At the start of season 4, it is revealed that Kelly is now a reality TV star, with her own show centered around the ex-wives of professional athletes. They get an ending. After dating Rick for a while, Tasha is still not happy and thus breaks up with him, leaving herself alone once more. After talking about it, Derwin and Melanie begin a truth pact, meaning not matter how much it hurts, how long its been, big or small, they have to tell each other the truth. Back at home Derwin becomes a shell of himself isolating himself off from everyone else because of the pain knowing that everyone is blaming him for what happened. Over the course of nine scintillating seasons, additional players . Melanie becomes friends with Kelly Pitts, the wife of veteran wide receiver Jason Pitts, and Tasha Mack, mother and manager of the Sabers star quarterback Malik Wright. [6] Storylines frequently address her fears that Derwin will cheat on her. His best friend since childhood is Terrance "Tee Tee" Carter. He goes to rehab after issues. She even guest starred on one episode of former costar Tia Mowrys show, Family Reunion. Gammage criticized the series for showing Melanie becoming a wife "at the expanse of her career and possibility of bear[ing] her own children" and portraying her as unable to care for her stepson. She later undergoes a full-day therapy session to figure out the root of her relationship problems, boiling down to her codependent relationship with her son. [26] Tamera had tried out for the role previously;[17][26] she said it was common for them to read for the same part, but emphasized that "[they're] very different actors. In the second-season finale, Kelly leaves Jason after he tries to use her to get a contract, and in season 3 they eventually agree to a divorce. [24], Describing Melanie as a "vixen",[28] Mowry believes the character's imperfections allowed her to grow as an actor. Hes also starred in movies including dance dramaBreaking Through(2015),Like Cotton Twines(2016), romantic dramaIn a Relationship,and horror film,Escape Room(2019). Her acting appearances afterThe Gameended include comedyJoe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loserand award-winning sitcom,Blackish. During season three, she dates a couple of guys (bartender Joe and gym owner Roman). When the show ended, she continued to act and landed roles inRebel(2017) as well asGames People Play(2019). Jay Ellis joined the cast of The Game in 2013 to play Bryce Blue Westbrook. He played T.J. Henderson on Smart Guy, and he went on to star as Tucker Dobbs on Baby Daddy. Earlier this year, he also married his longtime partner, Nina Senicar, in Italy. Malik Wright, portrayed by Hosea Chanchez, lasted the entire nine seasons as the cocky star quarterback of the San Diego Sabers. Derwin Davis Derwin DavisFirstappearance "The Game"Girlfriends, (Season 6, Episode 18) Portrayed by Aldis HYPERLINK""Hodge(2006) Pooch Hall(2006-present) Information Nickname (s) Rookie,Ding Dong (Franchise Player), Son (as infrom the Holy Trinity, Jason is the Father andMalik is the Holy Ghost))Occupation Football player Spouse (s) Melanie After high school her boyfriend Chauncey went to college and left Tasha to be a single mother. In addition to keeping tabs on celebrity news, she also enjoys listening to music, watching movies, and hanging out with friends and family. Although Melanie graduated from med school, she decided not to enter her. Darnell later finds out about the affair (Season 2, Episode 22: Into The Woods) after listening to a voicemail Maya accidentally sent by butt dialing their home phone. The actress began dating rapper Nipsey Hussle in 2013 until his untimely death in 2019. At the press conference Derwin is bombarded with questions about the play that Kwan got hurt with members of the media insinuating that Derwin missed it on purpose, Derwin leaves the press conferences without answering further questions. At the end of season 2, Derwin finds out Janay is pregnant. His friendship with Derwin has also been damaged because of Derwin's push to get Malik benched. She contrasted Melanie to white characters on television, writing that "white women seem to achieve it all and control their realities on their own terms."[13]. In season 5, he asks Melanie if she had an abortion and she eventually admits that she did. The show's central foursome was played by Tracee Ellis Ross, Persia White, Golden Brooks, and Jill Marie Jones. In the episode Coby Bell starred as the frugal star football captain Jason Pitts. In season 2, Derwin starts becoming more of a playboy jock rather than his humble church ways. Derwin ( However, later on Melanie tells Derwin that it is not the right time. Jason leads a seminar for Sabers rookies, Derwin tries to land his first endorsement deal, and Melanie quits the Sunbeams. He has never had a chance to express himself due to Tasha's domineering behavior and their codependency on one another. The most recent head coach of the San Diego Sabers, Jason Pitts, portrayed by Coby Bell, also appeared in every season ofThe Game,although he was a recurring member during Season 4 and 5. coby bell. Melanie later realizes that having a baby is not what she wants and leaves to attend Johns Hopkins on the day of the Championship Game, much to Derwin's dismay. When discussing her reasons for auditioning, she said she wanted to take on a more difficult role. The original series started out by focusing on Melanie Barnett (Tia Mowry), who gives up her place at Johns Hopkins University's School of Medicine to follow boyfriend Derwin Davis (Pooch Hall) to . The Game, which aired on The CW Television Network and BET,[3] explores the lives of a group of women romantically involved with professional football players. the game. (D.J.) In the premiere episode of Season 5, Melanie admits that she had an abortion. Derwin also emerges as a superstar player in season 4, getting numerous endorsement deals, including Nike, and becomes the new face of the Sabers organization. Some time later, Malik is depressed and intent on revenge against Franko, but after a conversation with his mother in which she reveals that he is about to become a big brother, he seems to have given this up. How many children does Pooch Hall have? She identified closely with the part, observing parallels between Melanie's relationship with Derwin and her own marriage to actor Cory Hardrict. She was concerned about the sisters' wholesome image gained from their years as child actors on the sitcom Sister, Sister, explaining, "I had a certain image of them. Wendy Raquel Robinson, who plays Hoseas on-screen mother Tasha Mack, has also reprised her role on the reboot of The Game. He's also represented by Tasha. From Inside The Box With Tia Mowry leaving the show, producers are looking for a new female actress to join the cast in the regular role of Kiera, a 20-year-old former child star who has been in the spotlight since she was five years old and starring on a "Cosby" style sitcom. Derwin meets singer Drew Sidora at a party he attends with Malik, and Drew asks Derwin to be in her new video, which he accepts not knowing he will play her love interest. Derwin is portrayed by Pooch Hall. Janay finds "Dr. Grizzly", the stuffed bear Derwin bought Melanie, and Derwin throws the bear into a waste basket, but later recovers it and hides it in a drawer. [48], Mowry received two nominations for NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series at the 39th and 43rd NAACP Image Awards. The special feature, "Away Game", is the first episode of the television series, The Game, . Rick becomes a manager at ISM, and after Tasha becomes vulnerable she falls in love with Rick. A big part of the winning formula for the series has been the popular couple of Melanie and Derwin, played by Tia Mowry Hardrict and Pooch Hall. After the owner tells Derwin that Kwan is the starter this adds further contentiousness to their relationship. After Jason refuses to stop 2 months later, Kelly follows through on her promise and leaves. for the first five seasons, Tia Mowry-Hardict announced she would not return to the show as a regular cast member in 2012. During her time onThe Game,Daniel was diagnosed with stage IV non-Hodgkins lymphoma and underwent chemotherapy in 2011. [37] A writer from HuffPost cited the pairing as a "big part of the winning formula for the series",[46] and Mowry attributed the positive fan response to her chemistry with Hall. Pooch Hall as Derwin Davis Hosea Chanchez as Malik Wright Brittany Daniel as Kelly Pitts And Wendy Raquel Robinson as Tasha Mack Created by: Mara Brock Akil Executive Producers: Kelsey Grammer,. [16] Melanie returns for the series finale, in which she nears the end of a high-risk pregnancy and gives birth to twins. After learning of Janay's new relationship, though against the idea at first, Derwin allows Janay to take DJ with her to live in New York, even though it means that he won't be able to be in DJ's life 24/7 like he wanted to. During its eight-year run, Girlfriends was one of the highest-rated scripted shows . He tells her that there are two Derwins: regular Derwin, and Der win at any means necessary (If it means protecting, his family, and the legacy). He was a New England Golden Gloves champion at age 17. He has also starred in other TV shows and movies, including the Seven Deadly Sins movies, Black Lightning, All American, Down for Whatever, and Major Crimes. In season 3, Derwin and Melanie get back together, but Melanie becomes jealous when Derwin goes with Janay to her first pregnancy appointment. Melanie turns Derwin down but then realizes that she is still in love with him. She appeared in several television shows including,The Mayor(2017), Netflix originalDear White People(2018), Disney ChannelsRavens Home(2018), and currently stars inGrand Hotelas Mrs. P. For the past 23 years, Robinson has helped thousands of young people, including singer Elle Varner, with the Amazing Grace Conservatory. Hall's Derwin Davis, meanwhile, was a wide receiver for the San Diego Sabers and husband of Melanie Barnett. It's truly a tip of the hat to the fans who will get to see if Melanie and Derwin get their happily-ever-after. In 2018, she became a series regular on FoxsStar, as Cassie, Carlottas (Queen Latifah) younger sister. BET picked up the sitcom, and the Season 4 premiere became the most-watched premiere in cable television history. Singer and actress Brandy joined the cast of The Game in 2019 to play Chardonnay Pitts, Jasons second wife. [20] Melanie, and the rest of main cast of The Game, were first introduced in the Girlfriends episode "The Game". Origin Derwin Davis and Melanie Barnett-Davis have been together since college. After a few "hookups" Derwin starts dating Janay. At the press conference Derwin is bombarded with questions about the play that Kwan got hurt with members of the media insinuating that Derwin missed it on purpose, Derwin leaves the press conferences without answering further questions. What happened to Derwin's friendship with Malik? No. Keira Michelle Whitaker, portrayed by Lauren London, was a former child star and introduced in the sixth season. "[26], On hearing of the twins' interest in the show, Brock Akil asked them if their management was aware of her writing style. [20] Heffernan called the character a "kind of Cosby Show figure" due to her initial reluctance to join the Sabre Sunbeams. With her life unraveling, Kelly decides to quit her show and leave town to redefine her identity outside the football world. In 2017, she married Adam Touni. Additionally, Ellis landed a leading role in the upcoming Hulu original series,Mrs. America. Outside of acting, Ellis works with HIV/AIDS research organization, amfAR, to help eradicate the stigma of HIV in the black community. [15] At the end of the show's fifth season, Melanie and Derwin move to Baltimore after he is traded to play for a team based in the city, and she finally enrolls at Johns Hopkins University.
