Lela Rochon on the Final Season of ‘The Chi,’ the Beauty of Nostalgia and Pushing for More Women-Led Stories

Lela Rochon, the veteran actress known for 'Waiting to Exhale,' is joining the eighth and final season of Lena Waithe's drama 'The Chi' on Paramount Plus. Rochon plays Vivian, a character introduced in episode six. According to Variety, she reflects on the series' legacy, the appeal of storytelling rooted in nostalgia, and her continued push for narratives centered on women's experiences.

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