[25], In 2021, Shahidi debuted a sportswear collaboration with Adidas. The surprise release was announced Tuesday by "Blackish" creator Kenya Barris, who said the episode was filmed in November 2017, "one year post-election and coming to the end of a year that left. [22], In 2020, Shahidi and her mother launched their production company 7th Sun and signed a deal with ABC Studios to produce shows. They lock up and Zoey with a side head lock take down and Meiko with a head scissors. he tells Zoey he wants to remove himself from the relationship so that he can figure out what he needs. Yara Sayeh Shahidi (born February 10, 2000)[2] is an American actress and model. After an unfortunate situation at work, she comes to terms that shes ready to return back home and reenrolls in Cal U. Aaron confesses his love for her and they get together. 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[29][30], Shahidi's activism was noticed by former first lady Michelle Obama, who wrote her a letter of recommendation to Harvard University. Its a funny story because I had just finished my college applications when my mama turned around to me and said, Oh, by the way, Kenya [Barris, the black-ish creator] called with an idea for a spinoff. And I looked at her twice Did you just say what I think you said? because I had never in my wildest dreams imagined a spinoff. It was the grand winter finale on 'Black-ish' Season 7 and even though the whole episode was a dollop of wholesomeness, fans had a bone or two to pick with the Johnsons. Aaron fully caves and concedes to Zoey that he does miss her, before asking her if they can do this again sometime. As a biracial person, youre told that youre half of both, and being half is a really odd feeling. The family consists of Dre, Bow, their five children Zoey, Junior, Jack, Diane, and Devante, along with Dre's divorced parents Pops and Ruby. Aaron goes after her and cheers her up by taking her on their very first date. [19], In 2016, she signed to model with New York's Women Management modeling agency, in hopes of providing a platform to see more women of color in diverse roles. As she goes inside, Aaron pulls up in a cab outside and heads up the steps of her apartment, smiling. January 3, 2018. When Zoey sees a wedding chapel, she has the idea to get married and they do. And my relief that he didn't was so great that it was the first thing I . "I'm excited to continue that story for Junior and see where he goes and how he evolves as a character," he told ET. He doesn't make any effort to hide his racism (or nepotism) either, which makes it even worse. Aaron punched Luca and leaves the party angry with Zoey, who is confused on why it happened. Aaron and Zoey's situationship gets temporarily stalled when she falls in love with Basketball player, Cash Mooney. Meiko with a double wrist lock into a hammer lock. Ive been acting since kindergarten, she said, so I found it really important to take my time in this next step of my journey and appreciate it. Here are edited excerpts from the conversation. Aaron is sure Vivek is finding the silver lining in the scenario but tells Zoey that hell check in with him just in case. Zoey tells Rochelle the truth because she believes its the right to do, but is surprised to find out she already knew. With their children's agreement --Zoey (Yara Shahidi), Diane (Marsai Martin), Jack (Miles Brown), and Andre Jr. (Marcus Scribner) -- andDre's parents, Pops (Laurence Fishburne) and Ruby (Jenifer Lewis), also moving out of the residence, the entire family said goodbye withan emotional trip down memory lane. She tells him if theyre truly meant to be, then theyll be together later down the line but if not, they had a nice run. Zoey shows a lot of growth this season when it came to being there for her friends. On Blackish she brought over Aaron multiple times. Cash ends up leaving school because of a false sexual allegation investigation. Here are the worst things each of the members of the family, as well as close friends and co-workers, has done. But he and Zoey, who is arguably the smartest and most talented of the bunch, share a special kinship. They came to see Zoey in college after she was reprimanded for cheating. Zoey narrates as she quits Cal U in, "Let me locate these hoes." This affords them a luxury lifestyle that includes a massive house, endless clothing and jewelry, and kids in private school. It's very parallel to what Zoey's gone through, so I can't wait for them to be together.". What a beautiful 8 years ," Shahidi added. Aaron admits he has a problem with her and Luca, but agrees that Zoe should work for Lucas company. Now, we have to face them. Aaron is left surprised and confused when Zoey kisses him at the airport, before leaving for London. Some of the ups included, Luca and Zoey saying "I love you" for the first time, Luca being there for Zoey while she was going through panic attacks, Luca getting Zoeys shoe signed by Michelle Obama, Luca supporting her failed styling attempt with Sky and Jazz, and Zoey supporting Luca during all his successes in his fashion career. What can we expect from grown-ish? As Kenya Barris sends his oldest daughter off to her high school "grad night" celebration with a kiss, he wants to make sure one thing is clear: She won't be getting . Luca and Zoey's unlabeled situationship gets temporarily stalled when she falls in love and gets into a relationship with Basketball player, Cash Mooney. Season 4 [26][27], Shahidi founded Eighteen x 18 with social news publisher NowThis,[28] which "will be a platform to encourage [her] peers to vote for the very first time in our upcoming midterm elections." At the outset, Dre is missing his baby girl; she wont even come home on the weekend to watch The Breakfast Club with him. She has a temporary friendship break up with Ana Torres, when she finds out she has been sleeping with Aaron. and then runs away seemingly to care for the child he has neglected at home. Zoey confesses to her crime, which results in her having