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It’s another career win for Cynthia Bailey.
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After the Season 16 finale of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, the multi-talented star shared her excitement on Instagram about her upcoming on-screen role. Cynthia reposted a piece of news highlighting her lead part in Diamond, a sports drama centered on coming-of-age and penned by DeShon Hardy.
“Here we go,” she captioned the July 23 post.
Cynthia Bailey to star in sports drama alongside Vernon Davis
As reported by Deadline, Cynthia is set to portray the struggling mother of Diamond McCarren, a young basketball star working hard to break free from his family’s cycle of trauma. The title role of Diamond will be played by Jemarcus Kilgore, with former NFL player Vernon Davis taking on the role of Diamond’s father, who is behind bars.
The narrative follows Diamond’s journey as he pursues a Division I scholarship—a dream that is jeopardized after his mother endures a drug overdose. Confronted with this crisis, the student-athlete must decide whether he will forsake his basketball ambitions to tend to his mother.
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“This story really touched with me,” Cynthia told Deadline. “It showed how families can stay together through any and everything. I wanted the opportunity to play a meaningful role, and when I read this script, I knew this was it.”
The Reel 85 Productions film will start shooting this weekend in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Cynthia Bailey pivots to acting: “This is the next chapter”
Cynthia made her acting debut in the 1990 film Without You I’m Nothing, starring Sandra Bernhard. She went on to land minor roles in TV series, like The Cosby Show and New York Undercover, before joining RHOA in Season 3 (2010). Her return to the small screen eventually led to more acting jobs, including appearances in Sharknado: The 4th Awakens, Terror Lake Drive, Games People Play, and BMF.
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The Alabama native spoke about her acting career in a 2021 interview with Page Six, just weeks after announcing she would not return as a full-time RHOA cast member.
“This was the intentional next step for me. This is the next chapter. And not only is it the next chapter, it’s the last chapter, OK?” she joked about her acting career. “You guys had Cynthia Bailey the model, you guys got to follow Cynthia Bailey the reality star. Now you guys are going to get to see Cynthia Bailey the actress. And what’s happening after that? Nothing. I’m a 55-year-old woman in full pre-menopause! This is it, OK?”
But Cynthia’s recent wins aren’t just limited to her career. She’s also found success in the love department. After months of teasers and growing speculation, the mother of one confirmed she was involved with Dutch-born musician LePrince. Get more details about the relationship, including Cynthia’s thoughts on dating a younger man.
