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I think everybody was happy to be there, the actress said.
It felt like its summer vacation.
Were coming back to summer camp.
How did you first learn aboutComing 2 America?
Then they sent me the script, and the very first page said, A drone goes over Zamunda.
And I thought,Like Garcelle?
Like, Im here!
How did it feel to return to the role?
Im happy that I didnt have a crop top now, 30 years later.
But it was really amazing.
I mean, no one would have thought when we did the original.
I was so new to the industry.
How was working with the cast again?
And Im like, Oh my God, this is so weird.
It was just really nice.
When we had the big scenes of everybody together for the funeral, you couldnt believe it.
It was like a pinch me moment.
Why do you think it was important to revisit this story now?
I think now it just made sense.
Eddie and Arsenio felt like there was a story to tell.
you might watch it with your kids, you might watch it with your friends.
And its just that.
Is there any Housewife youd like to make a movie with one day?
I would love to do aThelma & Louisewith Sutton [Stracke] anytime, anyday.
I think we are both very kooky and fun.
We get each other, and I think that would be a really great slapstick heist.
How has it been to film your second season onReal Housewives?
So that was really good in terms of being able to make the trips and go to the dinners.
We really pivoted as much as we could in terms of shooting during a pandemic.
This is the time that were in.
But its just the sign of everybody was doing the best they could.
How was filming with new cast member Crystal Kung Minkoff and new friend Kathy Hilton?
Oh my God, I am obsessed with Kathy Hilton.
She is so much fun.
Shes sort of like the mother to us all, especially when things are going haywire.
She tries to bring us back, and shes just really funny.
One crazy story: She came to me in my room when we were in Tahoe.
I have a feeling like youre going to do amazing things.
Keep your head up and do your stuff, and youre going to be great.
Garcelle is already doing amazing things.
OnWatch What Happens Live,you said your relationship with Kyle has gotten better this season.
How did that happen?
I think what changed is sometimes you have to have the conversations that are tough.
So did you and Kyle have a conversation about race and racism in America?
We can watch it on the show Im not allowed to really talk about it.
Has your life changed since you became a Housewife?
You know whats so funny?
We got him a coach, one-on-one coaching with him.
And these two women whipped around.
Theyre like, Oh my God, youre our favorite.
Im like, I gotta get out of here.
I cannot be at HomeGoods/Marshalls right now.
I said to friends, Obviously, Ive been in the industry a long time.
Like by far, nothing Ive done has surpassed that.