to stay one night in jail. Yara Shahidi Leaves Her TV Nest and Preps for Real Life, https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/29/arts/television/yara-shahidi-black-ish-grown-ish.html. [17] She also appeared in the Angelina Jolie action film Salt in 2010 as a next door neighbor. Seventeen years on the same street, and the whole neighborhood was still whispering about us behind our backs, he said in voiceover, before being relieved to discover that his wife Rainbow (Tracee Ellis Ross) was on the same page. black-ish is acclaimed for the way it tackles topical issues. They are excited to have a good time but Zoeys mood is brought down when the group is not interested in hanging with each other. He'll often turn to Dre for advice on black culture or make comments that are offensive and stereotypical. Aaron confesses to her that the thing thats stopping him from getting excited about his grant opportunity is them reconnecting. "So many years and so many memories. Shes hopeful about their relationship and apologizes for jumping into a work thing with Luca without talking to him first. Jack wanted to look cool to his new basketball player friends, and in an effort to do so, he ditched his long-time best friend Mason. Mrs. Obama knew how much of an advocate I am for girls and STEM in terms of equal access to education, and I was able to be a part of the White House Science Fair [in 2016]. They date for the entirety of season 2 and their relationship quickly mirrored a rollercoaster ride. right?" A post shared by Miles Brown (@milesbrown). Sound off in the comments! Zoey Johnson (formerly: Zoey Johnson-Jackson) is one of the main characters of the hit TV sitcom, Black-ish, as well as the main protagonist on the spin-off Grown-ish. Prince also kept a signed photo of Yara in his editing suit at Paisley Park, which can be seen on the VIP Tour. [3][7] Her mother, Keri Salter, is of African-American and Choctaw heritage, whereas her father Afshin is Iranian. In 2014, Yara Shahidi began making her mark as Zoey Johnson on Black-ish, and she hasn't looked back. Throughout the season, she obsesses over Aaron Jackson, experiments with drugs to keep awake for schoolwork, tries out being a player and managed to get a Teen Vogue fellowship. The disaffected students also include twin girls, Jazz and Sky Henry (Chloe and Halle Bailey), Jewish lesbian Nomi Parker (Emily Arlook) and Vivek (Jordan Buhat), an Indian drug dealer. [23] She was cast as Tinker Bell in the upcoming Peter Pan remake Peter Pan & Wendy. Season 3 Zoey wants to be strong and say goodbye with no tears, but before she can, Aaron asks her to come with him to South Africa. 3 months after graduation, Zoey takes a very Bradshawesque walk down a street in New York, and chases after a man who she thinks is Aaron but turns out to be just another tall guy with a rat tail. It only intensified more when she attended the same college as him. While this was technically a decision of both parents, Bow was especially upset about Junior not wanting to stay in college and take a year off to figure out what he wanted to do. Aaron and Zoey sleep together and this gives Zoey the false impression that they were going to be together. Andre Johnson (Father)Rainbow Johnson (Mother)Andre Johnson, Jr. (Brother)Jack Johnson (Brother)Diane Johnson (Sister)Devonte Johnson (Brother)Earl Johnson (Paternal Grandfather)Ruby Johnson (Paternal Grandmother)Rhonda Johnson (Paternal Aunt)Alicia Johnson (Maternal Grandmother)Paul Johnson (Maternal Grandfather; deceased)Johan Johnson (Maternal Uncle)Santamaria Johnson (Maternal Aunt)Harrison Jackson (maternal great-grandfather)Denise Johnson (maternal great-aunt)Eleanor Jackson (maternal great-grandmother) ," sheadded in the clip of her singing, where she revealed that she would be releasing her second book,Walking in My Joy, in the summer. She often acts as if the world revolves around her and this lack of self awareness has been shown to hurt quite a few of her close friendships and relationships. Grown-ish's season 4 finale saw Zoey and her friends graduate from the California University of Liberal Arts, marking the start of their lives in the real world. Zoey accidentally revealing that shes in love with Aaron in. Nov. 26 2019, Updated 1:09 p.m. Thank you to everyone who made it possible to get to this point! CNN "Black-ish" crammed a lot into its series finale, from a callback to its premiere to a cameo by gymnast Simone Biles, from moving out of the family's house - and the memories that. As he grapples with how to handle his professional future, hell come to the decision that hes got to make some major changes to his career. Still, sometimes Ruby goes too far by mocking Bow's job or suggesting that she isnt a good wife, mother, or cook and doesn't provide for her family when she clearly does. When she has to make a decision between him and two other guys, she chooses someone else, leaving him heartbroken. In the end, he ended up getting a great internship at Dre's agency and showed that he actually has a talent for the job. Zoey breaks up with Luca when she realizes that his support is conditional and that he cant handle her having wins over him. Black-ish, which originally premiered in 2014, will be coming to an end after its eighth season, series showrunner Kenya Barris announced on Instagram. Lewis sharedan adorablevideo of her "grandbabies" dancing on set, as well as avideo of her singing goodbyeto the ABC sitcom. Grown-ish offers a funny-but-bittersweet look at a bunch of world-weary kids whove been there, done that all at the tender age of 18. Read the full text of Barris announcement below: To ALL the people in the world I love, honor, respect and care for it is both exciting and bittersweet to share that black-ish been RENEWED by ABC for its EIGHTH and FINAL SEASON. Zoey heads to Aarons apartment and finds a note left on the table with flowers, revealing the credits he got her that she desperately needed. 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