They are both legends!
Actress Ellia English and actor Garrett Morris recently reunited on the Music & Medicine platform to discuss their careers in Hollywood and their time as co-stars. Both English and Morris have had long and prosperous careers in Hollywood. English is a trained singer, dancer, and actress who got her start in theater. Morris, who recently received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, rose to prominence during the ‘70s, becoming a household name after his time on Saturday Night Live.
English and Morris had recurring roles on the hit show, “Martin,” during the ‘90s before coming together as co-stars on the hit TV comedy, “The Jamie Foxx Show.” Centered around comedian Jamie Foxx, English and Morris played Foxx’s aunt and uncle, Helen & Junior King. The show ran from 1996-2001 and became a cult classic. It’s been more than 20 years since the two have been seen together, but they sat down for an episode of Music & Medicine to reflect on their careers and their work together, English calling the moment “heaven on earth.”
English revealed that she had been trying to reconnect with Morris ever since she started working on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and saw he had received his well-deserved Walk of Fame Star. The two shared sweet exchanges, emphasizing how happy they were to be in each other’s presence. Morris admitted that English made his job so much easier during their time on The Jamie Foxx Show.
“Ellia, I am absolutely telling the 100% truth. I never had to work when I was in a scene with you,” Morris told English. “If anybody thought I did something good, then that is one of the main reasons why it happened, he added.
English expressed her sincere gratitude, revealing that the show was her first time being a series regular, and she had some fears about working with an actor of his caliber. Still, English said Morris was one of the best co-stars she ever had, making her time on the show that much sweeter.
“You were so present for me. I couldn’t do what I did without you. You have to understand I was intimidated. I’m working with the legend. He’s playing my husband! I felt like I was this new kid on the block…and the pressure was on. But you lived and breathed as my husband. And I couldn’t help but live and breathe as your wife,” said English.
The reunion was a blast from the past and a much-needed nostalgic moment for fans of the two legends. Check out a clip from the exchange below, and watch the full interview with English and Morris HERE.
Cover photo: ‘The Jamie Foxx Show’ Co-Stars Ellia English & Garrett Morris Give Each Other Their Flowers In Heartwarming Exchange/Photo credit: Music & Medicine/YouTube