KatrinaWall-qq2qm]

My mom said the same thing when he played Edmond. He looked scary . He did his thing in Them. Congratulations to Lynn and Luke.

[@lisbeth6911]

I look at Luke James in a whole new light after watching him in THEM.😳😉👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Bravo, young man! 👑 🎥 🍿 🎭💪🏾He acted his butt off!!!

[@yolanda5756]

💝Lynn Whitfield is the definition of class

[@lashendawest7509]

We love lynn whitfield and tamron hall

[@karenthomas2679]

I miss Lady Mae, she was so hood in Greenleaf ❤❤❤

[@beautifulqueen2579]

Yes ma’am, I loved her character in Greenleaf!

[@LatoyaLlab]

My goodness, Luke James is immensely talented as is Lynn Whitfield.

[@alaneofmyown]

When he started tearing up about his child 😂 someone in the audience was like “you want a hug” 😂

[@montraedavis2201]

I love the Chi!!!! Luke has the voice, look, and acting talent! He was so good on Them too! Lyn is one of the most talented, intriguing, classy actresses of our time. I said if they ever do a Dynasty reboot, she could own Dominque role.

[@nopenope3206]

Always knew Luke was fine but damn!

[@bbeyez]

Luke James can get it!!!!!

[@JP-oc4wj]

Baaaaaaaby listen… in my Beyonce voice 🎶 I told my girls he can get it! 🎶

[@afeshiabullen6117]

Ain't he fine

[@afrolatino89]

Leave my husband alone.

[@JP-oc4wj]

@@afrolatino89 chillllllllllle lol

[@ermashinholster3439]

Yes he can all day long baby ❤😊

[@user-ey6xz7ri8u]

This interview was ALL that!🎉🎉🎉 Lynn & Luke.

[@snoopeazy]

A lot of people forgot that he was also in Star

[@JackiePollard-rp3bq]

My first memory of Mrs. Whitfield is her playing Josephine Baker

[@patriciacrawford2583]

Blacks are killin in streaming ant we proud of us fabulous aren’t we

[@TheHeatInColorPodcast]

They are both such treasures.

[@kyleoverrated1]

I will be on that stage very soon

[@swedmerson90]

Yes you will

[@tarafountain465]

Believe it manifest it sugg...God got it❤❤

[@Heartcoachtalk]

Yes‼️ you will❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@bbeyez]

Tamron Hall is amazing!!!?

[@meliw4142]

Lynn Whitfield's carriage reminds me of Diahann Caroll. Perfecto ❤

[@user-cj3qm9uo5f]

Lynn is a legend, and shes too beautiful, I had a crush on her in A Thin Line Between Love And Hate

[@sassyone82]

My man LUKE!!!!!😍😍😍😍

[@janinesellers973]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!!! And I love Tamron's shoes! The perfect nude for brown skin...

[@andreatrujillo5491]

WAS SO HAPPY TO SEE THE LEGENDARY AND BEAUTIFUL SUPERB ACTRESS MISS. LYNN WHITFIELD! I HAVE LOVED HER FOR MANY DECADE'S NOW. MET HER ONCE LONG TIME AGO AND SHE WAS SO GRACIOUS AND SO VERY KIND. MAY GOD ALWAY'S BLESS THIS SPECIAL LADY! 🌹 🌹 🌟 🌟 👑 ❤ ❤ 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹

[@lorettabyrd1492]

Damn Luke is Fine ❤

[@levil4012]

Two brilliant talents I enjoy watching not just on the Chi but anything that they're in

[@micheal6901]

Lynn is a great addition. I hope you gets paid and get other roles

[@blackqueen67]

Yesss Ms. Lynn Whitfield from my home state, Louisiana 💙❤️

[@dontana72]

Luke is from N.O.

[@BridgeFoundationLC]

Louisiana Legends ⚜️

[@ninawestlake14]

Lyn has always been beautiful and classy. I absolutely adore her. Loved her in Greenleaf especially.

[@stacityler9347]

Lynne makes me feel good to be a big head girlie. ❤

[@amoameera]

Such beautiful and talented black phenomenal actors

[@Mimi-cg2cw]

Tamara your show is the best.. I love it. I jope you're recognized for your outstanding show that appeals to all. I'm blk f almost 70 retired s Oakland Ca native. I still enjoy learning. All eye rolling and falling out don't impress me. Lisa Lisa snd Full Force was my 50 yr old group. Lynn is s great actor.. Angels can't hold a candle to her. Angela is the same im every role.. She mastered the English language.. she's special..lol.

[@qianabrown3662]

I'm waiting for production to knock on my door and ask to film at my house.

[@tammystowers1593]

YOU FROM CHI TOWN 🎉

[@kimrodgers7915]

Beautiful woman and she such a good actress. ❤😊❤️🙏🏾

[@ursulam.7663]

Shout out to the Boot! I'm from BR like Lynn and N.O. where Luke is from is an hour away. So proud of these talented artists.

[@rosebennett7388]

Finally!!!!

[@brandonmartin4495]

Lynn was, is, and will always be that amazing

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

He’s a great actor

[@kimrodgers7915]

Yes she does ❤❤

[@user-mu3xk7ie2t]

Lynn Whitfield 💐💐💐

[@shawonniamayes1301]

Fabulous 😍😍

[@TheElFamilyofstars]

Legendary ❤

[@nadinelindsay7835]

Lynn Whitfield one of my favorite actress. Elegant and classy as usual.

[@sharonthomas4022]

Love it❤

[@lisajenkins2583]

I love her. So elegant.

[@vernabishop5095]

I love Lynn, she is so beautiful and down to earth. I love Luke as well. The CHI is the best ever, ijs lol🙌🏽

[@juschill1]

Still on my list

[@Cereal_kwilla]

What a gorgeous guy he is!! 😲😍. Had never heard of him before but He killed it in THEM!!

[@user-ur9cw7bp8r]

Go to KZbin and watch him singing. Love,love, love.

[@lisaeleanor8559]

Im front the Chi, and just now started watching this show

[@richgard100]

I like Luke’s shirt

[@ebonymckinney6427]

Luke James has children? Didn't know that!!

[@PEACE_HAIRGREASE]

Mizz Lynn just is serving 💗💗💗

[@marygoden4836]

Love the show CHI

[@KC-ke7kq]

Louisiana PROUD

[@t-babyyupressed2906]

💐💐💐💐

[@sandrasmith6207]

I love the chi

[@nikollockett6431]

Hey Madame Lynn Whitfield Congratulations. I used to see her in our home town of Palo Alto, Ca Luke James is a fantastic actor and can sing

[@edwinbatiste7550]

St. Augustine Purple Knight!!

[@bredgethardison7372]

Luke favors this R@B singer Larry Graham.

[@GWU-VideoSoul]

MIGHT BE A DADDY'S MAYBE 👌🏾💯🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

Drake uncle lol😂😂

[@kadeshiamatthews4214]

He reminds me of Chris Webbber, esp. when he smiles.

[@realmommee8093]

I need to check this show out. She is one of the best. I still see Josephine Baker and her I know she’s a great actress, but I still see Josephine Baker . Luke man I guess I was just kind of shocked when you came out you look like you had just thrown on something real quick and went out the door while trying to dress. But I just wanted to comment on that to each its own.

[@karenthomas2679]

Good

[@awade2436]

Luke need to get an award for Edmin

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

Lynn still beautiful

[@NellieKAdaba]

Always

[@PPWWSS]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@sharonthomas4022]

Lynn done again😂

[@patricedixon2634]

Some men wear polish so they wont bite their nails. Some have a nervous habit as to bite down into the skin.

[@Stayprayedup2]

Nope

[@mrsp1088]

​@@Stayprayedup2your response had me in tears 😂

[@ShaShaLuva414]

I Just Love this Young Talented Man ❤🎉❤

[@silverlight1344]

☀️🙏🏾🌅😌😍🤩🤲🏾

[@rantsandfaves]

I've been scared of Lynn Whitfield since 'A thin line between love & hate' with Martin Lawrence

[@user-is1bt2uy1o]

Luke can get it as well

[@allenprice1570]

Cry, brother life is good.

[@Md-yt3tk]

He got polish on they bout get him

[@kennymoore6308]

Painted fingers luke you look a little zesty 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-is1bt2uy1o]

I loved him on the tv show star I hate they took that show off tv

[@Melscomments]

Yea I thought that was a good show! Queen Latifah was great as well

[@sandrasmith6207]

He so fine

[@EminentSkiilz]

💪🏽🤎🫶🏽🫡

[@Yukia76]

He has nail polish on , no thank you y’all can have him🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@evelynwright9805]

Nail Polish, Luke? Just Why?

[@sagevibes3458]

That woman in the audience needs to see a therapist

[@msjuicycouture22]

I said the Same. Cougar town/ Sugar mamas

[@rebelmurphy664]

I don't understand the black nail polish like James got on..why?

[@rashadhaughton22]

What race is Luke James’s baby Momma? She bet not be clear?? 👀

[@noelnasir3148]

African American with German, Louisiana Creole ancestry, if I’m not mistaken.

[@rashadhaughton22]

@@noelnasir3148 thank u