Loretta DevineEvery podcast appearance, updated as new ones drop

Legendary actress Loretta Devine tells us about her extensive career from Dream Girls to Grey's Anatomy, and how the Black women who raised her became inspiration for her best roles. And of course we discuss season 1 episode 19 of Family Matters in which Urkel stands up to his creatively named bully, "Bull." Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com ! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of your own that you need advice on, Telma and Kellie will do their best to help! Follow us on Instagram @welcometothefamilypod , on Facebook , and subscribe on YouTube @welcometothefamilypodcast . And follow Telma @telma_hopkins and Kellie @kellieswilliams . "Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie" is an Audiation and iHeartRadio production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loretta Devine’s voice and performances are nothing short of iconic. From being one of the original Dreamgirls on Broadway to Waiting to Exhale , The Preacher’s Wife , Grey’s Anatomy , and The Carmichael Show , Loretta’s career has spanned stage, film, and television with a rare mix of power, humor, and grace. In this conversation, Lena shines a light on Loretta’s triumphs and heartbreaks – from the grueling years of Broadway that prepared her for Hollywood, to the sting of being overlooked, to the joy of working hard and getting it right. Loretta also reflects on what it means to be a great actress and how to keep evolving in an industry that often tells women they’re done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everybody remembers their first time…in drag. Alec and Loni are ready for a brand new season of secret identities, stunning looks, lip syncs and more with Secret Celebrity Drag Race. Loretta Devine stops by to chat about her time on the show and what it was like to perform in front of RuPaul. Plus, Alec learns the importance of silencing your phone when told to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices