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From DC To ‘Smoke,’ Jurnee Smollett Was Forged in Fire — Now, She’s Blazing a New Path for Herself

Jurnee Smollett joins our Zoom call fresh off a workout with her trainer. It feels fitting, considering she’ll spend part of the next 45 minutes detailing the intense exercise regimen she went through ...
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Jurnee Smollett Says She Gained 20 Lbs. to Play a Former Marine in “Smoke” (Exclusive)

"I knew physically that Michelle needed to have more of a muscular presence than I personally did," Smollett tells PEOPLE of her transformation for 'Smoke' Jurnee Smollett is committed to her craft.
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Jurnee Smollett Reveals She Gained 20 Pounds to Play ‘Smoke’ Character Who Has ‘Body Dysmorphia’

Jurnee Smollett isn’t afraid to push the limits for a role — which was the case when she gained 20 pounds for the part of Michelle Calderone on Smoke. “I was really drawn to this character, Michelle, ...
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Jurnee Smollett Breaks Down ‘Smoke’ Finale Twist That Puts Her Marine-Turned-Detective Michelle Calderon In A Situation “She Never Thought She’d Be In”

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from the finale of Apple TV+‘s Smoke. Jurnee Smollett was as shocked as anyone else about the twist ending of Dennis Lehane‘s Apple TV+ series Smoke. The nine ...
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From DC To ‘Smoke,’ Jurnee Smollett Was Forged in Fire — Now, She’s Blazing a New Path for Herself

From working with legends at a young age, Smollett’s path to greatness has always been clear — and it’s a responsibility she doesn’t take lightly. Taylor Gates is an Indiana native who earned her BFA ...