My writers room!!! To the millions of you who are loving what I do and watch my shows every week, don’t worry, I ain’t stopping!!! Don’t forget. The Haves and the Have Nots returns tonight on OWN and The Oval and Sistas return tomorrow on BET!!

Got on my scale this morning and quickly found my sharpie!! Didn’t want to make a New Years resolution, but this thing is really ticking me off!!! Headed for my three mile run.

You have no idea how happy this makes me. THANK YOU Netflix!! Let me tell you what brings me to my knees in gratitude. Crystal Fox has been in this business for years, and she never got her big break. This woman has been through it! And finally people are seeing how incredibly talented she is!! A billboard with her face larger than life in Times Square, I’m just so moved!! To all you who have supported me all these years, it’s because of you that I can help make her dream come true. My next film is A Fall From Grace on Netflix on January 17th. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! So proud of her!! #AFallFromGrace

I had to go down to Times Square and take this picture with THE STAR of A Fall From Grace, the one and only Crystal Fox. #AFallFromGrace on Netflix January 17th

THIS WOMAN IS 45 years older than I am!! Damn I need to moisturize!! All jokes aside. This is Queen Cicely. What a life, what a journey, what a soul!! We love you!! #AFallFromGrace

My heart breaks today at the death of my dear friend, Stacey Porter. I keep thinking about all the times we laughed and cried and prayed and believed!! She was there with me in the beginning of my career, working on my plays. She was a living witness to all that God was doing in not only my life, but hers. Over the years we kept in touch and grew closer. She was my biggest cheerleader and also kept me up on all the pop news and gossip… (smiling through tears).

Not long ago, I went to visit her and sat there wanting to hear her laugh or tell me about anything that was going on in the world. Although she couldn’t, I know she knew that David and Tamela Mann and myself were by her side. I can’t believe you’re gone. I was so hoping you would have gotten better. So young, so beautiful, and so full of life. I’ll carry you in my soul as I miss you greatly. Life is so short. Life is so precious. Life is but a moment. I’m glad I had that moment with you! I love you Stacey. Journey well to the other side! If you have a living Stacey in your life, please don’t take them for granted! Love is the best gift you can give!!

Forgot to tell you that Geoffrey Owens made his HAVES debut last week. Thank you to the millions who watched it. I’m so proud of him! What a great job.

About to start a show for Madea’s Farewell Tour. First time there’s ever been a theatrical play in the Bridgestone Arena and over 10 thousand of you showed up!! Thank you Nashville!!! Y’all know how to send an old lady out in style!!! Here we come Augusta for the last 4 shows!! #MadeasFarewellTour

Been listening to this song over and over to encourage myself, to stay positive, and to remember that this is all in God’s hands and that this too shall pass. But until then, we’ve got to take it seriously.

As I listened to this song I had these thoughts... Maybe this thing has come to stop all the hate and rhetoric. Maybe it has shown up to remind us that we are all one. Maybe it's shown up to remind us that we should be looking out for each other rather than using every bit of hate speech to divide us. Maybe it showed up to remind us that hate CAN NEVER WIN! Maybe it showed up to remind us of our humanity. Maybe it showed to humble us.

Who knows what the reason is, but whatever it is, I would love to see a lot more prayer and a lot less panic. A lot less finger pointing and a lot less judgement. What I would love to see is us being one nation, under God, INDIVISIBLE!!

Please listen to your local and state governments. Social distancing should be taken seriously. Wash your hands, wipe down door handles, and avoid touching your face as much as you can. Take care of the people who are at higher risk. Let’s not be selfish because we're not in the higher risk groups. Let’s help protect them. And most of all, for those of us who do pray, let’s send up some strong and solid fasting and prayers for this nation, our world, and all of those affected by this, which is ALL OF US!!

This too shall pass

I don’t care how ashy I get! I will keep washing my hands!! Y’all stay safe! Wash your hands!! And keep up the social distancing! Let’s help stop this thing!

Wanted to make you laugh but Pray, Church, Pray!!