Key Takeaways:
– Fredro Starr reveals that co-stars Brandy and Countess Vaughn had disagreements on the set of ‘Moesha.’
– Countess Vaughn was reportedly vocal about her significant role in the show’s success.
– Brandy publicly acknowledged their fallout in 1998, but the pair have since reconciled.
– Starr suggests that the fallout could have been a ploy to set up Vaughn’s spin-off show.
Behind the Scenes Tension Revealed
Reports from the Atlanta Black Star confirmed longstanding rumors of a tense relationship between Brandy and Countess Vaughn during their time on the mid-90s sitcom ‘Moesha.’ Fredro Starr, a co-star on the show, recently confirmed these speculations in an interview.
Behind-the-Scenes Spats
Fredro Starr, who played the character Quinton “Q” Brooks on the show, stated that there were occasions where Brandy and Vaughn had disagreements. He noted that the two had an argument a couple of times, proving that there indeed existed a certain level of friction between the actors.
“Countess Vaughn was funny, she was hilarious, and they needed her on the show, so she had a right to beef,” he said during the interview with the Art of Dialogue.
Emergence of A New Show?
Starr mentioned an incident that led to a heated situation with the actress who played Brandy’s sidekick. “Whatever happened, I’m sure that she was frustrated enough to where it exploded,” he stated.
Starr praised Vaughn’s capacity as an actress, stating, “Countess was so dope and so much of a great actress and so funny…they gave her her own show.”
Furthermore, he implied that their disagreements might have propelled opportunities for better ventures. “You know, sometimes beefing is good. They were able to get two shows out of it,” Starr stated.
Controversy or Publicity Stunt?
In the course of the interview, Starr expressed a possibility that the supposed feud could have been an elaborate act purposed at creating hype for Vaughn’s upcoming spin-off show.
Resolving Old Rivalries
Contrary to the on-set friction, Brandy publicly spoke of Vaughn’s talents in 1998. She stated, “I think she’s very funny, very talented. I just feel like she wants to be in the position I’m in.”
Brandy recalled an insulting incident where Vaughn told her face-to-face about her significance in the show’s success, which apparently did not settle well with her. An apology was issued two decades later by Vaughn via Instagram.
It appears the longstanding feud has since been laid to rest, with Brandy saying, “I would love to start a new friendship with you with new heads on both of our shoulders.”
Closing a Successful Chapter
Running for 11 successful years, from 1995 to 2001, ‘Moesha’ created a lasting legacy. Yet, this revelation of an old feud undoubtedly sheds a new light on the sitcom and its behind-the-scenes dynamics.
