Watch: Max’s ‘And Just Like That’ actress discusses role at CultureCon LA

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Actress Karen Pittman, a stage and screen veteran, is one of the featured ladies on Max’s “And Just Like That,” the fresh and updated reprisal of “Sex and the City,” HBO’s classic. Pittman, who plays law professor Nya Wallace, steps into the franchise with style! At ComicCon LA, she chatted with theGrio’s James Gilmore about her place on the series and what it means for Black women having prominent roles moving forward.

The following is a transcript of that conversation.

James Gilmore: We are here at CultureCon with Karen Pittman. How are you?

Karen Pittman: How are you, James?

Gilmore: I’m doing awesome. I’m doing awesome. What about you?

Pittman: I’m pretty good. Beautiful day here in LA, celebrating CultureCon with my friends.

Gilmore: Let’s dive right in. So, theGrio and CultureCon, just like everybody else, want to highlight Black voices, Black stories. How does it feel being a Black woman on “Sex and the City,” telling their stories, since we really didn’t have representation in the original? How does that feel?

Pittman: I think it feels great. What I really love is hearing from the fans about how important it is for them to see a woman of color on this really iconic show. I feel really honored and privileged not just to work with my collaborators and my colleagues, but also to represent Black women on that show.

Gilmore: Yes. And very quickly, people that look up to you as an actress — like, “I want to be like her one day” — what type of inspiration would you give to them?

Pittman: Well, I would say it’s great that you want to be like me, but I also think it’s important to focus on your own journey because everyone’s journey is different. Pay attention to the signs and cues and clues for where you need to be and what your journey is going to be like.

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